Café en Seine

Name: Café en Seine
Address: 40 Dawson Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D02 A526
Telephone: (01) 677 4567
Price range: €31 to €50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1409 Reviews

€31 to €50

Modern European

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This is the wonderful Café en Seine, one of Dublin’s most iconic and stunning venues, nestled in the heart of Dublin on Dawson Street. Renowned for its five-star service, Café en Seine offers an extensive food menu which caters for a range of tastes and occasions. Bringing a unique dining experience to Dublin, head chef Stephen Gibson and his team have created a menu that reflects the ever-changing tastes of Irish plates. Think simple, fun dishes, bursting with seasonal flavours, that are great to share while still delivering a high-end food experience in a casual dining atmosphere.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 25, 2022

June 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Modern European
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:15 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
(01) 677 4567
Website
http://www.cafeenseine.ie/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Stephen Gibson

Location
40 Dawson Street Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 A526
Neighborhood
Dawson Street
Cross street
Dawson Street
Parking details
There is on street Parking, around the corner on St Annes Lane available to the public. There are two multi storey car parks within a 3 minute walk from Cafe En Seine - Q Park Dawson Street and Q Park Setanta.
Public transit
Nearest bus stop Mansion House
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Antipasto€17.00
Selection of Italian cured meats & cheeses, basil pesto, olives, smoked almonds, grilled sourdough. Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Almonds, Pinenut, Mustard, Sesame Seed, Sulphur Dioxide, Lupin
Guacamole€10.00
smoked tomato salsa, warm tortilla chips
Patatas Bravas€6.00
Smoked chilli, tomato, aioli. Allergens: Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide

Snacks & Starters

Pulled Pork Tostadas€13.00
Pickled onions, pineapple, coriander. Allergens: Sulphur Dioxide
Gambas Pil Pil€14.00
Grilled sourdough. Allergens: Wheat, Crustacean, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide
Crispy Chicken Wings€14.00
Chili miso, blue cheese dip. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Soya, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seed, Sulphur Dioxide, Lupin
Charred Heirloom Tomatoes€13.00
Burrata, sourdough crumb, basil oil. Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide, Lupin
Butternut Squash Arancini€13.00
Smoked mozzarella, fried sage, aioli. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide, Lupin
Mussels€14.00
White wine, pancetta, garlic, parsley, garlic bread. Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide, Molluscs
Rotisserie Chicken and Smoked Ham Terrine€13.00
Salted grapes, chicken parfit, balsamic apple, hazelnut. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Hazelnut, Sulphur Dioxide

Mains

Double Cheeseburger€19.00
Brioche bun, tomato, lettuce, pickle, burger sauce, fries. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Chicken Breast€24.00
Polenta, Italian greens with chili, garlic, ricotta, roast tomato, chicken gravy. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Fish and Chips€19.00
Mushy peas, tartare sauce. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Ginger Beer and Soy Braised Short Rib€26.00
Chinensis cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, peanut rayu. Allergens: Wheat, Peanuts, Soya, Milk, Sesame Seed, Sulphur Dioxide
Salmon€26.00
Prawn and chorizo orzo, fennel, basil, confit tomato. Allergens: Wheat, Crustacean, Egg, Fish, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide, Molluscs
Roast Potato Gnocchi€24.00
Mushroom a la greque, truffle cream, crispy hens' egg, rocket. Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide
Duck Breast€28.00
Peas a la francaise, smoked potato terrine. Allergens: Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Vegan Super Salad€18.00
Charred broccoli, beetroot hummus, chili sweet potato, quinoa, falafel, avocado, rocket, toasted wild rice, nuts and seeds. Allergens: Almonds, Sesame Seed

Sides

Rocket Parmesan Salad€5.00
Allergens: Milk, Sulphur Dioxide
Chargrilled Broccoli€5.00
Smoked almonds. Allergens: Milk, Almonds, Sesame Seed
Roast Baby Potatoes€5.00
Salsa verde. Allergens: Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Fries€4.00
Aioli. Allergens: Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide

Dessert

Coconut Panna Cotta€8.00
Strawberries, meringue crisps. Allergens: Egg, Milk
Chocolate Silk Cake€9.00
Roast banana ice cream, honeycomb. Allergens: Egg, Soya, Milk
Hazelnut Mousse€8.00
Espresso ice cream, bueno sauce, sea salt. Allergens: Egg, Milk, Hazelnut
Salt Caramel Brulee€8.00
Allergens: Egg, Milk

What 1,409 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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Dublin
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GeorgieT
Essex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and atmosphere- would definitely visit again. We had a lovely dinner and cocktails then went next door to dance the night away. Great evening
Café en SeineResponded today
Thank you for the great review Georgie.
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Rach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service3ambience5
Food was amazing, staff were fantastic! Food took a little longer than we expected to come.
Café en SeineResponded today
Thank you for the nice review, sorry about the speed of the food. Hopefully it will be faster on your next visit.
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OrlaH
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food and drinks were lovely. Setting is really nice there too, great atmosphere and very comfortable. Service was a little slow but all staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Café en SeineResponded today
Thank you for the review Orla, and apologies if we were a little slow on this occasion. Hopefully we will see you back again soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and atmosphere
Café en SeineResponded today
Thank you for the nice review.
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suzanneO
Dublin
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Music very loud
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NoelleM
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Had a great night, great atmosphere. will come back.
Café en SeineResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the nice review Noelle.
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James
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was simple but well presented and well made. Really good evening
Café en SeineResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for the nice review James.
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JackieG
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Beaitful setting, love coming here! First time doing brunch instead of dinner….. would of like a bigger menu ….. but food is perfect everytime and drinks are fab!
Café en SeineResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for the nice review Jackie.
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CathyO
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food2service5ambience5
Service was great, very attentive server.Food was below average,food not hot ,even after asking for replacement fries.
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OpenTable Diner
Leinster
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food2service1ambience4
We had booked 2 weeks in advance and told on arrival our table wasn’t ready, we then had to wait a further 25mins (after being told it would only be 5mins) to be given a different table without menus which we had to ask for. Also had to ask 3 times for water for the table. Very disappointed in the manor in which we were treated.
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PaulaO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect setting, the decor was fabulous. Food great
Café en SeineResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for the review Paula.
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JillW
E. Tennessee
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first dinner in Ireland! We loved Cafe en Seine! The vibe was electric. The food was delicious! I had the fish & chips & my husband had the beef. I had a yummy cocktail... We loved the decor & lighting was amazing. The atmosphere was so cool. The wait staff were so friendly & kind. Would definitely go back!
Café en SeineResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for the lovely review Jill.
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LauraS
Dublin
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff could not have been more accommodating and attentive. I asked to move tables as a stool is uncomfortable for me and they changed it without issue. The wait staff were never far away and so lovely and the food was delicious .
Café en SeineResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for the nice review Laura.
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CocoL
Bristol
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food good ambience, will definitely visit again
Café en SeineResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for the nice review.
CD
CiaraD
Kent
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience3
Service was ok. Actual wait staff great but management terrible! Food was awful. Plain, heavy, no flavour! Worst dinner I have had in Dublin. Overpriced too. A shame as been looking forward to it!
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Annamarie
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great setting for after work cocktails, or a more formal meal. Service was consistent and friendly... overall a great dining and drinking experience!
Café en SeineResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for the lovely review Annamarie.
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BrendaM
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, delicious food and lovely building and atmosphere
Café en SeineResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for the nice review Brenda.
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SiobhanN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was fresh, tasty and well presented. Great to have an option of a small or large salad, as I do not like to waste food. Lovely relaxed athmosphere.
Café en SeineResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for the nice review Siobhan.
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JoanM
Dublin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
Table of four. Two guests had arrived before us and had ordered two glasses of wine . We were left approx 20 min before a waiter came to take our drinks order. Arrived with the bottle of wine and no water as requested. Service throughout the meal was very very poor. I would not go back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
We loved this restaurant. Food was good and people were friendly. We had an issue with our food not being delivered but the manager came to our table and apologizing.
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Phil
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
My friend and I were so thoroughly impressed by the standard and the service on offer at Cafe en Seine. Our server Armando was such a gentleman, showed great enthusiasm in his role, and explained each dish to us in a clear way we could understand. I would definitely return again and recommend to others. The food was outstanding, kudos to the chef!
Café en SeineResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for the great review Phil.
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DavidM
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Very pleasant surroundings, very friendly and helpful staff, with top class food . We will be back 😎
Café en SeineResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for the nice review David.
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Amandad
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fab service and very pleasant wait staff. Always enjoy visiting
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
I was going to celebrate anniversary there, but the staff were so rude and didn’t let us drink without ordering food as soon as we arrived. They were very unprofessional and didn’t know how to manage the situation. Terrible experience there.
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Weekend away night out
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice afternoon, our waiter a kid from Mexico ( couldn't catch his name ) was fantastic,he went above and beyond. Food was excellent and atmosphere was lovely.
Café en SeineResponded on June 13, 2022
Thank you for the nice review.
MB
MaryB
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Food and Ambience Waiter service also excellent and very friendly Very attentive but not too invasive
Café en SeineResponded on June 12, 2022
Thank you for the nice review Mary.
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mame
Frankfurt
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect service, good lunch and fine cocktails
GM
GeraldM
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience2
We arrived on time at 8.30pm. We ordered drinks and food quickly. My daughter ended up with the wrong drink it should have been for the next table. We had three snacks which were tasty. We sat waiting for our main course but sadly despite asking three different staff it did not arrive. We left at 10.10pm disappointed. The staff were apologetic and only charged for our drinks but we were disappointed
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RachelL
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food was delicious and the cocktails were so yummy. Staff was accommodating and made us feel welcomed. If we come back to Dublin again I’d love to come back.
Café en SeineResponded on June 12, 2022
Thank you for the nice review Rachel.
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MarianL
Dublin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our most favourite place to go.Food is always lovely just enough to satisfy. The staff are so friendly and always up for a chat.
Café en SeineResponded on June 12, 2022
Thank you for the lovely review Marian.
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RachelD
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for a midweek lunch. Gorgeous food, great drinks and the service was excellent!
Café en SeineResponded on June 12, 2022
Thank you for the nice review Rachel.
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Renatzz
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great experience. Easy booking and friendly staff, good food.
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ShannonW
Westmeath
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff are so friendly, food is amazing and the atmosphere is great . The gnocchi is to die for
Café en SeineResponded on June 9, 2022
Thank you for the nice review Shannon.
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MargueriteT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was a lovely experience I have been in your restaurant for lunch, but not for dinner on both occasions I found the staff and food excellent. I requested a table towards the end of the restaurant and I got what I requested. When we had to leave our table for 9.15 we were given a table up stairs to continue our celebrations . It was a great birthday celebration.
Café en SeineResponded on June 9, 2022
Thank you for the nice review Marguerite.
JM
JoanM
Dublin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Lovely staff. Food was ok but average. Not background music .
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Was a fantastic brunch
Café en SeineResponded on June 5, 2022
Thank you.
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Food was cold . Awful to taste. Wouldn’t recommend
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RichardA
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Good food and a good atmosphere. Service slightly erratic but not a big issue. For example mains arrived very swiftly after starters but desserts took an age. Similarly a cocktail arrived swiftly but the bottle of red for the others took a while. Would go back when next in Dublin though
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Graduation and new job :)

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Café en Seine is rated 4.5 stars by 1409 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 25, 2022

June 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

40 Dawson Street Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 A526

Additional information

Cross street
Dawson Street
Neighborhood
Dawson Street
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:15 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Cuisines
Modern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is on street Parking, around the corner on St Annes Lane available to the public. There are two multi storey car parks within a 3 minute walk from Cafe En Seine - Q Park Dawson Street and Q Park Setanta.
Public transit
Nearest bus stop Mansion House
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Stephen Gibson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafeenseine.ie/
Phone number
(01) 677 4567

Café en Seine

Make a reservation

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Caesar Salad

Fish and Chips

Crispy Chicken Wings

To Share

Antipasto€17.00

Guacamole€10.00

Patatas Bravas€6.00

Snacks & Starters

Pulled Pork Tostadas€13.00

Gambas Pil Pil€14.00

Crispy Chicken Wings€14.00

Charred Heirloom Tomatoes€13.00

Butternut Squash Arancini€13.00

Mussels€14.00

Rotisserie Chicken and Smoked Ham Terrine€13.00

Mains

Double Cheeseburger€19.00

Chicken Breast€24.00

Fish and Chips€19.00

Ginger Beer and Soy Braised Short Rib€26.00

Salmon€26.00

Roast Potato Gnocchi€24.00

Duck Breast€28.00

Vegan Super Salad€18.00

Sides

Rocket Parmesan Salad€5.00

Chargrilled Broccoli€5.00

Roast Baby Potatoes€5.00

Fries€4.00

Dessert

Coconut Panna Cotta€8.00

Chocolate Silk Cake€9.00

Hazelnut Mousse€8.00

Salt Caramel Brulee€8.00

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