The best restaurants in Dublin

29/07/2026: Very quick service with good size portions

23/07/2026: really nice place with pleasant staff and really good sushi

27/06/2026: Went today with my partner and our 2 children. The girls working there was so friendly and helpful and offered a great atmosphere in the place! We were all delighted with the food which was prompt and delicious, such a lovely local surprise for us and we will definitely be back!

29/05/2026: Great breakfast selection! Large portions, very tasty! Excellent value for money!

21/07/2026: I attended a lunch with about 70 people yesterday at the Dropping Well. The lunch was to celebrate the memory of my parents-in-law. The food and service were absolutely excellent and we were warmly welcomed as everyone arrived and took their seats. The menu offered three courses including dessert platters. Trish Roddy, the brilliant front-of-house manager, was a true professional and a delight to work with in helping my partner to arrange the event including drinks throughout the meal. The establishment is situated close to the river Dodder with beautiful views along its banks. It was also great value for money. I highly recommend the Dropping Well for any occasion.

21/07/2026: Smashing spot, little gem of a bar!

11/07/2026: Delicious food best creamy mash I've had. Polite and accommodating staff, very attentive.

07/07/2026: Fantastic sandwiches. Delicious cocktails (even non alcoholic, so it can always be 5pm)

28/05/2026: On Thursday, 28 May at approximately 3:10 PM, three colleagues and I — professionals from nearby offices — visited The Art of Coffee. We are from different countries, but Russian is the common language we can speak. All of us made our orders in English and at no point were we loud, disruptive, or discussing politics. We were speaking Russian in the queue, a young female barista with brown hair abruptly asked us to stop speaking Russian inside the café. When I asked why the language was a problem, she referenced the war in Ukraine and personal family loss. While one can sympathise with personal tragedy, it does not justify hostility toward peaceful customers because of the language they speak. The situation escalated when I was questioned about whether Russian was “really” my language. When I asked for the barista’s name and requested to speak with management, she refused to identify herself and confidently stated that the manager “hates Russian language and anything Russian,” adding that we could only speak to management another day. This felt openly discriminatory and hateful on the basis of language and perceived nationality. In an international city like Dublin, nobody should feel unwelcome for peacefully speaking their native language in private conversation. Such discriminatory and hateful comments can be rightfully escalated to the appropriate city or equality authorities. It is especially disappointing given the café’s visible support for Ukraine, a country associated with European values such as tolerance and respect for linguistic and cultural diversity. We left peacefully after paying, but the experience was deeply disappointing and unacceptable.

18/03/2026: Great atmosphere and lovely barista. Will be back here again :)

21/06/2026: We had a bad experience at this hotel. Our room's window was open before we arrived, it was above the bar, and smoke from the bar patrons filled our room. We were told there were no other rooms available. Additionally, the room was dirty and the shower didn't function properly. The buffet breakfast was good. I'm glad we were there only one night.

13/06/2026: As we arrived very late and left after an excellent breakfast we are looking forward to our next stay this year so we can enjoy everything the Carlton has to offer. Our stay, short as it was, brought our 5 day holiday in Belgium to a lovely end enabling us to relax, have a great sleep and breakfast before heading North.

15/07/2026: Honestly you could not get a nicer Sunday dinner if ya tried! The food here is amazing, atmosphere is always great. Staff mostly smile and are very pleasant except for one barman who doesn't seem to know how to smile or even speak, grunts well though! Wouldn't let him put me off. I'll definitely be back

01/07/2026: Great place to eat. Very loud as it sits lots of people but a good atmosphere. Service can be slow when full. Food was amazing!

09/08/2026: absolutely lovely ! good portions, good playlist and really nice staff :) special mention and thank you for the egg added on the salad 🩵🩵

08/08/2026: Amazing food and atmosphere !! Lovely day, huge thank you to Rachel for the unreal service and vibes, lovely time.

22/07/2026: Such an amazing place, specially the bartender Mark, we initially entered and kitchen was closed , we still sat down for a Guiness , we got to talking and I mentioned to mark that it’s my last night in Dublin and I was looking forward to eat Irish stew, at 9.30 in the night when kitchen closed at 8, Mark got me that amazing stew and was so kind. Will always remember the place and him for his kindness.

17/07/2026: Great beer and service. Irish food :-) Relax and take a break from the crowds at Temple Bar

20/07/2026: Lovely place . Loads of fun at the races

03/07/2026: Boring & horrible food. Waste of time

02/07/2026: This is a family run business.The head man is a legend in the village consistently providing great takeaway Chinese food for all. They should erect a statue to the man.

29/06/2026: Great food. Really quick service. One of the best.

24/06/2026: Had a lovely dinner at the Igo Inn. The staff is very attentive and there was a great crowd in there. Great atmosphere. I definitely recommend it.

12/05/2026: emailed them first but no reply Hi Eamon, I didn't want to post a review without giving you the right of reply but I am afraid I must bring this to your attention. I would be a regular enough customer, certainly once a month for drinks and food and usually more. Anyway, I arrived in yesterday around 16:45 and ordered a pint of Rockshore lager (see attached picture of it) and the mushroom soup and special. 1. The soup was cold 2. The special (chicken sizzler) was nice but the girl forgot to tell me the iron plate was scalding and I burnt 2 of my fingers badly in a vain attempt to lift it and scoop onto the plate with the rice 3. My sorry pint you can judge for yourself. Paid my bill (was $32, gave 40 and said keep the change, the girl looked at me as if I had robbed her purse. There was a family with 3 young kids in the area behind me. The 3 kids roared and screamed for the 50 minutes I was in there. And I mean roared the house down. No one said a word. I ended up leaving. Anyway that's my tale of woe. You guys are better than that. I know it because i have always loved going in there

13/03/2026: Great for a pint and people watching

12/03/2026: One of our favourite pubs in the heart of Dublin. Really beautiful and classic interior. Great service, lovely pints and delicious food. Back every time.

24/03/2026: What can I say? It's been four weeks since we went to this taste bud prison. We still can't believe it. First of all, almost all of us ordered "tenders" for €10. FIVE TENDERS!!!!!!! I'M OUTRAGED. The tenders were as dry as the Sahara Desert and as small as a fetus. And let's not even talk about the extremely slow service, even though there were only about six of us in the restaurant. The €5 fries were just as traumatic. Sincerely, Lucie, Lucas, Joffrey, Garance, and Kathleen. (and Lilou) 😁

09/03/2026: Great as usual. Busy there on a Saturday but worth the wait.

22/07/2026: Canal Bank Café is a great place for a quick meal. The food is fresh, tasty, and served promptly, making it ideal if you're looking for something satisfying without a long wait. The staff are genuinely friendly, welcoming, and attentive, creating a relaxed atmosphere from the moment you walk in. The décor is simple and basic, but clean, comfortable, and perfectly suited to the café's casual style. If you're after good food, efficient service, and a pleasant experience, this is definitely a spot worth visiting. I'll happily return whenever I'm in the area.

19/07/2026: Stopped by this very nice place just for coffee and had one of the best mochas. It was really good but most of all it had the perfect temperature 🌡️ and was able to drink it right away 😁 We sat outside but went inside for the order and payment and I really liked the atmosphere and from a few glimpses on the plates the food looked really good as well. The staff was very nice - I would like to get back and try some of their food as well