The best restaurants in Dublin

05/10/2025: Really good gluten free burger, tasty

25/09/2025: Lovely staff and food, pancakes were delicious 🥹😍

09/05/2026: Finished up at the distillery and still had about an hour to burn before my train ride, so naturally I made the responsible decision and stopped into DV8 Bar & Venue for “hydration.” Grabbed a Jameson ginger and lime along with a bag of scampi fries for a snack. Between the miles of walking around Dublin, climbing tower stairs, accidentally rerouting my entire rail journey, and the whiskey tasting earlier, I had definitely earned it. The drink was simple but solid. Cold, crisp, easy to drink, and probably exactly what my legs needed at that point in the day. The scampi fries continue to confuse me slightly as an American. They somehow taste like seafood, vinegar, pub salt, and bad decisions all at once, yet pair perfectly with an Irish whiskey highball. Staff at DV8 were friendly and welcoming, which honestly has been one of the more consistent things I’ve noticed throughout Ireland. Whether it’s a museum, distillery, train station, or pub, most places feel less transactional and more conversational. Not a bad way to close out an unplanned “I missed my train stop and accidentally spent the day exploring Dublin” adventure.

14/04/2026: Nice little spot, great atmosphere, love the staff

22/12/2025: The food here ranges from good to outstanding, depending on the night, with the black dal probably the highlight. Unfortunately they've had some serious misses lately, especially the lamb jalfrezi that was unpalatably sweet, as if someone had added a ton of sugar or jaggery. The aloo tikki also tasted as if it had been cooked and left sitting for a while. There's no reason to adulterate food for the Irish palate. Stick with what's been successful at Pickle and previously here.

15/12/2025: The food is good.. loved chicken 65. Butter chicken biryani was good, but I wouldn’t want my biryani to be sweet, but because it was butter chicken, I can understand. The food was on the sweeter side. Prices are quite high.

28/10/2025: Amazing food and had seating benches great place for a date or a meet up

23/10/2025: always love the food always great quality, scalding hot , crispy , fresh proper food a lot of bang for your buck! always is looking out for people , have seen many times being so generous to people & done us a favour which he couldn’t usually do , we won’t say so nobody else asks 😌 100% recommend all the time !!!!

28/09/2025: The food here is very good. We tried three dishes, and all three were excellent! Especially the one that was quite spicy! The service is also excellent!

26/09/2025: this is authentic szechuan food, they use great spice levels. super tasty and would return. the beef dumpling with crispy shallot and teriyaki was awesome. loved the crispy chili chicken too (a favorite we order in NY too). and the spice bag was a delight (yes I know it is not authentic but had to try it)

30/12/2025: Food very good, maybe the best Shawarma in town. Unfortunately the people working there, especially the girl at the counter, were not so friendly and welcoming.It is a pity.

29/12/2025: I highly recommend this restaurant! The pita bread, hummus, and wraps are delicious. Very fresh ingredients, and the meat is cooked perfectly! Impeccable service. Great value for money compared to other food options in Dublin. 💯

19/09/2025: Lovely coffees but a bit expensive than normal

22/08/2025: The atmosphere, the welcome, the coffee prepared to order A pure pleasure! Thank you!

15/03/2026: The food was delicious, the staff lovely. Thank you for this wonderful experience, I highly recommend it!

11/03/2026: We came to try our first Irish breakfast and everything was delicious! The waitress was very kind and welcoming to us. We had a great experience and would definitely come back

17/04/2026: Best vegetarian curry I've ever had, was delicious. Staff were extremely helpful and kind. Went out of their way to assist, thank you !

09/04/2026: Delicious Indian food and excellent service, highly recommended!

08/12/2025: Great coffee shop with a cozy atmosphere! The coffee is always fresh and aromatic, and barista Lydia makes every drink with a smile and attention to detail. Highly recommend stopping by!

05/12/2025: An understated cafe with a calm and functional interior that supports longer visits. The atmosphere stays neutral and comfortable, making it easy to focus or engage in quiet conversation. It’s dependable, calm and well suited for relaxed downtime.

15/05/2026: The back area was extremely dirty and messy. The table and floor were not clean. I politely asked the lady at the counter if she could wipe the table as it was very dirty, but she responded with attitude and even kicked my bag which was on the floor without apologising. If you cannot be friendly, why work in customer service? Her behaviour was rude and ill-mannered and it completely ruined our experience. However, the blonde girl who joined later was very sweet and lovely, so I do appreciate her kindness at the end.

12/05/2026: Overall, the place did not leave any special impression on me. The breakfast was quite ordinary, nothing special, and the staff were not very friendly. The food and service were average, so I’m unlikely to come back here again.

16/05/2026: Awful Food, will not repeat. Service was fine. Crab meat ravioli was actually just 95% mushroom with some crab shell. Carbonara was less than basic. Greek salad for 14€ was similar quality to a old tesco meal deal salad with about 3€.

14/05/2026: Service was lovely, and the restaurant was very nice. Unfortunately the sirloin stake was very chewy and fatty.

04/10/2025: Salvador Dali theme cocktails- delicious, well crafted, and well priced. I love the ambience inside.

21/09/2025: Service was very slow took 30 mins to get our first cocktails. Then the waiter came around with only 30 mins left on our booking so we weren't confident we would get a second round in. Felt 1h45 is too short for 2 cocktails with the slow service.

26/02/2026: Really good! I’ve had a lovely experience and I’ve been going there since 2005. They have the best tagine and biryani I’ve yet to taste in Dublin definitely recommend. The indoor seating gives a comfy cosy vibe to the place and the staff are more then welcoming and happy to help with any queries

19/02/2026: Came here on my own today for Iftar 🤲🌙 and had a really pleasant, relaxed experience. The staff were genuinely welcoming and made me feel comfortable right away 🤍😊. I ordered the lamb tagine with rice 🍛 and added a little Indian curry as a sauce on the side 😋 — the lamb was incredibly soft, juicy and full of flavour, literally falling off the bone 🦴🔥, which really says a lot about the cooking. They also kindly served me a lentil soup 🥣 — warm, comforting and very tasty 😌✨. Even though I was dining alone, the atmosphere felt calm and friendly, and it was a lovely way to break my fast 🌙💛. Overall, a nice and decent restaurant with good food, kind service and a peaceful vibe 🍽️🌟.

30/12/2025: Visited Indian tiffin seeing the reviews... Expectations not met. Found the food average compared to the high prices. Idli set was worth the price. Didn't feel the authentic texture and fluffiness of bature, probably the wrong dough was used for the bature. The veg thali was average.

25/12/2025: We ordered a Lamb byriany and a butter chicken The food was so fresh and tasty 10 out of 10 absolute recommend literally the best Indian Restaurant I have ever been to my life