Although small in size, Oranmore is full of fantastic cafés and restaurants, many of which are among the best in Galway!
We want to share with you some of our favourite places to grab a bite to eat while you are in town so read on below to check out our top recommendations. Oranmore's food scene showcases a mix of eateries that specialise in Italian and French cuisine, pizzas, bar food and more. Check it all out right here...
Raviolo Verde
Location: Carraig Láir, Oranhill // check them out
Raviolo Verde is a stylish Italian restaurant that serves delicious authentic cuisine. Their great tasting dishes include gourmet pizzas and homemade pasta such as their signature Ravioli Verdi. This restaurant has taken traditional Italian recipes and added their own flair with exquisite results. They are open until late every evening making them a fantastic option for enjoying Italian cuisine in Galway. They even offer their own homemade ice creams (vegan options available), milkshakes and sundaes.
above: photo from Raviolo Verde, by Ciarán MacChoncarraige
GIGAS Dinergrill
Location: Howley Court, Dublin Rd, Innplot // check them out
GIGAS Dinergrill provides delicious, made to order meals every time. They specialise in using locally sourced produce to create fresh and tasty dishes, from burgers that just burst with flavour and pizzas that are straight from the oven to the classic dish of fish and chips. GIGAS Dinergrill is gourmet food at its finest! Available for dine-in or takeaway, we recommend that you tuck into this impressive menu over a tasty pint at their neighbours Porterhouse’s beer garden.
above: photo from Gigas Dinergrill, by Ado Lyons
Armorica
Location: Main Street // check them out
Merging French cuisine and welcoming boutique guest rooms in one space, there’s nowhere else in Galway like Armorica. It consists of an intimate but open dining space with a street view, a beautiful conservatory with garden views, outdoor seating, and elegant guest accommodation. Your visit here can consist of their award-winning breakfast in the morning and in the evenings you can enjoy a meal that takes inspiration from classic French styles accompanied with French wines.
above: photo from Armorica, by Ciarán MacChoncarraige
Basilico
Location: Main St // check them out
If fresh, homemade and organic Italian food with a full bar menu and fantastic ambiance sounds good to you; you simply need to book yourself in for a meal at the authentic Italian and multi-award-winning restaurant, Basilico. Everything they offer has been prepared with their guests in mind making for a lovely experience. Their stone-baked pizzas and authentic Italian breads are hard to beat for both taste and price and it's prepared fresh every day in-house using locally sourced ingredients.
above: photo courtesy of Basilico
Urban Fire
Location: Beer Garden at Glynn’s Bar // check them out
We aren’t kidding when we say that Urban Fire’s wood-fired pizzas rival the best in Ireland and if you have no idea what Urban Fire is, we are more than happy to give you all the deets. Located in the beer garden of Glynn’s Bar, the handmade pizzas from Urban Fire are absolutely to-die for. Regardless of what you order we suggest pairing your pizza with a creamy pint of Guinness from the bar in order to fully embrace this phenomenal foodie experience. Available for sit-in or takeaway, be sure to give them a try!
above: photo from Urban Fire, by Ciarán MacChoncarraige
The 2 Iron Bar & Restaurant
Location: Galway Bay Golf Resort, Renville // check them out
Open from 9am to serve breakfast with a view, The 2 Iron Bar & Restaurant at the Galway Bay Golf Resort has loads of delightful options of food and drink for you to avail of. This bar and restaurant overlooks a beautiful golf course on the edge of Galway Bay making it one of the most unique dining experiences in East Galway. Open to both members and non-members of the golf club, here all guests can enjoy dishes that have been expertly made by their team of skilled chefs alongside a full bar menu.
above: photo courtesy of Galway Bay Golf Resort
Ground & Co
Location: Unit 4, Páirc An Chlóchair, Innplot // check them out
Ground & Co in Oranmore is located in a convenient place to pull in for a coffee and some lunch. You’ll find them beside Tesco and Evergreen, with ample parking, both indoor and outdoor seating and stunning views of Oranmore Castle. They'll be serving up all the same goodies you've come to know and love from Galway’s own Tribe Hospitality Group so be sure to add this to your must visit list.
above: photo from Ground & Co, by Ciarán MacChoncarraige
Espresso 44
Location: Marian House, an tSráid Mhór, Innplot // check them out
Espresso 44 in Oranmore has loads of parking beside it and offers a variety of delicious coffee, treats, and sandwiches to fuel you up! This bright and friendly café serves tons of tasty food options such as their famous sausage rolls, gourmet sandwiches, wraps and more. Additionally, their award-winning Fixx coffee is the perfect pick-me-up after a day on the road.
above: photo from Espresso 44 Oranmore
Roots Café & Bistro
Location: Unit 2, Ground floor, Oranmore Business Park // check them out
This popular family of cafés has spread its roots all the way to Oranmore - another location but with all the same fantastic flavours that you've come to know from Roots Café & Bistro! They specialise in good times and good food, with a menu consisting of everything from light fluffy crepes, crispy pizza to delicious pastas and a great selection of wines and beers, and amazing coffee.
above: photo courtesy of Roots Café & Bistro
Banditos
Location: Main St // check them out
It may have started out with humble beginnings, however in less than a year from opening their food truck, Banditos opened its doors to a new premise on Oranmore’s Main Street in 2018 and they have only grown from there! Providing delicious authentic Mexican food to East Galway, the yummy tex-mex style food at Banditos is available for sit-in or takeaway. They were also named Best Mexican at the Just Eat Ireland’s Best Takeaway Awards in 2022, so we simply insist you visit them while you are in this area.
above: photo courtesy of Banditos
Feature photo from Raviolo Verde, by Ciarán MacChoncarraige
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