The best restaurants in Dublin

30/01/2026: We recently ordered food for collection from this place, and despite the name Spice of India, the food was the complete opposite of what you’d expect. While the prices are reasonable, the food had no real Indian flavour at all—just the colour of turmeric and an overwhelming sweetness. It honestly felt more like “Sweet of India.” There was no depth, no spice, no soul to the food. It seems heavily toned down and customised for people who think they’re tasting authentic Indian food, but aren’t. We cook far better Indian food at home using proper spices and flavours. Overall, a huge letdown and a waste of both time and money. There are many better places in town if you’re looking for genuine Indian cuisine.

04/01/2026: Had a good experience. Raj’s service was nice, and the food was really good.

05/03/2026: Excellent atmosphere, food and service, the music definitely exceeded all expectations.

04/03/2026: Very authentic place, not very touristy with great prices and excellent quality of food

20/01/2026: One of the high points of our CIE tour. The singer was a gas. The food was top notch. We were 100% satisfied.

15/09/2025: We hosted a hen party here on Saturday for 21 ladies, and it could not have gone better! The team were incredibly accommodating – they allowed us to set up our own decorations and food, and were so helpful with everything from start to finish. We had corkage on some bottles of prosecco for a welcome drink, and the staff went above and beyond making sure everyone’s glasses were always topped up, even when we moved up to the top deck. As we essentially ran an open bar with drink tokens for guests, it was great to see how respectful and honest the staff were – they made everything so easy for us and didn’t take advantage in any way. Another lovely touch was being able to connect our phones via Bluetooth for music, which meant we could play our own playlist on deck and set the perfect atmosphere. The whole experience was honestly the highlight of the day, and all of our guests had an absolute ball. Thank you so much to everyone at the Dublin Canal Boat Restaurant for helping us create such a memorable start to our hen celebrations!

21/03/2026: Smelt like sick. Couldn't find the loo Bar staff told us we couldn't sit at the bar

18/03/2026: After the Bohs Rovers match, great bit of craic, lovely pints

26/01/2026: Lovely pub with professional and friendly staff

10/01/2026: Smashing pub. Mini-theatre upstairs too.

18/02/2026: I would say this one is best🤞, not much waiting at all for food after ordering. Got hot and tasty Burger 🍔 in a couple of minutes. Special appreciation to your kitchen staff and front counter staff. Love to comeback and had a meal again😀

14/02/2026: Out of all the Burger King stores I’ve visited in Ireland, this one had the fastest service — my order was ready before I finished filling my drink😄

02/04/2026: I came here today and enjoyed their pizza making class! the pizza was delicious and staff were so knowledgeable :) when i lost my ring they took the time to look for it which i really appreciate. thank you so much !!

01/04/2026: I ordered a Margherita for pickup and even added a tip, but they still charged a €1.45 service fee, although I used their website and picked it up myself. Ridiculous rip off.

18/03/2026: Delicious food. Good service. Underrated place.

15/02/2026: Quiet Indian restaurant in the less popular part of the town. Seating and tables well set out. Nice friendly atmosphere. Staff friendly and efficient. Food very good and definitely comparable to the more pricier establishments nearby.

22/12/2025: Great atmosphere, very authentic. And the price of the pint (5€) hasn't changed! Our first Guinness back in Ireland 😊

16/12/2025: Old school local Irish pub! Great.

15/12/2025: The mocha was smooth and comforting, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming 💗 I really appreciated the warm service. Thank you for making my day!

29/11/2025: hidden gem of a place in the heart of Dublin, cosy seating, decent prices. their vegetarian focaccia was unreal 😍

13/03/2026: Amazing night out with my girls, would deffo recommend!!

11/03/2026: An incredibly disappointing stay. Having previously had positive experiences at House Dublin, I booked a two-night stay for my husband and myself. Upon arrival, we were informed that the entire communal space was off limits due to a private booking. My husband is unwell and we had planned a relaxing break in a space we knew and enjoyed. Instead, we found ourselves walking the rainy streets of Dublin looking for somewhere to spend the evening. We were also allocated Room 15, which is without question the worst room I have ever stayed in at House Dublin. The lighting is very poor, the room is extremely small, and the bathroom is completely impractical. The shower in particular is so tiny that I struggled to use it comfortably. As we were unable to avail of our welcome drink on the night of arrival due to the private event, we went down on our second night - only to be told there was another private event. We were “allowed” to have our drink but advised we would need to be finished by 6:30pm. Throughout our stay there was zero consideration shown to us as hotel guests, and absolutely no sense of hospitality. As I write this at 10:40pm, with The Prodigy’s Firestarter blaring in the background from the private event below, I have made the decision that I will never return to what was once a much-loved Dublin stay.

06/04/2026: as the food was delicious and workers were kind

04/04/2026: Remcy is very kind. She was attentive to our needs and very helpful

15/03/2026: One of the best bars I have ever been to, great live music. The atmosphere is great, and the drinks too.

12/03/2026: I went there for a really fun game of pool, accessible to minors until 6 pm, but unfortunately they only take €2 coins and the exchange machines only accept €10 or €20 bills.

26/11/2025: Great cafe 👏 Staff lovely deffo recommended

18/11/2025: I went in here today and was blown away by the value, quality and friendless of the owners. Pots of tea they give filled my cup up three times.