The best restaurants in Dublin

05/11/2025: Worthy of recommendation. The food is great.

03/11/2025: Take it from the Old Guy from Spain, call ahead to make a booking because this wonderful Italian restaurant operated by the Guy from Palermo often has so many customers that he posts a "no seating without advance booking" sign. Don't miss the wonderful Italian dining experience. I'll be back in 3 - 4 weeks and you know I'll have my advanced booking!

20/11/2025: Coming from RSA this was a really good one and our waitress Virginia was an absolute star , thank you so very much

20/11/2025: Virgina was amazing. She delivered a perfect service and she did nice recomendation. Highly recommended

15/10/2025: Staff extremely friendly, food was amazing

07/09/2025: Blown away on my first ever visit!!!

29/10/2025: Food was delicious, service was friendly and buzzy atmosphere for a Tuesday evening. Would highly recommend.

21/10/2025: Excellent food, excellent service. It's our new go too. Every dish we ordered was delicious.

15/08/2025: Been coming here since they open! To all Malaysian! Those cakes and tarts are so close to home!

15/08/2025: I have been coming back for the cheese tart, but I know most of my friends also love the cheese cake! Just superb!

06/12/2025: First time here but defo not the last, can’t recommend enough! Staff were lovely, so nice and such good recommendations! Food is Delicious! Cocktails are great! Not a single bad thing I can say. And Evelyn (apologies if I’m spelling it wrong) was so lovely, thank you!

05/12/2025: Always great for lunch or dinner. I recommend sitting at the bar for the full experience. Great vibes and the food is always good. Thanks to Mugi for looking after us so well

02/12/2025: We had such a lovely evening at I Monelli. The restaurant was full, yet Matteo and Giuseppe took care of us with incredible attention. We felt welcomed, seen, and genuinely looked after the whole time. The location is beautiful: right on the canal in Portobello, super quiet and peaceful, but still a few steps away from Dublin’s nightlife. The food was excellent. We tried the truffle flan (absolutely delicious) and the broccoli and salmon pasta, which was perfectly balanced in flavour. They also offer vegetarian and gluten-free options, which is a huge plus. Definitely one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had in Dublin. Ciao from Sardinia! Thank you for such a warm experience. We’ll definitely be back

30/11/2025: We had a really nice dinner at I Monelli. The Xmas set menu is simple but delicious, with the real taste of Italy. My husband had the scarmoza for starter and the sauce was to die for. I had a (giant) platter of the most fresh procciuto with honey and focaccia. For main I had the mushroom tagliatelle, and he ordered the venison ragu, witch was the best I've had since my grandma's cooking (highly recommended). The montepulciano wine was a great match and the tiramisu was lovely. Really looking forward to come back.

12/11/2025: Beautiful place and nice food. We had the short rib and really enjoyed!!

11/11/2025: Delicious, carefully created menu.

08/11/2025: I thought the first two dishes were really bang average. The cold prawns and the foie grais weren’t enjoyable at all. Post that I thought everything was fine. Maybe it’s a taste thing. Lobster, mushroom and bread were great. But for a crazy expensive price everything else was disappointing. The service was 5 stars.

26/10/2025: This is, of course, the best dinning experience of my life, reserved for the best of occasions. What helped make my night even better is they allowed me to exchange one item of the tasting menu from the dining menu, the hare a la royale, a dish I always wanted to try. Of course you need to reserve months in advance, but for the most special occasions, I wish this experience to everyone!

20/11/2025: My new favourite restaurant in Dublin! The food was full of flavour. So so delicious. Staff was incredibly welcoming and very knowledgeable about the menu. I loved knowing details about the cooking process and ingredients used. Great atmosphere. Felt a little cramped as was there on a romantic date but overall a 5 star experience. Will definitely be dining here again! Also the best creme brulee out there!

13/11/2025: It’s definitely been one of the best Christmas dinners I have had so far! The ambience was great, service was outstanding, food and wine were exquisite. Every bite was just so good and the service was so so good! 💛 Hats off to everyone behind the scene!!!

03/12/2025: Great, bustling brunch spot. Friendly, attentive service and great food and coffee.

03/12/2025: We loved every bite of the full Irish breakfast. Thanks to Guedes for the fast and friendly service. This was a perfect first stop early in the morning immediately following our flight and no sleep :)

23/11/2025: Such a pleasant surprise! Food is delicious, warm and efficient service, cozy atmosphere. Would definitely return.

17/11/2025: Zakura on Baggot Street is a genuinely welcoming spot that stands out for both its atmosphere and its food. The staff greet you with a warm energy every time, creating a relaxed feeling that makes the whole experience even better. They check in just enough, stay attentive without hovering, and clearly take pride in making guests feel comfortable. The food is the star. The nigiri tastes fresh, clean, and carefully prepared, with each piece showing good balance between texture and flavor. Their katsu curry is rich, comforting, and full of character, with a crisp coating that holds up beautifully against the smooth curry sauce. It is the kind of dish that makes you want to return sooner than planned. One of the most impressive things is how well they accommodate people with celiac needs. The team handles requests with confidence and care, and they offer safe options that still feel thoughtful and delicious, something that can be surprisingly hard to find. Overall, Zakura combines great food with genuine hospitality, turning a simple meal into a memorable outing.

02/12/2025: Food was tasty and our server Priscila was very friendly and attentive 😊

02/12/2025: Mad Egg was class! Chicken was unreal.. proper crispy and tasty. Big shoutout to Matheus and Yuri, absolute legends. Sound lads, made the whole thing even better. Defo coming back!

21/11/2025: Love Daniel's, food is always great

20/11/2025: I should have written this review before. Daniel's is a charming little place with well cooked delicious food. The owner will happily chat with customers about food, wine and his travels. They have some great menu items and some very interesting crockery from Daniel's trips to Africa. Of particular note is the set menu which offers great value for money. If you haven't been don't hesitate just book it: you will be glad you did. Thanks again to Daniel and staff

18/11/2025: Loved the roast beef. Good gluten-free options

15/11/2025: Friendly and attentive staff. Delicious food with impeccable presentation and plating. Celebrated my birthday there and all my friends had a lovely time. 100% can recommend.