The best restaurants Dublin

In the heart of Temple Bar, this charming café attracts passing tourists, without being shunned by Dubliners. We love the large wooden tables and the rustic feel of the place. Perfect for a coffee, tea, cappuccino or hot chocolate break between two visits on a rainy day (yes, it happens!) or an Irish breakfast. It's served all day and it's excellent. Also very good bagels and sandwiches to eat on the go. Music in the background gives an extra relaxed feel to this lovely place

Here are tapas like in Spain! And the choice is very, very wide: cheese croquettes, Serrano ham, marinated lamb kebabs, meat or fish balls, fried calamari, paella, cheese platter, spinach omelette... You will enjoy these tasty dishes in a large, quiet room, with a neat and elegant decoration. If you are a couple, we advise you to share one of the tapas platters. And the few tables on the terrace will make the happiness of the gourmets during the sunny lunches.

The establishment opened by Julian Mak, is an excellent restaurant of dim-sum, these famous small delicious Chinese pies. They are of course to be tasted with Hong Kong specialities always well presented. The two chefs have traveled in Asia, before coming back to Dublin, with mastered and nicely presented recipes. The sophisticated setting is a little cold, but the Ranelagh village and family atmosphere of the restaurant easily compensates. Notice to lovers of authentic and tasty Asian cuisine!

We love this restaurant, which has the casual feel of an American canteen. The large wooden tables give the place a warm, family atmosphere, but do not sacrifice the trendy character of Camden Street. On the plate, you can enjoy poultry, beef or lamb, roasted or grilled. The prices are reasonable and the service is very good. Note that some vegetarian options are also on the menu. With so many places to eat in Camden, this is a great option when it's time to sit down to dinner.

Dubliners call it "D&C". This restaurant showcases good Italian food that has won various magazines and other Irish awards. The menu, in Italian and English, offers gnocchi, risotto, calamari in sauce and many other recipes that make Italy the land of foodies. The menu changes regularly, depending on the season, the arrival of new dishes and the inspiration of the chef. Don't worry, the tiramisù is always present! A good address which changes a little from the Irish gastronomy.

Next to the famous Hogan's Bar, this resto-bistro serves very good quality French and Mediterranean cuisine in a setting that is both rustic and refined, where beautiful antique objects are displayed. Rough wooden furniture, mismatched chairs, period photos hung on red brick walls, it's very nice! As for the cuisine, the menu offers snails, duck confit and mussels marinière; all dishes that are very local and that you will appreciate! Good brunch rather Irish on the weekend.

This excellent and award winning Nepalese restaurant is a must in Temple Bar and Dublin. The menu offers a wide range of dishes typical of this region of Asia that will delight your taste buds. We recommend the famous monkfish tareko with fish, chicken tandoori or bandel tareko with pork, chicken or duck. Moreover, the portions are copious and refined and the wine list is really impressive. In short, in a friendly and family atmosphere, you will enjoy yourself!

The Donnybrook is an excellent Irish restaurant, serving all the specialties of the country. The dishes are well prepared and masterfully executed. We recommend the lamb, the guinea fowl or the excellent mushroom risotto. The space is quite large and bright. One drawback, however, is that the restaurant welcomes groups, which can sometimes make it very noisy. A nice wine list is also proposed by the establishment. An address, off the tourist track, that we warmly recommend.

Hanley's has managed to recreate English Cornwall in Dublin, importing the famous pasties, puff pastries (usually with meat) perfect for filling a small hunger between two visits to the city center. We have a penchant for the spinach, pecan and feta puff pastry. It's great... Also noteworthy, there are a few vegetarian options on the menu. There are a few tables to sit at, but, in general, we take our pasties to go. Not without having enjoyed Hanley's warm welcome beforehand!

Before or after visiting Kilmainham Gaol,don't hesitate for a second to treat your taste buds to a pleasant moment behind the large glass windows of the brand new Urban 8 restaurant. With a beautiful decoration and a quality service, it is an ideal address to eat simple but frankly well executed and delicious dishes. The burger is excellent and the weekend brunch is very hearty. A nice and large terrace allows you to enjoy the sun while sipping a good glass of wine or a pint of Guinness.

This is a good address with an original concept that has a good reputation in the capital. A la carte, buffet or "all you can eat" meals, each person prepares a bowl of meat or fish, seasonal vegetables, rice or noodles, and dresses it as he or she wishes with sauce and spices; all cooked before your eyes on a hot plate. Friendly atmosphere, charming service. A very good choice! And an unusual place that will bring back some good memories to the steppe lovers who had the chance to travel in Mongolia.

A small, quiet restaurant, away from the city center, located in the outskirts of Ranelagh. An ideal address for those who seek the calm of the suburbs and the quality of establishments less frequented by tourists. The menu, with Italian flavors and always fresh products, is quite small, but is a very good option for lunch. Also good breakfasts and an excellent brunch on Saturday and Sunday. A well-kept secret that you will be happy to discover and try. Enjoy your meal!

The owner opened this restaurant in 2008 and has since, every Wednesday at 20 a. m., had jazz concerts. The House is a bistro as you would like to cross more: fresh fish caught off the village, that they smoke themselves, simple and delicious cuisine, homemade pastries for tea time or dessert and a nice wine list (the bottle costs between 20 € and 57 € and glass about 6 €). Count about 10 € lunch and 15 € dinner. Beer garden.

Just a stone's throw from the streetcar stop (Luas, Smithfield station), this cosy, relaxed and very warm café serves quality food. Early in the morning, many people come here to have their breakfast while reading the newspaper of the day. The choice is quite large from the early morning: scrambled eggs, eggs-bacon, pancakes (very good by the way!), muffins, coffees, teas... And, at lunch time, there are also some good options for a quick and quality meal: soup of the day, sandwiches (gourmet), bagels, wraps, quiches, salads..

This is a very good choice if you like Lebanese cuisine. Decorated in the traditional oriental style, the restaurant (located upstairs) bathes in a friendly atmosphere, you don't only come to dine, but also to spend the evening. Numerous mezze options (including an excellent menu for two people) well seasoned for vegetarians as well. Some evenings, a belly dancer adds an extra touch of exoticism to one of the most famous Lebanese addresses in the Irish capital.

The Beshoff family originated in Russia and settled in Ireland in 1913. For lovers of fish & chips, the Beshoff is a must-try in the Irish capital. Numerous variations on the original recipe have been devised, with a range of fresh fish on offer (cod, salmon, haddock, skate), and it's also possible to eat (on the premises or to take away) chicken burgers or breakfast. The front of the store has more charm than the dining room itself, which looks rather cantine. But it's a hive of activity!

The Bad Ass menu offers simple dishes (pastas, burgers, pizzas, omelets, salads...) but always effective. Frequented for ages by students, artists and musicians, who appreciate the authentic setting of the place, this bar-restaurant is especially lively at the end of the day, at the aperitif hour. Every Friday, a stand up comedy night is organized on the stage of Bad Ass and every day, you can enjoy live music. For a simple and noisy meal, just like the Temple Bar area.

Through his works, James Joyce immortalized some pubs, like the Davy Byrnes. This legendary pub with its Art Deco decoration, named after its former owner, where Leopold Bloom stopped for a gorgonzola sandwich, is a good option if you want to take a break from the businessmen, tourists and other walkers. Serves good typical dishes. To discover, theIrish stew, the dozen oysters, and especially the excellent and very fresh smoked or poached salmon, with its hollandaise sauce, which made the reputation of the address.

Marco Pierre White, the famous English chef (three stars in the Michelin Guide) runs a dozen restaurants. He trained at La Gavroche, with Albert and Michel Roux. He became a chef at the age of 24, and at that time the now famous Gordon Ramsay was under his command. Here the chef offers classic, fine Italian-inspired cuisine and serves especially the tasty meat for which he is famous. His restaurant has quickly become a trendy place.

An unusual place, especially if you have the opportunity to sail on the Grand Canal. On board this pretty barge, you will sail in a warm atmosphere while enjoying a good French influenced cuisine, simple and refined. Don't expect to find a typically French menu, the recipes also have a local touch. In addition to the terrine and coq au vin, the goat cheese and red onion jam tart with mesclun is tempting. An ideal address for an unusual evening.

An excellent address in Dublin. This chic restaurant (which has had a Michelin star for many years) has been tastefully fitted out in a Georgian building. Exposed stone walls, intimate setting, sober and refined décor; it is possible to dine in one of the private rooms or to settle down at the "Chef's Table", a surprising place which lends itself to the tasting of the 4 course menu. Finnish chef Mickael Viljanen's menu changes with the seasons, but the pleasure remains. Finally, the wine cellar is impressive.

This restaurant, located in a very popular and rather local area, is an invigorating stop. The oriental decor plunges you into the tales of the Thousand and One Nights and offers a very good cuisine prepared by a Moroccan chef. The most famous dishes are on the menu: royal couscous, tajines... and there are many others that you will surely discover. For dessert, a lot of sweets will be proposed (Briwat, pastries, fruit salads). The service is a bit slow, but the flavours are always there.

On the south bank of the Grand Canal, this excellent market is held every Thursday at lunchtime. From stall to stall you will discover cuisine from here and elsewhere: Spanish, Japanese, Lebanese, Indian... You will be able to taste (on the spot or to take away) a paella, pancakes, sushis, organic burgers, a piece of quiche, falafels, kebabs or German bratwurst... The products are all more appetizing than the others. It is difficult, if not impossible, to leave empty-handed.

Since 1996, the small «bakery» of the Cavallo's family regals the Dublinois. The place is tiny, very well decorated, and one can delight with delicious croissants, chocolate salami, kind of chocolate bread whose only Panem has the secret, and especially of irresistible foccans. The bread is made home with organic flour the very morning, the 100% arabica coffee is very successful, just like hot chocolate. On the spot, but attention, places are rare, or to take; In any case, do not take away from it!

Welcome to the cosy atmosphere of La Bodega. Here the staff always welcomes you with a smile. The menu is not very extensive, but the tapas are absolutely delicious; we particularly recommend the grilled sardines, the tortilla, the garlic prawns, the chorizo with chickpeas, and to finish the chocolate fondant! Beware, the place is often crowded at the end of the week and the wait can be a bit long, especially in the charming and romantic patio. You'd think you were in Madrid, except for the heat!

Here is a charming address that has been secretly kept since 1980! In a pleasant dining room with a cosy and somewhat old-fashioned atmosphere, where the fireplace crackles in winter, the waiters serve traditional dishes that are perfectly successful, most of which are composed of fish and especially seafood. Shrimps, lobsters, scallops or oysters will delight the amateurs. The wines are French, and the dishes also have that little something that seems familiar to us. Go ahead, but don't let the secret out..

This is a chic and discreet bistro, modern and elegant, and undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Ranelagh village. It is named after the Wild Ge ese, the Irish mercenaries who left the country to join the continental armies between the 16th and 18th centuries. In a romantic setting, you can enjoy elaborate cuisine that awakens the senses and highlights seasonal produce. Wine lovers will be delighted, as the cellar has hundreds of bottles.

Reflecting the neighborhood in which it has found a home, this rather relaxed, family-friendly restaurant got a makeover in 2022. The menu is heterogeneous - nachos, burgers, croque-monsieur, grilled salmon or roasted chicken - and that's just what we like. In this warm setting, young bohemian couples, groups of friends and local residents mingle. We spend a pleasant moment that we would like to prolong. Very good address also for a brunch (from Friday till Sunday) and a beautiful card of cocktails is proposed.

Feel like crossing the Atlantic? Burritos are those Mexican pancakes, very common and popular, especially in California. These corn cakes filled with different ingredients are a great way to fill a small hunger during your long day of visit. The ones at Pablo Picante, both on Baggot Street and in Temple Bar, are known for being tasty and quickly executed. You'll also have the opportunity to enjoy some excellent bowls.

Tucked away in a small alleyway, in a classy and cosy atmosphere, chef Ciaran McGill's One Pico is an excellent restaurant in the capital. The Irish chef reworks the great Irish and sometimes even French classics with seasonal produce and a welcome creative touch. The fillet of beef with foie gras, with truffles and celery purée, is a must. The wine list is also very good and the sommelier's advice is always sound. The good plan is the lunch menus, with excellent value for money.

Fancy some teppanyaki in a relaxed atmosphere and a real culinary show? Head for the Chai Yo table! Here, we cook in front of you, the recipes are flambéed as much as you like, for the pleasure of the eyes and the taste buds. In short, it's a real show! And it's an understatement to say that the cooks and waiters don't hesitate to joke around and cover classics such as Abba on the guitar, between two preparations! Don't hesitate to make a reservation to make sure you get a seat opposite the cook. Otherwise, you can sit down in the basement to taste sushi and Thai specialities.

After strolling through the two floors of a very nice shop, the curious traveller goes to the top floor to get some food. The kitschy chandeliers light up the large dining tables and beautiful plates of fresh produce! Very good vegetarian options also hold a good place on the establishment's menu. In short, an excellent address for a good lunch. Those with a sweet tooth won't be able to resist the beautiful and delicious pastries to conclude this quality meal. And the coffee is excellent.

The Summit is as its name indicates at the Howth summit, just opposite the bus terminal 31. This pub, in the family since 1950, reminds a little of the restaurants found on the slopes in the mountain. The terrace is open by all the time, and winter a good fireplace fire warms the atmosphere. On Saturday evening, the management organises jazz or rock concerts. The house also offers starters and dishes at reasonable prices. A good place to take a break in the hiking and make a pool, watch a game of hurling or start his favorite music on the jukeboxes.

According to Dubliners, Zaytoon has the best kebabs in the capital. If they are more expensive than the Parisian kebabs, the sandwiches proposed here are however quite consistent and especially of better quality. You can also opt for the Persian specialty, the kubideh, excellent meat brochettes. There is also a branch on Lower Camden Street. On the spot or to take away, this is a good option to get your strength back, between two pubs in Temple Bar during a long evening of celebration.

In the excellent FXB, carnivores will be delighted, but the others can rest assured that there is something for everyone. FXB defines itself as surf'n'turf, that is to say the place where you can find very classic and consistent dishes of fish(surf) or meat(turf). A restaurant, with a very neat and trendy decoration, where the dishes are nicely prepared, the cuisine tasty, like traditional American flavors. The Caesar salad is also delicious. There are several addresses in the Irish capital.

A short walk from Croke Park, this corner restaurant is a small gold mine for light pizza enthusiasts. It offers classic classics, some very successful creations, but also the option create your own ("create yours") at rates more attractive than usual.

In a bright and colorful decor (even the furniture reminds us of Mexico), the well-named Acapulco has built its menu around various dishes (fajitas, tortillas, burritos, enchiladas, nachos) with deliciously spicy smells... Be careful though with the chili del diablo... very spicy! Nevertheless, for more than two decades, the oldest Mexican restaurant in the Irish capital has been delighting its little world. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan dishes are also on the menu of this pleasant establishment which is off the beaten track.

Leo Burdocks is THE reference in Dublin for fish and chips: they've been here since 1913. The waiters and cooks are dressed in black and white, like Parisian waiters. Portions are very, very large and takeaway only. If you're normally hungry, just ask for the fish, which will probably be served with a few French fries. At the entrance, the list of celebrities who have indulged is impressive, from Naomi Campbell to Bruce Springsteen to Edith Piaf.

The ideal place to start the day. This gay friendly café-walk in the shopping area of the city serves copious breakfasts (full Irish breakfast or vegeterian) in a friendly atmosphere.