The best restaurants in Dublin

14/12/2024: Don't be fooled by the numerous award plaques on the outside (all dating back over at least a decade). This place is a huge disappointment and appears to be doing very little to capitalize on its prime position, beside the river, in a town that draws visitors far and wide. For what you get, it's overpriced. The staff are lackluster. The produce is dull and lacking any presentational pazazz. They cannot make a decent cup of coffee. You're left with impression that this is a business on the way out. I first came here during the Covid pandemic, when they were taking significant liberties with public health regulations at the time. The same laissez-faire attitude seems to persist. This is ripe for a visit from the Brennan brothers - or to be taken over by a more imaginative and entrepreneurial owner.

01/09/2024: We have dined here a couple of times in the past and were very happy with the food. A super location and well fitted out. The americano and cappuccino we had today in large cups had too much water and practically tasted the same. Maybe there was a change of ownership or management, as the upstairs section is now a shop. So disappointed.

12/11/2023: Brilliant tasty food well priced. Exactly what is said on the menu. Happy to make space at the bar or in the window for a lone diner

28/10/2023: Great value lunch menu - a number of options (burgers, bowls, tacos) for €10.95. Ordered the beef brisket soft tacos (3 small tacos) which were very tasty, all toppings were really good. Only downside was the food was a little cold when it was brought out. Staff were very friendly and helpful with everything which was great. Would come again to try one of the burrito bowls!

16/05/2024: Went to the one in dundrum and had 2 young girls begging the counter who proceeded to talk amongst themselves and didn’t engage once during the order. Honestly was more like hassle and an interruption for them. Disappointing as we always go on the regular and now have now been put off going back

17/02/2025: Just had the best meal at southern Spices that was originally Square One Café, they were serving incredible Indian food! The flavors were rich, the spices perfectly balanced, and the service was so warm and welcoming. A fantastic addition to the area—can’t wait to go back!

13/06/2024: Este es un gran restaurante. Los precios son muy razonables y el personal siempre ha sido amable. La comida también es deliciosa. Recomendaría encarecidamente este restaurante a todo el mundo.

06/03/2025: Este café se ve precioso desde fuera. Esperaba una pintoresca boulangerie de estilo francés con un servicio encantador, pero la realidad es muy diferente una vez que entras. Vine a las 8. 45 am un sábado por la mañana. Cuando entré al café, estaba vacío, así que le pregunté al servidor femenino si estaba abierto. Ella respondió que abren a las 8 am, pero ella no estaba sirviendo todavía porque "el pavimento exterior se está limpiando". Esa es una extraña razón para no servir a los clientes... ¿por qué las aceras afuera que se limpian serían una razón para no abrir al servicio? Esta es la norma en todas las ciudades. El tipo que limpiaba las aceras estaba muy lejos por la calle, y hacía tiempo que había terminado con la acera fuera del café. El servidor dijo que podía esperar adentro hasta que ella estuviera lista para empezar a servir. Supuse que quería decir unos minutos, pero no, pasé unos buenos 7-8 minutos parado allí como un limón completo en el café caliente hirviendo, pero ella todavía no abrió para el servicio. Ella no dijo nada en todo este tiempo y procedió a agregar un montón de pasteles a la pantalla de la ventana. Desafortunadamente ningún otro lugar cercano estaba abierto en este momento, así que decidí esperar. Eso fue hasta que otro cliente entró y ella comenzó a charlar alegremente con él, y le permitió empujar delante de mí. Me fui. Los pasteles parecían miserables y como supermercado barato - comprado stodge. ¡No parece haber nada auténticamente francés en este lugar!

21/04/2024: Cannot believe this restaurant is ranked 4th best restaurant in Dun Laoghaire. Booked through Open-Table (thinking it was necessary to book for a Saturday night). I don’t like giving a poor review but amazingly we were the only people in the restaurant from 8pm on a Saturday night! Waitress was nice and friendly, starters and main courses (chicken) were good. Dessert was a big let down. The whipped cream was gone off and left a bad taste! Maybe this is just a daytime place because it certainly cannot be recommended for night time. We won’t be back!

14/04/2024: Excellent food, service and ambiance.