Must-see restaurants in Dublin

  • Morrison Grill

    North of the Liffey

    The main restaurant at the Morrison Hotel is really a very fancy grill whose specialities are meats cooked in a Josper indoor barbecue oven. If you don't…

  • Larder

    Temple Bar

    The dishes at this welcoming restaurant are standard but tasty: corn-fed chicken, barbary duck and a fine 6oz rib eye feature, along with lamb shanks and…

  • Herbstreet

    Dublin

    Low-power hand driers, one-watt LED bulbs, secondhand furniture and strictly European wines: this restaurant is taking its green responsibilities…

  • Trocadero

    Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green

    As old school as a Dublin restaurant gets, this art deco classic has been the social hub of the city's theatrical world for 50 years, a favourite of…

  • Green Nineteen

    Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green

    A firm favourite on Camden St's corridor of cool is this sleek restaurant that specialises in locally sourced, organic grub – without the fancy price tag…

  • Nick's Coffee Company

    Dublin

    This little coffee hut is a Ranelagh institution and there are frequently lines in the morning for its strong espresso-based coffee, beans and range of…

  • Music Cafe Dublin

    Temple Bar

    A friendly coffee shop with a view, the Music Cafe Dublin serves excellent coffee, expertly made – not always the case in Temple Bar – in a lovely glass…

  • Beef and Lobster

    Temple Bar

    With a simple menu focusing on beef and seafood, this is an excellent example of a small menu done well. Everything is succulent and fresh and service…

  • Cobalt Café & Gallery

    North of the Liffey

    A lovely little cafe just opposite the James Joyce Cultural Centre, the Cobalt occupies the ground floor of an elegant Georgian building and serves honest…

  • Leo Burdock's

    Dublin

    The fresh cod and chips served these days in Dublin's most famous fish and chip shop is no better than that found in most other chippers, but the deep…

  • Zaytoon

    Temple Bar

    It's the end of the night and you've got a desperate case of the munchies. Head straight for this terrific kebab joint and gobble the house speciality,…

  • Tasty 8

    Dublin

    A friendly local cafe, its menu caters for every palate, while keeping the ‘old Dublin’ atmosphere the Liberties is famous for. If you’re in the mood for…

  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen

    Temple Bar

    The Temple Bar branch of this popular burger restaurant is perfectly placed to feed the party crowd – after all, you really shouldn't drink on an empty…

  • La Peniche

    Dublin

    One of the most atmospheric ways to experience the Grand Canal – and enjoy a fine dinner – is on an evening barge trip. Board La Peniche, sit on the deck…

  • Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill

    Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green

    Bad-boy chef Marco Pierre White (he who once made Gordon Ramsay cry) is the inspiration behind this bustling restaurant where steaks, grilled meats and…

  • 57 The Headline

    Dublin

    A neighbourhood pub with an excellent menu of bar food and snacks. The Sunday roast is consistently good, with fluffy Yorkshire puddings, tender beef and…

  • Itsa@IMMA

    Dublin

    Freshly made gourmet sandwiches and bagels as well as healthy salads and soups are the mainstay of the museum cafe at the Irish Museum of Modern Art…

  • Han Sung

    North of the Liffey

    At the back of this Korean supermarket is one of Dublin's best-kept secrets. Order up bowls of bibimbap (rice bowl with meat, vegetables and egg) or…

  • Bar Italia

    North of the Liffey

    This popular Italian restaurant is a stalwart for those looking for good pasta dishes and homemade risottos. It's not overly adventurous and the decor is…

  • Brambles

    Dublin

    The award-winning cafe of this branch of the National Museum of Ireland serves excellent salads, sandwiches and hearty hot dishes such as braised beef and…

  • Musashi Hogan Place

    Dublin

    A branch of the expanding Musashi empire, serving the same excellent and authentic sushi, sashimi and maki as the original restaurant on the north side of…

  • Saba

    Dublin

    Asian fusion – mostly Thai and Vietnamese – is a popular hit at this thoroughly contemporary restaurant. It's a branch of the original restaurant on…

  • Govinda’s

    North of the Liffey

    An authentic beans-and-pulses place run by the Hare Krishna, with three branches in the city centre. Its cheap, wholesome mix of salads and Indian…

  • Govinda’s

    Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green

    An authentic beans-and-pulses place run by the Hare Krishna, with two branches in the city centre. Its cheap, wholesome mix of salads and Indian…

  • Fallon & Byrne Restaurant

    Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green

    An elegant brasserie serving Irish-influenced Mediterranean cuisine. Nothing too imaginative, but it's well made: good pasta dishes and a fine selection…

  • Rocket's

    Dublin

    Burgers served '50s diner style. It's a 'faster' branch of Eddie Rocket's, which has locations all over the city centre.