The best restaurants in Dublin

25/06/2025: Absolutely outstanding experience. The ambiance was a perfect 5/5 — elegant, warm, and welcoming. The food was exquisite, every dish beautifully presented and full of flavor. The service stood out as truly exceptional — attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly. A special mention to the wine pairing, which was simply sublime and elevated the entire meal. I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended!

11/06/2025: This was our second time at Chapter One and the most exquisite dining experience of my life. Vinegar seemed to be the theme of the (Tasting) menu and when it appeared in the dessert it looked a bit incongruous . Suffice to say it's stunning, I've never tasted anything like it before. Valrhona chocolate, olive oil, baguette ice-cream, swiss mountain vinegar, tamari soy caramel... it's incredible. It's genius. Before all of that we had sea bream tartare, grilled kombu vinegar, liver ganache with perigourdine sauce, pigeon legs, the fois gras with apple and smoked eel, lobster rice, "cheese and onion" canape, grilled pea broth tulameen raspberries with salted lemon and shiso vinegar... all completely divine. A little glass of Diplomatico Reserva rum with dessert is a game changer; no more so than Chapter One itself.

24/07/2025: Excellent sushi. Excellent service. A must go in Ballsbridge.

24/07/2025: Divine Japanese food. We are very picky when it comes to sushi. So glad we came across Zakura. The food was fantastic and the service was second to none.

17/07/2025: Was a tasty meal with work colleagues. Really nice interior. Old style. Food was good but I felt a bit over priced for what you got. Bread we got at the start was cold and tasted a bit old. Would have been nice to have it warm from the oven. Simple to do and would be lovely. The butter they provide tastes a bit like margarine. Pity. Steak was very nice and played very well but the fries were a bit generic for €48 quid. Not hand cut triple fried chips or something posh. Just looked like from a bag. No cracked sea salt or something to jazz up the chips. Just felt like a cop out to be honest. Starters were also tasty but lacking seasoning and depth of flavour. The wagu tartare was a bit thickly cut for a tartare. With some sinew as the silverside on the meat wasn't trimmed correctly. No egg yoke on top to mix through to get it all gooey. Was lacking a bit in flavour. No umph. The monkfish starter was very tasty but the fish was over cooked. The sauce and corn was really nice though. Had the wild sea bass. Again the fish was dry. Over cooked. But I didnt return it. The saurgo addition was flavourless. White wine pinot was delicious. Didn't have dessert. Service was good. Waitress was attentive and friendly. Music in the restaurant wasn't in keeping with the ambiance I felt. It was like a Playlist of some sorts with country and western and modern indie. Johnny cash ring of fire leading into females are much more deadly than the males and other songs of equal ilk and different ecclectic genres . But each to their own I guess. It's mentioned on the bib gourmond but needs work in my opinion on the flavours and especially on over cooking the fish. Plating was very well done for the most part.

12/07/2025: We stumbled upon this jewel of a restaurant and intrigued by the menu we booked for that evening. Well what a gastronomical experience. Stunning food, warm welcome and excellent service from Matthias and the team. It made it a very special evening!

07/07/2025: Best point of Guinness in Dublin by far

06/07/2025: Best pint of Guinness we had in Dublin. The vibes were great - staff and other patrons made it a lot of fun. Would absolutely recommend!

02/07/2025: Bella our server was so helpful

01/07/2025: Loved it. Definitely go and try the grilled Nashville Hot wrap and Mac & cheese with bacon. You won't regret it!

28/06/2025: It used to be a great Italian place! Not anymore... the menu has changed and the food is ok. The staff were lovely though. Such a shame! Don't think I would be coming back here.

28/06/2025: Our group had a lovely evening together at RIBA. Excellent service, food and ambiance.

09/07/2025: We celebrated our 30th anniversary. We had a cozy table just the two of Us. This was our last night in Ireland. The staff was extremely friendly and polite. The food was phenomenal, outstanding. The staff even surprised us with our desserts. The next time we're in Ireland we will definitely be coming back. I highly recommend this restaurant.

06/07/2025: Food was absolutely fabulous would highly recommend! Food approx 25-35, wine quite expensive... 170 for 2 mains with two bottles of wine but worth it

18/06/2025: Amazing food and amazing service. Will definitely return.

02/06/2025: Very clean brasserie with trained staff who know how to meet your needs. The cuisine is excellent, I recommend.

24/06/2025: I had the red Thai curry with chicken. It was excellent. The service was very friendly and cheerful. The lounge has a wonderful atmosphere.

24/06/2025: A very atmospheric place, especially if you love Joyce's Dublin. Food was ok. We don't drink, so having a pint or two would likely be a plus to the experience. The staff was friendly, but very... relaxed. Not a place for a quick bite to be sure.

12/07/2025: Best seafood I've had in Dublin. Would definitely visit again.

28/06/2025: I was in Hemmingway's last night with my wife for an unbooked and unplanned one-couse meal at 20:30. Michelle was doing front-of-house on her own: meet and greet, taking food and drinks orders, delivering food and drinks, clearing tables etc. for a total of eight tables! What a legend! So friendly and efficient. Plus the food was fab! I had the Seafood Paella and my wife had the Tempura Prawns. Both were yummy and excellent value for money. A well-deserved 5 stars! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

24/06/2025: An incredible fine dining experience in a pleasant and quiet atmosphere. The staff were so lovely: knowledgeable about the menu, personable, charismatic and present. The food was delicious and very creatively composed with unique spice pairings, and elaborate cooking and plating. Their duck breast with artichokes was divine and their tart of the day was a beautiful blend of textures, temperatures and flavours. A must-try if you're looking for an elegant evening with delicious food!

24/06/2025: Mamó is just too good 🤗 We had the ray wings in buffalo sauce with blue cheese Cod chips Langoustine Rabbit pasta Cote du Beouf with roast potatoes & curried cauliflower Strawberry tart for dessert

06/07/2025: The Guinness yesterday was the best I've had in years

06/07/2025: Stopped off for a few drinks on the way to croke park. Very nice staff and lovely surroundings

19/06/2025: Excellent food and very nice service ! I highly recommend this place. I had the filled pasta of the day, it was divine !

11/06/2025: Amazing staff and phenomenal food!

04/07/2025: An unforgettable dining experience. The food at Patrick Guilbaud is exquisite, each dish a work of art, perfectly balanced and deeply satisfying. The staff are exceptional: warm, attentive, and effortlessly professional. And Patrick himself is a gracious host whose passion for excellence shines through every detail. A true gem in Dublin’s culinary scene.

27/06/2025: We had the most delicious lunch today. As on all previous occasions, the service was excellent..Monsieur Robin welcoming and putting everyone at ease, Matthew from Poland taking care of us throughout, discovering a fellow Dub, Diego, who gave us wonderful information about each dish and the lovely lady from Rome, Sarah, and such good wine advice from Cedric, to name a few....Each course was so tasty and flavourful, the starters we ordered brought a taste of the Mediterranean directly to Dublin and the breads, as always of the highest standard. The fish main, halibut, so fresh , enhanced by the red mullet sauce, was wonderful, accompanied by the always decadent potato mash. Desserts ( beautifully presented and seasonal flavour bombs) and petit fours, accompanied by great coffee , made a perfect ending to another memorable lunch. Continues to be our favourite place to have a very special culinary experience in Dublin

22/07/2025: The food was incredible! Every dish was bursting with authentic Italian flavour. The pasta was perfectly al dente, and the sauces were rich and flavorful. The ingredients were so fresh and high-quality, you could taste the difference. The chef takes pride in their craft, as the presentation was beautiful. "The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive throughout the meal. Can't wait to go back and try another dish.

21/07/2025: The meals were great. Decent portion sizes and service was good. Price was a bit expensive, and groups of 4 or more slap a big service charge. Typical Dublin prices really innit