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3fe Grand Canal Street
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Moderate
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Comfort Food
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4.9
(59)
Conveniently located on the southern edge of Dublin city, just inside the Grand Canal, 3fe is a meeting point for coffee lovers from all over the country. Open Monday to Sunday, serving delicious coffee and inventive food for breakfast, lunch and brunch.
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The Little Kitchen
Price: Moderate
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Irish
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4.7
(321)
Our Mission
is a simple one, to deliver the finest food from quality local ingredients and suppliers and welcoming friendly service environment to enjoy it all in and without a scary bill on the end. whether it's a small meal out to give yourself a night off from the washing up, a family gathering, birthday or special occasion of any kind. 
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1900 Bar & Restaurant
Price: Moderate
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Irish
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4.6
(167)
1900 serves modern Irish cuisine and which offers a selection of traditional dishes with a modern twist. The restaurant is located on Harcourt street in Dublin's south city centre. All steaks served have been aged for a minimum of 28 days, this could very well be a deciding factor for steaks lovers.
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Pearl Brasserie
Top-rated food
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Price: Expensive
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European
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4.8
(965)
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 since first year of opening.
Travelers Choice Award 2021 - Top 10% of restaurants worldwide Tripadvisor
Awarded Chef of the Year 2017 in the Georgina Campbell Awards
Travelers Choice Awards 2020, 2019,2017 - Delighted to be included at No 5
For the past 22 years Pearl Brasserie continues to perform at the top of the game in Dublin.
Bon Appetit!
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Shanahan's on the Green
Price: Very Expensive
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Steakhouse
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4.8
(441)
American style steakhouse and seafood restaurant featuring certified Irish Angus beef and the freshest seafood and produce from Ireland's local bounty.
Overlooking Saint Stephen's Green, this lovingly restored Georgian, old-world style building, with it's classically proportioned rooms with original 18th century plaster work and rare antiques from the period.
"The Oval Office" bar features historical treasures including the original JFK rocking chair and signed documents from U.S. Presidents with Irish connections!
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Il Caffe Di Napoli
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.7
(239)
Do you love Italy, the food, the wine, the people? Now all you have to do is visit our Italian Restaurant, Il Caffe di Napoli on Westland Row, Dublin 2 and you are immediately immersed in the sounds the flavours and slightly frantic atmosphere typical of the very best of Italian restaurants. Il Caffe di Napoli has been a Dublin favourite for over 10 years now. As you enter the caffe on the ground floor and head down the stairs into the restaurant you instantly feel the warm comfy atmosphere envelope you. From the view of the fully functioning Italian (open plan) kitchen, the natural dark wood table and chairs the Ristorante will have you thinking you’re seated at the home of a stylish friend’s house in Via Marechiaro in Naples. Every dish at il Caffe Di Napoli is made from authentic Neapolitan produce, cooked using traditional recipes and the best quality ingredients that can be found from the celebrated Neapolitan region of Campania.
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The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Very Expensive
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Afternoon Tea
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4.8
(1297)
Ireland's most iconic drawing room looks out on the only garden grand enough to match: the glorious St. Stephen's Green. The Lord Mayor's Lounge is the perfect back drop for a special day in Dublin. A room sparkling with light; it is a welcoming setting for an early morning breakfast meeting. A rich cup of coffee, a deep plush chair, perfectly arranged cut flowers, and a front-row seat to the natural drama of the Green.
In the late morning, The Lord Mayor's Lounge moves to the celebratory theatre of that most civilised ritual: the art of Afternoon Tea. The elements have remained unchanged over the centuries: a fragrant pot of tea, a succession of sweets and delicate sandwiches, fine china, fresh flowers and delighted laughter. This time is all about enjoying the lovely things in life, an experience designed to be shared and savoured. Time slows down and the art of conversation is revived.
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3fe Gertrude
Price: Moderate
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Comfort Food
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4.7
(208)
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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Aperitivo Cicchetti
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.5
(506)
Aperitivo Cicchetti, is an Italian Small Plate, Wine & Cocktail Bar located on Nassau Street, Dublin 2. With a focus on great Italian Food, Italian Wine & Classic Italian Cocktails with a selection of Aperitifs, Negronis & Spritz. We have meticulously picked our Italian Wines & plates, which will be rotating so we can always be offering the best selection.
We chose to offer small plates of the Italian classics as we wanted to allow you to taste & enjoy more! From the traditional Roman dishes Carbonara & Cacio e Pepe to Panzanella from Tuscany & Arancini from Sicily, we wanted to give a good representation of the whole of Italy. The interior of our location hosts an intimate ambience that will make you feel as though you have been transported to an Italian swing joint in the 1950s..
And as always we ask you to… Enjoy Yourself!
*Please note as we are an intimate 20 seater restaurant we cannot take bookings over 6 people or for drinks only. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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The Atrium Lounge
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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Afternoon Tea
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4.5
(272)
A unique and elegant experience awaits at the Atrium Lounge, a magnificent five-storey high glass atrium, flooded with natural daylight. Afternoon Tea at the Atrium blends tradition with exceptional service, creating moments of luxury and delight, setting the tone for serenity and relaxation in Dublin city centre.
Please note that if you have any dietary requirements, they will need to be pre-ordered 24 hours in advance.
Please note that a deposit is required for parties of six guests or more.
We ask all guests to note when making the booking to select if the reservation will be for The Afternoon Tea Menu or The Lunch Menu. Please note the afternoon tea is available daily from 12.00-17.30pm.
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Glas
Price: Expensive
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Vegetarian / Vegan
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4.6
(1553)
Children are welcome for lunch, but children under 10 are not catered for after 5.00 pm.
Ireland inspires us at Glas. The vibrant landscape, the people, the food. And the unsung heroes of Irish food? Vegetables. That’s why we’ve made plant-based ingredients the star at Glas. Eating out should be about enjoying exciting, eclectic flavors, complemented by a carefully curated, innovative menu of wines and drinks. From small bites that are satisfyingly big on taste to the so delicious you won’t let them share sharing plates, you will find plenty to love at Glas.
Opening times:
Dinner
From 5pm 7 nights a week
Lunch
Friday-Sunday 12.00–2.45pm
Early Bird
Sunday-Thursday 5-6pm
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FIRE Steakhouse & Bar
Price: Very Expensive
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Steak
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4.6
(4581)
FIRE is located in the heart of Dublin city centre on the popular Dawson St. Offering an unforgettable dining experience in Dublin's most historical dining room along with exclusive private dining options. Soaring 19th-century ceilings, stained glass windows and bronze sculptures are just a few elements of this magnificent dining space.
FIRE also offers 'outdoor dining' on our incredible fully enclosed, weatherproof and heated terrace overlooking the beautiful Lord Mayor’s Garden.
We pride ourselves on creating menus around locally sourced Irish produce. Firmly committed to supporting sustainable local produce we serve the finest selection of meats and produce that Ireland has to offer. Our concept is very simple, take Ireland's finest raw ingredients and use original recipes to create exceptional dishes.
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Viva Spanish Tapas Restaurant
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Expensive
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Spanish
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4.6
(54)
A unique Spanish tapas restaurant in Dublin city.
Open for over 12 years; all our food is lovingly cooked fresh, daily by Ramiro our chef on our premises using the best in Irish and Spanish ingredients.
Viva offers a relaxed casual dining space to be enjoyed with family, friends and loved ones alike. Having a large selection of tapas, Spanish wines, cava's and beer's as well as soft drinks and great coffee.
Enjoy the real taste of Spain either on our front terrace, our salon or our private back patio and get away from the hussle and bussle of the city and transport yourself to the heart of Spain- Andalucia!
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Zakura Japanese Tapas (Japas & Sake Bar) Baggot Street Lower
Price: Moderate
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Japanese
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4.7
(38)
Zakura Sushi Baggot Street lower is a sushi Bar restaurant nestled in Dublin's South city centre, just moments away from the Stephen's Green. The restaurant serves a selection of sushi and noodle dishes. The restaurant is set in traditional Japanese decor, and offers its diner a lunch box special throughout the week, which allows diners at lunch the chance to enjoy their freshly prepared dishes. Zakura do also offer a lunch and dinner menu.
Our sushi is made fresh by order and never leftover from the previous Hour. Not all sushi shops are as dedicated to freshness as we are at Zakura. The only thing better than fresh, mouthwatering, delicious sushi, is paying less for it! In addition to tasting the difference, you can be sure that each time you eat at Zakura, you’re eating delicious, same time sushi of the freshest quality.
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Proof Urban Italian
Price: Moderate
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Pizzeria
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4.3
(315)
Welcome to Proof Urban Italian. A slice of modern Italian cuisine in the vibrant heart of the Liberties, Dublin.
Perfect for pizzas, pit stops, and pitchers.
The incredible flavours and ingredients of Italy are brought together to create our signature Romano pizzas, pasta dishes and sharing plates. Pair these with indulgent on-tap cocktails from our custom designed draft wall or a with a glass of hand-picked Italian wine. For something quick and easy, join us for a laidback lunch and enjoy our new decadent sandwiches.

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Frequently asked questions

Healthy restaurants located in South City Centre include The Ivy Dawson Street, Glas and FIRE Steakhouse & Bar

Restaurants with gluten-free options in South City Centre are The Ivy Dawson Street, Millstone Restaurant and Glas

Bottomless brunch in South City Centre is available at The Ivy Dawson Street, Isabelle's and Sophie's @ The Dean Dublin

The most romantic restaurant in South City Centre is FIRE Steakhouse & Bar

Restaurants in South City Centre with a great view include Sophie's @ The Dean Dublin, FIRE Steakhouse & Bar and The Ivy Dawson Street

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