Taste Of Dublin Is Coming - Here's All You Need To Know

Food lovers are in for a treat as Taste of Dublin 2026 returns to Merrion Square this week, bringing together some of the capital's most exciting restaurants, chefs and food producers for four days of dining, demonstrations and entertainment.

The annual festival will run from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, June 14, with organisers promising a mix of established favourites, emerging culinary talent and brand-new dining concepts.

Taste of Dublin, Merrion Square

Among the newcomers making their Taste of Dublin debut this year are IBILE, a West African concept led by Tolu Asemota, modern Thai restaurant Achara, and Brazilian street food specialists Rei Momo. Also joining the line-up are Dosa Dosa, following the launch of its first permanent restaurant, and Chimac, which will showcase a new collaboration with Sicín Sásta.

Several festival favourites are also returning. Parrilla will once again serve its Mexican-inspired menu, while BIG FAN brings back its popular Chinese dishes. Steak specialists Bovinity and Indian-Pakistani restaurant Daata are also among the returning names.

Taste of Dublin, BIG FAN. Photo credit, Allen Kiely

Other restaurants confirmed for this year's event include Shaku Maku, known for its Palestinian cuisine, Bar Italia, The Salt Project, and long-time Taste of Dublin favourite King Sitric Oyster Bar.

Visitors can also look forward to a number of unique collaborations and experiences. Teeling Whiskey will partner with Brazilian barbecue specialists BAH33°, while live-fire cooking demonstrations and chef-led events will take place throughout the festival.

This year's full restaurant line-up includes:

• IBILE
• Bovinity
• BIG FAN
• King Sitric Oyster Bar
• Achara
• Shaku Maku
• Bar Italia
• The Salty Buoy
• Parrilla
• The Salt Project
• Chimac x Sicín Sásta
• Teeling x BAH33°
• Daata
• Dosa Dosa

The festival is once again supported by headline sponsor JYSK, which will introduce a new House of JYSK installation showcasing Scandinavian-inspired home and outdoor living designs.

Taste Of Dublin. Photo credit, Carolina Faruolo

Taste of Dublin will be split across eight sessions over the four days:

Thursday

• Afternoon Session: 12pm – 4.30pm
• Evening Session: 6pm – 10.30pm

Friday

• Afternoon Session: 12pm – 4.30pm
• Evening Session: 6pm – 10.30pm

Saturday

• Afternoon Session: 12pm – 4.30pm
• Evening Session: 6pm – 10.30pm

Sunday

• Afternoon Session: 12pm – 4.30pm
• Evening Session: 6pm – 10.30pm

Tickets are sold separately for each session and are only valid for the date and time shown on the ticket. Standard tickets start from €19.50.

From street food and barbecue to fine dining and oysters, Taste of Dublin 2026 is set to showcase the best of Ireland's food scene in the heart of the capital.