Woodruff in Dublin

I ADORE this place. This restaurant gives very creative answers in putting fermented/pickled ingredients into their dishes. Apparently their menu also changes every week to reflect the season. One dish we had was with fermented walnuts. It tastes like pickled cucumber but looks like sliced mushrooms... The confit & liver pithivier thing in my duck breast dish was a gem. So good that I had to save it to the last. Eating at this place feels like a treasure hunt or foraging in a forest. There's something unique and creative in every dish. I could taste the attentiveness and the value of this restaurant. The atmosphere is great - welcoming, relaxing but with standard. You wouldn't feel underdressed wearing casual clothes, but you also know this place provides quality experience the second you walk in. Dessert - First time ever trying ice cream with woodruff flavour. Had to Google what woodroof is if I'm honest. Glad I tried. It's a mix taste of vanilla, cinnamon, and other fresh herbs. The creme brulee is THICK. It's VERY dense and creamy. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, but beware, it might not be the wisest idea to finish all of it when you're nearly full. I had great fun eating here. What a successful adventure!! I recommend this place to everyone!

Wonderful food with seasonal, local and fresh ingredients. The service is attentive and friendly, I would highly recommend if you’re in the area.

I recently had a family celebration at woodruff. Colm and his staff were exceptional, the food was wonderful and the restaurant is bright and airy. Everything was 10/10. The sunday roast is a highlight.

food was great the appetisers were amazing. fish was a little on the salty side but still good nonetheless.

Very good modern restaurant. Good is amazing and service great.

We eat at Woodruff about once a week, and it’s one of the few places we keep going back to without hesitation. The food is always excellent — thoughtful, seasonal, and full of flavour. It’s clear the kitchen really cares about what they’re doing, but the dishes don’t feel overcomplicated. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious. It’s a nice space to sit in, calm, modern, and comfortable and the staff are friendly and easygoing. You feel looked after without it being too formal. There’s a consistency to the whole experience that’s hard to find these days. It’s the kind of place you start treating like your local, even if it’s a bit more special than that.

Absolutely incredible experience! The food, the staff, the atmosphere... This place is an absolute gem in Stepaside. We will be back very soon!

Amazing food and exceptional staff.

As a vegetarian it can sometimes be difficult to find such creative, fresh, innovative and delicious options with such amazing attention to detail. I had the 'Beechlawn farm organic courgettes, romesco, gnudi, pickled grapes, smoked almond' main course and if heaven were me sitting on a cloud eating that dish for eternity, I would be happy!!!!!

This restaurant is surrounded by a pizza restaurant and a chipper. But dont let that fool you. It is real gem. The ambience is that of a relaxed and modern bistro. But the food is truly fantastic. Well presented, perfectly cooked and served. And good advice on the wine to go with the dinner (the wine menu is a bit daunting). It is not a cheap place, but wll worth it. This was not our first visit, and it will not be our last.