Pichet
A French-Irish bistro on Trinity Street that has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand under chef-patron Stephen Gibson for years.
The call
Worth it if you are traveling as a couple and you are traveling solo.
Why
- 01
Smart blue-and-white room, brisk service and a Bib Gourmand kitchen that quietly outcooks the central-bistro pack.
Our read - 02
Not flashy — but the value and the consistency are the point.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Pichet works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Pichet works.
Food is a reason to travel
For food & drink, Pichet delivers.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, skip Pichet — the spend outweighs the payoff.
You only have one day
Pichet is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, Pichet is hit or miss.
The plates that decide it
- John Stone beef tartare with black garlic and sesame cracker — the signature starter that shows the kitchen's edge
- The set lunch or early-evening menu — where the Bib Gourmand value really shows
Plan it well
- Cost
- Mid-range; set menus offer good value
- Allow
- 1.5 hours
Sources and method (2)
- A French-Irish bistro on Trinity Street led by chef-patron Stephen Gibson, open since 2009 and long associated with a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand; currently in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide. guide.michelin.com ↗
- pichet.ie ↗