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: 4.6

4.6

1354 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

May 26, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Modern European
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Thu 12:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 am
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

Selection of Italian Cured Meats€15.00
celeriac remoulade, pickles; Allergens: Egg, Milk, Celery, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Olives€5.00
smoked almonds; Allergen: Almonds
Grilled Sourdough€5.00
basil pesto; Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Walnuts
Guacamole€10.00
smoked tomato salsa, warm tortilla chips
Patatas Bravas€6.00
smoked chilli, tomato, aioli; Allergens: Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Baked Camembert€14.00
rosemary, garlic crumb, sourdough toast; Allergens: Wheat, Milk

Starters

Leek and Potato Soup€8.00
wild garlic, hazelnuts, gruyere beignets; Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Hazelnut, Mustard, 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
Charred Heirloom Tomatoes€12.00
burrata, sourdough crumb, basil oil; Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide
Duck Liver Parfait€13.00
balsamic apple, brioche; Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide
Mussels€13.00
alsace bacon, white wine, wild garlic, crab toast; Allergens: Wheat, Crustacean, Fish, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide, Molluscs
Spiced Chickpea Beignets€12.00
smoked aubergine, lime mayo, pomegranate, mint salad; Allergen: Sulphur Dioxide
Crispy Lamb Breast€14.00
smoked mayonnaise, pea vinaigrette; Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide, Lupin

Mains

Beef Short Rib€26.00
grilled spring cabbage, smoked celeriac, parsley, bourguignon sauce; Allergens: Soya, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide, Lupin
Atlantic Salmon€25.00
fennel, prawn and chorizo orzo, cherry tomatoes, basil; Allergens: Wheat, Crustacean, Fish, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide, Molluscs
Fish N Chips€19.00
mushy peas, tartare sauce; Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Cheeseburger€18.00
brioche bun, pickles, tomato, lettuce, burger sauce, fries; Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Pork Belly€25.00
lentils, root vegetables, Morteau sausage, smoked potato, salsa verde; Allergens: Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Hand Rolled Gnocchi€22.00
mushroom a la greque, truffle cream, watercress, crispy hens' egg; Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide
Rotisserie Chicken€23.00
dings slaw, nduja, fries, chicken gravy; Allergens: Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Malaysian Laksa€19.00
pak choy, shiitake mushrooms, peanuts, charred corn, tofu, noodles, coriander; Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Peanuts, Soya, Lupin

Sides

Rocket Parmesan Salad€4.00
Allergens: Milk, Sulphur Dioxide
Charred Broccoli€4.50
smoked almonds; Allergens: Almonds, Pinenut, Sesame Seed, Sulphur Dioxide
Baby Potatoes€4.00
salsa verde; Allergens: Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide
Fries€4.00
aioli; Allergens: Egg, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide

Dessert

Vanilla Crème Brûlée€9.00
lemon sable; Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Milk, Sulphur Dioxide
Chocolate Silk Cake€9.00
milk sorbet, raspberries, honeycomb; Allergens: Egg, Soya, Milk, Lupin
Salt Caramel Mousse€8.00
roast banana ice cream, Oreo crumble; Allergens: Wheat, Egg, Soya, Milk
Coconut Panna Cotta€8.00
roast pineapple, lime sorbet, meringue crisps; Allergens: Egg, Milk
Artisan Cheese€11.00
quince, farmhouse chutney, nuts, crackers; Allergens: Wheat, Peanuts, Milk, Almonds, Pinenut, Mustard, Sesame Seed, Sulphur Dioxide

What 1,354 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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KristiO
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very enjoyable meal with friends from out of town.
MJ
MargaretJ
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a lovely afternoon was lovely had a family member over from Yorkshire she was very interested in the place
AO
AoifeO
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good food, very attentive, friendly and professional staff and a super buzzy atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Café en SeineResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for the nice review Aoife.
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Neha
Dublin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food4service2ambience5
Overall good experience in terms of food, drink and ambience. Few staff people were not friendly though.
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service2ambience5
Staff was very inexperienced with little -to- no English. The environment was quite please though. Thanks
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ThereseT
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely lunch with a dear friend. Staff were so nice, great service and good food!
Café en SeineResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for the nice review Therese.
MG
MichelleG
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food4service1ambience3
Lovely venue food great just poor service was the issue very inattentive team
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Nice food, good value for money. Service was good but not excellent. Overall lovely lunch date!
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience1
I had a horrible experience. I was laughed and je
NH
NatashaH
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice place, beautiful food, but very low selection of non alcoholic cocktails
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Ellie13
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
10/10 experience. Our waitress was so attentive, helpful and friendly. The food was to die for (I had the prawns & gnocchi) and the ambience was lively but not too loud. A great place to go whether it be casual drinks, a meet up/date, or a work do!
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Clare
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely time. Good and drinks were lovely. Staff are brill, very attentive. Always checking if everything is ok / they can get you anything etc.
JM
JMcG
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good experience booked a table in the restaurant. Good service, nice food and comfortable setting.
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Isabel
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
2.0
32 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience4
The outside is so unassuming. Once you walk inside, wow! Lovely setting. Food was very good,well priced and perfect portion size. I think the wait staff may be new and inexperienced due to past & current circumstances around the world. A little training goes a long way.
LR
LindaR
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Really enjoyed our meal and service was good .My husband found it a little bit noisy but other than that it was was great .
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Super
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a beautiful 3 course meal with my hubby. Served by the lovely Lilly who so so polite and professional and couldn't do enough for us. Connor was a real gentleman making sure I had a seat that suited my needs of mobility issues. Had cocktails after with some great music. Great ambience. Definitely worth a visit. Shout out to the chef from the restaurant. Thank you for a fabulous meal. Even brought out a cake desert for my birthday. Must appreciated. Will definitely be back again.
Café en SeineResponded on May 17, 2022
Thank you for the great review.
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Mcers
Dublin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Overall unimpressed with service and selection of food
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Katie
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect; food, music, service. I love it.
Café en SeineResponded on May 17, 2022
Thank you for the nice review Katie.
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IanC
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely meal, friendly service - and a pint of Guinness 0.0% !
Café en SeineResponded on May 15, 2022
Thank you for the nice review Ian.
ML
MarianL
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We invited my sister-in-law and her husband to lunch today.We all had a great time.Its not rushed such a buzzy place.Food was excellent and so was the service.
Café en SeineResponded on May 15, 2022
Thank you for the great review Marian.
MM
MaryMurty
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very impressed with the delicious food & particularly impressed with the kind, friendly, polite staff. I would highly recommend Café en Seine to anyone for an evening meal.
Café en SeineResponded on May 15, 2022
Thank you for your lovely review Mary.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Nice evening, service not amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Graduation - exceptional staff - exemplary customer service - fabulous food - thank you so much for a very special evening
Café en SeineResponded on May 15, 2022
Thank you for the great review.
JH
JenniH
Leinster
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place. The decor is outstanding and the food lives up to the hype. Will definitely be back. Cocktails are first class.
Café en SeineResponded on May 15, 2022
Thank you for the great review.
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GuilhermeO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing restaurant! Amazing service, food. I really recommend it.
Café en SeineResponded on May 15, 2022
Thank you for the great review.
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Anna
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, our appetizers and main entrees were brought out at the same time.
SM
ShellyM
Cork
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Sat in the atrium and it was gorgeous - would definitely come back again!
Café en SeineResponded on May 15, 2022
Thank you for the nice review Shelly.
TM
TaraM
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great food and great atmosphere. Service for drinks was far too long. Not the waitress fault she took the order promptly but was waiting for the barman. We had to ask where the drinks where after 15 mins. There were 4 of us, only 3 meals arrived. We were finished by the time the last person got there’s. Saying all that the food was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very relaxed venue to meet friends, fantastic building, live music, nice food, great drinks menu and great service, didn't feel rushed. Definitely recommend
Café en SeineResponded on May 15, 2022
Thank you for the great review.
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Maggie
Dublin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Was one of my favourite places but it was chaotic..staff very nice but confused service Chips came lukewarm No knowledge of Pernod Needs organising Overpriced dessert
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Table was ready when expected and service, drinks & food were wonderful.
Café en SeineResponded on May 15, 2022
Thank you for the nice review.
SV
SamantaV
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Love to come here with friends It is pricey but it is really nice for brunching
SB
SineadB
Dublin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience4
The staff were so nice and the starters were lovely but my main of pork belly was really not good. The fat wasn’t cooked out of it properly and the middle was literally like jelly so disappointing.
GP
GerP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Met friends for lunch. Lovely friendly staff, great service, great food, beautiful place and fantastic lication.
Café en SeineResponded on May 8, 2022
Thank you for the nice review Ger.
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gorgeous food, and great portions. I got the gnocchi and it was amazing! Great selection of cocktails, and overall great atmosphere. Staff were incredible. Five stars
Café en SeineResponded on May 15, 2022
Thank you for the great review.
AB
AndyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience from start to finish. The setting and ambience were welcoming and vibrant, as were the staff who were attentive and friendly. The food was excellent, we chose a range of mains from the menu including the salmon, beef and chicken dishes which were all amazing. Desserts were equally as good. We visited as part of a 60th birthday celebration and the staff made it that extra bit special with a few extra touches, would highly recommend.
Café en SeineResponded on May 15, 2022
Thank you for the lovely review Andy.
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PORTELAG
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Parfait Très bel endroit Service élégant et efficace, très bon cocktails Soirée parfaite
MR
MarR
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Really lovely staff and great service. So helpful to my husband and I and our 2 little ones, finding a space for our buggy and getting 2 highchairs set up. Lovely ambiance and food was quick and tasty. Highly recommend for a weekend brunch in town.
Café en SeineResponded on May 15, 2022
Thank you for the great review.
NH
NicolaH
Dublin
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Won't be back again I booked a table for 830 and we were told to move into the bar case we were not eating. When we went into the bar there were no seat and the reservation team were not pleaesnt
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Orna
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fantastic place, great atmosphere. Definitely go back there
Café en SeineResponded on May 4, 2022
Thank you for the nice review Orna.

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 4.6 stars by 1354 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

May 26, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

40 Dawson Street Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 A526

Additional information

Cross street
Dawson Street
Neighborhood
Dawson Street
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Thu 12:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 am
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

Additional information

Fish N Chips

Caesar Salad

Fish and Chips

Snacks

Selection of Italian Cured Meats€15.00

Olives€5.00

Grilled Sourdough€5.00

Guacamole€10.00

Patatas Bravas€6.00

Baked Camembert€14.00

Starters

Leek and Potato Soup€8.00

Gambas Pil Pil€14.00

Crispy Chicken Wings€14.00

Charred Heirloom Tomatoes€12.00

Duck Liver Parfait€13.00

Mussels€13.00

Spiced Chickpea Beignets€12.00

Crispy Lamb Breast€14.00

Mains

Beef Short Rib€26.00

Atlantic Salmon€25.00

Fish N Chips€19.00

Cheeseburger€18.00

Pork Belly€25.00

Hand Rolled Gnocchi€22.00

Rotisserie Chicken€23.00

Malaysian Laksa€19.00

Sides

Rocket Parmesan Salad€4.00

Charred Broccoli€4.50

Baby Potatoes€4.00

Fries€4.00

Dessert

Vanilla Crème Brûlée€9.00

Chocolate Silk Cake€9.00

Salt Caramel Mousse€8.00

Coconut Panna Cotta€8.00

Artisan Cheese€11.00

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