Aniar, Galway — Absolutely Exceptional

Mussels, kohlrabi.
Venison, parsnip.
Cod, lovage.
Potato, beef.
Langoustine, sea lettuce.
Beef, oyster.
Cheese, lardo.

A small little place in the center of Galway. The service was friendly and attentive and extremely knowledgeable, as was the sommelier.

Every dish is made from ingredients from Ireland, same thing with the decor, tables, plates, silverware, etc.

24 courses(!) but each was delicate and beautifully prepared. The star were the sea dishes, with saltiness of the ocean perfectly paired with other ingredients. It all ended with the venison entree that was extremely soft and flavorful.

Perhaps the biggest takeaway was that everything was cooked to perfection, respecting the foundation of the plate and not altering it too much from its natural flavors.

We did the regular wine pairing and each wine came every 2-3 servings, all great too, but the champagne they served before the food came was exceptional (will try to get the name sorry lol)

Really a beautiful evening that’ll be remembered for a very long time.