Chapter One
North of the Liffey
Flawless haute cuisine and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere make this Michelin-starred restaurant in the basement of the Dublin Writers Museum our choice…
Etto
Dublin
Award-winning restaurant and wine bar that does contemporary versions of classic Italian cuisine. All the ingredients are fresh, the presentation is…
Banyi Japanese Dining
Temple Bar
This compact restaurant in the heart of Temple Bar has arguably the best Japanese cuisine in Dublin. The rolls are divine, and the sushi as good as any…
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
Dublin
This Michelin two-star is understandably considered the best in the country by its devotees, who proclaim Guillaume Lebrun's French haute cuisine the most…
Pi Pizza
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Reg White cut his pie-making teeth at flour + water in San Francisco before opening this fabulous restaurant in 2018, and it's already a contender for…
Assassination Custard
Dublin
It doesn't look like much, but this is one of the tastiest treats in town. The small menu changes daily – think roasted cauliflower with toasted dukkah,…
Michael's
Dublin
Sure, it's a little bit of a trek from the city centre. But a trip to Michael's is well worth the effort – this is probably the best seafood in the city…
Clanbrassil House
Dublin
With an emphasis on family-style sharing plates, this intimate restaurant consistently turns out exquisite dishes, cooked on a charcoal grill. Think rib…
Da Mimmo's
Dublin
The son of the original owners converted what was once a traditional fish-and-chip shop into this sit-down restaurant, now serving some of the best…
Mr Fox
North of the Liffey
In a gorgeous Georgian townhouse on Parnell Sq, the fantastic Mr Fox is cooking some of the finest food in the city. The plates celebrate Irish…
Coburg Brasserie
Dublin
The French-inspired, seafood-leaning cuisine at this revamped hotel brasserie puts the emphasis on shellfish: the all-day menu offers oysters, mussels and…
Farmer Brown's
Dublin
The hicky-chic decor and mismatched furniture won't be to everyone's liking, but there's no disagreement about the food, which makes this spot our choice…
Fegan's 1924
North of the Liffey
A slice of rural Ireland in the city centre: this wonderful cafe is all distressed furniture and rustic charm, but there's nothing old-fashioned about the…
Dublin
Cramped and easily mistaken for any old cafe, Juniors is hardly ordinary. Designed to imitate a New York deli, the food (Italian-influenced, all locally…
Legal Eagle
North of the Liffey
With the aesthetic of an old Dublin pub, combined with a kitchen churning out top-notch comfort food, this is one of Dublin's best new restaurants. There…
Manifesto
Dublin
A table at this tiny Italian joint, which has a loyal legion of fans, is worth the wait. Pizzas are expertly charred with carefully curated toppings like…
Camden Kitchen
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Tucked away off busy Camden St, this inviting little bistro prides itself on its fresh, seasonal menu of changing and beautifully presented dishes, like…
Fade Street Social
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Two restaurants in one, courtesy of renowned chef Dylan McGrath. At the front, the buzzy tapas bar, which serves gourmet bites from a beautiful open…
Murphy's Ice Cream
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Get your sugar hit on with a visit to what might be the best ice-cream shop in the country. Everything is handmade with fresh ingredients from Dingle,…
Eatyard
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Spend an hour or two eating and drinking your way through a dozen or so of the city’s best food vendors. There's always seasonal produce, and plenty of…
Pichet
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Head chef Stephen Gibson (formerly of L'Ecrivain) delivers his version of modern French cuisine to this newly refurbished dining room, whose elegance…
Port House
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
This dark cavern restaurant is full of flickering candlelight. The extensive, delicious Spanish tapas menu is best enjoyed with the impressive Iberian…
Dillinger's
Dublin
This trendy American-style diner is small, so expect a wait if you want to go for the (excellent) weekend brunch. It’s worth it just to taste the amazing…
Legit Coffee Co
Dublin
A rare trendy spot in the middle of one of Dublin’s most traditional streets, Legit is full of stripped-down wood, speciality teas and strong espressos. A…
Thundercut Alley
North of the Liffey
This tiny, hipper-than-thou joint is a great little spot full of electric-bright '80s decor with a menu of delicious cocktails and mouthwatering nibbles…
Bunsen
Temple Bar
The tag line says Straight Up Burgers, but Bunsen serves only the tastiest, most succulent lumps of prime beef cooked to perfection and served between two…
Uno Mas
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Sister restaurant to Dublin favourite Etto, Uno Mas quickly rose in the popularity stakes following its launch in late 2018. Expect to see dishes like…
Silk Road Café
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
This vaguely Middle Eastern–North African–Mediterranean gem on the ground floor of the Chester Beatty Library is no ordinary museum cafe. Complementing…
Enoteca Delle Langhe
North of the Liffey
Developer, Italophile and, latterly, outspoken parliamentarian Mick Wallace's Italian Quarter – as the lane between Ormond Quay and Great Strand St is…
North of the Liffey
One of the better Japanese restaurants in town is this low-lit spot that serves freshly crafted sushi and other Japanese specialities for those who don't…
Winding Stair
North of the Liffey
In a beautiful Georgian building that once housed the city’s most beloved bookshop – the ground floor still is one – the Winding Stair’s conversion to…
Yarn
North of the Liffey
With a 1st-floor terrace view of the Ha'Penny Bridge, this might be the city's coolest pizza joint. Add that it serves excellent drinks (pizza and Aperol,…
Neon
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
A brilliant spot that specialises in authentic Thai and Vietnamese street food, served in takeaway boxes, which you can eat at home or in the canteen…
Little Bird
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
This cafe started life as an adjunct to the yoga studio upstairs and has since grown into one of Portobello's most desirable coffee spots, which in this…
Kinara
Dublin
Connoisseurs of the various cuisines of South Asia can distinguish between Indian and Pakistani fare; this exceptional restaurant specialising in the…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Dublin's answer to the American Dean & DeLuca chain is this upmarket food hall and wine cellar, which is where discerning Dubliners come to buy their…
Brother Hubbard
North of the Liffey
Anchored by its excellent baristas (beans by coffee experts 3FE), this cafe also does a fantastic menu of sandwiches, flatbreads and salads. The recent…
Coppinger Row
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Virtually all of the Mediterranean basin is represented on the ever-changing, imaginative menu here. Choices include the likes of pan-fried hake with…
Chameleon
Temple Bar
Friendly and full of character, Chameleon is draped in exotic fabrics and serves renditions of Indonesian classics such as satay, gado gado and nasi…
Cliff Townhouse
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Located in a beautiful townhouse on St Stephen's Green, Cliff Townhouse is a confident expression of the very best of Irish cuisine. The emphasis is on…
