The best restaurants in Dublin

22/02/2026: obnoxious, force one full main dish per person. allow the customer to choose what to eat

20/02/2026: A must try if you're in the area.Food was amazing.I had the beef and guinness pie that was on special today and it was excellent,full of flavour helped on by a red wine gravy and mash potatoe.Also had their tomatoe and red pepper soup along side the main course which was delicious.We decided to have desert as the first 2 courses were excellent.Service was very good and staff lovely.A good varied menu to choose from and also a kids menu.My little lad had the chicken tenders and chips and loved it.I have heard that the roast dinner on the Sunday is die for so we will be back to try this.Can't wait for next visit.

05/05/2026: Wonderfully prepared North Indian cuisine, very balanced, not heavy on the sauce. The tandoori chicken and the duck were both delightful.

05/05/2026: Great food, but was quite expensive.

17/04/2026: Book in advance. Very prestigious place!!!

04/04/2026: Had the friday brisket sandwich. Unfortunately the three of us agreed the brisket was very hard to chew. Lovely staff and chilled atmosphere but I’ll be thinking twice before trying again. I’ve had food here before and it was great but if all three people had the same result, I think some changes could be made to tenderise the meat. Mushroom soup was very tasty.

17/05/2026: Extremely friendly staff, food is always tasty and delicious. Would highly recommend - Jonathan Bracken.

18/04/2026: Very disappointed with my order this evening, the chicken korma had no flavour was not nice at all, the nann bread was mostly burnt, the onion bhaji was very good snd the staff taking the orders very lovely and polite but a waste of 28euro to go in the bin

27/09/2025: Great salads & flatbread and brilliant team. It can get very busy around lunch time.

27/09/2025: I got chai and flatbread with all veggies, lamb and beetroot sauce for lunch. Chai was not like normally Indian friends make for me but it was nice. Food was amazing! My friend had salad there and I should go back there to try it! Location was perfect! It was sunny day so we had lunch at dining area just outside restaurant.

21/12/2025: Great food and great staff! Always a busy but happy atmosphere! Can't beat the quality of their breakfast rolls, for taste or price! Would always reccomend

20/12/2025: This was our first visit to The Hungry Monkey for breakfast, and unfortunately the experience was very disappointing. The café itself is quite small, with tables placed very close together, and it was extremely busy due to nearby offices. We were shown to a table by a staff member and ordered two breakfasts and two coffees. The coffees arrived quickly, but our food took almost 30 minutes. Meanwhile, customers seated around us were served, finished, and left, while our order still hadn’t arrived. What made the situation worse was the way it was handled. A woman who appeared to be the owner or manager approached us, initially apologising for the wait. We politely said it was fine. However, she then explained that she needed our table because other customers had reservations and repeatedly reminded us that she needed the table back. The delay was clearly not our choice, and it felt as though our order had been overlooked. Being asked multiple times — albeit with a smile — to hurry up or give up the table made us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. If reservations were such an issue, we would have understood being told at the door, rather than being seated and then pressured. The food itself was very average and certainly not worth the overall experience. Unfortunately, the service and attitude overshadowed everything else. I won’t be returning and wouldn’t recommend it.

12/05/2026: Excellent food and service. Staff are friendly and helpful

06/05/2026: I went there on a Sunday and got parking outside but there's another car park up the road it's beside a petrol station and shop. There is a few seats outside which was lovely on a sunny day. It was busy though although I got a seat straight away very nice food and cakes and nice coffee, staff are lovely

05/05/2026: Amazing atmosphere and amazing staff. Pub was full and they still made an effort to ensure we got a seat. Friendly team who even played happy birthday for my friends dog. One of the few last proper Irish pubs in the heart of the city

02/04/2026: Staff was lovely. A cosy atmosphere when it's not too busy. Honestly a great bar!

20/03/2026: We shared a good bottle of Rioja with our friends, and the roasted almonds were delicious. The bistro has a cosy atmosphere and the waiters were very kind, fast and professional! Thanks for the lovely evening

19/03/2026: Great spot for date night or chilling with friends ! Calming environment . Beef stroganoff was so tasty. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Thanks for the wine recommendation.

18/05/2026: One of the best restaurants, the service is more than wonderful. I'd like to thank the best waiter, Jude Balmer (Jay), he provided excellent service. We will definitely be back again.

18/05/2026: I had the most wonderful day here for my little brother’s birthday. Beautiful atmosphere within the restaurant and such such kind staff, particularly Susy, Thais, Jay, and Dani. The food was absolutely delicious also. This is my third time at the restaurant and definitely not my last, I definitely recommend it for a casual lunch or nice dinner. Thank you to the staff for the wonderful experience.

24/05/2026: A traditionally decorated pub with a cult feel, delicious food, and friendly staff.

23/05/2026: The music was perfect for the atmosphere. It was very pleasant. The service was very quick and attentive.

14/05/2026: came to celebrate my wedding anniversary, and what was meant to be a memorable night ended up being incredibly disappointing to say the least. the food was average at best, and the service… the service was nothing short of terrible. we spent most of the evening waiting for someone to attend us and when the server finally took notice in us they were ridiculously rude and standoffish. never coming back.

12/05/2026: Served by Marcella.She is really kind, introducing food, always smiling! We got wonderful service! Thank you!

29/12/2025: Incredible coffee and very nice service

07/12/2025: This is a great spot to grab a coffee or a pastry. The staff are all super friendly, the coffee is great, and it’s nice and spacious inside.

12/01/2026: Really nice food and staff here. Much nicer vibe under the new management

12/01/2026: Wonderful place for breakfast and coffee

08/04/2026: Food was really excellent! Especially, the scallops with confit fennel and lamb with cheese filled Agnolotti for first courses and the duck with Black Pudding and beetroot for main course. I also very much enjoyed the cheese for dessert. Service was very attentive and friendly. It was a bit loud, since there was a bigger party sitting next to us. I would recommend this place to foodies any time.

07/04/2026: This place is insane! When I eat the food I was not able to keep my eyes opened. Absolutely recommend!