Dublin Food Guide

Dublin Food Guide: Discover the Best Restaurants, Cafés & Pubs

Welcome to our ultimate Dublin Food Guide, your go-to resource for finding the very best restaurants, cafés, and pubs across Ireland’s vibrant capital. Curated by passionate local experts from our acclaimed Dublin Food Tours, this guide will help you easily discover where to eat, drink, and enjoy Dublin’s food scene.

Why Explore Our Dublin Food Guide?

Whether you’re searching for award-winning restaurants serving modern Irish dishes, cosy cafés for brunch, iconic pubs for traditional favourites, or hidden culinary gems off the beaten path, we’ve got you covered. We want you to leave Dublin with the best food memories!

The Best Places to Eat & Drink in Dublin

From the perfect pint of Guinness to fine dining, our recommendations truly reflect Dublin’s diverse and thriving food scene.

So, explore our handpicked list below to discover your new favourite foodie destination in Dublin.

Happy eating!

Michelin Stars

  1. Chapter One (2 stars) – Refined Irish cuisine in a sophisticated setting.
  2. Liath (2 stars) – Modern, creative Irish dining with seasonal focus.
  3. Bastible (1 star) – Innovative, relaxed fine dining with local flavours.
  4. Patrick Guilbaud (2 stars) – Iconic French-influenced Irish fine dining.
  5. Variety Jones (1 star) – Intimate, family-style dining with bold flavours.
  6. D’Olier Street (1 star) – Elegant restaurant showcasing local ingredients.
  7. Glovers Alley (1 star) – Luxurious dining with Parisian flair.

Michelin Bib Gourmand

  1. Pichet – Modern bistro offering French-inspired dishes.
  2. Uno Mas – Spanish-influenced dining.
  3. Amy Austin – Vibrant wine bar with small plates.
  4. Spitalfields – Elevated pub fare.
  5. La Gordita – Spanish-influenced plates and sharing dishes.
  6. Richmond – Seasonal European menu in a cosy setting.
  7. Lottie’s – Bistro-style dishes with a focus on fresh flavours.

Fine Dining

  1. Forest Avenue – Tasting menus with a seasonal Irish focus.
  2. Lena – Modern Italian dining by the canal.
  3. Mr Fox – Tasting menu with creative plating.
  4. Delahunt – Contemporary Irish dishes in a historic setting.
  5. One Pico – Upscale European dining with French influences.

Contemporary Irish Dining

  1. Etto – Seasonal dishes with an Italian influence.
  2. Library Street – Modern Irish food in a casual space.
  3. Allta – Contemporary Irish dining.
  4. Mamó – Contemporary Irish fare with a seaside twist.
  5. Margadh – Local ingredients in a casual setup.
  6. Mae – Seasonal, produce-led menus.
  7. The Winding Stair – Modern Irish dishes with local ingredients.

Casual Dining

  1. Coppinger Row – Mediterranean flavours in a lively space.
  2. Row Wines – Casual wine bar with bites.
  3. Mister S – Flame-grilled meats and small plates.
  4. Host – Italian-inspired dishes in a casual setting.
  5. Featherblade – Casual Steakhouse.

Seafood

  1. Fish Shop – Fresh, simply prepared seafood dishes.
  2. The Seafood Café – Oysters and seafood dishes.
  3. Bar Pez – Modern wine bar with mostly fish tapas.

Traditional Irish Food

  1. Boxty House – Traditional Irish comfort food.

Speciality Coffee

  1. 3FE – Speciality coffee pioneers in Dublin.
  2. Proper Order – Coffee and pastries.
  3. Vice Coffee – Speciality coffee, coffee cocktails.
  4. Cloudpicker – Speciality coffee
  5. Clement & Pekoe – Independent café.

Cafés & Brunch Spots

  1. The Fumbally – Seasonal, nutritious dishes.
  2. Tang – Middle Eastern-inspired salads and bowls.
  3. The Pepperpot – Sandwiches, tarts, baked treats.
  4. Brother Hubbard – Middle Eastern inspired café.
  5. Two Pups Coffee – Brunchy dishes.
  6. Alma – Argentinian-inspired brunch.
  7. Bibi’s – Brunch spot with a focus on fresh ingredients.

International Flavours

  1. Grano – Rustic, traditional Italian.
  2. Shouk – Vibrant Middle Eastern street food.
  3. Hang Dai – Hip, modern Chinese cuisine.
  4. Zaytoon – Persian kebabs and wraps.
  5. Big Fan Bao – Chinese bao and Asian small plates.
  6. Kimchi Hophouse – Korean classics and fusion dishes.
  7. Space Jaru – Korean-inspired street food.
  8. 777 – Modern Mexican with great cocktails.
  9. Pickle – North Indian cuisine.
  10. El Grito – Mexican tacos.
  11. Nomo Ramen – Fresh ramen.
  12. Las Tapas de Lola – Spanish tapas.
  13. M&L Chinese – Szechuan and Cantonese dishes.

Healthy, Vegan & Vegetarian

  1. Sprout and Co. – Healthy, fresh salads and bowls.
  2. Tiller and Grain – Wholesome, seasonal plates.
  3. Glas Restaurant – Elevated vegan and vegetarian dishes.

Pubs

  1. The Long Hall – Victorian-era pub with classic décor.
  2. The Stag’s Head – Traditional pub with historic charm.
  3. Mulligan’s – Classic Dublin pub, known for its Guinness.
  4. The Palace – Ornate Victorian pub.
  5. Neary’s – Cosy, historic pub.
  6. Grogans – A local favourite for pints and sandwiches.
  7. Sheehan’s – Traditional Irish pub atmosphere.
  8. Fallon’s – Characterful old-school pub.
  9. McDaid’s – Classic literary pub.
  10. Toner’s – Authentic, popular local pub.

Gastropubs

  1. L. Mulligan Grocer – Craft beers paired with hearty pub food.
  2. The Legal Eagle – Cosy gastropub.
  3. The Old Spot – Irish gastropub with contemporary dishes.

Sweet Treats

  1. Murphy’s Ice Cream – Irish-made artisan ice cream.
  2. Bread 41 – Artisan bakery with fresh bread and pastries.
  3. Elliot’s – Sourdough bread and baked goods.
  4. Fable Bakery – Baked goods.

Street Food & Casual Bites

  1. Bunsen – Quality burgers made simple.
  2. Dash Burger – Smash burgers and casual vibes.
  3. Umi Falafel – Freshly made Middle Eastern falafels.
  4. Bambino – Great pizza.
  5. PI Pizza – Hand-stretched pizza with creative toppings.

Sandwiches

  1. Amuri Deli – Italian sandwiches with fresh ingredients.
  2. Tír Deli – Seasonal, hearty sandwiches.

Wine Bars

  1. Fallon & Byrne – Wine bar in the basement with great selection.
  2. Loose Canon – Casual spot with natural wines, Irish cheese, and charcuterie.
  3. Ely Wine Bar – Irish dishes paired with a great wine selection.
  4. A Fianco – Italian wine bar with small plates.
  5. Frank’s – Intimate wine bar offering shared plates.
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