The best restaurants in Dublin

04/10/2025: Ordered beef chow mein yesterday and it’s fair to say Íve never been so disappointed in food in my life. This is what I got: 2 small pieces of beef that seemed like they got lost in this massive block of dry noodles. I didn’t have any sauces at home but I would’ve put ketchup in there, that’s how dry the pasta tasted and how desperate I was. Lowkey killed my vibe:/

04/10/2025: We ordered take away Beef Chow Mein yesterday, and it was so so dry. We were extremely disappointed by the fact that we had been waiting about an hour and then gotten super dry noodles. There was also almost no beef in one of our orders. Won’t recommend the noodles at least.

05/11/2025: The classes are great. I quit because the space was not big enough for the number of people and I kept bumping into other people more than I would have liked to.

03/11/2025: This is a very well run and super fun dance academy! Large spaces to learn in and a good location. It’s also a friendly respectful atmosphere. The instructors are all experienced and they know how to teach in a way so that things are enjoyable. If your thinking of learning salsa or bachata I recommend it

12/04/2026: Best food I’ve had in years. Steak cooked to perfection, all sides bursting with flavours. Great staff and atmosphere, Can’t wait to go back!

10/04/2026: Mixed feelings about Brookwood. I visited with my wife on a Friday just before Valentine’s Day, and the experience got off to a rough start. The host rushed down the stairs and hurried us to our table in a very chaotic way — already a bit of a red flag, even understanding it was a busy night. The food took a while, but to be fair, it was tasty — and priced accordingly, as this isn’t a cheap place. Unfortunately, what really ruined the evening was the service. The staff felt very inattentive and disorganized: bottles of wine being dropped, glasses falling, and at one point two staff members chatting at the bar instead of paying attention to the floor. Overall, the chaotic atmosphere and lack of professionalism took away from what should have been a more polished experience, especially for a place that charges premium prices.

04/05/2026: Absolutely thrilled with this fantastic restaurant. The food is first-class, the service is superb, and the building is beautiful, with old safes in the basement.

03/05/2026: Went to go for food went to shake the guys hand on arrival to which he refused and was rude and said no you can’t come in!the fact that we just got here and wanted food and was not drunk is actually immaterial as rude is rude as being told you are to drunk when you clearly wasn’t and just hate the English is a joke!!!I will be taking this further and asking for cctv footage and I hope he gets reprimanded!!!

10/06/2026: Had a very taste lunch with friends. Not a fan of spicy food but was persuaded it didn’t need to be. Opted for a rice dish. No regrets.

17/05/2026: Good fresh healthy vegetables and protein cooked perfectly

21/05/2026: That refreshing and flavorful orange juice.

12/04/2026: We spent five days in Dublin and it was surprising to realize how, even far from home, we managed to feel a little bit like we were in Brazil 🇧🇷. Looking for Brazilian options, we saw that there are several places in the city and decided to check out Pastel King — and it was a great choice! It's worth noting that it's not a restaurant, but a snack bar, ideal for a quick and tasty meal. The service was excellent, very attentive and welcoming, and the pastel was simply delicious, well-made and with that flavor that truly reminds you of Brazil. In addition, the place also functions as a small market, which is a very interesting differentiator. It's super well located, on the famous "market street," which makes it very easy to visit. I highly recommend the experience — it's definitely worth stopping by!

08/06/2026: Food came out fast tasty burger and chicken sandwich. May I suggest they keep the loo door closed as an odor was noticed.

04/06/2026: The Irish beef stew was good; the meat was tender and lean. I was surprised to find that the plate was surrounded by mashed potatoes, with no potatoes in the stew itself. But it tasted very good. Just one slight disappointment – it wasn’t served with traditional Irish soda bread, but with two slices of white bread.

13/06/2026: More of a tourist trap. Food was mediocre and the price was high.

11/06/2026: We walked into Gallagher’s Boxty House on our last night in Dublin. We were initially seated at the bar along the wall, but our delightful server, Mike, quickly found us a table and went above and beyond to make sure everyone's experience was the best it could be. My daughter ordered the beef stew, which was absolutely delicious, but the true star of the meal was the corned beef boxty. It was one of the best dishes we had during our entire trip. I only wish we had discovered this place earlier in our stay—I would have happily gone back multiple times. If you're visiting Dublin, Gallagher’s Boxty House is not to be missed.

25/12/2025: Genuine organic products, typical of Dublin

16/12/2025: Delicious range and cheerful staff. Made my day!

13/06/2026: Great service from Emma. Really lovely cocktails

13/06/2026: Went for a birthday celebration, while the cocktails were delicious and the food was nice, the Service was very disappointing. Given the prices and standard of the speakeasy, it is important that they ensure that customers have a fabulous evening and experience . The hostess was awkward when we went to enter and started engaging customers behind us before us for no reason. Then our server rushed us out our table about 30 minutes prior to when we had to give it back and asked to pay the bill, which seemed odd when we already thanked them to let us know when we had to give back the table (and we were ready to pay at when leaving). There were empty tables beside us so not sure why our table had to be interrupted. It felt like the staff just wanted to get done with their jobs and really didn’t allow for the whole celebration and vibe to go as expected.

26/11/2025: Food Review: Braised pork leg with rice - The pork and rice were only warmed in the microwave. The braising was barely noticeable in the meat, and the sauce was too watery. The meat's texture was dry. (1/5) Pad Thai with prawns - I had high expectations for this dish, as it was cooked by a native Thai chef, but I could barely taste any seasoning. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the prawns were decent. (2/5) Thai Milk Tea (large) - It tasted okay, but it couldn't compare to authentic Thai milk tea like you can get in Thailand. (2/5) Moo Ping - the pork meat is tender but the taste is not sweet, savory and no charred flavor. (1/5)

10/11/2025: The food tasted delicious and people are very friendly

03/10/2025: Stopped in for a quick muffin and scone

02/10/2025: Friendly service, delicious flat white, and nice seating area outside on a quaint street

03/12/2025: Lovely people, great space and show. I would recommend a visit to this venue. The only area that could be improved is the bar, queueing for quite a while, perhaps pre order on arrival prior to the show would save a lot of time and solve the queuing problem.

13/10/2025: Superb play "My Right Foot" by Michael Patrick Campbell.

20/05/2026: Grand, a eord that covers everything

14/05/2026: I meet friends here fairly often for a meal. Food good, with lovely staff

11/06/2026: A great location that has retailers with large room to show/sell products

10/06/2026: I used to live in the backroom for 6 months great place free MacDonalds for those 6 months. they didn't even notice me being there. the dead rats the janitor gave me were delicious. 10/10 would recommend would go again