Viva in Dublin

20/02/2024: A Neighborhood Gem to Dine in Ranelagh, Dublin Ireland! Ranelagh is a residential area of Dublin situated south of the Grand Canal. Getting there from Central Dublin is a healthy walk, or quick ride on the Luas. Dubliners are well aware of the cluster of trendy cafes, global restaurants , and gastropubs along the main street, Ranelagh Road. The side streets of Ranelagh are lined with redbrick 19th-century houses, shops, and restaurants. It’s along one of these side streets, among a cluster of shops, where we found Peperina Garden Bistro at 25 Dunville Avenue just west of the Beechwood Luas stop (the second stop south of the Grand Canal on the Luas Green Line). Peperina is a casual bistro serving breakfast, lunch, a renowned weekend brunch, and on Thursday to Saturday from 6:00pm – 9:30pm there is an evening menu offering. They pride themselves on simple consistency. We stopped in for a light mid-day lunch before shopping in a nearby Italian grocer for fresh produce, pasta and sauce for that evening’s homemade dinner at our daughter’s apartment. While the lunch menu has plenty of wonderful offerings to choose from, I jumped on the Soup of the Day because it was seafood chowder, which is my go to lunch item in Ireland. I look for seafood chowder with a light broth and a lot of seafood and vegetables in the mix, but few or no potatoes. I’m searching for the best seafood chowder the country has to offer, and the Peperina chowder will long be on the top contender list. The broth was light, not creamy, and the fish stock was rich with salmon, cod, carrots and celery. The homemade brown bread accompanying the dish was as good as the chowder itself. Outstanding! It was a proper way to enjoy a casual lunch on the 100th anniversary of my late father’s birth. If you are in Dublin, and want to grab a meal outside the tourist zones, I fully recommend what you can find in Ranelagh. Peperina will not disappoint, being listed as one of Dublin’s Best Restaurants 2019 by Hot Press Magazine.

12/01/2024: ABSOLUTELY BLOODY GREAT had a party with pals and believe me it was great.got pizza and chip which were some of the nicest I have ever had. Staff were the nicest people ever one even gave me a high five and didn't leave me hanging what a legend. I would really recommend going there it is great food great service and a great atmosphere ✨10/10✨