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Restaurants · Leinster, Dublin

The Greenhouse

Nordic technique meets Irish produce, one Michelin star

  • CuisineNordic-Influenced Irish
  • CategoryFine Dining
  • VibeElegant, contemporary, quiet
  • Rating★ 4.8
  • Price€€€–€€€€ (lunch €55, dinner €100–€140 / ~$60.50 / ~$110–$154)
The Greenhouse

Chef Mikael Viljanen's Dawson Street dining room applies Scandinavian methods — fermentation, smoking, foraged garnishes like sea buckthorn — to premium Irish ingredients such as lobster and aged beef. It has held a Michelin star since 2013 and is one of the harder reservations in the city to get on short notice.

Practical information for The Greenhouse
Price €€€–€€€€ (lunch €55, dinner €100–€140 / ~$60.50 / ~$110–$154)
Hours Wed–Sat 12:00–14:30 & 18:30–21:30; closed Sun–Tue
Reservations Essential; book 4–6 weeks ahead at thegreenhouserestaurant.ie
Address Dawson Street, Dublin 2, D02 Ireland

Signature dishes

  • Irish lobster with sea buckthorn
  • Aged beef tartare with smoked marrow
  • Beetroot with fermented dairy

Good to know

Known for
1-Michelin-star; Finnish chef Mikael Viljanen applies Nordic technique to premier Irish produce

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Location

Dawson Street, Dublin 2, D02 Ireland

53.3403, -6.2574 View on map

Highlights

  • Michelin star held continuously since 2013
  • Fermentation and foraging techniques applied to Irish ingredients
  • Set lunch menu offers a lower-cost way to experience the kitchen

Tips for visiting

  • Book 4–6 weeks ahead for dinner; the lunch tasting menu is easier to get on 1–2 weeks' notice
  • Mention any dietary restrictions when booking, not on arrival — several courses build on shared bases that are hard to adapt last minute