A Dublin restaurant that has previously won the esteemed Michelin Bib Gourmand award has announced its closure due to rising costs and staff shortages.
Circa on the Terenure Road in Dublin 6W was known for its warm atmosphere while also serving high quality affordable food with a menu that changed monthly. It won the prestigious Michelin award which focuses on great food at affordable prices back in 2019.
In a statement posted on its social media pages yesterday, owner Ross Duffy said that the restaurant tried "very hard" to battle on despite the challenges it faced. Many also took to sharing their memories and heartbreak at the popular eateries' closure.
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They said: "Due to the seemingly constant price increases facing us from all sides and staff shortages, the management has taken the difficult decision to close Circa. We have loved feeding you, wining you and, in general, having you with us since we opened.
"We are so proud of all we have achieved in our little part of Dublin. It has been a very interesting four years and we are grateful to you all. We have tried very hard to battle on but now is our time to finish in Terenure.
"We would like to thank all of our staff, past and present, for all your dedication and hard work, all our friends, family and suppliers who have helped and supported us over the years. To all our customers, thank you so much for everything, for embracing us and welcoming us to D6W. We will see you another time. Ross & Team Circa."
Many shared their well wishes for the restaurant owners and thanked them for providing the neighbourhood with great food over the last four years. One well-wisher said: "So sorry to read this, thank you for delicious food and wine over the years, sadly I think we will see a lot more closures, good luck with the next chapter in your life."
While another added: "So sorry guys. It’s unbelievably tough out there at the moment. It’s a very hard call to make." And a third said: "Very sorry to hear this folks. It’s no mean feat and you should all be very proud of what you achieved. You’ll be back!"
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