5 out of 5 due to several reasons…read more #1: Amazing employees. Maybe it's because its the countryside Irish but as soon you go in you are warmly greeted. You will notice they are all italian which gave me an even more confident my coffee would be amazing. #2: Vegan option: I'm not vegan but they have great vegan option for vegans. But the non-vegan options were delicious as well. The croissant I ordered was buttery, and flaky. The strawberry jam tastes like home made without any added sugar. #3: Affordability: Compared to Dublin, this place is a steal. Finally: A++ go get your coffee and food so you can go walk around Bray or even hike up that mountain.

Cats! Books! Wine! Fresh, authentic Italian food! Owned and staffed by Italians!…read more This little gem, only a couple dozen metres from the Bray DART station, is quaint and cozy. It only holds about 15 people. But the food, coffee, and service is about as good as it gets. These people are passionate about what they do. I come specifically for the awesome vegan Caravaggio sandwich (on ciabatta). Everything is freshly made by them and unlike anything you will get anywhere else. Except maybe Italy! There are usually lots of Italian customers there, speaking Italian. This is a very good sign. The place is full of interesting old books people are free to browse. A quirk is an underlying 'cat' theme. Quotes and pictures about cats all over. Hand drawn images of cats by customers also adorn the walks, as to Italian record albums. I come way out of my way to come here regularly and will continue to as long as possible. Note: their fabulous bread selection comes fresh daily from the Firehouse bakery in Delgany.

One Of My Favourite Places To Eat Out!!!!…read more The Food Is Extremely Tasty and The Staff Service Is Amazing Highly Recommend D'Vine

Drogheda doesn't seem like it's exactly buzzing with interesting places to eat, and it was by pure…read moreluck that we came across d'Vine on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The two connecting dining rooms are amazing and cozy, with a big bar counter at the back, wine racks and a huge assortment of whimsical objects or artwork around the place. Upstairs there's a terrace where you can fully enjoy their tapas menu and maybe even go for a cocktail. There's a set dishes menu, a smaller tapas menu and also the specials of the day, written on a big blackboard - that our hostess kindly perched on a chair in front of our table, improptu style. In both fixed menus there are many vegetarian and/or gluten free options. The wine list was interesting enough, though not perfect. I managed to find a beautiful spanish Verdejo there, so that must count for something. We were served delicious food and the only thing I can point is that my vegetarian stuffed zucchini had a bit too much cheese, but other than that everything was good and their special of the day, salmon, was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately we were both too full to try the desserts, but at least we got to to wrap our lunch up with a nice espresso.

My first time here with my best friend who highly recomends the place . She was spot on . The…read more lighting ,ambiance was gorgeous , decor , it was just fit in perfectly . The margaritas were amazing and are the best I've had since moving back from the USA . Food was fab too !Can't wait to come back already

I went to Pimento's to see what Carlow had to offer regarding Tapas. I am from Bilbao, Spain and…read morewas travelling through Ireland with three of my friends. From the outset we could tell that this restaurant was far from "Tapas". Sliders on a menu??? Are you kidding me. We had the Patasas Bravas, it was cold and extremely dry. After we ordered Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) and my god what I saw was a sight to behold. Buried beneath were 3 thick, curly, dark hairs. I notified the waiter immediately and she just laughed at me saying she'd bring me another, as if 3 hairs meant nothing, no apology or anything. I took this up with the lady manager when paying and she tried to tell us that they were our own hairs. This place is a sad excuse for a Tapas bar.

Stumbled into this place after seeing mussels on their menu and limited Monday night availability…read moreelsewhere. GO. We had the most delicious meal of our 6 nights around Ireland. Server was kind and made some great recommendations.

My wife and I are back for another exceptional lunch. I can't shower enough praise for this…read moreexceptional restaurant. I recommend arriving early on Saturdays to experience the best in service. The quality of everything on the menu is exceptional. The wine pairs very well with the menu and the selection is perfect. Lots of attention to detail in each dish and drink. I recommend the Eggs Benedict, the filet steak,the Yorkshire pudding and the orange creme brulee.

A delicate little wine bar and restaurant located near the Dalkey train station with dim lighting,…read morevery comfortable chairs, and good background music. The wines are available for both dining and off-license sales. The place has an early bird menu till 7 for Wednesday, 34 euros for two courses. The regular menu also has several exotic and gamey items. Entrée: we ordered featherblade steaks medium with chips, house green sauces and salad, and seafood linguine. I was very glad that they had the featherblade steak as I very much preferred non-main-stream steak cuts. The temperature was good, and it was packed with beefy flavor. As in featherblade steaks, it packed a bite, and it might be chewy for some, but it was a pleasant bite for me. The chips were crispy outside and creamy inside. The green sauce was well seasoned, rich in spiciness while also having a hint of grassy flavor. The salad had generous portion of good-quality cheese providing a refreshing touch to the dish. The linguine was perfect al dente with good portion of assorted seafood. In particular, the salmon was well cooked, still slightly pink and creamy center rather than dry in some other cheaper restaurants. The sea sapphire added briny refreshing crunchiness to the dish. Dessert: we had crème brulee and toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream Toffee pudding had rich flavor of toffee but the texture was slightly on the coarse side, could use a bit of refinement. Crème brulee was nice, crispy layer of sugar on top, the egg had lingering milky flavor and buttery texure. Very nice. Overall: 4.5-5 stars. If you can catch their early bird menu, you get great value for money. One bonus point is that their toilet is very clean and it wraps up a very pleasant experience.

Quite literally the most perfectly prepared piece of sea bass I've ever had. We went to Grapevine…read moreless than a week ago and I had the sea bass...... so I had to try it again tonight..... awesome. Very impressed with the food at Grapevine. And the service it offers the hook!!!! Already there twice.....more to follow

Absolutely incredible meal here last night. We had the tasting menu with paired wines and…read moreeverything was so delicious and exciting. Loved the pacing of the meal, we had it over the course of three hours and didn't feel in any way rushed which was so lovely. My favourite thing was getting to eat delicious very high end food in a more casual and relaxed environment, there was nothing stuffy or pretentious about the place, which can be the case in a lot of fine dining restaurants. We sat by the window and was lovely to see out on to all the fabulous colourful barges on the canal. Will 100% be back and telling everyone about here! A+

Very nice restaurant! The staff are extremely friendly. The food is something very different from…read morewhat is normally served in restaurants. A very special meal. I would have to say that it isn't everyone's type of food as the portions are relatively small. Very nice meal though and I would highly recommend it for special occasions.

The food was phenomenal! Everything we had was special and tasty and affordable for what you get!…read moreWe had the goat cheese salad with beet puree, the homemade focaccia with fresh spicy olive oil, the scallops wrapped in bacon, the seafood risotto and the flourless chocolate cake. Every dish was beautifully presented and sooo good! Thank you for a great night!

We were greeted by a lovely Frenchman as soon as we walked in, and thankfully we made a reservation…read morebecause the place was definitely poppin'! We were seated upstairs in a cozy corner that felt intimate despite the place being so small and busy. - Cacio e Pepe: pretty straightforward and traditional. - Piglet Ragu: absolutely delicious! I definitely liked this one more than the cacio e pepe. We had a few different types of wines from their expansive wine list. This is definitely a great spot to hang out, but definitely make a reservation for dinner.

I stopped in for a bit of breakfast with some friends. The cafe had a pleasant, modern vibe. The…read morestaff were extremely friendly. I ordered the full breakfast, which was hot, plentiful and delicious upon arrival! That kind of breakfast could keep you going all day!! A friend had the smoked salmon and was delighted with her meal as well! I definitely think the Crystal Cafe is worth a return visit, or two!! Lol!

Excellent customer service in this cafe, the food is magnificent and extremely good value. From the…read moremoment We arrived we were made feel very welcomed, the attentiveness of the staff and the overall atmosphere is excellent. Presentation of food is beautiful, have nothing bad to say about the place will definitely be returning and recommending to all of my friends!

Loose Cannon is a small but quaint natural wine shop right in the middle of the action in Dublin…read more It's located next to George's Street Arcade which is like a big hall with a bunch of vendors, making this the perfect place to stop before or after doing some shopping/sightseeing. As others have commented, this place is small and has limited seating inside. There's also a few tables located outside on the street and in the open air market of George's Street Arcade. I got lucky and snagged a seat as another party was leaving. It's first come first serve seating so I imagine, with a bigger party, it may be hard to grab a seat. One of the staff members helped me pick out a glass of wine that was PERFECT for me. He asked me what flavor profile I liked and picked out a beautiful effervescent, juicy, red. I also ordered a ham and cheese toastie which was the perfect snack to hold me over before dinner and the two paired well together. This place is definitely trendy and hip so the prices reflect that but I think it's worth the visit.

Aesthetically speaking, this place is small but incredibly cute and great for people watching…read more There's a good wine selection but I did find the prices by glass a bit expensive for the amount of wine you get. Really enjoyed the ham and cheese toastie but didn't find the service very friendly.

Best Cappucuino in town . Staff are very friendly. Nice vibe about the place . Reasonable pricesread more

When I first start to live in South Co. Dublin and it became apparent that Bray was the closest…read moretown to where I lived on my commute to work. A good cup of coffee in a pleasant atmosphere was high on the agenda of priorities for me. Gusto Italiano has this. It's a no nonsense genuine Italian Coffee Shop. You get the feeling when you are there that you could be Milano or Roma where a group of Italian workers could be standing by the counter arguing about Mario Balotelli's performance in his last Italian international or whether they would be better returning to the Lira. Coffee is top notch each cup made individually none of this automated machine slop. They offer typical Italian pastries etc for breakfast and a small but wholesome selection of Panino for lunch. The Wi-fi is free, and the radio playing in the back ground is Italian. They also offer a range of Italian food produce for sale. The decor is sparse and basic, but for me this adds to the charm and the quality of produce offered makes up for this. This cafe is the personification of "Less is More"