Top Best French Restaurants in Dublin

"The room feels a little stuffy at The Greenhouse but the food of Finnish chef Mickael Viljanen is all wildness and adventure. Viljanen’s food is fueled by his Nordic roots, but he utilizes Irish ingredients, putting them into plates that sometimes feel like works of imagination. Things are not always as they seem, like celeriac roasted to make it look like aubergine, but they are always delicious."

"There’s a reason The Greenhouse snagged a Michelin star just a few years after it opened. The restaurant is a veritable showcase for Ireland's best produce, all prepared and plated with delicate, stylish panache. The menu changes continuously; in spring, plump lamb is paired with punchy wild garlic, and in fall, Sika deer complements blackberries and earthy wild mushrooms."

"Mikael Viljanen is a Finnish-born chef who’s called Dublin home for 20 years and has been manning the pass at The Greenhouse since 2012. Lauded for his precise, clean culinary wizardry, his restaurant was elevated from one to two Michelin star status in 2019 and remains one of the best places to eat in Dublin."

"Graham Neville is Dublin’s best chef without a Michelin star. In 2017, he teamed up with French owner Olivier Meisonnave of Dax, a basement restaurant named after Meisonnave’s home village in southwest France. The partnership transformed what was a reliable business lunch spot for those with flush expense accounts into something a lot more creative."

"Welcome to Dax Restaurant, one of the best fine dining restaurants in Dublin city center offering modern Irish-French cuisine for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: Smart CasualPhone: +353 1 676 1494"

"This dining room inspired by an old European architectural style makes visitors feel like they have just stepped back in time, and the classic French dishes perfect the atmosphere. The restaurant is elegant and peaceful, with fantastic Parisian artwork lining the walls. La Maison is the latest of Breton chef Olivier Quenet’s famous restaurants, serving a selection of French dishes such as huitre(oysters), traditionnel Coq au vin and Filet de Chevreuil (Venison fillet)."

"Nestled down a busy street that's usually crowded with Grogans-goers, you'll come across a lovely red French restaurant called La Maison. Seafood, freshly baked bread and champagne - spend your night like a true European."

"Located at Castle Market across from Grogan's, you've probably walked past it a billion times and not even realised that inside is the best paté you'll ever taste outside of France."

"Located next to The Merrion Hotel and opposite the Government Buildings, Pearl Brasserie is a cosy basement hideawau exuding style, glamour and luxury. The celebrated food takes casual dining to new levels. Winner of Restaurant of the Year 2009, it has been at the top of the pack in Dublin for 14 years."

"The French have one of the most famous cuisines in the world, so it comes as no surprise that the French-inspired brunch menu at Dublin’s L’Geuleton is a big crowd-pleaser. Hungry patrons come here to eat delicacies like fried potato has, grilled sea bass, French-inspired vanilla crepes with caramelised banana, maple butter, and butterscotch sauce. The homemade beef burgers are also a popular option with customers, as well as gnocchi with hazelnuts, greens, sundried tomato, and mozzarella."

"You can sit outside nursing a glass of wine in the sun and watching the hustle and bustle of Fade Street or tuck yourself away from the madness inside. The venue is huge with a homely, rustic feel to it - tables are lit by candle and 70s music played across the room. The food is surprisingly good, all with a French twist so if you're a fan of foie gras and onion soup this is the place for you."

"L’Gueuleton has always had stunning Parisian-style canopies, over it’s red brick front, but now they are really coming into their own. They’ve got seats and barrels for customers to sit or stand at, and twinkly lights overhead to gaze at. L’Gueuleton is a nice spot for a date and great vantage point to watch everyone run around Fade Street in the rain."

"Bresson brings relaxed fine dining to Monkstown and South County Dublin in a casual, comfortable and friendly ambience. The restaurant is named after photographer Henri Cartier Bresson, who shook up the formality of classical photography with spontaneity and casual brilliance. Executive Chef Temple..."

"Monkstown is a real treasure trove of restaurants, while Seapoint is a great little spot with a delicious kids' menu. There's a great booth for larger groups that allows you to trap the kids away from harm or mischief."

"Style / Ambiance: Tucked away on a small lane near St. Stephen’s Green, One Pico offers award-winning fine dining in a peaceful pocket of the city center. The fresh white exterior leads into a dining room of gold and beige, peppered with plush purple furnishings that make it easy to linger here for a while. Chef-proprietor Eamonn O’Reilly and head chef Ciaran McGill create wonderfully inventive dishes using local seasonal produce, changing the menu every month and never failing to impress O’Reilly’s many loyal disciples."

"A luxuriously styled restaurant that continues to fly under the radar, even that of the locals, located mere steps from Grafton Street. One Pico, under chef Ciaran McGill, delivers an elegant, continental gastronomic experience in the heart of Dublin. Particularly wonderful for lunch and pre-theatre."

"Chef-owner Eamonn O'Reilly cuts quite a dash, but it's his sophisticated, daring, contemporary cuisine that tends to seduce visitors to his...Read More"

"this french-style bistro offers classic dishes in a relaxed atmosphere that will have you feel like you’re dining in the centre of paris, creating a romantic atmosphere. there’s a number of menu options available at the green hen:. popular dishes include pan fried fillet of hake, celeriac steak and roast fillet of duck – you’re bound to find something to suit every palate!"

"This place makes you feel like you're chilling in some Parisian café, with amazing posters all over the walls and staff so French they just walked off the Champs-Elysées."

"Chez Max offers a short menu of French classics combined with smart service and affordable prices. The Baggot Street branch, in the basement of one of the area's Georgian townhouses, offers the added allure of outdoor (and heated) seating. You can't go wrong with the steak frites, with green beans on the side; and the wine list – all French, naturellement – is voluminous."

"A pleasant and informal bistro, Chez Max recreates the experience of a traditional Parisian café. There is a charming, intimate back garden with plants climbing the walls and shade cast by the building. All of the outdoor furniture is chic and comfortable, with white thatched chairs and small, round white marble tables."

"Chez Max has table and chairs tumbling onto the pedestrianized palace street. Typically French right down to its staff, try the croque monsieur or one of their drool-worthy sweet and savory crepes. They’re open from breakfast to dinner so there’s no bad time to stop for a coffee and a bite."

"This classic French-style bistro in the heart of Dublin serves a multi-course lunch and theatre menu making it great for groups. While I sat in the dining room the front area with the bar is really lovely and great if you’re looking for a quiet lunch. The menu includes local products such as these gorgeous Roaring Water Bay scallops with nduja, sweet corn and sour dough bread."

"This ultra-chic Temple Bar bistro has been recognised by the Michelin Guide for their innovative fusion of Irish and French cuisines. Acclaimed chef Stephen Gibson spent a decade working all over the world, culminating in Pichet's exciting à la carte menu that simply must be tasted."

"14-15 Trinity St, Dublin 2 Pichet is an award-winning, leading modern bistro which holds a Bid Gourmand from the Michelin Guide. The bistro will offer you quality dining, in a chic but still informal atmosphere. The food is being described as French, but with an Irish twist."

"Named after the river that bisects the park, Tolka Valley Park is a northside oasis complete with walking trails, a playground and a lake frequented by swans, kingfishers, herons and ducks. There’s one bridge over the river, and that’s the best spot to catch your breath (and take in the views of the river on either side). Tolka Valley Park’s 346 acres begin in Blanchardstown and extend northwards into wilder meadows, wetlands and woodland."

"Built at the beginning of the eighteenth century, St. Ann’s Church has become one of Dublin’s most popular parishes by virtue of its generosity."

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"Mimicking American diners of the 1950s, Irish retro-restaurant chain Eddie Rocket’s does dessert better than any of its rivals. Their chocolate brownies and cookie sliders are widely celebrated, but their milkshakes and malts made with premium dairy ice cream could qualify as desserts in and of themselves – the imaginative menu blends heavenly flavours like Kinder Bueno, Oreo cookie and Reese’s® Peanut Butter Cup."

"Sure it's a burger joint, but I think Eddie does a decent burger – and the milkshakes are the best in the land. Kids are king in this place, with colouring books, kids' menu and a gift on leaving. The menu is more of a treat, but the music and speed of service sometimes makes this the best choice."

"A greasy spoon vibe, this equivalent of a diner is absolutely fantastic and has possibly the best Irish breakfasts in town!. If you’re going to stuff your face, …"