All The Food

Pity the poor Italians. Whether it’s down to economies of scale or speed of service, the pizzas and pastas that form the foundation of cucina Italiana  have been mangled beyond recognition in cheap joints across the world. Dublin is no different, and in more than one recent outing   we’ve been reminded of just how easily the ethos of quality ingredients cooked with simplicity and skill gets strayed from. Know where to look though and you’ll find a feast of top-tier classics,

We didn't plan on uttering the C word at the end of September, but you're already asking us where you should go for your work dinner/friend meet up/family meal out, and we live to solve your dining dilemmas. Here are 20 places we would go for a group night out during the festive season, with private rooms, private areas, and just generally group friendly spaces... * Bear in mind that many venues increase menu prices in December and enforce group menus for Christmas gatherings

In Ireland especially, it’s always so hard to let go of summer – not least because it never seems to last as long as advertised. As with...

Fine dining deals you can't turn down, Swedish buns, and oysters on overload are just some of the things you'll find us running for this...

Seafood is for life, not just for summer. As much as we love eating oysters al fresco and cracking open in-season Irish lobster as the sun shines down, there’s just as much great fish and shellfish on menus year round that should be celebrated. From fresh-as-it-gets seaside spots, to Spanish-style conservas, omakase sushi to Sichuan sea bass, here are the best places in Dublin to get the best seafood all year round...   Fish Shop, Benburb Street We’ve lost count of the times

Throw a brick around Dublin city centre and you’re likely to hit a pub grub menu with chicken burgers, Caesar salad, Thai curry and carbonara – the tourist trap starter pack. But while such places still plague the streets, dig a little deeper and you’ll find a bustling culture of bars doing great food all over the city. From food trucks smartly slotting into outdoor spaces, to restaurant quality kitchens around the back of boozers, here’s where to find the best pub food in Du

From the best in seasonal Irish seafood to new ventures from our Eastern European friends; great value lunch to late night dinner; date...

We all know that salad and sunshine go together like… well, tasty cold food and hot weather. We’re officially at that time of the year...

This isn't continental Europe. Contrary to popular belief restaurants in the Irish capital do not close en masse on Sundays. It's true that almost everywhere serving a tasting menu shuts for a day of rest, but there are countless other options from tapas to steak to the very best of Irish seafood. Here's where to go when you need a serious feed of a Sunday in Dublin city centre (and within walking distance of it)... City Centre and surrounds Table 45, Hogan Place Chilean tapa

With another heatwave (apparently) on the agenda, summer might well be saved. We're thinking California taco vibes, rooftop retreats, and...

We've all been there. You're planning a special birthday or anniversary dinner, or need to book something good with that foodie friend who's back in town for one night only, and the penny drops: oh GOD, it's a Monday! While things have come on a bit from when the start of the week was a veritable dining desert, Monday's still the quietest night of the week by a ways - here's your cheat sheet for where to book ahead or try your luck with a walk-in, and all the best offers they

The prices of everything sky-rocketing are bad enough when you're just trying to live your life, but throw in the expensive hobby of dating and it can quickly turn into a financial car crash. Tiktokers have been complaining about the cost of dating in Ireland, and can you blame them? €180 for a first date you'll probably never see again - sure you'd be as well just staying home and giving up on love. While there are plenty of free/ultra cheap date options (a walk in the park,

It’s nearly a national sport at this stage to complain about the prices (for tickets and food) at Taste of Dublin , but starved for...

Last week an off the cuff Instagram story on supermarket pricing turned into a deluge of recommendations from you lot on your absolute favourite products from Dunnes , Supervalu , Tesco , Aldi and Lidl . We've already shopped and cooked and found new favourites we never knew existed, and as promised we've put them all onto spreadsheets for your shopping pleasure. We can keep these updated so please email info@allthefood.ie or DM us on Instagram with your finds!

The same Dublin restaurants will break your heart again and again if you're trying to eat there without the kind of notice you'd usually give people attending a wedding, so we thought it was time to do a bit of digging and find out the best tips and insider tricks for getting tables in Lena, Grano, Host and the rest that are eternally booked out. We've researched, begged and pleaded for the Insider info, and here's your best shot at getting the table you want... Lena, Portobe