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Lignum (restaurant)

Lignum
Lignum (restaurant) is located in County Galway
Lignum (restaurant)
Location within County Galway
Restaurant information
EstablishedSeptember 27, 2019[1]
OwnerDanny Africano
Head chefDanny Africano
Food typeIrish
Rating1 Michelin star Michelin Guide
LocationSlatefort House, Bullaun, County Galway, H62 H798, Ireland
Coordinates53°14′10″N 8°33′10″W / 53.236079°N 8.5528°W / 53.236079; -8.5528
ReservationsYes
Websitelignum.ie

Lignum (stylised as LIGИUM) is a restaurant in County Galway, Ireland.[2] It was awarded its first Michelin star in 2025.[3]

History

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Lignum was opened by Italian–Irish Danny Africano in Slateford House, 4 km (2.5 mi) north of Loughrea and 32 km (20 mi) east of Galway City, in 2019.[4][5] Its centerpiece is a wood-burning oven; the name is Latin for "wood."[6]

Lignum won Irish Restaurant of the Year in 2022 and received a Michelin star in 2025.[7][8]

Awards

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Michelin star 1 Michelin star (2025–present)

See also

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References

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  1. "Sambos get capital kudos, while horse sense rules out in Thurles". Irish Independent. 4 April 2021.
  2. McCarron, Jamie (11 February 2025). "Michelin star breaks down reasons three new Galway restaurants struck success". Galway Beo.
  3. News, GBFM (11 February 2025). "County Galway gains Michelin Star restaurant". GalwayBayFM. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. "Lignum in Galway - an Irish restaurant that hums with heritage, fire and ambition". Hot Dinners. 17 March 2022.
  5. "Lignum, Co Galway: The most exciting Irish restaurant, from a young team, in years". The Irish Times.
  6. "About | Lignum Fine Dining Restaurant | Galway".
  7. McNamara, Denise (13 February 2025). "Michelin-starred Lignum's recipe for success". Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.
  8. Sassone, Erika (16 January 2023). "Ireland's restaurant of the year named as 'exceptional' dining raved by critics". Galway Beo.
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