Going out for dinner during the festive season is a growing modern Irish Christmas tradition. That’s according to a new OpenTable survey*, which reveals that 40% of Irish adults plan to dine out at least once a week over the Christmas period. Saturday 10th December is slated to be the busiest night of the festive […]
1 in 5 Irish eat out once a week
The Irish are a nation that loves to dine out. That’s according to a new survey* by OpenTable, which finds that 1 in 5 Irish diners enjoy eating out at least once a week. Ireland’s favourite food According to the OpenTable poll, Italian is Ireland’s favourite food with almost a third (31%) saying it’s their […]
Diners need to freshen up on their produce knowledge
As we celebrate British Food Fortnight, research shows diners care about eating seasonal produce, but just 18% can identify in season fruit and veg. OpenTable has teamed up with British Food Fortnight (17 September – 2 October) to reveal insight into the UK’s knowledge of British seasonal produce and how it impacts the restaurant dining experience. […]
The rise of the concept restaurant
Popularity of concept restaurants amongst diners is increasing, but is the food or the idea the main attraction? New research by OpenTable has found that 95%1 of restaurateurs have seen a rise in concept restaurants in the UK, and a further 70% believe the phenomenon will continue to rise. But what really defines a concept […]
Menu Hacking: More U.K. Diners Ordering Off-Menu
Are Brits turning into a nation of fussy diners? New research from OpenTable’s U.K. team uncovered an interesting change in the ordering habits of British foodies: almost a third (28%) of U.K. diners say they like to order completely off-menu at a restaurant. Menu Hacking Known as “menu hacking,” growing demand for a bespoke experience has […]
