The best restaurants in Dublin

14/12/2025: The place is fantastic, but one of the managers, named Ned, was painful, almost made it not worth it. It was clear he wanted everyone’s money, but didn’t care about staff or the experience of the guests. So off-putting but somehow he’s managed to get really kind, courteous, professional staff. Visit for the lively staff, boycott Ned xx

10/12/2025: Most of the food was good particularly the food to order like fish and steak but the server couldn’t tell me anything about the scallops so I ordered the venison stew and it was just okay, meet was dry. The prawn or as it was described gambas and N’duja was very poor, four prawns and garlic bread … Some poor dishes so a pick & mix experience, won’t be going back anytime soon.

02/12/2025: The hot pot buffet on the second floor was delicious! I highly recommend the mushroom broth; it was so fresh and tasty! The tomato broth was also good, very flavorful, like the tomato broth at Haidilao. Definitely don't order the milk broth; it's completely tasteless, just milk and water. The food cooked in it has no saltiness whatsoever, like boiled vegetables—it's awful. The ingredients were all very fresh, including vegetables, glass noodles, white shrimp, basa fish, mussels, and even hot pot ingredients—so thoughtful! The buffet on the first floor is also self-service, which is great! 😎

02/12/2025: The food was delicious and the staffs were kind but before entering I asked the receptionist if there is a time limit for how long we can stay and she said the shop closes at 10pm so I assumed there wasn't a time limit. Later on we were asked to leave as it turns out we could only stay for 2 hours. But like I said the food was great for the price, just wish there was a bigger selection of food. I would still recommend going to this buffet. Note: they also doesn't provide free WiFi. Not a big deal but just thought I should put it out there.

27/09/2025: Honestly, our experience yesterday at this place was a big letdown. We were so hyped to try some good Korean food while visiting Dublin, but everything we ordered was just…bad. The kimchi fried rice and bibimbap? We couldn't even force ourselves to finish them. Plus, the utensils felt super cheap. Totally disappointed and definitely not a place I’d recommend. We weren’t expecting the food to be great but it should at least be good. But it was nothing like that 😢

27/09/2025: One of my favorite go to restaurant! Love their friend chicken & bubble tea ! The staff are always very nice and friendly! 10/10

22/11/2025: Excellent food with plenty of choice and impeccable service, however it's quite noisy

12/11/2025: Simply delicious food. A little tip: Try the spicy BBQ fish for two, which isn't on the menu (€33).

29/08/2025: We did have a good time but weren’t too impressed with the food to be honest. We ordered several dishes for the table and really enjoyed the chicken in soy garlic sauce and can also recommend the corn. However, the slow cooked short rib for 37 Euro was a disappointment and definitely overpriced. We are not rushing back although staff was super friendly and we enjoyed the vibe.

29/08/2025: We came here for some dinner on Thursday night. The girl at the front was very welcoming and gave us some menus while we waited (we were early). On the drinks menu it had their cocktails and then said underneath “Classics (just ask)” so I asked for a couple of different classics and they told me I could only order what’s on the menu 🤨 so I ended up just getting a soft drink. we ordered some food which was good, the corn ribs is a cool concept and the chicken tasted really good but the constant fruit flys in your face was really off putting and my partner ended up leaving his beer as there was flys in it. The staff were nice but no one checked on us once after we got our food and when we tried to get someone’s attention to ask for napkins as our food was messy they just walked past us. It was also a pretty cold day but they had the big door open for some reason so had to sit with my jacket on the entire time. Overall the venue is very aesthetic but the food and service was mid.

15/12/2025: I'm going to keep this short and sweet . They have the worst bar staff I have ever come upon on anywhere in the world. Truly brutal..

08/12/2025: Superb hotel, likely one of the best hotels in Dublin.

19/11/2025: Long waiting times and not super clean (although it's self-service and guests are supposed to clear their own dishes). However, the waffles tasted good and the welcome was very friendly.

13/11/2025: Cool place, tasty bubble waffles.

08/12/2025: I love coming to this place. The staff is always kind and supportive to me. The food is fresh and delicious. I recommend!

06/12/2025: Avoid. Service was terrible. Too slow and lazy. Coffee came out the same time as the food and food took too long . Clean your windows! They look awful and give a bad first impression. I got the La Celtic. It’s literally goats cheese in a wrap, and the goats cheese was far too strong to make it the main ingredient of the dish.

02/09/2025: Pint after work is a must here.

13/08/2025: Great place to learn chess on a Sunday afternoon.

12/09/2025: We stumbled across BigFan by accident and what a good accident it was. The restaurant was dimly lit creating a lovely atmosphere and the music was at the perfect volume level. Excellent music selection as well. The menu is a great read with lots of options that cater for all diets. We ordered the prawn toast, the best I’ve ever had, the duck wings, incredible, bao bun with beef and Chinese five spice, truly delicious, the lucky Crackers are a treat with the whipped tofu and yuzu dressing, simple yet delicious. The dumpling soup was rich and earthy and full of flavour. The service was excellent, fast and efficient, the food delivery was quick and brought to you when each item is ready. Make BigFan a must if you visit Dublin. We highly recommend it. I would have taken photos but I was more interested in eating the food than taking pics of it.

11/09/2025: Nice restaurant with friendly staff and good food. Advance reservations are recommended.

01/12/2025: I love going here - its very popular for a reason. Great food, nice atmosphere, beautiful staff and service.

29/11/2025: Mateo, the owner posts bigoted nonsense on social media, especially Threads. Negative, xenophobic, hateful things about the Muslim communities. I will avoid this restaurant in the future.

19/10/2025: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Delicious Food and Amazing Service! This place has quickly become my go-to spot for shawarma and chicken wings! The food is always fresh, juicy, and packed with flavour. Their signature chicken wings are incredible — perfectly cooked, full of taste, and not too spicy. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming. They go out of their way to make sure you’ve got everything you need and that your order is just how you like it. It’s rare to find a place that consistently delivers great food and great service like this one. Highly recommend to anyone craving quality food made with care!

09/10/2025: Very good place, very good food

07/10/2025: Nice pub, I would just add music to create better climat

26/09/2025: Highly recommended. Excellent food and drinks. Elegant decor and great service.

02/12/2025: Grand little spot altogether. Popped in for a morning coffee last Saturday and couldn’t fault it – smooth, hot, and exactly what I needed to start the day. Ended up grabbing a nice bottle of wine for the evening as well. Staff were sound and the place has a lovely relaxed vibe.

14/11/2025: I would assume is a great place for wine but the food is less than average for the price they are selling. I'd rather buy sandwiches and pastries from a grocery store than here

08/11/2025: Great place. I come back every Saturday for a good food.great staff. Kind and friendly.

26/09/2025: Very good pizza! I had the cheese pizza and I liked it a lot, the taste was very nice. The service was friendly and fast, and the place has good atmosphere. The tables are a little high, but for me it was ok. I give 5 stars because I enjoy the food and the experience. I think other people should try too!