Best Casual Restaurants in Tallaght

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1. Alder Cafe Bar

4.0

Excellent(47)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• European • Tallaght

Alder Café Bar offers an extensive food menu which caters for a range of tastes and occasions. Located in The Plaza Hotel complex, Alder Café Bar guarantees delicious food, excellent cocktails & wine and professional friendly service, every time. Whether you're looking for a place to meet family for a leisurely lunch, catch up with friends over dinner or to just enjoy our selection of cocktails, we look forward welcoming you to Alder Café Bar . We are open for morning coffee, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

2. Craft Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(34)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• European • Harold's Cross (D6W)

Craft is an award-winning neighbourhood restaurant in Harold’s Cross, owned and run by renowned chef, Philip Yeung, a short distance from the surrounding villages of Rathgar, Rathmines and Ranelagh.Philip became Head Chef at Town Bar and Grill in 2010, working under Temple Garner, and was also instrumental in the re-opening of Bang Restaurant in 2010, again as Head Chef.Philip opened Craft in February 2016 and very quickly gained recognition for his modern Irish cuisine, winning the ‘Best Newcomer’ award for Dublin at the RAI awards in May 2016, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2017, ‘Best Emerging Irish Cuisine’ in all of Ireland at the RAI awards in 2018 and Michelin Bib gourmand again in 2018 and 2019.

3. Piano Piano

4.7

Exceptional(62)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Rathgar

Booked 12 times today

Piano Piano embodies the essence of slow and meticulous preparation in our culinary art, where patience is key. our dishes are meticulously crafted using only the freshest ingredients such as ricotta cheese, pickles, pastas, and pesto. our primary focus is to seamlessly blend traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine. spearheading this culinary journey is our esteemed head chef Nivaldo, a seasoned professional with an experience from around the globe among his signature creations, the pappardelle funghi and zucchini roll stand out as the most beloved at piano piano. we dedicated to offering customers an authentic & modern dining experience with top-notch cuisine and a welcoming, inviting ambiance. Piano Piano is an ideal spot for family get-together, romantic evenings, or meals with friends, come and enjoy a delightful time with your loved ones at Piano Piano, creating unforgettable memories.

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4. Elephant & Castle - Rathmines

4.2

Awesome(1105)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rathgar

Booked 23 times today

Elephant & Castle Rathmines is located in the centre of Dublin, and is the perfect place to get American food. The atmosphere is warm and all visitors are very welcome. The restaurant offers excellent food, including wings, burgers and seafood. There is a wide selection on the menu, serving all flavors. It's a perfect place to go out with friends or family, offering a comfortable and fun experience. With the friendly staff and tasty food, visitors will want to come back again. Take your friends or family and enjoy the special atmosphere of Elephant & Castle Rathmines.

5. Green Man Wines

4.8

Exceptional(35)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Rathgar

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Green Man Wines!We are a small, award winning Wine Shop opening our Wine Bar Thursday-Saturday.There are loads of iconic bottles, hidden gems and easy drinking wines from the ‘old world’ stacked on our shelves, with €10 corkage applied we welcome you to try any of those.Alongside we offer a variety of plates designed to share, we recommend 2-3 plates per person.There are two parts to our Wine Bar, the Front, which is open for walk-ins and the Back, suitable for a full dinner.Come on in and let our staff guide you towards your next favourite Producer, Region or Grape Varietal!-Please note that our kitchen closes at 9:30 PM.-

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6. Elephant & Castle - Churchtown

4.1

Excellent(1291)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Churchtown

Booked 15 times today

Our restaurant is a bright and airy, designed dining space lying at the very heart of Churchtown. It is a local gathering place for family and friends, neighbours and colleagues. The menu will feature the same great dishes that make Elephant & Castle a firm favourite. From the fluffy omelettes, caesar salads and juicy burgers, and, of course, those crispy, spicy wings. We’re focusing on friendly, laid-back service; tasty as ever food and a relaxed atmosphere - everything Elephant & Castle lovers have come to expect from a visit to our place.

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7. Fifty50 TEMPLEOGUE

4.5

Awesome(174)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Templeogue

Coming Soon! Situated in the heart of Templeogue village, Fifty50 offers a friendly dining experience that won't break the bank. Our scrumptious steaks, spicy satay curry or tantalizing tiger prawn tagliatelle are firm favourites as are our wide variety of pizzas and pasta, not forgetting some mouthwatering desserts & cocktails.

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8. Bethlehem Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(341)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Palestinian • Rathmines

Booked 9 times today

Bethlehem restaurant is the first of its kind in Dublin offering real Home Made Palestinian cuisine in the heart of Dublin .

9. The Temple Grill

4.7

Exceptional(22)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Templeogue

Booked 8 times today

The Temple Grill is a modern family restaurant which caters for all types of diners. Our menus are suitable for vegetarians, vegans, coeliac and other food intolerances. Conveniently located in the heart of Templeogue Village, Dublin 6W, our restaurant is easily accessible with plenty of local parking.Our professional and friendly team are highly rated ensuring guests enjoy a superb, relaxing evening, leaving satisfied and looking forward to returning.With over 30 years' combined experience in European cuisine, our chefs have equal passion for what they do, freshly cooking everything from the scratch.We look forward to seeing you soon for a fine dining experience and an enjoyable evening in The Temple Grill Restaurant.

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10. The Laurels Perrystown

4.6

Exceptional(372)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Irish • Terenure

Booked 10 times today

The Laurels Perrystown is a family-owned, traditional bar and restaurant that offers locals and visitors the authentic Irish pub experience.By combining the world-renewed atmosphere of a Dublin pub with elegant and stylish décor, our premises has remained a staple of the Perrystown community for over 4 decades.As a third generation, family-owned independent bar and restaurant, we understand the importance of creating a family-friendly atmosphere that still represents Dublin & world-famous nightlife. Our luxurious and spacious surroundings are available for events, parties, family get-togethers or just a few quiet drinks. Our extensive drink selection, freshly prepared menu and the friendly, inviting atmosphere of our Irish pub continues to attract visitors from all over the world.

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Aerandir
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 21, 2025
Delicious food, great decor and staff. Highly recommended.
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Elephant & Castle - RathminesPrice: Moderate• American• Rathgar
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4.2
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Louise
Dublin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 19, 2025
Food & ambience really good . Friendly professional staff. Lovely atmosphere would highly recommend.
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Piano PianoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Rathgar
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4.7
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Philip
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 18, 2025
Always great! Super wines, super food, super service!
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Green Man WinesPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Rathgar
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4.8
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Jessie VIP
Dublin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 17, 2025
We had an incredible time trying the Chef’s Menu at Craft. The snacks were the star of the show for us, we loved the ham hock croquettes and blue cheese tartlets in particular. Every dish was seasonal and carefully balanced. We also had an excellent and well-priced bottle of wine. The service was outstanding, unfortunately I can’t remember the name of the woman serving us but we dined on Thursday the 17th of April and she was very attentive, welcoming and friendly and had great knowledge of the food and the restaurant. We will be back!
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Craft RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• European• Harold's Cross (D6W)
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4.8
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Alison
Leinster •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 5, 2025
We had a lovely meal, the food was delicious, the service was impeccable and we will definitely return. We ate at 5pm on a Saturday evening and it was very quiet, so we could have conversation easily. Very enjoyable.
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Alder Cafe BarPrice: Moderate• European• Tallaght
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