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Daddy's is a ray of sunshine in Rialto, with their Turkish eggs, croissandwiches and brightly stuffed sandwiches some of the best breakfast and lunch fare for miles around. They champion small Irish producers, like Salter's free-range ham, Shine's wild tuna, and Annascaul pudding, and use them to the best possible effect. Daddy's Website daddys.ie Address 538 South Circular Road, Dublin 8 Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story Daddy's is a ray of sunshine in Rialto, with their Turkish eggs, croissandwiches and brightly stuffed sandwiches some of the best breakfast and lunch fare for miles around. They champion small Irish producers, like Salter's free-range ham, Shine's wild tuna, and Annascaul pudding, and use them to the best possible effect. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

Barry Stephen’s LA-style, smoke-generating warehouse was booked solid for two months almost immediately after opening, which tells you everything you need to know about how good the food and vibes are at Chubby’s. The former taco truck has grown into a far more sophisticated beast, with the 10-hour smoked short-rib, Massaman chicken wings and sticky toffee spring rolls bringing all the boys and girls to the yard. Chubbys Website chubbyskitchen.ie Address Chubbys, Clontarf Road, Clontarf West, Dublin 3, Ireland Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story Barry Stephen’s LA-style, smoke-generating warehouse was booked solid for two months almost immediately after opening, which tells you everything you need to know about how good the food and vibes are at Chubby’s. The former taco truck has grown into a far more sophisticated beast, with the 10-hour smoked short-rib, Massaman chicken wings and sticky toffee spring rolls bringing all the boys and girls to the yard. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

The latest bakery feather in the cap for Tartine's Thibauld Peigne, and his second retail outlet joining Russell Street Bakery a kilometre away. French patisserie at its finest, with Paris-Brests, eclairs and opera cakes offering one temptation after another from the glass windows. Pastries, focaccia and gelato are also on the menu, along with coffee from one of our favourites, Imbibe. Parnell Street Bakery Website instagram.com/parnellst.bakery Address Parnell Street Bakery, Parnell Street, Rotunda, Dublin 1, Ireland Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story The latest bakery feather in the cap for Tartine's Thibauld Peigne, and his second retail outlet joining Russell Street Bakery a kilometre away. French patisserie at its finest, with Paris-Brests, eclairs and opera cakes offering one temptation after another from the glass windows. Pastries, focaccia and gelato are also on the menu, along with coffee from one of our favourites, Imbibe. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

Dax A temple of tradition Posted: 30 Apr 2019 Neighbourhood Neighborhood Name Address Restaurant Address Website Website Name Restaurant Info View the Listing >> Written by: Lisa Cope What’s the story? Dax was opened by Frenchman Olivier Meisonnave in 2004, who wanted to bring a piece of his hometown Dax in Southwest France to a Georgian basement in Dublin. They've had various head chefs over the years, many of whom have gone off to open their own successful restaurants, but Dax got a new lease of life in 2017 when Graham Neville took up the mantle (formerly of Restaurant 41 in the ill-fated Residence private members club on St. Stephen's Green), and after a quick refurb the latest incarnation of Dax had flung open its doors. Since then we've heard it described as the best non-starred restaurant in Dublin (or the country) countless times, by critics and diners alike, and it's a clear favourite amongst industry folk who seem to choose it for their own special occasions, so all of that was enough to convince us to earmark it for a visit. Where should we go for a drink first? If it's a nice evening you could head to the terrace in House on Leeson Street, otherwise the conservatory area in The Grayson (below) is ideal if you want that outside feel without freezing your extremities off. Baggot Street has plenty of good pubs like Toner's and Doheny & Nesbitt's , and if you're after a good glass of wine Ely Wine Bar on Ely Place has just reopened after a makeover. Where should we sit? We liked the luxe feel of the main room where most of the tables are, but there's a narrow corridor-type area behind it if you're looking for more privacy or to engage in more intimate conversation, pulling out an engagement ring, that kind of thing. We really liked the enveloping, cave-like feel of the room, and can imagine it as a fine dining haven on a wet, winter's evening. What's good to eat? There's a choice of à la carte or a five course, no choice menu for €80, which is probably the best way to experience Dax, and what we went for. You can tell them however if there's anything you really don't want from the à la carte, and they'll make sure not to bring it out. It started with really excellent bread and butter, not a scrap of which was left behind, and two amuse-bouches of a parmesan gougère and a St Tola goat's cheese tart - both great but we could have eaten 10 of those tiny, perfectly crisp, ultra-cheesy tarts. Our first course was a Graham Neville (and now Dax) classic, and we can see why. Annagassan salmon from Louth came with Clogherhead crab, apple, capers, Goatsbridge trout caviar, and teenily diced egg white, egg yolk and red onion. As perfect balanced and flavoured a dish as we've had this year, and almost a shame to eat and ruin such a beautiful plate of food. Next came scallops, so precisely cooked, with peas and a lemongrass and ginger emulsion. The Asian flavours, which came as a very happy surprise, were subtle enough to not take over the dish, and the sauce was 'subtly' finished off by spooning it straight into our mouths. The next course was one of the high points of the night - hake in a muscat grape sauce with prawns, cockles and mussels. The fruity, tanginess of the sauce was the perfect counterpoint to the meaty fish cooked in butter, and it was a really stand out, somewhat unusual dish. The penultimate course was Wicklow beef with various vegetables including turnip, beetroot and asparagus. There was no questioning the quality of the beef, which was perfectly cooked and seasoned, but it felt slightly dull based on what had come before, particularly as the final savoury dish. But this is horses for courses, if you're someone who appreciates some quality time with a hunk of meat you'll love it. We don't often say this but the highlight of the meal was probably the last course, which felt like something out of a Parisian salon dedicated to dessert. A base of biscuit was topped with strawberries and vanilla parfait, and encased in a silky white chocolate that the server told us they make with olive oil. It was topped with cream, strawberry, blood orange and meringue, and gratings of an incredibly fragrant citrus fruit, that filled the whole area around the table as soon as the plates were put down. Our server wasn't sure what it was, but some investigation the next day threw up that it was kaffir lime, which doesn't have much juice but a very flavoursome rind. It took a few minutes before we could even bring ourselves to cut into it and ruin such a pretty picture. Death row dessert stuff. We finished with super light strawberries and cream petit fours, and an espresso that we thought was decent until the bill came and saw it was €4.90 for a single shot. In for a penny in for a pound... And the drinks? The wine list is thoughtful and classic with nothing to scare the Bordeaux brigade - this probably isn't somewhere you'll find the stuff of Parisian natural wine bars, but as classic lists go it's excellent. They do a wine pairing for the 5 course menu for €40, which one of us did, and added another couple of glasses. All were very good matches for the dishes, with the sweet Jurançon particularly spell-binding with the dessert (a bit obsessed okay), doing that thing that all great wine pairings do - make the food taste better with it than without it. As extra glasses go their vintage Franciacorta at €13.50 a glass was a brilliant alternative to a) uninteresting prosecco and b) eye-wateringly priced Champagne, and another extra glass of red Burgundy was faultless too. And the service? Celebrity maître d Fred Siriex says you should have had five smiles by the time you sit down in a restaurant, and as soon as we walked in the door we were met with at least three beaming, welcoming faces. Great start. They've managed to strike an impeccable balance of fine dining service without the stuffiness, and staff were as deft at placing plates on the table from the right direction, as they were chatting about their favourite restaurants in the city. But the lingering memory is all of the smiles, and how welcome we were made feel from the moment we walked through the door until we were waved off again, leaving another round of smiling faces behind us. Such a simple thing, but so effective. The verdict? Dax is not somewhere you're going to find small plates, foraging or fermenting. This is classical, French fine dining with little touches of luxury throughout, and that's something they're doing very well. It's also relatively difficult to find this kind of high-end dining experience that also feels so warm and relaxed. This is a pricey night out for most people, comparable to other Michelin-starred prices in the city, so the next time you have an occasion you can justify splurging for, put this near the top of your radar. Alternatively, the next time your parents offer to treat to you dinner, or you have an expense account to lean on, you know where to call. Dax 23 Pembroke Street Upper, Dublin 2 www.dax.ie New Openings & Discoveries More >>

Italian/Irish neighbourhood restaurant in Stillorgan, with an impressive focus on provenance and a local, friendly vibe. Riba Website ribarestaurant.ie Address 4 Lower Kilmacud Road, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story Italian/Irish neighbourhood restaurant in Stillorgan, with an impressive focus on provenance and a local, friendly vibe. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

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Floritz, where the Cliff Townhouse used to be on St Stephen's Green, is Dublin's answer to Hakkasan in London. Asian influenced dishes in a glitzy floral and velvet filled room, where no expense has been spared on interiors. Head chef Matt Fuller is pushing the boat out when it comes to sourcing and flavour, and the quality of both is sky high. The larger than average menu may give you a pain in the head trying to decide what to order, but portions are small and it just means more reasons to come back. Floritz Website floritz.ie Address Floritz, Saint Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story Floritz, where the Cliff Townhouse used to be on St Stephen's Green, is Dublin's answer to Hakkasan in London. Asian influenced dishes in a glitzy floral and velvet filled room, where no expense has been spared on interiors. Head chef Matt Fuller is pushing the boat out when it comes to sourcing and flavour, and the quality of both is sky high. The larger than average menu may give you a pain in the head trying to decide what to order, but portions are small and it just means more reasons to come back. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

Drury Street bar Rei Momo has a full Brazilian snack and grill menu, and is having a lot of fun with flavours in their food and drinks. They have the best selection of caipirinhas in Dublin, and all the deep-fried snack foods are perfect for sharing with friends over some cachaça based cocktails. Rei Momo Website reimomodublin.com Address 56 Drury St, Dublin, D02 HT29, Ireland Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story Drury Street bar Rei Momo has a full Brazilian snack and grill menu, and is having a lot of fun with flavours in their food and drinks. They have the best selection of caipirinhas in Dublin, and all the deep-fried snack foods are perfect for sharing with friends over some cachaça based cocktails. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

Jaru started off at markets around Dublin, serving bulgogi, tteokbokki and Korean-fried chicken to an ever-growing fanbase. Their 'Jaru Mart' in Nutgrove developed from there, a Korean grocery and meal delivery service, but in 2023 they finally achieved their original aim of opening a permanent Jaru restaurant, in the Liberties in Dublin 8. All the fan favourites are there, and it's a great place to rock up with a group and order it all. Space Jaru Website jaru.ie/spacejaru Address 67-68 Meath Street, Saint Catherine's, Dublin 8, Ireland Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story Jaru started off at markets around Dublin, serving bulgogi, tteokbokki and Korean-fried chicken to an ever-growing fanbase. Their 'Jaru Mart' in Nutgrove developed from there, a Korean grocery and meal delivery service, but in 2023 they finally achieved their original aim of opening a permanent Jaru restaurant, in the Liberties in Dublin 8. All the fan favourites are there, and it's a great place to rock up with a group and order it all. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

Vietnom Street food that's reason alone to got to Stoneybatter Posted: 30 Oct 2018 Neighbourhood Neighborhood Name Address Restaurant Address Website Website Name Restaurant Info View the Listing >> Written by: Lisa Cope What’s the story? We're really quite into this whole "dingy pub gets great pop up in the back" thing. Between Vurgerface in The Belfry and Dice Bar, Grálinn in MVP and Coke Lane Pizza in Frank Ryans and Lucky's, pub food has never been better. Another one that we've been hearing loads about over the past few months is Vietnom in the back of The Glimmerman pub in Stoneybatter, and while the idea of Vietnamese/Mexican fusion wouldn't have had us running for the Luas, after two excellent reviews in The Irish Times and the Irish Independent we had to check it out for ourselves. Set up by chef Milly Murphy and Alex Gurnee earlier this year, the menu at Vietnom changes every week, and most things on the menu are vegetarian, with at least one vegan option. They work with what's local and seasonal, growing some vegetables themselves, buying others from organic farms, and sourcing only free-range meat and eggs. So far so good. Where should we go for a drink first? The Glimmerman is atmospheric to say the least, with Charlie Haughey and Margaret Thatcher in a bed hanging from the ceiling, beer mats all over the walls and more nooks and crannies than we thought was possible to fit in a single pub, so a drink here is a good shout. Otherwise you've got L. Mulligan Grocer for an immense craft beer selection, The Cobblestone for traditional Irish music, or Walsh's, which was named best pub in Dublin at this year's Irish restaurant awards. Where should we sit? There's loads of seating out the back, ranging from quirky to "I'm sitting on a plastic-covered leather sofa in the middle of a tip", but with the weather turning colder you'll want a good winter coat to eat outside. Luckily the pub are cool about bringing the food inside, so just sit wherever you can find some mismatched furniture. What's good to eat? The menu is short with three main options both times we visited - tostadas, banh mi and fried rice. Ingredient and flavour combinations change each week and we tried everything twice, loving all of it. We marginally preferred the tostada with cauliflower, peanut sauce, chilli and pickled onions to the one with squash, tomatillo salsa and toasted sesame, but there wasn't a lot in it. We much preferred the banh mi with caramelised ginger and apple roast pork to the one with paneer, finding it lacking in flavour - the same could not be levied at the pork, and the lovely crunchy vegetables jammed in alongside it. Our only complaint is that we like a crisper bread for banh mi, Vietnom's being a soft sourdough, but they've had it designed especially for them and it's exactly what they're going for so we might be alone on that one. Both courgette and broccoli fried rice came topped with an assortment of nuts, chillis, pickled onions, herbs and flower petals, and might have been our favourite thing here. To make something as plain as rice taste this vibrant takes skill, and the courgette in particular was verging on "food crack". There was so much food we took some home and there were fork fights over the last of it the following day. What about the drinks? Those clever Vietnom people, knowing the type of customer they were likely to attract with their food, convinced The Glimmerman to stock a couple of very nice, inexpensive wines to go with it. Ciú Ciú are an organic producer from the Marche region of Italy and both the white and red blends are excellent, particularly for €6 a glass. We'd go so far as to say these could be the best value wines in any pub in the city right now (accounting for the quality). If you're going to drink wine here, this is what you want. Forget the rest. And the service? Alex and Milly do everything themselves, with a smile on their faces, and are happy to answer questions about the food or make recommendations. We also found The Glimmerman staff lovely, particularly the younger members of the team who were just super friendly. The verdict? Vietnom alone is worth a trip to Stoneybatter. They can do as much 'fusion' as they want if it tastes this good, and with their focus on local produce, organic vegetables and free-range meat and dairy, it's fast food to make you feel good. Go soon, go often, and order everything. Vietnom The Glimmerman, 14 Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 @vietnom New Openings & Discoveries More >>

Follow the sea north to Fairview and Clontarf, and suburbs Killester and Artane for some of the city's best Indian and Pakistani food, as well as brunch and toasted sandwiches by the sea. Clontarf - Fairview - Killester - Artane Our Take Follow the sea north to Fairview and Clontarf, and suburbs Killester and Artane for some of the city's best Indian and Pakistani food, as well as brunch and toasted sandwiches by the sea. Where to Eat Badam Chubbys Happy Out Kinara Kitchen Clontarf Surge Coffee Taza The Orange Goat Killester Two Pups Fairview

There were cries of devastation across the city when Coppinger Row closed its doors at the end of 2021, but the Bereen Brothers are back next door with a far more of the moment offering. "Wine, Music, Food" is the tagline at Row Wines, and they deliver on all fronts, with a potent small plates menu, engrossing wine list, and "vinyl listening experience". The crab rosti was an early stamp of intention, but everything is good here. Row Wines Website bereenbrothers.com/row Address Coppinger Row Unit , City Assembly House, Dublin 2 Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story There were cries of devastation across the city when Coppinger Row closed its doors at the end of 2021, but the Bereen Brothers are back next door with a far more of the moment offering. "Wine, Music, Food" is the tagline at Row Wines, and they deliver on all fronts, with a potent small plates menu, engrossing wine list, and "vinyl listening experience". The crab rosti was an early stamp of intention, but everything is good here. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

Japanese bar with small plates, sushi and a robatayaki grill in Temple Bar, just off Dame Street. Daily sushi specials, plenty of vegetarian options, and more interesting small plates than most Japanese restaurants around town. They do a great line in sake, either in low alcohol cocktails or straight up, and it's worth walking in if you forgot to book somewhere for dinner. Daruma Website @daruma_dublin Address 13 Parliament Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story Japanese bar with small plates, sushi and a robatayaki grill in Temple Bar, just off Dame Street. Daily sushi specials, plenty of vegetarian options, and more interesting small plates than most Japanese restaurants around town. They do a great line in sake, either in low alcohol cocktails or straight up, and it's worth walking in if you forgot to book somewhere for dinner. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

Char siu buns, pork puffs and Cantonese style egg tarts are some of the very inexpensive, very delicious reasons to visit Hong Kong taste bakery on Eden Quay. Owner/chef King Liu and his team start baking at 5am each morning and replenish supplies of sausage buns, milk bread and pandan swiss rolls throughout the day. Hong Kong Taste Bakery Website @hongkongtastebakery Address 21 Eden Quay, Dublin 1 Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story Char siu buns, pork puffs and Cantonese style egg tarts are some of the very inexpensive, very delicious reasons to visit Hong Kong taste bakery on Eden Quay. Owner/chef King Liu and his team start baking at 5am each morning and replenish supplies of sausage buns, milk bread and pandan swiss rolls throughout the day. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

The second opening from Japanese Daruma, whose first location is in Temple Bar. The Malahide outpost is less Japanese pub, more neighbourhood restaurant, with accommodating staff, a very good drinks selection, and commendably good ingredient provenance, including free-range pork from Carlow and organic salmon from Donegal. Sushi is excellent, and there's plenty to like from the hot section too - we love the chicken kaarage with yuzu mayo and the 18-hour beef short-ribs in a ginger soy glaze. Daruma Malahide Website daruma.ie Address DARUMA, New Street, Malahide, County Dublin, Ireland Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story The second opening from Japanese Daruma, whose first location is in Temple Bar. The Malahide outpost is less Japanese pub, more neighbourhood restaurant, with accommodating staff, a very good drinks selection, and commendably good ingredient provenance, including free-range pork from Carlow and organic salmon from Donegal. Sushi is excellent, and there's plenty to like from the hot section too - we love the chicken kaarage with yuzu mayo and the 18-hour beef short-ribs in a ginger soy glaze. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

The Galway-born burger restaurant, once named the best burgers in Ireland, opened their first Dublin city location in summer 2024. There's beef, chicken and vegan beyond burgers on the menu, as well as plain or loaded fries, and a basic drinks menu. Indoor seating is limited but people tend to eat fast and move on. Handsome Burger Website handsomeburger.com Address Handsome Burger, Chatham Row, Dublin 2, Ireland Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story The Galway-born burger restaurant, once named the best burgers in Ireland, opened their first Dublin city location in summer 2024. There's beef, chicken and vegan beyond burgers on the menu, as well as plain or loaded fries, and a basic drinks menu. Indoor seating is limited but people tend to eat fast and move on. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

Gursha was many a Dubliner's first experience of Ethiopian food, and their original pop up in Cloud Café in the North Strand was harder to get a seat in than a Harry Styles concert. Since moving to Poolbeg Street they operate a supper club system where you buy tickets in advance for their set menu of injera with a multitude of Ethiopian dishes, from Doro Wat (chicken stew in berbere sauce) to Yebeg Alicha (lamb with garlic, onions and tumeric). Meals end with a chocolate fudge brownie and a traditional coffee ceremony, and it's phenomenal value for a completely pure experience. Gursha Website gursha.ie Address 7A Poolbeg Street, Dublin 2 Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story Gursha was many a Dubliner's first experience of Ethiopian food, and their original pop up in Cloud Café in the North Strand was harder to get a seat in than a Harry Styles concert. Since moving to Poolbeg Street they operate a supper club system where you buy tickets in advance for their set menu of injera with a multitude of Ethiopian dishes, from Doro Wat (chicken stew in berbere sauce) to Yebeg Alicha (lamb with garlic, onions and tumeric). Meals end with a chocolate fudge brownie and a traditional coffee ceremony, and it's phenomenal value for a completely pure experience. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

The Grayson Website thegrayson.ie Address 41 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

Georgian bakery specialising in cheese breads, pastries stuffed with mince, chicken or potato, and fruit and nut filled sweets. There's Turkish coffee and hot food too, like Georgian dumplings and lamb stew. Don't miss the cheese piroshki, similar to Hungarian langos, and the Khachapuri breads topped with a raw egg yolk to swirl around into the mix. Ella's Heaven Website ellasheaven.ie Address 95A Talbot Street, Dublin 1 Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story Georgian bakery specialising in cheese breads, pastries stuffed with mince, chicken or potato, and fruit and nut filled sweets. There's Turkish coffee and hot food too, like Georgian dumplings and lamb stew. Don't miss the cheese piroshki, similar to Hungarian langos, and the Khachapuri breads topped with a raw egg yolk to swirl around into the mix. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

Table 45’s owners, Daniel and Daniel, lived above the restaurant when it was The Square Ball, but when that business moved out and they risked losing their home, they decided they’d take on the whole building instead. Inspired by the Chilean Daniel’s home country, they’re now serving tapas, cocktails and South American hospitality to an audience who are utterly endeared with them. They push the fact that they’re Queer and dog-friendly, and are a safe space for everything to enjoy good food and a warm welcome. Table 45 Website table45.ie Address Table 45, Hogan Place, Dublin 2, Ireland Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story Table 45’s owners, Daniel and Daniel, lived above the restaurant when it was The Square Ball, but when that business moved out and they risked losing their home, they decided they’d take on the whole building instead. Inspired by the Chilean Daniel’s home country, they’re now serving tapas, cocktails and South American hospitality to an audience who are utterly endeared with them. They push the fact that they’re Queer and dog-friendly, and are a safe space for everything to enjoy good food and a warm welcome. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

That’s Amore looks quaint, but Monkstown locals know it as a place where you book a table of four and end up with a table of eight by the end of the night when the staff join your group - that's when you really feel the amore. Know that whatever you choose from the menu here is going to be the real deal, and trust whatever is on the specials board. If you spot the tonnarelli fresh pasta with lobster on the board, order it. That's Amore Website @Thats-Amore Address 107 Monkstown Road, Monkstown, Co. Dublin Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story That’s Amore looks quaint, but Monkstown locals know it as a place where you book a table of four and end up with a table of eight by the end of the night when the staff join your group - that's when you really feel the amore. Know that whatever you choose from the menu here is going to be the real deal, and trust whatever is on the specials board. If you spot the tonnarelli fresh pasta with lobster on the board, order it. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

The man, the myth, the legend, celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has graced Dublin with his (minimal) presence, in this rooftop restaurant baring his name in new boutique hotel The Leinster. His famed egg toast and hash browns with caviar have also landed, at suitably hefty price tags, with the rest of the menu treading a line between big Asian and Mediterranean flavours, with catch-all ingredients that should please anyone who crosses the threshold. As Dublin prices go it's on the higher end, but those rooftop views don't come cheap. Jean Georges @ The Leinster Website theleinster.ie/jean-georges Address Jean-Georges at The Leinster, Mount Street Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story The man, the myth, the legend, celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has graced Dublin with his (minimal) presence, in this rooftop restaurant baring his name in new boutique hotel The Leinster. His famed egg toast and hash browns with caviar have also landed, at suitably hefty price tags, with the rest of the menu treading a line between big Asian and Mediterranean flavours, with catch-all ingredients that should please anyone who crosses the threshold. As Dublin prices go it's on the higher end, but those rooftop views don't come cheap. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

Clanbrassil House 2018 Dynamic, charcoal cooking in Dublin 8 Posted: 15 Mar 2018 Neighbourhood Neighborhood Name Address Restaurant Address Website Website Name Restaurant Info View the Listing >> Written by: Lisa Cope What’s the story? The second, more-casual opening from Bastible chef-owner Barry Fitzgerald and his partner Claremarie Thomas, with rapidly rising chef Gráinne O’Keeffe in the kitchen. Part of a contingent of young restaurateurs behind some of the most dynamic food in Dublin right now, Bastible's been showing up on every ‘best places to eat in Dublin’ list since opening, and along with their contemporaries like Etto and Forest & Marcy , have injected a new streak of energy into the Dublin dining scene. Clanbrassil House opened in Autumn 2017 and was supposed to be a more casual wine and small plates type of place, but we reckon most people are coming here for a full, multi-course meal. Where’s good for a drink beforehand? We liked 57 The Headline which has a brilliant Gin & Tonic menu, huge beer selection and comfy seats. If you want a more traditional pub you’ve got Leonard’s Corner , and if you’re after wine you’d probably be best to go straight to Clanbrassil House and see if they can seat you early for an aperitif. What’s the room like? Narrow and cosy. Very much ‘Parisian wine bar’, as opposed to ‘inner-city Dublin’. There are high tables and stools at the front, which is a lovely space with bare brick and deep blue walls, wine bottles lined up along one side and fairy lights in the window. It feels very grown up, and like you could be in any number of cool European cities. In the back are the normal tables where you can look into the kitchen, but we could see it from our high table too. What's good to eat? If you’re like us you’ll want it all, and the menu is small enough that if there were four of you (or two who were very hungry) you could just tell them to bring everything. They do a family style sharing menu for €40 a head where the chefs pick food from every section once the order goes in, and it works out as good value, but they’re not keen on telling you what’s going to come out in advance so it feels a bit like Russian roulette. We did tell our server there was one dish we weren’t keen on, and she managed to get it changed to the one we really wanted, but we would have liked full disclosure before deciding whether to go family style (which we did) or á la carte. From the snacks, Verdial olives were exceptional - the type you find in most good bars in Spain but rarely here. Iberico ham croquettes were good, but the knockout dish was grilled sourdough and hot smoked trout. The flavours of smoke from the grill were vivid, and it's come up in conversations a lot since. From the smaller plates, roast leeks, chopped egg and chicken skin was enjoyable whilst not particularly memorable (and maybe a touch under seasoned), but the chicken liver parfait with caramelised apple and brioche was rich, luxurious and perfect. When it came to the charcoal grill (larger plates) our expectations were completely flipped on their heads. We’d been eager to try the Picana steak with roasted bone marrow, parmesan and anchovy, and while it looked great and the flavours were good, the meat was tough and sinewy, and we didn’t enjoy it. The BBQ cauliflower however, with vadouvan butter, lentils and yoghurt (which we probably wouldn’t have picked) turned out to be one of the most memorable dishes of the night (and the year), culminating in a tussle over the last few scrapes of the plate. The cauliflower was almost meat-like, and the flavours were an another level. It takes a skilful kitchen to make a relatively flavourless vegetable taste this good (although the fact it was swimming in butter helped). The infamous hash brown fries were in fact just hash browns in the shape of chips (we're not sure what we were expecting after the mass hysteria on Instagram), and we couldn’t ascertain much pickled onion from the mayo, which it really could have done with to cut through the fat in the fries. Desserts were chocolate mousse, honeycomb and marmalade ice-cream - all very nicely done - and blood orange doughnuts with buttermilk custard, which had a nice texture but only the teeniest splodge of blood orange. The buttermilk custard was beautiful and delicately flavoured. What about the drinks? The wine list is very short. One sparkling, five whites and five reds – three of each are available by the glass). Personally we don’t think this is enough, and although we did have some lovely wines, if you’re only going to have a list this short, every wine has to knock it out of the park. The Mas Candi Cava is a a brilliant example of Spanish sparkling wine, and it’s refreshing to see something other than prosecco by the glass. For whites we had a Riesling from German producer Geil , which is perfectly good but not going to change your life, and the Spanish Louro from Rafael Palacios , which is stunning. For reds we had a natural Côtes du Rhône from Eric Texier , and an Austrian Blaufrankisch from Murh van der Niepoort . The Blaufrankisch had more to it. We had tasters of a few others but none were hitting the spot. If we were going for a single bottle it would have been Australian producer Jamsheed ’s Syrah, which is a brilliant, vibrant example of new-wave natural wine. And the service? Lovely – informative and accommodating. There when you needed them and not there when you didn’t. Our only issue was the speed the food came out at the start (although this isn’t the fault of the front of house staff). We had two snacks and three starters on the table within 15 minutes of the order going in and had to ask them to slow down. If the courses had been more well-paced and we we were told what was on the family style menu (again probably coming from the kitchen) it would have been a perfect 10. The verdict? This is exciting, innovative cooking from a kitchen that’s not standing still, and whilst it might not have been 100% perfect we love what they’re doing. When they get it right, they really take the food to a different level, and we're planning a return soon. On the night we were there Darina Allen flew in for a few plates before an early morning flight to San Francisco. Clearly the woman has her priorities right. Clanbrassil House 6 Clanbrassil Street Upper, Dublin 8 clanbrassilhouse.com New Openings & Discoveries More >>

Chimac Korean fried chicken comes to town Posted: 11 Jun 2019 Neighbourhood Neighborhood Name Address Restaurant Address Website Website Name Restaurant Info View the Listing >> Written by: Lisa Cope What’s the story? Has Dublin ever been more excited for chicken? It feels like we've been waiting for Chimac for an actual eternity (in reality it's been about a year), but after very long delays with the site on Aungier Street, they finally opened their doors two weeks ago. Owners Sofie Rooney and Garret Fitzgerald first discovered Korean fried chicken while living in San Francisco, in a predominantly Asian neighbourhood, and the addiction was solidified after a trip to Seoul in 2016. Back home in Dublin they couldn't find the sweet, spicy, salty chicken that they loved anywhere, and the idea for Chimac was born. Sofie had been working in branding and marketing but has a background in hospitality, while Garret is a chef and brewer, most recently working in Masa and Bunsen. The couple have spent the last two years experimenting with a commercial fryer at home, trying different brines, batters and flavour combinations, before settling on the menu for Chimac. The chicken is free-range (they wanted organic but couldn't find anyone supplying it on a commercial basis), the sauces and pickles are home made and the beers are Irish, which is a lot of boxes ticked before we've even gotten in the door. What’s the room like? Long, narrow and basic. It's probably not somewhere you'll linger, which is just the way they want it. There's bench seating at one wall and small two-seater tables at the other. We would say plump for the tables near the window for the light and the Aungier Street people watching, but you'll probably only have a choice of tables if you're first in the queue when they open. What's good to eat? The menu consists of chicken burgers (made from breast meat), wings, and XL nugs (deep-fried chunks of chicken thigh). They also have panko tofu burgers and cauli wings for any veggies or vegans in tow. They say they're not trying to be completely authentic to Korean food, and wanted to introduce aspects to make their food "uniquely Irish". There are four burgers on the menu - the classic, the kimcheese, the K-BBQ and the 4-in-1 with curry sauce and rice (there's that Irish influence). We fell hard for the kimcheese with ssamjang & cheddar cheese sauce, spring onion kimchi and gochujang mayo, with a gargantuan piece of chicken in a potato bun. All the flavours, crispy, crunchy chicken, and a cheese sauce that reminded us of McDonalds in the best possible sense - finally a way to get that taste without the need for a full body cleanse afterwards. We also tried the 4-in-1 with house curry sauce, crisped rice, pickled chilli and gochujang mayo, and if you're a fan of those multi-layered trays from the Chinese this will be right up your street. Unfortunately they brought the wrong sauce so we ended up dipping it into pickleback mayo instead of gochujang, which jarred against the curry flavour, but alone the burger did exactly what you'd think it would. One thing they do need to figure out is the differing sizes of the chicken fillets. Some are quite literally double the size of others, and while it might be a bonus to get a bigger one than you were expecting, it probably won't be welcome if you get a smaller one than those in the pictures. We can imagine there were probably unhappy customers showing up in the last week expecting to get something like the kimcheese (above), and instead getting something the size of the 4-in-1, below. The XL nugs come in three flavours - Korean hot, K-BBQ and naked with sriracha caramel pourover, and you can get three, six or nine, so the option is there to try all of the flavours in one sitting. Our favourite was the K-BBQ, followed by the sriracha caramel, a tasty combination of sweetness and heat. We were less keen on the buffalo hot, finding them a little dull in comparison. The chicken was so tender and juicy and the batter perfectly crunchy - if you're not into meat off the bone these are for you. The pickled onions on top were a refreshing touch too. The wings come with the same flavour options, and again were finger lickin' good, with the same juicy meat and crispy batter. They come in six or twelve, and are ideal for anyone who enjoys getting every last morsel of meat and batter off a chicken bone. Finger bowls or wipes would be appreciated though - napkins don't quite cut it with this type of eating. They do sides of house fries or cucumber salad. On both times we visited they had no cucumber due to delivery issues, and on one occasion they had no fries, but the time we did manage to nab them they were outrageously crispy - maybe the crispiest chips in the city. They lose this crispness as they cool so get stuck in fast, but at their peak they're special. They're supposed to have cookie ice-cream sandwiches on the menu for dessert, but as of writing they're still trying to catch their breath and find time to add them into the mix. In the meantime Scoop is a few doors down, or you could try the new nitrogen ice-cream shop, Three Twenty , on Drury Street. What about the drinks? One word. Frosé. The whole concept might be based around fried chicken and cold beer, but we think their frozen rosé slushies in enamel cups are going to be one of the drinks of 2019 - cold, limey, winey perfection. They're working on other slushies too, but this one is far too easy to drink. The majority of the craft beers are Irish and all in cans, with Whiplash, White Hag and Rascals amongst others, and there's a short wine list of prosecco, two whites, two reds and a rosé, which isn't going to have the wine nuts running, but is functional nonetheless. We'd be sticking to the beer or the frosé. And the service? Owner Sofie is running front of house and all of the staff were lovely, but it's clear they are still finding their feet and struggling to cope with initial demand (blame those amazing pictures taken by Sofie's brother Max ). The first weekend they opened saw them close several times due to running out of chicken, something that continued into the following week, and one of the lunchtimes we ate there they were full by 12:35, despite only opening at 12:30. They will take your number and let you know when your table is ready, so least you don't have to stand in a queue outside and can go for a wander or a drink, and it is a fast turnaround type of place. At times customers were struggling to get their server's attention, but this was more to do with busyness than ambivalence. The verdict? Chimac has the makings of being the next Bunsen. The menu is sleek but punchy, the low prices make it accessible for everyone, any night of the week, and they've pretty much nailed the food, which is the most important element in the equation. They're definitely having some teething issues with stock control (and probably labour), so if you want to see it at full force we'd hang back for a few weeks and let them iron out the creases, but at €12.50 for a chicken burger and chips this is somewhere you'll be likely to come back to again and again. We certainly will be. Chimac 76 Aungier Street, Dublin 2 www.chimac.ie New Openings & Discoveries More >>

Gloria Osteria Big, bold and endlessly glam - your guide to the best time at Gloria Posted: 13 Jan 2026 Neighbourhood Neighborhood Name Address Restaurant Address Website Website Name Restaurant Info View the Listing >> Written by: Lisa Cope What should we know about Gloria? There's a good chance you know it all at this point, but in case you've just awoken from a coma that you entered in November 2025, here's a recap. Gloria Osteria is the first Irish opening from the French-owned Big Mamma group . The group currently owns and operates 35 Italian restaurants across Europe and the UAE, and you've got to admire the cohones of two French dudes opening an Italian restaurant in Milan (the reviews are excellent). We're not usually one for chains and/or international imports, which tend to come in all watered down and tin man-esque (in sore need of a heart), but after seeing the drama-filled, ultra glam, always fun restaurants these guys have opened in London, where by some sweet miracle the food doesn't seem to suffer as we'd expect, we were feeling buoyant that Dublin was getting in on the action. We managed to secure access to a three day soft launch for ATF Insiders , where our lovely readers let them test the breaks before going full speed ahead, and feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with a few kinks to be ironed out. We let them get ironing for a month before returning for a full once over. Are there any "best seats"? This is a sprawling, 180-seater restaurant, with so many different areas depending on what you're after. The centre of the room (above) feels the most dramatic, with it's striking red chandeliers, and 'Bambi chairs', modelled on the deer in the Phoenix Park. These all sit two - four. Walk straight to the end of the room and you'll find the best natural light, with a large window looking out towards Trinity College. There's a nice round group table in here, as well as some very cute booths for two with (for once) plenty of table space for whatever you order. Cute booths for two at the back; a more private dining option on the left side of the room behind the bar Then there are two slightly more private spaces, on the left and right sides of the room when you walk in. To the left would be perfect for groups of 8-10, hidden away behind the bar where clandestine talking might be easier. To the right is another larger space that's screaming out for a massive group gathering, with tables and banquettes that can easily be adjusted for whatever size your booking is (check out the €64 group menu on their website if this appeals). The dining space in Gloria to the right of the main room when you walk in There's also a fully private space with a curtain in front of it, but we didn't get a picture as it was still being worked on, so the options here really are endless, and groups are very well catered for. What's our first drink? A cocktail, naturalmente. You'll find all the Italian classics and more, each with a 'classico' or a 'twist' version. We can recommend the twists on a Bellini (peach and raspberry purée, bergamot foam), the Gin Gizz (creme de cassis and aranciata rossa), and the Spritz (grapefruit liqueur and homemade cream soda). The Margarita might not be Italian, the twist involves Limoncello and infused green peppercorns, and it's a Tequila-laced, spicy delight. After something stronger? Try the Penicillin, with Bourbon, Irish Whiskey, Cognac and Cynar, as well as a homemade honey and ginger concoction, cleverly served in a vessel on ice so you can keep it chilled while you slowly sip. We got very excited at the sight of an Espresso Martini flight (€25 for three minis, or a single for €9.50), and while we're on board for the Guinness and Pistachio twists, truffle oil has no business in an Espresso Martini - it took a while to expunge that sip from our minds. Let's get down to business, what should we order? Between us we've had four visits to Gloria (two during the soft launch) and tried most of the menu. We have definite standouts, and while we wouldn't critique something from a soft launch period, we do feel obliged to tell you about dishes we tried during those visits that we definitely think you should order. So prepare yourself - here's a run through of most of the menu... ANTIPASTI/STARTERS Focaccia della casa with herb and garlic ricotta (€5) : This is not the best focaccia in town, but the crumb was good and it's a perfectly acceptable vessel for scarpetta. The filling gives it some needed moisture. Prosciutto Crudo Gran Riserva (€18) : 30-month aged ham which will melt in your mouth. Huge portion, order one for the table. Datterini tomato tatin with Pecorino cream (€16) : Order this! Sweet, confit tomatoes on deeply flavoured and coloured pastry, lifted by a splodge of cheesy cream on each spoon. If you don't love it, we quit. Burrata alla pesto Genovese (€17) : Another example of letting the best Italian produce speak for itself. Slice through the burrata ball and let it flow, piling it into the crispy carasau crackers, topped with excellent pesto. Stracciatella con girolles (€16) : Another cheesey winner from Gloria. The heart of burrata is spread across the plate, with what we thought were slightly pickled, cooked down girole mushrooms, and herb oil. This is where you need that focaccia. Crocchette di Vitello Tonnato (€18) : Vitello tonnato in croquette form, complete with all the veal/tuna/capers flavours you would expect, wrapped in the crunchiest coating. One to share as five would be overkill. Truffle French Toast (€21) : Warm, buttery brioche topped with shavings of raw (i.e. cold) mushrooms and (real) truffle, for a self-indulgent start to dinner. We loved it, but did find the raw mushrooms slightly jarring. We'd share this due to richness, rather than over-doing it so early in the meal. PRIMI PIATTI Sideways lasagne (€27) : The kind of lasagne you constantly crave but don't have a spare 12 hours to put into it. A glorious beef and veal ragu with those San Marzano tomatoes almost jumping off the plate. Tender, fresh pasta, a perfectly cheesy béchamel, no notes here. Agnolotti with lamb ragu and minty salsa verde (€28) : A plate straight out of a Piedmontese osteria on a cold winter's day, that's crying out for a glass of Barolo. So rich, so comforting, such meaty depth of flavour, with that salsa verde saving it from veering into "too rich". Lobster and caviar spaghettoni (€45) : The seafood flavours in this sauce tell you how many hours of cooking went into it - it's like a thicker bisque. You don't get a lot of lobster, and barely a teaspoon of caviar, but this was another favourite. (This was actually better at the soft launch - the second time we tried it the pasta was undercooked. Always send it back if this happens - any good restaurant would rather know and fix the problem at the time). Fazzoletti al 3 Formaggi (€26) : A surprise star. We thought a three cheese pasta (Roccolo, Strachitunt and Taleggio fondue) would be too much, but we ended up fighting over the freshly rolled little handkerchiefs. The herby oil brought the freshness it all needed. SECONDI La Gran Milanese, €36: If you're after something meatier, please order this (to share - it's enormous). That butter soft veal, the perfect, grease-free crumb, the squeeze of lemon, aioli, radicchio and carrot shavings giving it all a heavenly flavour boost. Tagliata di Manzo (€28) : Kildare rump steak in a shallot sauce. We asked for it to be cooked however the chef recommended (medium rare), but it was too tough, and we felt like cows chewing on cud. We sent it back, the chef agreed, they offered to bring a new one, we declined, it was taken off the bill. Turbot with fennel, cockles and beurre blanc (€38) : The King of fish never comes cheap, but this was cooked to the exact point of doneness, with milky soft flesh in a rich but zippy beurre blanc with chewy fennel. We wouldn't come just for this, but those people who always want to order the fish should be happy. SIDES Compared to the other menu sections, we found the sides weak, and would skip most of them next time we return. Crispy potatoes (€6.50) : They certainly are crispy, but too small for our liking without enough inner, soft potato for the texture contrast we wanted. Insalata verde (€6) : A faultless, green, bistro-style salad. Nice and crisp with a nicely balanced dressing. Carotine al Parmigiano (€7) : Like something out of Peter Rabbit, but under-cooked and forgettable. Garlicky spinach (€7) : The worst of the lot. As if someone had boiled frozen spinach, forgotten to drain it, and given it a cursory spin in a pan. Not good enough for €7. Desserts A total highlight of dinner at Gloria so save space! And order as many as you can possibly fit in. A note on tiramisu: We tried two types during the soft launch, one pre-made, one assembled at the table. We only snapped the one made at the table, and they ended up ditching that idea, so now it's all pre-soaked. We tried it, and it's benchmark, so you won't be disappointed. The Incomparable Lemon Pie (€12) : Yes it's ridiculous, yes it's too much meringue, but you need the photo of you holding it next to your head! Full marks for all three elements here. Italian chocolate tart (€14) : An even crazier dessert price than the lemon pie, but worth it. A salted caramel chocolate tart sits on crispy coffee praline, which sits on a plate of cream (you might not spot it until you dig in), and this is one of the best desserts in Dublin - we'll fight anyone who says otherwise. Soufflé al cioccolato e pistacchio (€16): Up there with the most expensive desserts in Dublin! And yet again, worth it. Chapter One and One Pico have had the soufflé market cornered, until now. Everything you will be hoping for and more. Caramel apple torta (€11): The colour on this tart tatin tells you everything you need to know, and that lemony buffalo ricotta with olive oil is magnificent. Vanilla cheesecake (€9) : This can happily sit amongst the great Basque cheesecakes of the city. Not technically Italian, but when it's this beautifully burnished and creamy, do we care? What about wine/other drinks? There's an incredible spirits list in here, laden down with vermouth, grappa, amaro and everything else you can think of, and there's some nice softs if you're not drinking. The all Italian wine list is a nice size too, with most styles and regions covered, and bottles starting at €34. Staff were happy to let us try anything that was open by the glass before committing to a bottle, and we found the quality variable, but we really liked the Zullo Primitivo for a rich, full red; and the Tenuta Pule for a medium-bodied Valpollicella with great acid to stand up to any tomato-based dishes. Our absolute favourite thought that we ordered again on subsequent visits was the Villa Regis Montepulciano from Cascina del Colle. The perfect Italian red if you're asking us, working beautifully with everything we were eating. How was the service? Almost every report we've had about Gloria raves hard about the service - staff have been exceptionally well trained, with most coming from other Big Mamma sites, and they really go out of their way to look after customers. If you have a special occasion they'll put a little magnet on your table so everyone knows; if you don't like your wine they'll change it; if there's an issue with your food they'll whip it away and replace it; if you tell them the issue after you've eaten, they'll take it off the bill. We never had to ask for a water refill, a menu, to have an empty plate or wine bottle lifted from the table. We never had to get out of our chairs, try to make eye contact with staff or wave anyone down. They knew what we wanted before we did. With none of these friction points, it makes it easy to just focus on having a great time, but we'll insert one caveat. Many staff told us they were only here for a few months to get the restaurant up and running, so it remains to be seen whether they can find and train up new staff to a similarly high level by spring. What should we budget per person? Easily €100 a head (and rising if you like lobster and expensive wine), but you could share two antipasti, a couple of pastas, that lemon meringue pie and have a glass of wine each for €60 a head. What's the verdict on Gloria? Gloria isn't Grano, and it's not trying to be. You won't find the owner's Nonna hand-rolling pasta in the dining room, wines from a cousin's vineyard, weekly changing specials that have been passed down through the family for generations, but there's room for both intimate dining rooms in Dublin's suburbs, and a big, bold whack of glamour to the face. Sometimes you just want to sit in a stunning room taking in the obscene amount of money that's been spent on it, drinking a Limoncello spritz while you decide which pasta to order, while (sometimes) boisterous staff do more for your energy levels than eight hours sleep would have. It 's fun, flamboyant, and they could get away with much worse food than this (plenty in Dublin do), but that's not their MO. Get glammed up, go in and let them do what they do best, and use everything you've learned here to navigate the menu to full effect, and we're pretty sure you'll have a grand old time. New Openings & Discoveries More >>

Bartenders and Floor Staff < Back Bartenders and Floor Staff China Hunan Apply Now Location Ranelagh, Dublin 6 Employment Full-time Date Posted 22 December 2025 Website chinatang.ie China Hunan Restaurant, from the same people behind China Tang and Nan Chinese, is scheduled to open mid-January in Ranelagh, Dublin 6. We are currently recruiting for the following full-time positions: -Bartender -Floor Staff Candidates should have relevant experience. Experience in five-star hotels or Michelin-starred restaurants would be a strong advantage. At China Hunan, we bring the bold, vibrant flavours of Hunan cuisine, alongside other regional Chinese cuisines, to Dublin. Our mission is simple: to share the true taste of China while providing an extraordinary dining experience. From handcrafted dim sum and classic roast meats to signature Hunan dishes and Peking Duck, every plate reflects our chefs’ dedication and skill. Our team of professional chefs from across China ensures that each dish is prepared with authenticity, precision and care. Whether guests are joining us for an intimate dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or exploring the rich flavours of China for the first time, China Hunan offers a culinary journey that delights the senses and introduces the culture behind the cuisine. Applications are welcome via info@hunan.ie .

French bistro using Irish ingredients, open since 2004. Some modern takes on classic dishes and the menu changes with the seasons. Brunch is also big, with Eggs Benedict, morcilla hash and steak frites on the menu. l'Gueuleton Website lgueuleton.com Address 1 Fade Street, Dublin 2 Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story French bistro using Irish ingredients, open since 2004. Some modern takes on classic dishes and the menu changes with the seasons. Brunch is also big, with Eggs Benedict, morcilla hash and steak frites on the menu. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

Daytime restaurant on Bath Avenue, open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, inspired by New York and Italian cafés. Their buttermilk chicken and waffles are an Insta-fav, with the 'Biggie Mac' their riff on the world's most famous burger. Junior's Website juniors.ie Address 2 Bath Avenue, Beggar's Bush, Dublin 4 Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story Daytime restaurant on Bath Avenue, open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, inspired by New York and Italian cafés. Their buttermilk chicken and waffles are an Insta-fav, with the 'Biggie Mac' their riff on the world's most famous burger. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery

Sofra Top-tier Turkish grill has some of the best value in town Posted: 29 Apr 2025 Neighbourhood Neighborhood Name Address Restaurant Address Website Website Name Restaurant Info View the Listing >> Written by: Ronan Doyle ! New Openings & Discoveries More >>

The only rooftop bar in the city centre with wraparound views of Dublin, in five-star surroundings. Open seven days a week in summer (weather permitting), with Asian-inspired small plates and cocktails, as well as all the classics, wine and beer. Take an outside lounger if the sun’s out, but there’s covered and indoor seating if it’s not. The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Website the-marker-dublin/the-rooftop Address Anantara The Marker Dublin, Grand Canal Quay, Docklands, Dublin, Ireland Good For Tag 1 Cuisine Tag 1 Once Over Read our Review >> The Story The only rooftop bar in the city centre with wraparound views of Dublin, in five-star surroundings. Open seven days a week in summer (weather permitting), with Asian-inspired small plates and cocktails, as well as all the classics, wine and beer. Take an outside lounger if the sun’s out, but there’s covered and indoor seating if it’s not. Where It's At Nearby Locales Gloria Osteria Cantina Valentina D'Lepak Pera Borgo Amai by Viktor Kaizen Chubbys Badam Table 45 Comet Daruma Malahide Lena The Pig's Ear Notions @ Two Pups The Rooftop @ Anantara The Marker Sofra Little Geno's Mama Shee Nutbutter Smithfield Shaku Maku Mad Yolks Rathmines Una Choux Bakery Parnell Street Bakery