Top Best French Restaurants in Meath

"The room feels a little stuffy at The Greenhouse but the food of Finnish chef Mickael Viljanen is all wildness and adventure. Viljanen’s food is fueled by his Nordic roots, but he utilizes Irish ingredients, putting them into plates that sometimes feel like works of imagination. Things are not always as they seem, like celeriac roasted to make it look like aubergine, but they are always delicious."

"The Greenhouse is heralding a new wave of fine dining in Dublin having opened its doors just a year ago. under the management of massively successful chef/restaurateur Eamonn O'Reilly. The goal of this place is to offer you a 'memorable dining experience' and the lavish menus and settings help to create a lasting impression."

"The elegant dining room of this Michelin-starred restaurant is a touch posh, with turquoise velvet seats and white tablecloths, but the food...Read More"

"The dining room at smart, stylish Dax reflects a certain period charm, with flagged floors, open fires and a smattering of good modern art. Olivier Meisonnave offers modern French cuisine with an Irish twist: the inspiration and the extensive wine list are French, but the ingredients showcase the best of Irish artisan produce. Try a fish feast: the seared scallops, then the firm, juicy turbot, with a selection of fine French and Sheridan's Irish cheeses to finish."

"A fine diner with bold dishes, Restaurant Dax comes with all the trappings of a high-end eatery, with menu choices ranging from between two and four courses. Carefully balanced menus feature dishes like seared foie gras with rush sweetcorn purée, mixed seeds and pickled mushrooms or roast North Atlantic scallops with celeriac and cep sauce. Sides include pomme puree and seasonal organic veggies for a nicely rounded meal."

"La Maison offers fine French cuisine and is known for its beautifully cooked and prepared fish. They've a fabulous outdoor patio area for the warmer evenings, yet it's both cosy and chic inside. Treat yourself, and dine like the French do."

"Located at Castle Market across from Grogan's, you've probably walked past it a billion times and not even realised that inside is the best paté you'll ever taste outside of France."

"Our Christmas🎄Lunch and Group Dinner menu: #PearlBrasserie #FineDining #Restaurant #MerrionStreetUpper #Dublin. A post shared by Pearl Brasserie (@pearlbrasserie) on Dec 22, 2018 at 4:48am PST. One of Dublin’s top-rated restaurants, Pearl Brasserie will ensure you a magical night with your romantic interest."

"Located next to The Merrion Hotel and opposite the Government Buildings, Pearl Brasserie is a cosy basement hideawau exuding style, glamour and luxury. The celebrated food takes casual dining to new levels. Winner of Restaurant of the Year 2009, it has been at the top of the pack in Dublin for 14 years."

"You can sit outside nursing a glass of wine in the sun and watching the hustle and bustle of Fade Street or tuck yourself away from the madness inside. The venue is huge with a homely, rustic feel to it - tables are lit by candle and 70s music played across the room. The food is surprisingly good, all with a French twist so if you're a fan of foie gras and onion soup this is the place for you."

"L’Gueuleton has always had stunning Parisian-style canopies, over it’s red brick front, but now they are really coming into their own. They’ve got seats and barrels for customers to sit or stand at, and twinkly lights overhead to gaze at. L’Gueuleton is a nice spot for a date and great vantage point to watch everyone run around Fade Street in the rain."

"Housed in what looks like an old-fashioned butcher’s window, L’Gueuleton has the feel of up-style, comfortable French dining. With red brick walls, blackboard menus and dark, wooden furniture, there is a romantic atmosphere. The building and atmosphere exude rustic charm with industrial beams and copper ceiling."

"With its florescent light signage and bold clashing colour palette, Pichet attracts a trendy, fashion-forward crowd. The holder of a coveted Bib Gourmand, this French bistro comes with a distinctly Irish twist thanks to locally sourced ingredients and direction from passionate owner Steph Gibson, whose stints cooking abroad have influenced his restaurant’s offering. There are a whole host of menus to pick from, including a pre-theatre, a Tuesday tasting menu special and a line-up of bar snacks."

"A recent refurb has put this French eatery firmly on our list. Everything from the neon signage outside, chic tiled floors inside, pristine white napkins and pretty plates make for a beautiful meal."

"Those who are fans of fine dining will delight at the mouthwatering French cuisine on offer in this Monkstown restaurant. Sip on a glass of wine while enjoying food prepared by their executive chef. They offer a three-course set menu, which can be paired perfectly with some cocktails or a bottle of wine."

"Bresson brings relaxed fine dining to Monkstown and South County Dublin in a casual, comfortable and friendly ambience. The restaurant is named after photographer Henri Cartier Bresson, who shook up the formality of classical photography with spontaneity and casual brilliance. Executive Chef Temple..."

"Style / Ambiance: Tucked away on a small lane near St. Stephen’s Green, One Pico offers award-winning fine dining in a peaceful pocket of the city center. The fresh white exterior leads into a dining room of gold and beige, peppered with plush purple furnishings that make it easy to linger here for a while. Chef-proprietor Eamonn O’Reilly and head chef Ciaran McGill create wonderfully inventive dishes using local seasonal produce, changing the menu every month and never failing to impress O’Reilly’s many loyal disciples."

"A luxuriously styled restaurant that continues to fly under the radar, even that of the locals, located mere steps from Grafton Street. One Pico, under chef Ciaran McGill, delivers an elegant, continental gastronomic experience in the heart of Dublin. Particularly wonderful for lunch and pre-theatre."

"Chef-owner Eamonn O'Reilly cuts quite a dash, but it's his sophisticated, daring, contemporary cuisine that tends to seduce visitors to his...Read More"

"Located just outside of Dublin Castle, set back from the hustle and bustle of Dame Street, Chez Max is a traditional French caf� serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a charming little garden that will transport you to Paris on a sunny day. Expect typical French caf� fare: tartines, rich salads, moules frites and beef bourguignon amongst charcuterie and cheese platters. The early-bird menu is the star here - two courses for �19 for rich and filling food in lovely surroundings."

"This adorable bistro is tucked away beside Dublin Castle is so discreet that you probably wouldn't even notice it unless you were actively searching. Staff are friendly and the venue is lit by simple tealights at each table. The vibe is sophisticated but casual with a simple menu."

"Here you'll find some of the most delicious meals you will ever taste. You can also watch the human traffic ducking in and out of Dublin Castle, which is a nice bonus. Portions are huge, food is hearty and the atmosphere is perfect."

"For hearty portions and low prices, you can’t beat this casual restaurant which specialises in big, bold French flavours (although it must be noted that this is a less authentic French experience when compared to other options our list). Le Bon Crubeen has the added benefit of being close to the Abbey Theatre, so makes the perfect pre-show spot to enjoy a bite to eat. While the atmosphere might be casual, that doesn’t mean there isn’t finesse here."

"Le Bon Crubeen on Talbot Street has one of the best-value menus in Dublin, considering the incredible standard of their food. Nicely decorated, we would definitely recommend this place to anyone who appreciates good food. REVIEW: An Anti-Trendy Haven Where The Plates Are Big And The Prices Are Small"

"This is the city centre's oldest shopping centre with entrances on Henry St, Parnell St and Moore St. Named after its builders, Irish Life Assurance …"

"The Ilac Centre is a shopping centre, located in central Dublin, north of the River Liffey. It has entrances opening onto Henry Street, Parnell…"

"Located in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Bloomfields Shopping Centre is bright and busy, with shops, supermarket and cafe. Parking is available."

"Rathfarnham Castle is the earliest known example of a fortified house in Ireland. Originally built around 1583, the castle has been owned largely by the Loftus family, and now serves as the Office of Public Works. Guided tours of the castle are still available, and afterwards, you can relax at the Stuart and Chambers tearooms or check out an exhibition, which is currently Tread Softly, a work of celebrated Irish artist Michelle Rogers."

"Many of the best castles near Dublin have a stony gray appearance because they date back to medieval times. Grand Rathfarnham Castle is different because it dates back to Elizabethan times. The building is the earliest example of a fortified house in Ireland and was constructed around the time of the Norman invasion."

"It was built for Archbishop Adam Loftus, a Yorkshire man who came to Ireland as Lord Deputy. He would eventually become Lord Chancellor of Ireland and was heavily- involved in the opening of Trinity College. The castle is now open as The Office of Public Works."

"Northwest of Newgrange, the burial mound of Knowth was built around the same time. It has the greatest collection of passage-grave art ever uncovered in Western Europe. Early excavations cleared a passage leading to the central chamber, which at 34m, is much longer than the one at Newgrange. In 1968, a 40m passage was unearthed on the opposite side of the mound.Excavations continue, and were due to close the site from November 2017 to Easter 2018."

"Covering an area of 78 acres, Farmleigh is a huge estate that was developed as an accommodation for visiting dignitaries and for the recreation of the general public. A visit to this estate will remind you of the Edwardian period and aura. There is a kind of eclecticism that defines this estate as it combines a variety of architectural designs and decors."

"A historic house holding important collections, an art gallery, a working farm, and the official Irish State guest house, Farmleigh House and Estate is open seven days a week, all year round."

"A walk around Dublin War Memorial Gardens is a must for anyone planning to visit the Phoenix Park. The gardens are dedicated to the 49,400 Irish soldiers who lost their lives during the first world war.The gardens are home to ‘rose gardens, herbaceous borders and extensive tree-planting’ and are a great place to go for a stroll, relax and reflect."

"These gardens are one of the most famous memorial gardens in Europe. They are dedicated to the memory of 49,400 Irish soldiers who died in the 1914-1918 war. The names of all the soldiers are contained in the granite bookrooms in the Gardens."

"At the northern end of Parnell Square is a small, peaceful park, dedicated to the men and women who have died in pursuit of Irish freedom. The Garden of Remembrance marks the spot where several leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were held overnight before being taken to Kilmainham Gaol, and was also where the Irish Volunteers movement was formed in 1913. The central water feature is in the form off a sunken crucifix with the mighty Children of Lir statue at one end."