Balfes in Dublin

We went to Balfes for brunch and it was a fantastic experience! The food was excellent – ​​fresh, creative and perfectly prepared. After brunch we treated ourselves to dessert, which was just as delicious. The service was particularly noteworthy: super friendly, attentive and warm, which made the entire experience even more pleasant. The atmosphere at Balfes is modern and inviting – a perfect spot for a relaxed brunch in Dublin. Absolutely recommended!

I thought this restaurant was very nice with great, kind staff. However, for the price point, I would expect appetizer portions to be bigger as well as quality of food. My friend had a 28+€ vegan burger that wasn’t cooked all the way through and I had a Poke Bowl for ~32€ that honestly wasn’t remarkable and that I could have gotten elsewhere. Luckily, my friend’s parents took us out to dinner however if it was my own money I wouldn’t be coming back. The Hugo Spritz cocktail was very delicious but again, small. I did appreciate how they had a vegan option on the menu however the brownie was, again, terribly small and neither the ice cream or the brownie tasted very good. I enjoyed my experience but can’t say I would come back.

Fantastic. Treated to a special lunch by my wonderful Son

Food was good but service was lacking

We were looking for a breakfast and decided to check Balfes. We weren't disappointed. Warm welcome at arrival by our host (we learned her name later, Manuela) Great selection for breakfast. Manuela check on us several time to make sure everything is fine. She was professionally and at same time attentive. Food was tasty and delicious. Finally I had great coffee in Dublin. We decided to return again in same place for breakfast, we just loved everything there, ambient, food and personnel. Do not miss this place.

Very nice place to eat and drink something and really good service

Too expensive for the quality, even though the food was fine, it was not an „experience“

This was actually my second visit, and I had the most amazing starter (the Gambas) and a fantastic steak. I wasn’t too impressed with the mocktails, but that was the only downside. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the service was excellent. I’d definitely recommend giving them a try!

While visiting Dublin, we stopped in here for dinner. I ordered the Dexter beef burger that comes with fries. The burger was average, not anything special. The wait time of 40 minutes for a burger is unacceptable. My wife liked the Pan-fried gambas that comes with a crusty baguette with garlic butter. I had one of her baguettes and thought it was delicious. My wife did not care for the Poke Bowl she ordered. My sister loved her Spicy pasta arrabbiata that comes with a cherry tomato, basil & vegan parmesan. Great option for a Vegetarian. Overall, the food was good but the service was very slow.

Family of four enjoyed steak frites, fish and chips and chicken Milanese. Everyone enjoyed their selections- fresh ingredients and tasty combinations. Ended the evening with chocolate mousse and creme brulee! Delicious food, comfortable dining area, pleasant servers.