This was our best meal in Ireland! Ambience and vibe were luxury but still cozy. The food was beyond amazing, the seafood crudo, lambs belly salad, oysters, olives, fish special, pasta and quail were all delicious, flavorful, wonderfully seasoned, no heavy cream sauces, the right sized portions! The dessert was really memorable, who knew stewed prunes and rhubarb rice pudding could be so transcendent?!? Delicious, and healthy pours for the dessert wines. The service was also quick, caring and personal. Cannot recommend this restaurant more read more

Loud and overrated on a Friday of a holiday weekend, dashing our hopes for a relaxing and memorable first night in Dublin. Great Yelp reviews tempted us to score a same day reservation that imposed a one-hour time limit caveat. The Connemara oysters and halumi cheese starters were impressive, but the main dish, a sliced pork chop with petit pois special for two (€60) was far too salty, fatty and inedible for one of us who wrongly expected more of a tender, grilled chop than thickly sliced ham chunks and a deconstructed bone. Although we were offered dessert, (beyond our hour slot) the noise level and close proximity of fellow diners left us rushing for the door and the welcomed respite of the city sidewalk. read more

Smallish resto with a little bar in the back that seats about 10.. this joint is a pretty hard reservation so book well in advance! I went during Christmas and they were doing a pre fixed menu for 78 Euros. You get a starter, main entree & dessert.. everything else is extra! This is the sister restaurant to Uno Mas they said. Started with Pickled Mackerel which was recommended & very good. Next, for the main I got the Roast Fallow Deer with CEP Sausage also reco'd by the waiters.. very good & cooked a perfect MR! Dessert was an Apple Tart with roasted barley ice cream.. this was extraordinary and paired with a double espresso. Great wine program & all the food comes upstairs in one of those elevators! Service was great and the servers gave me MANY other places to try around Dublin. Prices were a bit higher here than any other joint I went to & I went to many joints!! PS- Cap it off with some live music & a pint at O' Donaghues read more

First off... the staff are all young and attractive... every one could be a model of some sort. We walked in before they were open (we did not know), it was empty, they asked if we had reservations, we laughed and asked if we needed them waving around... they said only the bar was available, and we said "Perfect". AMAZING wine list, and super affordable by American standards. We picked a French Pinot, bread/oil, and the Delmonico steak for two. We slowly sipped the wonderfully fragrant Pinot, and nibbled slowly on the basic brown bread while we awaited the entree. Everyone at the six person bar was a regular, and was friendly and polite. The delmonico arrived just barely medium (how we ordered it) with wonderful garlic fried potatoes, and a balsamic salad on the plate (dandelion and arugula). The steak was not melt in your mouth... you wouldn't want it to be, it was delicious and requires your full attention to eat it. The bernaise sauce was OK on the potatoes, but on the Steak... it came alive. We'd never had anything like it. We BARELY finished the meal, and we passed on dessert... and the other four at the bar shook their heads in disbelief..."You're on Holiday, you MUST get their dessert!" We passed, but were so content with the staff, the food, and the customers we were completely happy. Five for five in our book. read more

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A small, modern-vibe restaurant and wine bar hidden behind black-framed doors in the Merrion Row restaurant district. Only tall bar-side seating for one individual's reservation. Came in 30 minutes before my reservation and was offered the tall seating as expected. Environment: small and narrow interior, seats and tables are a bit small, need to put in some work to squeeze around, music and noise could be a bit loud. Service: friendly, reommended the oysters to me. But it took about 15-20 minutes after my oysters and the starter of croquettes till the main course was served. Raw: daily oyster from the west coast of Ireland. Small to medium size, rich and vibrant flavor of seaweed, briney mineral water, and egg white. Sauce was a bit too vinegary for me. Starter: hake and chorizo croquettes. Hot, crispy outside, hake flesh tasted wild and nutty, but seasoning a bit too salty. Went well with the house mayonnaise. Main Course: steamed halibut. Halibut steamed to perfection, sauce adding sweet and savory flavor to the filet. Mushrooms are a bit bland and redundant; wish seaweeds or samphire would be served. Over all: 4-4.5 stars. Solid place, maybe better for lunch than dinner since the place has relatively limited space. read more

Etto - Spanish Near Me - Dublin, D

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I had the pleasure of eating at Etto on my recent trip to Dublin. It's a small unassuming restaurant with alot of personality. The restaurant was super busy, yet there was a reassuring calmness from the staff. Service was great, super-friendly, knowledgable and attentive. For dinner, I started with the Scallop crudo with radish, pomelo, buttermilk and horseradish. It was AMAZING! The flavors worked so well together and the scallop was so tender. (I just started daydreaming about the dish and wish I were back there right now to have another plate!) For my main I had the Aged Parmesan Ravioli with sweet corn, cep, calçot leek and roasted hazelnut pesto. Another amazing dish! At first I was concerned with the corn, as it had been charred and I was afraid it would overpower the dish, but it did not. It was the perfect blend of flavors and textures. And to finish my meal, I had the Whisky Caramel tart with milk ice cream. I thought I had just died and gone to heaven. What a great way to finish an incredible meal. I had some great recommendations and wine pairings with the meal, including a fabulous Vin Santo to go with the Caramel Tart. I highly recommend ETTO if you are in Dublin! read more

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Perfect. This is what good dining should be. Loud and intimate and charming when busy, but the food is balanced and new and interesting and wonderful. The staff was amazing; the drinks were delicious, and the food was phenomenal. A must-go. (My only warning would be to be careful of nuts, they were in almost every item). read more

What a great spot! The food was amazing, everything was put together so well it should earn a Michelin star at least. Wild boar, Hake cooked to perfection and spinach / ricotta malfatti for dinner. Only topped by the prunes and mascarpone for dessert. We sat at the bar and observed Victor hard at work, doing what needed to be done, yet had the time to be a gracious host and food concierge. We were sooooo happy we found this place. Not a spot to miss! read more

Was able to walk in on a Tuesday evening and get a table outside. The service was excellent and food was just as good. Lovely wine selection and desert options as well. read more

Great tasting food in a very tightly spaced European style Bistro! We were here as business travelers, a group of 5! I had the seafood dish, perfectly prepared Cod dish and elegantly presented. Others tried their steak for two! And we had a great service along the way. I'd recommend the place but again the biggest downside to me was the sitting arrangement as you had to squeeze your way in thru the tiny front door space. Made holding conversations tuff as well. read more

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Loved it, great service and the food was amazing Very small premises so good to book in advance Really interesting options on the menu read more

Etto - Spanish Near Me - Dublin, D

Great food Great service The smoked salmon starter was delicious as was my main of lamb rump. For me though the yeast panna cotta that came with strawberry, balsamic and basil was the star of the show!!! Small but well worth trying to get a table here read more

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Cyndy's Bottom Line: Amazing delicious food. We stopped in for lunch and was amazed with the food. This is what we ate: The Worker's lunch - meatballs with polenta, and kale. Wonderful presentation. The meatballs were very tasty, moist and delicious. There is a saltiness and a sweetness from the raisins in the meatballs. Topped off with a charred lemon slice. Amazing flavors all come together with the creamy polenta and the kale. Absolutely delicious! Friendly service. read more

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Wow, wow, and more wow! What a fantastic meal. The restaurant is very small and cozy with a waitstaff that is very friendly and helpful. The food was some of if not the best we have had on our trip across Europe. We had the lamb and gale for mains, mussels for a starter and the prunes for desert. I'm not sure who is putting together the menu and these flavors but they need a raise. It is a bit on the pricey side but it was well worth the money. read more

I don't remember last time I had such an amazing restaurant experience. Etto is a place I will definitely go back to. Soon. Everything was perfect. Starter, main course and desert. Even the coffee was well above average. Can't wait to be back! read more

Etto - Côte de bœuf - Spanish Near Me - Dublin, D

Ate here for a big birthday dinner the other day. So, the place itself is gorgeous. Cosy, contemporary, nice art - it really achieves that perfect balance between not feeling too stuffy but still good enough for a nice celebration. We were given a set menu which was printed out and personalised to say happy birthday to the lady of the hour. The menu is beautifully put together, though we had to get a lot of it explained to us, with some terminology not being overly familiar! Kudos to our waitress though - she was lovely, super friendly and explained everything patiently and concisely. Everything we ate was of a high standard. I tasted the ox cheek which was the winner overall for me. I went for the cote de boeuf with my brother which was a bit of a disappointment if I'm honest. The meat should have been a lot more tender than it was - it was quite tough. If you compared it with the cote de boeuf in The Butcher Grill, you'd taste a difference. It came with crispy garlic potatoes though which stole the show - I could eat buckets of them if I was given them! So. Overall, I would definitely go back to Etto. The standard overall of food was great, the service was friendly and efficient and the atmosphere was relaxed. I'm sure my rating will improve even further when I do too. read more

Etto - Spanish Near Me - Dublin, D

A fabulous gastronomic experience only let down by the overly noisy ambiance and crammed tables. This place is not to be missed, both the wines and the food are some of the best in Dublin. After my first visit, only a couple of months since they had opened, I was afraid that the standards might have slipped a little, or maybe the food had gone down the same old predictable tastes that most other places around the city centre tend to cater for, but I'm more than happy to report that none of my fears came true. The southern european/Mediterranean influences are still there, coupled with a careful and colourful presentation. They are not afraid of serving non-boring fish here! And they can get the simple things, like bread, exactly right, and pick some good olives and even some more out of the ordinary products, like cecina. They certainly did their research, if you need further convincing just take a look at the wine list. Also, if looking for vegetarian dishes, you won't be disappointed. However, this small brilliant restaurant did fall prey to one of the most annoying things about dining out in Dublin - the rowdy diners. And while this might slip under the radar in other places, it's just impossible to ignore in such a confined space, when you have 4 other strangers sitting less than a meter from you, all trying to make themselves heard over the small groups sitting the other side of the room. Like I said, it's a small restaurant, and they try to make the most of the space. Service is very friendly but sometimes clumsy, and depending on the time of the day/week, it may get too slow to bring out even just drinks. My advice is definitely go and have some delicious food here, make sure to book as there aren't many tables, but avoid weekend evenings. read more

Very cute small contemporary Italian just on Merrion Row. Went for their tasting menu (seemed like a good idea a regular Tuesday), which was reasonably priced at 35 Euro. We were sitting at the bar as their were no tables when we called the same day, which for us was just better since I enjoy seeing what is going on in the kitchen! The owner was working this evening, serving the food himself. He spoke very vividly about the menu and the wines, so we truly felt we were in great hands. Started with antipasto, which was olives, some prosciutto, some smoked dip. Nothing memorable, really. As a starter there was a cured salmon, gravlaks. Mmm mm mm. Not only was it beautiful, but it was nice and soft and fatty at the same time. For main came a lamb neck tender and soft just the way I love my lamb. We were in heaven. You just looked at the piece of meat and it just divided itself into pieces (now that was probably more of a feeling). When we were just too full to think, dessert came in. It was a mascarpone cream with dried plums. Not very sweet, just very nice and creamy. Very much my type of dessert, but for those that prefer very sweet stuff, I'd say this wouldn't have been pleasing. In conclusion, very lovely experience, both food wise and the ambience. The only thing I would have done that would have given this a 5 instead, is to remove that antipasto, lower the price slightly, and serve it as a three course menu. Regardless, I'll be back for that gravlaks and piece of lamb, for sure. read more

Etto - Antipasto - alright but nothing exceptional. - Spanish Near Me - Dublin, D

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An outstanding and we'll deserved 5. From service which was always geniune and informative to the extrodinary food this place never missed a beat. It's a busy v busy and small dining area but I never felt cramped. The service was great. The wine was extensive and the food was exceptional. Great job no wonder this place is packed read more

Wonderful meal here last weekend! We started with the courgette flower and the smoked mozzarella and tomato croquettes. The courgette dish was beautifully presented and was really light and tasty. The croquettes didn't look special but had great flavours. For our mains we had the grilled cod and the lamb. My cod was wonderfully seasoned and so delicious. J's lamb was some of the best we have had in Dublin. So juicy and tender. We also split a side of potatoes which were very nice. To top everything off we ordered the panna cotta as well as the chocolate pot. My panna cotta had a lovely texture and wasn't overly sweet. J's chocolate dish was so rich and really nice. Amazing food and excellent service at Etto. Will return! read more

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This place is my favorite spot in Dublin. I come to town semi-frequently for work, and every time I'm here, I'm hit hard with jet lag and general exhaustion from working and socializing-with-coworkers. This place is the spot I hit up as soon as I'm feeling totally worn out and ready to go home, because it's a breath of fresh air. The food is delicious, the wine is great, the service is friendly, and it's just generally a pleasant place to be. It's wonderful and you should go there. read more

I really don't get the hype! And, I'm not hard to please! To ask that a glass of prosecco is COLD and BUBBLY seems hardly a tall request-- however our glasses were room temperature and flat. Yikes. A bad first impression. And our following glasses of red and white were completely unremarkable. The food was... FINE. Like elevated plane food. If this food were served to you at an airport lounge you'd be like, "Wow! Not Bad!" The lamb shoulder was the only OK thing we had-- not great-- but at least kind of satisfying. However-- dessert was DELICIOUS! Thank God. The prunes in red wine with cream was very special. But... yikes. Lovely staff, though! read more

Very great lunch. We were lucky to find a seat without a reservation. Mussels and lamb was amazing perfectly flavored and well seasoned. Mussels had a unique and wonderful flavor ( lil spicy with sausage and red pepper I believe ). Thisis how mussels should be prepared. Great service. read more

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Incredible meal and experience here the other night. We sat at the bar and enjoyed one of the best meals I've ever eaten in Dublin. So much flavor, robust and delicate and tantalising, all the good things. I don't normally eat steak when eating out but the cote du boeuf was spectacular. The man serving us was very knowledgeable and helpful and couldn't have been more friendly. Loved the atmosphere, fine dining served up in a cool and casual environment. Will absolutely be back. And will sit at the bar again, I loved it. Red wine prunes is one of the most surprising and nicest desserts ever. Everything was spot on! read more

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Etto is beyond doubt one the best places to eat in Dublin, it's fantastic. The food, wine selection and service could not be improved which is what keeps me coming back for more. If you have not visited Etto before, get in here now! Book ahead to make sure you get a table. read more

Absolutely outstanding food, atmosphere and service, in a sophisticated and relaxed environment. And a great wine list. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

We had tried to get into this Italian restaurant a few times but it was always too busy or closed - this time my wife & I managed to pop in mid afternoon on a Saturday (circa 3pm without a booking) and found it quiet - these days it's open throughout the day (not Sundays or Mondays) until late which is great ! Food wise we were very impressed - there was a good variety of some wonderful nibbles to start - we liked the Suppli (deep fried cheese risotto balls) & the Coppa (ham). They have a good choice of small & large plates to follow and we tried one of each - the menu changes weekly - the veal sweetbreads on a nettle pea & bone marrow risotto was different & delicious. The large plate we enjoyed was Malfatti (spinach & ricotta dumplings) with girolle mushrooms egg yolk & sage butter - you've got to put a bit of everything on your fork - the tastes were super & a very filling dish. For desert you have to try the red wine prunes with vanilla mascarpone - it is their signature dessert & believe me it's just one of the nicest desserts we've tasted in such a long time - simply delicious :-) They also have a good wine list to accompany whatever takes your fancy on the menu. The owner Simon is very welcoming & clearly proud of what he & his girlfriend & the chef (who apparently worked in a Michelin star restaurant in London) have set up here. I strongly recommend this wonderful tiny Italian style restaurant to anyone who likes really good quality eclectic food which is both different from standard fare restaurant menus & which is clearly prepared with love & attention, read more

Sit at the bar, eat and drink lovely wind and food. Unassuming and delicious. As good as it gets for really great casual food. (better than forrest ave) read more

Lovely lovely lunch deal. Restaurant is small but excellent. Staff are super friendly and know the menu inside out. Not sure about dinner as it may be a bit cramped but will definitely try again. read more

Read about Etto in the Irish Times last Monday and rang to see if anything available on Friday evening. We got a table at the bar at 8pm, was unsure of sitting at the bar, but were very happy when we arrived, we had the last two places at the bar looking out into the restaurant and seeing the food coming out of the kitchen. Everyone we spoke to knew the menu, knew what they were about, really good front of house. The food was delicious, we were not terribly hungry so we ordered the lamb and the Featherblade steak. Lamb is not really my bag at all, but it look very good, cooked pink, excellent veg, well plated. The steak was really good, cooked long and slow, fall apart and full of flavour, served with a very satisfying polenta, lots of flavour. We finished with a selection of three cheeses, all served well, good temperature, good condition. The bread that it was served with was a little dissapointing. An excellent meal, very nice staff, ask for a seat at the bar, its food theatre! read more

Zomg. Everything I had was beautiful. Kohlrabi Salad. Tuna w avocado mousse. Pork chop. Killer place

I'd a really delicious lunch here today. The space is surprisingly comfortable for the amount of seats they've managed to get in. We sat at the bar and it was perfect for lunch but I'm not sure I'd want to sit there for dinner. I had two courses both of which were fabulous and just the right size for a multicourse lunch. I ate here when they first opened and wasn't bowled over so I'm glad I went back and will definitely try it out for dinner again. read more

Truly scrumptious food to be experienced here. Such gorgeous flavours to savour on your tongue from one plate (pardon the rhyme) - the presentation was excellent and varied - maybe if I describe some of the dishes you will know what I mean - eg a starter that I had was Taramasalata, roast beetroot and soft boiled hen's egg, others had mussels, nduja, sweetcorn and fennel, plus balsamic roast carrots with goats curd, clementine and walnut. Main main courses such as grilled cod, chorizo, mussels and chickpeas; smoked ox cheek, pickled walnut and glazed parsnips; cote de boeuf and crispy garlic potatoes (this is a dish for two with an extra supplement). We were give a choice of three desserts - blood orange posset, sorbet yoghurt and ginger bread; bitter chicolate pot, amareno cherries and hazelnut biscuits, plus cheeseboard. As we had a party of ten for a birthday celebration, the restaurant gave us a set menu at a cost of €42 per head for three courses which was quite pricey I thought as extra sides were €4.50 each , however, we did get extra potatoes at no additional charge. While the choice was fairly limited with 3-4 items for each course, everyone enjoyed their dishes as the food was just exquisite and so tasty - reminded me of the classy dishes that you might see prepared and served at a Master Chef Final! The wine was mostly Italian as far as I recall and averaged about €35 per bottle. The restaurant itself is really small and quaint and the staff were lovely, friendly and warm, the only quibble I had was the seating arrangements but as there was so little room that could probably not be helped - the ten of us were all seated on a long table (no of small tables put together) which made it difficult to converse with those furthest away from you at the table. Booking in advance is definitely advisable. read more

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Plates pretty as a picture. Super tasty. Warm staff. Prosecco on tap. What's not to like? It's intimate. Not quite accidentally fondling your neighbour's leg, but certainly sharing their personal space. I've no gripe with that, but if you do not like other people, think about a stool at the bar and keep your fingers crossed no-one rubs close. We licked our plates clean. That's meant as a compliment to the chef! read more

Etto - Carpaccio of Ox tongue, with Kohlrabi. Yum. - Spanish Near Me - Dublin, D

We were looking forward to trying the food here. When we entered the restaurant earlier tonight the first thing that hit us was the loudness. There were maybe 10 people in there at 8 pm but a row of tables were empty but reserved. We could barely hear the waitperson. We looked at each other and agreed we didn't want to eat in a place where you could hear your neighbor and not your dinner companion. The noise was already deafening and it was 1/4 empty!! We quickly left. I don't care how good the food may have been. It can't make up for a lack of ambience and being able to hear your dinner conversation from across the table. It would make for a poor dining experience. Too bad. The menu sounded very interesting. read more

Very cute restaurant on Merrion Row. Small and very vibrant and packed. It was pretty much full the entire time, so get reservations. I had two the best dishes I have ever had here: pork chops (came rare which is great; it's always overcooked in US because of USDA) and peanut butter dessert. Would definitely come again. read more

So bountyfully delightful!!! Incredible atmosphere, pretty storefront, great menu (graphically speaking (feel that high grade paper)), nice people everywhere, all kinds of people, charming service and incredible incredible food. The perfect place to go if you love a great dining experience, but feel too happy to sit through a terse tasting menu with corporate suits filling the other seats. Here there's smiley faces and families with granddad taking the bill and young people and people who seem to think this is just a normal (busy) restaurant. And thats the charm!! There's nothing that gives away that this is a great restaurant besides the incredible taste of the food and the great friendly service. Good for smaller groups, and a great place for a date. read more

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My and I found this place to be delightful. It is small and they take advantage of every square inch. Romantic and cozy. We started with the tuna crude which was accented with roe and diced tomatoes. A nice beginning. We then both enjoyed the mussels which were excellent with an exquisite sauce that had to sopped up! We finished the evening with cappuccino and dessert of prunes with chantilly cream and lemon posset. In addition to a perfect meal the staff were friendly and engaging. We would be regulars here! read more

The staff is incredibly friendly, the food is delicious and very high quality... It's my new go-to restaurant in Dublin. Prices are reasonable and atmosphere is sophisticated without being snooty. Thumbs up. read more

My favorite dinner spot in Dublin! Fantastic food in a quaint little spot. Make sure to make a reservation as this place books out. Knowledgeable and friendly staff make this place a great place to unwind at after a long day. Order the Cote du Boeuf ( for two ) and don't forget dessert. Your stomach will thank me! read more