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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.
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.
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.
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.
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: $$
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
6 months ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
1 month ago
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
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
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
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
2 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
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
11 years ago
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
17 years ago
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
11 years ago
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
7 years ago
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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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
11 years ago
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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A cosy atmosphere & friendly staff make Peploes the perfect place of a cold, wintery Sunday. The brunch menu is short but sweet with plenty of delights if not a bit strong on the number of predominant egg based dishes! The smoked haddock with spinach & roast tomatoes is served with a plate scrapping chive sauce. Dessert had to be tasted, the chocolate fondant is totally sinful but light compared to most chocolate desserts. Overall, I'll be returning for more! read more
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