Geata na Cathrach, Fairgreen Road, Galway

Tel: (091) 569 727

loamgalway.com

The big foodie news out west in 2014 was Michelin Star-winning chef Enda McEvoy leaving Aniar and setting up his own operation close to Eyre Square. The philosophy remains the same, with McEvoy making everything from butter and pickled plums to parfait and lardo in-house, and sourcing his other ingredients from local artisan producers. A restaurant that’s different but never for the sake of it, Loam has already garnered its own Michelin Star and was voted ‘Best Chef in Ireland’ at the 2016 Irish Restaurant Awards.

Best Dish: Scallop, Cauliflower & Lardo – as part of the €120 Seven-Course Tasting Menu.