The best restaurants in Dublin

30/12/2025: Best burger place in town. Burgers were made with juicy and tender meat.

30/12/2025: A place that doesn't demand attention, and perhaps that's why it deserves it all. You come here for a proper smash burger, probably the best in Dublin—even if no one will ever say it out loud. The sandwiches are opulent and uncompromising: juicy meat, perfect crust, generously oozing cheese. Burgers that get your hands dirty and leave a lasting impression. The fries, thin and crispy, are impeccable for those who love this style. They don't use pork, but what they do with beef and poultry is top-notch. There's real substance, not just aesthetics. Unlike other city chains that invest heavily in branding, storytelling, and stage presence, here the focus is entirely on the dish. And it's a choice that pays off, for those who recognize quality. The place has a rugged and authentic soul, but there's a practical aspect that deserves attention: the smell of fried food is very persistent and risks ruining the experience. An improvement on this front would help further enhance an already excellent gastronomic offering. I keep returning without hesitation: for me, it remains the best burger in Dublin, even if few are ready to acknowledge that. 🍔

26/12/2025: Two night stay. Standard room which was clean, warm and large enough to accommodate two. Breakfast included in rate. Reception and dining room staff all exceptionally courteous and helpful. Good variety of hot and cold dishes available for breakfast. Dinner menu is standard fare @ thirty euro per plate. Quiet atmosphere given the time of year. Few guests. Situated on the busy N81 road in Tallaght so some might find the traffic noise intrusive. Ample compliment ary car parking available. One of the few hotels that remain open for the entire Christmas period in Ireland, seemingly. Only one negative observation - the lighting in both the bedroom and the restaurant area is rather dim and makes reading difficult. Very good value for money overall. Three star hotel but a four star guest experience.

20/12/2025: Bathrooms need updating. Balcony should not be locked

13/01/2026: Great lady at the counter! Nice spot for take away

05/01/2026: Very disappointing experience👎. I placed an order via Uber Eats at 3:07am, well before the 4am closing time, but the food never arrived (the order seemed to be accepted by the restaurant). By 4:40am there was still no update. When I called the store, staff were rude. First, they said there was no such order, then later claimed their Uber Eats system wasn’t working. Because Domino’s uses their own drivers, Uber Eats didn’t give me an order update nor did it allow me to cancel the order myself. After reading other reviews, this seems to be a recurring issue. If the system isn’t working, delivery should not be left open. Completely wasted time and energy, especially late at night while waiting to take medication.

15/12/2025: Great spot. Young bar man, goes by the name of bees nuts or something was very friendly. Lovely stout.

08/12/2025: Here the other day,nice pint of stout.

26/06/2025: Tiny, comfy, close to the sea and the 2 guys there are so lovely! Specially TUK 💘 He's lovely!

20/06/2025: The service was below expectations. There was no Wi-Fi available, and it was unclear who was managing the facility. Overall, a disappointing experience.

26/09/2025: ChinMai was very nice and kinde, she helped to choose a delicious meal.my son was excited and enjoyed the evening. Thank you for everything. We will come back again next weekend.

19/06/2025: Very happy with the services service by chinmay lovely lady very friendly

03/01/2026: Michaela looked after us Booked a table for 7, service charge added We went with the Early Bird 3 Course Meal €30.95 Decent choices, good value I went with the Spicy Chicken Wing Starter, Satay Chicken Curry 1/2 & 1/2 with the Malteeser Cheesecake option Our only hiccup was the dessert, one of our guests has an allergy to strawberry and was given strawberry. This was rectified and an alternative provided. Please make sure to cater for all, if some mentions an allergy then write down allergy. If you need the chef to come out to the table, then get the chef! Other than that, friendly courteous staff and thank you to Michaela for an enjoyable night.

27/12/2025: It was a lovely evening with friends for a pre Christmas get together and definitely worth a return visit

31/01/2026: I had very high hopes. It was disappointing. The pasta nothing unusual. The bolognese came in a clump and were somewhere warm. The carbonara was ok. The place had a specific smell, and not a pleasant one.

23/01/2026: Regarding the service: The welcome was pleasant and quick. The ordering process was explained to us, and the waiter was very kind. The food: We ordered two dishes (Beef Cheek Tagliatelle and Garlic Prawns & Chilli). They were delivered on time. The beef cheek had very good meat, but the pasta needed more cooking time as it was slightly undercooked. The Garlic Prawns pasta was somewhat oily and only had four prawns. Overall, the dishes were reasonable in terms of price and portion size. We also ordered a dessert (tiramisu), which was very good—well balanced and fresh. 4/5 Atmosphere of the place: The place looks clean, with pleasant music, but it lacks character—everything is black, simple, and minimalist. 2/5

01/11/2025: All was delicious! Packed with veg and meat always great to have a macro friendly restaurant to order from if you are someone after fat loss all the macros are readily available. Loved the pad Thai and sweet chilli chicken. Also the chicken gyozas were sooo delicious and packed with flavour!

26/09/2025: Really went well run, always spotlessly clean and food always brilliant. The lads in there are absolute gentlemen!! Get camile once a week

10/12/2025: A really good value-for-money spot. Even though the prices have increased in recent years it's still only €9 for a full carton. I got the chicken lemongrass and it was great value for money. If you want calories per euro this is the place to go.

28/10/2025: Authentic, friendly and a last bastion of affordable street food

22/09/2025: The best takeaway I've had in Dublin!!

26/08/2025: had the best takeaway I’ve had in a long time from Saaep Thai! We ordered the beef black bean stir fry with chips and rice, and it was absolutely delicious. The portion sizes were really generous, the beef was cooked perfectly tender, and the vegetables were fresh and full of flavour. Everything was well balanced, not too heavy, and really satisfying. I’ll definitely be ordering again – highly recommend!

11/01/2026: We had lunch here one Sunday when out for a walk. The food was lovely with the exception of the fries, which could have been crispier. The service was mostly good and the place was busy with a good atmosphere. On the negative side the coffee and hot chocolate arrived too early and were cold by the time our food arrived. The rustic apple pie we shared at the end was tasty but arrived cold and on its own even though they had said they would heat it up and serve it with cream. It was rectified for us quickly enough.

01/01/2026: Great food for Sunday afternoon !

20/01/2026: Great for Budget travel. Very central.

15/01/2026: A nice, clean hotel in a great location for visiting Dublin. The rooms are comfortable and the staff are very helpful.

28/12/2025: Freshly cooked delicious food 😋 and friendly staff. Excellent experience

02/12/2025: Fantastic warm helpfull staff friendly smiles and fast service will definitely be back hardly had to wait at all.! The food was delicious 😋.