The nine best restaurants in Ireland have been revealed

Simon Kelly

It’s close to being a head to head between two counties.

The nine best restaurants in Ireland have been announced for the 2023 Uber Eats awards.

The takeaway company shortlisted the nine restaurants alongside other lists across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Voting is open to the public to decide who out of the nine is the best and the winner of each regional list will then be invited to a judging day in London, hosted by Great British Bake Off host Prue Leith and Chef Monica Galetti.

With £200,000 (around €233,000) of prizes on the table, all shortlisted restaurants are competing to be crowned Restaurant of the Year and take home a whopping £100,000 (around €117,000) to invest in their business.

Griolladh (Dublin)

Starting as a food truck in Malahide throughout the lockdown era of 2020, Griolladh has gone from strength to strength with their comfort food menu focusing on the humble cheese toastie.

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Locke Burger (Limerick)

Another one starting out as a food truck, Locke burger began in 2018 and has since set up shop on George’s Quay in Limerick City, with its main focus being its quality beef.

The SpitJack (Limerick)

Starting out in Cork in 2017, The SpitJack has since moved to a second location on Bedford Row in Limerick and specialises in rotisserie cooking.

Sambros (Limerick)

A self-described one-stop-shop for all things burgers and sandwiches in Limerick.

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Chaat&Co. (Dublin)

A sister project to the excellent Bombay Pantry, Chaat&Co. specialises in Indian inspired street food and has two locations in Clonskeagh and Fairview.

Kale + Coco (Dublin)

A staple for Dubs since 2019, Kale + Coco offers the healthy side of food with some class smoothie bowls, salads and smoothies.

Dublin Pizza Co. (Dublin)

Always in the conversation for the best pizza in the capital, Dublin Pizza Company has been serving excellent Neapolitan style pizza for the better half of a decade now.

Saba To Go (Dublin)

Located in Rathmines, Deansgrange and Windy Arbour, Saba To Go creates restaurant ready meals for the perfect takeaway, focusing on Thai and Vietnamese food.

Handsome Burger (Galway & Athlone)

Voted the best burger in Ireland, Handsome Burger was started by two best mates back in 2017 and has two locations in Athlone and Galway.

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Bake Off host Prue Leith said: “I’m delighted to work with Uber Eats to crown their Restaurant of the Year again this year. Last year, we got to see all the hard work and effort these businesses go to for their customers and spotlight some extraordinary people, stories and restaurants. This year, I’m once again looking forward to discovering the next big thing in the restaurant industry, and of course to eating some amazing food.”

Voting is now open until August 19 at ubereatsawards.com, and the national finalists will be announced in September.