The capital of the Republic of Ireland, a popular destination for city breaks, is drawing a new influx of hungry tourists.
Dublin's nightlife has overtaken its eateries. Every year, millions of tourists go to Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, and the trend is expected to continue owing to a slew of fantastic new hotels there that cater to all different types of travelers and provide a variety of fascinating things to do. The ideal pint of Guinness is sought by many, and trips to Temple Bar are frequently required. Yet visitors looking for a mouthwatering weekend getaway are increasingly being rewarded by the diverse flavors on offer here: cutting-edge Indian eateries, aromatic tapas spots, and Neapolitan havens all coexist with the perennially popular Dublin pubs. The following restaurants are currently some of our favorites in Dublin for a decadent meal.
Uno Mas
The food of this enduring favorite, located in a long, narrow structure on Aungier Street, has Spain as its overarching theme. The menu begins with modest tapas-inspired dishes like jamón croquetas, padrón peppers, and squid à la plancha before moving on to heartier appetizers with a broader impact like Scallop aguachile or beef tartare. The salt-aged Delmonico steak for two with bearnaise, beef dripping potatoes, and bordelaise sauce is a favorite. There is also a long variety of lesser-known sherries and wines from Spain and Portugal.
Location: Uno Mas, 6 Aungier Street, Dublin, D02 WN47
URL: unomas.ie
The Park Cafe
Irish-born Richard Corrigan, who is well-known to diners in London for running Corrigan's Mayfair, Bentley's, and Daffodil Mulligan, just established The Park Café in the city's posh Ballsbridge neighborhood. Many oyster types, the iconic Bentley's fish pie, and creations like the la jammet kebab—a tribute to one of Dublin's fabled and much-missed, long-gone restaurants—all prominently include seafood. The grounds of Corrigan's sprawling Virginia Park Estate in County Cavan provide a large portion of the raw materials. For a pre-dinner Negroni, there is also The Park Bar on the first level, which is open late if you are not quite ready to call it a night.
The Park Café is located in Unit 2 of Building 1 at 1 Ballsbridge on Shelbourne Road in Dublin, Ireland.
The parkcafe.ie website
Bread 41
Owner of Bread 41 and somewhat of a poster boy for Ireland's artisan bread movement, Eoin Cluskey, has studied at the Ballymaloe Cooking School in County Cork and has worked overseas at places like Tartine in San Francisco. He is a passionate advocate for natural sourdough breadmaking. You may pick from its enticing display of sweets and savories created on-site to relax and enjoy with a coffee in the ground floor bakery and café, where the scents of freshly baked goods greet you as soon as you enter. Reserve a seat at The Eatery, which is located above the café and is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and serves a brunch menu all day.
Address: 41 Pearse Street, Bread 41, Dublin 2, D02 H308
Site address: bread41.ie
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Mamó
Howth, a picturesque fishing hamlet, and wealthy residential suburb on the north side of Dublin Bay noted for its seafood restaurants that flank its tiny functioning harbor, is one of Dublin's iconic neighborhoods and a must-see for tourists. In Gaelic, the word "mamó" means "grandmother," and entering this little eatery is like entering a loving embrace. Even the cod chip from the menu's section for snacks is a smart gastronomic allusion to the restaurant's location. The meal is their interpretation of modern Irish cuisine. Before lunch, work up an appetite on the scenic route around Howth Head, or dine upstairs and see the harbor's sparkling lights at night. A few doors away is Margadh, a more relaxed cafe-cum-wine bar, and store.
Mamó Restaurant is located at Harbour House on Harbour Road in Howth, Dublin, D13 E9H9.
URL: mamorestaurant.ie
Forest Avenue
Forest Avenue, tucked away on a street off the Grand Canal, is a well-known destination for great dining in Dublin with a casually elegant atmosphere. Chef John Wyer's philosophy is to employ straightforward ingredients from Ireland's top suppliers. The restaurant is named after the street where one of its founders grew up in Queens, New York. There is a carefully curated wine selection, and the lunch and supper tasting menus include anything from a turnip velouté to sika deer with parsnip that is wonderfully enhanced by just the right amount of fancy flair. Aspiring travelers may also be interested to learn that the restaurant's strangely Scandinavian décor was utilized in several sequences of the wildly popular BBC series Normal People.
PI Pizzas
Buzzy, no-reservations PI Pizza serves some of the greatest examples in the city and was inspired by restaurants like the standard-bearing Roberta's in Brooklyn and by meticulous study into technique and ingredients. The eight pizzas on offer include vegan and vegetarian versions, and the dough is prepared in the required wood-fired oven by stringent Neapolitan standards. Irish ingredients, such as Toons Bridge buffalo mozzarella and gubbeen salami from two artisan producers in County Cork, and Achill Island sea salt, give the pizzas a suitable local flavor.
Address: Castle House, 10, 73–83 South Great George's Street, Dublin (PI Pizza).
url: pipizzas.ie
Daddy's Cafe
Rialto is a little beyond the typical Dublin visitor's path, but it's near enough to walk from the city center, and a stop at the adored neighborhood hotspot Daddy's Café is more than enough of a justification for the diversion. It is housed in a former pub and provides hearty lunches of sandwiches, soups, and salads, with the daily tart special being a sure bet. For breakfast, think of superb Irish fry-ups made with the best ingredients available. The location transforms into the equally trendy Coke Lane Pizza Restaurant and Bar when doors close at 3 p.m.
Address: 538 S Circular Road, Rialto, Dublin 8, D08 W6A2, Daddy's Café
URL: daddys.ie
First Chapter
Since 2021, one of Dublin's top restaurants has had Chef Mickael Vilkjanen at the stoves, bringing new culinary ingenuity that has been recognized with two Michelin stars. A longtime resident of Ireland, Vilkjanen combines his Nordic sensibilities—he was born in Sweden and raised in Finland—with exquisite haute skills, decadent ingredients like foie gras and hand-dived scallops, and creative ways to prepare Irish ingredients, such as Mossfield Gouda steamed soufflé with macadamia, truffle, and Vin Jaune. A more reasonable option to experience one of Ireland's most interesting dining rooms is to order the three-course lunch and be sure to leave room for the Irish coffee cart.
Address: Chapter One Restaurant, 18-19 Parnell Square N, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 T3V8.
url: chapteronerestaurant.com
Nomo Ramen
Although Dublin has lagged in the ramen revolution, there are now an increasing number of locations to get your fix. The unofficial bar and restaurant district of Dublin, Camden Street, is next to the little empty area known as Nomo Ramen. Eight different ramen varieties are available at Nomo, including two vegan and two pig versions in addition to the six chicken-based broth noodles that the restaurant buys from the same source as David Chang's American Momofuku franchise. Also, there is a starting menu in the izakaya style with items like chicken katsu, gyoza, and fried chicken served with rice, as well as a range of beers, natural wines, and soft beverages to wash it all down.
Nomo Ramen is located at 4 Charlotte Way in Saint Kevin's, Dublin, D02 VX20.
URL: nomoramen.ie
Cavistons
This neighborhood institution, which is also home to a fish market and a grocery shop just next door, is a staple of Glasthule, a coastal neighborhood on the south side of the city, and it recently underwent a posh renovation. On the menu, Irish seafood takes center stage. There are oysters, house seafood chowder, pan-tossed County Clare coast crab claws, poached fish, and surf and turf with sirloin, crevettes, and bearnaise sauce. A table on the first level is ideal since it offers sweeping views of Dublin Bay and the ocean.
Address: Glenageary, 58/59 Glasthule Road, Glasthule, County Dublin, A96 FR63
url: cavistons.com
A Volpe Nera
You won't regret making the drive to this undiscovered gem, which, although being nestled away in one of south Dublin's affluent neighborhoods, is worthwhile the effort. Although the meal has an Italian influence, chef Barry Sun's Chinese origin is evident. The restaurant's menu and ingredients change seasonally, but must-order items include the cep dumplings in a delicate Asian-style broth and the sage and spelled gnocchi, which are so well-liked by the establishment's many regulars that they are seldom taken off the menu.
Address: Volpe Nera, 22 Newtown Park, Newtownpark, Blackrock, County Dublin, A94 D780
URL: volpenera.ie
Liath
It might seem odd that a two-star Michelin restaurant would be located there. However, Australian-born chef-owner Damien Grey continues to dazzle guests at this modest Dublin eatery located in a covered market off Blackrock's main thoroughfare. With ingredients that are all hyper-seasonal and some of which are only available for a short period, tasting menus that last up to three hours are an explosion of unexpected flavor combinations. Bhonn Space, a counter next to the restaurant that runs a bar-style lunch area and wine bar selling small plates perfect for lunch to linger over a few glasses of wine or takeout to eat by the sea, has been launched by some of Grey's personnel from Liath for more impromptu meals.
Liath Restaurant is located at 19A Main Street in Blackrock, County of Dublin, A94 C8Y1.
Internet address: liathrestaurant.com
Fish market
Sit at one of the chairs along the bar or wall of the little Fish Shop in Smithfield for one of Dublin's more upscale fish and chip experiences. The main event is a selection of sustainably sourced species from Irish coastal waters like hake, haddock, brill, and place, which can be served without the crisp beer batter if required, and hand-cut chunky chips. A few small plates, like oysters, smoked haddock croquettes, or a single gilda, are served to start. The expertly curated wine list has sherries, regular and skin contact vintages, and Champagnes from a variety of new and old-world suppliers to go with it.
Fish Shop is located at 76 Benburb Street, Smithfield, Dublin, D07 X3PN.
URL: fish-shop.ie
Bunsen
When Bunsen opened its first location on Dublin's popular Wexford Street, news soon spread and the restaurant swiftly rose to the top of the list for providing the city's greatest burgers. This year, Bunsen will mark its tenth anniversary (2023). The popularity and quality of this micro-chain, which now has seven locations spread around the city and its environs and branches in Cork and Belfast, have not diminished. The recipe is foolproof; when only a burger will satisfy your hunger, it will come in the form of proportioned prime beef patties, together with buns that are specially cooked, toppings, and three different kinds of fries.
Address: Numerous places
The URL is bunsen.ie.
Pickle
For a table at Pickle, one of the city's top eateries that combines Northern Indian cuisine with organic Irish ingredients, make reservations well in advance. Being the brother of the head chef Sunil Ghai and the current chef at Chelsea restaurant Kutir, Rohit Ghai, who is Punjabi by birth, was the first cook at Mayfair's Michelin-starred Gymkhana. Sunil Ghai is committed to obtaining the finest spices from his country and tries different cooking methods, including pickling and fermentation. The Goat Keema Pao, which is cooked with Irish goat flesh, the Dal Bukhara Plate, an irresistible black lentil dish from Punjab, and the slow-braised leg of lamb are all popular menu items.
Pickle is located at 43 Camden Street Lower in Saint Kevin's, Dublin, Ireland, D02 N998.
Internet address: picklerestaurant.com
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