The best restaurants in Wicklow

22/04/2026: A very charming little café with great service, beautiful cat decorations, a bookshelf, and fresh, delicious food. As cat lovers, we immediately felt at home and enjoyed the ambiance. My cappuccino was excellent, as was my companion's Americano. The salad we ordered, with Parmesan, olives, seeds, sun-dried tomatoes, and mixed greens, was served with toasted baguette and a flavorful dressing. Overall, a lovely experience. The service was very friendly, and the atmosphere was cozy. It was a great way to start our time in Bray. Thank you!

22/03/2026: Very nice service and great food! If you are in Bray definitely recommend this gem 🐈‍⬛

17/04/2026: Excellent restaurant! Don't hesitate to stop by. We stumbled upon it by chance and it was a wonderful experience. They serve all day. The dishes are homemade.

12/04/2026: Super selection on the menu and fast, friendly service. UPDATE: After other visits, it is my opinion that this outlet has really deteriorated - it took an hour to have tea and a snack with a 50 minute delay between when they were eventually served. Staff were kind but untrained and confused. Crockery was dirty and had to be sent back. The food served was not what was ordered and was cold. The atmosphere was awful. I would not be keen to return in future - avoid, zero recommendation.

04/05/2026: One of my absolute favourite places in all of Ireland. Wow what a beautiful place, almost like stepping into Narnia through a wall. Stunning 🤩

27/04/2026: Beautiful Gardens in the Garden of Ireland ☘️🇮🇪

09/05/2026: Fantastic vegan and vegetarian options. Very hospitable staff and quick service.

05/05/2026: Great cafe with a village-type local vibe.

13/11/2025: A really cool place with great food and a lovely atmosphere.

10/11/2025: Lovely little café that caters for breakfast and lunch. Great coffees too. You order downstairs and then find a table upstairs. Cute decor, helpful staff and great healthy food options. Have a look at the small store afterwards.

10/04/2026: We spent a wonderful week's holiday at the Horse and Hound and were delighted by the outstanding hospitality. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was excellent, and they even accommodated special requests, such as those related to lactose intolerance. The rooms are comfortably furnished and clean, and we found the beds very comfortable. The free parking directly behind the hotel was also very convenient. We were particularly impressed by the Irish music evening in the pub, which was truly authentic and not a tourist show at all. Thank you for the wonderful time! The Meurer Family

06/04/2026: Terrific good and very friendly staff in a fresh well maintained venue

05/04/2026: Myself and my wife stayed in the chester Beatty on Easter Saturday night On arrival we were met in reception by two very welcoming gentlemen. Check in took about one minute or less, asked if we needed to book table for food as the car park was fairly full, we were told there would be no problem just go in when ready. We went to our room which was absolutely spotless and warm. Food was wonderful, fast and the staff couldn't have been nicer. We had a couple of drinks later in the bar which were lovely aswell with bar staff were great. After a very good sleep we had breakfast which was perfect in every way. Definitely visit again. Most friendly staff ever Martin and Betty Dempsey Wexford

24/03/2026: As a local who has visited many times, I was extremely disappointed with my most recent visit. I ordered the "smash burger" and what I received was anything but a smash burger. The two patties on the burger were at least 3/4" thick and were cooked to death (well done to the point it was like trying to eat shoe leather). Other than this the other aspects of the meal were to the usual standard we expect, wings, sides and sauces, etc were fine and enjoyable, and my partner enjoyed her food. The staff were lovely and very friendly, but they missed several blatant warning signs they should have spotted (such as taking pictures of the food, laughing and braking it apart with hands and leaving basically an entire main untouched because it was inedible). It was a Sunday and it was very busy and as I said the staff were great and could not fault their customer service... but as a retired hospitality professional myself, I can't imagine how a chef could have let food be prepared that badly, let alone leave the pass and be served to a customer. Very disappointed as I hold Chesters in very high regard and we regularly recommend our own guests (we run a B&B in the local area) go to Chesters for dinner because we have never had a fault in the past. Again it was a Sunday and it was busy but I really couldn't get over how poor the burger was. Staff were great as mentioned above and was a good ambiance and prices are reasonable as always!

27/03/2026: Last night we phoned and spoke with Samona. We ordered a takeaway of mixed salad, tagliolini with homemade bread. OMG the food was absolutely mouth watering and delicious 😋. We will definitely order again. Please note you can also dine in as well.

25/03/2026: The food is so delicious, the owners are all so friendly, and the pizza comes out super fast!!! Above all, it's so tasty and the service is so good that if you visit here to wrap up your trip, you can have a happy vacation!

17/05/2026: Very tasty food and an impeccably friendly staff!

17/05/2026: Very nice people from reservation until the exit, food very good, served fast and Sebastian is the best!

11/05/2026: Unreal little authentic Italian spot. I went for the Mortedella and provolone focaccia which was really tasty and very well priced. My wife had the rocket, gorgonzola and pear salad which she said was delicious and very well dressed. All finished off with a homemade torta della nonna... Everything is made with love and care and the service is great, will definitely be a regular here.

10/05/2026: It was an amazing experience, great ingredients, a wonderful taste, an excellent service. Loved it!!!

17/03/2026: A hidden gem just past the glen of the downs. Great food and deserts very well priced. Staff are very freindly. We will be back.

16/03/2026: Had a refreshing Kopparberg cider at the Grove Bar with my friends, such a great spot to unwind! The atmosphere was lively, and the staff were friendly and welcoming.

13/04/2026: We met up for drinks, great atmosphere, good buzz.

10/04/2026: Great spot for a bit of socialising! Lots of different spaces and seating. Music food and drink! An old style sitting room, a spacious area with big sofas. A stage area for bands and two snugs with open fires! Upstairs is a big area for performances like comedy. And most importantly dogs are really welcome!

13/05/2026: I was here yesterday with my family and honestly had such a lovely experience. From the moment we walked in, the manager and all the staff were incredibly welcoming—just genuinely kind, friendly people who made us feel comfortable straight away. A special mention and big THANK YOU to Alfredo — he was super friendly, easy to chat to, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. He had such a positive attitude, checked in at just the right moments, and made sure everything was perfect for us without ever being intrusive. You can tell he really cares about customers and takes pride in his work, which made a big difference to our evening.His Service was spot on all evening. Everything arrived on time, and he really went out of their way to help with anything we needed. Change the table upon our request…You can tell they actually care, which makes a big difference. The food looked amazing when it came out—really nicely presented—and tasted just as good. You could see the attention to detail, from the decoration to the portion sizes. Overall, it was just a great experience. Good food, great service, and a genuinely nice atmosphere. Would definitely come back.

10/05/2026: Upon entering, we found a dimly lit space that didn't exactly inspire us to linger. But once we settled in and our food arrived, everything changed. The perfectly balanced flavors satisfied all our senses. Incredible! The atmosphere transformed into a warm and inviting space. Then, with the desserts, it was confirmed once again that this was an excellent choice.

25/11/2025: Been going to the lads ever since they started, always a great experience and attentive to details, 5/5

14/11/2025: A excellent service From start to finish, the shop has a really good atmosphere. The attention to detail provided by Sean during the hair cut was the best Iv ever received. Can’t recommend this place enough.

21/10/2025: A wonderful place to spend the day, an excellent place to have a picnic, enjoy the fresh air

14/10/2025: The wreath making class was super fun.