Kinsale’s Rare at The Blue Haven Featured in the Michelin Guide

Kinsale’s Rare at The Blue Haven Earns Coveted Spot 

in the Michelin Guide - Great Britain & Ireland

Rare at The Blue Haven in Kinsale announced this week as one of three Irish additions to The Michelin Guide - Great Britain & Ireland. 

The Michelin Guide distinctions – Stars, Green Stars and Bib Gourmands – are revealed at the annual Michelin Guide Ceremony held each year in a culinary star-studded event held in February. However, the inspectors add restaurants “worthy of recommendation in the Great Britain & Ireland selection” to the guide year-round. This month saw the inclusion of Rare restaurant in Kinsale. 

Described by Michelin as “understated and engaging,” the guide highlights Rare’s rustic-chic dining room and open kitchen, offering a personal touch with chefs delivering dishes to the table. Inspired by the South Indian flavours of Tamil Nadu, Executive Head Chef Meeran Manzoor incorporates bold ingredients like chilli, coconut, tamarind, and date, all paired with West Cork’s finest local produce.

Executive Head Chef Meeran Manzoor (above) is thrilled by the recognition and said: “The team and I are overjoyed to be added to the Michelin Guide. Each tasting menu reflects our creativity and passion, and we’re honoured to be acknowledged in this way.”

In Rare at The Blue Haven, diners can enjoy an intimate, fine-dining tasting menu experience featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients with delicate flavours influenced by chef Meeran’s Tamil Nadu heritage. Diners may add a specially curated wine pairing to complement the experience.  

Rare joins other notable November additions from Ireland, including Landline Restaurant in Kerry and Matsukawa Restaurant in Dublin.

Keep up to date with the latest news by following Rare at Blue Haven on social at @rarekinsale.

Bookings can be made online at www.rare1784.ie, by calling 021 477 2209 or emailing bookings@bluehavenkinsale.com 

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