The best restaurants in Dublin

20/05/2026: My wife was on a ridiculously nice trip with her mom and sister last year and they wound up having dinner at Davy Byrne’s. She loved Ireland enough she surprised me with a trip here for a ten-day tour and last Sunday when we arrived in Dublin we dropped our bags at the hotel and walked off to Davy Byrne. I have a serious weakness for good Irish pub fare and I’ll be damned if Davy’s beef and Guinness pie was not one of if not the finest I’ve ever had. We went on our holiday and arrived back to the same overnight home away from home and she had already asked if I wanted dinner in the same place two days ago. Davy does not disappoint- the first night (Sunday) they had a full house but found us a place outside where we struck up conversation with another couple on their way back home. The service was lovely, the food exceptional. Not only is the gravy in the pie something that deserves a beautiful Irish folk song or six written in its honor, as they put a simply amazing little secret in the sauce (okay, it’s Chorizo. Not as in Mexican chorizo but the most holy Spanish chorizo which contributes to a sumptuously rich decadence which must be experienced rather than read about,) but they also serve an amazing brown bread. I’ve just eaten pies all over the country (literally seven in ten days l) and I’ve eaten the freshest and most delectable of bread for thirty meals straight now. I do not exaggerate when I opine Davy Byrne’s brown bread will be spoken of for 700 years or so and then revisited for further discussion. I feel I must go compose a ballad about the mystical perfection I’m now savoring in my belly as I lie down, virtually unable to move. Yes, in keeping with the Irish tradition, it’s enough food to feed a small family of seven, so I’m nearly incapacitated, but gloriously so. As a footnote I should mention that the seared spinach was perfectly done, the Guinness tap is in perfect order and the staff again was charming, lovely and entirely on point. I admit I may have had a wee bit of doubt because it’s in such a touristy area, but there is a very fine reason or a whole bunch of em anyway for the award plaques in the window. Without reservation I highly recommend Davy Byrne’s, tho I would recommend you make them! We got lucky as walk-ins twice but next time I’ll make them. Slainte!

20/05/2026: To be fair, the food was good and we enjoyed it. I also completely understand that this is a business and that table turnover is crucial in busy central locations. However, manners and hospitality still matter. We were already visibly preparing to leave when the staff aggressively dropped a 'Reserved' sign right on our table. It was entirely unnecessary, uncalled for, and felt incredibly disrespectful. There are polite ways to manage table times; treating customers like a number on a conveyor belt is not one of them. Good kitchen, but extremely poor service standards.

12/05/2026: Food was quite good. Very good service very attentive. Karaoke rooms are big and good to have great times with friends. I am definitely coming back.

27/04/2026: The staff were very friendly but we felt quite rushed at some points. We were asked if we were ready to order 3 times within a few minutes. We ordered the siu mai (both types) to start. For the price you get very small portions and there are much more tasty and affordable siu mai in town. The tofu in the mapo tofu was cold. Please note that it's made with beef mince which I hear is traditional. People may be more used to pork mince being used. The Yu-Xiang crispy prawns were not crispy and were overcooked. The coating had mostly fallen off which makes me think they were sitting in the sauce for a while before being served. It was tasty enough overall but definitely not worth the price.

29/10/2025: I felt right at home. Service was a 10/10. Food was a 10/10. Just go, you won't regret it!

29/10/2025: Our server gui was excellent!!!

06/05/2026: Nice pub. Food a tad bit expensive for a platter....but they all are! Great pint of Guinness and lovely buzzing atmosphere on a Friday after work

05/05/2026: Food was great! Beer was great! What else to say

23/05/2026: Had a wonderful lunch at Cavistons Restaurant. I had mixed fish, and it was absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavour. The staff were very welcoming and made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. The atmosphere was amazing, warm and relaxing, and the view from upstairs was gorgeous. Definitely a place worth visiting in Dublin!

14/05/2026: Nice place plenty of room ,nice staff. Probably best booking just to be sure

25/10/2025: My group and I loved the food, drinks, and the atmosphere. The people who work here are a JOY. We loved the happy vibes. Breakfast was filling and the lattes were great. Employees went above and beyond offering extra things to make our experience the best.

24/10/2025: During my stay in Dublin I had breakfast here twice since I loved the first one so much. Staff is super friendly and the food is really tasty. I had the bagel with salmon twice, I loved it and still think about it.

24/04/2026: Our last night in Dublin, the last night of a month-long vacation, we came to Pho Kim for a nice dinner. We were greeted immediately and seated. Water brought and orders taken in good time. My husband ordered a prawn curry—which he said he was surprised by just how many prawns it came with (in a good way!)—and I ordered the bun with grilled pork and spring rolls. My appetite isn't ever very large and inevitably, my husband finishes my meals for me. Not this time! I ate every last bit because it was so good. If I lived locally, I'd be giving my business to Pho Kim regularly so I could try everything on the menu. Highly recommend for a chill, nice restaurant with really delicious food.

18/04/2026: Everything was outstanding, we were a group of 6 so we called ahead and booked a table. But if you are only 2 you can probably just drop by!

05/05/2026: Great location and service. Very accommodating to a toddler and her parents. The bread pudding is out of this world. The owner was on site and saw to it that everything was running smoothly.

01/05/2026: Well, guys been going into this restaurant since 1976.So what does that tell you,awesome.So a shout out to all the staff past and present. Hey guys, if you're having a 50th anniversary, don't forget to let us know.Because i've been going in there since nineteen seventy six that means going there fifty years. So,since I was thirteen oh my god , I m getting old,lol.

21/05/2026: Everything is perfect there, with very well organised sraff. Food was very perfect, amd coffee super refreshing. Only two small things - I had small problem to connect my laptop, there is not enough extensions, amd 2 nd, no fresh air inside, actually quite hot. Rest things, perfect.

19/05/2026: Great venue, couple of EV chargers outside the door too.

10/05/2026: Always great service here. Lovely pub.

03/05/2026: Great pub with superb selection of pints 🍻 great atmosphere all round 👍🏻✌🏻

19/05/2026: The chicken Massaman curry so was delicious. The delivery was reliable and quick, and the food arrived hot and fresh. Always the best.

12/05/2026: Excellent food and the service was good. Everything 💯💯

14/12/2025: We went two times at High Nelly’s during our 3 day trip to Dublin. Simply because once is not enough to eat the 10/10 fry up breakfast. Every single thing on the plate is so good, and the people working here are class. Friendly service with a smile, giving you the best an Irish morning can offer -what more does a person want? And that all for such a fair price. We’ll be back!

14/12/2025: Monster breakfast is a belly buster!

19/05/2026: Amazing vegetarian Indian food. We each had a 'small plate' and the portions were generous - definitely enough for a filling evening meal. Good selection of options available for the plates too. Would definitely recommend.

17/05/2026: The food is nice but the toilets are horrifying. Please separate men's and women's toilets. Enough men do not respect public toilets that any unisex toilets are disgusting compared to women only toilets. Urine all over the seat and floor.

19/04/2026: The food was so delicious that I forgot to take pictures. Anyways, I have been to this restaurant 3 times now, and every time I came back, I could not be disappointed. Bear in mind it’s not that cheap, but it’s worth every penny. Food: 100%, Service:100%. Can’t wait to return. Definitely recommend.

18/04/2026: What a lovely evening at Mehek with such gorgeous food and really nice staff who were so helpful and attentive. Would highly recommend

18/10/2025: ​I was a walk-in and I found a table that a party who had a reservation hadn't arrived for yet, i waited for about1 hour until i found this table. After 30 minutes late, they arrived and made us leave. In my opinion, if you have a booking at a crowded place and you don't arrive on time, you should lose your spot. Simply, this place is a nightmare.

18/10/2025: Loved finding this place and escaping the high-trafficked tourist spots. Great pizza, great drinks, incredible atmosphere, and I playlist I want to duplicate at home. Service was incredible. 6 stars. 😍