The best restaurants in Dublin

20/07/2026: An excellent casual lunch spot with a relaxed atmosphere, and far better than you might expect from a museum café. We visited while exploring the Chester Beatty and found it to be one of the pleasant surprises of our time in Dublin. The menu offers a tempting range of Middle Eastern-inspired dishes, with plenty of fresh, vibrant flavours. Everything we ordered was well prepared and satisfying, showing that this is much more than a convenient place to grab a quick bite. There is also an impressive selection of cakes and sweet treats, making it an ideal place to linger over coffee after lunch. The café has a bright, welcoming feel and provides a welcome break from sightseeing. Whether you’re stopping in before or after visiting the museum, it’s a relaxing place to unwind without feeling rushed. The staff were friendly and efficient, helping create a warm and enjoyable experience from the moment we arrived. Service was prompt, and the whole venue felt well organised despite being quite popular. Even if you have no particular interest in visiting the Chester Beatty, this café is worth seeking out for the food alone. It’s an excellent example of how a museum café can exceed expectations, offering fresh, flavourful food in a comfortable setting. I’d happily return on a future visit to Dublin, both for another meal and to sample more of the delicious cakes.

28/06/2026: Not immediately obvious to passers-by this cosy cafe with calm and laidback atmosphere sits in a bright atrium-style space inside the Chester Beatty Gallery building. It serves Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired food, including Palestinian moussaka, Moroccan tagine, various salads, and daily specials, along with something sweet like homemade cakes & baklava. Vegan and gluten-free options are available. Our choice: Meat moussaka and chicken with rice Check for two (only mains, tap water provided): 33 EUR Overall verdict: 8/10 — a good option for a quick, healthy, and hearty lunch, but not somewhere I would go specifically go unless I was already visiting the museum. And definitely a must do after visiting the Chester Beatty exhibitions.

21/09/2026: Absolutely delicious Sunday meal! Started with generous portion of pea risotto, then chicken schnitzel, and pavlova for dessert. Every dish was perfect, and the service even more perfect! I was so well looked after by Matthew, Jamie, and Elaine. I will definitely be back!

06/10/2026: Very disappointed with the food. I ordered the tawa pulao, but it was extremely oily and not tasty at all. The taste was below expectations, and I couldn’t enjoy the food. Definitely not worth the money. Hope they improve the quality and taste.

03/10/2026: One of the finest spots for vegetarian food.

08/10/2026: The place definitely has a nice vibe and gives you that Indian street-food and food-truck feel, almost like being back in India. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, which is a big plus. However, I personally wasn’t impressed with the food and felt the place was a bit overhyped. I ordered the gunpowder dosa, which was served in a disposable takeaway-style container, and even though I ate there, the overall experience felt a little underwhelming. It’s worth visiting once for the ambience, but personally, I wouldn’t go back again and again. The vibe is great, but the food just didn’t live up to my expectations.

24/09/2026: Highly overrated. 18 euro chicken biryani and 16 euro curries in small plastic trays out of what is essentially a food truck. Ridiculous when you can get a sit down meal indoors for the same price or even cheaper in nearby restaurants and cafés. Food is also mid. Dosas are not filling at all, the biryani and kothu rothi are soggy and smell/taste like they were cooked the day before or even longer. I also saw what looked like the mixture for the dosas being stirred in a large pot ON THE FLOOR inside the separate trailer they seem to use as a kitchen.

11/10/2026: Had an appointment in the area dropped in, nice little shopping centre

11/10/2026: Nice shops, lots of car spaces, get in early, a friendly lot.

22/09/2026: Great take away Food is really good A proper Snack Box Chips are good quality Staff nice

06/09/2026: My new favourite take away highly recommend

18/07/2026: I had a wonderful experience at this café. The coffee was absolutely delicious, and they offer a great variety of ice creams and cakes. The place has a lovely atmosphere, and I really appreciate that it is pet friendly, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a coffee with your furry friend. The girls who served us were very kind, friendly, and welcoming. Excellent service and a beautiful place — highly recommended!

18/06/2026: 1st visit, met Mark lovely fella - love this type of coffee shop small but cosy and friendly service

12/10/2026: Chicken is crispy, juicy .service is fast and frirndly staff

12/10/2026: Perfect place for dinning and crispy chicken

09/10/2026: ​I really appreciated the friendly service and pleasant dining atmosphere, but the chipotle basil chicken wrap was a letdown. It was served warm on the outside and cold in the middle, and the chicken turned out quite rubbery.

08/09/2026: Lovely little cafe! their sandwiches are amazing, really great value and lots of protein in them. Me and my wife's regular breakfast, brunch or lunch spot.

20/07/2026: Very good for I am very good service

19/07/2026: Really good food and service, and perfect for large groups. Very affordable too

03/10/2026: Exceptional. Best meal I've had in Dublin. Lovely sense of fun and experimenting in the menu. Friendly knowledgeable team. Every bite was delicious. Memorable, hope to go back before the year is out

01/08/2026: Genuinely the best dining experience I’ve ever had! We visited from Toronto, ON & loved every second of the evening. From the warm welcoming & incredible drinks from Cal & Luke & the exquisite seafood tapas by Mert, we didn’t want the night to end. 12/10 would recommend!

23/07/2026: Vegan wrap is gross, wish there were better options for veggies as I hear the other sandwiches are gorgeous. Lovely staff and coffee though.

22/05/2026: Very lovely coffee shop! Amazing coffee and toasties.

10/10/2026: Excellent food as always. Amazing service. First time in this branch and I highly recommend it.

26/09/2026: Lovely food, the staff was so kind and professional. I love the fact they have a place for the kids play while I has having a nice dinner

20/10/2026: Lovely pub friendly atmosphere great staff food is lovely music on most nights and a quiz on a Wednesday evening great cracker highly recommended next door to the botanical Gardens

17/10/2026: Excellent experience. My wife and I went there for lunch at the carvery during our honeymoon. The wait staff were engaging and helpful, and the pub had a cozy environment. They even gave my wife and I a free dessert in honor of our celebration.

10/10/2026: A very good experience in Captain America's Blanchardstown. Delicious food good generous portions didn't have to wait too long and very friendly and prof staff. Great to get a seat in the booths and the atmosphere was good too great tunes playing in the background it got very busy by the time we were leaving around 4:30 but we plan to return.

04/10/2026: Couldn't fault this place. Lovely food, great service.