Peploe's delivers really great food with solid, friendly service -- but wow, is it loud. That's the main reason this lands at four stars instead of five. We came as a group of seven, and between the basement‑level space and the lively crowd, it was tough to hear each other. I'd absolutely go back, but next time with a smaller group so conversation doesn't feel like a sport. [A quick note for accessibility: the restaurant is below street level, so you do need to walk down a set of stairs to enter.] Food-wise, everything we ordered was excellent. Standouts - The warm gougères were savory, fluffy, and such a good start. The stracciatella from Puglia was creamy and fresh. The duck special with green pea risotto and asparagus was rich and beautifully cooked. The pasta special was decadent and perfectly cooked. And of course, the truffle and Parmesan fries were exactly what you want them to be -- crispy, aromatic, and addictive. Service was decent overall -- attentive enough, though not standout -- but the quality of the food definitely carried the night. Great spot, just be prepared for the volume. I'd return, especially for a smaller dinner where you can really enjoy the dishes without shouting across the table. read more

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Upscale restaurant with comfortable seating. The staff is nice enough. Delicious margarita. We expected higher prices with it being a nice place but it seemed a little overpriced. The food was good but none of us were wowed. I got a salad and I can't recall what my parents got, I think scampi or prawns and one of the fish dishes? Overall, totally fine experience and across the street from a nice park. read more

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Came here for an office dinner, and Peploe's definitely knows how to deliver on the fine dining experience. We had the course menu (photos attached), and from start to finish, the service was spot on; attentive without being overbearing, and with a level of polish that really stood out. Now, when it comes to the vegetarian options, the menu isn't exactly overflowing with choices so if you're veggie, you'll probably just have one or two paths to pick from. That said, the appetizer and dessert were both excellent (I honestly enjoyed them more than the main), and they carried the evening nicely. All in all, it felt like a well-rounded, refined experience, more about the atmosphere, service, and presentation than sheer variety for vegetarians. Ratings: Food: 3.5/5 Service & Ambience: 4.5/5 Money's Worth: 4/5 Overall: 4/5 - Elegant dining with great service, though not the most veggie-friendly menu. read more

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Dinner with business team and we had a wonderful evening. Service was spot on, food was really good and the location is wonderful. Definitely coming back next time and brining my husband with me for a special meal. read more

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Peploe's is in Dublin across from Stephen's Green. A stroll and dinner is my favorite. This spot sits down from street level offering an out of the way private vibe. The aesthetic is red with red lilies adorning every table. It has plush red booth seating. So comfortable. The staff was so nice, conversational and extremely attentive to every need. Service at Peploe's is exemplary because of the courteous staff! I would call this contemporary European cuisine. The dishes came out precise reflecting the high standards that have earned this spot its Michelin recognition. Shoutout to our artistically presented dishes. We had the tuna tartare appetizer, shrimp risotto, and fish if the day. Always fries for dessert because I'm savory and not sweet. read more

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A newly open fine dining restaurant. Classic bistro/salon vibe decoration, relaxing lighting and background music, and comfortable seats. Located in the basement floor right next to St Stephen's Green. A very nice wine list included in the menu. Note the name is "pEPLOe'S", not "People's". In fact even their own website made the spelling mistake at the bottom of the page Reserved a table for myself on Saturday right at noon. Came in and found them just beginning to open. Receptionist initially showed the dinner menu by mistake, and had to switch to lunch menu later. Waitresses and the bartender also went on a bit of back and forth on which type of whiskey I wanted to get, but eventually the bartender was kind enough to have shown me the bottle to pinpoint which batch of Teeling Wonder of Woods they had. A bit of hiccup, but no big deal. For starter I had the duck confit. Presented as a flat cubicle, looked like a thick piece of spam, but tasted delicious. Nicely minced duck meat with delicate fiber texture, spot-on seasoning that brought up the rich taste of duck but not overly oily or fatty. The salad of watercress, chopped French green beans, vinaigrette, and a touch of foie gras combined to produce a refreshing, crunchy, veggie, and slightly citrus flavor that offset the gamey mouthfeel of the duck. Brioche was toasted nicely, crunchy enough to go with the moist and soft duck and salad, but not charred or overly dry. For entrée I had the seared sea bass with tomato panzanella and salsa verde. Sea bass fillet was done beautifully, seared and caramelized to a crips on the outside, while the inside was packed with steaming, creamy, and flaky fish fiber. Sea bass was on the lighter side of taste in terms of seafood, so the fillet was seasoned more liberally (attested by the tasty and savory fish skin), but the sweet-and-citrusy taste of assorted tomatoes, dandelion greens, and bread cubes did well to balance and offset the saltiness of the fish. I only wish the salsa verde could be applied more generously. Also ordered a fried onion rings as side dish. Freshly fried, piping hot and crunchy dough crust, juicy and sweet onion peels inside. Very nice. Overall: Using a more stringent standard for a high-end restaurant, this is 4-4.5 stars. Overall a very enjoyable dining experience. read more

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IN THE MECHELIN GUIDE, NOT MICHELIN WORTHY. Uninspired dishes with severe lack of flavor. Duck Confit - nicely prepped but without esparagus and beet and very little sauce, just bland. Lacks serious complexity. Shrimp Scampi - breaded with what appears to be a beer batter or thick tempura. Very fishy. Sauce, bland and flavorless. Eggplant parm - light parm crust, stacked eggplant, vegetable forward, no seasoning detected. Lightly salted. TASTES LIKE ROASTED VEGGIE. (No ricotta, basil or pepper) Irish filet - overly fibrous cut, cooked nicely, no real seasoning of the eat, meat cuts difficultly. Not tender enough to feel like a great filet. Potatoes deep fried (no seasoning) and brisket disk very misplaced. Atmosphere : dressy but casual. Long wall lined booths and nice lighting. Very friendly staff. Price: $$ read more

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Food was excellent. Everything we tried was delicious. Central location and relaxing ambiance. But be careful to check your bill all -- we were incorrectly charged for an additional person (we only had 2 people at our table). Also, there are lots of supplemental add ons charges in the set menu -- the steak comes with no sides / potatoes/ carbs and if you want anything it's extra. read more

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I googled the restaurants where celebrities dine and Peploe's is one of them. I was so excited that I was able to get a reservation. Our reservation was at 8:30pm, our tour ended earlier which made us arrived early at 8pm. We did not feel welcomed at all by the host. When we sat down, we waited a little bit before someone came to check on us. Our waitress didn't seem interested to help us, she seems rushed. We ordered finally, when we got our food, nobody checked on us if we needed anything else. Someone checked when we were done with our food. Food was nothing to brag about. The place was too loud. Really disappointed with everything. We were not dressed properly as it was not mentioned on the website and we just got done with our tour. Maybe because we were not dresses nicely that they did not think we can afford the place. read more

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Peploe's was recommended by our hotel concierge. It was a short block from the Shelbourne, so super convenient location to get to. Great food and wine, and even better service. I enjoyed the french onion soup and the bread and butter with pesto the most here! read more

Just ok. We were walking back to our hotel and just stopped in thinking it was cute and convenient for dinner. It was busy but we were luckily seated right away. We ordered the scampi of prawn and calamari assuming it would be served in a garlic/lemon/herb butter and was thoroughly confused when it came out battered and fried. Not one mention on the menu and the server was surprised we were surprised. He said that was how scampi was prepared (I'm half Italian so I think I'm fairly aware of how scampi is prepared). And to top it off..it had no flavor if you didn't dip it in the garlic sauce smeared on the plate. I cut off the breading (which was heavy batter) and gave up when the sauce ran out. The seafood was definitely frozen previously and not fresh. The Irish chicken was the best dish, but was the size of half of a quail. The monkfish was tasteless and difficult to cut. Not the best item on the menu. I was trying seafood since steak is over cooked everywhere in Ireland. I would really rate two and a half stars if I could, but the chicken was really good. Service was just ok. read more

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2 stars is generous but it's nice inside. Food was bland and dry. Ordered chicken Milanese and it had no sauce or moisture of any kind. Really poor service knowledge. Ever be seated at your table and the servers almost hit you with the dish when removing from the table? No manners, no apologies. No space appropriateness! Also never checked on us to see how meal was. Waited 30 minutes to get the bill. Very very noisy! Too many good restaurants in area, don't waste your money or time. read more

Try to find better service! I dare you. We had the best date we've had in a while and we have high LA standards. Laura Kate provided the worlds best service! She was charming, accommodating, and had the best understanding of the menu and wine. She lead us to a perfect night! On top of the outstanding services, including the bussers and hostess, I care so much about ambiance, and this restaurant gave us that! We'll be back. read more

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This is no Irish pub so if you want pub food, don't bother. What this is though is an upscale restaurant with food made to perfection and service to equal that. We went here our last night in Dublin and it was a wonderful ending to our great trip. The chicken dish was probably the best tasting chicken I've had in a long time. There were 5 in our party and we all had exceptional meals. The wine list is extensive and great choices. read more

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After two fantastic dinners, I was concerned the Yelp's "recommendation well" might have run dry. We'd tried to get into Peploe's the evening before, but they were fully booked. So when we needed a last night send-off for our team meetings, and Peploe's was available, we knew we were in for a good time. A brief menu with only six or seven starters and a handful of mains in the usual categories, we were still able to divide and conquer. I started with the French Onion soup, it was full and rich. Very hearty, chock full of onions in a luscious beefy broth. On a low carb kick, they had no problem accommodating me by leaving off the croutons. Another of my tablemates started with the "mains" mussels as a starter. A huge portion in a thick and creamy white wine sauce. For mains I opted to go with the night's special, a double of thick "John Dory" steaks. A white fish, in a parmesan crust with steamed veggies on top. They were happy to sub a delicious salad (pine nuts!) instead of the potatoes for me. Others had the tuna steak ("delish!"), the fillet and the t-bone. There was a problem with one of the t-bones being overdone and the wait staff apologized and took it away. The manager also came by and apologized in time for the new steak to arrive properly cooked. With the mains, we had a few sides, including the green beans and a heavenly plate of brussels sprouts with roasted chestnuts. Oh, so good. I was glad no one else wanted any, as I must have eaten three quarters of it myself, picking out the soft chestnuts! They do not have a beer offering nor any spirits. We had two bottles of a nice Australian red with our meal (that's as much as *I* know about wine) and a few bottles of both still and sparking water. Our wine expert did say that they had a very large list of wines available and we could see into the "wine cellar" area that was stacked ten feet high! Great attentive service. It was clear that our waitress was only responsible for our table and one other, so she was always there when we needed her without being a hanger-on. I would absolutely return, as long as work was paying for it! read more

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Reading the menu outside, there was a nice gentleman from the restaurant that gave us a little more information rather than just a list of dishes. We decided to go in. We were a little concerned we were undressed (we'd been out touring all day) and asked the host who warmly assured us we were fine and welcomed us (p.s. I think we were but still felt welcome). All tables were booked (a good sign) so we ate at the bar. We sat down and the bartender was a very knowledgable and professional host - not like the bartender who just want's to get food out of the way of serving drinks. He was the perfect balance of attentiveness and unobtrusiveness. Food was very good (we had the beef loin) and wine suggestion worked very well. read more

Nice restaurant if you are looking for a good place to have a dinner date. Great service and higher end type of menu/wine list. Probably everything you chose is going to be delicious...we went to people's with 4 people, I tried everything and everything was delicious. Only reason why I give 4 stars is, the service was a bit slow towards the end of the night, kinda like they were done with our table - we had to ask to staff members twice to get our bill. And with the prices the restaurants charges I wouldn't expect any delays. read more

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Peploe's is a really nice restaurant for a special occasion. It's quite pricey, so you wouldn't just pop in here for 'a quick bit to eat.' The food is excellent and the service is really good too. I've been a couple of times, once for an office Christmas party, and they treated us really well. There were about 12 of us, and all of our food was perfect, which is not always easy to do. I love their steak. But like most places at the moment, they do have great offers on, like lunch specials at €13.50 and they do a pre concert dinner for €25. So you can get the Peploes experience, for a margin of the price. read more

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The second best meal I've had in Dublin. It's a close 2nd though. Great attention to detail with the meals and service. I had the carpaccio for starter. I go for this no matter where I go if it's on the menu. It was so nice and I love the artichoke add in. Then I had the veal. Wow was this a taste sensation. SO juicy, tasty and amazing. Then dessert was choclate tart. It was the second best meal, but easily the best dessert. I would recommend going here for this alone. It is a pricey place so it's best to go here to really treat yourself or someone. I would go back in a flash read more

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Just not worth the money. The night started poorly when we were roundly ignored by the greeter, who somehow assumed we were part of a larger group, despite not interacting with them nor having our coats taken. We eventually were seated, and ended up with 3 different servers over the course of the evening. I'm happy to be asked how my meal is, but not 3 times per course, mid mouthful each time! My onion soup starter was ok, nothing more, and not authentic, my main was delicious, but I shared a dessert and let my partner eat 90% as it tasted no better than tray bake crumble. With so many excellent restaurants in the city, I wont be returning. I expect good service and above average food for a €160 meal, and Peploes does not deliver. read more

After walking around Dublin for hours, we treated ourselves to a fabulous dinner and fun wines at Peploe's. Service was terrific and everything from starters to dessert was perfect. To start, we shared bruschetta, phylo-wrapped baked brie, and carpaccio. For my main course, I decided to be adventurous since I was traveling abroad and ordered the venison with pomegranate glaze served with seared foie gras. Oh my, it was tasty. We ended the night with a lovely cheese tray and tawny port for dessert. One of the best meals I've experienced! read more

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Came here on a Christmas night out as part of a large group. Fantastic service. Great food. Just a really nice feel to the place. Can't wait to return! read more

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This might be the best restaurant in Dublin. A lovely eclectic menu with something for everyone. The wine list is extensive. Atmosphere is lively (and loud). The service is amazing with attention to every detail. Wonderful food....we started with lobster and crayfish, and burrata with ham and tomatoes. Fabulous! The chicken dish was fine but the veal dish amazing! Book your reservation well in advance. read more

The food was on point - the service was not A slower Sunday night - servers were disengaged - had to get up & ask for check - charged for coffee that was never delivered - charged for 2 tawny ports when we had one - 4 star food - 1 star service. read more

We went here for Pre dinner food. I had high expectations, but was really not blown away. - The salmon as a starter was such and so. Nothing really mind blowing. - The steak tasted great, but was definitely on the smaller size. - The Peploe fondant; I don't get how this is such a "favorite". The chocolate inside tasted good, but the outside tasted very ordinary. The service was slow & they tried to charge us a 3 course dinner instead of a 2 one. Overall: pretty expensive & posh for blant food & slow service. I'm not coming back here. read more

Despite an undercooked fish pie for my main course, the most disappointing part of the experience was the service. Deserts were delicious. The service was awful and enough to ensure we never eat here again. read more

We just loved this place!! Not only was it beautifully decorated but the food was really wonderful! The Caesars salad was to die for! It had many extra little goodies that gave it a twist! I ordered the roasted free range chicken, it was Delish and the gnocchi was yummy, I'm sure homemade, as it was light as a feather. I finished with the white chocolate Panna Cotta dessert, a pretty presentation with fresh mango, ice cream and crumbled cookie. Amazing!! Hope you enjoy, it's a Special Place! We definitely will be back!! read more

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We have our annual cousins christmas dinner here and this year did not disappoint. My cousin and I shared the carpaccio starter and the scallop and gamba starter. Both very tasty. The latter was definitely the winner of the two! For mains I tried venison which was done with pomegranate and sweet potato and was absolutely magnificent. Peploes is always a great place for game meats. This venison was cooked perfectly and not overpowering. Dessert had to be the chocolate fondant and pavlova, chocolate fondant won here, the pavlova was a little bit hard, I love chewy meringues. Definitely pre book and bring a heavy wallet on this culinary adventure though. read more

Well, nice to see the setup/decor of the restaurant. Nice and good atmosphere, like any luxury brasserie should be. As one of the nicer restaurants in Dublin, you expect good food and good service. We got the good food all the way to main course, and were disappointed about deserts: cold crème brulée and industrial tiny trifle tart (despite being the special !). Service is a let down, as waiting staff is uninterested and not well organised. The pros are in the kitchen, the floor the amateurs. All this still comes out at €120 for two, with a glass of wine and an aperitif. My 3 stars should go to Ryanair who would take you to France and back for a much nicer meal... read more

Having exceptionally great taste in fish actually had me loving this place before I even ate. Turbot and Monkfish on the menu!!! Shut the front door...... Amazing scallops with bone marrow butter. Everything else was spectacular. Au gratin potatoes were the most decadent I have ever tasted. After eating at over priced, souless, high end restaurants near central park west in Manhattan for the last two weeks, this place was like a breath of fresh air. Thankfully the humble staff there do not seem to realize how spectacular they are. Blown away. Will definitely go back next time I am in Dublin read more

Great restaurant. Went there for lunch. Was impressed by the very good service. My John Dory was perfectly cooked and the crème Brule was excellent. Will certainly go there on next trip to Dublin :) read more

Wow wow wow... What can I say! This place is amazing. It's neatly tucked away off st Stephens green, down stairs. We opted for the pre theatre meal which is exceptional value at €26.96 for three courses. They don't skimp on the food or the service just because you've opted for the pre theatre. The staff were brilliant, so professional. There's an air of a calm and class as soon as you walk in. The food.. I'm still thinking about it! I went for the gnocchi with chorizo and gambas, the flavour immense, really rich. For mains I had the beef, I never get my steak rare, and would generally shy away from it.. This, yelpers, was the rarest beef I've ever eaten and it was delicious, melt in your mouth, served on a bed of wilted spinach with onion jam with a side of rosemary fries. Desert.. Prepare yourselves.. I opted for the rhubarb and strawberry crumble with vanilla ice cream, I tried the chocolate fondant too... I need more of that one!! Would really recommend this place! read more

Came here for a celebratory family lunch and did not leave disappointed! Incredible value for the standard of food on offer with a three course lunch only setting you back €27. The menu is fabulous with many different options to suit all tastes, which I have found to be uncommon for this kind of dining. I chose the goats cheese salad to begin, followed by chicken with sausage stuffing and pureed potatoes and finished off my meal with an apple and blackberry crumble - simplicity at its best. To top it all off the staff were as impressive as the quality of food - faultless. This really is a fantastic place for occasion dining and I will definitely be coming back to try other dishes on the menu. read more

This review is way overdue but better late than never right.... Peploes is one of those places that I cant quite decide on. It's pricey, but the food's great. Unfortunately, the service is sadly lacking. A few of my friends have mentioned arrogant staff on a few different occasions, found them to be exactly that without exception. Very unhelpful - felt like they thought they were doing me a favour. Waving like a crazy person to get their attention for anything, and having to almost pounce on them to allow us to pay the bill... There isnt an option above to give three and half stars....if there were, that'd be my rating, as I feel that the atmosphere has a good feel (staff aside) and the food is really good, as mentioned in previous reviews! For now, I'll tick three, maybe next time will be a four? with a bucket of some careful optimism...:) read more

Such a great restaurant. I have eaten here are couple of times now with big groups and they have excellent food, a great wine menu and professional and friendly staff. I last ate here on the Sunday before Xmas and I ordered the goose for my main. It was without question the best goose that I have ever had! The stuffing was out of this world. I still do not know how they cooked it, but I would love the recipe. I highly recommend Peploes. It is one of my favourite restaurants and a great place for groups. Two thumbs up!! read more

A traditional high end restaurant in a great location with equally great food. I went here expecting delicious but grounded food and wasn't disappointed. I went with the steak, cooked medium, and it was flawless. Paired with the duck fat chips it was just enough for a main. The dessert, a passion fruit pavlova, was equally as amazing and rounded off the meal perfectly. If looking to have a birthday party or a date, this place is a perfect choice for either and anything in between. read more

Well well well... here is a brasserie/restaurant that plays in the big guys yard! First, the wine list is impressive. There's a wine to match every taste, really! from sweet to dry, red to white, French to Australian, etc.. etc... The place can be quite busy so booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment. As for the food, oh my god! Small portions, full of fragrance and taste. This goes along with an outstanding service, smiling staff, and a bill which is not going through the roof. A definite recommendation, whether you go for dining or for a more sophisticated round of drinks after work. read more

We had a really nice experience. The food was amazing. Got the calamari and shrimp fry with peppers for appetizer. Tuna steak was very good. The chocolate lava cake and pavlova were to die for. read more

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Peploes never fails to deliver exceptional food backed by attentive, but not in-your-face or pretentious, service. My experience started with a starter (Grilled Scallops, Bean Cassoulet, Morteau Sausage, Octopus & Tardivo Salad), followed by a starter size Caesar salad with smoked chicken, a main (Marrow Crusted Irish Fillet Steak, with Oxtail Macaroni & Cheese, And they kindly swapped the pepper sauce for Bernaise) with a side of gratin potatoes. We enjoyed a bottled of dry white wine (Muscadet). The server was fantastic. He asked when we wanted our side salad so we could pace the dinner to our liking. Overall, I couldn't fault Peploes. I've been a few times and they are consistent. Consistently excellent. read more

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Peploes wine bistro can be found in the basement of a Georgian terrace on the north-side of St. Stephen's Green. The retro decor creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, complete with neat table settings and stylishly dressed staff. I don't know why the staff dress caught my eye or warrants a mention in a review but I just found it a nice touch! The food is great and service good and they have some great offers on at the moment like a good early bird special menu! Their chocolate tart with honeycomb ice cream is lush! read more