AT Fara’s Restaurant in the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey, the focus has always been simple – good food, carefully prepared, and a dining experience that feels welcoming from the moment you arrive.
Since relaunching last October, Fara’s has quickly earned a reputation for seasonal cooking, warm hospitality, and dishes that balance comfort with creativity.
Now, with the introduction of a new à la carte menu, guests have even more flexibility in how they enjoy their evening.
Whether it’s a casual dinner, a date night, a family gathering or a special occasion, diners can choose exactly what suits them best, with main courses now starting from €22.
Executive Head Chef, Richard McKee.
Leading the kitchen is Head Chef Richard McKee, who joined Fara’s following roles at some of Ireland’s best-known hotel kitchens, including Lough Eske Castle, Castle Leslie Estate and Lough Erne Resort. Richard has developed a style of cooking centred around quality ingredients, flavour and relaxed dining.
The kitchen’s approach is rooted in seasonality, with dishes evolving naturally throughout the year to reflect the best ingredients available at any given time.
The focus is on familiar favourites done really well, using quality local produce and thoughtful cooking without unnecessary fuss or formality.
Guests can start with comforting dishes such as carrot and coriander soup, roast chicken and bacon salad or potato and bacon terrine, before moving on to hearty mains, including roast chicken with wild mushroom sherry jus or a 10oz McConnell’s Irish sirloin steak served with garlic pomme purée and bourguignon sauce.
Chef Mark McBride.
Alongside these favourites, the menu also offers fresh seafood, seasonal vegetarian dishes and carefully prepared specials that change throughout the year, giving guests plenty of choice whether they are looking for something classic or something a little different.
What defines Fara’s is its attention to detail, consistency and creating an enjoyable experience for guests. The atmosphere remains relaxed and inviting, with food that feels refined while still approachable and easy to enjoy.
Fara’s Restaurant – great food and a quality dining experience.
The recent refurbishment of the restaurant has also helped shape that experience, creating a stylish but comfortable setting that works equally well for a spontaneous dinner, a catch-up with friends, or a longer evening spent enjoying great food and wine.
Chef Andrew McKee.
For the team at Fara’s, the aim is simple: to create a restaurant that people return to because it offers consistently enjoyable food, genuine hospitality, and a relaxed dining experience in the heart of Ballybofey.
l Fara’s Restaurant is open:
Thursday to Saturday: 5.30pm – 9pm
Sunday: 1pm – 7.30pm
Tables can be booked by phone Tel: 074 9132266 or online at www.villarose.ie