Salamanca in Dublin

Update: 15/03/2026 A couple of years since I was last in Salamanca and unfortunately the only thing that has changed is the date. Also, ditch the mussels or change the sauce. 2024: Had great memories of this restaurant, its tapas were always fresh and full of flavour. Today it was like a faint echo of itself, similar menu items which, while they were ok, suffered in comparison to their predecessors.

It's nice to see my city's name around the world. A good place to enjoy myself and feel a little closer to home. The meat and appetizers were delicious. The paella could be better. Around €23 per person (2024) ---+--- The second time wasn't as good as the first. Bread with sauces: only the tapenade was tasty, the romesco was terrible, and the mojo was nowhere near as good as the Canarian one. Chicken in Ximenez sauce was more garlicky than anything else. Octopus was mediocre and a bit chewy. Stuffed peppers were tasty and plentiful. Ham croquettes could be better, but they were good. Seafood paella was terrible; the use of canned goods gave it a vinegary taste. The black pudding was okay. Considering it was tapas, the whole feast cost €100. I hope they improve in terms of quality and flavor next time, as well as the price. (2026)

Excellent cuisine with Spanish dishes. I haven't had such good tapas in a long time.

The food is great, nice portions and very flavorful. But more importantly, the best service in Dublin I’ve ever received, I was served by a gentleman called Nicola, and he was extremely diligent and kind. Please visit this restaurant it’s definitely worth it

We arrived on Valentine’s Day at around 4pm without a reservation and were pleasantly surprised to get a table. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, doing their best to accommodate us on such a busy day. The food arrived quickly, and the portions were generous and delicious. The only thing I would mention is that the olive oil was kept in a transparent glass bottle and didn’t seem to be of the best quality. We also missed some Spanish music, there are so many beautiful songs that could be played, and it would enhance the ambience and the overall experience.

Ordered some tapas, jamon iberico, croquetas de jamon y morcilla de Burgos. The croquetas and morcilla were very nice, however the jamon was cut so badly, it was cut in thick bits. It did appear to be good quality but the taste was ruined by the cut, such a pity. The rest of the food was lovely as was the estrella galicia. I will go back to try other things in the future as I said the rest of the food was very nice.

I have been here few times and find food okayish. I have tried most of there tapas dishes. They have good Sangria. Good service. Squid Rings were chewy either under or overcooked.

Good ambience and well prepared delicious food. Warm and well lit interiors.

A good place to eat some Spanish food. I live in Spain and I found everything from the menu really tasty. Waiters are professional and the atmosphere is pretty nice!

The place is very nice and the staff very friendly. Honestly, we expected something more culinary-wise. Overall, good value for money.