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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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The Courthouse Restaurant

Consistently excellent Mediterranean cooking and helpful, professional service all encourage frequent return visits to Piero Melis's deservedly popular restaurant
Restaurant Seats 40 (private room 12). D Wed-Sun in summer: Wed-Sat 5.30pm-9.30pm. Sun 4pm-8.30pm. Early D Wed-Sat 5.30pm-7pm, Sun 4pm-7.30pm, from about €40, also à la carte. House wines from €29, glass from €8.50, includes some organic/vegan options. SC 10% on parties of 6+.Closed Mon-Tue, Christmas, 2 weeks after Feb 14. Possibly also 10 days Jun or Sep. Free WiFi. MasterCard, Visa. abbreviations

One of the region's most popular and highly-regarded restaurants is to be found in the old courthouse of the attractive village of Kinlough, where owner-chef Piero Melis offers consistently good contemporary cooking in the Mediterranean style, with some local influences.


With an open fire in the main room, which makes it especially appealing on chilly days, this little restaurant is a welcoming place and full of charm.


Piero's philosophy is to keep it simple and allow his carefully sourced local foods to take centre stage, but - with dishes such as a starter of Home made lobster or crab parcel with mascarpone basil sun dried tomato sauce, and main of Pan fried Quail with champ wild mushroom & balsamic reduction both typical of the choices on his extensive and very appealing menus - this simplicity is skilfully achieved.


Specialities include Thornhill duck from Co Cavan - perhaps a peppered Thornhill duck breast with spinach & wild mushroom sauce - and ever-popular steak which is matured on the bone for 10 days and then allowed to mature for a further 14 days after boning.


And, in typically Italian fashion, you can be sure of ending your meal on a high with really delicious desserts such as a properly wobbly panncotta, with summer berries perhaps, a superb house tiramisu, or a seasonal dessert plate.


Consistently excellent cooking, wide ranging menus and helpful, professional service all encourage frequent return visits - and booking is strongly advised at this understandably popular restaurant.


 

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Last Updated: 23-05-2023
Author: Georgina Campbell
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Off main Donegal-Sligo road (N15), 5 km towards Sligo from Bundoran. Take turning directly opposite Tullaghan House.
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