Uno Mas

The Verdict

Uno Mas on Aungier Street is the kind of restaurant Dublin doesn't have enough of: genuinely good food at a price point that doesn't require a special occasion to justify. With back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand recognitions in 2024 and 2025, and the #1 ranking on Star Wine List in both 2023 and 2024, this Spanish-focused spot has earned its reputation honestly. If you're deciding between a mid-range dinner in Dublin's city centre, book here first. The counter seats are worth requesting specifically.

About Uno Mas

Picture this: you've just sat down at the counter, a glass of fino in hand, and the room is moving at that particular frequency you only find in restaurants where the staff actually want to be there. Uno Mas runs at a warm, lively pitch — the kind of place where conversation carries easily until the later hours, when the energy ticks up a notch. Come before 7:30 PM if you want the room at its most relaxed. Come later if you want to feel the full buzz.

The restaurant sits at 6 Aungier St, a stretch of Dublin 2 that has quietly become one of the more interesting eating streets in the city. Uno Mas shares DNA with Bastible, another serious operation nearby, though the two serve different purposes: Bastible goes deeper on Modern Irish tasting menus at a higher price point, while Uno Mas keeps things accessible without softening the ambition.

The food takes Spain as its anchor. The menu moves through Spanish-inspired small plates in the 'para picar' section before landing on more substantial mains — dishes described by Michelin inspectors as "well-executed" and "unfussy" with "many layers of flavour and texture." That language matters here: this isn't a restaurant trying to impress you with complexity for its own sake. The cooking earns attention by being genuinely good rather than elaborate. For a returning visitor, the advice is to start at the para picar section and work your way through rather than going straight to mains, the smaller plates reward exploration and set the table for what follows.

Chef Fergus Caffrey now leads the kitchen, following Paul McNamara's move to Lena in Portobello. Kitchen transitions at restaurants this well-regarded always warrant a watchful eye, but Uno Mas continues to hold its Bib Gourmand, which suggests the quality hasn't drifted. The service philosophy here deserves specific mention: the Michelin guide describes staff as "enthusiastic" and "personable," and this is not a throwaway line. At the €€ price point, it's common to get efficient but impersonal service. Uno Mas manages warmth without sacrificing pace, and that combination is harder to pull off than it looks. The service earns the price point rather than hiding behind it.

The drinks program is a serious differentiator. A dedicated sherry list alongside a vermouth-based cocktail selection isn't standard practice for a restaurant at this tier, and the Star Wine List #1 ranking across two consecutive years confirms this isn't accidental. If wine is important to your evening, Uno Mas over-delivers relative to comparable €€ options in the city. Host on the north side competes on value at a similar price point but with a Nordic-inflected menu, the wine and sherry angle at Uno Mas is a clear differentiator if Spanish-leaning drinks matter to your group.

Uno Mas is the sister restaurant to Etto, which led the way on Aungier Street before this room opened. That lineage gives it something many newer Dublin restaurants lack: a proven operator running the front and back of house with genuine experience. Etto's track record is built into Uno Mas's DNA, and it shows in the consistency of both food and service.

For context on what else is happening in the city, see our full Dublin restaurants guide, our full Dublin bars guide, and our full Dublin hotels guide. If you're building a wider Irish trip, Aniar in Galway, Bastion in Kinsale, and Campagne in Kilkenny are worth adding to your itinerary. For serious fine dining in Dublin itself, Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen and Patrick Guilbaud operate at a different register entirely. Liath in Blackrock and dede in Baltimore are further afield but worth knowing if you're exploring beyond the capital. For Mediterranean-focused cooking at the other end of the spectrum, La Brezza in Ascona and Arnaud Donckele & Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton in Saint-Tropez show where the Mediterranean cuisine category can go at higher price points. Closer to home, Terre in Castlemartyr is a strong option if you're heading out of Dublin. Kicky's and Peploe's are also worth knowing for different occasions in the city. Rounding out the Dublin picture, mae operates at €€€ for a Southern-inflected Modern Cuisine experience, while our Dublin wineries guide and our Dublin experiences guide are useful for building out a full visit.

Practical Details

Address: 6 Aungier St, Dublin, D02 WN47, Ireland. Price range: €€, mid-range by Dublin standards, over-delivers relative to the tier. Cuisine: Spanish-focused Mediterranean. Bookings: Easy to secure; book ahead rather than walking in to guarantee the counter seats, which are worth specifically requesting. Dress: No formal dress code, smart casual fits the room. Leading seats: Counter. Leading for: Couples, solo diners, and small groups; the counter works particularly well for two. Drinks: Dedicated sherry list and vermouth-based cocktails alongside a serious wine list, order from both.

Awards & Recognition

• Michelin Bib Gourmand, 2024 and 2025
• Star Wine List #1, 2023 and 2024
• Google rating: 4.8 from 707 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I order at Uno Mas?

• Start in the 'para picar' section for Spanish-inspired small plates before moving to the mains.
• The sherry list and vermouth cocktails are a deliberate part of the experience, order from both, not just the wine list.
• Michelin inspectors single out the mains as "well-executed" with "many layers of flavour and texture", don't skip them in favour of grazing only.
• The cheese flan (flan de queso) at dessert is described as the kind of dish regulars return for specifically.

Is Uno Mas worth the price?

• Yes, clearly. Two consecutive Bib Gourmands mean Michelin inspectors agree the kitchen over-delivers at the €€ price point.
• The Star Wine List #1 ranking two years running means the drinks program adds value that similar-priced restaurants in Dublin don't match.
• If you're comparing on value, Uno Mas is harder to beat at this price tier in Dublin city centre.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Uno Mas?

• Uno Mas is not primarily known as a tasting menu restaurant, the format here leans toward sharing plates and individual mains rather than a fixed progression.
• If a tasting menu is your priority at the €€€-€€€€ range, consider Bastible or Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen instead.
• At Uno Mas, the better move is to work through several small plates and a main rather than looking for a set menu structure.

Is Uno Mas good for solo dining?

• The counter is one of the better solo dining setups in Dublin, you're in the room, not sidelined at a small table near the entrance.
• The service style (described by Michelin as enthusiastic and personable) makes solo dining comfortable rather than awkward.
• At €€, it's an easy call for a solo dinner in the city centre without the formality of a full fine dining booking.

Can Uno Mas accommodate groups?

• The restaurant suits small groups comfortably, two to four is the sweet spot for the format.
• Larger parties should book ahead and ask about table configuration; the counter works well for one or two.
• The sharing plates format (para picar section) is naturally well-suited to groups who want to try across the menu.

What are alternatives to Uno Mas in Dublin?

• Host, €€, Nordic-inflected Modern Cuisine. Comparable price point, different cuisine direction. A solid alternative if Spanish food isn't a priority.
• Bastible, €€€€, Modern Irish. Step up in price and formality; worth it for a longer, more structured meal.
• mae, €€€, Modern Cuisine with Southern influence. Sits between Uno Mas and the fine dining tier on both price and format.
• Patrick Guilbaud, €€€€, Modern French. The other end of the spectrum; bring a different budget and expectations.

Is Uno Mas good for a special occasion?

• For a mid-range special occasion, birthday dinner, celebration without the fine dining price tag, yes, it works well.
• The atmosphere is warm and lively rather than hushed and formal, which suits celebrations better than some of Dublin's more austere options.
• For a milestone occasion where ceremony matters as much as food, Patrick Guilbaud or Matsukawa are more appropriate, but Uno Mas is the stronger choice if you want great food without the formality tax.