New Dublin skyline restaurant among six Irish additions in the Michelin Guide

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• What Michelin highlighted about DÍON
• Six new Irish additions to the guide
• What this means for diners and the industry

Dublin’s rooftop restaurant DÍON has been added to the Michelin Guide only months after opening at the former Central Bank, a quick nod from inspectors though not the same as a star or Bib Gourmand. The recognition highlights a wider round of new Irish entries that together push the country’s total of recommended venues higher.

What Michelin highlighted about DÍON

The guide notes that DÍON—its name drawn from the Irish word for “roof”—occupies the top two floors of the Brutalist Central Bank building and delivers panoramic views across the city and out to Dublin Bay. Inspectors singled out the venue’s bar and rooftop dining room, describing a retro‑futurist atmosphere paired with brasserie-style dishes and a grill-centric menu that features a selection of prime steaks.

Michelin also commented on the cocktail program, which is designed around Dublin‑themed drinks that complement the venue’s strong sense of place.

Six new Irish additions to the guide

The latest update adds six Irish venues. Together with DÍON, the new entries bring the island’s total to 117 venues listed by the Michelin Guide.

• Mongoose (Dublin) — From the team behind Variety Jones, noted for its house-made pastas and a standout wood-roasted whole chicken.
• China Hunan (Ranelagh, Dublin) — Praised for its understated interior style, including dark patterned tiles, olive-green banquettes and a bar surface of Connemara marble; inspectors also flagged the generous portions and value.
• Bearú (New Ross, Co Wexford) — A small, independently run café and bistro where the quality of ingredients impressed reviewers.
• Grain Store at Killruddery (Co Wicklow) — Situated in a converted barn on the extensive Killruddery House and Gardens estate, commended for using top-quality produce.
• The Universal (Co Galway) — Noted for a concise menu that celebrates produce from the Irish larder.

What this means for diners and the industry

Inclusion in the Michelin Guide can raise a restaurant’s profile with local diners and visitors, even when it doesn’t carry a star. For chefs and operators, the listing signals that inspectors see consistency and notable qualities worth recommending.

For consumers, the update expands options across Dublin and the regions, from intimate cafés and country estates to contemporary city rooftops. It also reflects ongoing attention to Ireland’s dining scene from international guides and critics.