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3 to Try - New Kid on the Block

3 to Try - New Kid on the Block

Monday 20 January 2014

Three to Try:

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK

1A Crow Street,
Temple Bar,
Dublin 2.
Tel: (01) 658-6856

www.smythandgray.ie

Style

This restaurant offers a fresh take on old-fashioned hospitality, and the mantra here from Robert Smyth and Marc Gray is classical food. Head chef, Jack Duffy, catered for Queen Elizabeth II when she stayed at Farmleigh during her state visit in 2011

Price

Mains, €13.95-€29.95

Try

Roast quail with organic cider sauce, and braised red cabbage

Wine

From €23. A speciality wine list is also available

 

THE DANDELION RESTAURANT

4 Main Street,
Swords,
Co Dublin.
Tel: (01) 890-2491
www.facebook.com/ thedandelionrestaurant

Style

The new-to-Swords Dandelion Restaurant is a bistro-style, neighbourhood eatery in a fresh, bright setting, offering good prices and contemporary food

Price

Mains, €12.50-€22.95

Try

Roast, glazed rump of lamb

Wine

From €16

 

IL SERENO

112 Church Road,
East Wall,
Dublin 3.
Tel: (01) 534-7137
www.facebook.com/Il-Sereno

Style

This restaurant serves Italian and Irish-style food until noon, when panini, insalata and antipasti lunches kick in until 5pm. The evening sees pasta, pizzas and mains on the menu, which range from lasagne to fillet steaks. It's handy if you're heading for the O2

Price

Mains, €9.95-€20.95

Try

Grigliata mista -- a selection of grilled meats, chicken, sausage and lamb

Wine

From €18

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