Restaurants
This is no way a definitive list just a guideline to what we like about Dublin. Please don't contact Discover Dublin. If you have any questions about any of our suggestions check out our Links page for more details. The following are a good example of the diversity of restaurants in Dublin.

Mid-priced:

Café Bar Deli
George's St,
Dublin 2.
01 677 1646
Yummy pizza and pasta.
Wagamama
King's St.
01 478 2152
Healthy Japanese cuisine
Steps of Rome
Chatham St.
Dublin 2
01 670 5630
Best and most authentic pizza in town. Very reasonable and lovely, lively Italian staff
Elephant & Castle
Temple Bar
Dublin 2
01 6793121
Popular & busy. Great breakfasts and possibly the best chicken wings in the Western Hemisphere!
Acapulco
Georges St.
Dublin 2
01 677 1085
Busy, lively and noisy Mexican restaurant
Havana Tapas Bar
3 Camden Market Grantham St
Dublin 8
01 476 0046
The best Tapas in Dublin. Also ideal for just a coffee or glass of wine because of it's laid back atmosphere.

Botticelli

3 Temple Bar Dublin 2
01 672 7289
Situated in the heart of Temple Bar, this authentic Italian restaurant is recognised for its traditional cuisine.

Odessa

Dame Court
Dublin 2
Superb cocktails and atmosphere on two levels. Excellent weekend brunch.

Yamamouri

Sth Great Georges St
Dublin 2
Good Japanese style food in great atmosphere with big banquet style tables.

Mao

Chatham Row
Dublin 2

 
Superb Asian fusion food very reasonably priced in bright, modern surroundings. Great flames to be seen in open-style kitchen!

Aya

Dublin 2
Fantastic sushi in authentic surroundings.

Avoca Handweavers

Suffolk St
Dublin 2
 
Delicious food, home-cooked style in cafe above this wonderful shop. Great brunch.

Bankok Cafe

Parnell St
Dublin 2
Excellent Thai food served in very basic surroundings with warm and authentic atmosphere.
Mid to high-priced:
Fado Restaurant at the Mansion House
Dawson St Dublin 2
01 676 7200
This restaurant offers modern Irish food with a hint of Mediterranean and Asian influences.

Brownes Brasserie

22 St. Stephens Green
Dublin 2
01 638 3939
Located in a beautifully restored Georgian townhouse, and serves traditional food with a modern slant.
Tante Zoe's
1 Crow St, Dublin 2
01 679 4407
This is a lively Cajun/Creole restaurant with great food
Barracuda
Strand Road Bray Co. Wicklow
01 276 5686
This fantastic steak & seafood restaurant is located on the Bray Promenade and has spectacular sea views and a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
The Tea Rooms
The Clarence Hotel
East Essex St Dublin 2
01 670 7766
Pricey, but lovely atmosphere

Les Freres Jacques

74 Dame St Dublin 2
01 679 4555
One of Dublin's foremost and well loved French restaurants
Chapter One
18/19 Parnell Sq Dublin 1
 
Amazing food, gorgeous ambiance, this is an extremely pleasant and comfortable restaurant.
Eden
Meeting House Square
Temple Bar
Dublin 2
 
Excellent food in very stylish surroundings. Book a table on the heated terrace in the Summer, and enjoy your meal whilst watching one of the open-air movies screened in the square.
Mermaid
Dame Street
Dublin 2
 
Fantastic food in comfortable surroundings
Pacific
Sycamore St
Dublin 2
 
Modern and sleek in design serving delicious food and good service
Diep Le Shaker
Pembroke Rd
Dublin 2
 
Delicious Thai food served in plush surroundings
Dublin Cafes
Sufi's Cafe
Stephens St Lr Dublin 2
01 679 8577
This is a late night cafe with excellent music, great food and a friendly atmosphere
Simon's Place
Georges St
Dublin 2
01 679 7821
Well-established, busy and vibrant cafe. Fantastic.
Busy Feet & Coco Cafe
Sth William St Dublin 2
01 679 9514
Lovely atmosphere, great Irish stew.
Cafe Mokka
Sth William St Dublin 2
01 679 8475
Busy late night cafe.
Sup
Sth William St Dublin 2
01 679 7717
Hearty and varied soup and tasty sambos.
Lemon
66 Sth William St Dublin 2
01 672 9044
Always busy, great coffee and crepes.
Bewley's Cafe
Westmoreland St Dublin 2
01 635 5400
Famous Dublin cafe.
The Winding Stair
Ormond Quay Lr Dublin 1
01 873 3292
Enjoy a tasty lunch while reading from your favourite book in this atmospheric Dublin gem.
Vegetarian Cafes
Cafe Fresh

Powerscourt Townhouse Centre
Dublin 2

01 671 9669
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Daily specials, excellent food
Juice
73 Sth Great Georges St
Dublin 2
01 475 7856
Fantastic fruit and veg juices. Modern decor and nice friendly staff
Cornucopia
Wicklow St
Dublin 2
01 677 7583
Well-established and busy vegan and vegetarian restaurant
Govindas
5 Aungier St
Dublin 2
01 475 0309
Part of the International Hare Krishna food chain
The Chameleon
Fownes St
Temple Bar
Dublin 2
01 671 0362
Indonesian cuisine. Gorgeous atmosphere and interesting choices for veggies.