The best restaurants in Dublin

04/11/2026: This is my favourite Indian take away! I live in Clonee but will travel to Lucan for their delicious food!

01/11/2026: Ordered from here tonight and it was extremely disappointing. €50 for an tikka masala and 3 tiny sides. The curry had 6 small pieces of chicken in it, swimming in sauce and the container wasn’t even half full when it arrived and the sauce itself tasted like a tinned tomato soup. The chicken pakora were like frozen goujons. Everything lacked real flavour and seasoning and was very underwhelming. The food was freezing cold when it arrived and the drinks were warm. Don’t mind spending money on good food but this was not it.

07/11/2026: We’ve been coming here for years and it’s consistently excellent. The food, coffee, service and setting are all as good as you’ll find anywhere in the city. We’re lucky to live nearby. Highly recommend

05/11/2026: Can’t believe this place won cafe of the year. Food is expensive but far from great. There’s way better Cafés around. Staff are awkward and not that friendly. That was my experience. My mother’s experience was ridiculous. They stopped serving food, so she got a coffee, and took a KitKat out to have it with. A staff member, or even the owner, said this was not allowed. HSE violation? Which doesn’t make any sense. It’s a sealed chocolate bar. She also works for the HSE. Absolutely shocking behaviour

23/10/2026: The middle fell out of the take away pizza.

11/10/2026: Very nice calzone and good atmosphere.

27/10/2026: I recently used Vice for a private function.Some of the best pizza & fries I’ve tasted. The restaurant were a pleasure to deal with. The service, the quality & ease & efficiency was next level. I’d highly recommend Vice.

23/10/2026: Couldn’t recommend this place enough. My boyfriend Travis and me love going to Vice basically every week. Service is always immaculate and easily the best pizza & tenders in Dublin.

16/08/2026: Anything I say about bigfan will fall short of the culinary geniuses that operate this kitchen. Very unique menu experience with a checklist, perfectly captured Asian flavours and a very kind staff. They are the umami kings of Dublin. The lighting could be better for sure a little too dark for my liking

16/08/2026: The service was super slow which would be fine by us if we were not pressured by the staff to leave for the next booking. it took them 25 mins to serve 2 cocktails. we also waited 15-20 mins between courses pf small plates. Some dishes were nice some were average some were underseasoned. The music was also too loud at 18:30?? god knows why - we couldn’t hear each other so we had to shout. Also, the concept of small plates should be about sharing them, but serving one mini bao for €9 defeats the concept. Make it 12 and serve 2 at least. Overall It was an unpleasant experience.

25/10/2026: Loved our dinner experience here. Staff were friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable, they gave us good recommendations and we even got to take some bread away with us because I loved it so much! The menu is large and varied, something for everyone. The food was plentiful, worth the money you pay for, it was good quality and served very quickly. The atmosphere was great, we went early evening and managed to get a seat straight away, and it wasn't loud or rowdy - perfect for families. It's up a set of stairs though, so there isn't wheelchair access that we know of. The decor was in keeping with the traditional Irish pub feel. We'll be going back next time we visit Dublin!

24/10/2026: We went to this restaurant on the recommendation of our hotel. The place was packed, and we had to wait a bit, which gave us time to appreciate the decor and atmosphere. What I hadn't noticed at first was how many tourists the restaurant was. The food was good, but nothing exceptional. We ordered seafood chowder and beef pie. The portions were generous, though! What really surprised me was the bill. Service wasn't included, and we were asked to leave a tip. Well, it wasn't a tip anymore, it was service... It was the first time I'd seen this in Dublin, and it felt like a practice imported from the United States. Nothing seemed clearly indicated on the menu, or if it was, it was written in such small print that it was easily missed. In short, it's a very touristy restaurant. Personally, I would advise you to skip it unless you want to eat in the heart of Temple Bar.

25/10/2026: Great food and staff<3 good portions as well

25/10/2026: Good food and good prices. Handy place to stop for a quick meal when you're in Dublin and it's close to Connelly Station too.

29/09/2026: The food is good. Not bad, but definitely nothing special. The service was concerning. Our table was late, they were rushing us to order. They came to us twice to tell us to send the menu over the phone to our friend that was only 10min late so she could order it fast. So it felt quite unwelcoming. Seems like just one of those places that were hyped for a reason that I don’t understand. Not sure if it was just my experience, but definitely not what I was expecting. I usually don’t mind when it’s busy and the staff can’t be as attentive (which is understandable), but being rushed crosses a line that can ruin an experience.

29/09/2026: Really nice Subday brunch, food was excellent and staff were really nice. Also would suggest booking

18/10/2026: While in Dublin, I stumbled upon this restaurant on Deliveroo. I ordered the famous spice bag and some beef dumplings. The dumplings were unlike anything I've ever had in Paris. Highly recommended! Very fast delivery and a pleasant driver. The food was always piping hot!

17/10/2026: Place is small but has good number of tables. It’s usually busy but we found a table - no wait time. We tried the gyoza, tofu red curry, cashew tofu wok, basil Thai wok and sweet chili chicken wok. Food was decent quantity, good taste. The gyoza was not properly cooked - the edges tasted raw. Steamed Rice also tasted hard like it’s stale. Overall okaish food.

16/09/2026: Quality, such a nice pub. Went for a drink met Gareth the doorman. Extremely friendly, such a top notch experience

13/09/2026: Had the most amazing night at my friends engagement party with my Brazilian husband. I could not believe towards the end of the night a bouncer approached our table and stated that the Brazilian waiter who had hugged my husband earlier had made a complaint that he was molested. He had been entrailed that my husband was Brazilian and had initiated the hug. I am utterly disgusted this happened. Our friends where a witness to the contact and assured there was no impropriety. My husband was so upset that the staff had informed the engagement party also, so we left. I understand staff have a need to support one another but this was uncalled for, lies and unacceptable. I will never darken their door again and am mortified my friends were put through this on their engagement night.

06/09/2026: Best burrito I have ever eaten. All produce is locally sourced and it's so much more enjoyable to eat knowing I'm supporting such a passionate and kind owner. Would recommend everyone to go. I will be back 😋

22/08/2026: Absolutely heaven, you’ll be seeing a lot more of me! I usually take pictures but completely forgot the food was just too amazing!

01/11/2026: Really nice place with friendly staff and quick service. The Guinness was great and the beef burger was delicious. The place was clean, with comfortable seating and nice, tidy toilets. It's also in a great location, close to public transport. Definitely a good spot to meet friends!

26/10/2026: Very slow service, takes average 10 minutes to take order then a further 15 to get your drinks. Ive come here 4 times in the last year and its always the same, thought it would get better.

02/11/2026: Lovely breakfast had and very friendly staff,will definitely be back.

24/10/2026: Always try to visit when I am at home. Love the food and the atmosphere. Always guaranteed a friendly welcome and a lovely cappuccino

22/10/2026: Tasty coffee, barista made a swan 🦢 sandwich was too dry

17/10/2026: We were there for breakfast; the place was nearly full, but the line was short. We were told there would be a 25-minute wait for the avocado toast, so our only option was the sandwiches. It was a bit disappointing at first, but the sandwiches turned out to be truly delicious. We sat outside, and the coffee was good, too. We’ll be back soon to try the avocado toast.(Not Saturday morning)

18/10/2026: Couldn't recommend somewhere as highly . Been coming here for years and somehow it's only gotten better and better Friendly staff great service and amazing food

30/09/2026: This place has everything you need, great food, great pints and the friendliest, most helpful staff. A really well run pub.