The Little Kitchen in Dublin

Friendly welcome and popular spot. Food is Old fashioned, home style, with little flair or originality. Rustic/clumsy plating. Small tables and tightly packed. Poor value for money considering the delivery. €3 supplement for a single, small scallop served with pork belly.

Food is very creative regarding taste and presentation. Not a profit chasing place. It's a friendly, warm atmosphere with experienced staff in kitchen and on the floor.

​⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | A Masterclass in Modern Irish Dining ​If you’re looking for a dining experience that feels like a warm hug but tastes like a Michelin-standard kitchen, The Little Kitchen is the place to be. Tucked away at 129 LEESON STREET UPPER, it’s a masterclass in how to do intimate dining right. ​The Food: Simply Exquisite ​The menu is a beautiful celebration of seasonal, local ingredients. Every dish feels intentional—nothing is on the plate just for show. ​Precision Cooking: Whether it’s the perfectly seared scallops or a succulent cut of Irish beef, the textures and temperatures are consistently spot on. ​Flavor Profiles: They have a gift for balancing rich, comforting flavors with bright, modern acidity. It’s sophisticated without being pretentious. ​The Service: Truly Outstanding ​What really sets this place apart, however, is the impeccable service. ​The Atmosphere: From the moment you walk in, the staff makes you feel like a regular. They are attentive without being intrusive, strike the perfect balance of professional and friendly, and possess a deep knowledge of both the menu and the wine list. ​The Pace: You never feel rushed, yet your glass is never empty. It’s that rare kind of hospitality where they seem to anticipate your needs before you even realize you have them. ​The Verdict ​It’s intimate, it’s elegant, and the quality of the food is matched only by the genuine warmth of the team. Whether it’s a romantic date night or a long, lazy lunch, The Little Kitchen is a D4 staple for a reason. ​Highly recommended. 👌

Amazing food. A very attentive service. Great recommendations. The lamb was divine. The prawn risotto was delicious. The goat cheese salad … nothing was wrong. Will be coming back for sure!

Christmas eve. 5 in a family. Excellent.

Exceptional food, gourmet presentation & portions, jovial atmosphere, but pedestrian service. This seems like the type of restaurant that has a world class Chef who started something on their own vs working for a Michelin rated franchise, but lacks the funding to scale the experience to match the food. I did notice larger parties getting more service attention, but felt a bit ignored as a single diner. Maybe my service experience was different because it was clear that I wasn't a local (I'm a New Yorker) and this seemed like a familiar establishment supported by locals. Additionally, as a single or two party table, you will be placed by the door which gets annoying in the winter/cold weather seasons. The venue is a hole in the all, so arrive 10 minutes late to your reservation or there will be nowhere to wait, which is inconvenient, again when the weather is cold. I arrived 15 minutes early and had to walk to a local bar around the corner to kill time. Great food, mediocre experience!

Food is really nice in this place. The stuff was really good. They had a really good wine

Dined very recently with friends. Top class food and service, would recommend!

Delicious food - prawn risotto, mushrooms on toast and salmon & prawn tartare to share between the 3 of us. Lamb shank and short rib beef for mains was melt in the mouth. Great birthday eve. Tks to lovely staff .

Beautiful place and nice food. We had the short rib and really enjoyed!!