My number 1 choice in Dublin to bring a guest! Everything is perfect - food, service, atmosphere. The food is of highest quality and richest taste, just like in Morocco. Not many choices on the menu, which is a good thing - concentration on fewer fresher and better quality ingredients instead of more lower quality ones. Good and not too loud non-intrusive music. Great and attentive service, I forgot a hat, called them later on, then came after it was closed, ringed to be greeted by the waiter at the door handing me the hat. Highly recommended - and not, I am not friends with the owner :) read more

I had heard such good things about Dada that I felt it time I went along. Just happened to get a voucher for there as well of one of the deals websites which seemed like a great offer. So off we went with our bottle of wine (its BYOB!) and sat in a fab decorated room with some very enticing smells coming our way. Much deliberation was had about what to order and eventually went with the meatball tagine whilst my dining partner went for some lamb tagine with barley. We also ordered some couscous to go alongside The food arrived very quickly afterwards and I was terrified of going anywhere near mine. I have never seen anything bubbling and spitting so much in my life. The staff said oh be careful its hot, but I think that was a mild understatement. This was like an active volcano waiting to erupt. Now there is nothing worse than sitting there waiting for this yummy smelling food to cool down so you can actually try some..... and then sadly nothing worse than realising it actually doesnt taste that great. The sauce tasted like a standard pasta sauce, the meat was tough and grizzly. My friends lamb tagine was full of veg and barley and to be honest was similar to a standard Irish stew. Overall very disappointed and glad we had the voucher as I would have be extremely disappointed to have paid full price for that read more

I came here for a work Christmas party during the week this christmas season. We came here because pretty much other place was booked through the new year, but I had been dying to try this place. So I'm glad it worked out! I had never had Moroccan food before, or even heard of a tagine until I came here. We were very promptly served wine, and the Christmas menu was explained to us. First an appetizer sampler was brought out for the tablet to share which included dips like hummus and tapanades with fresh pita bread, marinated chicken breast, chicken liver, etc. All of them were pretty good. I wasn't a fan of the texture of the chicken liver, but I'm not a huge chicken liver fan to begin with. Afterwards, our entrees arrived. I had ordered the tagine of lamb with sauteed green beans, with lemons and harissa. The lamb was SO tender, and flavourful. It all came out in one pot with the sauce and vegetables. Between the appetizer sampler and the entrees, I was stuffed! But then, there was MOAR! Chocolate torte, and mint tea. I barely finished the chocolate torte, but the mint tea was so nice. It was so sweet on its own, that it didn't really need any sugar. Now, the dish I ordered is normally 18.90E, and I don't know that I would pay that much for the dish on its own. However, you can get a 2 course early bird menu for 19.90E sunday - weds all night, and till 7pm Thurs - Saturday. Really liked this place, will def be back! read more

Excellent meal and an enjoyable night out. We has the early bird, which offered both decent value and a nice variety of choices. We started with the chicken kebab with spicy sauce that certainly lived up to its billing. The fried spinach starter was also a delight. The marinated chicken tagine with pickled lemon was superb. The chicken was so tender is practically melted wne cut. The lemon added a tangy touch to an already beautifully flavored dish. The spicy kofta meatball tagine had a nice kick to it, with a sauce perfect for dipping the thick sort-of-pita bread served with our meal. We only wanted sparkling water with dinner, which was unlimited for only €1 or €2. The meal closed with a refreshing and tasty mint tea, just perfect on a cold and rainy evening. I really liked the atmosphere of the place as well, including the Arabic pop music playing throughout the restaurant. The service was quite good with a friendly staff. Definitely a keeper. read more

A few weeks ago at this stage, girlfriend, brother and mise called in here using a Dealrush voucher if I recall correctly!! Brother hadn't had Moroccan prior to this son was a little wary. Fears were qualmed on viewing the menu and seeing its accessibility. Brother went for the five spice chicken wings (finger licking good!!) while me and herself, trying to save ourselves for the major mains just got a side dish of marinated olives which unsurprisingly were lovely On to the mains, brother had the 7 hour slow roasted lamb shoulder (incredible), gf had the lamb tagine with apricots, walnuts and almonds (an unusual combo I felt but she thought it was excellent) and I plummed for the braised chicken fillet with olives, saffron and lemony potatos. Not a dot left on the plate is all I need to say haha. We skipped desserts as being honest, for the three of us, nothing jumped out from the menu as must have. So overall, I loved the location and decor, the food was amazing. Think it would be a great spot for a wee party of maybe 6-8. The service was a mite slow was not infuriatingly so. A winner and much better than El Bahia!!! read more

Excellent!! Came here with my dad for my birthday. The food was delicious. I'm a vegetarian and there were a good number of choices and also noted a few celiac choices. The staff were attentive yet didn't rush you. AND.......the do shishas. Love! Although I hadn't realised it was quite so 'candlelit dinner' great for a date...bit odd with your dad ha. Update* went here on a date also... it was still excellent! on all fronts!! read more

Myself and my friends tried out Dada, we went for the early bird menu which was excellent value. The staff were friendly, we didn't feel rushed with our meal. The atmosphere was great the restaurant is designed in typical Moroccan decor. Downstairs they had guy playing a guitar which really added to the atmosphere, and you were free to head down there and have a few drinks. For starters I had Marinated chicken kebab and harissa dip which was lovely. For mains I had Couscous with chicken breast, sultanas, sweet onions and cinnamon this was very filling but to finish off the meal we had Mint tea which was so refreshing. I would definitely recommend Dada and will be going back there again read more

Purists may find the recipes a bit different from what they'd be used to, but Dada offers an impressive experience. A lot of care was given to service and decor, but the menu was not neglected. Good choice, good food, good service. I'm rather partial to the dips served as starters, and to the teas available at the end of the meal. read more

Dada is a very large restaurant which feels more like an enterprise than a cultural experience, Look for the more intimate , more authentic, more delicious alternative which is not too far from Dada, in fact lives on the next street from here. I can't stand set menus but if you go to Dada's with a group or around Christmas time, a la carte is not an option and you are stuck with the set menu. Unfortunately, on both occasions I have been to Dada's I have had no choice but the set menu. What I don't like about the set menu is that it is overpriced and the choice is somewhat limited: shared dips, a main and dessert. Add drinks to the bill. The food is decent, served in Moroccan-theme dishes and surroundings. It's adequate, it tastes Moroccan. Compared to more authentican Moroccan restaurants, Dada misses a few tricks however; no sense of Moroccan culture, the proud Moroccan restaurant owner welcoming you to his/her premises, sharing his/her love of food; pouring sugary sweet fresh mint tea from a silver tea pot from two feet above the tea glass to provide sufficient air into the tea.... Dada does everything well enough to please customers but betrays the hospitality of Moroccan restaurants (and people) I have ever visited elsewhere; it's more of a Moroccan theme park than the real thing and it feels like a formula ready to explode as a franchise rather than the real thing. The food is not particularly challenging but it will please crowds. You will have learned nothing of wonderful Moroccan gastronomy, people, culture but you will like it. read more

We had the pumpkin and carrot tagine with marinated lentils as well as the lamb tagine with apricots, walnuts, almonds and cinnamon and both were simply perfect. We were looking for something with a bit more depth than the traditional Irish fare and wow, this was it. We also were intrigued with their drinks (almond and sultanas with cinnamon and milk and then the fig and ginger drink with rose water). Especially the almond and milk drink was delicious. Lovely atmosphere there on William St. It was all just a perfect evening. read more

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Passed by on foot and had to try -- the interior transports you to a exotic locale, the mint tea is HEAVEN, and the food -- have mercy. The early special is a wonderful deal, the hummus, fried spinach, and chicken tangine are all good choices. read more

Dada Restaurant - Moroccan mint tea - Moroccan Near Me - Dublin, D

Myself and my partner were famished one Saturday evening, late enough around 10pm... Dada presented itself and the staff were super lovely, inviting us in and arranging our order even though we were sure we were cutting it fine with the kitchen closing. The staff were lovely, the food absolutely gorgeous. The flavours were amazing, simply delicious. Himself was disappointed that the only beer available was non alcoholic but he survived and more the better for it. I love how we felt transported to Morocco, as soon we sat down. Perfect escape for a Saturday evening. read more

Went to this Moroccan restaurant during dine in Dublin week with a few other yelpers. I have to say the food was fantastic but service wasn't great, the place defiantly had a Moroccan look about it but it could have had the Moroccan music playing a bit louder cos you couldn't hear it at all. after our group finished our meal we went downstairs where we were treated to a belly dancer, she was great its she really could move. The downside it it was I felt that it would be a lot better if the belly dance was done somewhere in the main restaurant so everyone could enjoy it read more

Beautiful place and nice food. You could think you are in Marrakech. Starters and desserts were nice, but my main course was great, seafood couscous read more

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The food was awesome!! Had the pita bread and dips for an appetizer and the chicken breast couscous dish! read more

Dada Restaurant - Chicken Couscous dish- excellent!! - Moroccan Near Me - Dublin, D

This place is Rad!. Feels like you're in morocco, the decoration, music, food, every thing was really good and authentic. We tried their coccus, pumpkin tajin, lamp tajin and harera soup and it was fantastic and after i had one thousand one night tea and Moroccan pastries which was coconut balls with chocolate and basbosa which is a middle eastern dessert. What i didnot like is that the dessert menu was European and no morrocan choices was there apart from the basbosa. I would love to have something from that region after having such delicious food to enjoy a full Moroccan experience. read more

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This place is simply amazing. The decor is brilliant, it really has a Moroccan look and feel throughout. The staff are lovely and very knowledgeable of the menu and the wines. Speaking of the wines they have a nice selection and some pretty good choices as well. Then there is the food - it is some of the best food I have ever had. I went with the Kokfa meatball starter and the slow cooked lamb shank and both were so good I was quite blown away. I also had the opportunity to sample the dish of my dining partner for the evening and can also say the monkfish was also delicious. I will definitely be back here soon! read more

Dada Restaurant - Slow cooked lamb shank - Moroccan Near Me - Dublin, D

I have been to Dada a good few time and always had a great experience, and a great couscous royale, my favourite. I always want to bring my plate home (but I won't do it). Last weekend I was there for a hen party and we had the best time. Because we were a great group but also thank to Dada and their staff. We were in a private room (they knew better) and were never left waiting for anything. Our waiter Ismael was amazing. We took the early bird menu and we were all happy with the choices. I took the lentil soup, spicy in a good way and the chicken couscous. The hummus was delicious too, I stole some from my friends. We asked for extra flat bread because it was too good with the harissa. The early bird is quite a good deal. The dishes are not on the cheap side but I'm usually happy with a couscous, as mentioned so many times above! You can bring your own bottle of wine, they charge €4 corkage. I usually wouldn't get dessert but as it was in the early bird menu I got the cheesecake, which was huge but just Ok. I am not a big fan of the Moroccan pastries and I don't think the girls that picked that as a dessert were very pleased with them. The mint tea was lovely and the waiter served it to us from the pot which was nice of him. read more

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We used a voucher (15€ for 30€ with of food). Which I think is a very good voucher deal. The restaurant looks brilliant on the inside. I can't think of anywhere else in Dublin like it. I'm giving in 4 stars because I was happy with the mail but not excited by it. The quality of food and presentation is to a good high level. And I did clean my plate, so the food is tasty. Service was very good and friendly. No rush, no fuss. And BYOB is a nice touch. I will go again because I think it deserves a repeat visit to try another dish. Location is perfect also. read more

got some delicious lamb delivered to me from here recently. it was soft succulent and full of flavour. A little on the pricey side but the delivery was early and i really enjoyed the food. read more

Dada Restaurant - delicious lamb! - Moroccan Near Me - Dublin, D

Really nice and cosy place. Quiet atmosphere, good service and great food! Recommended! read more

Dada Restaurant - Really nice and cosy place. Quiet atmosphere, good service and great food! Recommended! - Moroccan Near Me - Dublin, D

I'm not an expert of Moroccan cuisine but the food here is very good! I've been here twice in two weeks and I have tried two different taginesq: delicious Moroccan coffee is also a must: spicy ! read more

Dada Restaurant - Lamb tagine with apricots accompanied by BYOW - Moroccan Near Me - Dublin, D

I went here with a big group from work. I had been here once before and wasn't a massive fan but gave it another go and I definitely changed my mind. As there was such a big group of us the waiter said we could have the set menu which is usually €30 for €25 which was great! We ended up going for this instead of the early bird as the starter on this was a platter instead of just one starter each. Before the starter we got warm pitta bread and a selection of sauces for dipping which were tasty. Although we did need to ask for more bread but this wasn't an issue. I have to say the platter was great! Especially since none of us really knew which of the starters to go for. This was a great way to try a lot 6 of them at once. The waiter was great too every time he brought out a new dish he would explain exactly what each one was made with and how it was made. Very nice touch. The main was delicious. I got braised chicken breast with potatoes. The chicken was cooked to perfection and was so tender it was falling off the fork. The other people at my table went for the cous cous with chicken, the lamb tagine and the meatballs. Everyone seemed happy with their dish. The only thing was the meatballs dish was a bit small. My colleague was finished eating within 5 minutes. Another type of bread topped with sesame seeds was served with the main as well to make the most of the sauces. The set menu came with desert as well. We all got the brownie with chocolate sauce which was delicious. Not to heavy but just delicious! The only thing that I would mark it down for is it is only BYO. You cannot buy wine or beer here as they don't have the licence which is a little annoying if you don't want to bring your own. Also there was water on the table when we arrived and I would have assumed this was free but it appeared on the bill. I forgot to take photos but I'm sure I'll be back again soon and will be able to add them to this review! read more

My friend booked this restaurant for us and having been to Morocco and not really liked the food I was prepared to leave hungry. Fortunately I had a very different experience. The decor is fabulous, with beautiful wooden/tiled flooring, Moroccan lights and lots of intimate seating areas. It's a great restaurant for couples on a date. The waitress was excellent, very friendly, helpful but non intrusive. Dino the man running the show was warm, friendly and facilitated our requests. Last but not least, the food was delicious. We had the Moroccan dips to start with, a popular choice and something to wet the appetite. For the mains my friends and I shared the Royal Couscous(mixed meats and veg), a lamb tagine (with apricots, almonds and cinnamon) and a chicken tagine(with chick peas and onions) and spicy potatoes. All were great and perfectly cooked but the highlight was definitely the lamb. We finished off with a selection of teas. Overall an amazing meal. read more

I had a very bad experience at dada restaurant. The food was good but the cashier was really aggressive when we told that we had groupon voucher. He made a big scene saying that we didn't read the fine print on the coupon and made us very very uncomfortable. Sorry but not again for us. read more

Another fantastic time at Dada....cant add much more to my previous interview....great service, superb food and such a wonderful setting....a little oasis on South William St....! read more

We had a relatively large party and were able to be seated quickly. First off the decor and interior is magical and gorgeous! perfect for a date spot! The staff was very welcoming and very gracious with some in the party that have never had middle eastern food. The food itself was not only beautiful to look at but very flavorful and delicious! The portions were large and everyone in my party got different items and loved all of it. You can't go wrong with the lamb dishes but be prepared for some interesting flavors. Dessert wasn't memorable but the ambience and entrees made up for it. Definitely a great place to check out in Dublin! read more

We went for the Dine in Dublin week. After reading the reviews and since there were more positive comments I figured it was a safe bet. I agree with everyone that the food is Really good, the decor is cozy and the facilities were clean. That being said...I also agree with the other reviews that the servers don't seem to know why they are there: The restaurant was half empty, and even with reservations, we had to stand around 10mins before we caught the waiter's attention. Another 10mins before they came around to get our drink order. We had a Morrocan wine (delicious) which made waiting better before we ordered the food. So this is a good 30mins before we even ordered food! As mentioned the food was delicious but even after we paid, we couldn't get the attention of a waiter to ask him for change. The result was we left a 5% tip. If you do go, make sure you aren't starving or have plans afterwards. Even though the food was great, the experience as a whole was not worth the price. read more

Undoubtedly the worst restaurant I have ever stepped foot inside. My girlfriend and I had heard about DADA from a friend. We were delighted to see them offer a discount on GroupOn & thought it would be the perfect opportunity for our first outing. We rang ahead, informing the host (sallow skin, skin head, non-Irish) that we would be using a GroupOn voucher and were told that it wouldn't be a problem. Upon arrival, we presented the voucher at the desk to which the host informed us we were most welcome and proceeded to show us to our seats. Our waiter was pleasant and took our order of 2 drinks, 1 appetiser and 1 main course. Shortly after finishing our appetiser, the host approached our table with a shoulder of lamb to which neither of us had ordered. My girlfriend detests the smell of lamb so I refrain from eating it when I'm in her company. What we believed to be a minor mistake escalated rapidly when the host returned to our table; this time, with a far more animated approach. He informed us, quite vocally, that unless we accepted the lamb shoulder, he would not accept the voucher. After explaining that my girlfriend doesn't in fact eat lamb, he proceeded to raise his voice and quite publicly embarrass the two of us. The tables surrounding us began to listen in and before long it had developed into a public spectacle. On numerous occasions, he suggested that "This is not my problem! If you don't want to take it, go back to GroupOn and ask for a refund. But your voucher won't be accepted here!". The host left after venting his frustration and our initial waiter returned to apologise. He informed us that he must have misheard our order and that we could still order food if we chose to add an additional main course. After declining his offer, our voucher was returned to the table along with our bill for the drinks we had consumed. As you can see from my previous reviews, I enjoy nothing more than providing positive feedback to establishments I've eaten in and never leave a negative review unless absolutely necessary. However, this is, by far, the worst service I have ever received in any eating establishment. I suggest that the owner seriously reevaluates their staff as I for one, will never be returning and will not be recommending this restaurant to anyone. read more

I love this restaurant. It has amazing Moroccan food and the atmosphere is nice. I tried the slow cooked lamb, and really liked it!

This is my favourite spot in Dublin. Food is fantastic, service is good, and the atmosphere is second to none. Try a tagine (any tagine), or have the chicken with sultanas and couscous; I've yet to be disappointed in about 15 visits. You cannot go wrong here! read more

I tought that moroccon food was tasty and rich, but not in this place. I ordered Haki fish tagini. Food was not tasty at all and poorly served. My wife ordered beetroot salad: beetroots from a can and dressing so tangy it was almost uneatable. Nothing to fill your stomach with. Waiter did not even ask us how did we like the food, even though both plates were only half-eaten. read more

I first went to Dada to have an early bird with my girlfriend and I was gladly surprised for the money for value they can offer there. Cous cous (not the Merguez one) is really tasty so as the Moroccan Mint Tea included in the deal. We came back for a dinner with regular menu, hoping to find a better variety of food but this didn't happen. They offer you exactly the same food but not for the same money (actually understandable but the difference in money is not matched by the difference in terms of quality). The atmosphere is really nice and truly recalls north-africans places. For my opinion Dada is a very good choice in terms of early bird menu but if you have to spend a Friday/Saturday night you can easily find a better ethnic restaurant. read more

Dada's does not disappoint! No matter what my party ordered we were completely satisfied. I had the BEST lamb shank ever! So tender and paired perfectly with saffron. While I read that service can be slow, we did not have that experience at all. The food arrived in aprox. 20 minutes and the waiters seemed to be ready and willing to help. Best dinner that I have had in a long time. 10/10 would recommend!! read more

Delicious food and friendly staff made for an amazing evening. The chicken supreme tagine with caramelised onions was to die for. Really couldn't have been happier wih my experience! read more

I've only been here once (dinner), but the lamb tagine was delicious. I have fond memories of a couscous with chicken I had once in Morocco, so I may be biased towards Moroccan food. The mint tea was also perfect. Hot, minty, and sweet. read more

Great restaurant, nice atmosphere and very good chicken tagine!

Brilliant service, atmosphere and food! We just had to wait a good few minutes before a waiter came to our table but everything else went more than smoothly! Recommend it big time. read more

Great food and atmosphere, pricey enough but I think you get what you pay for. Friendly and helpful staff.

Was brought here over the weekend after a long day vampire hunting (part of the Bram Stoker festival), suffice to say we were knackered, cold and hungry. My friend who suggested we try Dada's had been there the previous week and couldn't wait to return. And she wasn't wrong. I've never had Moroccan food before, but this won't be my last time! We went for the 20 Euro set menu. I had hummus starter, which is topped with olive oil and fresh cucumber, peppers and tomatoes. I used the pita bread to wipe the plate clean, but you can't really mess up hummus, right? My friend had a spinach starter, I tried it, it was delish. But the mains were to die for! I ordered the hake tangine, my friends had lemony chicken, and another friend had the lamb kofkas. I don't eat meat, but they all loved their meals and a friend who does tried them all and remarked how each dish tasted differently - so it's not just lashing a different meat into a generic sauce. The hake tangine was just amazing! The flavours were rich and well balanced, the veg was soft but not mushy, and the fish was cooked to perfection. It's such a good, comforting dish - perfect for cold winter days. The meal was topped off with mint tea, poured from a height by our friendly waiter. And it was really refreshing and warm. A lovely end to the meal. The staff were all very friendly and attentive, they chatted comfortably with us while they served and then left us to it during the meal. With other patrons I saw them engage in conversation about Moroccan weather etc. All just adding to the friendly relaxed atmosphere. The decor itself is atmospheric. I don't know if it's authentically Moroccan, but it's comfortable, warm and exotic. And, particularly after coming in from a cold afternoon of vampire hunting in a biting gale force wind, it was almost like stepping into a mini holiday. Highly recommended! read more