The best restaurants in Dublin

14/06/2026: Gorgeous food, service was 10/10 (Think our main person was called Dee - absolute sweetheart....So helpful & chatty & very cool eye make up)......Drinks were lovely. I ordered the goat salad with chicken & totally cleared my plate. Also for the table, chicken wings & Nachos. Zero complaints. We got lucky with no concert on. Super chilled & we sat outside. Was exactly as we'd hoped. Very polite staff. Great atmosphere.

05/06/2026: Service was non-existent. Food was very poor. The chips were rubbish, tasted like cheap frozen chips. The striploin steak was inedible, mostly gristle. We reported it and nothing was done about it, not even an apology. Some of the staff were even quite rude. The portions were small. The restaurant itself was dirty and noisy. Rubys used to be a good spot so not sure what has changed. I won't go back.

28/06/2026: In the heart of Dublin City laduree transports you to the elegance and ambiance of French decadence

27/06/2026: Lovely little boutique sweet and macaroons shop in the heart of D2

29/04/2026: THE BEST! Booked due to the great reviews and suggestions, and wow - expectations were exceeded! Sharing platter for 2 was amazing, every meat was delicious and juicy. Sides were lovely too. Can’t thank the lovely server and kitchen staff for my partners birthday dessert - and the happy birthday song! Will return on our next visit for sure 🩷

27/04/2026: After visiting here i firmly believe those positive reviews are by those who have consumed copious amounts of alcohol so there observations and senses are greatly compromised. I visited Bison Bar recently, booking it purely because I had received a Press Up / Eclective voucher and saw it listed on their website. Having had consistently great experiences at other venues within that group, I trusted that this would be of a similar standard. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. On arrival, we were warmly welcomed by a staff member who was friendly, cheerful, and professional, which created a very positive first impression. However, the service that followed contrasted sharply with this. A different server, with short brown hair, took our order and approached the table with a blunt “What can I get you?” as her opening line, without any greeting. As it was our first time visiting, we had a few reasonable questions about portion sizes and menu options. Her responses were curt and dismissive, and she appeared visibly inconvenienced that she had to answer questions rather than simply take an order and move on. During the meal, I also observed behaviour that I found particularly unprofessional. After serving a nearby table, she removed an empty glass and, as she turned away and walked past us, I clearly saw her roll her eyes in apparent frustration at the customer’s request for another drink. It reinforced the impression that customers were being treated as a nuisance rather than being welcomed. Not long after, her demeanour shifted noticeably, becoming overly upbeat and chatty with other tables. This made me feel that she may have overheard me discussing her behaviour with my partner, or realised that I had seen what she had done. The food was the most disappointing aspect. The tacos were dry, with shells that seemed stale and cracked, and the fillings were lacking in quality. The meat dishes were heavily covered in overly sweet barbecue sauce, which felt like it was masking poor-quality ingredients. Even the sides, including the coleslaw, were unpalatable. We didn’t finish our meal and chose to leave despite still being hungry. Overall, this experience fell far below expectations, particularly given its association with a group known for higher standards. It’s not somewhere I would have chosen independently, and unfortunately it hasn’t lived up to the reputation that led us there in the first place.

06/05/2026: Not many places you can get Steak on the stone anymore! This did not disappoint. Beautiful mussels to start, followed by a steak on the stone 8oz fillet, unbelievable cut of steak. Staff was extremely friendly , il definitely be back

19/04/2026: This place was just incredible. What a lovely surprise. Only gave an average score for atmosphere because it was very quiet which we couldn’t believe given the fantastic meal we had. Our server was a character and he convinced me to try the ‘steak on a stone’. We’ll definitely be back.

15/05/2026: Obviously slightly more pricy than other Indian takeaways considering its a restaurant, but by far the best Indian I've ever had. Would recommend anything with lamb.

19/04/2026: very good food wine & service. small premises could do with modernization and bigger toilets, but the food and service are so good.

28/06/2026: Really delicious spice box and sweet & sour chicken. Great portion sizes for an affordable price

28/06/2026: I ordered less spicy noodles and got full spicy. The rest of the food is oversalted and not really edible. Quantity over quality.

28/06/2026: I ordered less spicy noodles and got full spicy. The rest of the food is oversalted and not really edible. Quantity over quality.

28/06/2026: Really delicious spice box and sweet & sour chicken. Great portion sizes for an affordable price

05/11/2025: This café is unfortunately no longer there. We were really looking forward to it.

13/10/2025: First of all, it was wonderful to be welcomed by the Italian owner! The place is located right in the city center and is very charming, structured on two levels. Breakfast is highly customizable: from sweet pastries like brioches to huge, typical local breakfasts (I took it!). The coffee is Italian, so exceptional! We'll definitely be back when we next visit Dublin!

18/06/2026: I love it here!!!! Uncontested best diner experience in my life. Burgers were 10/10 every night!! The bartebnders were also so welcoming and hospitable! I need to return here! Big props🫶🫶😍❤️❤️❤️

13/06/2026: Fun idea, having a burger store inside a pub. I would appreciate a bigger selection of vegetarian burgers, since I did not like the veggie patty. Quality of burgers and toppings is good though. Price okay.

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! ❤️

27/05/2026: Deli was disgusting and girls didn’t know what they were doing. Won’t be back

13/05/2026: I love chapters. It’s the best shop, has everything I need!

18/01/2026: It’s good here but they just give you medium roost straight away have to specify I want the dark and it’s dog friendly ❤️

15/07/2026: Nice carvery, relaxed atmosphere no queuing or rushing

01/07/2026: This is a hidden Irish gem, serving fresh Irish food, reasonably prized food and drink. Staff is very nice, reasonable prizes of drinks unlike city centre. It is mainly attended by local Irish people, so if you are looking for an autentic Irish gastro pub this is the place to visit. It is located next to the stunning National Botanic gardens- must see for the tourists. Enjoy the beautiful nature in the Botanic Gardens and drop by next door for Irish food and live music. It has a nice car park in the back of the pub, so feel free to drive.

19/04/2026: The best coffee I’ve tried in Ireland. Alison served me very well. All the staff who were there on Sunday at 3:30 in the afternoon were excellent

05/02/2026: Butlers Chocolate Café in there production plant is brilliant. Tasty food options, delicious chocolates and deserts and beautiful coffee.

23/04/2025: A temporal experiment where minutes become currency in this pay-per-minute social space. Board game selection ranges from Neolithic to post-digital. The tea station's perpetual simmer creates a comforting temporal anchor in this chronologically fluid environment.

13/04/2025: Was looking forward to trying it but cancelled our booking last minute!