amazing brunch stumbled upon it enjoyed the shashuka- incredible. authentic. the best i ever had!!! service was warm and efficient all dishes was plentiful! read more

I love Norway. I miss Norway. I love elderberry. I need elderberry. Dillingers gave me both because it took pity on me. Norwegian eggs and elderberry juice and amazing Saturday brunch company just about made me wet myself with utter joy. As one can see from the pictures the Norwegian eggs are poached eggs on smoked salmon which rest on a crumpet with hollandise sauce covering it. The juice, oh the juice, the juice of all juices had frozen raspberries and blackberries in it. Decor is like a 1950's detective film, reminded me of the Maltese Falcon. I felt a tad New York in there, she felt a tad San Francisco and since she is San Franciscan I will let her win that one. Also the film was set there so go figure. Service was great. Lots of folks had mimosas etc. Short menu for the most part, I would have liked a few more options. Good cocktail menu. But for me it's all about the juice give me elderberry liquid joy any day. read more

Dillingers - Elderberry juice - American Near Me - Dublin, D

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I'm undecided about Dillingers. I love the interior and it's definitely popular, so there's a nice buzz about the place. There's just something that doesn't really work for me. It looks and feels like a casual diner, but the food isn't cheap and their beer selection is pretty sad. We ordered the gnocchi with spinach and fennel foam (€7), and the special of the day - a roast cod with grilled prawns & curried chickpeas and vegetables. The gnocchi was enjoyable, but a pretty small portion. There was more foam in the bowl than anything else and, to be honest, I'm not sure why it was heaped on because it didn't really add anything to the dish. The grilled cod was actually really nice, especially with the large grilled prawns. We both liked the chickpea vegetable stew it came with... it was filling but not heavy. I just thought it was a little overpriced for what it was at €24. I did, however, see they have quite a few different rotating weeknight specials, including Margarita Mondays and Nacho Tuesdays... so maybe I just ordered the wrong things. Coming back for 2-for-1 cocktails and bar food might be more up their alley. I'm going to reserve my right to change this review after that. read more

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I love the look of this place and the decor is modern, stylish and simple. The food is also really good. I had the chicken wings to start and they were divine. The nachos I had for main was also good. The service was a bit slow and inattentive. The place was packed and got so warm inside that we had to leave for a gasp of fresh air as soon as we finished our meal. I would have rated this place much higher if it wasn't so warm and had better service. read more

Dillingers - American Near Me - Dublin, D

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Stopped in for brunch on the way home from City Centre this weekend (July 2017) and was blown away by and absolutely delicious (and massive) portion of Pancakes with Bacon and Maple Syrup. A friend also ordered Waffles with Fried Chicken which was equally as impressive! Beautifully fresh juices and a really good amount of options. Great atmosphere and a lot of variety in the menus! We didn't have any alcoholic drinks so can't speak to that but there was a great amount of options both with alcohols and food! From having a sneaky look around at some other tables around us it seems that all the portions are very generous so definitely worth what you pay for them! The staff were extremely friendly and very accommodating as we had some overnight bags with us that they offered to store away while we ate. 100% recommend!!! read more

Dillingers - American Near Me - Dublin, D

Oh man this place was just what I needed - I was so happy it felt like it was Christmas morning with July 4th BBQ. I know that didn't make sense but you'll understand when you hear what I ordered... We started with the calamari and pork belly - the cork belly has something that taste like five spice or anise...so it's definitely not for everyone. Very delicious though and the melons/salad went great with it. The calamari was good - it's very hard to ever go wrong with calamari. For my main course I ordered the BBQ pulled pork sandwich (T_T I'm still thinking about it) with purple cabbage slaw in it. The sandwich came with a bowl of chili cheese fries and a buttered grilled corn on the cob. Oh god the chili cheese fries were also delicious. The meat was just a tad bit sweet and the cheese was melted perfectly; it wasn't too greasy as the chili cheese fries you get in American chains. The BBQ pulled pork sandwich was AMAZING/perfect/just-what-I-needed. For dessert (oh yes we got that too) we ordered the chocolate raspberry brownie and the pear crumble. Both came with ice cream, both were delicious, but yes it was too much food. The portions here are pretty decent so think before you order more, more, more! :) I am so happy. read more

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My husband and I always go to Dillingers for a Sunday Brunch. We just love so much their Eggs Florentine, also we order some bacon on the side (one portin is enough for 2) and that's amazing. Staff are very cool and funky, love the chill atmosphere. Also, went there for an evening bite with a friend, didn't really find the evening menu very attractive, I had Beef Nachos, which I love, but my friend went for a salad and fried calamari(starters)... Food was good and the portions were huge, we couldn't finish. read more

Dillingers - American Near Me - Dublin, D

Planned coming here days in advance..., high hopes were shared by all, literally couldn't stop thinking "Rachel don't fuck this decision up". I went for the fish cakes and the table got nachos to share which wer nice not cheesy enough for me. The menu was the brunch and for me was not big enough and everything included poached eggs. Which was not something I appreciated.... Any1 can make poached eggs. The group was Very disappointed all round... Cool little restaurant but very very slow service and a mediocre eggy brunch. The dinner menu excites me so I will be back for another go but alas... will not be bak for brunch. read more

Dillingers - Crab cakes and eggs, nachos in the bak - American Near Me - Dublin, D

I've been wanting to come here for a while, as I've heard many recommendations for their brunch. The place is much smaller than I thought, but has a cool American diner vibe. There's a big variety of brunch styles, mostly American but cool alternatives like the Shakshouka (which I will order next time). We both got mimosas, and shared French toast and Eggs with salmon and corn fritters. They were both really delicious and huge portions, we couldn't finish them even though we wanted! The staff are nice, albeit hard to get their attention as they're rushed off their feet. But will be back again, food is top notch! read more

Dillingers - French toast with bacon and maple syrup, Eggs with smoked salmon, corn fritters and hollandaise sauce. - American Near Me - Dublin, D

Where to start ? Everything about this place is perfect. The food ,service, setting and staff are beyond reproach.I've been a dozen times and every time I go i leave with a smile on my face. The food is amazing . So good I fact you'll want everything and will have to be rolled out. I got the heuvos rancheros and devoured the lot. Oh and the guac . Dear God the guac is to die for and the portion is huge. The portion size here is super generous all round. We also go a mega portion of nachos to share. We were being very good to ourselves. They were delish too. More than enough for 4 people to share. The two of us greedily devoured the lot. And what is brunch without a cocktail? Nothing that's what. Of course I went for the classic margarita . Which was delicious. It was nice and strong too. I've no time for weak watered down cocktails. As for the service and staff I can't say a bad word. They're clearly super busy and have a lot on their plates, excuse ye pun , but they were so attentive and we felt very well looked after . All in allll I'd go as far as to say this is my favourite brunch in Dublin. read more

Dillingers - Heuvos rancheros , nachos and cocktails . Amazing! !! - American Near Me - Dublin, D

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Surprised to see how long since I'd been here. Popped in for an impulse dinner. Even on a Tuesday evening it was very busy. We were seated at the counter where we watched the cocktail guy making buckets of margaritas for the thirsty punters. And very good they were too. The menu and wine list are much better than previously. (I have a feeling that the only thing that hasn't changed is the name. This is a completely different restaurant than the 2011 incarnation. I understand it's a sister restaurant to the Sth. Great George's St 777, currently my favourite place to eat) I ordered ribs and my companion got a burger. Both were excellent and the generous servings of fries were to die for. We noticed, however, a lot of nachos - as a main course - going out and very good that looked too. Memo to self: next time order the nachos! Despite how busy it was, there were only two servers on the floor including the aforementioned cocktail maker. We expected service to be slow as result and resigned ourselves to quaffing copious margaritas while we waited. Astonishingly, service was brisk and friendly and quick. No idea how they managed that. Props to the two guys for sure. Hopefully, it won't be so long before we come back. read more

My first review and a place I've been to countless times ! Dillingers is my nacho paradise for an evening meal with friends and a brunch to end all brunches is always guaranteed with seriously stacked pancakes. Staff are friendly and attentive Had a bit of yelp issue with booking this evening but the guys in Dillingers straitened it all out. read more

Dillingers - Munch Brunch - American Near Me - Dublin, D

It's okay for brunch. Lots of quantity, okay quality, okay brunch. The atmosphere, music, waitresses are very nice which makes the whole experience pretty nice. Only if you're hungry and/or hangover. Lacking of healthy options read more

Dillingers - Huevos Rancheros - American Near Me - Dublin, D

Yes, it's a small place. You're right, it's cool Yeah, it's worth a try. I hope I solved your basic queries, but seriously this place offers a good selection of drinks and food with a nice vibe. Small and cozy on selected hours or crowded and full of life after everybody is out from work. I'll come back for sure! read more

Oh my, where do I begin? This is a sister restaurant for Butcher Grill, so we're already starting on a positive note. The place is nice, and was able to fit the big group. We ordered a lot of food, and I can say that everything we had was delicious. We had almost all their snacks items, as well as prawns for sides among other things. Their steak was delicious too. All the portions were big. This was definitely a great meal, and the place has a bit of a hipster feel. read more

Well I finally made it here! After hearing good things about the brunch I headed down to Ranelagh and got myself a table. What a treat! Not the vibe on the inside I was expecting. Much more laid back and diner like, but this all but adds to the appeal! Yummy brunch cocktails to start followed by huevos rancheros and nachos. There's no scrimping on the portion sizes here! read more

My girlfriend and I went here four months ago and had a terrible evening. We sent this email to dillingers but didn't even get a reply so now to yelp for all to read. Dear Sir/Madam, We had heard great things from a lot of our friends about your restaurant and as we try to eat once a week we decided to give it a go.  Upon arrival we were seated under the speaker. I am aware that music is used to create the atmosphere of the place. However, we found ourselves shouting at each other and couldn't hear the waitress when she first called over. We had to ask her to lower the volume slightly. (This makes us sound a lot older than we actually are but the music was too loud for dining) The main reason for my email is that the food was extremely poor. We had the crab and calamari for starters. The calamari was fine at best. The only way I can describe the crab was strange. The lemon was over powering and the crab was quite dull. It definitely wasn't worth the price.  For our mains, I had the pork chop. The presentation was lacklustre and unappetising. The accompanying sweet potatoes were hard and the pork chop was served luke warm. My girlfriend had the BBQ ribs. The sauce was sickly sweet. Due to this we needed to play it safe and order an extra portion of chips just so we had something to eat. We complained that the food was well below our expectations when we were asked by the waitress how the meal was. She apologised but didn't offer us a complimentary drink or any exclusions from the bill. This left us deflated after spending over €80 on a meal neither of us enjoyed any part of. I've never complained to a restaurant before and I have been debating whether to send this email for the past week. However, I feel the night was so underwhelming that I needed to bring this to your attention. It was the worst meal I've had out in Dublin and especially given the glowing reviews from our friends. read more

Dillingers is finally taking reservations, so we went along for our second visit about 18 months after our first - we have tried to go on other occasions but the wait was prohibitive. Our first trip was part of a group and I forgot to document it here - sadly I cannot remember anything substantive about it. This time around I ordered the baby back ribs to start and the sauce was fantastic - not too fatty by Irish standards either (though not up to US ribs standards). The chicken Kiev I ordered for a main was good, the sides were tasty, but I was completely jealous of the main my wife ordered. Judging by the small taste I had, her blackened swordfish steak blew mine out of the water. She's not a big corn fan, so the corn theme that seems to pervade the dishes was not popular, however the fish made up for it. Service was decent until we asked for the bill - a common failing in Irish restaurants, though I don't know why. We ordered one of their pricier bottles of wine and shared a dessert but still came in under the 100 euro mark, so not too pricey. The pavlova for desert was gooey and sweet, just the way it should be. Improve the service a little (and solve the small drip problem we had above our table) and I might even bump up to five stars. Either way, I will be back to make sure my rating is accurate :) read more

I'm literally only reviewing the nachos. They are large (my roommate and I shared for brunch). Melty, spicy, crunchy, meaty. Everything you could possibly want in nachos. And - unlike other unnamed establishments in Dublin - they do NOT use doritos as a base - YAY!!! As an American constantly in search of good "comfort" foods here in Dublin, Dillinger's definitely wins out for their nachos. Staff is friendly and outgoing to boot. Would definitely come back again for this treat. The fizzy brunch cocktail was a perfect aperitif. read more

Dillinger belongs to the new-wave of Lovin Dublin-esque trend eating spots where beards and craft beer knowledge are perquisites for entry. Would be a problem if Dillinger's wasn't delish.. I normally go for the cooked breakfasts but everything is fair game! Tuck in.. read more

So, I have to say... I was (at first) reluctantly dragged here by a friend who was craving their nachos. We showed up late on a saturday evening without a reservation. I was expecting it to be busy and for us to be turned away. While they were busy, we were promptly greeted and offered a space at the bar. The staff that was working were SO nice and pleasant. They came by and were joking with us while they made drinks at the bar, and the nachos came out SUPER fast (which was good because I was starving). The service was a MILLION times better. I do still think that a lot of their food is overpriced, however the service definitely made up for it this time. read more

Bank holiday monday, needed to choose wisely as to what the final foodie nail in the proverbial coffin would be, I needed to spend wisely... flavour, price and quality could not be compromised and this place nailed it. The po bo sliders were a first for me, quite a big portion for a starter and the Homecut Crisps that filled the basket were a great addition to the dish. I went for the burger next, a coarse grind of quality meat, just right, with a little hint of pink, with a side of chilli cheese fries, a good proportion of chilli on it and perfectly melted cheese on top, so many places get it wrong, either leaving it under the lights to long...you take your first chip and the all the cheese comes with it or not long enough.... why even serve it!!?? On the other side of the table, the beautifully cooked steak was been quickly devoured, i managed to grab a slice, i went for another but my hand was fended off by a steak knife. It was that good, i was willing to take the hit. Ill be back though, Ill be getting the steak... but i wont be sharing! read more

We've been to Dillingers a couple times before and without fail, the service has been complete crap. This time in particular, we decided to pop in for brunch. The place was hopping, we grabbed the last two seats at the bar. We sat about 10 minutes without so much as a look in our direction from the bar tenders. Eventually a server walked up to us and gave us menus. She did not greet us and upon saying thank you for the menu, she didn't reply at all but rather, walked away. We ordered and the food came out quick and it was good. The nachos were fab. Good thing though because no one ever came back to ask how we were or to refill our water glasses. I can't believe so many people have written about the great service. Ours was so poor that it actually ruined the whole experience. To top it off, when we got our bill, the server made sure to write "thank you. Service not included". No kidding! Not sure what you have to do to get acceptable service, eg. Be treated like a human being. It could have been an off day but with all the restaurants in Dublin, why would I go back for that?! Do yourself a favour and walk down a few more doors to Cinnamon. read more

We used come here every Saturday for Brunch before the *New* Dillingers opened and loved it. However, since reopening the staff changed and have been rude and inattentive. Also, what kind of a restaurant charges €16 for a hot dog?? On our last visit we waited 1 hours and 20 minutes for our starters. Our mains took ages to arrive too even though they were basic - Nachos and a Burger. We had to ask 3 times to get another drink and 4 times just to pay the bill. What a crock! There's much better food on offer in Ranelagh such as Kinara Kitchen - I recommend you go there instead. €16 hot dogs!!! read more

It's no secret Dillinger's is brunch Mecca. Time and time again it never disappoints. It's trendy, it's cool and most importantly the food is amazing. The atmosphere is always super laid back and it's perfect for nursing your hangover on a Sunday. read more

Dillingers - American Near Me - Dublin, D

I went to this Ranelagh Classic on Saturday for a late lunch. I had the steak and eggs, and the tropical pop juice. Firstly- really cool diner space. It has an edgy vibe and the music was amazing. Secondly, my steak was pretty good. The eggs were way overcooked. Did it stop me from eating all of it? No way. It was a huge plate with salad and crunchy/salty fries. The menu is weirdly formatted so I didn't realize it was 18 quid when I chose it - ah well, it was good. My friend got the huevos rancheros which I tried(more like ate half of it) and I thought it was really great. She didn't like it so much and said she got a 'licorice' taste in some bites - weird. The tropical pop was amazing and so flavorful. I felt like I was paying for real, fresh juice. Was it bottled? No clue, but it was delicious. I would go to Dil's just for that. Third- the service was fine. Nothing to write home about, but I think that's their style. Cool, calm, collected. I would definitely go back for my own huevos rancheros, and at 2pm on a Saturday we got a seat right away! This would be a good place for family visiting from out of town and you need an Irish original for brunch! read more

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Woohoo, another great find. Dillinger's is an American style restaurant in Ranelagh. I tried it for brunch recently, and they do an amazing full breakfast- eggs, rashers, pudding, hash brown, beans... the whole shebang- which is a bit pricey ( 14 quid for the breakfast) but well worth it. They also make very nice coffee so it's a real alternative to Hobarts- well more of a treat really. The staff are really friendly and fast, we didn't have to wait for long at all- admittedly there weren't that many people in the restaurant at the time. I will definitely be back and try their dinner menu as well at some stage and keep you posted. read more

Dillingers - American Near Me - Dublin, D

American style restaurant is not something I usually go for but... I'm so glad I visited this great spot situated exactly in the centre of Ranelagh. The food was fingers licking. Quite literally, especially with the sticky ribs. Sooooo gorgeous. Definitely my favourite. Cocktails were also delicious, tried few and all were really good. I'll definitely go back! read more

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Service was ok, bit of a long wait. Food was good, loved the nachos but like who doesn't?? Upbeat, chilled, paulty atmosphere, perfect if ur accompanied by the likes of your groups "apprentice". Defo will be returning for proper dinner, not just brunch. Namaste y'all x read more

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Have been a few times for brunch *indifferent staff *food is obviously prepared hours ago and sat under heat lamps *dishes are often well presented, but that's the only positive Fried chicken with waffles was dry and tasteless. Only suitable for a clientele that don't know what it should taste like. read more

It's Awesome!! Good music. Food is good and Big portion too. We tried the steak, Irish breakfast, crab cake. Will come back again. Really recommend this place. read more

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Great food, quick service, amazing staff and good vibes! Our first brunch and experience in this spot. To repeat! read more

Dillingers - Norwegian eggs and tropical pop - American Near Me - Dublin, D

Back for a second time today and left seriously satisfied. French toast was tops and to our pleasant surprise we found out that they're rocking one of the finer bloody Marys in the game! Nice one Dillingers crew! read more

Dillingers - Bloody Marys were bloody delish lads - American Near Me - Dublin, D

Dillinger's has had a face lift to the restaurant and its menu. My boyfriend and I have been coming here for about a year or so for brunch because we enjoy it so much. Yesterday when we went for brunch I had the Sloppy Jane which was beef chilli, jalepenos, cheese and a fried egg on a bap and it was so yummy! I also shared some French fries that were just as delicious and went well with the Sloppy Jane! They have this Buffalo salsa on the tables and I mixed that with some mayo and used as a fry sauce and I definitely recommend others try this as well. We will definitely be going back soon! read more

I've been to Dillingers twice since it reopened in April and I have to say I wasn't impressed. Before the relaunch Dillingers was known for good brunch and good cocktails so I was excited to see what they were going to do with the place. The first time I went was for dinner. We had made reservations and when we got there we were seated at the corner of the bar. The seats were ok since the place was empty but as soon as another couple arrived we were squashed. I ordered the pate and my boyfriend ordered the tuna tacos, both were delicious. The cocktails we had were also good but not compared to the price and how long they took to get them. Then we both had steak and a side of mac and cheese. Both were good for a diner style restaurant. At the end of the meal it took a long time to get the bill and once it came it was the wrong bill (though cheaper). After clearing up the matter I was happy enough with my experience. The second time was not as enjoyable.... I went last weekend for brunch. We got a table this time which was nicer than the bar. The place was packed and it took a long time to order our food but we ordered the eggs benedict, divorced eggs, a side of toast, and two cappuccinos. We got the food after about 20 minutes but there was still no sign of our cappuccinos so I asked the waitress for them again. 10 minutes later we received our cappuccinos and the side order of toast. My boyfriend had already finished his divorced eggs sans toast. After we finished it took me awhile to get someones attention so we could get our bill. The bill came and yet again it was the wrong bill (though cheaper again!). It took me another 10 minutes to get someones attention to say it was the wrong bill and once we got the correct one the waitress had put 4 cappuccinos on the bill even though we only had 2, I just had to ask for them twice before they were produced. Instead of waiting any longer I just deduced the extra drinks from the bill and handed the waitress cash telling her the mistake. She didn't apologize and moved on. Looking back I should have just paid the cheaper bill but my conscience got to me! Overall the food is still tasty at Dillingers but the service is pretty terrible. So much so that I can't be bothered to go back again. There are so many good places in Ranelagh with excellent service so I wouldn't recommend Dillingers unless you enjoy long waits and you are lucky enough to get a cheaper bill! read more

solid. that is the word i used to describe dilinger's to my friend as we walked out of the restaurant. i had only been there one other time for brunch and convinced my friend to go. the reason i went there in the first place was thru a series of events and the search for "norwegian" eggs. let us go back about a year... i was at one of my favorite brunch spots, and upon urging from our waiter, i ordered these "norwegian" eggs (2 poached eggs - one on a bed of salmon and wilted spinach, the other on a pile of salmon and shredded, fried potato. hollandaise on top of course.). until this moment, i had never thought poached eggs sounded like a good idea. in fact, i was mildly disgusted by the idea. BUT, the waiter insisted these were to die for and said the chef whose creation it was was going to be leaving the restaurant forever and i might never get the chance again. so i went for it and i absolutely loved it. it was a veritable mouthgasm. of course once you've had such amazing food, you long for it and you need to eat it again, and you will even try making it yourself if you have any sort of culinary skill. unfortunately, this was a bit beyond my chef-fu. months go by and i'm talking to another friend and somehow the conversation comes around to "have you ever had the norwegian eggs at [other restaurant]?" and proceeds to tell me that that chef has moved on to open up Dillinger's and that i should check it out. of course the next weekend, i dragged Husband there. the norwegian eggs were amazing as expected and i was so happy. Husband, on the other hand was not thrilled with his food. he characterized the whole experience as average. i didn't care, i'd had my crack eggs :) but now why am i giving the place 3 stars? well, it really is a pretty average (solid) place. i mean i wouldn't go out of my way to go there, but i'd definitely eat there if something else in the neighborhood i was aiming for was closed or something. also, the big disappointment - they changed the norwegian eggs so now they're not much more than regular eggs benedict on english muffins with some salmon instead of ham. it makes me cry a little on the inside. i don't know why they changed it. and i don't know why they had to kill my hopes like that. but now i know i will probably never have those amazing eggs again. i'm sure i'll be able to go on, but there will always be an emptiness in my stomach for those eggs. read more

There's so much hype around this place, so we were super excited to give it a try!!!! However, we were majorly disappointed! The place has a laid back and chill vibe which was cool, and the service was great. Our waitress was very nice and helpful. The food, however, did not match our expectations or the level of service. I had the pork carnitas, which were fine, but not amazing and there really was a smidge too many beans. My friend got an omelette which she found to be quite bland. The biggest disappointment of the day were the veggie nachos. We had heard so many raving reviews about these nachos, we just had to try them out for ourselves. My friend hates beans, and these nachos were basically a big plate of beans. Why would she order nachos with beans if she hates beans, you might be wondering? Well nowhere on the menu stated that there were beans included. Perhaps if it had of been a small amount of beans, it'd be fine, instead of this Mount Everest of beans!! And to add insult to injury, there was hardly any guac on them!! I wouldn't be rushing back, not when there are so many places with true to life menus!! read more

Staff here are lovely and extremely attentive, decor is quite cool, and their cocktails are ace. Food here is the problem, in that it's way overpriced. For €15 i was expecting the hotdog of hotdogs but what I got was a standard hotdog; wait, sorry, they threw it in the oven to toast the bun. An enjoyable enough evening but €20 more than I would have paid and that's why I'll be hesitant to return in a hurry. read more

Makes those sunday morning hangovers much easier with brunch here,must try for all brunch lovers

Advertised as 'American', Dillingers, which took over the Ranelagh location vacated by Mint, manages to pull of a New York vibe. The mirrors, tiles, fixtures and blackboard all conspire to make the room inviting. The food (dinner) was pretty good, and the deserts were better. They wouldn't take a reservation for 2, but will for 5 and up. This is a crap policy though and they should be ashamed for saying the table was free until a certain time. You're either a walk up place or a place that takes reservations. read more