A friend recommended it to me. Staff was very friendly and recommended starter samosa chaat and…read morefor main course Sindhi biryani and Khoona gosht with Peshawari naan. Each dish was great and been there so many times now. Except on rush hours like Friday evening every time had great service and food. Tea at the end was also very nice with a hint of spices.

Dirty place with cockroaches on the walls! Ordered delivery another day and the food was so god…read more However, after visiting the restaurant I will never eat or recommend it again.

It is a bit amusing to me that my first meal in Dublin should not be an old-fashioned Irish stew or…read morebangers & mash in a pub but instead some standard home-style Indian food in a relatively empty but clean restaurant near that inexplicable Millennium Spire, something they advertise heavily on their menu cover. I can understand why since it would be hard to seek out this place otherwise. In full disclosure, I was in a post-jet-lag haze and thought I was going to the other Madina across O'Connell, the one praised on Yelp, but it turned out this is a pretty new place just getting established since it was getting a lot of passing glances but no takers. OK I'll give it a try. I have to admit it was not a promising start with the € 3.95 Tandoori Chicken Leg, which was a bit dry and not even covered in the requisite tumeric and cayenne to give it the rich red color I was expecting. It came with a side salad and a strange little dollop of mayo and ketchup as if to appease local tastes I'm assuming (see photo). Chicken is chicken, and I was tired and famished, so it was good enough. It just wasn't anything that thrilled me in the least. Much better was the next dish that arrived, the € 5.96 Bhindi Bhaji, an okra dish with plenty of spices though I'm not sure what the difference is between bhaji and masala (see photo). I assume it's a regional variation as this had a more earthy and less tomato-based flavor. It had plenty of fresh cilantro and scallions on top, and it was a nice contrast. The Boiled Rice was an extra € 2.50, though you need it to sop up the homemade sauce. Diners were beginning to trickle in as I was finishing which was just as well as they had staff who were just shooting the breeze otherwise. Not the owner though as he was on me like ham on rye bringing a whole new level to attentive service. There are lots of Indian options in Dublin, but if you happen to be near the pointless pointy thing, it's worth a visit for lunch at least. FOOD - 3 stars...a lackluster tandoori chicken followed by a much better okra dish balances out my rating here AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...clean and empty SERVICE - 4 stars...attentive and (I think) appreciative of the business TOTAL - 3 stars...may improve over time, worth a try

From the owner: If you want eat best authentic Indian food come to Al Madina restaurant Marlborough Street, Dublin,…read moreIreland

Excellent place to come in for some made to order goodness. Not the biggest place but there are…read moreseats if you want to sit. We got take away. Came out pretty fast and was super good for the price! Ordered the falafel platter meal. Came with chips and drink. Things are made right in front of you. The falafel was light and fluffy. Not dense at all. Loads of veggies and some delicious garlic sauce on top. The fries made the trip back to the flat and stayed crisp. Also tested the veggie patty and potato burger and they were both yummy too. This place is a great find in this bustling neighborhood.

I went with my cousin and his son to Taza for a birthday dinner!…read moreThe restaurant is lovely with stylish decor and impeccable service. The food is presented elegantly and is delicious! There is a full bar with a great variety of drinks. If this cuisine is up your alley, you should consider it for your next outing! P.S. there is also proper bathroom service with soap and hand cream!!!

One of the best Indian restaurants in Dublin. Fabulous food and the service is really good. Great…read morewine list and reasonable prices.

this was awesome food. One of the best places i have eaten in dublin. we had the bbq plate and…read moretheir pizza both were really good really enjoyed this place

We have been here a few times as a family. The booths means you can trap the small ones and stop…read morethem from running amok (priceless if youre a parent!). We ordered the bbq meat plate, chicken kebabs, lamb rice and drinks. The meat was unreal. It was so succulent and moist. The kebabs were gorgeous and the lamb rice was divine. Last time I tasted BBQ-ed food that good was in Pakistan. No the customer service isnt great but that wouldnt put me off returning. For a mountain of food, with enough left over to bring home, we paid €25. Well worth it.

What? Hold on a second! A kebab shop at 4am on a Sunday morning with polite staff and nice food?…read more I, like most Dubliners, tend to ignore anything in the Temple Bar area unless I am familiar with it or have been told good things about it. Cos as you might imagine Temple Bar is a tinchy tiny little bit of a TOURIST TRAP and last time I checked, I wasn't a tourist. (Although try telling those Brazilian girls waving Irish Stew menus in my face in Temple Bar Square.) I fell out of the Dragon. It was nearly 4am. Gay Charlies was JAMMERS. My friend turned and said "Let's go to Mezza!".... Sooo glad I did..... I got the mixed meat kebab meal. Before that I got a friendly "hello, how are you, what can I get you?" This guy actually said to me "What salad and sauces would you like in your kebab?" That little bit of extra attention to detail and friendly chat really doesn't take much effort at all and makes such a huge difference. The place was spotless (even the toilets!!!! Which at 4am on a Saturday night is a miracle). All the staff were friendly including the security guard who went to get me some salt sachets for my chips. The kebab was fab. Everything from the meat, to the salad to the sauce to the beautiful freshly baked bread. Great kick off the chilli sauce too. Chips were actually pretty good in comparison to to a lot of kebab places. Zaytoon you can go and take a a running jump into the Liffey and stay there with your rude staff, average food and blatent disregard for your customers. Viva la Mezza!

An odd shaped slice of go eat pizza and a Coke for four euros. Late night place to get something to…read moreeat. Otherwise don't bring your date here.

Great Indian cuisine. Reasonable prices. The hubs and I opted for one medium tikka masala and one…read morespicy. Both enjoyed it very much. Rice is extra and much needed as there is plenty of sauce. We ordered one naan with shallots (not on the menu). Loved it! Ask for a side of their mint yogurt sauce, it's excellent! Would highly recommend this restaurant. Not happy that they charge €3 credit card processing. Not cool, guys! Location is great as its a 15 minute walk from the Temple Bar area. Mom and pop sort of restaurant with a very friendly and accommodating staff. Ambiance is a bit, meh but we weren't there for the look. We were there for the awesome Indian Food.

I've been looking for somewhere that makes a good Dosa in Dublin for aaaages. Look no further!…read moreMadina do an unreal masala dosa with all the bells and whistles for only 7 euro. It's an absolute bargain as it's HUGE. Actually much bigger than the ones you get in India. It's a hearty meal - not one for a low carb diet, yet it still doesn't feel stodgy as there's so much veg in there, you can just feel the goodness. The staff were friendly and approachable and the place itself is clean, tidy and spacious.

My favourite restaurant in the entire world ever since I was a child. After your first or second…read moretime of going to Kinara, the staff get to know you and your orders- which is so nice. I ALWAYS begin with behari kebab which is served with a yoghurt as it is quite spicey.. with a side of freshly prepared cucumbers and side salad. This is simply delicious, if you aren't into spicey food there is other options too so don't worry too much!! For a main course, I usually opt for chicken tikka masala as it is a classic and it is simply DELICIOUS! The dishes are served in beautiful red pots with lids, so there is no rush or worry on your food going cold as the pots prevent it from doing so! If you are booking, I do reccomend you to ask for a window seat as it is the most beautiful view ever- Clontarf and if you're really lucky you could be watching the local boats of Clontarf Yacht and Boat Club out sailing in their dinghies or cruisers. So, if you're coming from town you can hop on the 130 from Lower Abbey Street and it will stop right outisde Kinara Restaurant. I guarantee, once you dine here you will want to go back straight away as the food is AH-MAY-ZING! The staff are so friendly and polite and are there if you need advice on the menu. To finish- if you are there for dinner, they do really goood desert cocktails (i've never tasted them so relying on my sisters experience) , if you're not into an alcoholic desert they do these amazing traditional Indian drinks called Mango Lassi's! Hope this is helpful, and definitely the best Indian Restaurant in Ireland. Plus they've two other restaurants- one in Ranelagh and one in Malahide.

The best Pakistani restaurant in Dublin. The food was made in traditional Pakistani style. The…read morechicken masala served with nan was delicious.

This was really lovely with wonderful, considerate service. We are staying around the corner at the…read moreCroke Park Hotel and were easily able to walk here. My husband had butter chicken and I had chicken tikka masala with a side of raita. We also had their coconut/almond naan and it was just tremendous! It is smaller but very welcoming. Nice variety in their menu. Flavor was wonderful and everything was fresh. The chicken was moist and imbued with spice in a delightful way. Enjoy eating here or getting take out! You won't regret it!

So I have ordered only one thing from here and one thing only, like 5 times. It is always…read moredelicious. Tandoori chicken and naan bread [comes with a side of curry sauce.] I was in my mates a couple months back and I wanted to get some food but wanted something relatively healthy and Thai was not floating my boat that night. So my mate told me about Ruposhi and that the naan is super fluffy and not oily and the food is nommers. The tandoori chicken is a big portion. It's like half a chicken. Moist, tasty, ugh. So good. The standard curry sauce it comes with is great. Fairly spicy. Just as I like it. So so good. The naan is light and fluffy and as naan should be. Not covered in oil or dare I say it, GHEE, like a lot of places. I am looking forward to trying some other things off the menu when I want to be a bold boy. But for when I am being a good boy this is a great dish to order. Really top quality stuff and price wise it's very reasonable for the standard you get. It's really good restaurant standard food. GHEE..... Had to say that again, sorry.

Went here on a fluke while walking around close to my hotel. An employee coaxed us in from the…read moresidewalk. We told him up front my wife is allergic to tomatoes and any hot spices....our meals turned out incredible! They cusomized a chicken dish for my wife that was off the charts, a non-spiced, no-tomato version of Makhanwala Murghi. It had mouth watering tender chicken in a ginger & garlic sauce. I ordered Bhindi Gosht as is, off the menu, and was delighted with tender lamb chunks in a mildly spicy sauce. The fresh naan bread melted in the mouth. They served a very light crispy tortilla-like basket of chips with two dipping sauces that had no hot spices or tomato....again to accommodate food allergies. Service was impeccable and we stuck our head in the kitchen door to thank the chefs on our way out for the amazing meal!

Had the pleasure of dining here this evening. First thing that captures your attention is the very…read morepleasant customer service. Extremely beautiful restaurant with a very nice and calm vibe. Now for the food. Utterly amazing, can't wait to return. I'm a lamb lover and there juicy, tender and favorable lamb was excellent. This restaurant is excellent for impressing a possible new client, excellent date night or meeting up with a few very close friends.