Dublin restaurants : L'ecrivain, Guilbauds or Chapter One?
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Re: L'ecrivain, Guilbauds or Chapter One?
Personally, I'd go for Chapter One. Last time I ate in l'Ecrivain I found the service to be pretty average for such an expensive place - waiting ages for menus, every waiter who passed our table topped up the wine and water, making it hard to keep a conversation going without being interrupted every five minutes. It's also a bit more stuffy than Chapter One. Haven't eaten in Guilbaud's so can't comment on it. I haven't been in Chapter One in a while but have really enjoyed it in the past.
Personally, I'd go for Chapter One. Last time I ate in l'Ecrivain I found the service to be pretty average for such an expensive place - waiting ages for menus, every waiter who passed our table topped up the wine and water, making it hard to keep a conversation going without being interrupted every five minutes. It's also a bit more stuffy than Chapter One. Haven't eaten in Guilbaud's so can't comment on it. I haven't been in Chapter One in a while but have really enjoyed it in the past.
Re: L'ecrivain, Guilbauds or Chapter One?
Never been to Guilbauds.
Based on my personal experience, I would rate l'Ecrivain as much better than Chapter One.
On my one visit to Chapter one, thought the food was very disappointing for the price .
Never been to Shanahans but it is a steak house, very different menu to the other three places. It depends on what you are looking for.
Never been to Guilbauds.
Based on my personal experience, I would rate l'Ecrivain as much better than Chapter One.
On my one visit to Chapter one, thought the food was very disappointing for the price .
Never been to Shanahans but it is a steak house, very different menu to the other three places. It depends on what you are looking for.
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IMO it's a good steak house that charges way, way too much for what it gives.
Thornton's is the top restaurant in Dublin but it's more expensive than any of the above. My favourite place at the moment is Poulot's in Donnybrook. Cheaper than the old Ernie's that it has replaced but if anything the food is better. I have heard that their wine list is not as good as it should be but it's fine for me. One Pico is also excellent.
IMO it's a good steak house that charges way, way too much for what it gives.
Thornton's is the top restaurant in Dublin but it's more expensive than any of the above. My favourite place at the moment is Poulot's in Donnybrook. Cheaper than the old Ernie's that it has replaced but if anything the food is better. I have heard that their wine list is not as good as it should be but it's fine for me. One Pico is also excellent.
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Re: L'ecrivain, Guilbauds or Chapter One?
I've only been to Chapter One once and found it to be very mediocre given the prices. I wouldn't rush back there. Haven't been to the other two but have heard good things about Guilbaud's.
I've only been to Chapter One once and found it to be very mediocre given the prices. I wouldn't rush back there. Haven't been to the other two but have heard good things about Guilbaud's.
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I was only in Chapter One once. It was for lunch and I didn't think it was up to much. That said, it gets very good reviews so I would give it another chance if anyone want's to bring me
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Chapter 1 gets my vote for the room and service as much as the food but I would eat in any of them if you made me!! Shanahans is overpriced in my opinion. Have to agree with Purple about Poulots. Was there a couple of months ago and it was amazing. Well on the way to getting a star so might be worth trying it before it does
Chapter 1 gets my vote for the room and service as much as the food but I would eat in any of them if you made me!! Shanahans is overpriced in my opinion. Have to agree with Purple about Poulots. Was there a couple of months ago and it was amazing. Well on the way to getting a star so might be worth trying it before it does
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I've had the tasting menu in l'ecrivain several times and it has always been fantastic.
I've also had tasting menu in Guilbauds. It is much more expensive but was also excellent. I don't think I'd go back though as it is just too much money.
For a special occasion, the tasting menu is great as it takes hours to get through it and so it's a real evening's entertainment.
I always loved Chapter One but was disappointed with the food the last time I was there which was about 4 months ago. I would give it another chance though and it certainly used to be more reasonable than the other 2.
(I've no connection with any of the above, other than paying a visit from time to time.)
I've had the tasting menu in l'ecrivain several times and it has always been fantastic.
I've also had tasting menu in Guilbauds. It is much more expensive but was also excellent. I don't think I'd go back though as it is just too much money.
For a special occasion, the tasting menu is great as it takes hours to get through it and so it's a real evening's entertainment.
I always loved Chapter One but was disappointed with the food the last time I was there which was about 4 months ago. I would give it another chance though and it certainly used to be more reasonable than the other 2.
(I've no connection with any of the above, other than paying a visit from time to time.)
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I'd rate Guilbaud's as the best, then Chapter One, then L'Ecrivain.
Personally Shanahans is my favourite...if you like steak go for the t-bone. Alternatively leave some room for a starter and the onion ring tower and have the petit filet!
I'm not a fan of Thorntons
I'd rate Guilbaud's as the best, then Chapter One, then L'Ecrivain.
Personally Shanahans is my favourite...if you like steak go for the t-bone. Alternatively leave some room for a starter and the onion ring tower and have the petit filet!
I'm not a fan of Thorntons
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Why? It's not a trick question, I'm genuinely interested.
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I have to say I didn't rate it too highly either. Was only there once though so I would be reluctant to write it off completely. I thought the food was lovely but I found the whole experience rather underwhelming. Especially when compared to Partick Guilbauds which is where they are competing against. I know people who think the opposite though
I have to say I didn't rate it too highly either. Was only there once though so I would be reluctant to write it off completely. I thought the food was lovely but I found the whole experience rather underwhelming. Especially when compared to Partick Guilbauds which is where they are competing against. I know people who think the opposite though
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Love Chapter One but also don;t object to a night out in Pearl Brasserie http://www.pearl-brasserie.com/. I have not been in since it was renovated recently.
Love Chapter One but also don;t object to a night out in Pearl Brasserie http://www.pearl-brasserie.com/. I have not been in since it was renovated recently.
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Looking to book somewhere for my wife's 30th. She wont let me throw a party so i want to send her and 5/6 of her firends out for a girls night. Was thinking about most of the rest. listed here but thinking they might like something a little more relaxed and was also thinking about Ely or Town Bar&Grill. any other suggestions
Looking to book somewhere for my wife's 30th. She wont let me throw a party so i want to send her and 5/6 of her firends out for a girls night. Was thinking about most of the rest. listed here but thinking they might like something a little more relaxed and was also thinking about Ely or Town Bar&Grill. any other suggestions