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"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."
"Rosa Madre in Dublin’s Temple Bar neighbourhood specialises in Italian seafood dishes, including such delicacies as lobster, oysters, and prawns. While the seafood is locally sourced Irish produce, all of the recipes have an authentic Italian influence. Location: 7 Crow Street, Temple Bar, Dublin"
"Let’s face it: The neighborhood of Temple Bar is far from salubrious and hardly a showcase for what’s great about Dublin. So it’s a little surprising to find one of the city’s best seafood restaurants right in the middle of it all. If you’re after unadulterated Irish seafood, this is the place for you."
"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”."
"Hoping to bring 'crab shack dining' to the heart of Temple Bar, this unique restaurant promises everything from crab mac 'n' cheese to lobster rolls in an intimate and slim space (trust us, it's teeny)."
"Cliff Townhouse is a charming restaurant with rooms offering comfortable accommodation and an unsurpassed location in the heart of Dublin, looking across St Stephen’s Green. It’s set within a well-maintained Georgian townhouse, with vast sash windows, stucco ceilings and fine dimensions. Each of the nine rooms is beautifully appointed with antique furnishings and luxurious finishes; the views of the Green are superlative."
"Those interested in fine dining and a cosy lounge will love the lure of Cliff Townhouse. Renowned chef Sean Smith cooks up some truly sumptuous chicken and fish dishes, with fresh Irish vegetables served on the side. The range of cosy and colourful rooms include the option of park views, or windows overlooking the streets of Dublin."
"Here's a spot in Sandycove that will absolutely blow you away. This hidden gem has just about every type of fish you could ask for, with chips that make for a perfect combo, regardless of what you order. Do not pay this place a visit without ordering fish and chips – fried or grilled, hake or monkfish – whatever suits you, do it."
"Located just outside the main Temple Bar area, Fish Shack Café offers fresh seafood cooked the way it should be!. Don’t be fooled by its small size; the place has a cosy atmosphere and is perfect for a sit down lunch. Amongst others, we recommend their fried calamari, grilled scallop and fish and chips."
"This tiny basement restaurant feels like a secret patch of Italian soil by the Liffey. Down a set of old stone steps you’ll find Italian peasant cooking, including rich Tuscan stews filled with octopus and black chickpeas. The kitchen serves warm lardo draped over toast and fennel salami imported from Italy with a side of pickled caper sprouts."
"Dublin must have a thing for great restaurants in basements, because Terra Madre is just that, great. The restaurant itself is quaint, and a no frills affair but that’s exactly its attraction. Because you are transported to a village in Italy once your chosen dishes arrive at your table."
"Terra Madre is one of my favourite places to go for an intimate meal. You'd walk right by this tiny restaurant without even noticing it. Inside there's only a handful of tables, it's dimly lit and it feels like you've walked out of Dublin and into the streets of Italy."
"While you’ll have to plan your tour around when the Dail and Seanad are not in session, it’s well worth taking a trip over to Leinster House, one of Dublin’s most historic buildings, before departing from Merrion Square. While it’s the current seat of the Oireachtas, the Irish national parliament, the building with its two facades was originally built as the Dublin city residence of the Duke of Leinster in 1745 and is reputed to be modelled on the White House in Washington, DC. Tours of Leinster House have to be pre-arranged in advance and usually at their busiest in the afternoon so try to book one in the morning for a chance at a smaller group if you would like more opportunities to ask your burning history questions."
"This building once served as the home of James Fitzgerald, the Duke of Leinster and Earl of Kildare. Today, it serves as the home of Ireland’s parliament. Public tours of the building are available when the Dáil and Seanad are not in session."
"This brewing gem opened the doors of its first branch in 1989 and hasn't looked back since. Sourcing some of the best beers from the continent as well as brewing their own, The Porterhouse now boasts five premises in Dublin, London and New York and their Plain Porter won the gold medal at the world brewing industry's most prestigious award last year. They brew an excellent stout in house, but offer a wide range of ales, lagers and seasonal beers to whet your appetite as well."
"There are a couple of Porterhouse brewpubs in the Dublin city centre. Their original Temple Bar location has been in operation since 1996. As is the case with most Temple Bar pubs, the’ve got live music every night of the week."
"Located in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Bloomfields Shopping Centre is bright and busy, with shops, supermarket and cafe. Parking is available."
"The best way to explore Dublin’s main shopping areas is to walk from the Central North district over the River Liffey, through the vibrant Temple Bar neighborhood and end at Grafton Street in Central South. A good starting point is O’Connell Street, which will take you past the remarkable Millennium Spire and across O’Connell Bridge with its charming river views. Grafton Street is the city’s main shopping promenade, with the exclusive Brown Thomas department store, Weir & Sons Jewelers and a colorful array of street performers."
"If you're looking for an interesting place to have dinner, consider checking out The Church near the Jervis Shopping Center, or The Bank on College Green. Both are converted restaurants (one in an old church, one in an old bank), and serve classic Irish food in a cool pub atmosphere."