L'Ecrivain, Michelin star restaurant in Lower Baggot Street, Dublin, Ireland
L'Ecrivain was a fine dining restaurant on Lower Baggot Street in Dublin, combining French cooking techniques with seasonal Irish produce. It had a main dining room and a separate space available for private events.
The restaurant was opened in 1989 by chef Derry Clarke and his wife Sallyann, and earned a Michelin star in 2003. It kept that recognition until it closed in March 2021.
The name L'Ecrivain means "The Writer" in French, an unusual choice for a restaurant in the heart of Dublin that hints at the care put into composing each dish. The dining room had a calm, polished feel, with white tablecloths and an open kitchen that let guests watch the cooks at work.
The restaurant was open for dinner most evenings, with lunch added on Thursdays and Fridays, and Saturday service limited to the evening. Booking directly with the restaurant was necessary, as walk-ins were not an option.
Before receiving its Michelin star in 2003, the restaurant was awarded the Michelin Red M between 1996 and 1999, a distinction given for good food at a fair price. That recognition was a category of its own, not simply a step toward a star.
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