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The Greenhouse
Probably Dublin’s most talked about restaurant these days. Chef Mickael Viljanen’s menu is seasonal and highlights some of the finest Irish produce on offer. The menus (three, five and seven courses) are simple but imaginative. A surprise vegetarian menu is always available. Reservation necessary.
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Thorntons
One of Dublin’s top restaurants, but not for those on a budget. Featuring locally sourced ingredients, intricate food preparation and imaginative reinventions of Irish classics in the beautiful Fiztwilliam Hotel. For something a bit less expensive, opt for the pre-theatre menu at EUR 47 for three courses.
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Dunne & Crezensci
A popular Italian restaurant with a well- rounded and affordable seasonal menu. Consistently high reviews. Open daily.
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Diep Le Shaker
Not your average Thai restaurant. This is a top-notch Thai experience, with a sophisticated twist on Thai favourites, an extensive wine list and award-winning cocktails.
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Roly’s Bistro
A popular Dublin restaurant, cafe and bakery. For dinner, you can choose a set menu (three courses for EUR 35.50) or a la carte. Menu features European fare, lots of French inspiration and local Dublin favourites. Open daily.
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Green Nineteen
A popular cafe for coffee, brunch, lunch, dinner and cocktails. The menu is modestly priced and features tried-and-true classics like Beef Bourguignon, slow-braised pork belly, chicken and leek pie and of course, organic 100% Irish beef burgers. Mains are no more than EUR 14 at time of print.
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Bang Restaurant
A fashionable café with cool minimalist interiors, brash art, chandeliers and a menu with dishes like scallops with mousseline potatoes and pancetta and pan-fried fillet of Irish beef with sauteed girolles, braised shallots and dauphinoise potatoes is the stuff comforting dreams are made of. Cocktails are good, too.
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Café Bliss
A popular spot with students and known for good food in hearty portions at low prices. Really long breakfast menu that suits all needs. It’s more of a dinner than restaurant but good food at great prices if you’re looking for a bargain.
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La Mere Zou
A popular French bistro recommended by locals for its stellar French classics made with ingredients sourced in Ireland. Closed Sundays.
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Cinnamon
This newish cafe/food hall/wine bar is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. For dinner, patrons can choose from a set-course menu from EUR 25 - EUR 45 for three or four courses. Serving European fare with a modern twist (and there’s always a vegetarian option available).
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The Pigs Ear
Menu features a sophisticated take on Irish favourites. Slow-cooked pork belly with Jane Russell’s pudding, tea & date jam, Lakeshore mustard mash and pork crackling? Oh, if I must!
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Unicorn Restaurant
A long-established eatery on the Dublin restaurant scene. Though not an “Italian restaurant”, the menu is still, well, Italian. You can opt for a 2-course (EUR 19.50), 3-course (EUR 24.50) or a la carte for dinner. Known for its good quality antipasti buffet on the weekends and one of the best risottos in Dublin.
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Kinara
If you’re tired of French bistros and fancy making a trip to Clontarf, head to Kinara for a bit of spice. It’s been touted by many foodies as Dublin’s best Indian: this is Indian/Pakistani food refined. Despite the linens, main courses will only set you back about EUR 20. Worth the 20 minute taxi ride.
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101 Talbot
Casual restaurant that also takes its vegetarian customers seriously. Straightforward, honest cooking geared to everyone from vegans to carnivores. Chocoholics rave about the chocolate cake. Closed Sun-Mon.
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Locks Brasserie
If you want to eat Michelin star food but don’t want to max out your credit card, we suggest trying the very well-reviewed Locks Brasserie, just a 20 minute walk along the Liffey. The menu is short, offering only a few choice seasonal dishes in each course. Mains run from EUR 25-EUR 32.
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Winding Stair
A great restaurant overlooking the River Liffey that uses artisan Irish ingredients in imaginative dishes. The wonderful food is complemented by a fantastic wine list and craft beers and ciders. A real local favourite in Dublin.
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Pichet
A bistro producing wonderful food with great quality (mostly) Irish ingredients. Often booked out, if you can book a table here in advance and enjoy wonderful food and great service. It also has a café/patisserie that serves very good quality breakfast treats and coffee.