The best restaurants in Dublin

30/11/2025: My wife, my son and I stayed in Dublin two weeks ago, when we were over from England for the Ireland v Australia rugby game. We were in Searsons on Friday and Saturday and loved it. Its true what they say, the Guinness tastes better in Ireland. We were made to feel very welcome at Searsons and would like to especially mention a member of staff - Muirin who was fabulous. We will definitely be back for another Ireland game and be sure to visit Searsons again.

28/11/2025: Very cool place and a great piece of History! Awesome vibe!

04/04/2026: Really nice local spot, friendly staff, well kept facilities, lovely food, nice screens to watch the game. Not too packed (of season when I visited). Friendly local vibe to it.

03/04/2026: There were four of us for lunch. We ordered mussels and cottage pie as starters. Both dishes were excellent. We also ordered fish pie and two dishes of the fish of the day (that day it was salmon). The portions are very large and filling. For dessert, we shared an apple crumble and a brownie. The atmosphere is very cozy with a fireplace, and the waitresses were very attentive. If we return to Dublin, we will definitely go back.

25/04/2026: Great place and the workers are very helpful

25/04/2026: Workers are great and open and food is very good

19/04/2026: Quite expensive but very happy to pay for the service, quality of the food and amazing atmosphere. Definitely a stop to make if you are looking for an authentic pub atmosphere in Dublin! Thank you to the staff!

17/04/2026: It was our first time at this place and we had such a great experience! It’s actually much bigger on the outside than it seems, and once you’re inside it feels so lively and full of character. We had a really nice time and the food was so good, I would definitely recommend the chicken tenders! A special mention to our waitress, Brenda, who was so lovely and kind. We absolutely loved her service ☺️

13/04/2026: The Revolution cheeseburger was amazing, delicious. Chips weren’t the best tho but still really good. I left happy and full. Thanks

23/03/2026: The best pizza in Dublin, by far. The quality of ingredients and the flavor are simply perfect in every way. 10/10. Simply try it.

07/05/2026: Loyal customer since the day it opened and come here weekly every since 100% best traditional Indian food in ireland

01/05/2026: Beautiful food and staff are fantastic! Already booked another date for dinner. 5 stars!

01/12/2025: The staff were very polite and helpful. The starter was quite good, and the beef dumpling was very tasty, although the bottom wasn’t crispy. The prawn toast and its sauce were excellent. The pork noodle soup was hot, delicious, and a large portion. Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy my own dish. The lotus roots weren’t for me,there was a strange perfume-like aroma coming from the food. I’d like to come back again to try the noodle soup or dumpling .

01/12/2025: Better value elsewhere. I ordered the Char siu pork and was surprised to see that rice was not included. For a €25 dish it’s disappointing having to pay another €4.50 just for a small bowl of rice. Any other restaurant I’ve been to has included rice as standard with a main dish like that. The portion size of pork was good, but my food was barely warm when I received it. Disappointed

04/10/2025: Great place to stop for breakfast! We had the full Irish breakfast which comes with tea/coffee and toast. Fast and very kind service.

04/10/2025: We were looking for an authentic Irish breakfast and we found it. The place is simple, but neat and clean, the service is fast and friendly. Due to its location, it is mostly visited by locals. The Irish breakfast was very delicious, we also got a large pot of delicious tea. The prices are friendly for Dublin. I can only recommend it.

21/12/2025: Great food and great staff! Always a busy but happy atmosphere! Can't beat the quality of their breakfast rolls, for taste or price! Would always reccomend

20/12/2025: This was our first visit to The Hungry Monkey for breakfast, and unfortunately the experience was very disappointing. The café itself is quite small, with tables placed very close together, and it was extremely busy due to nearby offices. We were shown to a table by a staff member and ordered two breakfasts and two coffees. The coffees arrived quickly, but our food took almost 30 minutes. Meanwhile, customers seated around us were served, finished, and left, while our order still hadn’t arrived. What made the situation worse was the way it was handled. A woman who appeared to be the owner or manager approached us, initially apologising for the wait. We politely said it was fine. However, she then explained that she needed our table because other customers had reservations and repeatedly reminded us that she needed the table back. The delay was clearly not our choice, and it felt as though our order had been overlooked. Being asked multiple times — albeit with a smile — to hurry up or give up the table made us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. If reservations were such an issue, we would have understood being told at the door, rather than being seated and then pressured. The food itself was very average and certainly not worth the overall experience. Unfortunately, the service and attitude overshadowed everything else. I won’t be returning and wouldn’t recommend it.

18/03/2026: Very reasonable prices, excellent quality, fast and friendly service!

13/03/2026: A pretty good restaurant, good food and reasonable prices.

20/04/2026: Amazing view of the seaside and shore, it feels like driving in :) fresh delicious food

20/04/2026: I ordered grilled sea bass for 32€. It tasted like a simple, home-cooked meal in minimalist style. However, the menu says it's GRILLED, but it was served pan-fried. Don't make my mistake.

23/04/2026: The Celt was the first Irish pub I visited upon arrival in Dublin, stopping for lunch. The food was good, and the atmosphere was lively and authentic: a group of Irish people sang and drank, creating a typical atmosphere that was at times fun but also a bit disturbing due to the noise. It's still part of the local culture, and you get used to it. On a negative note, there was a caged bird above the bar, which I didn't appreciate for both ethical and hygiene reasons.

23/04/2026: Excellent traditional Irish pub with live music. Good food and atmosphere. I tried the traditional Irish stew.

16/04/2026: This shopping centre is part of the heart of Blackrock!

16/04/2026: Fabulous shopping centre Lovely selection of shops and staff are all very friendly! Great experience!!

18/04/2026: Very disappointed with my order this evening, the chicken korma had no flavour was not nice at all, the nann bread was mostly burnt, the onion bhaji was very good snd the staff taking the orders very lovely and polite but a waste of 28euro to go in the bin

15/04/2026: Lovely people working there, always friendly and kind. Food is always great, especially the mixed biryani. Can't forget about the complementary poppadoms! Best takeaway in the area by far!

23/12/2025: Seats were great and lola was amazing 👏

21/12/2025: Easy parking. Quick bar service even though there a long line it moved fast. Comfy seats. Great spot for a concert.