Balfes in Dublin

Really enjoyed lunch here on a cold December day. We were worried about having to sit outside but honestly it was quite cozy. The heaters were on and we had the options of using blankets but did not need them in the end. The food was really tasty, it is on the more expensive side when it comes to lunch in the city but we really enjoyed it so can't complain. The staff were lovely and service was great. Would happily go back.

service was absolutely outstanding, all the servers were super attentive without being overbearing ✨

Very friendly team member, and the food was amazing 👏 🤩

Simple menu that would suit any type of guest. Goodquality, staff very pro and nice atmosphere

We had brunch here at 11.30. Limited options, more available at 12noon. Attentive service and ok setting.

Siempre vamos a Balfes durante la temporada de Navidad. Tenía sopa de cebolla francesa que estaba deliciosa. Ambos comimos la hamburguesa que estaba buena. No tuvimos un postre, pero tomamos un cóctel en su lugar. Me encantan los cócteles en Balfes. Normalmente toman cócteles de Navidad, pero no estaban en el menú este año, lo que fue decepcionante. Siempre nos gusta ver Giovanni por su maravillosa personalidad y servicio.

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

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.