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Café en Seine, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Café en Seine

4.5
4.5
2236 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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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 46 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 677 4567
  • Website
    http://www.cafeenseine.ie/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Stephen Gibson
  • Private party facilities
    Parisian Street Garden for 200 People, Cocktail Bar and Restaurant 150 People, Loft Bar for 90 People, Balcony Bar for 100 People, Great Venue for Special Occasions, Private Spaces for Large Groups up to 1,200 people.
  • 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
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What 2,236 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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  • Dublin

    Modern European

  • Dublin

    Most Booked

  • Dublin 2

    Most Booked

2,314 Reviews

  1. BrianB

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience5
    The table was cramped for the number of people, and there was a lack of real effort to find an alternatives.

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  2. NeasaO

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    Overall3Food3Service4Ambience4
    2nd time there in 2 weeks and disappointed both times. The tables are too small to sit those seated (we had a booking for 6 people that was changed to 5 at last minute) we were seated at a table for 4, very tight. I asked for a bigger table, for example the table for 6 that we had reserved, but was told they couldn't accommodate that. Food was nice. 1 side dish came out wrong, but was corrected with a short wait. Other side dish didn't come, after asking twice it arrived after our meal was finished. (It was comped) but it was very under cooked to the point of being inedible (Brussel sprout). Overall disappointing, won't be recommending. Best thing is the venue and atmosphere.

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  3. Langlinsj

    Dublin

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    Overall3Food3Service3Ambience4
    I love this place, it’s so well done-nice staff-good food. I didn’t like mine, nothing wrong with it, I just didn’t like it. I was surprised that the waiter didn’t ask why I had barely eaten any of it but he was definitely inexperienced. I do though hate the newly adopted American habit of writing down the tipping options at the end of the receipt, 12.5/18/20-puts me off tipping altogether

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
    Food a little cold and and overpriced. Enjoyable overall but the cost would make us slow to return for lunch

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  5. Allen

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    Overall4Food5Service5Ambience3
    The food was excellent and staff are very accomodating. It was a bit loud on the other side due to the private event and the lighting on the restaurant was pretty dark, couldn’t much appreciate the features of the meal however taste is perfect and balance with all the flavors.

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  6. EmmaR

    Connacht

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall4Food4Service3Ambience4
    Nice atmosphere and very friendly staff. Menu had a good selection for a group. Service could be quicker.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall1Food2Service1Ambience1
    Poor service. We were waiting for food ages, nobody pay any attention to us and when food came it was not tasty.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Lovely venue, great staff, upbeat vibe, great music, superb food. Overall great value.

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  9. DitaC

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Lovely menu, loved pre-Christmas atmosphere and live music. Visited on Sunday at lunch time.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Lovely place to meet friends. Busy but still very comfortable. Food excellent as was service.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The venue and staff were fantastic Great atmosphere and service was excellent!!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    A group of 4 over 70, we had a lovely lunchtime experience. First things first, the staff, from front of house to the girl leading us to our table to the various waiters and barpersons, such excellence and good humour right throughout the afternoon was elevating . Food and drinks were excellent , in spite of being very busy ,the table service was excellent. A very reasonable bill put the cap on our visit ! We'll be back !

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
    Amazing service and ambience. Food was very good... would go again...and again!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Leinster

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    Overall3Food2Service4Ambience4
    Food was mediocre at best, zero flavour to the wings even after sending them back. So disappointing as I’d been told by so many people the food is amazing, I will try again maybe they were too busy. Our server was the saving grace, she was just lovely!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    A special place for a celebration. From of was beautiful and the decor is just so comfy and classy . Truly a Dublin gem . Can’t wait to go back

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  16. LouisV

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Perfect stay , service and dinner at a reasonable price. Highly recommended!

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  17. JOG1

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Great food, great atmosphere, live music was a lovely touch ( they were also brilliant ) 👍👏👏

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  18. CarolineNolan

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Lovely food, great service, really nice atmosphere and good music. Great night.

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  19. Alyfunshine

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Amazingly swift and efficient service. Delicious food. Lovely ambience. Highly recommended.

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  20. LauraL

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Amazing food and place! Loved it, definitely will go back

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  21. StephenM

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Good food. Little pricey but the quality was good and service was excellent. Nice vibe too.

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  22. PatriciaB

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Lovely athmosphere, great service, lovely food and good valye for money

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall1Food1Service1Ambience1
    The service was very rushed and aggressive. The host told us we had the table for 2 hours upon arrival which was fine but a half hour into our reservation we were once again reminded by the host that our booking was for 2 hours. The plates were taken from us while we were still eating our main courses. Don’t order a starter or a dessert because you won’t have time to eat it! By far the worst service I’ve had ever.

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  24. Ness

    Dublin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Really good menu with lots of gluten free options. Great service and a beautiful setting for lunch. Will be going back many times.

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  25. St123

    Cork

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall2Food1Service3Ambience4
    Very poor standard of food for the expensive price.

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  26. Blida

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Atmosphere was excellent service also, the food tasted so so good and the pink cava also

    Café en SeineResponded on November 22, 2023

    Thank you for the fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and service. It's always our aim to create a great environment, complemented by first class service. We are delighted that you enjoyed the food and thought the pink cava was a hit. We carefully select our menu and drinks to ensure there's something for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious food and enjoyable moments at Café en Seine!

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  27. TrevorF

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Beautiful food and very well presented. Great staff and plenty of choice on the menu. By the end of the meal, we didn’t feel rushed to leave our table even if the booking stipulation was for a two hour sitting. Will definitely be returning as soon I’m back in DubLin.

    Café en SeineResponded on November 22, 2023

    Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful feedback about your experience. It's fantastic to hear that you were impressed with both the food and its presentation. We're also delighted to know that our staff made a positive impression and that you found many appealing options on the menu. We understand the importance of a relaxed dining experience, so it's great to know that you didn't feel rushed towards the end of your meal, despite the two-hour table booking policy. We look forward to welcoming you back next time you're in Dublin. There's always something new to try or an old favourite to revisit at Café en Seine!

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  28. Magberg

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
    Great spot, lovely ambience, nice to sit at the bar for a pre dinner drink and watch the bar staff concoct cocktail creations. Dining booth a bit cramped for four, but service excellent.

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  29. AndrewH

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great atmosphere, excellent food, kind staff and all around nice experience. Highly recommend.

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  30. MaireadP

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service3Ambience4
    Food is really good choice is good too. Drinks are expensive especially the non alcoholic cocktails .

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  31. RebeccaH

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall3Food5Service3Ambience3
    We had a table booked for 7 and when we arrived we had to wait 15 minutes and I’m not sure why as the table they tried to give us was free the whole time which makes me think they gave our actual table away! They tried to sit a group of 6 on 2 separate tables of 3, we obviously said no as we were dining as a group of friends! After another 15 minute wait we were seated on a long table again wasn’t ideal as it was so long so could barely hear anyone! The service was ok! Nobody seemed sure and it was quite slow at times! Thankfully the food was fantastic!

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  32. CiaraB

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service3Ambience5
    Really enjoyed our meal in Cafe en Seine, food was great, we would have liked more, service was a little slow on drinks over but overall a lovely evening, place looks amazing

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    Overall5Food3Service3Ambience5
    Beautiful place, but with 2 hour limit to stay this is not nice.

    Café en SeineResponded on November 22, 2023

    Thank you for your feedback and compliment on our venue. We're glad you liked Café en Seine. Regarding the 2-hour limit, we understand that this may feel restrictive. This policy is in place to ensure that we can accommodate as many of our guests as possible, especially at busy times. We always aim to provide a great experience within this timeframe. We hope to welcome you back soon, perhaps at a quieter time when we can offer a more relaxed stay.

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  34. LuciH

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Amazing food and delicious cocktail 🍸🍹. We had a great time!!

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  35. lisam

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
    We had a pleasant evening. Everyone enjoyed their food, all went well. Very busy as to be expected this time of year - I'm glad we had an early seating!

    Café en SeineResponded on November 22, 2023

    Thank you for sharing your experience! It's great to hear that you had an enjoyable evening and that everyone enjoyed their meal. We always aim to provide a delightful dining experience and it's rewarding to know that we hit the mark for your group. You're right about the busy season - it definitely gets busy here! Opting for early seating is a wise choice for a more relaxed atmosphere. We hope to see you again soon, whether it's for another early dinner or perhaps to experience Café en Seine at a different time of day.

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  36. CathyS

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    Overall3Food4Service4Ambience3
    Fabulous food but the bill was very expensive considering it was 5 o clock in the evening. There was no choice of an early bird even though we had the table for a short time.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    I thimk it was great because the ambience and noise level were great and customer service was amazing

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  38. LoverGirl

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great evening had at Cafe En Seine! The food was hot and delicious, with great detail added to each taste combination. We enjoyed a candle lit evening with great food and drinks, a cosy feel and great service! We will definitely be back again.

    Café en SeineResponded on November 13, 2023

    It sounds like you had a wonderful evening with us, and that's what we love to hear! We are delighted that the food impressed you with its detailed flavour combinations and that the candlelit setting added to the experience. We're all about creating those cosy, memorable moments, and it seems we hit the mark with your visit. We look forward to your next visit - we'll be ready to serve up another round of great food, drinks and service. See you soon at Café en Seine!

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  39. CamilaLui

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Excellent service, atmosphere and amazing food! I absolutly recommend.

    Café en SeineResponded on November 13, 2023

    Thank you so much for your glowing review! It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the service, atmosphere and food. We put our heart and soul into creating an experience that's both enjoyable and memorable, so your recommendation means a lot to us. We're looking forward to welcoming you back soon for another round of great food and great vibes at Café en Seine.

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  40. KarenC

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    All very elegant. The brunch menu was well-pitched and great value for money. A truly lovely way to spend part of a Saturday afternoon whilst shopping in the Grafton St/Dawson St area.

    Café en SeineResponded on November 12, 2023

    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. It's great to hear that you found our brunch to be good value for money. We love providing a place where you can relax and enjoy a pleasant break, especially in the middle of a busy shopping day. We are pleased to know that we can add a little enjoyment to your Saturday afternoon. We look forward to welcoming you back for another lovely brunch or perhaps to try something different from our menu next time you're in the area.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Café en Seine is rated 4.5 stars by 2236 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
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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–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • 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
  • Private party facilities
    Parisian Street Garden for 200 People, Cocktail Bar and Restaurant 150 People, Loft Bar for 90 People, Balcony Bar for 100 People, Great Venue for Special Occasions, Private Spaces for Large Groups up to 1,200 people.
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