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L'Gueuleton

4.0 (63 reviews)
PriceyFrench
Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Red wine and pear cocktail
Dene P.

We were seated at a table outside and enjoyed the food and people watching. Service was consistent and our server was able to give us a few recommendations. I'd recommend the beef bourguignon and the next table was raving about the gnocchi. I'd definitely try that if I return. The pear cocktail was delicious. Good place to go and get away from pub menus.

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Gilbert D.

Last week my girlfriend and I were eating at the L'Gueuleton. We had a Soupe à l'oignon, beetroot salad with Fourme d'Ambert, a Foie Gras parfait and Noix de Saint Jacques. For dessert we had meringue with strawberries and vanilla crème. For drinks Cécile had a Bergerac sec and I had a Krombacher (the excellent beer you know from the TV show "Two and a Half Men"). The restaurant - as the name suggests - wants to do all things very French. "Gueuleton" comes from "Gueule" (the mouth) and simply means to have a feast. Apart from the name and a few cans of worms for decoration, however, there wasn't too much French. The chef was an Irishman, the service was multi national, and even in the menu most words were English. However, the food was really excellent and certainly inspired by the French cusine. And, yes if you really want to you can eat snails Burgundy. We each had two starters and were really full as a result. For the food and for a glass of wine, two beers and dessert we spent 68€ including tip. That's not exactly a bargain, but quite normal in Dublin. The atmosphere was very pleasant. We were sitting next to the open kitchen which was interesting and pretty interactive because of the great kitchen staff (the Caribbean guy washing the plates was actually the only one who was talking French with us). L'Gueuleton is in Fade Street near the Grafton Street in the heart of Dublin. Reservations are not accepted, and is therefore useless to call. It was a beautiful evening.

Rónán C.

The food is absolutely beautiful, I mean really beautiful. Not cheap though with a starter, two mains, two deserts and two glasses of wine coming in at €70. Still, it's of such a high quality that even I can't hold it against them. Plus my mam was paying.... I had the pidgeon salad because, as a Dubliner, I've always wanted to get one of the little fuckers. It was gorgeous. Lovely, tender and tasty. And the muscles, the muscles were amazing too. With crispy chips and garlic mayo sauce on the side. I can't even remember what the desert was, I couldn't care either, because I'm convinced that this was one of the best meals I've ever had in my life.

Pulled pork
Jennie C.

We came here for brunch and oh the food was as lovely as the interior. Loved the brick and rustic feel of the place. I got the sausage - a little salty for my taste - but huge portions and very flavourful. It usually comes with a fried egg but I asked to get mine scrambled (thank you for letting me make that switch!) - so I got a HUGE bowl of scrambled eggs (yay me!). My boyfriend ordered the pulled pork sandwich - it's not the American style drenched in BBQ pulled pork which was a nice change but I think I've had better pulled pork (Whitefriar! Dillingers (when they had it) and Donnybrook Fair (I know) have some mean pulled pork sandwiches) Definitely want to come back for lunch or dinner. The food is fresh and AMAZING.

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Natalie M.

L'Gueuleton is amazing. It's like a secret because you could walk by the bustly, busy, ambient restaurant and totally miss it. But that would be such a shame! You can't book, but that's ok because you can put your name down and go for a drink across the road or in the bar upstairs. Also, it's absolutely worth waiting for. Beware of the obvious nights to avoid though, you could be waiting an hour or more. It's cosy, dark and French inside. Mix-matched chairs and dark wooden tables give it the just-thrown-together feel of a Paris cafe. My mouth waters trying to read the menu but also looking around at the surrounding tables and what they're eating. I already have food envy. To start, I had the chicken liver parfait. Yum, it was so nice. Beautifully smooth and with the sweet pear it was delicious. I also had a shlurp of the onion soup which is a huge starting portion and has delicious cheesey croutons floating in it. To die for. For my main course I had slow roast pork belly with savoy cabbage and dauphinoise potatoes. Could there be a more perfect bite than a little piece of everything on your forkful? It was gorgeous. Friends also had the haddock which was huge and served with beautiful green, fresh vegetables. Perfect. Also, fantastic steaks. The good thing about the food here is that it's honest-to-goodness. It's just really good, fresh food, served the way it should be - simply. The jelly and ice-cream here is recommended but I couldn't look past the triple chocolate coffee cake with ice-cream. Friends also had the cheese plate but didn't fancy the abundance of rocket that accompanied it. They also serve madeline buns if you'd like with your tea or coffee... so cute! Lovely wine, lovely atmosphere. It's some of the best food you can have in Dublin. Admittedly it's a little on the expensive side, but it's a brilliant spot for a treat.

Alexandra M.

The bricks, rustic decor, and dark wooden furnitures makes the interior feel like a cross between a charming Parisian cafe and a cozy Provençal home. We landed in Dublin on a Saturday night, went straight to the heart of the city for dinner, and almost gave up after so many restaurants could not give us a table without an advance booking (it was the holiday season). Thank God we found L'Gueuleton, because that made for a perfect start to our Dublin trip. The restaurant was fully packed so they sat us at a table near the entrance, which got cold whenever people came in or went out the door, but the food and wine made up for it. We ordered the escargot, oysters with mignonette, and mussels and chorizo to share - all of which transports you to South of France by their gustatory perfection. For the main course, I had the pork chop. The meat did not fall off the skin easily, making it quite hard to cut since the skin is thick and tough. My friends ordered the steak and john dory, and they both raved about how flavorful and juicy their entrées were. We had their special Christmas pie which was nothing short of outstanding. I've only tried homemade Christmas pies before, which always varied, and this might have been the best one I've had so far. Wine by the glass was quite pricey as they were not the best, but I enjoyed my merlot nonetheless.

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I have eaten here recently and picked it as a first date venue. She was running late so I popped in next door to Hogans for a drink while I waited. Same guys own both! Sunday evening and was surprised when I called that day (around the time of the "Big Freeze" in Dublin) that they did not take any reservations. Being a control freak this worried me but as it was a Sunday night but I remained hopeful. Walked in with my date and the place was 60% full in the main section with the side section not open. Warm temperature and a friendly greeting from the staff while we waited to be seated. Tables positioned close together so a really private chat would not be suitable here. Nothing to worry about tonight. On the recommendation of a friend we both had the onion soup for starters. Huge portion so be careful. Really tasty and a great start. Also had the house red wine which was a reasonable price. I had the pork belly which was excellent and my date had the Toulouse Sausage dish. She enjoyed it and we sampled both and both tasted as good. Desert was a chocolate dish we shared and no complaints there. Not too "frenchy" as in accents, decor etc but I enjoyed the night and might have been preoccupied keeping up appearances to take real notice. I will be returning and will give a more in depth review the next time but hope this helps.

Maurizio A.

Expensive, but amazing food. A few vegetarian options, but they really were terrific. Staff is extremely polite and constantly took care of us with every course, despite the night being really really busy.

Roxy S.

This is some of the best food I've ever had in my life. We got the grilled hake fish with gnocchi, the ribeye with Paris butter, and the short rib. Amazing flavors and textures. Truly top 3 meals of my life. Also amazing service. Came 30 minutes before closing got a table right away and the wait staff was fantastic. Eating my meal was a religious experience. Must visit!

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Review Highlights - L'Gueuleton

A great little find on Fade Street - french style bistro with rustic french food.

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La Maison - Scallops on the shell

La Maison

(67 reviews)

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South Inner City

I waited too long to review so some of the details escape me. Such as the appetizer we shared:…read moreConfit Pork Shoulder Croquettes, with quince puree, pickled shittake, and celeriac remoulade. The entrees were more memorable. I had the Fillet Of Irish Beef. I hardly ever order filet mignon but I'm glad I did. It may well be the best I've ever had. With Café de Paris butter, shallot pureé, pepper sauce, rocket (arugula), and a side of french fries. The flavor of the meat itself was incredible and the three sauces complemented it perfectly. It was cooked to a perfect medium rare as ordered. French fries aren't normally something to get excited about but these were a gastronomic masterpiece; the insides soft and sweet, not starchy, the outsides browned and subtly crisp, and I don't know what they were fried in but these had so much flavor it must have been beef tallow or duck fat. I'd come here again just to have a platter of these amazing fries! The wife's Coq Au Vin Façon La Maison (chicken breast braised in red wine, smoked bacon, mushrooms, baby onions, roast carrot, pomme purée) was equally memorable. I've never considering ordering this, thinking it too simple or plain. Not this. The red wine sauce really elevated a simple braised chicken. And how do they make even a simple carrot taste so good? We each had a wine from the ample selection of by the glass offerings and shared a gingery dessert which we both enjoyed. The service was good and not rushed. Just don't be intimidated by the waiter, who announced when he brought the bill that tip was not included; it seems this could have been handled more subtly.

It was a blustery grey Dublin day -- one of our last in the city as we prepared to head to France…read morefor a month. What better place to celebrate than at a French bistro in Dublin? La Maison was a delight! It was rainy but we wanted to sit outside, and there's a covered outdoor area with lots of smaller 2- and 4-top tables, so we were seated there. It is on a side street in downtown Dublin, so not as busy as main streets but still lots of food traffic, which added to the lively ambience. It was cold outside, but we stayed warm under here. We had a lovely meal. We started with a bread basket and shared shrimp appetizer, which were both great. For the main course, I ordered the duck breast, which was prepared perfectly. My husband had the steak which was also cooked nicely. To drink, we had a couple of glasses of wine each; La Maison has a solid wine menu with lots of delicious French wines and a few Italian wines as well. The service was pleasant and friendly, and the prices were just about right for the food and wine quality. Overall we had a lovely experience and would dine here again.

Pichet - Happy 30th!

Pichet

(124 reviews)

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South Inner City

The absolute best meal we had during our stay in Dublin in July/Aug 2025…read more After stopping in another restaurant nearby that a local recommended and receiving the worst seats and attitude, we decided to leave without placing an order and find something else because no way.. life is too short. We walked around the corner, I saw Pichet and immediately remembered it from my trip research. I was visiting Ireland with my mother who is not an adventurous eater, so I looked at the menu online - found a lovely pasta dish that she would enjoy and she agreed to go. Turned out to be a great decision and a very memorable meal in every way. Service was wonderful... attentive, charming, and funny. Wine was perfection. And the meal was outstanding. My mom had the Knockanore cheese agnolotti with girolles, baby courgette, lovage and hazelnut pesto, and I had harissa spiced local lamb shoulder with tomato cumin puree, smoked yoghurt, roasted gnocchi, courgette and basil. We also shared two desserts, an Île Flottante with creme anglaise, Irish strawberry, strawberry prosecco sorbet, and an almond and black sesame tuile as well as the tropical themed and highly recommended coconut parfait with rum roasted pineapple, passion fruit gel, and coconut sorbet. Perfection. We chatted with a lovely local lady next to us for a bit and then two delightful & vivacious young women who arrived shortly after. One from Italy and one from Mexico. This is part of why I love travel. I recommend making reservations or arrive on the early side if you want to try your luck without one. We were able to get a seat in the bar/lounge area early as a walk in. All in all, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. 10000/10000 would go again.

Had a team dinner here on my business trip and it was amazing! We had a large table of about…read more 12-14pp. We did the course meal. The restaurant was dark,cozy, and clean. It came with an appetizer main and dessert. I forgot what appetizer I got, but my main was veal and dessert was carrot cake. I don't remember what my appetizer was but it was tasty. My bf got the smoked salmon with dill sauce which I remember because it was different. The veal was amazing. Cooked perfection. Carrot cake was more bread like than i expected. Definitely not like the American cream cheese frosting carrot cake however still delicious. The meal was amazing and something I look forward to again!

Chez Max - Chocolate cake, atmosphere

Chez Max

(56 reviews)

€€

South Inner City

The onion soup was good but expect it to be lighter than what you would typically find in France…read more Not as much cheese and onions. The moule et frites did not disappoint. Neither did the creme brulee.

We decided to try this place while on the way to Dublin Castle. It's crazy close and seemed to…read morehave good reviews. Outside was as mess, there were no chairs at some tables and other had to many with dirty dishes on them. So we decided to go in. There was no hostess nor any wait staff so we stood there like stooges. Finally ,two of the wait staff walked right by and just ignored us so we decided to take a seat. Now they want to come talk to us! I asked if this seat was ok and got the reply "I guess it will have to be as you already sat down". Should have got up then but the wife was tired so decided to stay. It was crazy warm in there with little air flow. I liked the atmosphere and ambience. Guess they wanted to make a point as we sat there for 15 mins without water or anybody coming by. Had to flag down what appeared to be a bus boy to get water. Finally had order taken by male bus boy who seemed he wanted to be anywhere else and said "I am waiting". We ordered two "specials" and the bœuf bourguignon. Two separate couples came in and were served before we received our food. So hard to eat as it was 80-85 degrees in there. The beef was good and would recommend. The two specials were chicken and very very dry. To wrap it up we had to hunt down the wait staff to get the ticket as they actively avoided eye contact. Fairly expensive for just ok food and horrible service. Customer service is not hard. A "Welcome" or "Glad you came in" goes a long way.

One Pico - Duck breast

One Pico

(39 reviews)

€€€€

South Inner City

Good - The Parmesan pastry starter and the chocolate truffles at the end of the meal were good…read more Bad - Service was abysmal for a restaurant that touts Michelin accreditation across every website and social media platform. We were seated at 7:05 and were not waited on until 7:30, drinks did not arrive until 7:40, first course came out well past 8:00pm. The table next to us had to specifically request that waiters actually describe the plates they were serving, to which they responded by bringing out the menu so they could read the description of the dish?? My wife tried to order a dirty martini but alas no olives in the whole restaurant which seems kind of crazy when you have a full bar. Food was aesthetically pleasing while lacking in almost every other department, particularly the smoked tuna starter and the turbot. Some might even go so far as to call it borderline unseasoned.

This restaurant has been serving French inspired food since the late 90's and a Dublin institution…read more The menu is classic French with Irish touch. Shame there is so little for vegetarians and both dishes on the menu were pasta dishes. Having been to many restaurants in France you notice the huge change in menus and choices for vegetarians. You have to order all the courses up front. The wine list and cocktail list is also quite extensive albeit a bit pricey. It is quite a cosy space with nice seats and ironed white table cloths. Staff are very welcoming and efficient but not very engaging. Missing the Irish friendly touch in the service. Food is quite nice here, nothing spectacular. Food lacked a bit of seasoning but the flavors were good. I absolutely loved my soufflé for dessert and the steak was cooked to perfection. The black truffle with the entree and main was not very intense or flavorful. Overall a nice meal and I would come back here again.

L'Gueuleton - french - Updated May 2026

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