Best Spots in Dublin for The Gourmet Explorers
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From the classic The Winding Stair and The Woollen Mills, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.4 · 2,715 reviews
Climb the stairs to The Winding Stair, an Irish restaurant above a bookshop with views over the Liffey. Linger over Dingle Bay crab or a pork tenderloin while the Ha'penny Bridge glows outside the window.
★ 4.2 · 2,543 reviews
Pull up a seat at The Woollen Mills, a converted riverside mill with a roof terrace by the Ha'penny Bridge. Order from the bakery, deli or restaurant menu and watch the bridge traffic from the patio.
★ 4.6 · 711 reviews
Plan a special meal at Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, Dublin's formal French dining address in a townhouse setting. Work through carefully presented courses with polished service over a long, unhurried lunch or dinner.
★ 4.8 · 933 reviews
Settle into Etto, a bright, minimalist restaurant celebrated for seasonal European cooking. Share inventive plates like nduja mussels and fresh oysters, guided by a knowledgeable team.
★ 4.5 · 3,420 reviews
Order a quality steak at a popular Dublin steakhouse. Share a cut with someone and add sides for a proper meal out.
★ 4.8 · 1,176 reviews
Discover Chapter One, Dublin's elegant fine-dining address near Rotunda. Work through a refined multi-course menu of carefully plated dishes with attentive, friendly service.
★ 4.6 · 7,887 reviews
Start the day at Lemon Jelly Cafe, a bright north-side spot that opens before most. Grab an outdoor table and tuck into eggs and avocado on sourdough with a caramel mocha.
★ 4.6 · 398 reviews
Treat yourself to a tasting menu in a refined Dublin dining room. Book ahead for lunch or dinner.
★ 4.7 · 364 reviews
Reserve a table at Forest Avenue, where a seasonal tasting menu takes centre stage. Work through carefully balanced courses and a few unexpected bites while the team looks after you.
★ 4.3 · 4,172 reviews
Head to Brother Hubbard on Capel Street for brunch in a large, leafy room full of soft light. Order the eggs menemen or The Full Hubbard and finish with something from the home baking.
★ 4.5 · 1,781 reviews
Eat Chinese food in a very cool interior in the heart of Dublin. Book a table for dinner and share dishes with friends.
★ 4.5 · 963 reviews
Settle into Terra Madre, the North City Italian where cosy lighting and warm service set the tone. Share burrata, twirl through handmade pasta and wipe your plate clean with bread.
★ 4.6 · 892 reviews
Pull up a seat at The Legal Eagle, the Inns Quay gastropub with a loyal local following. Tuck into a hearty roast dinner without a booking, served by staff who make busy rooms feel easy.
★ 4.6 · 2,537 reviews
Take a seat at Featherblade, where steak is the main event. Order a perfectly cooked cut or a juicy burger and share plenty of sides.
★ 4.7 · 2,045 reviews
Settle into Alma in Portobello for a brunch that goes beyond the usual. Order the dulce de leche pancakes or the choripan Argento and share a table of generous, boldly seasoned plates.
★ 4.7 · 2,013 reviews
Treat yourself to Pichet, a fashionable Dublin bistro with a cosy, good-looking room. Linger over inventive French-Irish dishes with attentive service for a relaxed lunch or dinner.
★ 4.6 · 1,903 reviews
Duck into Two Pups, a quaint Liberties cafe just around the corner from St Patrick's Cathedral. Try the Guinness cruffin with chocolate mousse and a fresh orange juice, or sit down for a short but satisfying breakfast.
★ 4.5 · 3,740 reviews
Join the line at Bread 41, the Pearse Street bakery Dubliners swear by. Pick up a cinnamon roll with citrus frosting and a loaf of its organic bread to take along.
★ 4.4 · 1,851 reviews
Drop into Sprezzatura, an unfussy Italian spot with a menu that changes. Share small plates and the much-loved arancini, follow with pasta and dessert, and pair them with a glass of wine.
★ 4.4 · 5,199 reviews
Pop into Sano Pizza, the Temple Bar favourite that keeps queues moving and dietary needs covered. Choose a regular, gluten-free or vegan pizza, add a side salad and a pot of truffle mayo, and eat well in under an hour.
★ 4.6 · 4,347 reviews
Step into Cornucopia, Dublin's much-loved wholefoods restaurant for vegetarians and vegans. Build a plate from hot dishes and fresh salads at the counter, then settle into the art nouveau-touched dining room.
★ 4.6 · 2,224 reviews
Settle into Urbanity in Smithfield for a brunch built on homemade dishes. Pair bacon and sausage or a chicken tikka flatbread with a fresh smoothie, and browse the pastries on the way out.
★ 4.8 · 837 reviews
Settle in at Uno Mas, a Dublin restaurant whose polished yet relaxed service has diners calling lunch a joy. Share squid, tortilla patatas and charred cabbage in an easygoing room built around good detail.
★ 4.8 · 494 reviews
Eat fresh fish at a Michelin-recommended restaurant in the harbour town of Howth. Pair your meal with a seaside walk along the pier afterwards.
★ 4.6 · 1,829 reviews
Duck into Fish Shop, a snug Smithfield seafood spot with a good wine list. Start with crab or anchovy on toast, then move on to the fish and chips.
★ 4.6 · 1,848 reviews
Discover Aobaba, the North City Vietnamese spot with a loyal local following. Slurp spicy beef pho, crunch through spring rolls and tuck into a pork banh mi or soft bao buns.
★ 4.5 · 2,244 reviews
Pull up a seat at DiFontaine's, the Temple Bar pizzeria locals have trusted for years. Share a freshly made New York-style pie with a perfectly crisp crust.
★ 4.5 · 1,262 reviews
Settle into Rosa Madre, the Temple Bar Italian where candlelight sets the mood. Enjoy a starter, main and dessert at a comfortable table, served at a measured pace by attentive staff.
★ 4.5 · 2,745 reviews
Discover SOLE Seafood & Grill, a polished central Dublin dining room built around fresh fish. Share a seafood tower or order the tuna with beans, with cocktails and wine alongside.
★ 4.8 · 1,483 reviews
Squeeze into Tang on Dawson Street, one of Dublin's smallest and most talked-about brunch rooms. Share plates of hummus, beans and fresh vegetables or order the shakshuka, all from a tight menu built around fresh flavour.
Dublin · 🍽️ Food
The Winding Stair
1h15
The Woollen Mills
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
3h
Etto
Hawksmoor Dublin
Chapter One Restaurant
2h30
Dublin · 🥐 Breakfast
Lemon Jelly Cafe
1h
Glovers Alley
1h45
Forest Avenue Restaurant
Brother Hubbard (North)
Hang Dai Chinese
45 min
Terra Madre
The Legal Eagle
Featherblade Steak Restaurant
Alma
Pichet
2h
Two Pups
Bread 41
Sprezzatura
Sano Pizza
Cornucopia Wholefoods Restaurant
Urbanity
Uno Mas
Mamó Restaurant
Fish Shop
Aobaba
DiFontaine's Pizzeria
Rosa Madre
1h30
SOLE Seafood & Grill - Seafood Restaurant Dublin
Tang (Dawson Street)
