Dublin Restaurants

[AT5760]

I'll be visiting Dublin soon and staying near Trinity College. Any must visit spots to eat? I'll have a couple of lunches and evenings free.

 

[MarcelNL]

If Dublin is anything like Belfast it'll be packed with places doing really interesting modern cooking, very much cutting edge. My best goto guides for Belfast were locals, in the absence of foodies I usually scan tripadvisor.

 

[Sdo]

Hi,

Dublin has some really nice spots to go out and have a meal. Not sure, what your preferences are price and food wise.

Also, I am not sure if Dublin is packed with "cutting edge" restaurants like in Belfast but I am pretty sure that most of the restaurants here are always pretty packed. Reservation is mandatory mainly for dinner.

There is an amazing Thai restaurant in Ranelagh which is 5 stops from the Trinity College LUAS ( tram - Green Line ) stop. The owner is a great Irish lad and is married with a Thai lady who cooks amazing stuff. The Night Market is the restaurants name and I strongly advise a visit to this one. Here - Nightmarket - Traditional, Authentic Thai Food in Dublin

For brunch / lunch there are quite a lot of choices but IMHO the below differentiate themselves from the others I have tried.

Brother Hubbard is usually very good and is only a couple of stops from the Trinity College LUAS stop or their new place in Ranelagh. - Introducing our newest location: Brother Hubbard Ranelagh - Brother Hubbard

Bibi's - This one is awesome and is worth a visit. A bit harder to find but follow the coordinates . Reservation is important here - Bibi's | Home

Dolce Sicily - This is another great spot which is now more famous but still delivering great stuff. It is an Italian Patisserie ( owners are Sicilian ) and the Cannoli and the Pistachio Tiramisu are delicious. Everything is delicious there actually.
They have opened a restaurant floor too in the beginning of the pandemic and the food they serve is also very good and with reasonable prices. Their Amatriciana is great. Here - Dolce Sicily - Authentic Italian Patisserie

Cheers and enjoy Dublin! Ah! Bring a jacket.

 

[Helicon]

It's true that there are some really innovative, creative restaurants in Dublin right now. If I were making a list of places I'd highly recommend, I'd include the following:

1) Chapter One
2) Forest Avenue
3) Library Street
4) Margadh RHA
5) Locks
6) Winding Stair
7) Variety Jones
8) Orwell Road

Other less innovative but worthy spots: Fish Shop - best fish & chips in Dublin by far; Nightmarket – as Sdo wrote, it's fabulous Thai food; The Pepper Pot – get the pear & bacon sandwich or the bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon; Nomo Ramen – finally an authentic (and excellent) ramen shop; and Bread 41 – literally everything they bake is top-tier.

And if you want the best sandwiches in Dublin, pay a visit to 147 Deli on the Northside, especially once they've announced their weekly special on Instagram.

 

[Sdo]

It's true that there are some really innovative, creative restaurants in Dublin right now. If I were making a list of places I'd highly recommend, I'd include the following:

1) Chapter One
2) Forest Avenue
3) Library Street
4) Margadh RHA
5) Locks
6) Winding Stair
7) Variety Jones
8) Orwell Road

Other less innovative but worthy spots: Fish Shop - best fish & chips in Dublin by far; Nightmarket – as Sdo wrote, it's fabulous Thai food; The Pepper Pot – get the pear & bacon sandwich or the bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon; Nomo Ramen – finally an authentic (and excellent) ramen shop; and Bread 41 – literally everything they bake is top-tier.

And if you want the best sandwiches in Dublin, pay a visit to 147 Deli on the Northside, especially once they've announced their weekly special on Instagram.

Some spots there I have never tried. Thanks for the list!

Bread 41 is amazing!

Cheers.

 

[AT5760]

I didn’t have as much open time as I’d thought I might. So, I didn’t end up making reservations anywhere and walk ins apparently aren’t much of an option. But, I did get to Bread 41 pretty much every day for breakfast. Some of the best baked goods I’ve ever had. Outstanding!

I did manage to get in to Fish Shop for a late lunch one day. The fish was good, the chips were fantastic and clearly freshly made. The smoked haddock croquettes were the highlight and are freaking genius. It had a nice wine list too.

Thanks for the recommendations! I enjoyed my brief visit to the city.

 

[EnderzShadow]

Hi,

Dublin has some really nice spots to go out and have a meal. Not sure, what your preferences are price and food wise.

Also, I am not sure if Dublin is packed with "cutting edge" restaurants like in Belfast but I am pretty sure that most of the restaurants here are always pretty packed. Reservation is mandatory mainly for dinner.

There is an amazing Thai restaurant in Ranelagh which is 5 stops from the Trinity College LUAS ( tram - Green Line ) stop. The owner is a great Irish lad and is married with a Thai lady who cooks amazing stuff. The Night Market is the restaurants name and I strongly advise a visit to this one. Here - Nightmarket - Traditional, Authentic Thai Food in Dublin

For brunch / lunch there are quite a lot of choices but IMHO the below differentiate themselves from the others I have tried.

Brother Hubbard is usually very good and is only a couple of stops from the Trinity College LUAS stop or their new place in Ranelagh. - Introducing our newest location: Brother Hubbard Ranelagh - Brother Hubbard

Bibi's - This one is awesome and is worth a visit. A bit harder to find but follow the coordinates . Reservation is important here - Bibi's | Home

Dolce Sicily - This is another great spot which is now more famous but still delivering great stuff. It is an Italian Patisserie ( owners are Sicilian ) and the Cannoli and the Pistachio Tiramisu are delicious. Everything is delicious there actually.
They have opened a restaurant floor too in the beginning of the pandemic and the food they serve is also very good and with reasonable prices. Their Amatriciana is great. Here - Dolce Sicily - Authentic Italian Patisserie

Cheers and enjoy Dublin! Ah! Bring a jacket.

What would you recommend for more traditional Irish fare?