Aniar

Committed to honouring local and wild ingredients in contemporary Irish cuisine, Aniar, the only Michelin-starred restaurant in the west of Ireland, offers an inventive, farm-to-plate Irish menu and an extensive wine list in a bright, homey interior.

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address53 Lower Dominick Street, Galway
emailfood@aniarrestaurant.ie
openingHoursTue–Sat 5:30pm–10pm, Sun & Mon closed
phone+353 91 535 947
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