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

1495 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

Aug 16, 2022

8:30 PM

Booked 9 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, Entertainment, 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 1,495 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience5
Staff were inattentive did nt seem to care. We complained about the food. No one came back to us about the food Regards Eamon 0872500664
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Ivana
Dublin
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Got eggs royal for brunch and a piña colada. Food was really good, I would just add a little side, some avocado or baked potatos, the plate looked a little empty. Service was very nice from beginning until the end. Location: I just love it.
FD
FilippoD
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Cibo ottimo, location molto centrale, bellissima atmosfera, il prezzo è un po’ alto … ma nel complesso da provare
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TheresaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience! Ricardo was able to cater to my extensive food allergies and made it such a memorable, relaxing evening. 100% recommend dinner here!
Café en SeineResponded 2 days agoThank you for the lovely review Theresa.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food5service3ambience2
Reservations for restaurant but seated in bar area. Poor service then strangely confronted saying required to order food. Always planned to get food and never instructed otherwise (still had menus!). Very bizarre action by the manager.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very cosy place to take lunch with a friend! Good service! Definitely I will come back!
Café en SeineResponded 3 days agoThank you for the nice review.
DO
DermotO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous venue, superb service, the food was amazing, not a budget place but good value as the food is so good
Café en SeineResponded 3 days agoThank you for the great review Dermot.
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KodyL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience5
It was fine, but neither my husband or I were super impressed. Food was fine, but not amazing. (The parmesan cheese sprinkled on my food was unusually hard and got stuck in the back of my throat. Unpleasant.) The service was a bit awkward - servers were very fake with their demeanor and we could tell they were not truly happy to be there. The place itself is very pretty. It's ambience was what drew us there, but now having experienced it, I don't think we'll go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The overall atmosphere was great. We got a dinner date reservation in the garden and it was absolutely lovely. The food very good and the staff is super friendly. The location and the building itself are beautiful as well.
Café en SeineResponded 5 days agoThank you for the lovely review.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was really nice
Café en SeineResponded 2 days agoThank you for the nice review.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience4
Good service, child friendly Food was basic but nice
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Marina
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It’s my favourite place in Dublin I absolutely love it that’s why I went on my birthday, was a bit sad because I put on my booking it was a birthday bit they didn’t do or acknowledge it. And they shouldn’t take bookings for 21:15 if they closed the kitchen at 9:30 just 2 minor details. Still my favourite place
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ayrtonb
Atlanta
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
They forgot our food and after one hour they bring it cold
AP
AliceP
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
A bit slow to get the order, but then everything perfect
AB
ArissaB
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service! Food was delicious and was a lovely touch with some live music on a Sunday afternoon.
Café en SeineResponded 5 days agoThank you for the nice review.
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very welcoming!Brunch menu ideal for Sunday ideal.would recommend double cheeseburger
Café en SeineResponded 5 days agoThank you for your nice review.
GS
GeoffS
Dublin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience2
Four of us had a drink and food from the “brunch” menu. Food and drink were good but our experience was less than optimal due to the extraordinary noise levels.
MY
MaryY
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant is centrally located in Dublin City. The decor is beautiful & our girlie reunion was really helped by the great service & value for money.
MM
MagdalenaM
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had very pleasant time. I would recommend it to my friends
Café en SeineResponded on August 6, 2022Thank you for the nice review Magdalena.
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SamPayne
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The cheeseburger was absolutely godly, would recommend to literally anyone, service was very nice, Valeria was our server, very chatty and friendly
Café en SeineResponded on August 6, 2022Thank you for the nice review Sam.
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SamanthaB
Oxford
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing building I do love an Art Deco surrounding. Food was fab service prompt and servers lovely.
Café en SeineResponded on August 6, 2022Thank you for the great review Samantha.
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KayK
Mayo
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Very enjoyable. Food and service very good. Staff very friendly too. Noise level perfect for chatting to friends 👌
Café en SeineResponded on August 6, 2022Thank you for the lovely review Kay.
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Lolly
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely food and service, bit too quiet at 5pm, as in background music. Food was delicious, portions a little on the small side, so is expensive enough. Will definitely return
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RosemarieF
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were met at the door by a lovely girl, sorry I can't remember her name, We really enjoyed our food and drinks and the ambiance was lovely, we will be back and would definitely recommend Cafe en Seine to friends.
Café en SeineResponded on August 6, 2022Thank you for the lovely review Rosemarie.
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JoyD
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Had a lovely lunch here. The staff were very attentive...decor and ambience excellent. Will definitely return
Café en SeineResponded on August 6, 2022Thank you for the nice review.
MM
MaeveM
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Cafe en Seine excellent in every respect and I had no problem paying for my meal etc but a €1 charge taken as separate transaction on my credit card was very annoying. I presume that Open Table charge that fee, if that’s the case I won’t be using Open Table again!
MB
MaryB
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Food Great Ambience Friendly Efficient Staff
JB
JohnnyB
Dublin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was really tasty. Service was friendly and quick always and the restaurant had a great atmosphere
JD
JoanD
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing place definitely recommend and will revisit the staff were outstanding and were so helpful cocktails 🍸 😀 delicious and they had no problems blending my husbands meal to meet his dietary requirements as some places definitely won't accommodate
JG
JackieG
Los Angeles
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Arrived for a late lunch, the hostess that looked after us was so amazing and attentive she couldn’t of done enough for us. We had 3 starters to share and the food was amazing. Couldn’t fault the drinks! Just love coming here every time, friendly staff, great ambiance can’t wait to go back.
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CatherineO
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very pleasant lunch in Cafe en Seine. Service was excellent and food was lovely . We were not rushed and could sit and chat over our coffee.
KH
KatieH
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent evening out with friends, dinner and drinks
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kate
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great evening overall 😀
JF
JulieF
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience3
It’s a great looking place, but the food is overpriced for what it is. The service was not great, only one waiter helped us with any requests, other staff were asked but never brought what was requested.
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Maria
Dublin
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful setting, gorgeous food and friendly staff.
AK
AislingK
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great evening, food was lovely and the staff were very pleasant!
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Sasha
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The experience was amazing :) we will be back for sure
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PaulaM
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Definitely worth a visit. Food was beautiful. Gluten free was no problem and although the dish I ordered was marked as gluten containing they adapted it to suit my dietary requirements. Music, cocktails and efficient friendly staff made our visit one to remember.
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Buck
Dublin
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience1
A very nice place, but no craft beer at all! The live band were good, but they were WAY TOO LOUD for Sunday afternoon brunch.
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Tilly
Dublin
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a lovely family lunch , love be band was excellent and our waiter Rogerio was very good and great service and very friendly. Will definitely go back

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 1495 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

Aug 16, 2022

8:30 PM

Booked 9 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, Entertainment, 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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