The best restaurants in Dublin

04/02/2026: Fabulous food, great atmosphere and the owner is so lovely. Will most certainly return!

02/02/2026: We had a lovely lunch there, my kids already wanna come back. My husband said it was the best risotto he ever had. Portions are very generous and desserts were gorgeous too. We’ll be back!

24/01/2026: A really excellent lunch at Dax in the heart of Dublin city centre. From start to finish, everything felt thoughtful, calm and effortlessly professional. I began with the beef tartare, which was beautifully fresh and perfectly balanced — classic flavours done with confidence. The fish of the day was outstanding, cooked exactly right and served with clean, seasonal accompaniments that let the quality of the ingredients shine. Dessert was the lemon tart, sharp, light and refreshing, a great way to finish. Service was warm, attentive and genuinely welcoming -we were very well looked after without ever feeling rushed. Dax continues to live up to its reputation for fine food and consistency. A fantastic spot for lunch, and one we’ll definitely return to.

23/12/2025: Stunning restaurant. Group Christmas lunch but you wouldn’t know it from the quality of the food. Great selection and large generous portions. Excellent Christmas cheer atmosphere and superb service. Highly recommend.

24/01/2026: A lovely experience with Virginia and Klaudia at bang !

23/01/2026: What a meal. Adra was a great host. Felt very welcome

07/02/2026: Amazing birthday dinner ! Myself and two friends ate here and had such a lovely evening. Staff were the perfect level of attentive and food was absolutely delicious. The manager found out it was my birthday and insisted on bringing something on the house (he offered drinks, baileys, dessert - all of which we said we didn’t need. He eventually brought a delicious chocolate mousse cake). He also remembered my friend from when she had celebrated her doctorate graduation there a year before and congratulated her again. Such a lovely experience, we’ll be back !

02/02/2026: 5 of us ate here New Year's Eve, often a tricky evening for restaurants, but everything was excellent. Will definitely be back soon.

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!

17/01/2026: We visited after making a reservation to celebrate my wife’s birthday. We were guided to a private room-style table, and from the lighting and atmosphere to the staff’s service, the first impression was excellent. All the dishes were even better than we expected, and we were especially impressed by how every staff member acknowledged and took care of my wife’s special day. If anyone is looking for a great restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere in Dublin, I would recommend this place without hesitation.

02/01/2026: A really special experience. Top quality, food and service. A lovely treat.

30/01/2026: This restaurant is phenomenal. I went for lunch on a Friday and, considering the amount of food and incredibly high quality of it, I think it’s well priced. Declan was my server and he was just brilliant. Very attentive whilst also made everything look and feel effortless. The canapés were some of the best I’ve had in fine dining restaurants and the rhubarb dessert was so clever I am not a dessert person usually but this is one of the best I’ve had and would certainly convert me to the sweet side. I’ve been lucky to dine at many Michelin restaurants and this one is up there.

25/01/2026: We saved up for this and absolutely loved the food and service. The atmosphere was only affected by other guests who were completely disinterested in the experience spending time constantly on their phones or moaning. When you've saved up for an experience like this it really brings the tone down.

01/02/2026: Delicious food, cozy atmosphere and very friendly staff. Great birthday spot! 10/10

30/01/2026: I Monelli is a fantastic place. The food is really very good, with great flavours and well-prepared dishes. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed meal or a nice evening out. What truly stands out is the staff: they are extremely friendly and attentive, and they can speak three different languages, which makes the whole experience even better and more comfortable. Highly recommended — I would definitely come back.

02/02/2026: We had a great service served by César but all the team are so good. Food was amazing as well and the atmósphere good whit the music.

02/02/2026: For Rian, Thank you for his recommendation and he have a very good sense of humour. We are very enjoyed the time when we got the food and drinks there. Good experience, good service and good tastes. Thank you~

11/01/2026: Amazing food. A very attentive service. Great recommendations. The lamb was divine. The prawn risotto was delicious. The goat cheese salad … nothing was wrong. Will be coming back for sure!

24/12/2025: Christmas eve. 5 in a family. Excellent.

25/12/2025: I don't want to give too much away, just go and have fabulous food and an excellent evening. Me and my two friends had one of the most enjoyable dining experiences ever there last night. Would not change a single thing!

21/12/2025: Daniel’s where to begin, one of the best culinary experiences to be had in Dublin and probably on the island of Ireland. Myself a food lover and regular restaurant dweller. I would call this place rare, As, in no matter what you order off the menu here, it will be excellent. Plenty on the menu to pick from far from bare bones here. The place itself very understated but has a cool old school vibe clean and well kept but is very quirky under closer examination. Wine lovers this is the place for you his pairing of wine to foods is nothing short of exceptional. You won’t find a better wine menu in Dublin. Overall Danial is a master craftsman in both food and wine and no mystery here it immediately becomes apparent from the get go, simple starters like the broth hits the tongue and it’s complex and superior. Nothing is an after thought here every ingredient and element have been very well thought out here years in the making. If I could give 100 stars I would. We ll be back and on a regular basis.

04/02/2026: The only thing I had an issue with was the price! Typical Dublin though – very expensive.

04/02/2026: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars Had a fantastic experience at Izakaya Tapas & Sake. The food was outstanding — fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere is warm and stylish, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. A special thank you to Christine, our waitress, who was absolutely brilliant. She was friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome. Her service really elevated the whole experience. Highly recommend this place for amazing food, great vibes, and excellent service. We’ll definitely be back!

25/01/2026: Visited Bloom Brasserie last night and it was fantastic. Such a beautiful setting and service was so professional, and so friendly too. The star of the show was the food. Scallops and prawn starters were so delicately flavoured, delicious, and the chateaubriand was the best I've ever had. Cannot wait to return👏

11/01/2026: Fabulous night in Dublin City yesterday culminating in a grade "A" dinning experience. Wonderfully friendly and professional people. Chateaubriend beautifully cooked. This was our first visit. We will be back.

02/01/2026: Everything I've eaten is delicious and super fresh

24/12/2025: Friendly staff and value for money breakfast roll was 10/10

24/01/2026: Went here for my birthday and the atmosphere is unreal, I would recommend sitting downstairs for the full experience. The food was a perfect fine dining experience imo. I had the lasagne, followed by the chocolate brownie cake & sorbet. The waiter presented me a rose and a glass of prosecco, will definitely come back

10/01/2026: Dawid and Dina were Fantastic , they were friendly and made our experience lovely