The best restaurants in Dublin

07/01/2026: We visited Brew Lab on Sunday and it is the best coffee shop I ever been to. My partner ordered a pour over coffee, and I had a chai latte. The pour over was a real experience with the staff member talking passionately about coffee and the different stages. Although I don't usually drink coffee, I tried the coffee he made and really liked it! It's the first time that I feel like I could drink a full cup of coffee as it was fruity and not bitter at all. He also helped my partner choosing a bag of coffee. Fantastic customer service! Unfortunately, we forgot asking for his name, but I think that he was Korean as he translated the name of an ingredient on his phone from French and I believe the language was Korean. Hopefully it will help identifying him and thanking him again :) Also, the lady that made my chai latte also did the cutest latte art on it (a seahorse) so many thanks to her too. We will definitely visit again when we return to Dublin!

07/01/2026: Update: adter a few more visits I am writing a short review. I am more of a coffee quality than vibes person, but Brew Lab is in my opinion the best coffee shop in the area- and the staff are a huge credit to it! To add, it’s the nicest and most consistent americanos I’ve had of about 20 shops in the past year. It’s a shame about the cup volume and some of the discounts were reduced

17/04/2026: Brilliant experience. We went for my husband's birthday as brand new climbers and the staff were so lovely. Shout out to Sophie who was so kind, patient and caught us when we fell! We'll definitely be back.

14/04/2026: It’s the best climbing place ever! And we loved it so much, make sure you get Luke for a guide! -Tess, 8 years old

27/09/2025: I got chai and flatbread with all veggies, lamb and beetroot sauce for lunch. Chai was not like normally Indian friends make for me but it was nice. Food was amazing! My friend had salad there and I should go back there to try it! Location was perfect! It was sunny day so we had lunch at dining area just outside restaurant.

27/09/2025: Great salads & flatbread and brilliant team. It can get very busy around lunch time.

17/04/2026: Book in advance. Very prestigious place!!!

04/04/2026: Had the friday brisket sandwich. Unfortunately the three of us agreed the brisket was very hard to chew. Lovely staff and chilled atmosphere but I’ll be thinking twice before trying again. I’ve had food here before and it was great but if all three people had the same result, I think some changes could be made to tenderise the meat. Mushroom soup was very tasty.

12/10/2025: Beautiful place- a real addition to the area.

28/09/2025: Surprised to arrive to find a car queuing system but in a small car park that can’t accommodate it. It was difficult to abandon it and get back out. Frustrating.

05/05/2026: Amazing atmosphere and amazing staff. Pub was full and they still made an effort to ensure we got a seat. Friendly team who even played happy birthday for my friends dog. One of the few last proper Irish pubs in the heart of the city

02/04/2026: Staff was lovely. A cosy atmosphere when it's not too busy. Honestly a great bar!

20/04/2026: Myself and my husband visited PHX last Saturday and this was our my third time to eat here and once again the service, and food was excellent. Staff are always friendly and the steak and Hake were delicious. We will return for sure.

18/04/2026: The restaurant provided excellent service; all the staff were friendly and helpful. They offer both à la carte and set menus. The food was delicious; we ordered a set menu which was great value. The atmosphere was cozy and warm, like having a meal at a friend's house.

08/04/2026: I like to visit them because taste is good but every time i go there the portion size get smaller and smaller each day would like to have standard portions each time

06/04/2026: Delicious chicken wrap! Incredibly kind staff, I am going to become a regular here. 😊

18/09/2025: I had the beef rogan josh and it was delicious 👌 authentic and affordable food, highly recommended!

17/09/2025: Lovely food, helpful staff would highly recommend

05/08/2025: Value for money meal.. The quality is okay though but taste and quantity is really good. We ordered chicken 65 Biryani meal that came with chicken kebabs and separate portion of chilli chicken.Everything tasted good. Extremely satisfying portions and pocket friendly

29/07/2025: We catered our 25 people intimate wedding cocktails party from Desi Bawarchi. The food was a hit among all, both veg and non-veg. The starters especially were incredible and the biryani is recommended 100%. It was delivered on time and definitely good for the price.

07/05/2026: Irish feeling! They have live music every day! Good vibe, friendly service! Big recommendation!

02/05/2026: Live music both nights I stopped in and definitely seemed like a local spot. Busy but was still able to get drinks without an issue. One of the best pubs we went too in the area.

03/04/2026: I reserved a table for 4 people. We went about 20 minutes before the appointed time, but they seated us immediately, offering us a choice of table. They served us politely, accurately and correctly. The food was excellent and fully confirmed the reviews of perfect cuisine. I recommend it to anyone who loves a pleasant atmosphere, cozy and well-prepared food.

17/03/2026: Had so many choices and so thankful we chose this place. My Ribeye was the best, chips were perfect and have a great selection of beers! My wife had fish and a glass of some California wine selected by the bartender, was a perfect fit. Highly recommended to eat here!!

14/04/2026: I'm very impressed! The service was excellent and the food was fantastic. It tasted absolutely wonderful!

08/04/2026: The quality of food is exceptional and the atmosphere within the restaurant is very comforting to say the least. They serve only vegetarian and vegan food and the value for money is great. I’d highly recommend going here for a no-frills authentic Indian home cooked meal experience.

21/03/2026: I ate at this restaurant with a friend yesterday evening. The food was absolutely delicious, but such a pity about the rudeness of the waitress/manager on the upper floor.

14/03/2026: Nothing but praise for this restaurant. I had the best meal I have ever had in Ireland, having lived here 20yrs now. We loved the John Dory sharing plate in seafood bisque! Also, the service is delightful. Every waiter was equally charming, a rare surprise these days. This is now officially my favourite restaurant in Ireland!

11/10/2025: As a Uruguayan, I really appreciate a good steak — and **Tomahawk Steakhouse** absolutely delivered. I loved sitting at the counter with the **grill right in front of me**, watching the chefs at work while enjoying an **excellent Italian wine**. The meat was perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and the whole experience felt authentic and warm. A truly **outstanding dining experience** — can’t wait to go back! 🥩🍷🔥

25/09/2025: Mind-Blowing Quality—Worth Every Penny! We are from Switzerland, a place where steak is already incredible, but this restaurant truly blew us away! The meat was absolutely fantastic—a cut above. We ordered the Delmonico and the fillet steak, and both were utterly perfect. The service was impeccable, and the wine selection was equally impressive. This is a genuinely high-end establishment with high end prices prices that are completely justified by the outstanding quality delivered. Nice flair and good service and vibes. Deserves the full five stars!