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Pichet @ 12:30 pm Wednesday Started with a slice of homemade focaccia with evoo and balsamic vinegar. The focaccia was a lighter version than I've had more dense, so it effortlessly soaked up the rich and buttery evoo, and anything dipped by design. The restaurant was full at 1:30 pm. Two Kir Royals in.... Starters Roaring Water Bay Mussels, Braised Leeks, Morteau Sausage, White Wine, Toasted Focaccia 14, 4,5,13 The broth was salty and flavorful. The mussels were not overcooked as most restaurants do, but slightly under so they could finish in the heat of the broth and you get the full flavor of the sea. Delicate and exquisite! The grilled focaccia paired well soaked. Salad of Heirloom Tomatoes, Stracciatella, Anchow, Artichoke Barigoule, Oregano Emulsion 4, 8. 2,9, 12.13 The charring/blistering of the tomatoes brought out their sweetness, and the subtle bits of anchovies was a VERY nice finish. Gave complexity to a more simple and refreshing salad. Barbary Duck Breast, Orange Glazed Endive, Roasted Fennel, Pickled Walnut 3(Watnut) 7, 9, 12, 13 Wow...friggen amazing! The duck was perfectly cooked, the sauce rich and deep, the fennel was not overpowering but subtle. A little bit of everything...decedent and with a slightly bitter endive finish. I really appreciated the roasted fennel with the citrus finish. An exceptional experience! My meal was $46 euros for 3 courses. I couldn't finish the mussels or the main duck dish, there was plenty of food so prepare yourself. The ambiance is smart casual, with lovely glassware and tableware. The staff is just lovely and everyone checks in with you regularly. A perfect experience! The EU way, they do not rush you out, so sit and enjoy!
Throughout our trip to Ireland, we were unfortunately not impressed with much of our dining experiences. Pichet changed that. We were completely impressed with the quality of food, the flavors and the overall experience that we had. After two weeks of mediocre fare Pichet changed my opinion on the food scene in Ireland and I was so happy we stopped in. The service was great and the ambience was absolutely lovely. Next time we're in Dublin. We will definitely be coming back to Pichet.
Made last minute same day dinner reservations after walking by earlier that day and glancing at the menu. Shared an app, two mains and a dessert. The food was delicious, great flavors and cooked perfectly. Really enjoyed our dessert, thyme ice cream was such an unexpected flavor with the peaches and white chocolate. Service was good but waiter was a bit off putting. Would love to try different dishes here.
Our family of four had a delightful dinner at Pichet. Each of us loved our dishes and all sampled each other's. The presentation of the food is exactly what you would expect from this caliber of dining. The service was also on par. The dining room is cozy, and our table made us feel like we were dining alone and out of the way from other guests. I would definitely return, especially since their menu seems to change quite regularly.
Husband chose this place for my birthday dinner while we were in Dublin. After a couple of flight delays where we had to move our reservations, we ended up arriving earlier than we rescheduled for but they were able to accommodate us on a weekday. Small restaurant with an upscale feel but I didn't feel under-dressed with my winter gear on. We started at the bar and they found a table for us before we got our food. The elderberry Collins- OMG. Soooo good. if nothing else, get this drink. I'm not much of a drinker so for me to finish a drink is unheard of lol. I had the halibut 5:5 and husband had the duck-4/5 I think he would have like it 5:5 if the skin was left on. We also had the scallops and celeriac for appetizers. They were so sweet and brought out a birthday treat as well.
A bit of a let down if I'm honest. I planned our trip to Dublin for our 27th Anniversary for months. Reservation and excitement building for months for Pichet. When we showed up, our table was one in the middle of the dining room surrounded by other tables and definitely not special. We showed up 15 minutes early so parked at the bar and ordered a few cocktails from the bar. I didn't want to be late since the instructions were clear. The bar was fine. Once we were escorted to our table I was so disappointed to be sat at a table in the middle of the dining room. I made our reservation early and added that it was our 27th anniversary so hoped for a decent table and a little extra love but no. Good was good. To be fair the beef short rib appetizer and venison main were really tasty so the food didn't let the place down. Service was adequate. I didn't feel a need to order anything more so dessert wasn't on the agenda. So for me, yeah, food was good but not worth a second visit based on my overall experience. I appreciate it for what it is but it is nothing more special than the many places I've visited in Dublin. We're headed to Pickle tomorrow and hope That makes up Some of our letdown at Pichet. Not sure how it had the Michelin distinction. Especially not worth a visit on a special occasion. We were left with two sad jellies on a plate. Hmmm.
I am always so skeptical of result nice places like this but I have to admit Pichet killed it. We had a reservation and they let us sit early which was honestly great because since it is kind of a coursed meal it took about 2 hours which was fine because we were happy to sit and chat. I ordered a delicious glass of red wine and the bread service came. Delicious and simple. For our appetizer, we got the scallops and salmon. The salmon was great and Smokey and the scallops I loved the hint of chorizo and so tender! For our main we all got different things but I got the fillet and this was just so tender. I was skeptical in portions but this meal was very filling. Everything you could tell was curated and the vibes of the restaurant and the staff just elevated that. We also shared the fried artichokes as a side which came with a great sauce. Of course we had to finish dessert and we really came for the Eaton mess which was just perfect. I had an Irish coffee to accompany it and the meal was finished. A worthy stop for an amazing culinary experience!
Service - 5 stars Ambiance - 5 stars Food - 3 stars Saw this on Michelin guide and thought it was a fantastic value. The beautiful decor and elements of the seating and wall decorations in three unique rooms were stunning. The attentive staff with different utensils and constant filling up of water was good. The starters were excellent - mussels being our favorite. Then when the entree came it was disappointing for us. The venson shoulder and duck breast for the main was complicated in flavors and texture. Not impressed but a very good value. The sides cauliflower and peppers were mixed in extra flavors that didn't make much sense to us. Perhaps we should have diversified our dishes and chose a fish or something else. Bread was delicious Btw we asked them for additional and they were kind enough to have given us a few more slices.
A fabulous stop for a special occasion dinner. We came here at the end of a few days in Dublin for a special occasion dinner. The wait staff was wonderfully accommodating of some allergies in our party and was really helpful picking out dishes that all of us could enjoy. The atmosphere was lively but not loud, a place you can go with older guests that still want to hear table conversation at a quiet volume. The pate was a standout as well as the carrot cake dessert, which was in sort of a deconstructed format and the Eaton mess which was refine version. Really though, you could pick just about anything on that menu and enjoy it. A lovely place for a special night out!
Really felt like home dining at Pichet this past fall. We made a last minute dinner reservation after passing by on a walking tour. Staff was very welcoming and greeted us immediately. The manager even stepped out to have a chat and check on us during our meal. Very quaint yet cozy dining room. The food was filling yet the portions were small enough that you could order multiple things off the menu. We took the waiter's recommendation and ordered the steak and orzo. Ireland has some of the best beef. Can never go wrong with a steak.
My food, service and ambiance was amazing! I ordered the mussels to start and duck breast for my main course. Both was perfect cooked. I will recommend this restaurant.
This was an incredible dining experience. Certainly Michelin worthy. We made a reservation online and were seated right away for dinner. They are very popular and reservation only so plan ahead. We tried the scallops for appetizer and I have to say they were the best scallops I have ever had. Beautiful plating and delicious sauces and garnishes. It was a very unique and refreshing way of preparing scallops. My husband doesn't like seafood typically but we were fighting over this dish. For entree my husband got steak with a side of cauliflower and I got the halibut. Everything was delicious. Service was perfect. We had drinks and water instantly replenished and plates cleared promptly. It was a very memorable dinner experience for our ten year anniversary, thank you!
Delectable French bistro located near the heart of the city that's just far enough away from the crowds that you feel like you get some peace and quiet. Started with the Chablis that was refreshingly buttery and paired perfectly with all of the bites to come. Bread brought to the table reminded me of a milk bread challah and was exquisite. Appetizer was the hot smoked salmon with a fried hen egg - think NY lox meets avant garde michellin dining. For the main course the agnolotti and cauliflower were both ridiculously good. Definitely worthy of all the accolades they've received. Portions were large and satiating. Only knock I'd have is you may wait a while for food, but that's part of the experience at a bistro like this!
4 years ago
Don't miss out on the best fine dining and service in Dublin! My dining experience at Pichet was one for the books! I was in Dublin for New Year's 2023 and had a reservation for earlier in the evening. The meal, friendly and professional service was top notch. The menu selections were well appointed to meet the needs of any dietary restrictions without skimping on the flavor and plating that you would expect in a 5 star dining experience. The wine list was well appointed and a pleasing match for any menu item. The dining and management team were incredible and made my experience so memorable we came back at midnight to ring in the New Year at the bar. Marco, the restaurant manager and Harry Quinn (Executive Chef) were both professional and humble. My best friend and I thoroughly appreciated the personal service provided by them both despite being busy. In addition, we loved Pichet so much we came back our last night in Dublin to enjoy the dining experience again! Pichet is a MUST GO to when in Dublin. Must try menu items: Risotto of Hen of the Woods Mushroom Risotto, Slow Cooked Short Rib with Pasta Starter (still drooling), Filet of Grass Fed Beef (this restaurant knows their way around quality beef selection and preparation), Charred Tender stem Broccolini with Ceasar dressing (a sophisticated and modern version of ceasar salad)...no menu item will disappoint! Thank you again to Chef Harry Quinn, Marco and the entire Pichet team for making my Dublin dining experience one of the best in my culinary adventures! I will be back soon! read more
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Ambra Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned, sinful Rhubarb tri-layered cocktail- amazing Barmen! Michelin rated restaurant that you must visit in Dublin. Steak Tartare with thick buttery toasted Irish white bread and quail eggs, crab salad and clams with pickled veg & wasabi creme, puff pastry mushroom tart with egg yolk and gruyere. Highly recommend!!! read more
This was honestly the best meal of our trip so far. Every single dish had rich, deep flavors. The short rib was sublime, meat as tender as can be with a bright green sauce beneath and some grilled onions to add some texture and balance. It's a massive piece of short rib and will almost surely fill you up after a piece or two of bread and olive oil. The gnocchi was also just incredible, so fluffy with a savory sauce that wasn't overbearing nor heavy. Thank you big gourmand! read more
7 years ago
There doesn't seem to be much new to write about Pichet - most previous reviewers seem to have hit the nail on the head with it, but throw my hat in the ring I shall! Decided to avail of the Early Bird menu yesterday to celebrate my mother's birthday, and we had a truly lovely evening. You can get two courses for €22, or three for €27, so if you want to experience the quality of this restaurant without the usual price tag, get in there early! I had the pea and fennel soup to start which was creamy and flavoursome, then the lamb and mash with tomato and and capers for main - the lamb was succulent and not too fatty, literally melted in my mouth, and the cookies and cream for desert - vanilla icecream with macaroon-like cookies surrounding a delicate vanilla mousse. The food was truly spectacular. I would give this place a 4.5 stars if I could, however as I can't, and I'm not comfortable with awarding a 5 star rating, I shall go with 4. The main reason for this would be the service which wasn't quite on point. Despite being very lovely, the staff were a little distant and not as warm as you would like. Also, we never received any bread on the table, and the coffee came out after the desert instead of with it as requested. Minor details, but details all the same! read more
Pichet remains one of the great foodie restaurants in Dublin. This French brassiere food is really top-notch. They're currently offering a crispy Lamb starter that is melt in your mouth good---slow roasted and unbelievably tender. The creme brulee and tarte tatin are must try desserts---the later is served in its own mini sauce pan. Excellent high-end yet not too pretentious food;) Only real negative (and why this is 4 stars and not 5)---the acoustics of the back dining room are horrible! It was extremely loud, so hard to hear my friends---and there were only 3 of us! read more
9 years ago
This restaurant has a nice ambience. My boyfriend and I came here on a busy Friday night. At the bar, I had a nice mojito ginger cocktail. The starters were very good. We got the crab (delicious) and the Foie Gras. I would say those were the stand outs of our meal. For mains we ordered the Pork special and the Flat iron steak. They were very good, but just not as memorable as we would have liked. Also, they didnt have ketchup! Ah. Our favorite with fries. We had a pleasant evening all in all. Thank you. read more
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My friend and I stumbled into Pichet for lunch before seeing a movie. We has passed the place earlier and thought it was adorable. We both got the two course lunch. I started with a soup, I believe it was a butternut squash soup with pesto. It was lovely. I think this was the highlight of the meal My friend had the beet salad which she also enjoyed. For my main, I had the short rib which was pretty good. My friend got a fish dish which she enjoyed. I also ordered a drink which wasn't very well balanced but good enough to drink. The service was good. Our waiter was clearly overstretched but didn't appear frazzled - kudos! read more
12 years ago
Just had a wonderful lunch a pichet! The lunch menu was great value would have loved to try the wine but alas I could not. The pulled pork is amazing and the sea bass was spectacular severed with a rice and green bean combination in a beautiful sauce!! Service was great waiter was very friendly read more
I love this place. After having waited months to try it we finally made it here. I was not disappointed at all. The starter of suckling pig croquette was just superb and delicate. The Clare organic salmon main was the best salmon I have had in a restaurant in a long time. It was full of delicate flavours and cooked to perfection. The dessert of Chocolate mousse cannelloni with banana and salted caramel ice cream was probably the best dessert I have had in Dublin with all my favorite ingredients in one plate. I licked my plate clean...uncouth I know, but I didn't care ;-)) Coffee was great and the wine list was small but excellent. There were a number of reasonably priced wines on the menu. The service was prompt but not rushed. The waitress was friendly and offered her opinion on the choices we made. She also regularly checked up on us to see if everything was ok and topping up glasses etc. Good service is an art and this place does it well. I must admit I preferred this place to Patrick Gibauld. The prices were reasonable and that means I will come back here again and again. Glad we finally made it here....it was well worth the wait :-)) read more
Passion Fruit Mix Drink (5 NOMs) Get passionate about drinking from our new favorite French restaurant. We are in Ireland, after all, there should be lots more drinking than usual. We asked the waiter for something very sweet and so he recommended this beauty. Not sure I can even drink this piece of art. We finally broke down and tried a bit and then some more until we realized we are drinking the whole thing. very fruity and very sweet drink which is perfect for those of us with a sweet tooth. Pea & Leek Risotto (5 NOMs) You are about to have risotto like any you've ever tried before. This was a pure accident kind of a place, we had to stop here because we got totally soaked in yet another rain and needed a place to dry off, get a few drinks and some snacks. We are big fans of poached eggs and we just had to try it when we saw an appetizer with one. This was flavor mesmerizing with a combination of perfectly poached egg and soft risotto. The texture alone made this excellent dish. We enjoyed this as part of their 3-course meal for €25 ($26) which was totally a worth and amazing deal. Pork Fillet (5 NOMs) Just look at this dish, presentation alone would make you fall in love with it. Pork fillets were prepared and seasoned perfectly. Plus the brown sauce added a nice and pinch of strong flavor to excite your taste buds even more. Went great with roasted vegetables, lentils and bacon cream. This is the kind of dish you enjoy slowly and a little bit of everything in every bite to savor it all. Similar to appetizer this dish was a bit small, but yet delivered big on flavor and enjoyment. Not veery dish must be giant and food coma inducing. Leaves more space for dessert. We enjoyed this as part of their 3-course meal for €25 ($26) which was totally a worth and amazing deal. Mascarpone Mousse (4 NOMs) Complete your French-Italian lunch with a tasty from one of our favorite restaurants in Dublin. This French restaurant makes some great Italian dishes. Always great to see multiple different cuisines inspire and compliment each other. We just had to have some dessert especially after we had such a great appetizer, entree, and a drink. Ah, this Italian cream cheese dessert is so soft and light it will just melt in your mouth. As mascarpone is not as sweet which is balanced out by the caramel, chocolate ice cream, fruits, and few other sweetness goodies. Lots of tasty things came together in this one dessert. So make sure to enjoy little but of everything in one go. Plus comes with a layer of chocolate mousse on top. This is a little sweetness of joy. read more
I treated Mam here awhile back to coffee and pastries. She got this pastry piece of heaven, it had lots of cream and chocolate! A very fancy eclair and she was in heaven with it. I got the hot chocolate and croissant, an odd combination but again it was so tasty. The hot chocolate was real chocolate and not that packet stuff. They have a large dining area, I have only ever gone there for a coffee and pastry. I believe that they are currently refurbishing the place for a summer launch. read more
We came here for late lunch on a Saturday, so availed of their set lunch menu (which, incidentally, is identical to their pre-theatre menu). At €20 for 2 courses, it's a solid value. Between us, we tried the pea soup with goat's cheese and smoked haddock beignets to start. The soup was delicious - the goat's cheese was a nice tangy creamy touch against the sweetness of the peas. The smoked haddock beignets were also fine. They were essentially potato and haddock cakes/croquettes... I'm not sure I got the "beignet" reference, as a beignet is more of a doughnut and there was nothing resembling that. For our mains, we had the salmon with fennel risotto and the chicken pie. Both dishes were quite good, but I thought the salmon was a touch underdone in the centre as it was completely translucent. I would have sent it back, but I hate overcooked salmon and didn't want to risk that in having them throw it back into the oven so just ate around it. The roasted fennel in the risotto was really nice, though. The service could have been warmer and the place had a very touristy vibe when we were there. I liked my meal enough to try them again for dinner to see if they can blow me away next time. read more
Amazing. Simply amazing. We came here for my birthday dinner after seeing it on the Bib Gourmand list. Reservations are a must, as it fills up quickly. It's a nice restaurant, but not overly formal, which is refreshing. The cocktail menu was superb - lots of creative cocktails and a decent wine list as well. The food was delicious. We split the tuna sashimi appetizer which may have been the best bite of the night. Really good avocado and cilantro cream. The braised short rib was flavorful and tender. The wasabi cream was a great accompaniment, as was the grilled cabbage salad (great bacon in Ireland). I had the cod on a bed of grilled corn, almonds, and more of the avocado cream. It was perfectly cooked, with a crispy skin. We split the spring garlic colcannon, which tasted like it was 50% butter - delicious! For dessert, we had a pavlova with lemon curd and fresh cream and the night was complete. Really good and I highly recommend to anyone in the Temple Bar area! read more
8 years ago
I met a few friends a Pichet on Sunday for a pre-movie brunch. To start we ordered a few lattes and a pitcher of Bloody Marys. Both were served in pretty glasses and tasted quite nice. At first sip we thought they MUST have forgotten the vodka but part-way through glass two we were proven wrong! After a while our mains came out and everything was beautifully presented. I had the rump steak with poached eggs and duck fat potatoes. The steak had a lovely rub on the outside and was perfectly pink on the inside. It was really delicious and went so well with the potatoes and egg. My friends had a variety of dishes from the fried chicken, to the green asparagus, and the poached eggs. Everyone seemed to enjoy their dishes but the friend chicken looked especially delicious. We had ordered the brioche French toast to share at the end but by the time we got through our food, we were really full and as luck would have it, they forgot to bring it to our table any way. Pichet isn't the speediest place for brunch but the food was excellent and they have several mains at the €10 - €12 mark. If you don't mind spending a tiny bit more though I would highly recommend the rump steak. Will return! read more
If there was 3 and a half star I would give that but feel like my dinner did not warrant a 4 star. I started with the crispy hens egg which was my favourite part of my meal. Served with broccoli and almonds it is a winner. My main I could not say the same about- chicken and butternut squash risotto. Plain breast of chicken and a risotto that lacked flavour this was very disappointing. It also looked really unappetising. Thankfully the dessert ended the meal on a better note. I chose the snickers dessert; peanut butter mousse, honeycomb pieces and chocolate sorbet. The staff in pichet could not have been nicer. Attentive without being pushy. There's a buzzy atmosphere and the decor is sophisticated so would be a good place for a special occasion. Really want to like the restaurant but feel like they need to improve their food. Good but no wow factor. read more
12 years ago
Fantastic food and service that was second to none. I did have a few small quibbles... One issue was with the lighting (way too bright) and music (non-existent) which ruined any hope of a cool/relaxed ambiance that I'd usually attribute to a chic French bistro... Food wise: I had the crispy hen egg for starter which was delicious, paired with the montepulciano d'abruzzio. Followed up with the Duck which was a little bland and was pretty small in comparison to the steaks my dining partners had. Sadly this meant I was left sitting idle waiting for the rest of the gang to finish their steaks. Not ideal. Dessert was amazing - "snickers" of peanut butter parfait and chocolate sorbet. I can't recommend this enough. Also bottle of wine #2 had arrived by now. I'd recommend it and really hope that "3 stars" isn't viewed as harsh - it just wasn't the absolute best food I've ever had in Dublin but it was still pretty awesome. read more
12 years ago
Been threatening to check out Pichet for many moons now and so glad I did. It was Saturday evening and we had no booking. That didn't matter to the staff however and even though they only had 2 tables left (which we guessed were already booked for later) they smiled, pretended it wasn't an issue and led us to our table. That wasn't the best thing about the place though, it was the food. It was pretty much perfection. Everything was faultless and melt in the mouth. Items that wouldn't normally excite for mains (chicken and salmon) had us raving about them. I loved it. Portions were not huge however. This mistakenly led us into blind panic and we ate the full contents of our (very large) bread basket before the mains came out. Don't do the same as us though, there is absolutely no need. And as my Mammy would say...you'll ruin your dinner. read more
10 years ago
Amazing place for a brunch or a dinner. Portions are big and the atmosphere great. Try the hen eggs with the black pudding, peas and tartare sauce ! read more
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Upon arriving to Dublin, we headed straight to Pichet for lunch as we knew it might be our only chance of getting a meal here at this Michelin starred restaurant. I ordered the Crowe's Pork with Butternut Squash Barley Risotto. The pork was cooked perfectly, but the barley risotto stole the show. It wasn't rich and heavy with cream and cheese like typical risottos, but flavorful and light. It tasted like the barley was cooked in a butternut squash stock or puree, it was SO DELICIOUS! read more
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I had occasion to go for a fancy family lunch recently and it dawned on me that I have no idea whatsoever where you get fancy lunch from. So, I made a few calls, got a few suggestions and ended up in Pichet. The inside is weird, the blue space chairs and grey colour scheme combined with the awnings and breezy café vibe create a Buck Rogers meets a French bistro feel. I wasn't absolutely mad about my starter, a cold-vinegary-crab-mush-ball thing with a crispy heel of toast, that probably had a nicer name on the menu, but left me wanting somewhat. The main was delicious, an impeccably tender rib-eye of beef that has got my mouth watering just thinking about it, with chips. The chips, again, left something to be desired and the dish would've been nicer without them to be honest. Yeah, a nice comfortable spot for lunch on a special occassion, Pichets might lack in the pedigree of Shanahans or Fitzers but it makes up for it by being quite a bit cooler. I would definitely book in advance but you may be okay to chance your arm mid-week. read more
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