Another day, another ideal meal in Dublin with this one served at casual and comfy Piglet Wine Bar.
This laidback little eatery on the edge of Temple Bar was a last minute idea for dinner – but one that turned out to be brilliant. I loved the concept and the food and left wishing there was something similar in my hood back home in London.
I tried two dishes at Piglet: the grilled octopus with white beans and confit tomato salad and basil dressing (€10.50) and the orecchiette with Gubbeen’s Organic Farm pork ragú, smoked paprika, and Parmesan (€16.00). Both were excellent. Just to my liking actually: attractively presented but without faff or fuss, simple and using only a few key ingredients and not messing with them too much. The octopus was especially yummy and with a perfect texture (not rubbery at all) and nicely teamed with the white beans.
The wine list was a smart compilation of quaffs. But taken by an aperitif special listed on the blackboard, I treated myself to a glass of pineau des Charantes (€8.50) and stayed content with only that to drink.
As relaxed as the venue was service was quick and friendly.
Piglet Wine Bar is located at 5 Cow’s Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, D08 F959. Find out more at pigletwinebar.ie.
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