Pearl Brasserie

Name: Pearl Brasserie
Address: The Merrion Buildings 20 Merrion Street Upper, Dublin, Dublin Co., Ireland, Republic of, D02 XH98
Telephone: (01) 661 3572
Price range: €31 to €50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1295 Reviews

€31 to €50

European

The Merrion Buildings, 20 Merrion Street Upper, Dublin, Dublin Co. D02 XH98

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2 people

Apr 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

Located right in Georgian Dublin City Centre. Next door to the famous 5 star Merrion Hotel. Pearl has catered for lovers of fine dining for the past 20 years. French and Asian fusion is the norm. The Pigeon Rossini or Bluefin Tuna Ponzu is still a staple on the menu but it is the €99 -Six course tasting menu that will demonstrate Pearl’s culinary legacy.

We work closely with our dedicated suppliers enabling our team to source the best of ingredients. Culinary ingenuity and skill from the kitchen combined with warm, professional service makes Pearl one of Dublin’s premier fine dining experiences.

Featured in Michelin Guide for over 20 years.
Travelers Choice Award 2021 - Top 10% of restaurants worldwide Tripadvisor
Awarded Chef of the Year 2017 in the Georgina Campbell Awards
Travelers Choice Awards 2020, 2019,2017 - Delighted to be included at No 5

For the past 22 years Pearl Brasserie continues to perform at the top of the game in Dublin.

Bon Appetit!

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
European, French / Japanese, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(01) 661 3572
Website
http://www.pearl-brasserie.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Sebastien Masi
Private party facilities
Private, Group, Corporate Dining Whether you wish to make the right impressions on your clients or make the best of memories with your loved ones, you are certain to achieve your goal by dining with us in Dublin. At Pearl Brasserie you can be assured that you will receive the very closest of attention in the most elegant of surroundings with the very finest cuisine to make any event go beautifully. Pearl Brasserie can be booked exclusively for groups of up to 90 guests and we have several dining areas for smaller parties. For any enquiries above 7 guests please email the restaurant directly info@pearl-brasserie.com

Location
The Merrion Buildings, 20 Merrion Street Upper, Dublin, Dublin Co. D02 XH98
Neighborhood
South City Centre
Cross street
Besides Merrion Hotel, Opposite Government Buildings
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Dashi €20.00
iberico pork dumpling, onion shiitake fondue, paleta bellota, pickled green jalapenos
Roquefort Mousse Ⓥ€19.00
candied walnuts, chicory, celery, compressed pear & truffle dressing
Salmon Tartar€20.00
thai dressing, beetroot yuzu, avocado mousse, ponzu crisps
Balfego Wild Bluefin Tuna€22.00
ponzu, apple & wasabi sorbet, avocado, grapefruit gel, timur berry tuile
Crispy Dublin Bay Prawns €22.00
wrapped in spring roll pastry, marinated bean sprout salad, mango & black pepper dressing
Pan Fried Duck Foie Gras €25.00
apple & cinnamon compote, almond gel, toasted brioche

Six Course Surprise Tasting Menu €99

Entire table only – subject to availability

Mains

Boyne Valley Goats Cheese Gnocchi Ⓥ €27.00
fennel, broad beans, pickled radicchio, preserved lemon, apple & calvados gastrique
Monkfish€35.00
peas, asparagus, morel mushroom, wild garlic, courgettes, chicken jus
Halibut€39.00
carrot & yuzu, smoked tamarin, tempura, coriander, curried yoghurt galette
Milk Fed Veal Fillet€42.00
blanquette sauce, slow cooked cheeks, cavolo nero, black sticky rice
Anjou Squab Pigeon Rossini €45.00
Cooked two ways, foie gras, truffle mash, truffle sauce
John Stone Irish Beef Fillet €44.00
celeriac gratin dauphinois, bone marrow & red wine sauce, pickled walnut

Side orders

per portion

Tenderstem broccoli
homemade peanut rayu, lemon grass espuma €8.50
Sun-dried tomato & saffron arancini €6
Black truffle mash €6
French fries €6

Please be reminded we have a 2-hour seating policy on reservations Ⓥ Vegetarian.

What 1,295 people are saying

Pearl Brasserie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Dublin
Good for business meals
Dublin
Great for fine wines
Dublin
European
Dublin 2
Best Overall
Dublin 2
Best Food
Dublin 2
Best Service
Dublin 2
Good for business meals
Dublin 2
Great for fine wines
Dublin 2
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pearl Brasserie is celebrated for its "exceptional quality" food and "outstanding" service. Diners praise its "fine French dining with an Asian twist," and commend the "knowledgeable and entertaining" staff. The ambiance is "beautiful," making it ideal for "special occasions." With "incredible food and wine selection," it's "definitely worth a visit."

1,295 Reviews

G
Gerard
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food in Pearl Brasserie is of exceptional quality. The staff, service and attention to detail was of the highest quality.
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Grace
Dublin5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous evening! We have dined in Pearl for many years. The excellent quality of the food and service has been consistently brilliant making it an absolute favourite for special occasions.
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Vanessa
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfectly curated menu, everything was delicious. Service was superb. Perfect for a special lunch (can't wait to go back and try dinner).
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David
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top class dining experience as ever. Have never had a bad meal at Pearl.
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Tony VIP
New York City30 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very fine dinner for 5 on a Monday . Delighted it was open
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Robbie VIP
Dublin39 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We haven’t been to Pearl in many years, and were so pleasantly surprised at how good it still is. Definitely worth a visit.
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Trevor
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service. I cannot rate highly enough
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Vivienne
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful servers, knowledgable and entertaining. We had a fantastic evening.
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PATRICE
Dublin7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food as usual with a very friendly and efficient service
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Jim
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fine French dining with a bit of an Asian twist. Excellent restaurant.
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Pearl Brasserie is rated 4.8 stars by 1295 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Apr 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

The Merrion Buildings, 20 Merrion Street Upper, Dublin, Dublin Co. D02 XH98

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Besides Merrion Hotel, Opposite Government Buildings
Neighborhood
South City Centre
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
European, French / Japanese, Steak
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sebastien Masi
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.pearl-brasserie.com/
Phone number
(01) 661 3572
Private party facilities
Private, Group, Corporate Dining Whether you wish to make the right impressions on your clients or make the best of memories with your loved ones, you are certain to achieve your goal by dining with us in Dublin. At Pearl Brasserie you can be assured that you will receive the very closest of attention in the most elegant of surroundings with the very finest cuisine to make any event go beautifully. Pearl Brasserie can be booked exclusively for groups of up to 90 guests and we have several dining areas for smaller parties. For any enquiries above 7 guests please email the restaurant directly info@pearl-brasserie.com

Pearl Brasserie

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

a la carte Warm Sourdough Baguette, Isigny salted butter €1 per person

Starters

Dashi €20.00

Roquefort Mousse Ⓥ€19.00

Salmon Tartar€20.00

Balfego Wild Bluefin Tuna€22.00

Crispy Dublin Bay Prawns €22.00

Pan Fried Duck Foie Gras €25.00

Six Course Surprise Tasting Menu €99

Mains

Boyne Valley Goats Cheese Gnocchi Ⓥ €27.00

Monkfish€35.00

Halibut€39.00

Milk Fed Veal Fillet€42.00

Anjou Squab Pigeon Rossini €45.00

John Stone Irish Beef Fillet €44.00

Side orders

Tenderstem broccoli

Sun-dried tomato & saffron arancini €6

Black truffle mash €6

French fries €6

Please be reminded we have a 2-hour seating policy on reservations Ⓥ Vegetarian.

What 1,295 people are saying

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