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Citrus Restaurant

Harold Lynch and Beth Haughton's restaurant is a lovely bright space, with windows on two sides and simple uncluttered tables - not a lot to absorb the sound of happy people enjoying Harold's cooking, but there's a good buzz.

The style is international but as much as possible is based on local produce: meats and fish come from the English Market. Harold's menus read simply and are full of things you'd love to try - and a plate of anti-pasti makes a good start with your aperitif, while making the main choices.

Starters might include a mildly spicy fish soup with rouille and there will usually be one or two tempting vegetarian dishes and updated classics such as salmon & potato cakes; excellent raw materials are generally allowed to speak for themselves.

Tempting desserts tend to be variations on favourite themes and a well-chosen wine list is short but sweet.

Service, under Beth's supervision, is charming and efficient.

Seats 60. Toilets wheelchair accessible. Children welcome before 9pm. Mon-Sat: L12-3.30, D 5.30-10, Sun D only, 5-9. House wine €18.50. SC discretionary. Closed L Sun, Christmas Day. Amex, MasterCard, Visa, Laser.

Directions:

Through Douglas village, 1st left after Bully's Restaurant.