The best restaurants in Dublin

09/07/2026: Discovered this restaurant on the Michelin guide and the food was exceptional. Best meal we agreed we've had in Dublin. The service could explain the dishes and ingredients as they're served to elevate the experience but for taste, you can't beat it.

09/07/2026: Fab evening - amazing food and friendly service, really can’t recommend high enough!

08/06/2026: Friendly staff and super coffee

24/05/2026: Staff are absolutely lovely, so friendly and happy. Lovely experience! My coffee was perfect and it was clear they really make the atmosphere welcoming for customers. 🩷

03/06/2026: Great place for awesome coffee! Best regards! Hope to back on next year with friends! See you soon!

22/05/2026: Excellent coffee and nice, pleasant experience. I highly recommend it to everyone. Thank you so much!

21/07/2026: Very nice place, I have recently become gluten free and there is only 1 option of food, more options are needed for people who need gluten free options.

24/04/2026: Really friendly staff, dropped our coffees over, toilets pristine. Coffee is top notch, highly recommended.

27/06/2026: We booked the Maldron Hotel Smithfield for one night (B&B) while attending a concert in Dublin. At €250 for one night, plus an additional €25 for parking (discounted from the standard €50 for hotel guests), it certainly wasn't cheap. While I appreciate that hotel prices in Dublin are generally high, I was happy to pay it as I expected a good standard from a four-star Maldron hotel. The location is excellent, with convenient on-site parking and easy access to the city. We also appreciated being allowed to check in slightly before the official 3pm check-in time. Unfortunately, that was where the positives largely ended. After a three-hour journey, we arrived slightly early and wanted to use the toilet before checking in, only to find that even the reception toilets required a room key to access. Luckily, we were allowed to check in early, but the welcome itself was disappointing. The receptionist barely acknowledged us, seemed much more interested in chatting to a colleague, and generally gave the impression that she didn't want to be there. It wasn't the warm welcome you'd expect from a four-star hotel. At first glance the room looked clean, but once we settled in it became obvious that housekeeping had overlooked several things. There was a noticeable build-up of dust on furniture and fixtures, mould around the window frames, and peeling finishes on the window surrounds. I've attached photos to show some of these issues. The room itself was also very basic for the price we paid and didn't feel like a four-star hotel. Another surprise was that there was no air conditioning. We happened to stay during Ireland's June heatwave, so the room became very warm and uncomfortable. While the weather obviously isn't the hotel's fault, I would expect air conditioning as standard in a four-star hotel charging €250 per night. To top it off, after walking around the room in white socks for around an hour while getting ready for the concert, my socks were filthy, suggesting that the floors hadn't been cleaned properly. The one positive about the room was that it was quiet and dark, allowing us to get a good night's sleep after the concert. Breakfast the following morning was another major disappointment. Despite arriving with around 40 minutes of service remaining, many items had already run out and weren't being replenished. The selection itself was incredibly basic for a hotel of this standard. The two staff members working in the breakfast area appeared disorganised and seemed more focused on wandering around than checking or restocking the buffet. Overall, it felt poorly managed and certainly wasn't the quality I'd expect from a four-star hotel. When checking out, we were greeted by the same receptionist who had checked us in. She appeared just as disengaged as the previous day. She asked how our stay had been, and when my husband replied that it was "just fine" before adding that breakfast had been very disappointing, she made no eye contact, offered no apology, acknowledged none of the feedback, and simply asked if we wanted to leave our bags. It was a very poor way to end our stay. For me, the biggest issue with this hotel is the customer service. I appreciate that working in hospitality isn't always easy, but guests paying premium prices should still expect staff who are welcoming, attentive and interested in guest feedback. Throughout our stay, we simply didn't feel valued as customers. Overall, aside from the convenient location, parking and quiet room, this hotel fell well below my expectations of a four-star property. Between the indifferent service, lack of cleanliness, absence of air conditioning, and disappointing breakfast, I don't feel the experience justified the price we paid. Unfortunately, I wouldn't stay here again, and it has made me think twice about booking another Maldron hotel in the future, which is a real shame.

26/06/2026: Every staff member we came in contact with was very courteous and professional. Very conveniently located, within walking distance of several sites. The room is NOT air conditioned, though advertised as such, but not by their fault, booking agent error I believe. The room was clean with coffee/tea, station. No refrigerator to keep drinks cold, water bottles supplied, but not cold. Restaurant food was delicious. Bathroom had no hair dryer outlet, or exhaust fan. Free wifi a steady plus.

29/08/2025: We came here for some dinner on Thursday night. The girl at the front was very welcoming and gave us some menus while we waited (we were early). On the drinks menu it had their cocktails and then said underneath “Classics (just ask)” so I asked for a couple of different classics and they told me I could only order what’s on the menu 🤨 so I ended up just getting a soft drink. we ordered some food which was good, the corn ribs is a cool concept and the chicken tasted really good but the constant fruit flys in your face was really off putting and my partner ended up leaving his beer as there was flys in it. The staff were nice but no one checked on us once after we got our food and when we tried to get someone’s attention to ask for napkins as our food was messy they just walked past us. It was also a pretty cold day but they had the big door open for some reason so had to sit with my jacket on the entire time. Overall the venue is very aesthetic but the food and service was mid.

29/08/2025: We did have a good time but weren’t too impressed with the food to be honest. We ordered several dishes for the table and really enjoyed the chicken in soy garlic sauce and can also recommend the corn. However, the slow cooked short rib for 37 Euro was a disappointment and definitely overpriced. We are not rushing back although staff was super friendly and we enjoyed the vibe.

26/07/2026: Very good taste. I went there for the third time now and I always love their food.

25/07/2026: Excellent food and service. Best Chappli kebabs Ireland

25/07/2026: Ordered coffees and food at the same time and sat down. Food took a while but okay it was a bit busy that's fine. My drink never came out, we asked the waitress 3 times if it was coming and it never did. In the end it was over 40 mins waiting on one drink. You have to pre-pay so it was already paid for and couldn't be taken off a bill. I went out to wait in the car and my boyfriend basically had to stand there and direct them on how to make the drink to eventually receive it. Also they make it seem like salad comes free with a wrap when it's actually an extra €3 so be careful of this.

18/07/2026: Amazing food , great atmosphere and service would highly recommend A+++

31/03/2026: Was here for my friends 40th birthday dinner and all the staff & management were so lovely. They looked after us so well. Meal was delicious and cocktails too. They went above and beyond. Highly Recommend to all.

21/03/2026: I was craving fish and chips and I found a fantastic place! The servers were very friendly. I highly recommend it.

02/04/2026: Abysmal service - went in and ordered 2 sandwiches, after 45 minutes we noticed that the people who arrived after us were being served while we were still waiting. Went in and brought this up with the waitress who responded that it was on its way without actually checking. After highlighting that other people were getting their sandwiches after us, she actually went to check and saw that our docket was missing. I repeated out order and then 15m later our sandwiches came out, with two pastries as an apology which I thought was a nice gesture. However this was eclipsed by the fact that when I sat down to eat my lunch, one of the sandwiches was the wrong one. Would not return here again.

18/03/2026: We had the peri peri chicken and pulled pork sandwiches, and the chili bean bowl. All tasted really delicious. Ingredients were very fresh. Nothing artificial. Portions were very decent for the price too. Will definitely be back.

27/07/2026: Sena served us today and was so friendly and welcoming. Excellent service, great coffee, and a delicious breakfast pot. Highly recommended!

20/07/2026: Best tast! Calm and work friendly environment.

09/06/2026: I removed my original review. After doing some research I found that the racism against Indians isn’t just your hotel but the entire country. So I apologize to you for singling out your establishment. I wish I’d known how much we are hated before I came though. It’s too bad tough economic times always target the hardest workers of a country. Overall the hotel was fine - a little small for what I’m used to but the location was great.

30/05/2026: Looks like my previous review was deleted. This hotel is overpriced for the tiny sized rooms and bathroom facilities. Fans were provided but not enough ventilation during our stay. Blow dryer in the dimly rut room rather than the bathroom was annoying. All staff were extremely accommodating and polite except for some rather odd behaviour of the security staff. There is a discriminatory undertone to the way we as visible minorities were treated. The hotel itself is in the party district and perfect for younger people who want to party and drink all night long. As mature individuals - it was not the right hotel for us.

03/07/2026: Everything was delicious: the karaage chicken with yuzu sauce, the chicken gyozas, and the ramen! Although the Carbonara special was a rather small portion…

03/07/2026: All the food was delicious and the service was very fast, plus the staff was excellent. The only downside was that the carbonara ramen portion was very small; the other ramen dishes were great. Even so, it was very tasty and I wouldn't mind going back!

25/07/2026: Very kind staff and tasty food!

21/07/2026: Best Briyani that I have ever had. Everything was excellent. They have very friendly service. The lamb is fantastic.