We had a great experience! They were so welcoming on our first night in Ireland. Incredibly…read morethoughtful as we ordered a few dishes to share they put them neatly on separate plates. The dessert was as phenomenal and they gave us a complimentary drink to finish off the night. Thank you for making my birthday special!

Can't wait to return here! Family reunion with the best of food. All 18 enjoyed the service, food,…read morewine, and Amazing delicious food. Teenager absolutely wanted to cone back here the entire trip.... so we did, Three times. this restaurant is by far one of the best restaurants we have ate at in Ireland. seafood here tastes sooo fresh. We currently live on the West Coast of the USA and never have a taste of seafood this fresh and flavorful.

Ely Winery has a really nice ambience, cosy and on the darker side, and the service is okay. The…read morestaff are fairly friendly. The food is usually really good here, but this visit was disappointing overall. The corn croquettes were cheesy and tasty, which was a nice highlight. However, the potatoes in my salad tasted stale, and the grilled cabbage side was mushy rather than having any crunch or depth of flavour. The bacon jam on the burger was not pleasant, and the fried onion ring was soggy and stale. I'm not sure if it was just an off day or if something has changed in the kitchen, but with so many other great options around, I don't think I'll be coming back anytime soon.

This is a hip restaurant/wine bar which we enjoyed. You…read morearrive and are escorted to the basement dining room which is quite a intimate setting. The server was quite attentive and provides clarity on a number of items This is not a "irish" menu. It's a creative menu featuring Irish ingredients. Starters were the Beetroot Salad and the Sourdough Bread. The former was all fresh veg. The latter griddled and served with a sun dried tomato butter. High Level stuff I had the fish if the day Blow Torched Cod with clams served over a parsnip emulsion and with a bier blanc sauce. Absolutely spot on. King scallops and polenta fries were paired for another main. It was very good with a pesto sauce. Also on the table was the Cauliflower Steak, the vegetarian option, it was reportedly good but not too filling. Don't get me wrong, vegetarian and vegans have strong options here. Lastly, the burger and chips were on the table. They disappeared quickly. High Marks for this place

It was raining and I was reluctant to leave my hotel for lunch but I made the right choice in…read morewalking to The Little Kitchen. I was treated to a fabulous three-course meal. It began with a warm goat cheese salad with pomegranate seeds and fresh greens in a light dressing. Delicious. The roasted chicken was spectacularly presented and delightful. I was so full I took the Irish cheese assortment back to my hotel and enjoyed it that night. The restaurant was quiet but cheerful and the service was excellent. I'm so glad I ventured out on a blustery day. It was worth it. Best meal I've had in Ireland!

I was disappointed. The reviews of Little Kitchen were so positive and while we enjoyed a nice meal…read morehere, it was not memorable or special. The space is close, but that's not uncommon in restaurants in Dublin. Frankly, I'm not sure it would be possible to put more tables or people in this space. My experience was that the staff were rushed, they felt stressed, and for me, this is a significant red flag. We enjoyed the appetizers, the Goats Cheese and super food salad and steamed Irish mussels. They were very tasty. The Filet of Cod was good, not great. Ditto the Pan Roasted Kitchen. But for me, it was the ambience that significantly affected my experience in not a positive way.

Conveniently located near Kilmainham Gaol. A very hipster trendy looking joint, great for brunch…read more Their coffee game is top notch. Food is delish and portions are large. Irish Artisan Breakfast: Loved all the protein intensity! That was one massive sausage, which had a fun thin crispy skin semi-detached. Lots of bacon, with some bits tender and some bits crunchy. The blood pudding had a good grainy texture. The portobello was definitely a superior mushroom choice, giving lots of the umami. The tomato and hash browns were good contrasts to all the meat. Only thing missing was beans... why?

This was such a great find!…read more After visiting Kilmainham Gaol (which I highly recommend) and the Museum of Modern Art across the street I was looking for a late lunch and so glad I found Union8. I loved that they had 2 daily specials - one regular and one vegetarian (that was NOT a salad)! I also loved that the side that accompanied the specials was a spicy butternut squash soup And NOT fries. Nestled by the warmth of the restaurant (and a cold brew) - the food came out quick and was quickly inhaled. I ordered the vegetarian special which that day was a Vegetarian Sandwich with hummus. A bit too much eggplant for my taste but good nonetheless. I spied some of the other diners' dishes I have to say they looked delicious too. Its a great place to grab a bite if you are in the area.

Opium, Dublin Date…read moreNight What I ordered : Pok Pok Chicken Wings (€8) Sweet Potato Fries (€4.50) Green Curry w/ Chicken & Fried Rice (€14.50) Tropical Tuk Tuk(€12) Dark Chocolate Brownie (€8) I've been waiting to go to Opium for the longest time and it did not disappoint! So we sat up at the Botanical Garden which was beautiful. We went for the Pok Pok Chicken Wings and Sweet Potato Fries as our starters. Delicious. The fries came with a Red Curry Aioli side dip which worked great with them (and the chicken wings too lol). The chicken wings were great too! They were filled with a lot of flavour and served with a ranch dip. Although it went well with the ranch dip, we both preferred the curry dip with the wings. The green curry is already spicy having 3 chilies next to it on the menu, but when the server asked if I would like it even spicer I said why not and absolutely regret nothing. The curry was packed with flavour too and perfectly spiced. The only small downfall was I almost forgot I was eating a chicken curry and not a vegetable curry. There were about 3 tiny little pieces of chicken in there. So my little advice for Opium would be to add a bit more chicken please The Tropical Tuk Tuk y'allll! And I know you're eyeing that lovely tropical-looking drink in the tall glass but nope that isn't it. The clear one in that little cup was a delightful surprise. I think I may have visibly frowned when the server brought over this drink because she had to quickly explain that despite the appearance it was really nice and she was right! If you're into coconut & tropical flavoured drinks, this is for you! Nothing about this was overpowering and the flavours complemented each other perfectly. The chocolate brownie was nice too. I do enjoy nuts in my food but for this brownie, it just wasn't doing anything for either of us. But we simply pushed them to the side and continued enjoying our dessert. Would I return? Yes, Yes and Yes. Once again it was a beautiful restaurant, the food was really good and our server was amazing! Fun Fact: I already recommended this place to one of my friends, and he and his date enjoyed it too so that's some further feedback for y'all Follow @temitries for more restaurant reviews

I hate that I could not rate this restaurant higher but I need to be fair and honest about our…read moreexperience. I thought the service staff were very nice, however, I think this is an instance where some additional training maybe useful. The servers were coming by and chatting/living food/taking orders very informally from over the back of the booth rather than the front of the booth. This meant that whenever food came, they had to hand it to one of us in order to put on the table because they were not willing to simply walk around the booth through the aisle where they would have the flexibility to. Reach across the table and pick up things or put things down. It wasn't a big deal except that this is a more formal restaurant and I felt that the level of service we received was more of that from a diner or a burger joint rather than a nice restaurant. Additionally, the surface staff did not come by very frequently to ask if we needed additional items, or to refill, water, etc. Add to that that I thought the food was mediocre, it was Asian, but was not very "Thai" in terms of the flavors. Nobody at our table really raved about the quality of the food. Overall, it was a good attempt, but I genuinely think that this restaurant needs to tighten things up a bit. On the plus side, it is a beautifully decorated restaurant.

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.

On our last day in Dublin, we stayed near the canal and with that, wandered around this part of the…read morecity and subsequently ended up popping into Mackenzie's for a cocktail and appetizer, a little pre-dinner treat! The vibe of Mackenzie's is elevated cocktail lounge. It has great lighting, modern furnishings and stellar views of the canal. The menus are eclectic but consistent, and change for each meal period and each day. We popped in right as the change over from lunch to dinner was happening, which was all good, as we grabbed the Clay Oven Flatbread and a round of cocktails...well a pint of Guinness for me, but the partner went with the Amour Francais, which was a non-alcoholic drink, but he added a bourbon. We bellied up to the bar and the service was solid. Prices were a bit higher than we had paid in other spots around Dublin. Not wildly expensive, but definitely noticeable. Overall, we enjoyed our time at Mackenzie's.

I went to Ireland about three weeks ago and we went here it was an amazing experience. I loved the…read morepizza. It tasted sooooooooooo good. The service was so good. I would go there again and again. I would recommend to people all across the world.

Delicious fresh fish and veg. Nice wine list and good service. Located near the park. Cozy space…read more Nice for a date, dining alone or small group.

For our final dinner in Ireland, we chose Etto, another restaurant recognized by the Michelin…read moreGuide. Located just off St. Stephen's Green, Etto is a cozy neighborhood bistro serving modern European cuisine with French influences while showcasing excellent Irish ingredients. The restaurant is small, energetic, and, at least on the evening we visited, quite noisy. We were initially seated at the bar but appreciated being moved to a table near the entrance, where it was much easier to carry on a conversation. The menu is intentionally concise, with selections divided into nibbles, starters, mains, sides, and desserts. We began with oysters, followed by the potato rösti and mussels. For our mains, I ordered Salter's pork with French bean salad and apricot mustard, while my daughter chose the cavatelli. She really enjoyed the pasta, but I found the pork a bit underwhelming. It simply didn't leave the impression I was hoping for. We also shared the Abercorn salad, which was fresh and lightly dressed with a creamy vinaigrette. The highlight of the evening was dessert. The Strawberry Sundae, made with sheep's milk ice cream and hibiscus meringue, was one of the best desserts we enjoyed anywhere in Ireland. Our server, Luca, was excellent throughout the meal, offering helpful recommendations and attentive service. While Etto was probably our least memorable Michelin Guide meal of the trip, it was still a pleasant evening with outstanding service and a dessert I'll be thinking about for a long time.