The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in Galway

20 restaurants in Galway, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.

1. 1

   Aniar

   1 Michelin star 2026

   American

   53 Lower Dominick Street, Galway, Republic of Ireland

2. 2

   The Pullman Restaurant

   1 Michelin star 2026

   American

   Glenlo Abbey Hotel, Kentfield, Bushypark, Galway, Republic of Ireland

3. 3

   The Dough Bros

   Pizza

   Cathedral Buildings, Middle Street, Galway, Dublin H91 ERD1, Republic of Ireland

4. 4

   Woozza

   Pizza

   14 Sea Road, Galway, Republic of Ireland

5. 5

   Hooked Seafood Restaurant

   Seafood

   65 Henry St, Galway, Co. Galway, H91 DP78, Ireland

6. 6

   Brasserie On The Corner

   Seafood, Steakhouse

   25 Eglinton Street, Galway, Galway, Republic of Ireland

7. 7

   Jungle Cafe Galway

   Cafe & bakery

   34 Prospect Hill, Galway, H91 NP93, Ireland

8. 8

   Scotty's Burgers and Wings

   Steakhouse, American

   Cuirt na Coiribe, Headford Rd, Galway, Republic of Ireland

9. 9

   John Keogh's

   Bars & drinks

   22-24 Upper Dominick Street, Galway, Republic of Ireland

10. 10

    Donnelly's of Barna

    Seafood, Bars & drinks

    Barna, Galway, Barna, Co. Galway, Republic of Ireland

11. 11

    Sangria Tapas Restaurant

    Latin American, American, Bars & drinks

    5 Buttermilk Walk, Galway, Dublin H91 D2C4, Republic of Ireland

12. 12

    Cava Bodega

    Spanish

    Unit One Middle Street Mews, Middle Street, Galway, Republic of Ireland

13. 13

    La Collina Restaurant

    Italian

    169 Upper Salthill, Galway, Republic of Ireland

14. 14

    McCambridge's Of Galway Ltd

    American, Cafe & bakery

    38-39 Shop Street, Galway, Republic of Ireland

15. 15

    Dela Restaurant

    Seafood, Vegetarian

    51 Lower Dominick Street, Galway, Dublin H91 E3F1, Republic of Ireland

16. 16

    Gourmet Tart Company

    American, Cafe & bakery

    Unit 5, Ravens Terrace, Claddagh, Galway, Republic of Ireland

17. 17

    The Dail Bar, Galway

    Seafood

    42-44 Middle Street, Galway, Dublin H91 R8W3, Republic of Ireland

18. 18

    Mona Lisa

    Italian, Pizza

    17 William Street W, Galway, Republic of Ireland

19. 19

    The Charcoal Grill Eyre Square

    3 Prospect Hill Eyre square, Galway H91 T291 Ireland

20. 20

    56 Central

    Bars & drinks, Cafe & bakery

    5-6 Shop Street, Galway, Republic of Ireland

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Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed September 2026.