Two Irish restaurants in Kilkenny have picked up prestigious Michelin stars, it has been revealed in the 2014 Great Britain and Ireland Guide.
A total of eight restaurants in Ireland appear on the one star list with the new additions, Lady Helen and Campagne.
At the moment Ireland has just one two star Michelin rated restaurant – Patrick Guilbaud in Dublin.
Locks Brasserie in Dublin lost its one star status.
11 Irish restaurants were named as “Bib Gourmands”, which the guide describes as establishments with “good food at moderate prices.”
Four restaurants in Ireland lost this status but the Brasserie at bon appétit in Malahide was added onto the list.
In total, there are four three star restaurants in the guide, 21 two star Michelin restaurants and 142 who have one star.
Images via Campagne and Lady Helen
