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1. The Ivy Dawson Street

4.4

Awesome(11133)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Irish • South City Centre

Booked 135 times today

The Ivy Collection has crossed the Irish Sea to open its first international brasserie in the heart of Dublin at the new landmark building of One Molesworth, Dawson Street. The Ivy Dawson Street brings a touch of Ivy magic to Ireland, offering effortless glamour and a varied mix of classics and locally inspired dishes.

2. Hawksmoor Dublin

4.4

Awesome(2823)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Dame Street

Booked 106 times today

The Hawksmoor Dublin menu is equally steak and seafood, receiving some of the freshest produce high standard Irish beef, as well as cocktails made by award-winning bartenders.

3. Isabelle's

4.3

Awesome(2492)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• International • South City Centre

Booked 46 times today

Located just off Grafton Street, Isabelle’s Restaurant & Bar guarantees delicious food, excellent cocktails & wine and professional, friendly service, every time. Our menu has been prepared with love, simple but packed full of flavour. We feature fresh ingredients, delivered daily by local suppliers, ensuring everything on our menu is fresh and utterly delicious. Whether you’re looking for a place to meet family for a leisurely lunch, a catch up with friends over dinner or to take a cocktail break from shopping, we look forward to welcoming you to Isabelle’s. Isabelle’s is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, with brunch served every weekend and Bank Holiday Monday.

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4. Aperitivo Cicchetti

4.7

Exceptional(893)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • South City Centre

Booked 15 times today

Aperitivo Cicchetti, is an Italian Small Plate, Wine & Cocktail Bar located on Nassau Street, Dublin 2. With a focus on great Italian Food, Italian Wine & Classic Italian Cocktails with a selection of Aperitifs, Negronis & Spritz. We have meticulously picked our Italian Wines & plates, which will be rotating so we can always be offering the best selection.We chose to offer small plates of the Italian classics as we wanted to allow you to taste & enjoy more! From the traditional Roman dishes Carbonara & Cacio e Pepe to Panzanella from Tuscany & Arancini from Sicily, we wanted to give a good representation of the whole of Italy. The interior of our location hosts an intimate ambience that will make you feel as though you have been transported to an Italian swing joint in the 1950s.. And as always we ask you to… Enjoy Yourself!*Please note as we are an intimate 20 seater restaurant we cannot take bookings over 6 people or for drinks only. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

5. Pichet

4.7

Exceptional(2519)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • South City Centre

Booked 36 times today

Described as “a modern take on a classic bistro”, Pichet launched in July 2009 and is an award winning restaurant and holder of a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand, Split into three unique areas, the front room is airy and spacious; the main dining room offers guests a front row seat to the theatrical displays provided by Pichet’s team of chefs and the quaint conservatory presenting guests with an intimate dining experience. Indulge your palate with the freshest cuisine prepared by Head Chef, Stephen Gibson, or savor a handcrafted specialty cocktail in Pichet. This chic eatery, located in the heart of Dublin city on Trinity Street, offers quality dining in a relaxed and informal surroundings with exquisite service provided to all those who walk through Pichet's door.

6. Café en Seine

4.5

Awesome(2712)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Dawson Street

Booked 23 times today

This is the wonderful Café en Seine, one of Dublin’s most iconic and stunning venues, nestled in the heart of Dublin on Dawson Street. Renowned for its five-star service, Café en Seine offers an extensive food menu which caters for a range of tastes and occasions. Bringing a unique dining experience to Dublin, head chef Stephen Gibson and his team have created a menu that reflects the ever-changing tastes of Irish plates. Think simple, fun dishes, bursting with seasonal flavours, that are great to share while still delivering a high-end food experience in a casual dining atmosphere.

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7. The Port House Dublin

4.4

Awesome(429)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Portobello

Booked 40 times today

The Port House is located in Dublin's city centre. The restaurant and bar is one in a family of five. The offering is tapas style dishes such as Piquillo con Pollo and Tosta de Salmon. The bar is open late over the weekend evenings and offers a wide selection of drinks at the bar.

8. Hellfire

4.4

Awesome(1033)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Temple Bar

Booked 31 times today

Welcome to Hellfire, where heat meets flavour in a warm and intimate setting. With our unique style of flame-fired cooking over our encina charcoal and the best of locally sourced produce, our aim is to bring you the finest smoked, flamed and roasted food experience.

A photo of Boeuf & Coq (Suffolk Street) restaurant

9. Boeuf & Coq (Suffolk Street)

4.4

Awesome(879)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • South City Centre

Booked 27 times today

Discover the delightful ambiance of Boeuf & Coq (Suffolk Street), located near Dublin's iconic Molly Malone Statue. Experience the best of Irish food in a charming atmosphere. Indulge in mouth-watering dishes like perfectly cooked steaks, juicy chicken, and classic French favorites, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The menu offers a variety of options to satisfy every craving, from succulent steaks and burgers to flavorful chicken and vegetarian choices. Don't miss their signature steak frites, a classic French bistro dish that impresses. Boeuf & Coq's cozy ambiance and friendly staff create the perfect setting for a delightful dining experience. Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner, a casual lunch with friends, or celebrating a special occasion, this restaurant has something for everyone. Come and discover the charm of Boeuf & Coq (Suffolk Street) and savor the delicious flavors of Irish cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

A photo of Carluccio's - Dublin Dawsons Street restaurant

10. Carluccio's - Dublin Dawsons Street

4.2

Awesome(1273)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Dawson Street

Booked 40 times today

Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love. The restaurant is in the heart of Dublin’s most fashionable shopping area, spread over 2 floors with al fresco seating. Why not come grab a bite to eat after a day of shopping?

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Thomas
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Outstanding service and food, the duck was beautiful
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PichetPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• South City Centre
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4.7
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Jenny
Manchester/Greater Manchester •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Lovely atmosphere Great service Superb food Highly recommend
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FIRE Steakhouse & BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• South City Centre
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4.6
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Jeanette
Leinster •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We recently had a meal in this beautiful restaurant the staff made us very welcome and explained every thing to us about the menu over all we thoroughly enjoyed our evening in Hawksmoor Thank you i would highly reccomend .
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Hawksmoor DublinPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Dame Street
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4.4
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Tracy
Dublin •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was excellent and good value but the service was very slow. Drinks took ages to come and when it came to paying the bill, trying to get someone’s attention was difficult and when they left the bill we had to keep trying to get someone’s attention so we could pay.
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The Ivy Dawson StreetPrice: Expensive• Irish• South City Centre
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4.4
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Fernanda
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The whole experience was wonderful, and the service was super polite which made the experience even more pleasant.
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Boeuf and Frites (Temple Bar)Price: Moderate• Irish• Temple Bar
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4.4

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