Pearl Brasserie

Name: Pearl Brasserie
Address: The Merrion Buildings 20 Merrion Street Upper, Dublin, Dublin Co., Ireland, Republic of, D02 XH98
Telephone: (01) 661 3572
Price range: €31 to €50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1319)

€31 to €50

European

The Merrion Buildings, 20 Merrion Street Upper, Dublin, Dublin Co. D02 XH98

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

Located right in Georgian Dublin City Centre. Next door to the famous 5 star Merrion Hotel. Pearl has catered for lovers of fine dining for the past 25 years. French and Asian fusion is the norm. The Pigeon Rossini or Bluefin Tuna Ponzu is still a staple on the menu but it is the €99 -Six course tasting menu that will demonstrate Pearl’s culinary legacy.

We work closely with our dedicated suppliers enabling our team to source the best of ingredients. Culinary ingenuity and skill from the kitchen combined with warm, professional service makes Pearl one of Dublin’s premier fine dining experiences.

Featured in Michelin Guide for over 20 years.
Travelers Choice Award 2021 - Top 10% of restaurants worldwide Tripadvisor
Awarded Chef of the Year 2017 in the Georgina Campbell Awards
Travelers Choice Awards 2020, 2019,2017 - Delighted to be included at No 5

For the past 22 years Pearl Brasserie continues to perform at the top of the game in Dublin.

Bon Appetit!

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
European, French / Japanese, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(01) 661 3572
Website
http://www.pearl-brasserie.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Sebastien Masi
Private party facilities
Private, Group, Corporate Dining Whether you wish to make the right impressions on your clients or make the best of memories with your loved ones, you are certain to achieve your goal by dining with us in Dublin.
Private party contact
Kirsten Masi: (01) 661 3572

Location
The Merrion Buildings, 20 Merrion Street Upper, Dublin, Dublin Co. D02 XH98
Neighborhood
South City Centre
Cross street
Besides Merrion Hotel, Opposite Government Buildings
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

Surprise Tasting Menu
€99.00 per person
Jun 18, 2025 - Nov 22, 2025
Surprise 6 course tasting menu of French/Asian cuisine showcasing Pearl Brasserie's quarter century of culinary heritage. €99 per person. Entire table only, available for lunch or dinner. Classic or Fine Wine tasting also available. €60/€110 per person.

Private dining

Dashi €20.00
iberico pork dumpling, onion shiitake fondue, paleta bellota, pickled green jalapenos
Roquefort Mousse Ⓥ€19.00
candied walnuts, chicory, celery, compressed pear & truffle dressing
Salmon Tartar€20.00
thai dressing, beetroot yuzu, avocado mousse, ponzu crisps
Balfego Wild Bluefin Tuna€22.00
ponzu, apple & wasabi sorbet, avocado, grapefruit gel, timur berry tuile
Crispy Dublin Bay Prawns €22.00
wrapped in spring roll pastry, marinated bean sprout salad, mango & black pepper dressing
Pan Fried Duck Foie Gras €25.00
apple & cinnamon compote, almond gel, toasted brioche

Six Course Surprise Tasting Menu €99

Entire table only – subject to availability

Mains

Boyne Valley Goats Cheese Gnocchi Ⓥ €27.00
fennel, broad beans, pickled radicchio, preserved lemon, apple & calvados gastrique
Seabream€34.00
peas, courgette, asparagus, mangetout, girolle mushrooms, lemon salsa verde
Halibut€39.00
sweetcorn & chorizo, nduja espuma, sweetcorn galette
Irish Rump of Lamb€38.00
aubergine & black garlic puree, roasted red peppers, date & citrus panisse, tomato & lamb jus
Anjou Squab Pigeon Rossini €45.00
Cooked two ways, foie gras, truffle mash, truffle sauce
John Stone Irish Beef Fillet €44.00
celeriac gratin dauphinois, bone marrow & red wine sauce, pickled walnut

Side orders

per portion

Tenderstem broccoli
homemade peanut rayu, lemon grass espuma €8.50
Sun-dried tomato & saffron arancini €6
Black truffle mash €6
French fries €6

Desserts

Bourbon Vanilla Creme Brulee€8.00
Made with free range eggs
Compressed Pineapple Carpaccio€12.00
coconut sorbet, coriander gel
Pistachio Financier €14.50
marinated blackberries, amarena cherry sorbet
Cheese Selection€16.50
3 farmhouse cheese, truffle honey, rose watermelon, crackers, sourdough baguette

Please be reminded we have a 2-hour seating policy on reservations Ⓥ Vegetarian.

What 1,319 people are saying

Pearl Brasserie 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Dublin
Best Overall
Dublin
Best Food
Dublin
Best Service
Dublin
Best Ambiance
Dublin
Good for business meals
Dublin
Great for fine wines
Dublin
European
Dublin 2
Best Overall
Dublin 2
Best Food
Dublin 2
Best Service
Dublin 2
Best Ambiance
Dublin 2
Good for business meals
Dublin 2
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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Pearl Brasserie offers an exceptional dining experience in Dublin, praised for its "outstanding food" and "five-star service." Guests highlight the "intimate setting," "exquisite tasting menu," and "lovely atmosphere." The staff are noted for being "attentive" and "friendly," contributing to a restaurant perfect for "special occasions" and "consistently excellent" experiences.

1,319 Reviews

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John
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife has a number of food intolerances, which we advised in advance, and we were truly impressed at the effort made by Pearl to accommodate these. They didn't just adapt the standard menu items but actually created a totally different starter. We had an excellent overall experience in terms of food and service.
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Fiona
Dublin22 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lunch for my sister‘s birthday. I had mentioned it was her birthday on booking and as I arrived they asked me her name and said they would sort it out . The welcome on arrival and the beautiful and pleasant service is very special. We had the tasting menu which was exquisite . From the faultless explanation of each dish and the chef‘s obvious homage to excellence in ingredients and cooking , each plate was a joy in taste and pleasure . The wine chosen for my sister which was a glass of red and dessert wine were exceptional and perfectly paired . The style of service allows you to pace yourself as it should for a meal of such quality . A wonderful experience and memory and one to be repeated . Thank you to everyone for making us feel special and also for the happy birthday chorus !
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Ciaran
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best restaurant in Dublin. Truly outstanding.
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Kieran
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food. Staff so attentive. Lovely atmosphere
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Francis
Dublin5 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant and it has been our go-to for special occasions for many years. We’d like to see the mine being refreshed and maybe some specials. The service last night was not quite up to the usual standard. For example, we ordered a drink when we arrived but it was not provided. The fish main course could have been cooked a little more as well.
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Eoin
Orlando / Central Florida East13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tasting menu was spectacular. Food, ambiance, staffing all were top notch
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Jerry VIP
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and wine. Best restaurant in Dublin. Jerry and Chris. 10/10
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Fred VIP
Toronto / Ontario7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent seafood. Busy restaurant. Great service. Will certainly return. Had the tasting menu with the higher end wines. Most were excellent pairings, but the chateau neuf du pape was a miss. However the sommelier switched to a good Sancerre.
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Johnny
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always. Fabulous. Never fails to deliver. Thanks.
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Niamh
Dublin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and five star service! A wonderful evening.
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FAQs

Pearl Brasserie is rated 4.8 stars by 1319 OpenTable diners.

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

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Ireland, Republic of
Dublin
Dublin 2
South City Centre

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

The Merrion Buildings, 20 Merrion Street Upper, Dublin, Dublin Co. D02 XH98

Additional information

Cross street
Besides Merrion Hotel, Opposite Government Buildings
Neighborhood
South City Centre
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
European, French / Japanese, Steak
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sebastien Masi
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.pearl-brasserie.com/
Phone number
(01) 661 3572
Private party facilities
Private, Group, Corporate Dining Whether you wish to make the right impressions on your clients or make the best of memories with your loved ones, you are certain to achieve your goal by dining with us in Dublin.
Private party contact
Kirsten Masi: (01) 661 3572

Pearl Brasserie

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Surprise Tasting Menu

Table 21

Table 200

Station 1

Bar Snugs

Custom inquiry

a la carte Warm Sourdough Baguette, Isigny salted butter €1 per person

Starters

Dashi €20.00

Roquefort Mousse Ⓥ€19.00

Salmon Tartar€20.00

Balfego Wild Bluefin Tuna€22.00

Crispy Dublin Bay Prawns €22.00

Pan Fried Duck Foie Gras €25.00

Six Course Surprise Tasting Menu €99

Mains

Boyne Valley Goats Cheese Gnocchi Ⓥ €27.00

Seabream€34.00

Halibut€39.00

Irish Rump of Lamb€38.00

Anjou Squab Pigeon Rossini €45.00

John Stone Irish Beef Fillet €44.00

Side orders

Tenderstem broccoli

Sun-dried tomato & saffron arancini €6

Black truffle mash €6

French fries €6

Desserts

Bourbon Vanilla Creme Brulee€8.00

Compressed Pineapple Carpaccio€12.00

Pistachio Financier €14.50

Cheese Selection€16.50

Please be reminded we have a 2-hour seating policy on reservations Ⓥ Vegetarian.

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