Best Fine Dining in Dundrum

"Justly famed, Chapter One has been serving up contemporary Irish cuisine-with-a-French-twist for over 20 years. The dining room is comfortable and elegant, with all those starched white tablecloths nicely offset by warm lighting and exposed brick walls. Ross Lewis's food is serious and not cheap: the à la carte prices reflect its Michelin-starred rating – but there are excellent set-price lunch and pre-theatre options too."

"Michelin star awarded since 2007, Chapter One is one of the finest restaurants in the city and an ideal place to celebrate a special occasion. The food is insanely good – so much so that Chef Ross Lewis was invited to oversee the banquet held in Queen Elizabeth II’s honour during her 2011 state visit. Housed in the basement of the Dublin Writers Museum, the room is minimal but elegant."

"We sat in the bar before beginning the tasting menu and I loved seasonal approach to cocktails. While there is a list of popular cocktails, I chose the Can’t Beat a Bramble with lillet, chambord, St.Germain, Blackberry Syrup and beetroot. It was created to reflect the first dish on the menu of Irish beetroot, charred baby cucumber, watermelon and goat’s cheese."

"It offers a grown-up dining experience, traditional in the best sense of the word, with white tablecloths, low lighting and endless bottles of (mostly Italian) wine lining the walls. Fresh fish is delivered daily, displayed to patrons at a wet counter by the restaurant entrance and transformed by the chef into a selection of authentic Italian dishes. These include capesante gratinate (oven-baked scallops covered in breadcrumbs and parmesan) and the house speciality: fresh calamari and gamberi with spicy spinach."

"Think white linen clothed tables lining a cobblestone street; Rosa Madre has made outdoor dining classy!. This seafood restaurant has only the finest quality fish caught by local fishermen. In the heart of Temple Bar, this restaurant makes for a lovely romantic location for a meal with that special someone."

"Rosa Madre is the most authentic Italian restaurant in Dublin. We are located in the heart of Temple Bar, one of the most exciting and vibrant areas of Dublin with great shops, bars and many five stars hotels. We specialize in fresh fish, delivered daily by local suppliers and we guarantee to..."

"In an era when casual dining is more popular than ever, a hit of buttoned-up elegance can go a long way. At Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, the waitstaff dons three-piece suits and plates hide under shiny silver cloches. Yes, it’s formal and yes, it’s fancy, but the Irish have a way of doing luxury well—and without pretension."

"From the name of the top three - Guilbaud, Lebrun and Robin - that made this place happen in the 80s, right down to picture perfect …"

"On the Michelin guide for 2020, Pearl Brasserie is an award-winning find dining restaurant that specialises in French food (naturally). The basement setting is surprisingly light, while the interiors are dressed in a modern yet formal style. Classic French ingredients are employed to fill the tempting menu which showcases produce like quail, crab and foie gras."

"Located in the opulent surroundings of Dublin's Mansion House on Dawson Street, Fire has been built in what was originally the Lord Mayor's supper room and is now a magnificent space with stained glass windows and vaulted ceilings. The food is all locally sourced and cooked to a high standard with a good mix of meat, vegetarian options and seafood - the jumbo prawn starter is the house speciality. There is also a special steak menu with a variety of cuts of ages, marinated beef that are sure to make a meat-lover's mouth water."

"FIRE Steakhouse boast possibly the best outdoor dining terrace in Dublin City. This stunning space overlooks the beautiful Lord Mayor’s garden and is great for a bit of people watching on Dawson Street. The terrace is large so there’s plenty of room for safe, social distancing and features a retractable roof and a glass balcony, ensuring that you can enjoy a meal and drinks with friends whatever the weather."

"FIRE is located in the heart of Dublin in the popular Dawson St. area. Offering exclusive dining options in a historical dining room including the best private dining in Dublin. A mix of styles the current structure was built in 1891 as the Lord Mayor’s Supper Room."

"Liath, the Irish word for grey, is a fine dining restaurant created by chef Damien Grey. Grey was the co-owner of the one-star Michelin Star Restaurant, 'Heron And Grey' which closed at the start of the year. Right now, getting a booking here is like gold dust."

"BANG Restaurant, recommended by the Michelin Guide, offers discerning diners exquisite culinary experiences. From the unique experience of 'The Gathering' Tasting Menu, a seven course meal proudly showcasing the very best of Ireland, to the long-established pre-theatre menu, these dishes are synonymous with local culture and high quality. Passionate about food, menus are seasonal, fresh and locally sourced."

"One of the top hotels in Dublin, the five-star Fitzwilliam, can also boast about having one of the top restaurants in the city, Glovers Alley. Dublin-born Andrew McFadden first went to London to show off his culinary talents and, at age 28, became the youngest chef ever to earn a Michelin star in the UK. McFadden decided to return to his roots and opened Glovers Alley in tandem with the hotel."

"A baby pink restaurant that is home to one of the most talented chefs in the country right now - Mr Andy McFadden. Gourmet food and a luxurious venue - what more could you want?"

"This other much loved local chain sells some of the most decadent donuts you'll find. From Nutella ring donuts to peanut buttercup flavour, their moreish fillings and toppings will satisfy even the sweetest tooth. They've even recently started selling UNICORN donuts which pretty much makes them legends in our eyes."

"We ate this unicorn donut at Offbeat Donut Company in the land of leprechauns. The irony is palpable. It was a dark day when we realized that our favorite Dublin donut shop had closed."

"Combining handmade donuts with ridiculously inventive flavours (a 99, anyone?) They’re sold in a couple of locations in Dublin – like the 147 Café on Parnell Street, Vice Coffee, and the Dublin Barista Company as well as directly from the source."

"Located in Pearse DART station, these donuts are full, flavoursome and delicious. Featuring oozing cream-filled centres and quirky seasonal themes – they're sure not to disappoint."

"The place that put donuts on the map, 'Aungier Danger' is paving the way for Dublin's donut scene. Featuring a huge inventive and mouth-watering selection including banoffee, honey foam and raspberry ripple – these guys know how to impress."

"The new kid on the block – but if the queues out the door during its first week have told us anything, it’s that they are seriously popular. The flavour creations are excellent and the quality is seriously fresh."

"#redvelvet :#donut #lovindublin #dublindonuts #aungierdanger #crip mescene #dublinfoodie. A photo posted by Suzimags (@maguir) on Nov 17, 2015 at 4:14am PST"

"Maldron Hotel and Leisure Centre Tallaght is the perfect base for business or leisure visits to Ireland's capital city. Offering the finest accommodation Tallaght has to offer, all of our 119 guest rooms are furnished in a contemporary style with complimentary Wi-Fi access as standard. Maldron Hotel Tallaght's doors open onto Tallaght Business Park, Square Shopping Centre & Tallaght Hospital."

"Opium is a versatile hangout boasting its own indoor garden space. By day, this place is a stunning Asian restaurant but by nightfall the venue becomes one of Dublin's best clubs. Expect state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, with DJs churning out feel-good party tunes."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Opium (@opiumdublin) on Jun 7, 2019 at 7:24am PDT"

"This Chapelizod haunt has been busy upgrading their beer garden over the past few weeks in preparation for outdoor dining this summer and has a capacity of 190 people. Owner Declan Cummins said: "'Where the Strawberry Beds sweep down to Liffey, and kissed away the worries from my brow'. As famously sang by Ronnie Drew, the Strawberry Hall are ready to make it all better this summer with our beautiful new riverside beer garden."

"One of my favourite places to go for an evening stroll in Dublin would have to be Dun Laoghaire. The stunning seaside town is the perfect place to buy ice cream and walk along the pier. It only takes a half-hour to walk the full length of the pier and on a sunny day, Teddy’s ice cream stall is open at the lighthouse that acts as a great reward."

"There’s just something about gazing out onto the waters of Dun Laoghaire Pier that draws so many couples under its spell. Love works in mysterious ways after all, so be sure to stroll by the waters on Valentine’s Day to stop and take it all in."

"Millennium Bridge is a pedestrian bridge of Dublin that spans the River Liffey joining Eustace Street in Temple Bar to the north quays. Built in 2000 as a dedication at the turn of the millennium, this bridge is has portal frame structure made up of a slender steel truss and resting on reinforced concrete haunches. Designed by Howley Harrington Architects wit...Read more"

"Located in the opulent surroundings of Dublin's Mansion House on Dawson Street, Fire has been built in what was originally the Lord Mayor's supper room and is now a magnificent space with stained glass windows and vaulted ceilings. The food is all locally sourced and cooked to a high standard with a good mix of meat, vegetarian options and seafood - the jumbo prawn starter is the house speciality. There is also a special steak menu with a variety of cuts of ages, marinated beef that are sure to make a meat-lover's mouth water."

"FIRE Steakhouse boast possibly the best outdoor dining terrace in Dublin City. This stunning space overlooks the beautiful Lord Mayor’s garden and is great for a bit of people watching on Dawson Street. The terrace is large so there’s plenty of room for safe, social distancing and features a retractable roof and a glass balcony, ensuring that you can enjoy a meal and drinks with friends whatever the weather."

"FIRE is located in the heart of Dublin in the popular Dawson St. area. Offering exclusive dining options in a historical dining room including the best private dining in Dublin. A mix of styles the current structure was built in 1891 as the Lord Mayor’s Supper Room."