Where to eat on Valentine's Day
- Ronan Doyle
- Jan 27
- 5 min read
Updated: Jan 28
We’re long-time sceptics of ever venturing into a restaurant on Valentine’s Day, an occasion second only to the Christmas season for souped-up set menus charging through the nose for a strictly time-limited table. But we recognise that not everyone has the kitchen confidence (or, let’s be real in Dublin these days, kitchen access that’s not shared with far too many others) to whip up a show-stopper meal that says what no Hallmark card ever could. So here’s our loving gift to you - top tips for delicious dinners that won’t rinse or rush you – and that aren’t already booked to the rafters. Yet. Be quick...
Gursha, Poolbeg Street
With a name that literally refers to the act of lovingly feeding another with your hands, Gursha couldn’t be any better suited to the corny couple moments that make Valentine’s play like The Purge for PDAs. All gag reflexes aside, this excellent Ethiopian spot is one of the best places around town to try out East African food, with mixed plates of five (meaty) or six (vegan) dishes mopped up with deliciously airy injera flatbread. Book here.
