CEDAR TREE
Read moreThis 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.
BESHOFF
Read moreThe 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 OLIVER ST. JOHN GOGARTY
Behind the yellow and green façade, music all day long and dishes that are ...Read more
BAD ASS CAFÉ RESTAURANT
Read moreThe 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.
DAVY BYRNES
Read moreThrough 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.
LA PÉNICHE
Read moreAn 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.
CHAPTER ONE
Read moreAn 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.
EL BAHIA
Read moreThis 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.
LA BODEGA
Read moreWelcome 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!
THE LOBSTER POT
Read moreHere 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..
FADE STREET SOCIAL
This address from trendy Irish chef Dylan McGrath is a great hybrid ...Read more
CHAI-YO
Read moreFancy 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.
INDEPENDENT PIZZA COMPANY
Read moreA 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.
ACAPULCO
Read moreIn 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.
KIMCHI
Read moreAlso called the "hop-house", Kimchi is a Korean restaurant that lives up to its name since it is a traditional Korean dish made of chili and vegetables. A very popular recipe here! The menu also offers noodles, sushi and sashimi, salads and rice rolls. Between Korean and Japanese cuisine, there are many flavours to choose from. Kimchi is therefore a very good address, well known by Dubliners, and which has been rewarded many times for the quality and finesse of its menu
ELEPHANT & CASTLE
Read moreChic canteen atmosphere in this lively Temple Bar restaurant. We settle down on large wooden tables, in a merry hubbub, for a snack in the afternoon, an omelette in the morning, or chicken wings when leaving the pub. Classic dishes: good homemade burgers, sandwiches, omelettes and soups, among others. But also some more elaborate plates with a Mediterranean influence, such as homemade tagliatelle with scampi and mussels from Connemara or lamb with asparagus. A very nice address.
BÓBÓS BURGERS DAME STREET
Read moreHere, as at the chain's 2 other addresses, you're greeted by cows! The pictures on the wall, the banquette hats and the milk jug light fittings all make it clear: you come here to eat meat! 100% Irish meat, with traceable origins. The burgers are mouth-watering, the meat juicy as can be, and there are even options for vegetarians. The atmosphere is relaxed and the service is fast and smiling.
ALMA
Read moreWe're taking you to Argentina from Ireland! In the heart of the Portobello district, Alma, which means "soul" in Spanish (but also symbolizes the initials of the family's four daughters), opens its doors to a thousand and one flavors. The plates are generous, colorful and breathe fresh produce. Here, you can sit down in a cozy interior or on the terrace, to enjoy fusion dishes that skilfully blend the two countries: Irish beef and blood pudding, Argentine sausage, chorizo... If you like your food spicy, you're in for a treat!