The best restaurants in Wicklow

31/08/2026: Wow that pistachio ice cream was definitely my favourite and ive tired a LOT of these across the world!

26/08/2026: So disappointed to hear this place is closing down (due to development works by the premises owner), gelato was excellent

15/08/2026: A very lovely place with so friendly people and yummiest Italian food and coffee ✨🥰🇮🇹

13/08/2026: Authentic Italian coffee shop run by Italians. Plenty of Italian charm and atmosphere with delicious Italian produce.

18/08/2026: The loveliest staff, the nicest coffee and food!

10/08/2026: Got a coffee with their butterscotch syrup, very tasty and well made and the girls serving me were lovely

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!

28/07/2026: What an amazing organic restaurant and little shop. We had a delicious meal. Wonderful atmosphere and friendly people. All products are vegan and they taste delicious. Highly recommended and the prices are very affordable. Parking at a distance at a low rate. Animal-friendly restaurant... amazing.

26/07/2026: Wonderful meal, great food. Lovely staff. Lasagne was amazing, I want the pesto recipe. Tomato soup was really good, proper homemade. Real ingredients. Don’t leave food unattended or the birds will eat it.

09/08/2026: Individually decorated, friendly staff, the best bagels I've ever eaten.

05/08/2026: Nice food, lovely location, movie filming seems to occur here quite often, therefore, it's not always open as per website unfortunately.

17/08/2026: The owners are great. The food is lovely and the place has a very chilled vibe.

12/07/2026: Review by my daughter, Alana: I went there with my friends. We were nine, and we ate for only €50. The girl taking our orders was super nice, and the food was delicious.

02/09/2026: I neen to the dockyard multiple times with my family and friends and one 2 times on my only but every time I go depending on the staff when I went on my only thats time it took 1h to get my food come and I and was almost cold they single me out and started talking about me out loud 2 off the staff generally i have no problem with them but does not take almost a 1h fir one food to come out and I didn't order a drink summary they they served other people immediately who had four people at the table , but why did I take half an hour , almost see it served and the last time with my friend it took 50 mins and and we late we sat down at 2 ordered at 2:20 and the food come at 2:50

20/08/2026: We had Dockyard breakfast several times and were delighted with our visit. The staff were attentive and friendly throughout, and it's clear they're used to welcoming families — they were especially kind and patient with our kids, which we really appreciated. On top of that, we thought the value for money was great. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area. Highly recommended!

28/07/2026: Best cool mom and pop Italian cafe. Everything is fresh and homemade. Lovely owners Rebecca and Tony. We eat here all the time. Their Lambrusco is particularly good in summer heat of ‘26. Joint best coffee in Bray - Crêperie Chez Louis on the Main Street is the other.

25/07/2026: A peaceful place with exquisite Italian food. The staff is very friendly. Definitely a breath of fresh air, thanks to the authentic flavors and the bread with olive oil. Mamma mia! 😋

18/07/2026: It's okay... the setting is very nice. The staff are friendly enough but girl who served my wife and I was a bit grumpy, maybe just a bad day. Weirdest thing - my wife ordered "Irish sea trout" only to be given salmon. When we raised this with waitress she simply said "oh that's what it's called on the menu". In what world is that a normal thing to do? To call salmon, trout? And then for her to shrug her shoulders as if it's our problem. Maybe let people know their trout is actually salmon, or better yet rename it on the menu. Have asked 10 people about this and they are all as shocked as we were. Bizzare behaviour, I wonder what else they call one thing and it's actually another.

18/07/2026: Shawn was amazing! Came here from canada and he was absolutely incredible. a memorable part of our trip.

26/08/2026: We stumbled upon this restaurant by chance, and it was a very pleasant surprise. The staff, especially the owner, were incredibly attentive. We ordered two Irish breakfasts, which were very generous, and a special mention goes to the bread and the white and black pudding, which were absolutely delicious.

07/08/2026: The Old Ship is a gem located in Arklow. The food is consistently good as is the service and overall ambience. The staff are extremely attentive, pleasant and cannot do enough to ensure your dining experience is warm and welcoming. The food is amazing and presented with a creative flair. If you have room for dessert, the apple pie is out of this world and it comes with its own" gravy boat" of homemade custard. Hats off to the pastry chef for that creation😘 One of my favorite places to eat in the beautiful county of Wicklow.

16/07/2026: Gorgeous food, nicest I've had in ages. I live an hour away but will come again

12/07/2026: Very well respected staff. Food is delicious. Clean place and strongly recommended.

08/09/2026: A bit unusual fare but done very well. Excellent service

05/09/2026: We booked for the regular supper club, having become annual members. We were very pleasantly surprised having been bemoaning the dearth of restaurants serving Irish cuisine in Bray. Every course was delightful….delicious and inventive. We will become regular diners here without a doubt. Standout dishes were the lamb and the chocolate dessert.

26/08/2026: Superb...tough choice between that and Powerscourt for best experience

22/08/2026: Lovely place for morning coffee and a bit of a hike ☕😁

04/08/2026: Excellent experience. Lovely homemade ravioli, very pleasant service. Went on a Friday, reservations absolutely needed...

20/07/2026: I was spending a few days in Bray and looking for a place to eat, and I definitely found the right spot. The staff was friendly even though I didn't have a reservation and the place was full. They offered me a table for 45 minutes, which was perfect. The lasagna was delicious. I will definitely return to Bray.