1 Fairgreen Street, Naas

Tel: (045) 883 869

thecandiedwalnut.ie

When hard-working owners combine with a talented chef and well-trained staff, great things can happen. Add a receptive audience and you have a successful formula for a restaurant. So it has come to pass at The Candied Walnut, where the team led by husband and wife Barry and Dawn Hayden have won plaudits from the Restaurant Association of Ireland, and the respect of their local community. The Early Bird Menu for €28 offers a choice of tasty treats like Chicken Liver Parfait, Pan-Fried Cod and Confit of Duck Leg.

Best Dish: Smoked Chicken with Chorizo & Wild Mushroom Pappardelle & Parmesan Cream – €19.50