My favourite restaurant in the entire world ever since I was a child. After your first or second time of going to Kinara, the staff get to know you and your orders- which is so nice. I ALWAYS begin with behari kebab which is served with a yoghurt as it is quite spicey.. with a side of freshly prepared cucumbers and side salad. This is simply delicious, if you aren't into spicey food there is other options too so don't worry too much!! For a main course, I usually opt for chicken tikka masala as it is a classic and it is simply DELICIOUS! The dishes are served in beautiful red pots with lids, so there is no rush or worry on your food going cold as the pots prevent it from doing so! If you are booking, I do reccomend you to ask for a window seat as it is the most beautiful view ever- Clontarf and if you're really lucky you could be watching the local boats of Clontarf Yacht and Boat Club out sailing in their dinghies or cruisers. So, if you're coming from town you can hop on the 130 from Lower Abbey Street and it will stop right outisde Kinara Restaurant. I guarantee, once you dine here you will want to go back straight away as the food is AH-MAY-ZING! The staff are so friendly and polite and are there if you need advice on the menu. To finish- if you are there for dinner, they do really goood desert cocktails (i've never tasted them so relying on my sisters experience) , if you're not into an alcoholic desert they do these amazing traditional Indian drinks called Mango Lassi's! Hope this is helpful, and definitely the best Indian Restaurant in Ireland. Plus they've two other restaurants- one in Ranelagh and one in Malahide. read more

The best Pakistani restaurant in Dublin. The food was made in traditional Pakistani style. The chicken masala served with nan was delicious. read more

We happened upon this place just looking for food. They accommodated us outside which was great. Food was good and spice level just right for our group. Looking for Indian/Pakistani this is a good option. read more

Cool spot near the water. Very friendly staff! We visited after a long walk down the beach and pier. Hard to get in and a bit pricey but worth checking out. read more

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The stars are for the service. If I graded on food only it would be 4 stars. We had reservations and were seated at our table. It took over 15 minutes for someone to come over and offer us water and ask for our drink order. After ordering our drinks we waited forever for them to be delivered than for someone to show up and take our food order. For an appetizer I had the spicy shrimp. I lived the batter and the spice was on point. For dinner I had the Murghi Bhuna. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful and savory. read more

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Each dish can feed more than two despite being served in individual pots, but my friends and I couldn't agree on entrees. I drank a mango lassi. I recommend the mughul khopra [chunky chicken curry with creamed coconut] which was better than the version I had in London. My friend had loki mushroom because she's a vegetarian. I shared Anna's mughlai murghi (chicken breast pieces with eggplant and shredded coconut). Its worth a visit even though its in the suburbs. Murgh tikka masala, naan, and pilau rice are my comfort foods ever since that meal. My hotel called in our reservation and recommended the lobster tails. This was the best Northern Indian or Pakistani food I have ever eaten. We couldn't finish the meal but the restaurant doesn't offer takeaway containers. read more

It's funny that as specific a type of a restaurant as Pakistani decided to open in the suburbs of Clontarf, but there you go, I suppose. The food in Kinara is very good: if you like Indian food, but the person you are eating out with can't handle spicy, Pakistani cuisine is the way to go. Whenever I get Indian, I usually get lamb, and Kinara do a lovely dish called Palak Gosht: lamb, spinach and coriander. If you enjoy your Lamb Saag, this is the man for you. Kinara isn't terribly cheap: the food is nice, but you'll pay for it. And one other thing: Kinara is handy enough to get to from town (just hop on a 130 on Abbey St), but I live less than two miles from the place and it is maddeningly awkward to get there from where I am. I know that this is Dublin Bus' fault rather than Kinara's, but they could have avoided all of this had they have been considerate enough to open in Raheny instead. read more

Kinara Restaurant - Pakistani Near Me - Dublin, D

Came here a while back for dinner. Was a fab evening to walk along the Clontarf Road to find the place. I believe you can get tables with a view over the bay but we were sat in a corner towards the back. I had scallops to start which were well cooked and presented. The murgh tikka masala was good. I had a cheesecake cocktail for dessert which was (unfortunately) probably the best bit It is a little pricey. Also it's not in the city centre but easy to get to. There are plenty of other places in town I'd prefer to visit did this type of food. Quite a nice restaurant with decent service. read more

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If you are looking for an amazing Pakistani &Eastern Cuisine Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland. I highly recommend Kinara located on the main Clontarf Road. It is not far from Vernon Avenue. Upon arriving just ring the door bell on the side of the restaurant. I was immediately made feel very welcome and got an amazing seat by the window. I was served water and given a menu once I was seated at my table. I ended up being ordering an Indian beer and had an amazing soup as an appetizer. The soup was absolutely amazing and was delicious. Upon finishing my appetizer I ordered a familiar Indian Curry that I had before at other Indian Restaurant's. I ordered the murgh makhani Curry, rice and Nann Bread. Everything I ordered for my main course was just perfect. Lastly to finish off my night at Kinara I ordered an Cappuccino. The cappuccino was delicious and perfect. The customer service at Kinara was absolutely amazing and the staff were very professional. Everyone that worked at Kinara took so much pride in their Restaurant, Jobs and taking care of their customers. The restaurant was very clean and the restrooms were clean also. It should be noted I am originally from Dublin, Ireland. I have traveled all over the world with the United States Marines. Also have traveled all over the United States. I certainly know a great Pakistani Middle Eastern Cuisine restaurant from all my travels. If you are looking for amazing Indian Cuisine look no further. You will definitely find it at Kinara located in Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland. Kinara rates five stars and more!!!! I definitely will be returning to Kinara upon my return to Ireland. You Definitely won't be disappointed by this amazing restaurant. In closing Kinara was officially opened up by Brian O' Driscoll November 29th 2001. Brian O' Driscoll played for the Irish Ruby team and a long time Clontarf resident. read more

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Went back, this time everything went well. The food was delicious (as always). I do appreciate that they are very accommodating to any dietary restrictions. We will definitely be coming back. PS- the bindi fries were very tasty! read more

Kinara Restaurant - Bindi fries, daal, spicy potatoes, rice, garlic naan-all without yogurt/butter- they do accommodate for dietary restrictions. - Pakistani Near Me - Dublin, D

This has to be one of my favourite restaurants in Dublin. I've been going for years and have never been disappointed. Their Pakistani food is authentic and tasty. I'd love to recommend some dishes but I can never remember the names! Their a la carte menu is quite expensive so I always go for the early bird, which is perfectly finished off by a bowl of kulfi, the best way to cool down after a curry. Kinara is in kind of a random location and sometimes parking can be a bit of a pain, but it has lovely views across Dublin Bay and at night time it's quite romantic. read more

"High hopes. Did not deliver" It was a trek for us to get here so we were looking forward to it I have been to India many times so had hoped for some authentic dishes with a twist. Both starters were excellent (scallops and monkfish). Well spiced and lots of fkavour the main courses were both dry ( chicken and beef). The beef was not tender and was more like stewing beef. The sauce for the nehari gosht was not spicey and lacked the complex flavours I would have exoected. Desert was very good as was the cheesecake cocktail. Wine selection ok. WATER WAS SCARCE just keave the jug on the table if you cannot keep them topped up. Overall average. Perhaps I had it built up too much based on the reviews read more

So my last night in Dublin my Uber driver told me about this place. How he described the food, it was pretty damn authentic. When I got back to my hotel, I hopped right back in a cab to go to this place. Maybe because I'm American or just not used to it, but the door has a bell you have to ring to get in. It was kind of confusing and I'm sure people who worked there thought we were bunch of idiots. It's ok... lol Besides the food was GREAT. Chicken bellini was better than anything I had in the states. Mirch Masala was spicy and flavorful. Our waitress was very attentive and super sweet. Definitely a place I will be visiting again when I'm in Dublin. read more

This is one of those rare pleasures: a visit to a restaurant that you know of, have never been in before and delights in the quality of the food, the excellence of service and value for money. The food is really tasty and totally authentic. The staff are attentive without being intrusive. There were five of us for Sunday lunch. Untypically, we were unable to have dessert. An unexpected that pleasure that will definitely have us back again. Bravo! read more

Eaten here a few times for both lunch & dinner. Wouldn't be too familiar with Pakistani cuisine but the food is amazing. Lovely comfortable room & staff are very attentive, polite & friendly. The early bird is good value too. read more

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Love Kinara, excellent service and delicious Indian food on the seafront in Clontarf. The staff are brilliant and the portions sizes are good. I had the crab claws to start, prawn jalfrezi and a chocolate fondant dessert. Every course was delicious and it was a great place for an occasion. The waiters really give superb service, the food is gorgeous and it's the best Indian I've ever been to! read more

Kinara Restaurant - Pakistani Near Me - Dublin, D

This is by far one of the nicest restaurants I have ever been to. Set on the Clontarf sea front the views from outside the restaurant are so stunning that I got distracted from going into the restaurant before I realised how hungry I was, and I'm so glad that I made it inside because this is a meal not to be missed. Far from being your typical Indian restaurant, this place also serves Pakistani dishes which gives you a much wider range to chose from and are equally delicious. The house red wine was so good that we ended up purchasing and additional bottle to take home with us. After our three course meal was finished, they were getting very busy and so had to ask us to leave, but were happy for us to move to the bar upstairs and continued to serve us cocktails up there. All in all I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough, it is very popular amongst Clontarf residents and for very good reason! read more

Had the early bird here yesterday with wife and two friends. I thought the dishes looked a bit on the small side when they came out, but we all know that looks can be deceiving. I had the curried lamb balls for main and was a bit dissapointed there was only four. And yet, I only just about managed to finish them. They seem to have got the balance of portion size just right; not too much or little. the food was very good but the service was excellent; not overbearling or neglectful. It was like baby bear's porridge, chair and bed; just right. There is a decent selection of gluten free dishes too. As I was driving I was on the alcohol free beer. They stock Cobra free, probably one of the better alcohol free beers I've had, which was a nice surprise. A good 3 stars; not raving about it, but it was well worth the money and visit and I'd happily go back. read more

Best Indian/Pakistani restaurant in Dublin (my opinion). It was my second time in this place, hands down to their squid rings (TALIWALI MACHALI) and any query that you pick is so tasteful. The menu offers a great variety of Pakistani dishes, and you will have different types of meat to choose. Expect to spend a considerable amount for a meal for two. read more

So it's a Sunday evening, you're still slightly hungover and also a little disappointed from the poor meal the night before. What better way to end the weekend than dinner in Kinara. We've been here several times, but this visit has to be the best by far. The restaurant wasn't too busy and we opted to take a table upstairs. Unfortunately all the window seats were taken but we still got a table close enough to be able to look out over the bay at the full moon. Planning to only have a couple of glasses of wine, I chose the wine of the month a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. It was just perfect. My date for the evening went with a Tiger beer. To start we decided to share a main on suggestion from our fantastic waiter. We had the Tandoori Khas which was a selection of meat and veg cooked in a clay oven. It was sublime. The lamb was just amazing. We are both trying to be healthy at the moment and keeping off the carbs so for main both of us chose the Tandoori Monk fish. I've had the starter monk fish before which is always delicious and I was worried this wouldn't be as good. It didn't disappoint and would be reason enough to return. Monk fish can often be tough, but this was so tender and delicious. We fell off the wagon slightly, ordering some Garlic Naan with some Tikka Masala sauce for dipping, but it was worth it. To finish a simple scoop of chocolate ice cream. My folks always say they don't like Indian or Pakistani cuisine, but I will definitely be bringing them here. Definitely worth a try, can be a little pricey but they also do a great Early Bird. read more

Really nice restaurant with really good food. Suburb location overlooking bull island. Service is very good too which is usually the norm for pakistani/indian restaurants. Good early bird on during selected days also. read more

Very friendly staff and great food! The mixed platter starter was the nicest thing so definitely worth going for that!

Food is wonderful but for a lunch it is too slow particularly when you're on a deadline! However, if you are lucky enough to be able to while away an afternoon then you could do it in style here. The dishes are wonderful, I had lamb cutlets as a starter with a prawn curry for mains. Very filling and just right on portion sizes. I will be back when not in a hurry to fully experience the joys of this restaurant. read more

We went here for my girlfriends dad's birthday for Sunday lunch and it was fabulous. Waiting staff were really friendly and helpful. The food overall was delicious and authentic. Desert was a standout and I highly recommend getting the gulab jamun! Great place for a family dinner in the early evening! read more

This is about a 3.5, not a 4. The food was very nice and the early bird much more reasonable than the main menu prices. The food was lovely, though the waiter got one person's starter and main course completely incorrect. So we waited about 10 mins to start our starter so it was kind of cold. We waited about 15 mins for my friend's main to come out until we had to start or it would have gone cold. I'm giving a 4, just in case it was an extremely bad day for the waiter. Good food, nice portions, nice early bird price. Man on door is a nice touch also read more

Fantastic food, and although sometimes difficult to do, they've managed to keep the service level at a very high standard. Monkfish to start €10.95 is good as are all the starters in fact. I generally mix mains between hot and very hot!! make sure if you dont like spicy to tell the waiter. They also do a nice mojito cocktail but its about €8.50!! My favourite restaurant in dublin. Early birds can get 3 courses for only €20 with 3 choices of starter and mains with a standard ice cream dessert which is very good. Mon - Thurs i think till 8pmish. read more

Bar area availability while waiting for table. Food and service excellent and staff friendly.

I'm a big fan. Large portions, so be hungry, or else share with your companions. The spicy salty beef starter I could eat several as a main course. Highly recommended. read more