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    Salamanca

    3.8 (101 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Salamanca
    F. F.

    Really nice tapas in a lovely setting with good service. The restaurant's orange-painted front is hard to miss, standing out against the brick and stone neighborhood. You can walk here from Trinity or Temple Bar. Our tapas selections were tasty, including a plate of albondigas (you can choose 6 or 8). Oddly, there are also "sides" listed elsewhere on the menu. These tended to be veggie and included standards like Pimientos de Padron and delicious Pan con Tomate that tasted like a summer gazpacho though it was only April. We also opted for green beans that were cooked properly, but benefited from a little salt and pepper. The wine list looked varied and good, though my companion's glass of Spanish red wasn't stellar. I stuck with an Italian Pinot Grigio--hard to go wrong with that.

    Seafood Paella
    Lida G.

    I tried the seafoods paella. Which was good, had plenty of seafood. My only complaint is , wanted the bottom of the rice crispy, just like in Spain and more of the saffron flavor. Overall good experience and nice ambiance. The wait staff was great. I will be back to try some of the tapas items.

    Florent G.

    Delicious Spanish tapas restaurant. All is fresh and well cooked. Many different plates with right portions. Staf is nice and price are sweet. Good place to have a quick lunch

    Chorizo and peppers
    Sarah S.

    Been on my list for quite sometime! Came here before going to a show. It was a Tuesday eve and it seemed busy. Not too far from touristy areas. Nice atmosphere Good food Good wine Not a five as too many dishes arrived together and didn't stay that hot but overall a good experience. Highlight for me was the black pudding pâté. Didn't try any of the desserts but they sounded fab. Instead we finished with cocktails which I can definitely recommend :)

    Patata rellena
    Alicia L.

    Mediocre at best. I ordered the creamy garlic chicken dish because it was recommended by my server and the patata rellena as a side while my friend ordered the tapas assortment. My chicken was just two chicken filets on top of a sea of cream and a few bits of mushrooms. The cream tasted like alfredo sauce so I felt like I was eating chicken alfredo without the pasta base. The chicken was cooked just ok-- a bit tough and dry in some parts and the sauce had too many onions. I would not recommend this dish especially for its high price. The patata rellena was an interesting dish consisting of potato, bacon, and brie all drizzled over with honey. The honey was extremely overwhelming and made the dish very confusing. I found myself trying to scrape it all off to get a decent tasting tapa. My friends tapas assortment was just alright too. Some parts were good while some were just bland and flavorless. This restaurant is too expensive for what they serve and I don't see myself going back.

    Roast pork belly and potatoes. Highly recommend, but fairly heavy
    Randall W.

    I'll keep it short since I'm running through town seeing the sights. Overall: 5 Service: 5 Location/ambience: 5 Food: 4 Would pop in again in a heartbeat! Popped in for lunch. Grabbed the 10 euro lunch which included either a starter/glass wine and main course. It was difficult to decide as all the course options sounded wonderful. I settled on a mini gratin as a starter and the roast pork belly. , while my wife grabbed the calamari and Irish beef/chorizo burger. The mini gratin was delicious, not too heavy and well portioned, but my wife's calamari was a bit overdone. The roast pork belly was paired with leeks and a mushroom Madera and roast potatoes. The skin was initially perfectly crisp but got a bit tough from the sauce (but presentation was wonderful). The meat fell apart, and was seasoned perfectly. A bit large, but enough for any man worth his salt (as I'm sure it had a fair 'mount of salt ha ha....but not in a bad way) My wife got the Irish beef and chorizo burger with machego cheese which came with LARGE sweet potato fries. The burger was good sized and enough for any hungry person. The "fries or logs as my wife called them were great and cooked perfectly. We would certainly stop it again...especially as they looked like they had great tapas. Alas. Vacation, won't be back for some time.

    Jo M.

    Sick and tired of the depressing, rainy Dublin weather? Wishing you could escape to the Greek Islands or an Italian villa for a dose of some sun, surf, happy days and happier nights? Upset because you're dying to get away but a) don't have the time and b) don't have the required cash flow? Salamanca is the cure and the answer. Shake off the Winter (or in Dublin's case) mid-Summer blues with a night out at this authentically Spanish restaurant. Bathed in candlelight, lamps and cheerful orange hues, Salamanca is a trip to Spain with a significantly smaller pricetag (unless you fly Ryanair, of course). Take along a group of friends and indulge, Spanish style, in the extensive array of tapas Salamanca has to offer. My eyes are SOOOOO much bigger than my stomach and at my suggestion my dinner companion and I ordered enough food to feed a small army. Impossible not to, really, when everything on the menu looks so appetising. I believe every Spanish eating experience deserves a little paella, so I suggested the Paella de la casa, which is filled with all sorts of yummy seafood, from prawns to mussels and calamari. My friend had until this point been a Spanish food virgin (seriously, how could you get through 27 years without tasting these heaven-sent delicacies?) Needless to say, the paella really sold him on Spanish food and I'm sure Salamanca will see his face again. We also ordered a brochetta di pescado, which consisted of skewers of lightly grilled salmon, monkfish and king prawn. Yum! Definitely one to order again... to accompany the 'mains' we threw in some creamy mushrooms, potatoes with chorizo and a bruschetta-like fetta cheese and tomato platter. Add a bottle of wine (Spanish, of course) and you will find yourself with a king's feast for less than 80 quid. (note: for two people, 4 dishes should suffice - 2 of the larger and 2 smaller). On Sunday and Monday nights Salamanca features live Flamenco Music, and on Fridays a Latino band is on offer, so try to time your trip to Dublin's slice of Spain on one of these nights. Another hint - on certain nights of the week they do a Tapas Tower for 2 for 30 euros... check out the website, apparently it's amazingly awesome!

    Super huge glass of house wine
    Christine Y.

    Came here around noon on a Tuesday. The restaurant was not packed at all that day. Maybe it was because of the rain. We ordered off the summer lunch menu. £10 for a glass of wine or soup (?) plus an entree. I got the tortellini and my friend got the steak. The pasta didn't taste fresh or homemade and the sauce was bland. We asked for medium for the steak and it came out too well done a bit. The food was very normal - nothing special at all. I guess considering the price we got, it was still a good deal? (doubtful). Won't be coming back again though. I'm not impressed.

    First of 24 people!
    Cristin L.

    I've been to Salamanca on a few occasions in the last ten years or so. While they were not forgettable experiences, they weren't particularly memorable either. I'm not really sure why. But last night was memorable and also a really good experience. Here for a combined 40th birthday celebration, I think the table was set out for 24 people! Wow, tough gig for any restaurant to be honest. But the staff at Salamanca were awesome. They really played a blinder, especially the one waitress who seemed to be our main resource for the table. I didn't get her name, but I'm sure her bosses know who she is. The food was really nice and was served way faster that I would reasonably expect of any restaurant with a table of 24. The highlights for me was the pork belly which was delicious. Also the stuffed peppers with beef chilli and sour cream. Add a side of patatas bravas to that it you've got one excellent combination. The wine we went for was the Pinot Grigio at the bottom of the white list and this was 26.50 EUR. It was fine. I also had a Caprioska, which was good for the 7 EUR price tag. I look forward to going back again and trying out Salamanca with a more intimate group.

    Ate in here with my gf and the food was superb! From chicken to prawns, to octopus; everything was outstanding! Will def be back!

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    We had a wonderful dinner with our kids here in 2011 in the summer. We still remember the tapas with my wife.

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    Lamb lollipops and paella are two of my favourites here. Can't go wrong. Great start to the evening.

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    Good service, the weekend lunch is good and the price is fair. The fried calamari are so good...

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    The tables are really close together and there isn't a lot of room to walk, but the food was excellent. I would definitely eat there again

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    Great ambiance, very busy, bit of a wait for the food but well worth it. Leans towards to loud side.

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    Platform 61

    Platform 61

    4.5(36 reviews)
    0.3 kmSouth Inner City
    €€

    On our last day in Dublin, we had an early dinner at Platform 61, which we discovered through Yelp…read more-- so not quite a best-kept secret, but certainly a terrific hangout on South William Street. Usually, the dining room comprises an underground hideaway that is quite sleek and intimate. However, due to the lockdown measures, we had to do outdoor seating directly on William Street while we were there. The experience was still beautiful, thanks to the surrounding scenery. The cocktails were grand between the P61 Signature Cocktail and the Hugo -- both prosecco-based cocktails. The former was delicious between the peach puree and prosecco, while the latter was a little more tart with the elderflower cordial. For dinner, we kicked things off with gluten-free bread with a trio of dips that were quite tasty. The Tortellini I ordered was exquisite and scrumptious with how it was prepared between the goat cheese, asparagus, red onion, wilted spinach, cream sauce, and bacon. I applauded this lovely dish with the last bite. I devoured the warm almond flour brownie for dessert, served with chocolate sauce and gelato, which my wife could also enjoy since the dish was gluten-free. Overall, Platform 61 was a great way to conclude our second Irish journey. We will return, especially to enjoy the underground dining area.

    If you are visiting Dublin or new to the area, Platform 61 is a MUST! Our entire group absolutely…read moreloved everything we ordered (gnocchi, pesto pasta, risotto, cheese board, pork belly) and everyone agreed it was some of the best food we had on the entire trip! The ambiance is very nice as well, romantic but also good for a fun night out with friends. 10/10 recommend adding this to your itinerary for dinner!

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    Chameleon - Bali room

    Chameleon

    3.9(61 reviews)
    0.3 kmTemple Bar
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    A great and unique find in the Temple Bar area! The food is delicious! It is good to come with a…read moresmall group so you can try lots of different options. It was suggested to order about 3-4 items per person but my group was good with about 2-3 each, with a few sides. We had the pork bao, Ayam satay, Bami Goreng, Javanese short rib, and short rib bao. For sides we had fries, basmati rice, and mixed pickles. They place adorable hot plates lit by tea lights to keep it all warm while you eat. My favorite was the pork bao. The pancake was the perfect texture of fluffiness and dense enough to balance with the pork. The pork melted in your mouth and had a delicious slightly sweet sauce on it. This place is worth it!

    Excellent food and a great value! My gf and I came in last night without a reservation and were…read morelucky enough to be seated right away. We ordered the "java" (meat) menu, along with 2 of their tapas (sweet sambal udang and Javanese short rib of beef), and an extra side of rice. We appreciated the variety of flavors in this single meal. Some things that stood out: 1. The noodles in the noodle dish were of a great texture and were spicy (which I loved) 2. You could tell the short rib really had been cooked for 10 hours bc of how it fell apart and melted in your mouth 3. The beef redang and kari Java (lamb) has a generous portion of meat. If you want to enjoy the sauce completely, I recommend asking for an extra side of rice to eat it with 4. The satay was fried! It was my first time having fried satay and hopefully not my last Overall the meal was fantastic and because of that, it made me feel less guilty about getting Indonesian while in Dublin. Definitely check it out!

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