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    Govindas

    4.1 (56 reviews)
    InexpensiveVegetarian, Vegan
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Cinthia K.

    This place is flipping amazing! Like others had mentioned in their reviews, this place is a vegetarian Indian restaurant where, for just a few Euros, you'll leave feeling absolutely full. I opted for the regular plate, but there are also small and large plates. Only get the large plate if you happen to be sharing with somebody else as the regular plate was still quite quite large. I believe that the offerings change daily, so what I had (which included a paneer dish and moussaka) won't necessarily be offered on the day that you go. The food itself was pretty good and I was amazed at myself for polishing off my plate. Definitely stop by if you happen to be starving and want to have some amazing food!

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    Tally Y.

    Our first dinner in Dublin, made wonderful by the huge portions and cheap price. From what I could tell there are a few options in plate size: large (which is a gigantic plate seriously), regular, and small. We were starving so opted for the large plate which was about €15 but totally worth it. They pile the plate high with a bit of all the dishes offered. We ended up with basically a mountain of food! Everything was really delicious. The pasta dish that night was a bit crunchy in spots but I will attribute that to coming here an hour before closing. I really loved the squash and potatoes with the tofu in tomato sauce. Completely vegetarian yet very filling. We were barely able to finish the large plate despite being so hungry. Next time I would definitely get the regular size.

    The good counter at lunchtime.
    Peter M.

    V tasty veggie food. Get a small, medium or large plate. Today I wasn't so hungry so I got a small plate and boy do they stack it up so high they have to put another plate underneath. I love that attitude. Haven't tried their deserts but they look great.

    Jo M.

    I zombied my way into Govindas after a very zen meditation experience in the studios above the restaurant. You can always count on Govindas worldwide for cheap, healthy vegetarian options offered in feast-like quantities. Unfortunately my most recent experience was a little below expectations... I ordered samosas. They didn't have any. What?? So instead I opted for a grilled cheese and fried potato dish (tasted good so no drama about the lack of samosas). Then I ordered a homemade lemonade.. they didn't have any. Instead I was offered a very interesting concoction called 'Kombucha'. This is a must try. It's a carbonated herbal tea drink which contains fermented Kombucha cultures, which apparently have a harmonising effect on the body and soul. The label on the drink boasts that Kombucha was discovered during the Qin dynasty (221BC) and has been a part of the Asian Zen philosophy of life ever since. Good thing I tried it. The rest of my Govindas experience floated by in a trance-like state, but I'm not sure whether that can be attributed to the Kombucha potion or the meditation experience. Through my semi-conscious haze I happened to observe an annoying number of fruit flies buzzing around the room (but I think that's more to do with the weather than Govindas' cleanliness standards) and also that a disproportionately large section of the restaurant's clientele was comprised of good-looking males. Ooh! So I guess my Govindas experience could be considered a lesson in Hare Krishna philosophy - go with the flow, accept what comes your way and embrace it wholeheartedly... pity none of those good-looking men came my way ;-)

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    Juan R.

    One of the cheapest restaurants in Dublin city centre. Go for the "small plate" and try a little bit of everything. Most of the food is quite good and tasty (is nothing to get crazy about but vegetarian food can be a little boring) and the value for your money is amazing. Very much recommended if you feel very hungry and want to go for something healthier than average.

    Shepherd's pie, tofu chicken, baked potatoes, chickpeas, crispy tofu and a lot of love

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    9 years ago

    Good food very filling was not a huge fan of the tofu but apart from that great. Very quick eat.

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    10 years ago

    Amazing food, crazy portions, great price and friendly staff. What more could you ask for?

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    15 years ago

    Excellent vege food, hearty too. Can't recommend highly enough. The staff are lovely and the prices extremely reasonable.

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    11 years ago

    possibly the worst vegan/vege food ever. Plates of flavourless slop. Yes you get a decent amount but the food just lasks any flavour

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    Review Highlights - Govindas

    I usually just order a small plate and ask for everything vegan, plus salads (all for €5.

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    Cornucopia - Tofu scramble

    Cornucopia

    4.4(375 reviews)
    0.6 kmSouth Inner City
    €€

    Amazing vegetarian and vegan food in the heart of Dublin. It was always one of my favorite places…read morewhen I lived in Dublin, and each time I go back, I am always impressed as the menu constantly changes, and it is consistently the highest quality food. The recipes are so creative and full of flavor, and I got their cookbook too. I would love to eat like this every day if I could cook such delicious vegetarian food! Highly recommended, there are a lot of good restaurants in Dublin City, but this casual atmosphere and fantastic food is the perfect mix, and you feel that you're doing something healthy!!

    Okay I have to be honest....I was pretty disappointed in this place in terms of the food…read more I am not a vegeterian or vegan at all, but I sometimes try these places if they have great reviews. And in US, I have never been really let down in terms of food quality. Most of the times they don't even taste vegan. But the green curry from Cornucopia was pretty bland....definitely the worst curry I have ever eaten in my life. And coconut curry is really hard to mess up, vegetarian or not. The brown rice came with some crunchy (from sitting too long). The salad bar was just okay as well. I am not sure how vegetarian/vegan meals are in Dublin, but this place is definitely not up to par in the states. That being said, I did like they had multi-level dining area and it was very comfortable being solo.

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    Cornucopia - The counter where you order

    The counter where you order

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    Sova Food Vegan Butcher

    Sova Food Vegan Butcher

    4.6(45 reviews)
    1.5 kmHarcourt
    €€€

    Blown away, this might be the best food I've ever had. My…read moremom got the chia cheeseburger, my dad got the potato gnocchi and I got the tempeh cesar salad and we all shared (there was an abundance of food, perfect portion sizes). I highly recommend you visit, I can't wait to go back!

    My partner and I were recently in Dublin, and when we were planning ahead of time, I wasn't sure…read morehow many vegan options would be available. Fortunately, it turned out there was ample to choose from, including Sova Vegan Butcher (a quick walk from our hotel, near the Iveagh Gardens). Sova Vegan Butcher is a slightly higher dining experience than most of what you'll find in Dublin. This doesn't mean that you need to get too dressy, but rather that the presentation is a higher game (and dishes are a little higher in cost). We made reservations when we first arrived on recommendation from a couple sources we looked into. Our last day in Dublin, we headed to the restaurant and were seated on the second floor. Their space is about average size for Dublin, and they were busy but with pretty regular turn over in tables. Seeing a caesar salad was available, I of course had to try that as one of our shared dishes. We also got the soya schnitzels, and the split pea soup for a starter. The soup was good, but about your standard flavor profile. However, the caesar salad was excellent. It had a really large portion of avocado, tempeh rounds, and a good rendition on the dressing. The soya schnitzels were quite good as well. They were served with a duchess potato and delicious tartare sauce. While we were quite full from all of this, we decided to treat ourselves to dessert (it being our last night out in Dublin). That night, the dessert was a cheesecake with strawberries and blueberries, served in a cute mason jar. It wasn't the best cheesecake I've had, but I appreciated the presentation that went into it. Would definitely recommend Sova for someone traveling through Dublin, especially if you're getting tired of some of the standard (burger-type) vegan fare you'll often find elsewhere.

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    Sova Food Vegan Butcher
    Sova Food Vegan Butcher

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    The Boxty House - Bailey's Cheescake

    The Boxty House

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    0.3 kmTemple Bar
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    We had such a great experience at Boxty House! The food was absolutely delicious, and the boxty…read morefries were a standout--crispy, flavorful, and definitely one of our favorite things we ordered. Everything we had was so good and made for a really memorable meal. The service was exceptional as well. Our server was so friendly, attentive, and welcoming, and really made the experience even better. If you're visiting Dublin and looking for delicious, traditional Irish food in a fun and welcoming atmosphere, I definitely recommend Boxty House!

    Had a solid dinner experience at the Boxty House tonight; in and out in an hour and we didn't feel…read morerushed. It was not too loud in our seats by the window where we could watch the action in Temple Bar. Boxty - think of a potato version of a crepe (a little thicker) - Gaelic boxty - 4/5 solid offering with a generous portion of steak on top of the boxty and with mushrooms and mushroom sauce - Chicken boxty - 4/5 chicken breast wrapped in boxty with a roasted red pepper on top and slice of chorizo (I didn't care much for the chorizo but my partner happily ate it) with tasty sauce with cooked chopped onions - concannon - 4/5 basically mashed potatoes on top of a little bit of cooked kale (said cabbage too but I didn't see it) - green beans with lemon and goat cheese - 4/5, tangy lemon forward I know people say this is touristy and that is likely since it is in Temple Bar and I don't see why that's a problem! Definitely worth trying when you're in the area.

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    Bar area & kitchen

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    Sticky toffee pudding

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    Beanhive

    Beanhive

    4.6(148 reviews)
    0.9 kmSouth Inner City
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    A friend and I came here to get some Irish breakfast and cute lattes!! The first thing I noted were…read moreall of the delicious pastries on display. Next, I took a look at the menu! Since I don't eat red meat, I was very excited to see a vegetarian Irish breakfast option. I ordered this as well as a mocha latte. Despite the rain, my friend and I sat outside since all of the indoor seating was occupied. Thankfully some heaters provided warmth for what could've been a chilly breakfast. Very quickly the lattes came out which my friend and I sipped on. They were soooo cute, mine had the design of a little bear on top! The latte itself was hot and not too sweet, the perfect start to the experience. After a few short minutes, the food came out! Immediately, my friend and I dug in. It was honestly everything I expected and even more! There were no weak links on the plate and there were generous portions as well. I sat there for a while working my way through my delicious plate!! Overall, I was very happy with my experience at Beanhive. It was an aesthetic cafe that also provided a hearty breakfast. I would definitely recommend.

    I really just went for the latte art and it didn't disappoint! Friendly staff and great customer…read moreservice. Shop is fairly small and limited seating outside but worth it! Art is made on every order so be patient! Matcha latte was delicious and snoopy was adorable!

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    Beanhive - Love the vibe!

    Love the vibe!

    Beanhive - My chai latte was amazing as well as the artwork, and of course I couldn't leave out the strawberry shake !!

    My chai latte was amazing as well as the artwork, and of course I couldn't leave out the strawberry shake !!

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    The Old Mill Restaurant - Cottage Pie!

    The Old Mill Restaurant

    4.5(301 reviews)
    0.3 kmTemple Bar
    €€

    When I think of beef stew, I think of my mom's homemade version. So one of the things I was most…read morelooking forward to in Ireland was trying authentic Irish stew. Our first meal in Dublin was at The Old Mill Restaurant, right in the heart of Temple Bar. It's been serving traditional Irish fare since the 1980s and has become a favorite stop for both locals and visitors looking for classic comfort food. After about a 20-minute wait, we were seated in the warm, inviting dining room. Susan ordered the mussels, one of her favorites, while I went with the Traditional Irish Stew and my daughter chose the Braised Beef & Guinness Stew. Both were exactly what we hoped for: hearty, flavorful, and perfect after a day of sightseeing. I finally understood why the Guinness stew had such a rich, dark color, and I have to admit, I came home a big fan of Irish stew. We finished with the Homemade Bread & Butter Pudding topped with fresh cream and custard, a comforting dessert that was the perfect ending to the meal. Service, atmosphere, value, and food were all five out of five. We also enjoyed chatting with the floor manager, whose pride in the restaurant and his team was obvious. That kind of hospitality made a great meal even more memorable.

    I wanted to love this place, but it missed in several areas. We had reservations and they were…read moretaking walk-ins. They told us our table was ready at the same time they were seating a walk-in. Our table was next to the window with decent space between tables, I saw the walk-in complain that where he was getting sat was in the middle of the restaurant with no space between the next table. He ended up just taking our table even with the waitress saying it wasn't his. They just shrugged and told us to sit in the middle. The mussels were good, and they had gluten free bread, but there were limited gluten free options, even the Shepards pie wasn't gluten free. I was hoping a mash potato topping would be available, but only the Irish stew. This had lamb, but also chicken, so you had to hunt down the lamb. The beef stew was good, but the overall experience and being squeezed in shoulder to shoulder made me feel like I stumbled into a tourist trap. I wouldn't recommend.

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    The Old Mill Restaurant - Small dining area

    Small dining area

    The Old Mill Restaurant - Lamb Shank

    Lamb Shank

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    The scene!!!

    Blazing Salads - Delicious hot food daily

    Blazing Salads

    4.3(62 reviews)
    0.6 kmSouth Inner City

    Love the food it's always delicious. Menu is always changing so you never get bored of the same…read moremenu. Love that they will deliver or I can pick up my order as well. Also they do breakfast, luches and dinner. I do vegetarian/vegan meals for lunch and they are great, very filling. For breakfast and dinner I do normal meals with the meat of my choice. recommended, give them a try u won't regret it

    Well well well…read more Another vego-vegan-deli-bakery-salad-local-type establishment. It's great to see these little places pop up around Dublin. Not because it's vege (all hail meat eaters!), but because it's an easy alternative to sandwiches. Sandwiches. I'm so over sandwiches. So, the deal is this; - Self-service-wise, they've got cold salad and hot food bars, charged by the weight. These can range from anything from chickpea salad, to vege lasagna - They also have counter food with such delights as risotto balls or pizza squares - Whether you be vegan, vege, wheat-alergic, or whateve else, there is defo something here for everyone. (Except meat-eaters. There's nothing here for you!) - They also have fresh loaves of bread (I bought some soda bread yesterday for about 3 euros which was delish), and jars of random stuff like olives, sundried tomatoes, yada yada - Also, juices, teas, etc Don't let the 'earthliness' of this place fool ya now. The food is absolutely De-lish. Really tasty, really filling, and after you've finished eating, it gives you that "I've just eaten something super healthy" smugness that's hard to beat. Go there. Eat. Do it.

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    Blazing Salads - Vegan Lentil Burgers. Millet and seed and Veg. Buckwheat and Veg, Bulgar with Mushroom served with pesto or salsa

    Vegan Lentil Burgers. Millet and seed and Veg. Buckwheat and Veg, Bulgar with Mushroom served with pesto or salsa

    Blazing Salads - Only Fresh ingredients in our salads and all dishes!

    Only Fresh ingredients in our salads and all dishes!

    Blazing Salads - Banana and Walnut Bread

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    Banana and Walnut Bread

    Govindas - vegetarian - Updated September 2026

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