The best restaurants in Donegal

15/02/2026: We had a gorgeous lunch at Ripples — such a hidden gem! The food was absolutely delicious, and sitting beside the fire made it even more cosy and enjoyable. The service was fantastic, so friendly and attentive throughout. We’ll definitely be back.

07/01/2026: This was our first time in this area and restaurant. We arrived in early January so expected to be quiet, we arrived shortly after opening, very welcoming and friendly. Food was really quick and they were very attentive. Food was really good, extensive menu, particularly for someone quite fussy with food. Real home cooked style feel which we love. Definitely be back if back in the area, highly recommend.

08/10/2025: Great place to stay, great time in the bar too thanks so much to Oisin.

09/09/2025: Had a rough night due to some issues with my room. A solution was found and I am grateful.

22/02/2026: Fine overall. One small note: there wasn’t quite enough sauce for the price charged.

29/10/2025: The best fish and chips we've ever had! Fast service and expertise go hand in hand here! Thank you!

11/11/2025: This is an excellent eatery in Letterkenny. Good fresh and wholesome food served by efficient staff. The owner Martin came and talked to us at the table and told a few “jokes”. I ended up having 2 americanos. We will be back for more - food and entertainment.

29/10/2025: Nice cafe with fair prices. Had a good coffee and service.

17/03/2026: It's ok. Rooms are clean but it's main business is busy tours and "bulk" travel. Breakfast often wedged.Has a McGettigans pub as part of the complex so not really my kind of thing. The leisure center is nice though.

04/03/2026: Located on the main road, which may not be ideal for all but does make it handy for access to the town and surroundings. The hotel itself is great with great facilities, staff and great food.

02/11/2025: Great experience altogether! We did the (Halloween) jail break solving puzzles and opening many locks. Our jailer did a fantastic job keeping an eye on us, leading us along without giving too much away and adding a bit of history at the end. And although the kitchen was about to close, we were able to sit down with a quick snack and lovely cappuccinos and hot chocolate (trying to escape from a jail cell makes you very hungry). We say thank you to all the staff to give us this fantastic experience!

28/10/2025: We had a great time at the Halloween jailbreak (we were pretty useless but we had a great guard!) fascinating authentic and fun! Great food with a licensed bar too - all very reasonably priced. Free parking. Highly recommend! 1adult & 3 teens all thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you!

27/10/2025: We thoroughly enjoyed our evening here. Staff were friendly and welcoming and atmosphere was cosy and ambient. Great selection of background music, not too loud. Food was delicious, fresh and full of flavour. We both had starters and a main and we were not disappointed. A lovely Sunday evening in Carrigart 😊

23/08/2025: Sadly a very disappointing experience. Ordered a roasted butternut squash risotto. What I got was rice in cream and cheese with carrots, potatoes, courgettes, peppers, onions. Vegetables were steamed not roasted. Extremely odd!

10/01/2026: This is a takeaway only place. They do have some seating outside and can be seated based on weather.

06/01/2026: All great..lovely efficient staff

12/03/2025: Nice breakfast. Friendly staff. Very cold in restaurant.

06/03/2025: A nice place that pleasantly surprised me. From the outside, it looks like a typical fish and chips shop, so at first, I wasn’t sure whether to go in. However, I’m glad I did! The food exceeded my expectations. The beans were perfectly seasoned, and the baguette was fresh and crispy, making for a simple but delicious meal. The portion size was just right, and everything tasted homemade. The atmosphere inside was cozy, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. If you’re in the area and looking for a casual but tasty bite, this place is worth checking out!

02/10/2025: Amazing breakfast and coffee. Highly recommend. 10/10

11/09/2025: Breakfast smoothie was like drinking pink water. Not as described on the menu. And i was overcharged, small breakfast and and watery smoothie €14.25. And on menu it's says free tea and coffee before 12 which I was charged for

04/02/2026: Decent stay every time. Good staff and great value

11/01/2026: Centre of town, lots of parking, sparkling ✨️ clean, great staff, lovely breakfast. Brenda even phoned me after I booked to tell me about a better room rate.

07/06/2025: Great place, delicious, friendly staff, but unfortunately very bad coffee(

31/05/2025: Good vibes when you are tired with the little ones making you run like a crazy mom. Just go in and have a little drink to cool yourself a bit

26/03/2026: We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The staff were friendly and welcoming, always ready to help. The room was clean and comfortable. Great location. I highly recommend it to others!

23/03/2026: Hotel needs a bit of rinnovation, hall ways carpet and decor worn. Chairs at the bar stained. Small rooms with old fashion furniture, bathroom shower small. Basic food, poor food presentation and limited selection between bar menus and restaurant. Basic breakfast no variety of selection unless you looks for cereals, no continental options if you aren't interested for irish breakfast you have limited options. Despite this the staff is friendly.

11/11/2025: No functioning toilets !! But the coffee machine was working!!! Go figure!!!

24/10/2025: they do not even deserve 1 star. We , along with our friends visited this spar on our way to Donegal. The lady in the payment counter was really rude and racist with us . We bought some food from there and was waiting for our friends to come back from washroom and this lady came and told that dont cross this line , even when we were staying in a distance. Such persons do not deserve to be in customer service . This incident happened today on 24th oct 2025 after 9.30pm.