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Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade

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Osta Cafe & Wine Bar

Run by Brid Torrades, who is a leader in the Euro-Toques and Slow Food campaigns for better food, and well-known for her ardent support of local organic food and small producers, the food here has immediacy and real depth of flavour
Seats 35 (+ 10 outdoors). Open Mon-Sat 8am-5pm (Fri to 6pm), Sun 9am-3pm. (Kitchen closes an hour ahead). A la carte. No sc. No reservations. Children welcome (high chair). Toilets wheelchair accessible. Air conditioning. WiFi. Visa, MasterCard. abbreviations

The Garavogue river sweeps past this bright and airy café in the centre of Sligo town and the floor to ceiling glass frontage makes it a delightful spot for coffee (organic and fairly traded) or a more substantial meal.


Run by Brid Torrades, who is a leader in the Euro-Toques and Slow Food campaigns for better food, and well-known for her ardent support of local organic food and small producers, the food here has immediacy and real depth of flavour; breads and pastries from Brid’s bakery at Ballinafad are a speciality, also Irish cheeses and charcuterie.


Osta begins every day with a very local breakfast (and a vegetarian option is offered) but it is perhaps best known for its Saturday and Sunday morning brunches, when many of the breakfast favourites are served along with a range of other dishes and home bakes - and, for many, it's nothing less than a weekly pilgrimage in order to linger over their famous pancakes and an excellent cup of barista-prepared coffee. 


Later menus include modestly-described soups which are very good indeed and come with home-made brown bread, quite complex in flavour and with a nice texture. Knockalara cheese & spinach quiche is a speciality and other interesting options include Tullynascreen herb goats cheese with roasted vegetables & salad sandwich, and an exceptionally fresh and crunchy chicken and toasted almond salad with a light creamy dressing.


Daily specials chalked up on a blackboard include paninis and wraps - usually with a bit of a twist, such as chicken with jalepeno relish and cream cheese. And it would be difficult to leave without sampling something from a spectacular array of home-made cakes including coconut muffins, almond croissants, raspberry tarts, cream sponges and, of course, another famous dish - the famous Bakewell tart.


A small bar area makes a good spot to sip wine from a well chosen list (all 13 offered on the café menu are available by the glass) and tapas are also on offer in the evening.

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Last Updated: 21-11-2022
Author: Georgina Campbell
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Garavogue Weir View (near Hyde Bridge), Stephen Street , Sligo Co Sligo
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