Rudys Restaurant in Dublin

Went to Rudy’s Restaurant in Blanchardstown Village with my son and a friend, after she’d very kindly given him an eye exam. We arrived to find the place not exactly bursting at the seams, yet were immediately asked the apparently crucial question: “Do you have a booking?” We didn’t. As the afternoon went on, I noticed virtually everyone who came through the door was asked the same thing. This became increasingly intriguing. Maybe there’s a secret menu if you say yes. Perhaps a bookcase swings open and you’re escorted into another restaurant entirely, where the cocktails are free and nobody ever asks if you’ve made a booking. Next time I’m saying yes just to see what happens. 🤔 Anyway, we were seated and onto the important bit. I had the halibut, which was excellent. My friend had a salad, displaying considerably more restraint than I did, and my son ordered the wings. Now, the wings came with something of a reputation. My friend informed us that her brother reckons they’re the nicest wings in Dublin. The way this was explained made it sound less like one man’s opinion and more like an ancient piece of Blanchardstown folklore, passed down through the generations. My son put the legend to the test. Apparently, the prophecy holds up. By the end of the meal, everyone announced they were completely tapped out. No more food could possibly be consumed. Naturally, I ordered dessert. I suggested we get one to share, which sounded wonderfully restrained and civilised. Unfortunately, everyone else actually meant it when they said they were full. So I shared it with myself. It was a difficult assignment, but somebody had to do it. Great food, great cocktails, a really enjoyable afternoon and definitely somewhere we’ll be back to. Although next time, as far as Rudy’s is concerned, I absolutely have a booking.

What a little gem this place is! We went for brunch on a Sunday morning and had a great experience altogether. The food was delicious, service was prompt and friendly, we well definitely go back to try the other items on the menu. Keep up the good work, guys!

Myself and my husband decided to go out to dinner last minute. It was Friday night so decided to call ahead to see if there was any point in going down. The girl on the phone told us although they were quite busy to come down anyway. We were waited on by an absolutely gorgeous waitress called Monica. We had a bit of good humoured banter when she came to take our order. The food was absolutely beautiful. It’s not often you go out and the plates go back to the kitchen with barely the pattern they came out with. Monica was so attentive. The manager that was on that night (Friday 28th August) was also fabulous. The minute our drinks ran low she was over. Rudy’s is gorgeous inside..small but really lovely and they have a lovely space outside too. We would HIGHLY recommend Rudy’s for a lovely night out. Thanks again Monica for making it memorable.

Visiting for work and had a lovely dinner at Rudy’s. Highly recommended for visitors and locals alike! Our server Monica was amazing and a complete gem!

We have visited this restaurant several times, and this time we came to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary. We chose the set menu for two, which included a starter, a main course, and a bottle of wine. The goat cheese salad and the spicy chicken wings were absolutely delicious and definitely the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, the main courses were disappointing. The chicken was dry and lacked flavor, while the pork belly was partly rubbery and quite difficult to chew. On the positive side, the service was excellent. The staff were very friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout our visit. The restaurant itself is also very cozy, especially during the summer when you can sit by the open terrace windows and enjoy the atmosphere. Overall, while the starters and service were outstanding, we hope the quality of the main courses can be improved, as we have always enjoyed visiting this restaurant.

Jennifer and Michaela were awesome! Food was great, service was excellent. Highly appreciated and recommended!

Great experience, highly recommend Rudys for a special celebration of just for quick brunch!

Skinny fries with garlic sauce are the best!

Such a lovely little experience. All more than pleasant. We were sold on how they welcome and embrace dogs but Mia was the star of the show minding us and our mutt so well.

Disappointed. Wanted to treat myself for lunch, I ordered eggs Benedict. The service was very slow (it took more than 20 mins) and the dish very disappointing. The hollandaise sauce was very watery, looked more like egg yoks, and didn't have any taste.