The best restaurants in Galway

17/12/2025: Collected a beautiful cheese bored for the morning of my wedding, went down a treat. Presented beautifully

07/12/2025: Went here two weekends in a row highly recommend it. The atmosphere and food is lovely. The waitress April was so helpful and accommodating, her energy made us feel very welcomed.

18/01/2026: We heard so much about mamarich before, we thought of going here and trying the dishes to see why everyone loves this place so much! But to be honest, I didn’t like it so much or maybe I didn’t try the right dishes. Also, the portions of the starter dishes are so small but nevertheless the mains have good large portions to it! 🍽️ What we tried: - Japanese udon Pad Thai Korean fried wings Skewers Cramberry juice

16/01/2026: Love this place!! Tried yesterday for the first time and 5/5 recommend! The staff were so lovely, the restaurant has such a nice relaxed and warm environment. The food were delicious, and portions huge, got some yummy leftovers to take home. Lot of options to choose from and they were very accommodating with gluten free options. I got the mojito alcohol free as well, so they are truly kind and take great care of their customers and their different needs. Their location is superb. Only piece of advice is that the space is limited, so I recommend booking a table for a bigger party. Thanks for everything!

09/02/2026: If I could give them 10 stars I would - the food was GREAT we went back the next day for more. The manage, Louis, went out of his way to make our eating experience in Galway unforgettable! He was so kind and thoughtful.

09/02/2026: Very good, the quality of the Antonio and Jeizan dinners

14/02/2026: What a gem. This is some of the best food we experienced in Ireland. It is a small, intimate restaurant with a small and uncomplicated menu. The quality and flavor of the food is exceptional. The staff were so friendly and helpfull. Coming from Cape Town, we have fairly high expectations when it comes to flavor and quality, and Ard Bia definitely did not disappoint. If you find yourself in Galway, do yourself a favor and dine at this intimate and unassuming little restaurant.

12/02/2026: This is an amazing find just by Spanish Arch. There is a lovely welcome and the atmosphere is calm and cosy. The staff are a attentive but not overly. The menu was interesting and whet the appetite, but the food, unfortunately, wasn't as great as one hoped - a little disappointing in fact. I will go back though

17/02/2026: Have been waiting to visit for quite a while. Did not disappoint. Great pizza and very happy and attentive staff.

17/02/2026: There's a lot off about how this place runs that really puts me off ever coming back despite the fact that the food is lovely. The queuing system when you come in the door feels entirely unfriendly to customers, because you have a limited time to pick from a huge menu and once you're in the queue it's really awkward to go back out if it doesn't suit your taste. I really don't understand why you wouldn't give people the dignity to have a seat and take their time choosing their food. When you are seated you'll have to look at this huge mass of people at the door. Genuinely curious why dough bros have this system in place. There's also never a good reason for gendered single stall bathrooms. It's unnecessary. There's also no signage for the bathrooms at all, which is wild to me. The food was great, but with all the awkwardness I'd personally be looking for other places to eat. My boyfriend has mobility issues and autism; standing up in a queue like that was stressful and painful for him, and if this restaurant utilised a more usual seating system, this could have been avoided.

19/01/2026: Nice pasta and fresh orange juice. Homemade Tiramisu was great and coffee OK. Prices acceptable.

14/01/2026: Best Italian restaurant in Galway. The staff are lovely and the food is top class.

31/01/2026: Super Traditional Pub in the center of Galway, every time I’m around here I come for a few pints and to listen the Live traditional Irish music? Gourgeous, if you come to Galway don’t miss

30/01/2026: Such a lovely place with a really nice atmosphere. Warm, welcoming, and relaxing — it makes you want to stay longer. The vibe alone makes it worth coming back. Highly recommended!

02/02/2026: Great full Irish breakfast. Lovely small potatoes on side. Will be returning to Brasserie. Nice staff and quick service. High cleanliness

27/01/2026: Stopped in for a glass of wine and got a lovely dessert on the menu that was divine!

20/02/2026: Heard a bohhrán solo here that was one of the best drum solos I've ever heard -- captivated the whole room and you could have heard a pin drop in the quiet parts. 1000% recommend.

07/02/2026: Young boy was rude behind the bar. . Owner lovely and singers amazing. . But train your staff

02/02/2026: Delicious and pleasant atmosphere!! Delicious gluten-free bread :)

27/01/2026: We had a really excellent brunch here, the breakfast burger was fantastic as was the vegan breakfast. Coffee also very good

21/01/2026: Nice atmosphere, awesome beer selection, very good prices.

02/12/2025: Fabulous range of beers, friendly vibe and lots of great live music

16/01/2026: banging ice cream. Had the chocolate whiskey and Irish cream, and I’ll be thinking about it forever now. didn’t get to ask for their names but had a great chat with both of the staff (someone who lived in Lyon for a while and one of the most beautiful lady I’ve ever seen, thick accent couldn’t get anything she was saying lol loved it)

13/01/2026: The nicest people serving the tastiest ice cream! Try the honeycomb flavor.

03/01/2026: Great vegan food served by very nice people.

30/12/2025: A very, very nice place. Great food. Great atmosphere with fairy lights and plants. The service was very friendly despite the large number of guests. It was really great. I think it would be better to have one more staff member during peak hours or when the city is busier.

15/02/2026: Fantastic dining experience at Rúibín! The food was beautifully presented and full of flavour, and the atmosphere was stylish yet relaxed. The staff were friendly and attentive throughout. Definitely one of the best spots for a special meal in Galway — would happily return.

15/02/2026: The food was delicious and the staff were incredibly helpful. A great find for a restaurant in Galway!

14/10/2025: Very nice cafe, good atmosphere and warm welcome. Hearty and very good breakfast as well as drinks.

14/10/2025: Great cafe with a very chill atmosphere. The breakfast was delicious 😁