Best Lunch Restaurants in Kimmage

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Baggot Street LowerBaggot Street UpperBallsbridgeBaysideBeggar's BushBooterstown

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A photo of The Saddle Room at the Shelbourne Hotel restaurant

1. The Saddle Room at the Shelbourne Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(1744)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Irish • South City Centre

Booked 10 times today

The Saddle Room Restaurant is at the heart of Dublin city and proud owner of the title of “Best Hotel Restaurant in Dublin 2025”.Enjoy the exquisite cuisine in the most elegant and sophisticated surroundings, draped in history and character that has made the Saddle Room a favorite of both Dubliners and diners across the world.Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a menu that captures the essence of fine dining and options to suit everyone dining at The Saddle Room.

2. Excuse My French

4.6

Exceptional(51)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Ranelagh

Booked 5 times today

Where French food meets Dublin!Sidjy, your chef, and Colin, your sommelier, invite you to come and discover French cuisine in a relaxed, warm and friendly setting.Our menus, brunch, lunch and dinner, change regularly to offer you the freshest possible selection, all cooked in-house!A selection of the best French wines is available, as well as drinks such as coffee, tea and cocktails.France really is just 15 minutes from Dublin city centre!

3. Chez Max

4.7

Exceptional(1415)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Dame Street

Booked 16 times today

Chez Max Palace Street, situated in the heart of Dublin City Centre next to Dublin Castle, invites you to experience its charming French ambience, bistrot, and café. Guests can relax on the front terrace, enjoy the Parisian vintage indoor area, or unwind in the heated back patio.To reserve a group lunch (for parties of 9 or more) or a group dinner (for parties of 7 or more), bookings cannot be made through this platform. Please email us at chezmaxpalace@gmail.com, and we will provide a form to collect the necessary details. Please note that for the convenience of our guests and to ensure a smooth dining experience, we accept a maximum of two payments per reservation. We regret that we are unable to split bills further.Reservation timeframes:**Lunch Seating:** 1 hour 30 minutes **Dinner Seating:** 1 hour and 45 minutes for reservations at 5 pm, and 2 hours for bookings from 6 pm onwards.**Dinner:** Set dinner of 2 courses: €39.90 Set dinner of 3 courses: €44.90

4. Lottie's

4.4

Awesome(623)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Irish • Rathmines

Booked 35 times today

Friendly, neighbourhood brasserie-style Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant serving modern European cuisine with seasonal Irish produce, a boutique wine list, and signature cocktails. Our bar, "Upstairs at Lottie's," is open at the weekend for a perfect pre-dinner cocktail or to relax on comfortable couches after dinner. Our ground-floor terrace has outdoor dining areas and private rooms available for hire. Head Chef Tudorel Ostache has created some wonderful signature dishes, and on Sundays, Lottie's is the perfect place to enjoy family lunch, including our roast specials throughout the year.We look forward to welcoming you to Lottie's and are delighted to be awarded a Diner's Choice award for 2024 and to feature in the Irish Times 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland, 2023 & 2024.

A photo of Sophie's @ The Dean Dublin restaurant

5. Sophie's @ The Dean Dublin

4.4

Awesome(3831)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • South City Centre

Booked 62 times today

A glasshouse restaurant, where the weather is our wallpaper. We serve breakfast and dinner 7 days a week. We do lunch on weekdays and brunch at the weekend.Our New York – Italian menu is simple and delicious. Meats, fish, vegetables, fruits, herbs and dairy delivered daily by local suppliers. The restaurant vibe changes from a laid back sunrise through a buzzing sunset. A view like no other in Dublin, cityscape to countryside. No fuss, no formality, book a table and enjoy.Sophie’s Bar is at the very heart of our rooftop restaurant. Pull up a stool and get comfortable at any time, day or night to take in the incredible views of the Dublin skyline while our amazing team of bartenders create a world-class cocktail for you.Head out to our Rooftop Terrace to soak up the sun when it's hot, or wrap up in blankets under our heaters when it’s not.

6. Hawksmoor Dublin

4.3

Awesome(2918)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Dame Street

Booked 105 times today

The Hawksmoor Dublin menu is equally steak and seafood, receiving some of the freshest produce high standard Irish beef, as well as cocktails made by award-winning bartenders.

7. Angelina's

4.5

Awesome(2753)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Baggot Street Upper

Booked 35 times today

We promise beautiful food, made with the very best local and international produce. Our dishes are created with the bold, sun-filled flavours of Italy. We serve up in a laid back and informal vibe every day of the week, from lunch and brunch through dinner, so stop by with family and friends and enjoy a great meal, in great company.Angelina’s: great food, honestly prepared, simply served.

8. Ryleigh's

4.6

Exceptional(2687)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • North Wall

Booked 68 times today

Located on the sixth floor of The Mayson Hotel is Ryleigh’s Rooftop Restaurant, with outdoor terrace. Take in the panoramic vista of the Dublin Mountains, the River Liffey, the city centre and even as far as Dun Laoghaire on a clear day! Comfy leather clad booths line the windows. An open kitchen and grill adds a sense of theatre to the room. Floor to ceiling windows make the most of the views and the only walls in the room are clad in beautiful veined marble. Ryleigh’s serves breakfast, lunch, Brunch (Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays) and dinner. Ideal spot to grab a bite with family and friends. The dinner menu features tasty options such as Sizzling Prawns and Beef Tartare to start. A selection of Irish steaks for main (Striploin, Delmonico, Centre Cut Fillet, Tomahawk Ribeye for two, and John Stone's T-Bone for two) cooked over our charcoal grill, Pan-Seared Monkfish and delicious desserts such as Raspberry & white chocolate cheesecake and Sticky Toffee Pudding.

9. Isabelle's

4.3

Awesome(2519)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• International • South City Centre

Booked 35 times today

Located just off Grafton Street, Isabelle’s Restaurant & Bar guarantees delicious food, excellent cocktails & wine and professional, friendly service, every time. Our menu has been prepared with love, simple but packed full of flavour. We feature fresh ingredients, delivered daily by local suppliers, ensuring everything on our menu is fresh and utterly delicious. Whether you’re looking for a place to meet family for a leisurely lunch, a catch up with friends over dinner or to take a cocktail break from shopping, we look forward to welcoming you to Isabelle’s. Isabelle’s is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, with brunch served every weekend and Bank Holiday Monday.

A photo of Layla’s Rooftop Restaurant restaurant

10. Layla’s Rooftop Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(1973)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Ranelagh

Booked 36 times today

Flooded with light and surrounded by windows to make the most of the views, Layla’s is vibrant, friendly and delicious. The perfect spot for dining with friends, a hot date, a family celebration – or just because. Layla’s serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner, with brunch every weekend and bank holiday Monday. Head out to the beautiful and spacious terrace for a new perspective of Ranelagh.

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Padraic
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Moules and frites! Amazing. Lovely atmosphere. Perfect for midweek
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Chez MaxPrice: Expensive• French• Dame Street
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4.7
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Tom
Dublin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was delicious, the service was perfect, being attentive without being intrusive and the restaurant itself has a lovely old world charm. We had the pre theatre menu, which we thought was good value.
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The Saddle Room at the Shelbourne HotelPrice: Very Expensive• Irish• South City Centre
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4.6
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Donal
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 4, 2025
Simple, utterly delicious food with a fantastic wine list.
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Excuse My FrenchPrice: Moderate• French• Ranelagh
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4.6
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TonyVIP
Chicago / Illinois •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 2, 2025
Great experience, wonderful food in a fantastic location. Love the vibe.
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Sophie's @ The Dean DublinPrice: Expensive• European• South City Centre
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4.4
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KeithVIP
Dublin •21 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
A little pricey but great service, tasty food in a nice dining area.
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Lottie'sPrice: Expensive• Irish• Rathmines
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4.4

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