Ireland has some of the best raw produce from land and sea in the world today,” says Stephen McAllister, chef-owner of The Pig’s Ear restaurant, which specialises in honest Irish fare with a modern touch. “We pride ourselves in having the finest dairy products – butter, in particular. When we first opened The Pig’s Ear 12 years ago, we wanted to open an Irish restaurant – we believed that Ireland could be known for fantastic food and great service.” The Michelin Guidebelieved it too, awarding The Pig’s Ear its first Bib Gourmand in 2009.

So long Pig’s Ear, hello Lotus Eaters, the all-new Asian fusion concept restaurant from Stephen McAllister and Andrea Hussey. Described as a “more affordable dining experience”, the concept is aimed at a more casual menu in the same room where The Pig’s Ear once resided. A meal of crab omelettes, tartare toasties and Wagyu hamburger rice bowls washed down with a glass of sake feels like the complete antithesis to the current trend for Caesar salad with fries – and the chocolate Basque cheesecake looks worthy of a visit in itself.

And we’re back with Dublin’s captivating alliance between fine dining and literature. Found just beyond the National Library of Ireland, and overlooking the magnificent Trinity playing grounds, the three-story Pig’s Ear has a library of its own on the third floor. A bright and airy space that the Michelin guide describes as “homely retro”, Pig’s Ear is a no-fuss and yet refined space that serves up a small but versatile menu of beloved Irish classics.

On the first floor you'll find the consistently good fare that put it on the best restaurants list, but upstairs is a different ballgame entirely. On the third floor is the Chef's Counter, an exercise in excellence and offers both a large sharing table with 8 seats or 6 seats at the counter with a view of the kitchen. This is world influenced modern cuisine with an array of spectacular small dishes that make up the tasting menu.

The Pig’s Ear is Dublin’s answer to Irish comfort food with a contemporary flair. This restaurant is comfortably nestled on Nassau Street and offers patrons a menu that is both traditional and innovative. Rich in flavors and textures, the dishes celebrate Ireland’s bountiful produce.

A deliciously inventive approach to traditional Irish tastes pervades at this super-cool restaurant overlooking Trinity College. But this isn’t one of those trendy eateries where the menu is too concerned with being clever to be satisfying. Here, classic ingredients are offered with…

The Pig's Ear is an elevated gastropub that has earned its place among the best restaurants in Dublin. Located in the heart of Dublin's city centre, this eatery offers hearty Irish cuisine and a relaxed atmosphere.

I think the Pig's Ear is a great restaurant for showcasing the best of Irish cuisine. Good, clean food with meat, seafood and vegetarian options. The Restaurant is bright and spacious with private dining options.

The Pig’s Ear is rated one of Dublin’s top 10 restaurants you will be in for a treat here. Truffled, mashed potatoes, Earl Grey Tea cured salmon, tiny chocolate mice for dessert.

A prize winning restaurant with its Irish cuisine revisited in a modern way and the use of genuine and local ingredients. Reservation required.