Dublin’s Perfect Birthday Splurge: 1-Michelin Star Magic! ⭐

📍 D’Olier Street Restaurant 💶 Tasting Menu: €128 (13 courses) "Pricey? Yes. But birthdays deserve indulgence!" 🥳 📅 Visited: Thursday, 27th Feb (Weekends book out fast—weekdays are easier!) 🔄 Menu Changes: Slight updates every 8 weeks, but core dishes stay. ⚠️ Portion Warning: By Course 7-8, I was 80% full—pace yourself! 🥲 🍽️ The Birthday Feast Breakdown: 1️⃣ Beef Tartare 🌟 "Even a non-beef eater loved this!" Korean chili kick + silky texture. 🌶️🐄 2️⃣ Cheese-Stuffed Flatbread 🧀🔥 "Warm, gooey, and so fragrant." 3️⃣ Squid 🌟🌟 "Star dish alert!" Sweet daikon + subtle spice = perfection. 🦑💥 4️⃣ Pancake & Foie Gras Parfait 🥞🦢 "Fluffy pancakes + candied walnuts = 😍. But the foie gras? Polarizing." 5️⃣ Crab & Shrimp Cake 🦀🌟🌟🌟 "My TOP 3! Salty-sweet with apple-infused crab mousse—genius. 🍏 6️⃣ Pretzel & Chive Cream Cheese 🥨✨ "Oat-based pretzel + savory cream cheese = addictive." (Cue happy tears.) 7️⃣ Sea Bass 🐟🌟🌟🌟 "Crispy skin, delicate spice, poured tableside—main course heaven." 8️⃣ Irish Wagyu 🥩 "Medium-rare but no blood! Truffle mash stole the show." 🍄 (Beef = meh for me.) 9️⃣ Citrus Sorbet 🍊🌟 "Zesty reset! Ready for Round 2." 🔟 Chocolate Dessert 🍫 "Gold leaf ✨ + jelly layer = fancy. Lemon balm? Too tart for me." 1️⃣1️⃣ Honeycake 🍯🌟 "The SWEET WINNER! Toasted walnuts = chef’s kiss."* 1️⃣2️⃣ Apple Tarte 🍎 "Not my jam (literally), but apple lovers might disagree." 1️⃣3️⃣ Truffle Chocolate � "Just… chocolate. Wish it wowed me." 📦 Pro Tip: You can doggy-bag the last 3 desserts—but we powered through for the gram. 💪 💫 Why It Shines: Service: Waiters describe every dish like poetry. 🎤 Vibes: Intimate, elegant, birthday-approved. 🥂 Final Verdict: Savories > Sweets. (Desserts, step it up! 👀) #MichelinDublin #BirthdaySplurge #FoodieGram #IrishFineDining #TreatYourself