Ard Bia at Nimmos Restaurant,Cafe à Galway

Nestled by the Spanish Arch in Galway, Ard Bia at Nimmos is a charming establishment that serves elevated rustic cuisine. The cozy and inviting ambiance, with candlelit tables and organic textures, creates a warm and homey atmosphere. The interior design features neutral colors, house-made pantry staples, and local partners' goods available for purchase. The prices are reasonable, with brunch dishes costing around €22 and dinner being more expensive. The restaurant offers a reasonable number of vegetarian and vegan dishes for most meals, and most of the animal proteins are on the more sustainable end of the spectrum. The menu features dishes like wild mushroom tacos, buttermilk and orange pancakes with berry compote and vanilla mascarpone, maple roasted parsnips with apple butter, wild mushrooms, chard, and hazelnuts, and polenta cake. The cocktails are creative, such as the "dark and stormy" with sharp ginger beer and spicy dark rum. The wine list includes a sweet fortified Malbec that pairs well with the chocolate ganache dessert. Ard Bia at Nimmos also supports local art and an interesting project in the Burren, creating a more localized economy and supply chain. The establishment charges €2 per table for water, which goes towards planting trees, wildflowers, vegetables, and fruit trees on their land in the heart of the Burren to create biodiversity in the unique area. Overall, Ard Bia at Nimmos is a fine dining spot that balances upscale with down-to-earth goodness perfectly.