The best restaurants in Dublin

09/05/2026: Really nice place good food however price of dishes on menu do not match cost charged

05/05/2026: Nice place for a lunch stop, especially on your way from Guinness tour back to the city center - good food, nice service, live music from time to time

23/04/2026: We arrived for a 7:30pm reservation and were left waiting outside in the cold and dark past our booking time while guests were admitted two at a time—at one point the door was literally closed in my face. Inside, the room feels overthought but not comfortable, with a layout that has diners facing away from the room and dulling any sense of occasion. The tasting menu format now feels dated: long ingredient recitations that are hard to follow and create constant background noise as each table hears the same speech. The food was competent rather than exceptional—an asparagus soup, the lamb, and some chocolate were very good —but nothing approached two-star level, with much of the presentation feeling performative. We're talking bits of food hanging off bronze twigs. Service was inconsistent: Ailish and Johnny were excellent, but elsewhere it slipped. I’d read an interview where Damien Grey said the room can be “whatever you want it to be,” quiet if you want quiet; that wasn’t true. A table who appeared to know Danien were loud, drinking heavily, swearing across the room, and receiving constant attention —you can’t market refinement and then let one connected table dictate the atmosphere; in a two-star setting it reads as amateur. The non-alcoholic offering was also weak, essentially a single unnamed beer unless you opted for an expensive pairing. Overall, this felt closer to a one-star or even Bib Gourmand experience at best, but for this price it's not worth it. You will have a nicer time in Uno Mas or even Kickys.

20/04/2026: The dishes were very tasty. I enjoyed the flavors very much as well as the creativity in each dish. Everything followed an idea, somehow connecting the dishes. However, having dined in other Michelin-rated restaurants, I can say that this experience lacked something. While the food was delicious, I don’t think it was necessarily the most memorable. Some of the dishes missed this refined sense of complexity. I feel like some of the combinations could be a bit more elevated and interesting. However, I really enjoyed the eel mousse, and the asparagus dish, which I found to be the most interesting. On another note, I feel like either a few more dishes should be included in the tasting, or the portion size could be a bit larger. Overall though, the meals are tasty and prepared in a thoughtful manner. The chef is fantastic, and the atmosphere is excellent - it felt very cozy.

22/10/2025: Excellent service outdoor seating freshly made food and coffee 👍

15/10/2025: Just had the club sandwich here and it what the best sandwich I have ever eaten.i had to go back in and tell the staff also.

18/01/2026: top class establishment all round... has been for many years

13/12/2025: Nice sun trap out the back at lunch time in the summer

20/10/2025: The food is a complete disaster and has nothing to do with Japanese or sushi. The sushi rice is mushy. The meat has been treated with plasticizers. The vegetables are made of cabbage. So, if you're used to Japanese food, you won't be happy here. The decor is reminiscent of a cheap Chinese restaurant. The only thing that's convincing here is the price.

20/10/2025: Good sushi and tasty tapas. A bit better place then the one on barrow street

05/02/2026: Unsure of fire exit. Downstairs door locked. Only way out was up the stairs.

03/02/2026: For gluten free beer drinkers, this ks the place. They had a variety of option from lagers to stouts and also ciders.

13/12/2025: Absolutely delicious and cheap great spot

10/12/2025: We discovered this Korean restaurant by chance, and what a lucky coincidence! I'd been wanting to try some good Korean food for a while, and this was delicious. The girl who served us was incredibly kind and polite, which was much appreciated. When I return to Dublin, we'll definitely come back here, as it was a fantastic find. I'm going to Korea soon and hope to find places as good as this one.

14/04/2026: We had dinner there the first night after our arrival. Of the entire trip, it was the best restaurant we ate at. The waitress was lovely and patient with our limited English. The dishes were original and delicious. We wanted to go back for lunch on Sunday before leaving, but they were closed, much to our disappointment. I highly recommend this restaurant! 🫶🏻

08/04/2026: Excellent food, super tasty with very generous portions, and the service was amazing. Everyone was very kind and welcoming. I really enjoyed it, I would definitely come back and I highly recommend it 100%!

06/03/2026: In the afternoon its brilliant, still busy but not mental. Friday night was crazy, sardines in a can. Depends on what type of night you're after.

05/03/2026: Sensational . Music , Drinks , staff , vibes You’ll have the best night and be well looked after

23/11/2025: Great pizza and service will definitely be back fionn very helpful with everything

29/10/2025: Absolutely delicious pizza and sides!!! Can’t wait to get it again 😋😋

26/04/2026: Food here is always great! Staff are friendly and fast.

24/04/2026: The best Korean food I’ve ever had in Dublin. Makes me feel like I am back home in Seoul 😋😋

29/11/2025: In for a pint for old times sake. Friendly service. Should have order Guiness stout as I was the only non Guinness drinker there. Would recommend it fir atmosphere and pints.

18/11/2025: Great local pub,good drink,lovely pints,and if you want to have something to eat Tayto is your man

28/10/2025: Best almond croissant of my life

26/10/2025: I thought it was even better than the last time I was there 😂 I had an almond croissant and a sausage roll 😘👌at I think 10am and I didn’t eat again until 5:30 but not sure I even needed to!

28/08/2025: I will never visit this place again and you should not, either. However, if you decide to go there, you should definitely double-check your receipt here before paying. First I was charged 25.25 instead of 11.60 but realized only after swiping my card. Then they initiated a refund and charged my card again with the right amount (11.60), so I thought it was OK after all. I only realized on the next day (when the refund arrived) that they decided to "keep the change" and refund only 25.00.

28/08/2025: Really bad drop off from this place. Was previously my favourite space for lunch in Dublin. Unfortunately with massive price increases and a drop in quality it’s not worth it. Ordered the spicy Cajun sandwich and noticed they stopped putting any sauce on it. 12€ for a dry chicken and cheese sandwich is frankly a rip off

26/10/2025: The smoke was unbearable. They really need to fix the kitchen. Also,it's important to be flexible with the menu and accept changes to some plates especially when there are few option that are not classic.

25/10/2025: It is a very cosy place. The service was very good. The waitress was very kind and helpful. Her tattoos were great! 😀 The food was very tasty. It is worth to try a coffee with Baileys!