Glas Restaurant

What Glas Restaurant does

Glas Restaurant is a single-location, 100% plant-based and fully gluten-free fine dining establishment operating from 15/16 Chatham Street, Dublin 2 (Ireland), founded in November 2019 and owned-managed by Paul Rooney through Just Legumes Limited. The 12-person business serves vegetarians, vegans, coeliacs and gluten-intolerant diners, food enthusiasts, special-occasion groups, and Dublin tourists across a layered menu architecture: weekend lunch (€32/€36), daily early bird (€32/€36), full dinner (€48/€54), Friday/Saturday late bird (€32/€36, launched July 2025), weekend brunch (launched May 2024), and recurring monthly and seasonal tasting menus (€42-€60). Reservations run through OpenTable and phone, gift vouchers are sold via Voucher Connect and Voucher Me, and private hire is available for groups of 20-50.

The operation is differentiated by structural rather than technological assets: Glas is Ireland's first fully gluten-free fine dining restaurant, certified to Best Practice by the Coeliac Society of Ireland (May 2024), with no wheat, barley, or rye handled anywhere in the kitchen. This gives coeliac diners full safety from cross-contamination and positions the restaurant against an addressable pool of roughly 100,000 coeliacs and 450,000 gluten-intolerant individuals in Ireland. The culinary programme is led by Head Chef Malte Half, supported by two sous chefs and additional chefs de partie, and emphasises seasonal Irish produce with no meat substitutes.

Glas has accumulated industry recognition that reinforces brand authority in a niche category: Michelin Guide listing since 2022, Best Vegetarian Restaurant at the RAI Awards (2023), Best Sustainable Practices (Dublin) at the Irish Restaurant Awards (May 2025), and Best Sustainable Restaurant at the RAI Awards (2025). Commercial distribution remains entirely physical dine-in plus digital voucher sales, with no proprietary technology platform, no public API, no delivery integration beyond the legacy COVID-era collection/pop-up deli, and no multi-unit footprint.

Name

Glas Restaurant

Legal name

Just Legumes Limited

Website

https://glasrestaurant.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vegetarian & Vegan Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Plant-Based & Vegan Fast Casual (THAFABAK)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurants
• Vegetarian vegan cuisine
• Gluten-free dining
• Tasting menu events
• Private dining hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin 2

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dinner Service: Full evening dinner menu featuring 2-course (€48) and 3-course (€54) prix-fixe options. Dishes include starters such as Grilled Asparagus, Glazed Carrot, Artichoke Mousse, King Oyster Mushroom; mains such as Charred Summer Squash, Roast Courgette, Saffron Poached Fennel, Grilled Beetroot; and desserts including Macerated Strawberries, Baked Gorse Custard, Black Garlic Crème Brûlée, and Cheese Plate. A selection of sides is available for €6 each.
2. Lunch Menu: Set-price lunch menu available Friday to Sunday from 12:00 to 14:45 (last booking). Two courses for €32 or three courses for €36.
3. Early Bird Menu: Value-priced early bird menu available seven days a week. Sunday–Thursday 4:45pm–5:45pm; Friday and Saturday 4:45pm–5:30pm. Two courses €32 / Three courses €36.
4. Late Bird Menu: Weekend late-night dining option launched July 2025, available Friday and Saturday for bookings between 9pm and 9:30pm. Two courses for €32 or three courses for €36, offering access to the full menu at a discounted price point.
5. Weekend Brunch: Brunch menu served every Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon, with last reservation at 2:45pm. Launched May 2024.
6. Tasting Events: Special tasting menu events held on select dates (e.g., first Tuesday of each month). Currently offering 5-course tasting menus at €42 per person. Previous tasting events featured 7 courses at €60 and wine pairing at €32 per person.
7. Wine, Cocktails and Drinks: Extensive drinks menu including vegan wines, craft beers, cocktails, mocktails, and spirits. Wine pairing available as an add-on for tasting events (€32 per person). Cocktail offerings include signature cocktails and classics.
8. Gift Vouchers: Gift vouchers sold through the restaurant's own platform (Voucher Connect and Voucher Me). Available as printable PDF e-vouchers or hard copy vouchers delivered by post. Vouchers can be gifted with optional voice message.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Glas Restaurant is a Dublin 2 fine dining establishment serving a fully plant-based (vegetarian and vegan) menu that is also entirely gluten-free, with no wheat, barley, or rye handled in its kitchen. It offers multiple service formats (dinner, lunch, early bird, late bird, weekend brunch, and seasonal tasting events) using seasonal Irish produce, alongside an extensive drinks programme, gift vouchers, and private hire for groups of 20-50.

Product overview

Glas Restaurant is a single-location fine dining establishment in Dublin 2, operating as Ireland's first fully gluten-free vegetarian and vegan restaurant. The core offering centers on its main dining menu featuring seasonal Irish produce, complemented by specialized tasting menu events, value-oriented Early Bird and Late Bird menus, and weekend brunch service. Additional revenue streams include an extensive drinks program (wines, cocktails, craft beers) and gift voucher sales. The restaurant also offers private hire for events. All food is 100% plant-based and entirely gluten-free, certified by the Coeliac Society of Ireland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dinner Service (Main Dining Menu) Full evening dinner menu served from 5pm, seven nights a week, featuring a 2-course (€48) or 3-course (€54) prix-fixe plant-based, seasonal menu using Irish produce. Available to individual diners, couples, and small groups via OpenTable or phone reservation with €20 per person deposit.
• Lunch Menu Set-price lunch menu served Friday to Sunday from 12:00 to 14:45 (last booking), with two courses for €32 or three courses for €36, featuring the same plant-based, gluten-free seasonal cooking as the dinner menu at a more accessible price point.
• Early Bird Menu Value-priced early bird menu available seven days a week (Sunday-Thursday 4:45pm-5:45pm, Friday-Saturday 4:45pm-5:30pm), offering 2 courses for €32 or 3 courses for €36 to access the full plant-based, gluten-free menu at a lower price.
• Late Bird Menu Weekend late-night dining option launched July 2025, available Friday and Saturday for bookings between 9pm and 9:30pm, offering 2 courses for €32 or 3 courses for €36 to access the full menu at a discounted price point.
• Weekend Brunch Menu Weekend brunch served every Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon with last reservation at 2:45pm, featuring dishes such as Leek Arancini, Smoked Carrot Hash, Flamed Halloumi, and brunch cocktails; all dishes are gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and coeliac-friendly.
• Tasting Menu Events Special multi-course tasting menu events held monthly and seasonally, currently a 5-course plant-based, gluten-free tasting menu at €42 per person (first Tuesday of each month), with previous editions featuring 7 courses at €60 per person and optional wine pairing at €32 per person. Designed to drive bookings through exclusivity and showcase chef creativity.
• Drinks Menu (Wine, Cocktails, Craft Beer) Extensive drinks selection including vegan wines, craft beers, signature and classic cocktails, mocktails, and premium spirits, with optional wine pairing (€32 per person) for tasting events, complementing the plant-based, gluten-free food menu.
• Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers sold through Voucher Connect and Voucher Me platforms, available as printable PDF e-vouchers or hard copy vouchers delivered by post, with optional voice message gifting and dynamic e-vouchers sent via text or email, redeemable against food and drinks at Glas.
• Private Hire and Group Events Private event hosting at the Chatham Street restaurant for groups of 20-50 people, suitable for birthday celebrations, corporate events, and special occasions, with bespoke proposals and the full plant-based, gluten-free menu available.

Quantifiable outcome

• No risk of gluten cross-contamination – Glasgow handles zero wheat, barley, or rye in the kitchen
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coeliac Society of IrelandcoreOthers · 1 May 2024Glas received Best Practice in Gluten Free Catering certification from the Coeliac Society of Ireland in May 2024 during Coeliac Awareness Month. This certification confirms that Glas handles no wheat, barley, or rye and is safe for coeliac diners. The Coeliac Society estimates there are 100,000 coeliacs and 450,000 gluten-intolerant people in Ireland.
• Michelin GuidecoreOthersGlas Restaurant is listed and recognised in the Michelin Guide, having received recognition since 2022. This partnership establishes the restaurant as a credible fine dining destination and is a significant mark of quality in the hospitality industry.
• Voucher ConnectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlas Restaurant sells gift vouchers through the Voucher Connect platform, which provides instant printable PDF vouchers as well as hard copy voucher delivery via post.
• Voucher MeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGift vouchers are also available through the Voucher Me platform, offering dynamic e-vouchers sent via text or email, with optional voice message gifting and home delivery for hard copies.
• VeganuaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeganuary is a UK-based not-for-profit organisation that runs an annual campaign encouraging people to try vegan food for a month each January. Glas participates by offering special tasting menus during Veganuary to attract new plant-based diners.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Regional players

• The Gate: The Gate is a London-based vegetarian fine dining restaurant with multiple locations offering creative plant-based cuisine. It is comparable to Glas because it operates in the plant-based fine dining space with similar menus, pricing, and target customer base, though in a different geography.
• Purezza: Purezza is a London-based plant-based pizzeria and restaurant offering vegan Italian cuisine. It is comparable to Glas because it operates in the plant-based dining space with similar menu concept, though focused on Italian cuisine and at a more casual price point.
• Wulf & Lamb: Wulf & Lamb is a London-based plant-based fine dining restaurant offering creative vegan cuisine. It is comparable to Glas because it operates in the plant-based fine dining space with similar menu concept and target customer base, though in a different geography.
• Mildreds: Mildreds is a London-based vegetarian restaurant chain with multiple locations offering plant-based cuisine. It is comparable to Glas because it operates in the vegetarian/plant-based dining space with similar menu concept and target customer base, though in a different geography and at a more casual price point.
• Tibits: Tibits is a London-based vegetarian and vegan buffet-style restaurant offering a wide variety of plant-based dishes. It is comparable to Glas because it operates in the vegetarian/plant-based dining space with similar menu concept, though in a different geography and at a more casual buffet format.
• Farmacy: Farmacy is a London-based plant-based restaurant offering vegan cuisine with a focus on organic and seasonal ingredients. It is comparable to Glas because it operates in the plant-based fine dining space with similar commitment to sustainability and seasonal menus, though in a different geography.
• Stem & Glory: Stem & Glory is a London and Cambridge-based plant-based fine dining restaurant offering creative vegan tasting menus. It is comparable to Glas because it operates in the plant-based fine dining space with similar menu concept, tasting event formats, and target customer base, though in a different geography.

Direct peers

• The Cornucopia: The Cornucopia is a long-established vegetarian and vegan restaurant in Dublin, offering plant-based dishes to dietary-conscious diners. It is comparable to Glas as one of the few dedicated plant-based restaurants operating a physical venue in Dublin, serving the same customer segment.
• Sova Food Butcher: Sova Food Butcher is a Dublin-based vegan restaurant offering plant-based comfort food in a casual setting. It is comparable to Glas as another Dublin plant-based restaurant operator serving the same dietary-motivated customer segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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