Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Enniskerry

"The awning outside this local eatery on Capel Street declares, “This is the café you have been looking for.” The plant-filled independent café focuses on simple, pure food and takes pride in making everything from scratch. Breakfast and brunch are served seven days a week, with brunch available until nearly 4 pm. Dig into the lightly scrambled Turkish eggs menemen, with herbs and feta, or treat yourself to the signature French toast with white chocolate and coconut mascarpone."

"If you want a Michelin-starred experience with less of an impact on your wallet then don't shy away from Dublin's other, much-coveted, fine dining experience. Situated just over the Liffey on Parnell Square, Chapter One features wide ranging menus from the Kitchen Table Tasting menu with matching wines to the decidedly more cost effective Pre-Theatre menu which offers 3 courses for �36.50. The restaurant itself offers some private dining rooms as well as the experience of dining at the 'Chef's table' – a volcanic rock table that allows the diners to look into the kitchen and speak with the chefs as they enjoy their meal; a unique dining experience with the credentials to match."

"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."

"Ross Lewis’ basement restaurant has retained a Michelin star since 2007 with its elegant, modern European dishes that celebrate the terroir of Ireland paired with impeccable service."

"Cornucopia serves vegetarian and vegan dishes at affordable prices|© Cornucopia. Centrally located on Wicklow Street, Cornucopia has been a family-run business since 1986. After discovering the joys of a raw vegan diet while living in Boston and working for a health organisation, the restaurant’s founders returned to Dublin and opened a restaurant that promoted the benefits of whole food."

"A staple of Wexford Street for the last 20 years, Cornucopia is one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Dublin. Just off Grafton Street, serving from breakfast to dinner you’ll find hearty stews, veg bakes, bulked-out salads and lots of tempting free-from options at this mother-and-daughter owned restaurant."

"It’s a pity we couldn’t find a good daytime photo of this area of Fade street social because it does get an awful lot of sun. Cocktails and bar bites out here would be heaven. They do 2 for 1 cocktails on a Tuesday, so maybe that’s the day to go for those on a budget."

"Balfes' is the perfect place to go for brunch and a few cocktails with your pals. While the whole menu is fairly tasty, the pancakes are something else altogether. Made with oats and cooked in coconut oil, these are some of the most virtuous pancakes in Dublin, but thankfully they taste absolutely delicious."

"Balfes brasserie in The Westbury Hotel is all about a plush dining experience. No plastic cutlery in here, oh no. Expect beautifully presented cuisine, marble tables, deep leather booths and very flattering lighting – perfect for that post-meal selfie."

"This Nordic inspired brunch spot changes up their specials daily in order to provide a fresh taste for their customers. With quirky dishes such as grilled garlic halloumi and beetroot cured salmon, Urbanity stands as a cool place in Dublin to go for brunch. They also provide a good selection of food for vegetarians and vegans and clearly mark what is in each dish to avoid confusion."

"Nestled into the mix of cobbled streets and new builds, its bright, uncluttered interior is perfect for working remotely with a coffee on hand. They serve breakfast, brunch, lunch and sweet things here. All the large plates of salads and treats are all on display along the counter."

"Urbanity has loads of single tables and plugs so it's the ideal spot for when you're roaming around the city and you need to work and eat."

"The stylish four star Mespil Hotel is located at Baggot Street Bridge, overlooking the banks of the Grand Canal. All 260 guest bedrooms offer a high level of comfort and quality, with relaxation on offer in the Lounge Bar and Lock Four Restaurant. Address: 50-60 Mespil Road, Dublin 4, D04 E7N2, Ireland"

"Hotel Phone: +353 1 488 4600 Contemporary and family-friendly four-star hotel on the Grand Canal. The comfortable guest rooms and suites have high-quality bedding and great showers, and feature great extras like in-room espresso machines. There’s an in-house restaurant, lounge, and fitness center, too."

"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."

"This Portobello café stunned me twice this year - once upon a "first look" visit and a few months later while on the hunt for the tastiest pancakes in Dublin. Run by an Argentinian lady whose parents and siblings have also moved over since it opened to lend a hand. There are four sisters in the family, which gives Alma its name - each letter representing a sister."

"Alma in Portobello are giving away a free coffee with every pancake order today. They're also selling a pancake set on their website here."

"When you get onto the Evolve Eatery website, you’re met with the simple mantra of “meet, eat, evolve.” They have over 10 items on their menu for brunch, providing a diverse range of dishes for whatever you fancy, including protein pancakes and chicken and eggs benedict. They also have a wide selection of delicious smoothies. Evolve Eatery serves brunch between 9AM and 4PM."

"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…"

"Not only do they do amazing coffee, which we talk about in this article here, Square One also prepare a mean brunch. They do all the classic brunch recipes while also adding a few more original plates, such as blueberry, lemon, and ricotta pancakes and grilled peach French toast. The café is light and spacious and is currently doing takeaway brunch and outdoor dining to continue serving during COVID restrictions."

"Situated in the Dublin Docklands, Il Valentino is an innovative bakery that feels distinctly different. With a commitment to making the healthiest, most authentic baked goods possible, they use only Italian extra virgin olive oil and preservative-free flours to make their spelt, country malt-grain, stoneground loaves and other breads. They also have ‘theme weekends’ for their customers, focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients – October is ‘apple comforts’ month, while November is all about chocolate and chestnuts."

"Close to Aungier Danger on Aungier Street, Krüst Bakery is the world’s first ‘smart café’, allowing customers to charge their phones wirelessly, order via smartphone and collect points with digital loyalty cards. They also use a smart thermostat to monitor their energy consumption and cut out unnecessary waste. As well as being admirably smart, Krüst is also just incredibly tasty."

"Colourful cronuts with flavours such as Nutella, Oreo and Cinnamon, and drool-worthy doughnuts filled with vanilla cream are just some of the treats you can taste in Krust bakery on Georges St. Located in the city centre, it's the ideal spot to pop in for some freshly baked treats when you're on the go."

"This spot on George's Street is famous for all their baked goods and their doughnuts have to be tried to be believed."