Best Lunch Restaurants in Dublin

"Brother Hubbard is a recent addition to trendy Capel Street and they're setting the bar high. Coffee and tea is sourced from two of the best Dublin suppliers, 3FE and Wall and Keogh and their homemade drinks including orange and lemon barley water and rose, raspberry and apple are refreshing and different. In recent months they have really stepped up their sweet treat offerings and there are now a range of baked goods from scones to friandes as well more dessert-style items."

"Nestled in between Camden Street and Pleasants Place, The Cake Caf� is one of Dublin's hidden gems. Every aspect of this building has been thought through from the solar paneling that powers the caf� to their ethical coffee and, most importantly, their food and cakes. If you're looking to sample baked goods of the highest order, order a cake or small treats for any occasion, or simply enjoy lunch using fresh, local ingredients then this is the perfect place to slip into."

"At Michelle Darmody's dreamy little Cake Café local, organic, and seasonal are the words to live by, where you can chow down on simple savory...Read More"

"You can’t go wrong with any of the offerings in The Cake Café. We have a special fondness for the lemon yoghurt cake, though."

"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."

"After one visit here, we’re certain you’ll fall in love with this bright and contemporary café just like we have. It’s one of our favourite places to visit when we’re in Dublin—the food is fantastic, the staff are friendly and helpful, and best of all it has a lovely welcoming atmosphere. You simply cannot go wrong with ordering a traditional Irish fry from this place."

"Grab yourself some sweet or savoury crepes, get a flat white to go and you have yourself aLemon Jelly kind of start to the day!. This glass-paned cafe on the Millenium Walkway is open every day until 9pm giving you everything you need to make it a Make Life Richer kind of a day!"

"Lemon Jelly is a fresh, young cafe located on Millenium Walkway in Dublin City centre, minutes from Jervis Street shopping centre, The Ha'Penny Bridge and Temple Bar."

"This cozy family-run place pulsates the spirit of an Argentinian-Irish amalgamation, offering a refreshing all-daybreakfast experience that takes their guests on an unprecedented culinary adventure. While the name means ‘soul’ in Spanish, it also stands for the initials of the four daughters in the family which runs this thriving café. The cafe resonates with health and happiness."

"A family-run Argentinian cafe on the South Circular Road, Alma has become well known for their signature dulce de leche pancakes. This dish is a flavour sensation - rich dulce de leche sauce, brandy and orange mascarpone and blood orange slices."

"A brunch spot with a sweet twist – Alma means soul in Spanish but is also the initials for the daughters in the family. Alma does a selection of Argentinian food using Irish produce. This makes it so much more than just the typical brunch spot."

"Average Rating - 4.7Total Number of Ratings - 50+Location - Dublin City NorthAverage price - £££££Review - Great service, thank you!. View Sprout & Co-Exchequer Street Menu"

"Cocu is another Dublin spot with multiple locations, with a foodie philosophy based around “quality, creativity, simplicity”. Offering a variety of healthy dishes for all dietary needs, you’ll catch us gnawing on a yoghurt pot and some avocado for breakfast, or some pumpkin curry and harvest flatbread for lunch."

"Meltdown on Crow Street in Temple Bar serves up melted cheese madness and artisan coffee. They take the wonderful Irish delicacy, that is the cheese toasty, to a whole new level with a range of drool-worthy flavours. There are five decadent sandwiches on offer with each one cheesier than the last."

"Brasserie 66 is not a place that strikes you as child friendly but if you liked their food before you had kids, you’ll be happy to hear that kids are welcome and catered for. The restaurant has some booster seats and child dishes at a reduced price: ask the server for details as I don’t recall seeing a kids menu as such. Address: 66-67 South Great George’s Street, Dublin"

"A fixed feature on George’s street that brings an honest-to-goodness approach to tasty food delivering hearty flavours in an atmospheric setting. The eclectic cocktail menu is definitely worth exploring, and they also offer a creative mocktail menu too. Early Bird Menu: Sunday to Wednesday all evening."

"Tucked away behind Dublin Castle, this little restaurant serves pizza, pasta, fresh fish and seriously mouth-watering Italian desserts in an especially cosy atmosphere. A tiny place accommodating less than 20 people at the same time, it almost feels like having dinner (or lunch) at your Italian friends’ home. The extremely welcoming owners (Carlo cooks, Elaine takes care of the guests) will take you through the menu, recommend wines to go with your chosen plate and give you tips for your next Italian holiday on top."

"Hidden behind Dublin Castle is a teeny tiny pizzeria run by a two-person team. They will take your order, cook your food and welcome you into what feels more like a home than a restaurant with cute artworks on the walls, about five or so tables and a wide-open view to the back, where glorious pizza smells waft out. There's no rush or stress about the place as some pro-Pizzaiolotakes care of the grub."

"If you are visiting Dublin Castle, make sure to stop by for lunch at Botega Toffoli. It’s a cosy Italian restaurant run by Elaine and Carlo. Ideal for casual dining, the restaurant is well-known for its tasty pizzas that cost between €16 – €18."

"A little trip away from Dublin City Centre, it’s the perfect romantic location for beach strolls or some sunset portraits. It has the tall grass, sea air and the iconic Poolbeg Towers as the quintessentially-Dublin backdrop!. A great spot for an engagement session, an elopement or a lovely portrait spot on a wedding day if you’re driving in from the south side."

"The long line of buggies parked at the entrance of Yamamori gives away the family friendliness of the place and indeed, kids here are welcome. The place offers decent Asian food and simple dishes such as noodles and stir fries are usually appreciated by kids as well, even if there is no kids menu as such available. Address: 73 South Great George’s Street, Dublin"

"A post shared by The Hungry Culchie (@hungryculchie) on Feb 21, 2018 at 10:41am PST. One of the newer restaurants in the city of Dublin, Asahi Asian Street Food has a striking interior, where wooden tables provide a touch of warmth and contribute to the overall modern setting. The restaurant allows guests to dine-in but also has a take-away service."

"It's one of the bigger sushi venues in the city, it's got a long table that's ideal for larger groups."