Forest Avenue Restaurant

Tucked on a street off the Grand Canal, Forest Avenue is firmly established as one of the go-to Dublin restaurants for fine dining with an effortlessly relaxed vibe. Named after the street where one of its owners grew up in Queens, New York, chef John Wyer’s approach is to use simple ingredients from Ireland’s best producers. The lunch and dinner tasting menus feature everything from a turnip velouté to sika deer with parsnip memorably enhanced by just enough chef-y artistry—and there’s an expertly chosen wine list.

Named after the street in Queens where chef-owner Sandy Wyer grew up, Forest Avenue is a star on the Dublin food stage. The menu is a five-course taster, and while choice is limited, quality and value are off the charts. The open kitchen gives the place a lively vibe and Sandy and her Irish husband, John, are only too willing to discuss each dish with interested guests.

Tucked on a street off the Grand Canal, Forest Avenue is firmly established as one of the go-to Dublin restaurants for fine dining with an effortlessly relaxed atmosphere. Named after the street where one of its owners grew up in Queens, New York, chef John Wyer’s approach is to use simple ingredients from Ireland’s best producers. The lunch and dinner tasting menus feature everything from a turnip velouté to sika deer with parsnip memorably enhanced by just enough cheffy artistry, and there’s an expertly chosen wine list.

Forest Avenue (and sister restaurant Forest And Marcy) challenges expectations and delivers something exciting to the Dublin food scene and will transport you to another world. Everything about Forest Avenue screams perfection: a stunning dining room, innovative dishes, really affordable prices and top-class service. The neighbourhood diner is situated on Sussex Terrace in Dublin 4 and carries all of the good factors of such a highbrow area – they do it with poise and precision rather than shoving notions down your throat.

In Dublin, John & Sandy Wyer of Forest Avenue in Dublin 4 continue to operate their restaurant as a green grocers due to high demand. With a wide selection of fresh bread, vegetables, pasta, readymade meals, fresh meat and fish available, you will find everything you need to create your very own at-home masterpiece and they will deliver locally. Dinner boxes are coming soon too and the baby of the family, Little Forest in Blackrock are also open for mouthwatering click and collect pizza.

A modern, intimate, warm, produce-driven restaurant just outside the city centre, Forest Avenue Restaurant has been recognised in the Michelin Guide for its exquisite food and high-quality Irish hospitality. A family-run restaurant, the atmosphere here is intimate yet relaxed, making for one of the best hidden gem dining experiences you’ll find anywhere in the city. The six course tasting menu changes frequently to reflect the changing seasons and availability of produce.

Forest Avenue is the newest addition to this list, having popped up on Sussex Terrace beside the Grand Canal in November 2013. John and Sandy Wyer, who had previously spent time in the kitchens of L'Ecrivain, are the couple behind one of Dublin's most exciting fine dining venues of the past few years. Forest Avenue is pitched as a 'neighbourhood dining room' with an emphasis on modern tasting menus that are more affordable than many of their city centre counterparts.

Inspired by neighbourhood eateries of Queens NYC, John and Sandy Wyer brought the trailblazing Forest Avenue to the pretty suburb of Dublin 4 in 2013. Designed to offer a blend of informal and high end, the restaurant ‘came from our soul’, says John. During the pandemic they made the bold decision to pivot completely, turning their main premises into an artisan deli and grocery, and their wine bar, Forest & Mercy, into a compact version of the original restaurant.

Listed on the Michelin Guide, Forest Avenue has different vibes than others on the list, opting for smaller tasting plates packed with complex flavours, over great big mounds of pasta. Such is the demand for Forest Avenue’s pasta that the team produce it for sale in their Greengrocers section. 3FE owner Colin Harmon is a big fan, telling us he opts for “whatever incarnation of the Agnolotti dish in Forest Avenue that’s on the go.

At Forest Avenue, a trendy restaurant in Dublin’s leafy Ballsbridge neighbourhood, you don’t have to decide what to order. It requires faith to serve just a six-course tasting menu, but this kitchen more than offers a contemporary, imaginative menu that looks as amazing as it tastes. The elegant plating helps the seasonal and local ingredients to show, and the menu changes regularly, while vegetarians still have a choice.

Forest Avenue, named after a street in Queens, New York, where the co-owner hails from, brings a slice of cosmopolitan chic to Dublin. This neighborhood restaurant in Ballsbridge is lauded for its innovative and seasonal tasting menus, as well as its sustainable approach to dining. The open kitchen adds an inviting flair to the space, and the menu is inspired by the best of what the local markets have to offer.

In the suburb of Ballsbridge, Forest Avenue stands out as a culinary gem. This Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant offers a seasonal and ever-evolving menu that reflects the creativity and expertise of its chefs. Known for their commitment to sustainability, Forest Avenue prioritizes ethical sourcing and waste reduction.

John and Sandy’s restaurant was an immediate icon in Dublin and has always had a focused wine list to pair with its contemporary menu. From Austria to Spain you’ll find a special glass or bottle. In its original identity, Forest Avenue was an open-plan restaurant with full views of the kitchen.

But finally comes Una, the latest venture from the folks behind Forest Avenue with some involvement from the guys behind Bunsen. The early buzz about the loaves and laminate pastries here has seen rain-soaked 8am queues patiently waiting their turn, so we had to find out if it was worth it.

Bright, calm and quietly confident, Forest Avenue serves thoughtful plates that change with the seasons. The tasting menu is refined but relaxed, and the service feels more like a warm welcome than a performance. It’s what neighbourhood fine dining should be.

Relaxed and informal in atmosphere, Forest Avenue is nevertheless serious about its food. The menu changes with the seasons and features magnificent produce from all over Ireland. A tasting menu is available for under €70.

Located on Sussex Terrace by Dublin’s Grand Canal, Forest Avenue takes the concept of brunch to the next level, with a brunch tasting menu all for €24 per person. It’s a large, clean and bright space.

Normal People fans may recognise the interior of this restaurant off Grand Canal, as it was used as a film location in the hit BBC show. The fine dining tasting menu comes in at €78 per person.

Maynooth is a town that appreciates longevity and across the road from Ely is Avenue, run by Rob and Bronagh Kennedy, a stalwart of the main street there for almost 17 years.