Introducing our 2017 Chef Team

The RAI are proud to introduce this year’s exceptional team of top chefs, from across the country. Our chefs will be preparing a six-course meal for over 900 guests at the All Ireland Awards final on the 8th of … Read More

National Category Shortlist Announced

We are pleased to announce the finalists in the National Categories for the Irish Restaurant Awards 2017.

The following categories have been shortlisted by the National Academy Judging Panel and are eligible to win the All Ireland titles which will … Read More

Irish Restaurant Awards Announce Depaul as Charity Partner for 2017

The Restaurants Association of Ireland are proud to announce Depaul as their charity partner for the 2017 Irish Restaurant Awards. Every year the RAI takes the opportunity to fundraise at its All Ireland Awards event in Dublin, hoping to make … Read More

Connaught Winners Revealed for 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MARCH 29th 2017.

TOP RESTAURANTS IN CONNAUGHT ANNOUNCED AT

THE IRISH RESTAURANT AWARDS 2017

• CONNAUGHT’s BEST RESTAURANTS, CHEFS & PUBS HONOURED AT AWARDS

The last of four regional finals in … Read More

Munster Winners Revealed for 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MARCH 22nd 2017.

TOP RESTAURANTS IN MUNSTER ANNOUNCED AT THE IRISH RESTAURANT AWARDS 2017

• MUNSTER’s BEST RESTAURANTS, CHEFS & PUBS HONOURED AT AWARDS

The third of four regional finals in this … Read More

Ulster Winners Revealed for 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MARCH 15th 2017.

TOP RESTAURANTS IN ULSTER ANNOUNCED AT THE IRISH RESTAURANT AWARDS 2017

• ULSTER’s BEST RESTAURANTS, CHEFS & PUBS HONOURED AT AWARDS

The second of four regional finals in … Read More

Leinster Winners Revealed for 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MARCH 2nd 2017.

TOP RESTAURANTS IN LEINSTER ANNOUNCED AT

THE IRISH RESTAURANT AWARDS 2017

• OVER 100 RESTAURANTS, CHEFS & PUBS HONOURED AT AWARDS

The first of four regional … Read More

Dublin Shortlists Revealed for 2017

Below we reveal the shortlist of the top restaurants in each awards category for county Dublin. By reaching the next stage of judging, Dublin shortlist finalists can expect to receive a mystery guest inspection at any time from this Monday, 6th March.

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Nominations Now Open!

Nominations for the #FoodOscars are now open to the public via www.irishtimes.com/irishrestaurantawards

Wednesday, 11th January 2017

The Restaurants Association of Ireland are delighted to announce that the nominations for the Irish Restaurant Awards 2017 are now open. The … Read More

Irish Restaurant Awards launched for 2017

The Battle for the #FoodOscars Returns. Online nominations open next Wednesday, 11th January to the public.

Thursday, 5th January 2017

The Restaurants Association of Ireland is pleased to introduce the ninth annual Irish Restaurant Awards which was launched earlier … Read More