An intimate, cosy and warm basement restaurant, Il Posto serves decent Italian grub. Lunch can be a bit disappointing (atmosphere-wise), except on a busy...
10 Stephen's GreenSandymount is a posh and pretty little village on the right side of town, where the locals can be a bit demanding. And why not? They practically run the...
6A Sandymount GreenWith branches on all three sides of the city, Jaipur is in danger of becoming a chain rather than a top-class Indian, for which it has always been liked....
41 South Great George's Street
South of the canal, bang in the middle of student bedsit country, Jo'Burger has pulled off the impressive balancing act of looking cool but still managing...
137 Rathmines Road LowerThis charming French pâtisserie (above an excellent bakery of the same name) is stylishly decorated in a palette of off-white and cool grey, and is the...
15 Castle MarketIt may be open all day and catering to a steady flow of customers from breakfast to dinner, but it would be unfair to write off the Larder as a mere café....
8 Parliament Street
Classic Irish dishes get a truly gourmet twist at this stalwart of Dublin's fine-dining scene: the oysters in Guinness sabayon are legendary. Located in the...
109A Lower Baggot Street
With its zesty yellow walls and citrus-burst mural, Lemon certainly lives up to its name, and amid the tyranny of ciabatta and panini, a café specialising...
60 Dawson StreetPart of a trinity of excellent cafés in Temple Bar, this branch of Léon has a particularly charming old-world atmosphere (parquet flooring, mismatched...
33 Exchequer StreetDie-hard fans (of whom there are many) don't mind Les Frères Jacques' location on this busy, slightly grotty street, nor are they deterred by its cramped...
74 Dame Street
Superb, unpretentious brasserie cooking has earned this charming little restaurant a good reputation over the years, and they've had the sense to not go...
Fade StreetTwo floors decked out in bold primary colours, generous portions of pan-Asian grub and a good location, just set back from Grafton Street, make this outlet...
Chatham RowWith its rather lovely blue-painted storefront facade and sweet little Sycamore Street running down one side of it, the Mermaid is a pretty prospect from...
69-70 Dame Street
Chef Dylan McGrath's face is now a familiar sight to Dubliners, even those who haven't been lucky enough to visit this excellent fine-dining restaurant. The...
47 Ranelagh VillageNepalese cooking is a serious business and nowhere is it taken more to heart than at this excellent, city-centre restaurant. Among the suruwat (starters)...
28 Eustace Street