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1. The Ivy Dawson Street
4.5
Awesome(11336)
Price: Expensive
• Irish • South City Centre
Booked 169 times today
The Ivy Collection has crossed the Irish Sea to open its first international brasserie in the heart of Dublin at the new landmark building of One Molesworth, Dawson Street. The Ivy Dawson Street brings a touch of Ivy magic to Ireland, offering effortless glamour and a varied mix of classics and locally inspired dishes.
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2. Pearl Brasserie
4.8
Exceptional(1315)
Price: Expensive
• European • South City Centre
Booked 10 times today
Located right in Georgian Dublin City Centre. Next door to the famous 5 star Merrion Hotel. Pearl has catered for lovers of fine dining for the past 20 years. French and Asian fusion is the norm. The Pigeon Rossini or Bluefin Tuna Ponzu is still a staple on the menu but it is the €99 -Six course tasting menu that will demonstrate Pearl’s culinary legacy. We work closely with our dedicated suppliers enabling our team to source the best of ingredients. Culinary ingenuity and skill from the kitchen combined with warm, professional service makes Pearl one of Dublin’s premier fine dining experiences.Featured in Michelin Guide for over 20 years. Travelers Choice Award 2021 - Top 10% of restaurants worldwide Tripadvisor Awarded Chef of the Year 2017 in the Georgina Campbell AwardsTravelers Choice Awards 2020, 2019,2017 - Delighted to be included at No 5For the past 22 years Pearl Brasserie continues to perform at the top of the game in Dublin. Bon Appetit!
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3. One Pico - Dublin
4.8
Exceptional(398)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary European • Dawson Street
Awarded “Best of Ireland” in Hot Press Magazine and nominated “Best Restaurant in Dublin” and “Best Chef in Dublin” in the Irish Restaurant Awards 2025. The award winning One Pico Restaurant is located off St.Stephen’s Green and Dawson Street in Dublin City. One Pico offers exceptional food, wine, and service in one of Dublin’s most beautiful restaurants and within an informal and relaxed atmosphere. The One Pico menus offer some incredible value with set menus starting from €48 and €60 at lunch and dinner.One Pico is Michelin listed and also has its own beautiful Private Dining Room, which is the perfect venue for any private, social or business event from 10 to 34 people. The Private Dining Room is available to book at lunch or dinner, Tuesday to Saturday and has its own private bar.
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4. The Terrace at The Shelbourne
5.0
Exceptional(1)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • South City Centre
Booked 2 times today
A hidden, unexpected and enchanting open-air space, you will find The Terrace on the mezzanine level. This relaxed little plaza with a view of the sky blurs the edge between indoors and out with delightful effect. You are sheltered from the elements but open to the light which filters through the heart of the hotel.Savour fresh seafood, artisanal cheeses and handcrafted cured meats, thoughtfully paired with fine wines, in the elegant surrounds of The Terrace at The Shelbourne.
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5. Host
4.9
Exceptional(1836)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Ranelagh
Booked 32 times today
We currently take bookings for tables for the next 60 days.We do not take bookings for larger than 6 people. The largest party on regular seating is 5 people.Please note all tables of 6 or more will be required to eat off our Chefs Sharing Menu.Mediterranean small plates, fresh pasta and quality cuts of meat where sharing is encouraged. The menu is concise and constantly changing.
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6. Rosa Madre
4.7
Exceptional(1543)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Temple Bar
Booked 30 times today
Rosa Madre is the most authentic Italian restaurant in Dublin. We are located in the heart of Dublin, one of the most exciting and vibrant areas of Dublin with great shops, bars and many five stars hotels.We specialize in fresh fish, delivered daily by local suppliers and we guarantee to always have the finest quality available. Our seafood cuisine is characterized by the simple quality of the catch. We place our orders during the night, directly from the port where the fish is delivered to ensure we always get the freshest product available.
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7. Kicky's
4.7
Exceptional(324)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • South City Centre
Booked 30 times today
Kicky’s bring together Dublin’s top culinary and hospitality professionals. Inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean palette and augmented by the finest Irish ingredients, outstanding ambience and service.
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8. The Winding Stair
4.7
Exceptional(2554)
Price: Expensive
• Irish • North City Centre
Booked 36 times today
The Winding Stair is a romantic hotspot in Dublin. It offers an intimate, cozy setting with beautiful views of the Ha'penny Bridge. As one reviewer put it, it's 'intimate and romantic location perfect for any occasion'. The ambiance is praised for being relaxed, warm, and interesting, and the food is fresh, delicious, and cooked in an original way. The friendly service and quality of food, wine and atmosphere contribute to its reputation as a romantic restaurant.
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9. Ryleigh's
4.6
Exceptional(2700)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • North Wall
Booked 75 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.
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10. Vintage Cocktail Club
4.7
Exceptional(2988)
Price: Moderate
• Modern European • Temple Bar
Booked 33 times today
VCC is a unique, multi award winning, exclusive dining and cocktail experience in the heart of Dublin's Temple Bar. Walk through the cobbled stone streets of one of Ireland's most famous multi cultural vintage quarters in search of our secret door, on finding you will be rewarded with being transported back in time, engulfed in crushed velvet and candle light all whilst enjoying some of Ireland's best cocktails & small plates.
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