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Best restaurants in Dublin, Ireland
"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."
"Located in the heart of Temple Bar, Rosa Madre is both one of the most central and one of the best Italian restaurants in Dublin. The focus of the place is seafood, so expect everything from risotto with prawns to Octopus salad and even a full lobster. The owner, Luca De Marzio, is originally from Rome and has legendary status in the foodie scene."
"Why: If you’re a fan of Italian seafood, Rosa Madre is the perfect place for you. With a menu centred around fish, the Temple Bar restaurant is also never short on theatre. Dishes such as gratinated Wexford scallops come served on loudly patterned plates, while whole fishes are filleted at the side of your table."
"Tuck into speciality oysters and succulent crab at Klaw|Courtesy of Klaw. A narrow outfit on a cobbled Temple Bar street, Klaw offers a taste of “crab shack-style dining” in an unexpected location. This tiny restaurant’s laid-back vibe is a breath of fresh, salt-tinged air compared to the hubbub of nearby Dame Street, giving customers the sense of being on island time rather than the centre of a city."
"Klaw is a small seafood bar and restaurant in the centre of Dublin’s Temple Bar area. It is run by people who are passionate about their food and cooking. As they say themselves: “The idea is simple, super fresh seafood in a relaxed atmosphere”."
"Known as one of the best places in the city to get your fish fix. Their idea is simple, super fresh seafood in a relaxed atmosphere where people can just "get their Fish on"."
"A luxurious boutique hotel and restaurant overlooking St Stephen’s Green, this Dublin seafood venue embraces its nautical theme. With silver wall-mounted lamps in the shape of scallop shells, parquet floors and accent colours of white and navy blue, the maritime-style interior is reflected in the seafood-focussed menu. Book in for lunch or dinner, sample some freshwater beluga caviar at the oyster and champagne bar, or try the “afternoon sea”."
"Imposing, graceful, intimate: Cliff Townhouse is a charming restaurant with rooms offering comfortable accommodation and an unsurpassed location in the heart of Dublin."
"The Chop House opened its doors in December 2009, offering a new food concept within a Dublin 4 pub!. Our focus is to produce high quality dishes using the best of Irish produce. As the name suggests our main ingredient is Irish Meat, the winner of which is our beef."
"Sister restaurant to The Woollen Mills mentioned above, Yarn Pizza at the Ha’penny Bridge adjoins the same rooftop terrace as it’s sister venue but offers a more casual pizza, wings & cocktails style menu. There is less seating for this restaurant so early booking / reservation is advised. Pizzas range from ~€11 – €16 with cocktails from €10 so offers great value and fantastic setting to catch up with friends and colleagues."
"Average Rating - 4.6Total Number of Ratings - 50+Location - DrumcondraAverage price - ££££Review - Amazing food as always, I was surprised by a free gyoza which was a really sweet touch. View Musashi IFSC Menu"
"Thunders Home Bakery chain is one of the most successful bakery chains in Dublin, and for good reason. The chain’s wonderful range of classic cakes and pastries and their freshly baked bread have been delighting Dubliners since 1969. The chain have multiple locations across the city and also offer online delivery."
"Thunders Home Bakery is a traditional bakery located in the heart of Dublin. They are famous for their Black Forest Gateau and Brown Soda Bread. They bake all their items on a daily basis to ensure everything is fresh."
"The attention to quality – with their commitment to gluten free and vegan ingredients – makes this Kevin Street joint stand out from the crowd. Some of the finest donuts out there, no doubt."