Bastible at Leonard's Corner in the Liberties is one of Dublin's most thoughtful neighbourhood restaurants. The cooking is rooted in the seasons and in Irish produce — Barry FitzGerald's menu changes regularly and reflects what is good at that moment, whether that is early season asparagus, autumnal game, or winter root vegetables cooked with care and technique.
The room is simple and unpretentious: bare tables, good lighting, a quiet hum. The approach is ambitious without being showy, and the prices are honest by Dublin standards. The tasting menu is excellent value relative to the quality on the plate. Bastible attracts a loyal local following and visiting food writers in roughly equal measure. Booking is advisable, particularly at weekends.