Dada

Name: Dada
Address: 44-45 William Street South, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D02 WT04
Telephone: (01) 617 0777
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (109)

€30 and under

Moroccan

44-45 William Street South, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 WT04

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Charming

Discover the magic of Morocco in the heart of Dublin at Dada. Enjoy authentic tagines, couscous, and Moroccan tea, with options for halal, vegan, and vegetarian diets. Our warm, Moroccan-inspired atmosphere will make you feel like you're dining in Morocco itself. Book your table now and make your meal unforgettable.
-- You can bring your own wine (BYOB)
https://www.instagram.com/dadarestaurant/?hl=en

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Moroccan, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri–Sun 12:30 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(01) 617 0777
Website
http://www.dadarestaurant.ie/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Kunal Mohamed
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
44-45 William Street South, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 WT04
Neighborhood
South William Street
Cross street
Situated at the intersection of South William Street and Chatham Street.
Parking details
None
Public transit
South Great George's Street – Approximately a 3-minute walkDame Street – Approximately a 4-minute walkCollege Green – Approximately a 4-minute walkDawson Street – Approximately a 5-minute walkDawson Luas Station (Green Line) – Approximately a 5-minute walk
Additional
BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi available

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Experiences

Dada’s Early Bird Offer (2 courses €28.95)
Apr 5, 2025 - Nov 8, 2025
Enjoy the full Dada experience with a special offer available for a limited time each day. Choose from any starter and any main dish from our main menu—with the option to go all in with dessert. ✨ 2 courses €28.95 | 3 courses €34.95 ✅ Pick your favourites — no limited early menu ✅ You can bring your own Wine/Beer Upgrades available: €4 for King Prawns, Pastela, Couscous Royal, Hake, Seafood or Lamb Tagines €6 for any of Dada’s Signature Dishes 🕰 Available: • Mon–Thurs: 4:00 PM – 6:15 PM • Fri–Sat: 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM (table must be vacated by 7 PM) • Sunday: 12:30 PM – 6:15 PM

Harira€5.50
soup with lentils, chickpeas, vermicelli and coriander
Selection of Moroccan Dips€9.50
served with bread
Hummus€6.50
Chickpeas pate with tahine, cumin and olive oil
Zaaluk€7.95
grilled aubergine pate, Moroccan vinegar, garlic & pimenton
Saffron Marinated Chicken Kebab & Harissa Dip€6.95
Fried Spinach Preserved Lemon€6.95
green olives & spices
Pan Fried King Prawns€9.95
coriander, garlic & chermoula marinade
Five Spices Chicken Wings€7.50
Pan Fried Chicken Liver€6.95
paprika, thyme and lemon

Shared Platter

min 4 people

A Mix of Different Mezze Style Appetisers
- per person€8.50

Tagines (Slowly Cooked In a Clay Pot)

We only use spring Lamb and All our meat is 100% prime Irish certified

Hake Fish Fillet Tagine€18.90
ginger marinade, tomatoes & peppers
Braised Chicken Fillet€16.95
preserved lemon, Moorish olives, saffron & potatoes
Spicy Kofta Meatballs Tagine€16.95
tomato sauce & egg
Chicken Fillet Tagine*€17.50
caramelized onions, turmeric, raisin & cardamom
Lamb Tagine*€19.95
lamb prunes, walnuts, almonds & cinnamon
Lamb Tagine€19.95
carotts, peas & spices
Chicken and Pear Tagine*€17.95
with Saffron & almonds
Dada's 7-Hour Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder€24.95
with Ras el Hanout 12 spices & veg

Salads

Halloumi Cheese€8.95
piquillo peppers, Black olives, mixed leaves & Moroccan vinegar dressing
Bulgur Wheat*€8.90
Shredded carrots, caramelised onion, leaves & honey and vinegar dressing

Mains

Couscous

Chicken Breast*€16.95
sultanas, cinnamon, caramelised onions & sesame seeds
Couscous Royal€19.95
a mix of lamb, chicken, mergez sausages & vegetables
Chicken Breast€17.95
coriander & ginger marinated vegetables

Vegetable Tagines

Seven Vegetable Tagine€14.50
with preserved lemon & tomatoe souse
Green Vegetables Tagine€15.50
fava bean french bean & zucchini

Sides

Bread€1.95
Couscous with Olive Oil€1.95
Spicy Potatoes Hara€4.95
Home Made Chips€4.95
Marinated Olives€2.95
Mixed Green Leaves€3.50
Grilled Spicy Merguez Sausages€5.50
Roasted Vegetables€4.00
Hot Chickpeas€3.50
Rice€3.00

Unlimited Filtered

will be added for 5 people or more

Water Still
- pp€1.00
Sparkling
- pp€1.00

What 109 people are saying

Dada reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dublin 2
Good for groups
Dublin 2
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dada offers a unique Moroccan dining experience with "delicious food" and "friendly staff." The lamb dishes, especially the "lamb shoulder," receive high praise. While some guests appreciate the "relaxed atmosphere," others note the BYOB policy and corkage fee. Service can vary, but the "ambiance" and "authentic decor" are consistently highlighted.

109 Reviews

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Charise
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing mouthwatering food with large portions at a very reasonable price. The lamb was so tender it fell apart with a spoon. The staff were very polite, friendly and provided excellent service. I would highly recommend.
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Carol
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow wow Beautifully decorated, great welcome but the service and food was amazing, you have to have the 7 hour lamb and the lemon chicken tagine. We byo wine so very reasonably priced You've got to go
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Ailbhe
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and great service. we will definitely go back!
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Mohamed
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed my meal at Dada. The food was full of flavour, especially the lamb shoulder. definitely recommend it. Staff were friendly and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed. One thing to note: they don’t serve alcohol, so if you want a drink with your meal, make sure to bring your own wine or beer. Overall, great experience — I’ll be back.
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Stacy
Dublin1 review
3.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Second time here. Thursday was a much better experience. It felt rushed and they wanted the table back. Booking for Saturday night was 8pm and we had 2 courses done by 9.10 after asking for a wait for the mains. We brought our own wine and didn't finish as it seemed they wanted us to go. Disappointed as food amazing
DadaResponded on May 30, 2025
Hi Stacy, Thank you for returning to Dada — we’re delighted you enjoyed the food again. We’re sorry if the pace of the evening felt off, as our intention was simply to check in and ensure everything was going well. We’ll definitely take your feedback into consideration, and we appreciate comments like this — they help us continue to improve the experience for all our guests. We hope to welcome you back again soon. – The Dada Team
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Christopher
Dublin1 review
1.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Save your time and money and go elsewhere. I booked a table at Dada for my birthday. When we arrived at the time of the booking, no table had been made and we were then left standing around for 15 mins before we could be seated. Thereafter the service was slow and there was a foul smell in the area we were seated. They do not sell alcohol here, which is absolutely fine, but they welcome patrons to bring their own. Be warned as they charge a steep 10 euro corkage which is not clearly displayed in the menu or elsewhere. The food is bland and expensive. They charge for plain water, which appears to simply be tap water in reused bottles. Furthermore, they automatically enforce a 12,5% service fee for tables of only 5 people. Finally, the reason to come to a restaurant such as this is for the food and atmosphere. The food was tasteless but the atmosphere is also fake. They did not have authentic Moroccan music playing, but rather any 'Oriental' garbage their Spotify would spit out. Finally, I don't think the owners are the least bit Moroccan, or if they are, have not made any effort to create a genuine Moroccan experience.
DadaResponded on May 30, 2025
Hi Christopher, We’re sorry your experience didn’t meet expectations, Just to clarify: our corkage is €5 per bottle, not €10, and is clearly shown on both our menu and website. A 12.5% service charge applies to tables of 5 or more, which is standard in most Dublin restaurants. Dada is proudly 100% Moroccan-owned, and both our menu and music are carefully curated by our team to reflect that heritage. We stand by the quality of our food, the warmth of our service, and the authenticity of what we offer. However, we’re surprised by the tone of this review, as our team checked in with your table and were told everything was okay at the time. Had you raised concerns during the visit, we would’ve been more than happy to address them straight away. The Dada Team
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Toby
Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals I have ever had. The staff were amazing. The 7 hour lamb is a must have.
DadaResponded on May 30, 2025
Hi Toby, Wow — thank you so much for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear it was one of the best meals you’ve ever had. The 7-hour lamb is one of our favourites too, and it means a lot to hear it stood out. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to the team — they'd be delighted. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon for another great evening! Warm regards, The Dada Team
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christopher
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill21 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
After being in Dublin for only two days my wife and I were in need of some food with a little spice so my wife chose to eat at a Moroccan restaurant. My wife had a chicken dish and I had the lamb shoulder, both were excellent. The food and service did not disappoint.
DadaResponded on May 30, 2025
Hi Christopher, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience — we’re so glad you and your wife chose Dada during your time in Dublin! It’s great to hear you both enjoyed your meals, especially the lamb shoulder and chicken. We hope the rest of your stay was just as flavourful, and we’d love to welcome you back whenever you're in town again. Warm regards, The Dada Team
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Eve VIP
Dublin11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked for my friend’s birthday. They went above and beyond to look after us and celebrate her. Food was incredible, restaurant design is so cool and the service was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
DadaResponded on May 30, 2025
Hi Eve, Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're delighted you chose Dada to celebrate your friend’s birthday — and even happier to hear it felt special. It means a lot to the team to know the food, service, and atmosphere all stood out. We’d love to welcome you back again soon for more celebrations. Warm wishes, The Dada Team
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Akshay
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was superb and staff are super friendly. Price is okay
DadaResponded on May 30, 2025
Hi Akshay, Thanks a lot for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and felt well looked after by the team. We really appreciate you dining with us and hope to see you again soon at Dada! Warm regards, The Dada Team
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FAQs

Dada offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 617 0777.

Dada is rated 4.5 stars by 109 OpenTable diners.

Dada does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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