The best restaurants in Dublin

17/09/2026: Really like this pub. Had been many times for drinks but recently finally had the Steak which was great. Bar staff are very friendly and enjoy the chill vibe of Tom's Bar and the Terrace

13/09/2026: We chose Ashton's as our family wedding venue, and it was absolutely fantastic. The layout worked seamlessly for the flow of the day. The large downstairs function room was ideal for the initial reception and speeches, while the upstairs restaurant provided a superb setting for the meal. The food was excellent, and the staff were incredibly professional throughout. Later in the evening, the downstairs room transitioned perfectly for music and dancing. A standout feature was the large patio overlooking the River Dodder—it offered a fantastic, quieter space for guests to step away and catch up. The management team was completely in control, executing the planning to perfection. I couldn't recommend them highly enough.

29/09/2026: Unbelievable food and great prices

18/09/2026: Food is brilliant, service is fine but the main factor is the food is utterly exceptional, never had food that genuinely tastes so good.

20/08/2026: unbelievable experience from start to finish, my allergy was taken really well by all staff and they even double checked with my by showing me products which was a great piece of mind! cocktails were unbelievable

13/08/2026: Really nice bar, great ambience, drinks are good value especially the offers on cocktails.

02/06/2026: As per the other reviews - the best coffee in Blackrock (by a long way!) Consistently friendly staff ❤️

28/09/2026: The doughnuts are wonderful. The coffee on the other hand, is one of the absolute worst things I have ever tasted. The hot coffee is not good, but the iced coffee is dreadful. The syrup (which costs extra) is so overpowering and makes a bad coffee even worse. I also had to pay 60c more for an alternative milk, which from a chain like this feels very greedy. I love the doughnuts but always have to grab a coffee somewhere else because I just can’t stand it from here.

03/09/2026: Staff are so friendly, lovely coffee and doughnuts!

03/10/2026: Self service food bar, Mac cheese, soup (only on a weekend), cakes, coffees, soft drinks, smoothies, cocktails, wine, beer! Easily sat 7 of us around 14:00 on a Saturday. Staff super helpful. Loved the soup bowl!!

02/10/2026: Benjamin and Luan gave me a really cool experience. I will 100% come back👍

12/07/2026: Used the parking for an event in the Aviva. Super handy!

04/07/2026: I would highly🏑 recommend this place for parking your car it's very near the Aviva stadium.🏉

20/07/2026: An excellent casual lunch spot with a relaxed atmosphere, and far better than you might expect from a museum café. We visited while exploring the Chester Beatty and found it to be one of the pleasant surprises of our time in Dublin. The menu offers a tempting range of Middle Eastern-inspired dishes, with plenty of fresh, vibrant flavours. Everything we ordered was well prepared and satisfying, showing that this is much more than a convenient place to grab a quick bite. There is also an impressive selection of cakes and sweet treats, making it an ideal place to linger over coffee after lunch. The café has a bright, welcoming feel and provides a welcome break from sightseeing. Whether you’re stopping in before or after visiting the museum, it’s a relaxing place to unwind without feeling rushed. The staff were friendly and efficient, helping create a warm and enjoyable experience from the moment we arrived. Service was prompt, and the whole venue felt well organised despite being quite popular. Even if you have no particular interest in visiting the Chester Beatty, this café is worth seeking out for the food alone. It’s an excellent example of how a museum café can exceed expectations, offering fresh, flavourful food in a comfortable setting. I’d happily return on a future visit to Dublin, both for another meal and to sample more of the delicious cakes.

28/06/2026: Not immediately obvious to passers-by this cosy cafe with calm and laidback atmosphere sits in a bright atrium-style space inside the Chester Beatty Gallery building. It serves Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired food, including Palestinian moussaka, Moroccan tagine, various salads, and daily specials, along with something sweet like homemade cakes & baklava. Vegan and gluten-free options are available. Our choice: Meat moussaka and chicken with rice Check for two (only mains, tap water provided): 33 EUR Overall verdict: 8/10 — a good option for a quick, healthy, and hearty lunch, but not somewhere I would go specifically go unless I was already visiting the museum. And definitely a must do after visiting the Chester Beatty exhibitions.

15/12/2025: We had a breakfast here for two days (Saturday and Sunday). Both days we really enjoyed the view. What surprised me is that both days I ordered the same, but I liked the sandwich as well as the hot chocolate more the first day. The second day I was a bit disappointed, it wasn’t the same. Even though, really nice staff and a lovely place to enjoy your meal. Santa sandwich for 9€ and hot chocolate for 4€.

10/12/2025: It's delicious, I was there for breakfast, there were not many visitors, but it's very atmospheric and cozy.

03/09/2026: Friendly staff. We had a delightful cup of tea and shared a flapjack. Then we bought some loose leaf tea to take home. We will be back!

31/08/2026: Really nice service, everyone was helpful. The coffee tastes great, there’s a lot of options and the prices are nice for the location. A lot of space to get seated, though sometimes it’s a bit crowdy.

02/10/2026: A wonderful place to get Italian food. A lot of Italian places overcharge for food that’s kinda measly in portion size or just a little too risqué. This is a great, down to earth, reasonably priced place for a very nice dinner. The atmosphere is great, the staff is friendly, and it’s the kind of place you could get dressed up to go to, or just come in unexpectedly. My partner and I had a meal here not long ago and it was great, from the drinks to the apps to the entrees. They clearly use fresh ingredients, and care a lot about the dining experience they cultivate.

18/09/2026: First time in this restaurant. As scored above everything was really great. Can't wait till the next time

24/07/2026: Food is lovely and consistent. Would rate 5 stars but unfortunately delivery has been late once or twice

29/06/2026: Hands down the best Chinese in south Dublin, tastes different than all the others, it looks different and even comes in different little boxes which just proves they work on their own initiative, the flavours are unbeatable. The house curry has sliced roasted pork and the young chow rice is the nicest I’ve ever tasted, the shredded chicken contains lots of chicken not just streaks of batter. Highly recommend! ✨

18/09/2026: The kind of place to give S-holes a bad name... Money spent on the refit, which looks fine on the surface, was a total waste. Avoid at all costs if you like pints of stout. They employ staff that cannot pull them, serve them flat, dipped across the top, slopped up like swill. Worst imagineable. Plus, the place is infested with bar flies throughout every corner of lounge and bar, and they simply will get into your drinks. They're aiming at serving a full menú of food. Hard pass. Then the service. Good grief. If you politely send one single atrocious pint back, be prepared for vulgar barmaid to shout and swear at you in front of all present, effing and blinding at the top of her voice, then an equally foul-mouthed, aggressive wee baldy shortarsed barman to blame you for upsetting her and calling the pint she pulled 'perfect', because he's trying to get his midget end away with her later and has no interest in serving pints anyway, plus the manager not to care in the slightest. Staff even mutter swears at customers right in front of him, but he doesn't care, because, folks, it ain't the Ritz. Wil-low standards in every way imaginable. The very bottom of the barrel. Dregs. Scrubbersville. Population: you. Miss the old place. Really destroyed a great old pub with incompetency and ignorance of staff and management. The place exists on the custom of locals and its formerly good name, both of which are easily lost.

07/09/2026: Great pub nice atmosphere good pint

13/08/2026: Delicious bagel! Friendly staff! I had the smoked salmon and the Sicilian sun dried tomato and a smoothie

08/08/2026: We were looking for something to fill our stomachs first thing in the morning, and this place totally solved the problem! The bagels were excellent, served quickly, and generously filled!

17/08/2026: the lads love this place, fantastic breakfast

11/06/2026: You get exactly what you ask for every time without having to listen to any upselling like in the chains 👍 A++