Forest Avenue Restaurant
Dublin
Recenzje
First of all and most important : we really enjoyed the food. We had 5 tasty snacks and then 6 courses. Special mention for the beef which was incredible. For the wine paring, the discovery of the Constance Wine was incredible too. However, the Michelin Star and the price of the menu come with some expectations. And we must mention the following disappointing points : - The main dinning room is very noisy. Tables are close one to the other, the open kitchen (although nice to observe) doesn't help on the noise level. The owners often don't speak nicely to the staff in front of clients. Moreover the music is useless. - The quality of the service was heterogeneous among the staff and sometimes a bit messy and way too fast. The staff seems in a rush (which we can easily understand with the amount of tables) which impacted the announcement of the dishes or the water service. For the main courses, we felt a bit in a rush to finish our plates which is unpleasant. - Water is presented at the beginning of the service in neutral jugs, thus we thought it would be free tap water. Turned out it was charged and refilled without asking. But it's mentionned "water unlimited" on the bill : hard to understand. - Bread and butter is only proposed in the first course (after snacks). The sauces are so good, we would have appreciated more slices to let no drops in the plates ! - Wine pairing (90€ for 6 glasses) quality was also heterogeneous. From a magnificent Constance Wine to a really pointless Rosé of Provence which seems to be less than 10€/bottle according web researches. We fully understand we cannot have only wines from 80€ bottles (as Constance Wine) for a 90€ wine pairing. However we though that a minimum quality for every glass would appreciable. - As a table of 7 we were charged 12.5% on the total bill (equivalent to 100€). It seems common in Ireland, however still surprising for tourists as it was not mentioned during online booking. Especially the fact that the wine pairing and water bottles are also affected. This was a very unpleasant surprise on the bill, especially as the service quality was disappointing. Wa left the restaurant with mixed feelings : incredible food, sometimes awesome but uneven wine pairing, a mediocre table service and atmosphere, and final bad surprises on the bill.
Thoughtful in every possible way. First dining experience in Dublin and did not disappoint. Thanks to the chef and his team for the great hospitality. Perfectly balanced, seasonal menu, which also highlights the territory, without being overly classic or overly innovative, but just right! This restaurant gets it :)
I booked this restaurant for my mother's birthday and it didn't disappoint. The food was fantastic, service very warm and friendly, great intimate atmosphere. Our table was in front of the kitchen so it was a performance as well! 5 stars all around, thank you!
I’d visited Little Forest before and had been waiting ages to finally get a dinner table, so I was really excited to try the tasting menu at last. It turned out to be one of my favourite restaurants in Dublin. The menu feels so carefully considered, showcasing beautiful Irish produce and elevating it with thoughtful techniques – smoking, different bisques, and a range of textures and temperatures that make each dish feel special. The surprises from the kitchen were a highlight. Every single bite was impeccable, and they added a real sense of playfulness and generosity to the evening. The main tasting menu itself was a journey through sea and land, and everything was paired so intelligently with the wines. A special shoutout has to go to the wine pairing. My favourite was the South African Chenin Blanc with the cod dish. The combination of the wine with the salmon roe in the dish truly evoked the taste of the ocean – it’s one of the best pairings I’ve ever had, and it’s something I’ll remember for a long time. Overall, I’m absolutely amazed by the brilliance of their restaurants: the menu, the quality of ingredients, the staff, and the whole experience. Huge kudos to the team for creating something so memorable. I genuinely cannot wait to visit again.
The food was so so good! Perfect and 10/10. They also have a really nice wine list! We tried the tasting menu and we absolutely loved it! The menu also had a lot of little surprises and every dish was perfect! If you are in Dublin and looking for places for lunch/dinner, would totally recommend this place! The service was also really good, and we will definitely come back!
