Temple Bar
Sister restaurant to the seafood shack Klaw, the Seafood Cafe is a more spacious outpost where you can enjoy native lobster dripping in garlic butter,…
Must-see restaurants in County Dublin
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Everything is baked and made daily at the lovely cafe on the 1st-floor balcony of the Powerscourt Townhouse. The salads with homemade brown bread are…
Temple Bar
Every Saturday this small square is taken over by food trucks, filling the air with the scent of pastries, artisan hot dogs, vegan curries and crêpes. The…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Fresh and zingy Vietnamese rice paper rolls, banh mi (filled bread rolls) and pho (soup with noodles) are the name of the game here, all of which are as…
North of the Liffey
The coffee and sandwiches are tasty, but it's the location that's special: a 1902 tram built by Brill in Philadelphia that lay in a field in County Cavan…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
The first Irish outpost of The Ivy brasserie brand, this restaurant hits the mark in the style stakes (but some say this dedication isn't matched on the…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Simon's soup-and-sandwich joint is a city stalwart, impervious to the fluctuating fortunes of the world around it, mostly because its doorstep sandwiches…
Dublin
Take a traditional pub and introduce a chef with a vision: hey presto, you've got a gastropub (surprisingly one of the few in the city) serving burgers,…
North of the Liffey
One of the most welcoming cafes in town is this wonderful spot in Smithfield, which serves excellent breakfasts and fine sandwiches, as well as a lovely…
North of the Liffey
Buzzing pizza joint that's handy if you're heading to the Cineworld cinema on Parnell St. If you have any room for dessert, the Bean & Goose sharing board…
Temple Bar
The authentic Neapolitan pizza served here is fantastic, with a chewy, charred crust and a sparse smattering of toppings — we love the Sapori del Sud,…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Despite the tongue-twister name (it means 'gluttonous feast' in French), L'Gueuleton is a firm favourite with locals for its robust (meaty, filling) take…
Dublin
This gorgeous bar does a limited selection of main courses, but the real treats are the tapas-style sharing plates, which cover the full Mediterranean…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
The name means 'happy meeting place' and this Thai-Vietnamese fusion restaurant is just that. The buzzy atmosphere is all designer cool, the Southeast…
Dublin
Excellent sourdough pizzas served fresh from the hatch on the terrace of Luckys pub. Visit before 7pm and you can get pizza and a pint (or a glass of wine…
North of the Liffey
A tranquil escape on the quays, this teahouse boasts an exhaustive menu of brews and shishas. They are all served with a sense of ritual and expertise,…
County Dublin
Best known for its tasty seafood tapas, Octopussy's is a firm local favourite. All of the seafood comes from the fish shop next door, which in turn buys…
Dublin
A gem of a local cafe serving fresh, inventive food. The decor may be somewhat hipster but the food is wholesome, tasty and unpretentious, with excellent…
County Dublin
One of the best markets in greater Dublin, this is the place to come not only for fresh fish (obviously) but also for organic meat and veg, and homemade…
North of the Liffey
The Smithfield outpost of the Mary's Abbey cafe, Oxmantown is a reliable spot for excellent sandwiches and even better Cloudpicker coffee. Its little…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Scrummy all-day breakfasts (think kale with perfectly poached eggs and zingy garlic yoghurt) and gorgeous treats like sea buckthorn glazed doughnuts make…
Dublin
With a simple menu of stellar dishes, Variety Jones is offering some of the most exciting cooking in Dublin. Dishes are cooked on a hearth for a hearty,…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
By day, the downstairs cafe serves wholesome sandwiches, tasty soups and a near-legendary sloppy joe hamburger. By night, the upstairs restaurant serves…
Temple Bar
Specialising in grass-fed, 28-day aged steak from its very own butchers, this is beef at its best. The steak may be the star of the show but don't leave…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Dublin's best pancake joint serves a wide range of sweet and savoury crêpes – those paper-thin ones stuffed with a variety of goodies and smothered in…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
A quick and easy taco joint serving authentic soft corn tortillas filled with pulled pork, crispy fish and fried chicken. The elotes (corn on the cob…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Things are kept simple at this cosy little spot — succulent rotisserie chicken, wings and burgers are served with skin-on fries or mash (€3.25), at long…
Dublin
A second branch of the much-loved restaurant on Bath Ave, offering virtually the same delicious menu. Its juicy burgers are a contender for the best in…
County Dublin
A contender for best seafood restaurant in Howth, Aqua serves top-quality fish dishes in its elegant dining room overlooking the harbour. The building was…
Dublin
The daytime incarnation of Clanbrassil House next door, this cafe has a small but solid menu of sandwiches, bagels and pastries, made fresh each day.
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
This spot near Dublin Castle has been around for a few years but rarely features on anyone's 'must-eat' list. It's their loss, because the burritos here…
Dublin
These handsome Victorian tearooms just off Chesterfield Ave by the bandstand in Phoenix Park serve cakes, sandwiches, salads and, of course, tea and…
County Dublin
Despite the name, there's only a handful of Italian dishes here on a menu that emphasises well-prepared steaks, homemade organic burgers and fish and…
County Dublin
Irish lamb, seafood linguine and beautifully cooked steak are just three of the highlights at this cosy French restaurant in the middle of the village.
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Homemade, succulent artisan burgers so big and tasty, they're almost sinful.
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Artisanal burgers that are so popular, the queues go out the door.
North of the Liffey
This is modern Irish cuisine with a subtle French twist, managing to combine hearty comfort food with classic elegance. The saloon-style restaurant is…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Guarding the main gate to Dublin Castle is a French cafe that is Gallic through and through, from the fixtures imported from gay Paree to the beautiful,…
Dublin
With strong coffee, ready-to-go gourmet sandwiches, pastries and hearty sausage rolls, this makes for a good pit stop to quickly refuel. Seating is…
