Restaurant Chestnut is a cozy Michelin-starred gem where innovative local dishes shine and the friendly staff make for an unforgettable dining experience.
The Chestnut Tree, Staball Hill, Ballydehob, Co. Cork, P81 X681, Ireland Get directions
€100+ · Menu
"In the coastal West Cork village of Ballydehob, lies this wonderful restaurant where a shorter version of their tasting menu offers one of the cheapest Michelin Star dinners in Ireland. It’s a very likeable place, with charming service and well-matched wine flights enhancing the overall experience. The cooking itself is full of flavour, with nicely balanced combinations and quality ingredients cooked with supreme skill. 4 Courses, Weds-Fri Dinner – €70" - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"There's a laid-back feel to this sweet, intimate restaurant where the shelves are laden with wine, mead and all manner of jars full of produce marinating, curing or fermenting. Skeaghanore duck is among the County Cork produce championed on the constantly evolving tasting menu, where skilfully prepared dishes show a great understanding of textures and tastes, and are pleasingly understated in their pure, natural flavours. Smaller growers are present in the wine pairings, while they make their own juices and cordials for the non-alcoholic option." - Michelin Inspector
"Chef-owner of Michelin-Starred Restaurant Chestnut, Rob Krawczyk is running morning and evening cookery classes once a week." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"Son of famous charcutier, Frank, Rob Krawczyk grew up in Schull, West Cork. Having travelled the world, Rob returned to his roots, knowing that he could rely on the area’s suppliers for the quality produce he needed to cook his understated style of dishes with their focus on pure, natural flavours. He and his partner Elaine have transformed a rundown old pub into a sweet, intimate restaurant and Rob plans his menus around the best ingredients available from local suppliers." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"Locally-born Rob and his partner Elaine have transformed this old pub into a sweet, intimate restaurant with an elegant style and a relaxed feel. He has a great understanding of textures and flavors and dishes are understated with a focus on pure, natural flavors and regional produce." - Abbe Baker
