The Winding Stair in Dublin

A very nice establishment with a good menu and tasty food. Extensive wine selection. We had a minor hiccup where the wine we had ordered was not what we received and we didn't notice until we were halfway through a glass- no major issue as it was tasty anyway and our fault for not noticing when it was brought to the table. Service was prompt and the food good. Very much enjoyed the beef cheek starter. Portion size was generous. Busy place so be sure to book if you want to try it.

We were excited to try The Winding Stair given its reputation and charming setting. Unfortunately, the steak was a major letdown—it was overcooked, tough, and lacked any real flavor. For a dish that’s supposed to be a standout, it missed the mark entirely. The rest of the meal was just okay, nothing particularly memorable or worth recommending. The dessert and wine were decent, but not enough to make up for the underwhelming main course.

Edit: I've now eaten here twice, 8 years apart. Somehow the Winding Stair has gotten better. The second visit was just as good, the service even better, and the night overall perfect. Don't miss eating here if you visit Dublin. Seriously--don't! Delicious food, really cool, trendy space, and very friendly and knowledgeable staff. A bit pricier than some places, but its fine dining quality without the hassle, pretense and ego. Highly recommend.

Staff were very accommodating to our large party which included children. The food was very good. The portion sizes were generous.

Warm friendly atmosphere, great food, and attentive staff who want to make sure your meal is memorable for all the right reasons.

Good restaurant. Staff was kind and the service was fast: I arrived 45 min before my booking, but the staff was kind to call me back as soon as they got a cancellation. The quality of the starters (veg eggs) and the duck breast was excellent. The desert (panna cotta) was not so good and can be improved in terms of flavour and presentation. Good choice of wine and beverages. Price was good (66 eur) and worth the quality and service. The ambience was very energetic and a little bit noisy.

Delicious food, great service, and our virw was breathtaking.

Spot on great grub excellent service

Fui aquí para un cumpleaños de parientes y realmente lo disfruté. La comida era fantástica. El personal era amable. El servicio podría haber sido un poco más rápido. Teníamos cangrejo, pintadas de Guinea, eglefino y el pan y mantequilla pudín era el mejor. Iría de nuevo.

Was recommended by many people and it didn’t disappoint. Everything was tasty. The atmosphere and service were spot on. A bit pricey but worth it. Get reservations as they fill up.