Cheap Places to Eat in Dublin

"If you’re serious cocktail drinkers, your hen party needs to go to the Vintage Cocktail Club, a 1920s speakeasy style gem which is right next to Temple Bar. The cocktails are unusual, creative and pretty darn good. Basically every cocktail is an adventure."

"If you are looking for something outside the ordinary pub, this is a must. The speakeasy-themed bar offers amazing drinks and food. The decor on the roof top makes it seem like you have traveled back in time for one of their specialty drinks!"

"The ever elusive V.C.C. is just one big dreamy mystery, and we just love it. On their top floor, the rooftop bar doubles as a smoking area. A beautiful view, if there's no rain of course."

"Bunsen is the newest addition to the Wexford Street food trail and it promises authentic, American-style hamburgers with the perfect arrangement of beef, bun, cheese and toppings. Proprietor Tom Gleeson went through 12 different prototypes before settling on his current recipe and it's an excellent combination. Expect perfectly cooked Aberdeen Angus beef, oozy cheese, a soft bun and crunchy fried, all served on a classic red, plastic tray with a milkshake."

"City centerYou can’t order a burger rare in Ireland -- the Food Safety Authority basically banned it -- but the ones at Bunsen are as close as you can get. They mince the patties fresh every morning, so they’re allowed to chuck it on the grill and serve it medium pink and juicy. The menu is so small it fits on a business card, and there’s nothing for veggies in these here parts -- it’s good old-fashioned burgers, fries, and shakes, and that’s it."

"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 halves of a homemade bap."

"A vision in red, Angelina's is a beautiful canal-side restaurant with plenty of character, flavour and charm. The menu itself is made up of Italian, European and Irish influences, with everything from pork belly for brunch, to leek gnocchi and sausage pizzas for dinner."

"Like the idea of waterside drinking and dining as the temperatures rise?. Angelina's have pretty outdoor space facing the canal, so you can kick back with a couple of glasses and a plate of freshly made pasta while topping up your tan."

"If you are by the North Strand, consider yourself lucky because Da Mimmo is one of the best Italian restaurants in Dublin. Opened in 2010, it quickly outgrew its original place, with half the neighbourhood queuing to try one (or more!) items on their extensive pizza and pasta list. With high-quality food and prices considerably lower than many restaurants in the very centre, we really can’t think of a reason why this shouldn’t become your new regular spot on the Northside."

"The Penne Da Mimmo provides a great taste of Italy on a plate with its fresh Italian sausage and creamy red bell pepper sauce served over al dente pasta. Da Mimmo was our personal savior during our second trip to Dublin. Located less than a block from our less-than-fabulous apartment in a previously sketchy area of Dublin, this restaurant became our go-to for pasta, calzones and pizza."

"Located in the East Wall neighbourhood of North Dublin, Da Mimmo serve up quality pizza, pasta, and other Italian staples in a friendly and casual cafe-style dining area. Their wood-fired pizza is excellent and a contender for the best pizza in the capital. For a cosy, hearty, and tasty Italian lunch, it is hard to look past Da Mimmo."

"Really friendly tolerant staff, well used to kids wandering around. They have a great atmosphere, and plenty of choice for everybody with a massive menu – better again, with outlets in Dun Laoghaire, Tallaght, Dundrum and Blanchardstown and a few dotted around the city centre, they're a solid option wherever you happen to be."

"Bringing you fresh Italian cuisine within a relaxed and romantic setting, this city centre restaurant is a top spot for a date night dinner or weekend lunch. Boasting an extensive menu of pizzas, pastas, fine wines and refreshing aperitifs Pacino's will keep you sticking around 'til closing time."

"This romantic city centre restaurant is the perfect place for an Italian-style date night. The simple menu is jam-packed with delicious pasta and pizza dishes made from local ingredients, freshly cooked to order. Pacino's also offers an affordable early bird menu, perfect for a pre-show dinner."

"Find a restaurant or pub in Grafton St / South William St Area, Dublin City, Co. Dublin by browsing the listings below, or search for a restaurant or pub using this form:"

"Right outside the front door of the hotel is the LUAS tram terminus. Hop on at St. Stephen’s Green and hop off 15 minutes later at the biggest shopping centre in Ireland: Dundrum Town Centre. The list of stores is a who’s who in retail ecstasy: Harvey Nichols, House of Fraser, Karen Millen, Bershka, Coast, Gap, FCUK, Holllister, Monsoon, Zara and Pandora."

"The Dundrum Town Centre is Ireland’s biggest shopping mall, at over 120,000 square metres. Accessible from the city centre by bus and the Luas tram system’s green line, it has over 160 tenants. Here you will find high-end stores not available anywhere else in Dublin, such as Hollister Co., House of Fraser and Harvey Nichols."

"Dundrum Town Centre is a large shopping mall with more than 169 shops, cafes and restaurants. It also has a movie theatre complex and parking spaces that accommodate more than 3,400 cars."

"Originally a coaching inn, today Blackrock Market hosts over 50 traders and since its inception in 1996 has built up a reputation as one of the most popular markets in Dublin. Visitors can browse fine art, antique furnishings and handmade crafts; Hubert’s Bric-a-Brac in particular has a wide range of vintage finds of both Irish and European descent, including ceramics and pottery and vintage cameras from around the world. People come for the antiques and stay for the food; don’t miss the authentic Indian street food at 3 Leaves, an award-winning restaurant that dishes up pav bhaji (thick vegetable curry served with a roll) and pani puri (fried balls of hollow dough packed with savoury fillings such as chickpeas) to eager guests."

"Flip, a vegan and vegetarian burger bar from the owners of Blazing Salads, is one of Dublin’s vegan hot spots. Their burgers, which include black bean and quinoa, millet and sweet potato, and a sweetcorn and feta fritter, are handmade using organic grains, pulses, vegetables and seeds. Don’t mind if we do!"

"78- 79 Grafton Street, Dublin 2Mon – Fri from 7:30am, Sat 8am, Sun 9am. Bewley’s Grafton Street is one of Dublin’s most iconic and celebrated landmarks. As well as a selection of their freshly baked pastries and breads, they also serve a selection of delicious hot breakfasts."

"The granddaddy of the capital's cafés, and an essential part of the character of Grafton Street, Bewley's Oriental Café has served coffee and...Read More"

"Last but certainly not least is Coco Bó on O’Connell Street. Coco Bó use the finest quality ingredients from all around Ireland to make a delicious selection of whipped ice-cream. If you are feeling particularly adventurous you should try their specialty- delicious ice-cream sundae’s!"

"99 hot chocolates to get you through the colder mornings - more whipped cream you say?. A post shared by Coco Bó (@cocobodublin) on Oct 8, 2015 at 1:15am PDT"

"Why: You have to be careful when wandering the streets of Temple Bar because otherwise you can end up paying a lot of money for some bang average food. However, there are plenty of hidden gems to be found if you know where to look and Al Vesuvio is one of them. Located in Meeting House Square, its vast menu covers everything from fresh pasta and pizzas, to more hearty classic main courses such as veal Milanese."

"Right on Meeting House Square in Temple Bar, this place makes a great starting point for a night out. Al Vesuvio is a cosy spot serving top-notch Italian food seven days a week. We especially love the huge selection of pizzas with (rosse) and without (bianche) cheese."

"This is a family owned, homely restaurant based on bachelors walk, and you’ll need to have a good gander around to find the entrance but once you do, trust us when we say you won’t be disappointed. The authentic Italian food and wine alone make this one a winner but the service is what brings it over the top. The staff and the owners treat you like their own and you truly feel the Italian charm in this place."

"Hidden away in a basement in the city centre facing the river Liffey is Terra Madre. The small, plain, and unassuming interior reflects the food on offer at the restaurant – simple, authentic, and delicious Italian cooking. Terra Madre specialise in sourcing the finest Italian ingredients, including parmigiano reggiano vacche rosse, olive oil from Terena Ascolana olive trees, and fresh, handmade pasta."

"Terra Madre is one of my favourite places to go for an intimate meal. You'd walk right by this tiny restaurant without even noticing it. Inside there's only a handful of tables, it's dimly lit and it feels like you've walked out of Dublin and into the streets of Italy."

"Il Fuoco is one of the best restaurants in the centre of Dublin serving authentic Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, we only source the finest local ingredients to ensure the best dining experience for our customers. Enjoy a full Irish or continental breakfast, or swing by to sample our great pastry selections, lunch or dinner menus that are all specially prepared Read more…"