The best restaurants in Dublin

10/10/2026: Took forever to take our order. The food arrived before drinks or even cutlery. I was given my ordered drink halfway through my meal and they attempted to drop another off when I was finished eating. The staff just seemed quite disorganised. The toilet is not clean, and for men the only available toilet is a wheelchair toilet, with a tap that is too powerful so it splashes, and a hand drier so so low one would assume it is for a toddler. The light in the toilet went out twice while I was in there for a short visit.

03/10/2026: Absolutely fabulous. Well worth a visit.

25/09/2026: We only had drinks, but the atmosphere was wonderfully old-school, and we really enjoyed it. We would definitely come back

23/08/2026: Beautiful pub, great pint, great staff, local no nonsense Ranlagh shop. TVs.

24/09/2025: Authentically friendly Irish. Homemade and delicious crème filled danish. A real treat for anyone’s tastes!

20/09/2025: Wonderful bakery right next door to our Airbnb, went there often. Excellent meat pies and pastries.Fresh bread and they'll make you fresh sandwiches. Enjoyed everything that we tried here over our two weeks. Favorites were steak pie and cottage pie. Fair prices.

16/09/2026: This is a great place to stop near Kilmainham Gaol. The fish & chips were delicious. Friendly service and not busy on a Tuesday afternoon.

14/09/2026: It’s a heartwarming pub , we drove to Dublin from Kildare this morning for bringing my mum to st James hospital , during the time waiting for my mum we found this lovely dog friendly pub , they are not only providing amazing food but also made some fresh grilled chicken for my hungry puppy , because I forgot to pack her some food this morning 😂🫶🏻🫶🏻 thank you to the fabulous staff Sophie and another male floor staff ❤️❤️❤️!!! Will be back next time visiting Dublin

12/09/2026: This place is gorgeous! Very cool old building with a very cool vibe. The chicken sandwich was fine, the chips + curry sauce were great - but the real star was our server Jonathan who was incredibly attentive and very kind. We had a minor mistake with our food when it arrived and he had it handled ASAP and even remembered our side of extra curry sauce. Thanks Jonathan! We’re sure to be back based on the amazing building and great service :)

12/09/2026: I had a fantastic time at this pub during my last night in Ireland. However, my evening took a turn for the worse when a female server approached me and asked to bring me my bill and cash me out before I was even ready. It was evident that this server didn’t want me there and “kicked me out” while I was enjoying my glass of wine, minding my own business. As a tourist, I overheard her say that she “doesn’t like Americans.” On the positive side, the first server provided me with a great history of the building, which I appreciated since I studied history at university and was drawn to Ireland for its rich history. I would definitely go back to this pub, but I would absolutely ask for a different server if I saw her again. The male servers were respectful and polite, but the female server on duty was extremely rude and unpleasant.

25/09/2026: I like the food here but I feel very unsafe when I sit down to eat due to aggressive people coming in and demanding money. A disclaimer - of course I'm empathetic to their situation and what they are going through, the crisis in Dublin overall is genuinely awful, and I acknowledge it is generally a broader systemic problem. The issue is I've been intimidated by people asking for money, who sit down opposite you uninvited or stand above you while sitting down having a meal, sometimes with others. At one point I was physically approached when I stood up to leave my table. You feel vulnerable as they demand and persist from you, and there is little you can do. Like you're physically sat down in the middle of having food, you feel sort of trapped. Unfortunately it keeps happening. While till staff may eventually approach them, it's not always immediately effective. It's a shame as I like the food. But I cannot sit down here and enjoy a meal as due to the lack of security I feel unsafe.

24/09/2026: Amazing and delicious food! My fav is their chicken wings with bbq sauce

16/09/2026: Great pint , and top music playing.

13/09/2026: This place was OK except for the condition of the gents toilet , it was DISGUSTING when the door opens the smell hits you like a slap in the face, considering the prices I don't see why the don't keep the toilets clean and in good repair.

24/09/2026: I don't know why I havent given this place a 5 star review yet. They may have a wide range of food to choose, but each dish is mouth watering delicious! Highly recommending their peri peri chicken and chollo kebab. Seasoned and marinated well with their middle eastern spices. Don't forget to ask for their garlic and chilli sauce to enhance that meal experience of yours! Kudos to their staff for always having that smile on their faces from when you enter until you leave.

10/09/2026: Perio’s Grill If you’re after a quick, filling meal, Perio’s Grill hits the spot. The kebabs, like chicken shish or doner, are reliably tasty, the rice is flavorful, and the naan is a nice touch. The owner is exceptionally welcoming and attentive, and the staff are polite, efficient, and genuinely on the ball.

02/10/2026: OMG 😱 I tried a new toastie and it soon gonna be disappeared! It is obviously good choice for some of vegie ye

28/09/2026: Great coffee, quick service, lovely breakfast puck 🍔

05/09/2026: Waited 2 hours. Rang them then was told they won’t deliver as it’s ‘ too far ‘.

04/09/2026: No delivery no one answering the phone

05/10/2026: Absolutely incredible food and the friendliest staff, it’s also very affordable - best Japanese in the area

25/09/2026: Amazing dragon roll! Crispy and delicious!!

16/09/2026: Fantastic Italian restaurant in Dublin. The pasta was perfectly al dente and the Bolognese was rich, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Easily one of the best Bolognese dishes I’ve had in a long time.

16/09/2026: The bolognese at Pinocchio’s was absolutely delicious! We’ve already eaten here twice in the space of four days—that’s how much we enjoyed it. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauce was incredibly tasty, and the whole meal was surprisingly light and easy to digest. The restaurant also has a lovely atmosphere. We may even return once more before heading home to Montreal! Without a doubt, the best bolognese pasta we’ve had to date.

10/05/2026: We stayed two nights in the Brooks hotel while in Dublin. I thought the hotel was very nice and in a good location for walking to the main attractions we planned on visiting. I give them a 4 only because we arrived at the hotel after a long international flight at 11:30 am local time. We asked if they had a room available since we desperately needed a shower and short nap to recover. They said yes, but it would be $30 euro. As we were exhausted we said ok, however, it is not like they were going to give the room to someone else for 3.5 hours. This seemed like a chintzy way to treat your guests when you had the room clean already. Not a good look for such a nice hotel. It is the little things that you remember when choosing a hotel.

09/03/2026: Amazing stay! The staff were absolutely incredible—so friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help with anything we needed. The room was extremely tidy and well looked after, and the beds were really comfortable which made it easy to relax after a long day. The location is also great, with easy access to the city centre, which made getting around really convenient. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and would stay here again in a heartbeat!

07/09/2026: Getting more and more expensive

31/08/2026: genuinely one of the best vietnamese food spots in dublin at the moment. the duck pho is savoury, flavourful, rich and addictive. the generous helping of duck meat, mixed with the fresh coriander and lemongrass flavours cause a vibrant explosion of flavour. the pork bao buns are sweet, spicy, salty and fresh. the buns are extremely pillowy and the pork melts in your mouth. lastly the spring rolls are so crispy and flavourful. they are paired with a tangy, sour and vinegary chili sauce that is their perfect match. the staff are kind and attentive. note that it is cash only, with an ATM very near by. i would definitely recommend this spot for a hearty and wholesome meal. seating is limited, but definitely worth it :)

22/09/2026: Just got my first order Lamb fhal, seekh kebab And doner kebab, proper chilli sauce for the doner. 10 out or 10, the food was excellent this will be my new Indian takeaway

18/09/2026: Really bad experience staff is very rude .food is not great as well its all pre cooked meals