Best Comfort Food Restaurants in North City Centre

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Dorset StreetDun LaoghaireDundrum (D16)North City CentreSouth City CentreSwords

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A photo of Mad Egg - Millennium Walkway restaurant

1. Mad Egg - Millennium Walkway

4.6

Exceptional(298)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort food • North City Centre

Booked 14 times today

Mad Egg - Millennium Walkway in North City Centre, Dublin, is celebrated for its exceptional burgers, earning rave reviews for their "super tasty burgirs" and generous portions. This restaurant takes pride in being Ireland’s first free-range fried chicken joint, emphasizing quality and sustainability. Guests consistently praise the "outstanding" food and the "friendly and welcoming" staff, making every visit memorable. The burgers are crafted with attention to detail, ensuring each bite is packed with flavor and freshness. With a commitment to using premium ingredients, Mad Egg offers a dining experience that is both delicious and responsibly sourced, making it a must-visit for burger enthusiasts.

2. 3fe Gertrude

4.7

Exceptional(254)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort food • South City Centre

Booked 5 times today

3fe Gertrude is an all day diner with a focus on great food and coffee. It’s core customers are people who are seeking a space to socialise and meet their friends, family and colleagues any day of the week in a relaxed and informal setting.

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3. Mad Egg - Camden Street

4.5

Awesome(206)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort food • South City Centre

Booked 2 times today

Mad Egg - Camden Street, located in the bustling South City Centre of Dublin, stands out for its exceptional burgers that marry quality with authenticity. As Ireland’s first free-range fried chicken joint, they emphasize "Chicken Done Proper," ensuring every burger is crafted with prime, sustainably sourced ingredients. Diners rave about the "very tasty chicken burger," applauding both the flavor and the quick, attentive service. The vibrant atmosphere and "gorgeous food" keep customers returning, making it a must-visit for burger enthusiasts. Whether you're drawn by their renowned fried chicken or the enticing array of burgers, Mad Egg promises a delightful dining experience.

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4. Botanical @ DUBLIN ONE Hotel

4.2

Awesome(77)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Comfort food • Dorset Street

Located in DUBL!N ONE, Botanical, a place to dine, drink & relax. Experience new flavours, scents and textures in one of Dublin's newest dining venues, Botanical. Our commitment is to use locally sourced ingredients across all of our menus. Enjoy “Grab & Go” from our Coffee @ Botanical, Brunch or choose from our eclectic all day menu at Botanical. Taste irresistible cocktails, unique wines, botanical tasters and much more all served in a decadent surrounding.

5. Mad Egg Dundrum

4.2

Awesome(113)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort food • Dundrum (D16)

Booked 4 times today

Mad Egg started out with a simple mission; to create the best fried chicken sandos Ireland has ever seen. We are Ireland’s first free-range fried chicken joint. The first to truly put the provenance and sustainability of our product at the front and centre of our ethos; with Chicken Done Proper. Yes, we place a massive emphasis on the quality of our birds, but we don’t stop there! Throughout our menu we focus on the heritage and quality of everything we offer. From our birds to beers, we’ve got you covered! Please note all reservations are for indoor seating, we are operating our outdoor section on a first come first served basis. Seating times are 1 hour 15mins per seating.

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6. Gourmet Food Parlour - Swords

4.7

Exceptional(849)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort food • Swords

Booked 22 times today

Gourmet Food Parlour - Swords is a charming gem in the heart of Swords, celebrated for its authentic and flavorful Mediterranean cuisine. Diners rave about the "delicious food and great service," with standout dishes like the "scrumptious tapas" and "superb quesadillas" bringing vibrant Mediterranean flavors to life. The restaurant's lively atmosphere and attentive staff create a delightful dining experience whether you're enjoying breakfast, brunch, or a memorable dinner. As one reviewer aptly put it, "the food here is second to none," making Gourmet Food Parlour - Swords a must-visit destination for those craving genuine Mediterranean delights.

7. firebyrd

4.5

Awesome(18)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort food • Dun Laoghaire

Booked 1 time today

Our StoryOur goal is to bring real, authentic American Hot Chicken to Dublin. Every plate is Fired up Fresh everytime and we pride ourselves on making EVERYTHING from scratch. Can you handle the HEAT?AMERICAN ROOTSAshley & Peter met in Ashley’s hometown of Atlanta. As the relationship grew, they dreamed of bringing real Southern cooking to Peter’s home in Ireland. In 2020 Fireyrd was opened in the beautiful village of Ranelagh in Dublin.FIRED UP FRESHWe pride ourselves in cooking every dish fresh everytime. We source local fresh ingredients and import the American classics to ensure we serve you real, fresh, authentic American Hot Chicken everytime!

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Niamh
Dublin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Always great food and service at Mad Egg 100% recommend
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Mad Egg - Camden StreetPrice: Moderate• Irish• South City Centre
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4.5
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Agata
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
Was fabulous, our first time eating there and menu was well explained, server was lovely too
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Mad Egg - Millennium WalkwayPrice: Moderate• Irish• North City Centre
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4.6
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Paul
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 13, 2025
Food was amazing. Lovely little place. Very easy to miss it, but if you get a chance to try it you won't be disappointed.
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3fe GertrudePrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• South City Centre
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4.7
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Mick
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 20, 2025
Stayed at Dublin One hotel for three nights and we had dinner at Botanical for two of those nights.Excellent food at a good price.Drink prices also very reasonable.Highly recommended.
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Botanical @ DUBLIN ONE HotelPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Dorset Street
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4.2
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Sep 19, 2024
Food was delicious, service was slow little bit other than that all great, seatings are little bit closer each other, not to much you can enjoy it.
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Mad Egg DundrumPrice: Moderate• Irish• Dundrum (D16)
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4.2

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