Chestnut - Ballydehob

We had dinner in Chestnut to celebrate our wedding anniversary, courtesy of our adult children. We had the most gorgeous tasting menu which kept getting better... read more We had dinner in Chestnut to celebrate our wedding anniversary, courtesy of our adult children. We had the most gorgeous tasting menu which kept getting better and better with each course. Every element was thought through, beautifully prepared and presented all obviously done not just with expertise, but with love. We certainly ate with our eyes as much as our tummies! Rob and Elaine could not have been more welcoming or charming. The staff are as knowledgeable as they are friendly absolutely no stuffiness in this amazing Michelin starred treasure. The option of lLght Bites upstairs is very clever we'll definitely try that soon. Run, don't walk to book this jewel in West Cork. We drove quite a long way there and back and we'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Went for the snacks and nibbles menu and the signature tasting menu. The dishes in the snacks menu were nice, and the atmosphere upstairs was quite casual. They... read more Went for the snacks and nibbles menu and the signature tasting menu. The dishes in the snacks menu were nice, and the atmosphere upstairs was quite casual. They had a good selection of wines in both, the snacks and the signature menus. The signature tasting menu was excellent, this was, by a remarkable margin, the best fine dining experience I 've ever had. You could see the chef 's attention to detail in each and every dish, and many of these dishes were very innovative and tasted absolutely delicious. Even my least favourite dishes were ones that I would love to have again, and the best ones were to die for. The serving staff were very friendly and so knowledgeable. They knew the cooking methods, the ingredients and the origin of these ingredients. Some of them even gave me general directions to the ingredients ' origins. Kudos to the chefs, service staff and everyone involved who made this experience possible. Highly recommend visiting this place, worth every penny

Perfection of the minute they arrive. the service is exceptional; highlight the balance between friendly, knowledgeable via the menu and profi. I decided to try... read more Perfection of the minute they arrive. the service is exceptional; highlight the balance between friendly, knowledgeable via the menu and profi. I decided to try the alcohol-free pairing to go with my food and it was a joy. it's nice to have the possibility of drinks that give a sense for a drink if they don't drink. the waitress explained every drink and why it would work with the menu. eating was absolutely exquisite. every cursor flows perfectly into the next. only a joy.

A truly special evening. Restaurant Chestnut exceeds our expectations on every visit. A true taste of West Cork created with passion and appreciation for each i... read more A truly special evening. Restaurant Chestnut exceeds our expectations on every visit. A true taste of West Cork created with passion and appreciation for each ingredient. The service is attentive yet not intrusive. A must visit when in the area, it won’t disappoint!

Our meal at Chestnut was unforgettable. The restaurant is located right in the middle of Ballydehob, so we spent some time before dinner checking out a few pubs... read more Our meal at Chestnut was unforgettable. The restaurant is located right in the middle of Ballydehob, so we spent some time before dinner checking out a few pubs and shops, which were all great. We opted for the short tasting menu and were initially worried that it wouldn't be enough food, but were sufficiently full at the end. It's hard to pick a favorite dish because everything was so delicious. The attentive service by the staff matched the quality of the food. Highly recommend Chestnut! Groceries