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're traveling as a couple and you're traveling solo.
Short answer
Is Pichet worth it?
Pichet is a specialist choice, not a default stop.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
Smart blue-and-white room, brisk service and a Bib Gourmand kitchen that quietly outcooks the central-bistro pack.
- 02
Not flashy — but the value and the consistency are the point.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Pichet is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Pichet is an easy yes.
Food is a reason to travel
Pichet rewards a trip built around food & drink.
Think twice if
You're watching the budget
Save the money. Pichet does not return enough for the price.
You only have one day
Keep Pichet only when it outranks a half-day elsewhere.
You're traveling with kids
With kids, Pichet needs the right timing and tolerance.
You care about the visual experience
Pichet offers some beauty & photography, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
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 ↗