Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Dublin

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Juniors Deli & Cafe

4.9

4.9 (23)

€31 to €50

Contemporary European

Ballsbridge

About the restaurant

In 2008, two brothers, Barry and Paul, decided to realise their passion for real food & good service. Taking inspiration from the delis of New York and Italian cafes, Juniors was born – a cosy, welcoming and fun restaurant located in Dublin 4.

Top review

Tony

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

Starters are great! And the Delmonico Steak (for 2) is Amazing!!! Great Job guys...

Little Washer

4.9

4.9 (14)

€30 and under

Wine Bar

Glasnevin

About the restaurant

Five minutes from the Botanical Gardens, Glasnevin Cemetery and Museum, Little Washer is a cute café and wine bar serving Italian-inspired Plates, Pastas, Pastries and Pizzas, with morning buns, great coffee, great sandwiches (daytime only) and a ton of love.
Chef Paddy Arnold serves the world's best mushroom ragu!

Top review

Muireannvip

Dined 3 days ago

A new fabulous addition to Glasnevin. Everything was excellent.

Happy Out

4.8

4.8 (122)

€30 and under

Café

Donnybrook

About the restaurant

Happy Out is adding another string to its bow and taking on the Dublin brunch scene. At the weekend there will be an adventurous brunch menu with a variety of coffees and brewing methods to explore. During the week, we will be giving the people what the want; coffee, toasties and a full breakfast menu.

There are seats in the middle around the open kitchen so you can enjoy the hustle and bustle of everything going on. Down the back there is a bright mezzanine area with a skylight and then we have some outdoor table in our lovely sun trap out the back.

This brick and mortar style cafe is the love child of one of the owners, Brian. Taking inspiration from his travels around the world and his family kitchen. The breakfast tacos from his trips around Central/South America, The Levain flatbread from his sourdough starter and soufflé pancakes from eating his way around Japan.

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Juliannevip

Dined 4 days ago

Just fantastic as always top notch service, best Turkish eggs with award winning coffee..perfect start to weekend!

Crudo Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (517)

€31 to €50

Italian

Sandymount

About the restaurant

CRUDO returns, bringing a flavor and provanance forward Italian neighborhood restaurant.

While Italian cuisine is the main focus, Irish produce and bold flavors are the driving force behind our small yet well curated menu.

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Maeve

Dined 2 days ago

Another delightful evening in Crudo (our 2nd visit here). Delicious food and wine and exceptional service. Knowledgable, friendly staff - especially the young Italian server who is so enthusiastic about the food.

Bethlehem Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (266)

€30 and under

Palestinian

Rathgar

About the restaurant

Bethlehem restaurant is the first of its kind in Dublin offering real Home Made Palestinian cuisine in the heart of Dublin .

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Joan

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

What a little gem of a restaurant this is!! We were a party of 7 on a busy Saturday night and we ordered 3 sharing platters and a selection of starters. The food was delicious and plenty of it! Although they sell their own wine, we were allowed to bring our own and some of our party had beers! The whole atmosphere was laid back but customer focused at the same time!! Loved the vibe!! We'll definitely be back! 😀

Hakkahan

4.7

4.7 (276)

€30 and under

Chinese

Stoneybatter

About the restaurant

Welcome to Hakkahan, we look forward to serving you soon!

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catherine

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

Went with my 2 kids and father; Wonderful food and service. As always we will be back.

Tenters Gastropub

4.6

4.6 (206)

€31 to €50

Pub

The Liberties

About the restaurant

Welcome to Dublin's newest bar, located in one of its most historic areas. 🍀 Enjoy the best of Dublin pub fare while nursing a pint of the black stuff, or perhaps a more sophisticated cocktail. 🍺🍸 Whatever takes your fancy, here at Tenters we were born to serve.

The original Tenters bar has stood on this same corner of Mill Street and Blackpitts since the 1920s, right amongst the local linen-makers and distillers for which the area was known. 🏭✨ Come experience a piece of Dublin's rich history with us!

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Patrick

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

Pleasant spot. We ordered the Sunday roast which was good but too much potato and very little other vegetables.

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Sandyford House

4.6

4.6 (116)

€30 and under

Gastro Pub

Sandyford (D18)

About the restaurant

Sandyford House is a historic pub set in the idyllic village of Sandyford.

Here at Sandyford House you can expect excellent service, tasty food, fine wine, craft beers, and delicious cocktails in warm, comfortable surroundings.

Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week as well as offering a Sunday Roast and function room facilities, Sandyford House is the ideal venue for family occasions, business meetings and friendly catch-ups.

We have multiple unique spaces within the pub both indoor and outdoor

Join us for some live music, the next big sporting event, a bite to eat or just a quiet pint.

With over 100 free car parking spaces, we are only a short drive (or cycle) away from your office.

Top review

Helen

Dined 3 days ago

We received the warmest welcome, and suck amazing service throughout our evening. Thank you to all of the team. We had a lovely evening

McHughs of Raheny

4.5

4.5 (287)

€31 to €50

Contemporary European

Raheny

About the restaurant

Welcome to McHughs of Raheny. We are a bustling bistro located in the heart of Raheny serving top quality food, prepared using the finest local and seasonal produce. If you cannot see online availability for your chosen day, please give us a call on 018327435 as we reserve some tables for phone bookings only.

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HELEN

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

Had lovely lunch in mc Hugh’s on Wednesday last all 4?4 of us had different choices. Which we thoroughly enjoyed - then our dessert and coffee! Support our local business and indeed we were treated with first class service

Elephant & Castle - Churchtown

3.9

3.9 (1246)

€30 and under

Modern European

Churchtown

About the restaurant

Our restaurant is a bright and airy, designed dining space lying at the very heart of Churchtown. It is a local gathering place for family and friends, neighbours and colleagues. The menu will feature the same great dishes that make Elephant & Castle a firm favourite. From the fluffy omelettes, caesar salads and juicy burgers, and, of course, those crispy, spicy wings. We’re focusing on friendly, laid-back service; tasty as ever food and a relaxed atmosphere - everything Elephant & Castle lovers have come to expect from a visit to our place.

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Deirdrevip

Dined on Sep 12, 2024

Great staff, so friendly and chatty and didn’t mind us staying on later as the table wasn’t required back. Food was delicious too.

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