What an experience we had at Falafel! The owner greeted us at the door, offering us samples of…read moreolives and suggesting different menu items to try. We did indeed have those olives and some pita bread for the road. The pita bread was so soft and fluffy, and also stayed warm throughout our night. The olives were marinated to perfection, and we recieved a healthy amount! I think the real amazing part of this was the story we'll have dancing with the owner, and how he made us feel- apart of the family. When we're back in Dublin, we'll definitely be here again!

4.5 stars The restaurant Falafel is situated in a prime…read morelocation near Temple Bar and offers a menu of authentic Middle Eastern dishes in an atmospheric dining room. There were falafels of several different varieties, and I had the Palestinian Falafel plate, which came with six crunchy spiced chickpea fritters along with a grainy hummus and a salad of lettuce, tomatoes, pickled cucumbers and red cabbage, parsley, and olives. I also tried the Mixed Shish plate, which came with a chicken kebab and lamb kofta (minced lamb) kebab, which were both flavorful but slightly dry. At the table were two sauces including a creamy white sauce and a spicy red chili sauce, but my favorite part of the meal was the freshly baked naan breads, which were thin and crispy in the center and puffy and chewy around the edges.

It disappeared. No longer there which is too bad because I really enjoyed the food about a year…read moreago, last time I was in Dublin.

Fantastic waitstaff! Very friendly and attentive. The vegetarian moussaka was great. The raspberry…read morecheesecake was good too. BOYW was fantastic too. Liquor store is around the corner too. Come here for a fantastic meal!

Stopped in at Cedar Tree for dinner and absolutely loved the vibe. It's super welcoming and the…read morebeautiful mosaic tiles on the walls really make the place feel special. I went with the chicken mansef for my main course and it was seriously good. The chicken was tender, and the rice was perfect, but the best part was definitely the texture and flavor burst from the pomegranate seeds scattered on top. That little bit of sweet and sour pop really made the dish stand out. Excellent food, a gorgeous atmosphere, and friendly service.

Very convenient location. Music playing. Food was delicious. We had a reservation and we were…read moreseated right away. On a busy night it might be helpful to make a reservation. We were so hungry we just took photos of the appetizers. We ordered the early specials. I had hummus and mixed Kafta chicken and beef with spicy potatoes. Husband ordered Arayess as a starter. Then spiced chicken kafta. He really enjoyed the meal. Our tea and coffee was delicious

Me and the frenchie love the vibe in this place. Its a very cosy special cafe with the lovely cuban…read moremusic playing in the background as you "take in" the camraderie of the staff and the quaintness of the pictures and photos all around. I love the coffee and the soups and the lovely pulled pork sandwiches. We even have the honey jar in our cupboard at home. Cannot wait to go there next time we have a chance.

Ernesto's is one of our favorite coffee shops in Dublin, and our go-to in Rathmines. Small but…read morepacked with great pastries, sausage rolls, merengues, specialty grocery goods, and a multitude of images of Ernesto Che Guevara. Excellent coffee, I love their flat white. Excellent, friendly, service, especially if you catch the owner while he's in. We usually sit out front and watch the world go by, but there's a lovely little back garden, too.

Spotted Shouk on Dublin's The Eater Essentials and we booked this dinner res as our first night…read more Overall, the food was fantastic, great price point. and portion sizes were fantastic. Shouk's interior is very cute, with high ceilings and an open set up allowing you to dine outside, in a room connected to the outdoor space, or a darker, "indoor" area. food: Fantastic. As someone who is GF and was worried about this when traveling abroad, the GF options where fabulous and the restaurant is very accommodating. The food was fresh and served warm right as it was finished - huge plus service: Servers were kind and lovely :) Every table reservation gives you 1hr and 45 minutes to dine. if you're running late, you won't lose your table but you'll just be seated for a shorter amount of time - keep that in mind :) ambiance: The only reason I'd give Shouk 4 stars is because of the distance of the tables. In the room connected to the outdoor space where we were seated, things did feel a bit cramped. The restaurant has an "open kitchen" where you can see your food being cooked and come out which is great, but we did sit right next to the kitchen and things got a bit stuffy, despite the doors being open outside. Not sure if this was ventilation or the fact that there were many tables and folks dining that night, but that's the only thing i'd change about our experience.

We schlepped across to the north side in search of a special midweek late lunch. Very handy parking…read morearound the corner. The restaurant is right beside Drumcondra railway station, tucked into a corner of the Old St Vincent's Centre for the Deaf. Inside a cosy but buzzy dining room greets you with an impressive number of hungry diners tucking in to the Middle Eastern/Lebanese fare. We ordered a large mezze to share together with a Batta which is mostly roast sweet potatoes stuffed with lamb mince, yoghurt and spices. Absolutely fantastic. The mezze came with plentiful flatbreads which we hungrily filled with deliciousness and devoured. As it was lunchtime, we decided not to have any wine but I'd be pretty confident it would only be better with a crisp Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. As it was, we had some sparkling water instead and agreed it was a standout meal that was filing but also vaguely healthy. Service was speedy and attentive and we emerged into the sunshine to begin, once again, the odyssey across the Liffey. We will be back.

Nestled on Parnell Street, which is known for its diverse food scene and proximity to the…read moreever-popular O'Connell Street, Rotana Cafe is a "blink and you'll miss it" storefront; the interior space is clean and café-style, with simple seating and a glass case displaying various Lebanese delights. The vibe is relaxed, efficient, and no-frills, with the comforting aroma of charcoal-grilled meats and freshly baked bread filling the space. At around 6:30pm on a Friday night, the restaurant was almost completely full, and I'm glad our party of five made a reservation in advance, as we were immediately seated. The menu is extensive, ranging from your familiar favorites like Falafel and Halloumi to generous Mezze platters and large-format entrees. Prices are fairly standard for Dublin (€20-30pp) if you split several dishes among multiple people, tapas style. We began with a couple orders of their Fresh Lebanese Oven Bread (€2.50/pc); while it seems like a steep price to pay for a piece of bread, it's a generous portion, and it comes pillowy and warm out of their ovens, ready to be dipped in a variety of sauces. As a group, we decided to just split a lot of appetizers; we started off with their Warak Inab (€9.90), which were tender, stuffed vine leaves with toothsome rice, tomato, and parsley, with a hint of lemon juice and olive oil. Their Falafel (€6.50 for 4 pc) is solid if not stellar; each ball was expertly fried, but we found them a bit bland. Their Sambousek Cheese (€7.90) is what I can only describe as an elevated Lebanese mozzarella stick: a deep-fried pastry filled with feta and mozzarella, accented with herbs. I enjoyed that this wasn't too greasy, and the cheese had a lovely, slightly-melty texture. Their Halloumi Cheese (€9.50) was fried and grilled, with a mild flavor, complemented by the fresh earthiness of mint, tomatoes, cucumber and basil pesto sauce. Their Manakeesh were a standout - described as a "Lebanese Pizza" with very thin dough, we ordered their Manakeesh Halloumi Cheese (€12.90) topped with melty halloumi cheese and toasted sesame seeds, as well as their Manakeesh Meat & Tomato (€13.90) with minced lamb, tomatoes, red peppers, and pomegranate dressing. We appreciated the tender, slightly-stretchy dough, as well as the balanced combination of flavors and textures that each Manakeesh came with. Each was easily shareable - a bit larger than an American personal-sized pizza. Their Lamb Kofta BBQ (€16.90) comes with a juicy, charcoal-grilled minced lamb skewer, mixed salad, tahina sauce on top and on the side, and Lebanese Pitta Bread. The meat is well-seasoned and the tahina sauce is creamy and delicious, but we wanted a slightly larger portion of meat for the price. Lastly, we split a 2-person portion of their Kunafa (€16.90 for 2-portion) among the five of us, which is crunchy, string-like dough combined with stretchy, sweet mozzarella cheese, baked and lightly flavored with a homemade honey syrup. The mix of crunchy dough, stretchy cheese, and sticky honey made for a lovely contrast, though our Lebanese friend remarked that this version was much more red in color than she was used to. I will also say that we found this a bit overpriced for what it was.is brusque but not unfriendly, and relatively fast, even on a busy Friday night. There are cheaper Middle Eastern options for a quick bite, but this is a place I'd return to for a good sit-down meal! All in all, Rotana City is a decent option for Lebanese food in Dublin; it's pricey for what it is (especially with the mandatory service charge), but probably one of the only places where you can find such an extensive menu with both familiar favorites and traditional dishes. Service is a bit slow but friendly, and everything was solid if not stellar - not a place I'd go out of my way for, but a good option if you're craving Middle Eastern food!

Waiters are friendly and portions are great for the price, but i did not enjoy the food that…read moremuch.... texture and flavors of almost everyhing i had lambs falafel or tabouleh were not that great .. i eat so often lebanese food that i really have some issues there. Not bad but not top... i did not finish any of my ordered items.

This was one of the best meals we had in Ireland. Wow was it flavorful! The service was also…read moreamazing. I highly recommend the sampler platters. They have vegetarian and non vegetarian versions. The hummus was fantastic and so was the tabouli. It was some of the best I have ever had and that is saying something! The cheese rolls were a separate order and I loved them so much! The pickles are wonderful- super sour and tangy. Perfect! We ordered a side order of them. The olives were hit and miss. My chicken kabobs were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The dipping sauce was also a wonderful addition to the meal. I really can't say enough about the meal. Highly recommended.

We wanted something not fried as most of the pub food was starting to get a bit much so we found…read morethis gem about a 15-20min walk from our hotel. Here's how it went! Greeted and sat quickly by the owner who put us at his table and welcomed us himself. He apparently was a big local name in immigration as it took him 18yrs to get legal status apparently. From Syria and the nicest guy. We had great conversation for over 30min and he kept apologizing for "boring" us but we assured him it was wonderful to have such great conversation. He shared his family a bit and we ours and some books and educational conversations. He was very well read and super to speak with while at the same time his food was amazing. The hummus was the best I have ever had and I've had a lot over the years from different areas (Jordan, etc). Highly recommend for a nice evening and great conversation if you happen to get the pleasure to meet the owner!

Oh my word, this small and easy-to-miss restaurant right in the Temple Bar area of Dublin was a…read morerevaluation! After a day of sightseeing and whiskey tasting, we were shuffling around the area on foot for a long time looking for something appetizing and passed by Corfu a few times. The third time was the charm; I convinced my friend to go in and we were salivating at a fantastic wine list, very authentic but home style food, and a wonderful Greek ambience very removed from the often rambunctious and inebriated feel of the Temple Bar area. We were hungry so we sampled a wide assortment of mezeh (appetizers); their tzatziki was really fresh and better than any I've ever had in the USA. I ordered the mixed grill/souvlaki platter and it was so immensely flavorful and juicy, I left wishing I could cook meat so well. And finally, we sampled no fewer than 4 of their Greek wines whose mineral-y qualities combined beautifully with the food. We left here happy, stuffed, and maybe a little sauced. But it was a much better saucing than at a cheap touristy bar around the corner! LOOK FOR CORFU, you won't regret it!

Amazing Greek food and excellent service. We were visit Dublin and looked up…read morePlaces to eat on Yelp. This place is a must!!