The best restaurants in Dublin

11/01/2026: My experience is in relation to Avoca, not this store specifically. I ordered a Christmas hamper online and it never arrived. I have emailed three times, tried chat support, and tried calling multiple times and left a voicemail with head office explaining the situation and asking them to ring me. No one has responded to me and it is now 3 weeks since my order (I paid extra for 1-2 day delivery).

29/12/2025: Avoca restaurant has changed a lot since changing ownership. The menu is very disappointing. The food we ordered was just ok. Limp Caesar salad was the lowlight along with seafood spice bag. Would not recommend. Even the tea and coffee’s were disappointing. Will not be returning.

13/05/2026: Very quiet ,but it was Wednesday afternoon

05/05/2026: Easily the worst burger I have ever eaten, though I could not stomach to finish it. Typical tourist trap with overpriced, low-quality food. Avoid this place if any in the temple bar area.

29/04/2026: Alec and cal could not have been more helpful, cocktail queens

28/04/2026: Riot is such a lovely spot, the staff are class, the food and drink is amazing, Fiona behind the bar is so lovely I could recommend a place more! ❤️

20/05/2025: Second time having my son’s birthday here, unfortunately I won’t be booking again. The man at reception was so lovely and helpful! But after that it went down hill, the party “host” was on his phone leaning against the wall while kids played bubble football for the full 45 mins. The only time he lifted his head off his phone was to help a child that called him to help with the bubble. I went back into the man In reception and asked was the hosting to do any games with the kids, after this he went out to talk to him . After that the “host” took all the lads to the party room, came back with food and then left. The staff in the bar and the man in reception were so lovely and helpful, but the party “host” had no interest to be there, let alone the party host. Please give the kids that are there for a party, your time and attention.

28/04/2025: Excellent service and a very friendly atmosphere staff are second to none always a pleasure to be there.

06/05/2026: Excellent experience at Nando’s Liffey Valley 🔥🍗 This is easily one of the best-managed Nando’s locations we’ve visited in the Dublin area. From the moment we walked in, everything felt clean, organized, and welcoming — a restaurant that clearly takes pride in both its food and customer experience. The meal was fantastic. The PERi-PERi hot wings were full of bold flavor with just the right kick, and paired perfectly with the wide selection of sauces on the table, letting everyone customize their meal to their liking. The spicy rice was flavorful and well-seasoned, the garlic bread was warm and delicious, and the mac & cheese was rich, creamy, and comforting — a perfect side to round out the meal. What stood out just as much as the food was the service. The staff were courteous, friendly, and genuinely attentive, making sure everything was right and that guests were well looked after. That kind of hospitality always elevates the experience. The restaurant itself is spotless, with convenient in-house restrooms and a location that’s easy to access right near the entrance of Liffey Valley, with coffee shops and other stops nearby — making it a great place to enjoy a meal and continue your outing afterward. Overall, a very enjoyable dining experience with excellent food, strong service, and a well-run atmosphere. Highly recommend for anyone craving flavorful chicken in a comfortable, welcoming setting.

03/05/2026: We went as a family of 4 along with 2 kids for a dinner during weekday, no wait time..food was awesome, nice atmosphere and service.my kids love Nandos food.

12/11/2025: Came into the city to specifically try this place . I would describe it as average . The food was ok , portions not huge , Weather its value for money im not sure. The description of fresh pork and fresh beef is a bit of a stretch. Its tasty but id be surprised if its cooked fresh every day , that said i could be wrong . No real complaints , if you were walking past it might be worth popping in but for me its not a return destination . The Bakery part of the establishment doesnt overly impress by presentation or impression of freshly baked goods but the blueberry muffin we bought was delicious and extremely fresh tasting , if i thought the other produce tasted as good i would have bought more, its mostly in pre packed in bags so it didnt look appealing but the muffin was excellent. We were the only ones there so wouldn't judge the atmosphere . The welcome was functional rather than friendly. Asked to take some of the meal home as we didn't finish it , provided with a plastic bag . As it contained a lot of sauce I understand a box wouldn't work but in our local Japanese restaurant charging similar prices for far superior food , they put it in a plastic bowl . I think there is a gap in the market for Filipino restaurant/ diner but this place at its current location , charging what it does , I don't think will last . They'd be better off selling it as fast food out of a mobile unit at pop up locations .

04/11/2025: Great food and nice staff, very hard to find a place like this in Dublin

14/12/2025: Was there last night for there Xmas show. The Born Identity,Abba tribute, and Dame Scruffy great night band were excellent, drag artist was also super.

07/12/2025: I hosted my baby shower at Red Cow inn and it was fantastic! The space was beautiful, comfortable, and exactly what I needed to make the day special. Even though I set up everything myself, the venue made it easy and stress free. I would definitely recommend it for anyone planning a celebration! With booking they were very informative and got back to me quickly, i cant recommend them more!

13/10/2025: Good pint and friendly staff, music at the weekends is a bit of craic.

23/09/2025: Nice food, IPAs and friendly staff. What more could you ask for. Keep up the good work. We look forward to returning soon 👍

19/05/2026: Didn't expect this place to have the best burritos/tacos I've had since moving to Ireland but very pleasantly surprised! The staff are nice and answered customer questions about options/ingredients, they had a good selection, and very reasonably priced for a downtown spot with great portions and fresh food. The vibe/format is Build Your Own burrito/bowl/tacos with a few standard builds you can just pick from - kind of a less corporate Chipotle but better food. It's maybe not the most authentic, but it has a nice enough TexMex vibe you can get at plenty of joints in the U.S. It made me miss home. Will definitely be back!

14/05/2026: Awful service, will do every take away order before you and waited 15 mins even no queue, nobody acknowledges you - they close the seating and toilet 30 mins before closing so they can all get off as soon as they close and it’s run by young kids evidently.

12/02/2026: Absolutely the best Indian TAKEAWAY Fresh ingredients. Perfect flavour. True Indian and also great for butter chicken lovers like me . Tried and tested over 5 years. The portions of popadoms are huge and come with dips. It’s the same price as anywhere but the quality across the menu is superb. I’ve travelled a long way home for this treat!! The food is SO DESERVING of the 5 stars!!! Also the delivery chap is always very friendly and quick. Food piping hot .

10/02/2026: Great food and excellent service. I tried the lamb biryani and it was amazing, and their naan breads are absolutely outstanding. Very nice.

09/01/2026: The rice was lovely. The Suqaar dish could have been better. Delicious Mandhasi

20/12/2025: Nice staff good food and good mood

02/05/2026: Down from Donegal for a midweek gig. We had been recommended Asador by a friend. My significant other is a pescetarian and loved the look of the non meat elements on the menu so we thought we'd give it a go. Firstly, we were eating early so had the place to ourselves to begin with, and how lucky we were as the staff were SO friendly. Food wise we shared 3 small plates and had a main dish each. We went Porcini orzo, Cabbage and Crab for the small plates. All incredible but the standout was the cabbage! I don't know what witchcraft they worked on it but it was as far from the vegetable of my childhood that it's possible to get. For mains we went Swordfish and Monkfish. The Swordfish was the best I've eaten and the Monkfish was shown no mercy either. We had a smoked tenderstem broccoli side which was also superb. For dessert we shared the basque cheesecake which made me wish I'd the room to eat it all myself. Then to finish we had 2 coffees which was the best coffee I've drunk in a very long time. Maybe if you read this review you can tell me what coffee you served us? We also loved the quirky prints on the wall. Thank you to all of you for making us feel so welcome. It was the perfect start to a great night. I am counting the days until I get back to try the meat! Big love!

25/04/2026: Exceptionally high standard of Barbecue. The seafood is just top drawer. Great friendly helpful service. My second time here and honestly one of my favourite restaurants.

01/10/2025: Very cool guys selling nice coffee. Enjoy!

22/09/2025: The Cosy Bean is a great local coffee shop. The pastries are delicious and the staff are always friendly, especially Emily.

06/04/2026: Nice place did enjoy our kebab but some places are cleaner and the taste is better. Especially didn't like that tables are sticky 😕 at the counter as well . But people were nice and wouldn't say anything about that.

20/03/2026: Deliciously large portions at a competitive price 👌