Variety Jones in Dublin

Superb food and exceptional service, the staff went above and beyond to provide a seamless and memorable evening

When I go to a restaurant that has a Michelin star, my expectations get higher and higher. The atmosphere in this place and the staff are super friendly. It feels like home, and you’re kind of a guest; I like the vibe. They’re super friendly all the time and try to make sure everything goes well. I also really like the atmosphere, especially some of the paintings I saw hanging on the walls; they are really nice and quite stylish. I like that, but the only thing I think could be better is the food. Some of the food has images that look unbelievably good, but I expect all of their items to be as special. They brought different dishes, but only two of them were super special, and you could feel a very unique taste in them. The rest, at least for me, wasn’t that special, and that’s the only reason I gave them a four. Despite that, everything was perfect, and we really enjoyed it. Also, I tried the lemonade drinks, and they were really, really good.

I’ve had numerous tasting dinners in the past most of which costing between $150 and $500. This tasting menu was one of the best I’ve ever had and only cost roughly $130 (£110)!!! Normally there is at least one item on a tasting menu that I think either was OK or perhaps I did not enjoy as much. Every dish that came out of the Variety Jones Kitchen was absolutely outstanding (can’t say that about too many places). By far the best $130 tasting menu that I’ve ever had!!! If I had to say what the top three dishes were (hard to pick), they would be the “snacks” (4 very different types of starter apps), the pasta Alfredo (including their homemade sourdough bread) and the main dish….. pork done three ways (barbecue, pork belly, and pork sausage) served with a side of succotash topped with pork rinds. I was a little skeptical of the “blind tasting”, (you do not know the menu ahead of time) but it turned out to be quite exciting and added to the entire experience!!! They have an open kitchen so that you can watch the Chef’s create their masterpieces!!! This place is crazy good and if you have any appreciation for excellent food and service provided by staff that are performing at the top of their game, then this place is for you!! Great food, great service at an exceptional value!! My only regret is that I do not live in Ireland so I do not know if I will have the opportunity to dine here again! I will include pictures, but unfortunately, the food was so damn good that I would dive in before remembering to take a photo lol. Can’t recommend this place enough! Much Love to Variety Jones!!!

One of my absolute favorites in Dublin!

What an amazing experience! The food was ridiculously good and the service was excellent

Definitely the best food in Dublin, and very experienced staff

We had a wonderful dining experience here. The food was absolutely fantastic, beautifully prepared and full of flavor. The atmosphere was warm, elegant, and very relaxing. The staff were also outstanding—professional, attentive, and friendly throughout our visit. Their excellent service made the whole experience even more enjoyable. A truly lovely restaurant, and definitely a place we would be happy to visit again. Highly recommended!

With it being a tasting menu, not everything will be to your liking. But everything we had was cooked beautifully and apart from one dish that me and my partner didn’t like, everything was delicious. Staff were great and if you can afford it I would recommend the wine pairing.

Stunning - 10/10 would recommend, such an amazing experience from start to finish

Amazing experience. The food was delicious, well executed with some surprising textures and flavour combinations that paired perfectly. Our favourite was the hamachi crudo, an absolute delight. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and created a very comfortable atmosphere. Shoutout to Mani for accompanying us during the evening and for the extra bread! Plus, the restaurant is beautiful, with a combination of vibrant colors and warm tones that create a cozy and elevated space.