Popular Dublin restaurant to serve 'final menu' as head chef announces closure

It's the end of the road for Dublin 's Allta, as it has announced it'll close its doors at the end of the year. While Niall Davidson's restaurant isn't Michelin-starred, it's listed in the Michelin Guide and has become a favourite among diners in the capital. Today's top videos On Tuesday, the head chef made the announcement that the Grand Canal Dock-located spot will remain open until December 31, serving its final menu in sittings from July 1. Niall Davidson. Pic: Allta Dublin/Instagram Niall said: 'Seven years ago, I moved back to Ireland with a question, not a business plan, not a concept or strategy, just a simple question I kept asking myself during my years of travelling and cooking around the world. 'What if I built an Irish restaurant? What would it look like, how would it feel, where would it be? 'At that time, I didn’t know where that question would lead me. I definitely didn’t think it would take me through four homes, countless menus, thousands of services and some of the most extraordinary people I have had the privilege of working alongside.' Pic: Allta Dublin/Instagram 'My lasting memories and moments I will cherish were not the accolades but the journey,' he reminisced. 'Loading vans in the rain, late-night menu discussions, conversations on fishing boats, truly connecting with like-minded people made the monumental challenges I put on myself so much easier and enjoyable and working side by side with my wife for the last five years of this journey has been a dream come true. 'Every chapter of Allta has defined me, every challenge has made me stronger, and every single moment cooking alongside my team has shaped me into a better chef. 'But now, after seven years, it’s time to ask myself a new question.' Pic: Allta Dublin/Instagram 'So we will be finishing Allta and this chapter of my life on December 31,' he said, announcing Allta's closure. 'Our final menu will be a celebration of seven years over seven courses. I would love to cook for you all one last time as head chef of Allta.' A host of diners flocked to the comments section to congratulate Niall on his journey thus far and lament the imminent loss of Allta on the Dublin dining scene. Pic: Allta Dublin/Instagram One Instagram user penned: 'Aww, my heart is broken, Niall! I trust you’ll be doing more amazing things in the near future!,' as another wrote: 'Feel very lucky to say I've experienced every Allta location. Will def be in for a last fix.' Reservations for a final hurrah at Allta can be made via email at [email protected] or via phone at 083 326 5859. You Might Also Like 'Lively, loud and simply wonderful fun' Ranelagh spot recognised by the Michelin Guide 'Lively, loud and simply wonderful fun' Ranelagh spot recognised by the Michelin Guide