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Delicious delicious delicious. We ordered a lot of the smaller dishes on the menu so we could try more things but you can tell by the quality of the ingredients and the way they cooked that they put a lot of heart and soul into. Highly recommend making a reservation! Staff is amazing and accommodating.
What a lovely experience from the call hoping I could get a last minute reservation to the time I regrettably was full and had to leave. Charming restraint. The staff all so friendly and in the best demeanor. I felt like everyone knew my name by the time I was seated. Even the sweet 83 yr old regular named James was calling me by it. I joined him at the bar and had the nicest conversation and delicious meal. Jackson from behind the bar was gracious enough to engage in conversation when he could. I was encouraged to try the starter of fig, goat cheese, and smoked tomato. Halibut with aubergine, and a heavenly silky sauce balanced with butter, citrus, and herbs. Smashed potatoes that were better than I can make. Surely something decadent when they were fried. Recommend
A must dining experience when you're in Dublin; I'll be thinking about this meal for sometime. My husband and I were in town for our honeymoon and after reading a few blogs and the other yelp reviews we decided to try and stop in. We called over as this is primarily reservation only and a wonderful staff member was able to squeeze us in and we are seriously grateful. We were looking for a traditional Irish meal but with a little culinary flare and this hit every mark. One thing we really appreciated about the experience was the ambiance and staff. When you walk in this feels like a homey traditional Irish establishment. It's not a stuffy sit down dining experience despite the food being next level. The staff was incredible. Quick service, great cocktails, and a very kind staff member even went out of his way to give us recommendations at our next travel destination. The food is remarkable. We started with a few appetizers (Deviled Eggs, Oyster and Beef Tartar, Scallops). All were fantastic and it just kept getting better as we made our rounds. I will say I would consider this part of the meal small plate having to purchase each item individually. This is not something that deterred us personally, but worth mentioning for other diners. For the entrees we got the Cock-a-Leekie pie and it legitimately blew us away. I mean it was unreal. We paired this with the bone marrow mash potatoes and we ate every last bite. For cocktails we went with the whisky sour and espresso martini, both were great but you're in Ireland so just do the whisky, you won't regret it! Seriously I'd give this 10 stars if I could. Will absolutely be back if I have the chance.
A magical meal! I was blown away by Spitalfields' culinary creations from start to finish. It's rare that I go to a restaurant and every dish on the menu piques my interest. Dinner kicked off with the scallops with butter and oysters on special, absolutely delicious, we debated ordering another round. Continued with the mussel risotto and beef cheek & ox tail parker house roll with bone marrow gravy - omg, so savory and packed with flavor. For mains, enjoyed the turbot on the bone which was a new experience. I heard that the lamb was the "best ever." Ended on a high note with both the cheesecake and flan-type dessert. Service was attentive although when another party showed up with an extra guest, management asked our table to move over to accommodate them which had us practically in the middle of the walkway. We obliged but it was a bit uncomfortable, especially after the makeshift divider fell with a loud bang, and nothing was offered or mentioned after. Overall, recommend when in Dublin.
This, easily, was the best meal I've had here on my trip to London/Ireland. They do everything right here. Super friendly, attentive staff, superb food. excellent location and atmosphere. One of the best restaurants I've ever been to, hands down. Michelin listed, this place sits in a corner spot a bit of a walk away from all the hustle and bustle of Grafton. You have to book reservations if you want get a seat. And that's a good thing thing as the restaurant doesn't seem crowded or overbooked. If I had to describe it, it has the comfort and atmosphere of your neighborhood pub, but with fine dining sophistication. Got seated at the bar, which gave us front row interaction with one of the coolest bartenders I've ever met (unfortunately, I forgot to get his name, but he's the friendly, gregarious gent with a beard). Great attitude and he was nice enough to engage in conversation about everything, from best whiskey spots in the city to even Conor McGregor (he's not as well liked here as one might think). Ordered the following: - Hand Dived Scallop - 5/5: buttery, perfectly cooked, large...so good! - Beef Cheek and Oxtail Roll - 5/5: another superb dish. Dough was crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The meat filling was full of flavor. Came with a bone marrow gravy that took the flavor profile over the top. - Potato Gnocchi: 5/5. Gnocchi was large and had a nice texture. Venison was super flavorful and not gamey at all. Very filling and deserving of a main event meal. - Burnt Basque Cheesecake - 5/5: perfect ending. Cheesecake was rich and not as dense as your run-of-the-mill cheesecake. Had a silky texture to it that melted in your mouth. You can obviously tell everything here is made with care and expertise; they are dead serious about your customer and dining experience. All the staff are engaging, friendly and there's a real relaxed atmosphere here. Thanks again for making this last meal in your country one of my most memorable!
I loved every part of my experience here. My wife and I were on vacation traveling the country. We stumbled upon the restaurant during the day and couldn't get a reservation. So when we returned to Dublin we made sure to plan to come here ahead of time. The atmosphere is very classic old Irish pub. But the food, the scallop "snack" is one of the best bites of food I've ever eaten. The caviar deviled eggs were spectacular. I also thoroughly enjoyed the bone marrow chimichurri. We had the black garlic duck confit also so hard to make this dish not dry and they succeeded. For the entree we shard the cock-a-leekie pie. While this wasn't something I'd typically order, the server suggested it as they are quite famous for it. It was delicious. My only regret is not getting to return to try other dishes. Also no room for dessert we practically had to be rolled out the door. Will definitely be back next year.
Genuinely one of the best meals, if not the best, I've had in years. This is a must go if you need a good date night or if you're just visiting. We ordered several plates to share and then entrees so we could try a lot of different dishes. The standout for me was the scallops. To die for! And super friendly service of course.
From the moment you walk in the door, the experience is exceptional. This is a pub converted to a gastropub, and done so with great success. We sat at a table with a view of the kitchen and bar and (having been in the restaurant business) were thoroughly impressed with the attention to detail on every level. The food was excellent, to the point we came back again our last night of our week-long trip to the island. Between the two visits, we had the scallop and the oyster appetizer, the duck and bone marrow starters, the monkfish and the Cock-a-Leekie pie. The bar tender (didn't get his name) was great, our server for both visits - Andres - was excellent, and the FOH manager Declan makes you feel like you're one of the family. They've had a very consistent staff (unusual in that business), and it is a tribute to the management and ownership of this Michelin Bib Gourmand gem. When I'm back over, I'll be back!
So do I order a beer or check out the fine wine list? Is it a pub? Or is it a fine dining experience? What a great find in Dublin... Bar feel, yet Michelin recognized food and a choice drink menu including excellent options from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal! The beef cheek and ox tail roll was amazing as was the schnitzel. The baked cod was pretty good as well. Service was on point--what you would expect from fine dining. This was atypical in our experience, as most restaurants/pubs in Dublin didn't provide the best customer service. If you are on vacation or a local, this is a must try!
There were four of us for dinner and we were a bit worn out from travel and the over indulgence of the night before. We were tired, and not too motivated to eat. But, here we are with a reservation at a well-rated place. Oh my. It was so good. All of it. The roasted cauliflower with the butter beans was my favorite. The gem salad and the roasted peppers were amazing as was the burrata. The schnitzel was quite good too. The standout was the lamb chops. My husband said it was the best he's ever had. And he's fussy. The desserts were great too. We tried the cheesecake, profiteroles, and the grilled pineapple. Service was great and the space had a great vibe. Make sure you make a reservation as this place is busy.
This is a cute little pub off the beaten path of the Liberties section of Dublin. I sat at the bar and it didn't disappoint. Service was friendly and efficient. I got the bone marrow and fish of sea bream. I washed down both with a pint of Guinness. I thought it was a bit pricey, but would recommend a try. read more
7 months ago
First, reservations a must! We lucked out and got same day at the 5:15 sitting. Very cozy, home like setting. Two levels. Noise level was pretty low considering the restaurant was full. You are required to order three items from the menu, which is no problem with all the delicious options. One of our dining guests got the scallop starter and kind enough to share a bite. It was fantastic. I had the deviled egg. Nice but not over the top. In hindsight, I'd would do double scallops. Round two was marinated tomatoes with ricotta cheese and peaches. A very good options for two of our guests. I had the Beef cheeks and ox tail in a Parker House roll with bone marrow gravy. Wow! Delicious! And another guest had the bone marrow with chimichurri and toasted brown bread. Fantastic! For mains, one couple shared the beef specialty, a sirloin roast cooked a perfect medium rare. My wife had the White Pork which is a thick cut pork chop. Very good, well seasoned as well as moist and tender. I had the pork schnitzel. While good, it was pretty basic. In hindsight, should have gone for the halibut. Wine list gave you ample opportunities to select from French wines and a few Italian. With one American. Would like to see this area of the restaurant expanded a bit. All in all a wonderful dining experience. read more
9 months ago
We were visiting St-Patrick's cathedral on our last day in Dublin and we were hoping to have a good last meal. The name and pictures attracted us. We were thinking small pub but found a magical culinary space. A reservation would usually be needed on a Saturday but we were seated at the bar which gave us a great view of the kitchen... and a chance to chat with the other patrons and the barmen helping us make the right choices on food. We first had an appetizer, the Càis Na Tíre Fondue, Aged Balsamic & Truffle Toast. It was amazingly sweet and soft to the taste. A great mix of various tastes brought gently together. I really wanted the Delmonico of beef and was able to get a single portion. It was a great steak cooked to perfection served with their Triple Cooked Hand Cut Chips. A great mix. My wife had the Great White Pork, Corn Succotash & Parmesan and again it was served perfectly. We were looking forward to the desert and ended up going with the special creation of the day... a mix of frozen fresh strawberries with a cookie covered in chocolate served with a sauce of mint cream. It was a great finish. The staff and food capped our trip and made us promise to come back to Dublin to get to experience this again. Thank you! read more
Delicious delicious delicious. We ordered a lot of the smaller dishes on the menu so we could try more things but you can tell by the quality of the ingredients and the way they cooked that they put a lot of heart and soul into. Highly recommend making a reservation! Staff is amazing and accommodating. read more
What a lovely experience from the call hoping I could get a last minute reservation to the time I regrettably was full and had to leave. Charming restraint. The staff all so friendly and in the best demeanor. I felt like everyone knew my name by the time I was seated. Even the sweet 83 yr old regular named James was calling me by it. I joined him at the bar and had the nicest conversation and delicious meal. Jackson from behind the bar was gracious enough to engage in conversation when he could. I was encouraged to try the starter of fig, goat cheese, and smoked tomato. Halibut with aubergine, and a heavenly silky sauce balanced with butter, citrus, and herbs. Smashed potatoes that were better than I can make. Surely something decadent when they were fried. Recommend read more
A must dining experience when you're in Dublin; I'll be thinking about this meal for sometime. My husband and I were in town for our honeymoon and after reading a few blogs and the other yelp reviews we decided to try and stop in. We called over as this is primarily reservation only and a wonderful staff member was able to squeeze us in and we are seriously grateful. We were looking for a traditional Irish meal but with a little culinary flare and this hit every mark. One thing we really appreciated about the experience was the ambiance and staff. When you walk in this feels like a homey traditional Irish establishment. It's not a stuffy sit down dining experience despite the food being next level. The staff was incredible. Quick service, great cocktails, and a very kind staff member even went out of his way to give us recommendations at our next travel destination. The food is remarkable. We started with a few appetizers (Deviled Eggs, Oyster and Beef Tartar, Scallops). All were fantastic and it just kept getting better as we made our rounds. I will say I would consider this part of the meal small plate having to purchase each item individually. This is not something that deterred us personally, but worth mentioning for other diners. For the entrees we got the Cock-a-Leekie pie and it legitimately blew us away. I mean it was unreal. We paired this with the bone marrow mash potatoes and we ate every last bite. For cocktails we went with the whisky sour and espresso martini, both were great but you're in Ireland so just do the whisky, you won't regret it! Seriously I'd give this 10 stars if I could. Will absolutely be back if I have the chance. read more
A magical meal! I was blown away by Spitalfields' culinary creations from start to finish. It's rare that I go to a restaurant and every dish on the menu piques my interest. Dinner kicked off with the scallops with butter and oysters on special, absolutely delicious, we debated ordering another round. Continued with the mussel risotto and beef cheek & ox tail parker house roll with bone marrow gravy - omg, so savory and packed with flavor. For mains, enjoyed the turbot on the bone which was a new experience. I heard that the lamb was the "best ever." Ended on a high note with both the cheesecake and flan-type dessert. Service was attentive although when another party showed up with an extra guest, management asked our table to move over to accommodate them which had us practically in the middle of the walkway. We obliged but it was a bit uncomfortable, especially after the makeshift divider fell with a loud bang, and nothing was offered or mentioned after. Overall, recommend when in Dublin. read more
3 years ago
This, easily, was the best meal I've had here on my trip to London/Ireland. They do everything right here. Super friendly, attentive staff, superb food. excellent location and atmosphere. One of the best restaurants I've ever been to, hands down. Michelin listed, this place sits in a corner spot a bit of a walk away from all the hustle and bustle of Grafton. You have to book reservations if you want get a seat. And that's a good thing thing as the restaurant doesn't seem crowded or overbooked. If I had to describe it, it has the comfort and atmosphere of your neighborhood pub, but with fine dining sophistication. Got seated at the bar, which gave us front row interaction with one of the coolest bartenders I've ever met (unfortunately, I forgot to get his name, but he's the friendly, gregarious gent with a beard). Great attitude and he was nice enough to engage in conversation about everything, from best whiskey spots in the city to even Conor McGregor (he's not as well liked here as one might think). Ordered the following: - Hand Dived Scallop - 5/5: buttery, perfectly cooked, large...so good! - Beef Cheek and Oxtail Roll - 5/5: another superb dish. Dough was crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The meat filling was full of flavor. Came with a bone marrow gravy that took the flavor profile over the top. - Potato Gnocchi: 5/5. Gnocchi was large and had a nice texture. Venison was super flavorful and not gamey at all. Very filling and deserving of a main event meal. - Burnt Basque Cheesecake - 5/5: perfect ending. Cheesecake was rich and not as dense as your run-of-the-mill cheesecake. Had a silky texture to it that melted in your mouth. You can obviously tell everything here is made with care and expertise; they are dead serious about your customer and dining experience. All the staff are engaging, friendly and there's a real relaxed atmosphere here. Thanks again for making this last meal in your country one of my most memorable! read more
2 years ago
Spitalfields was a welcomed last dinner in Ireland for us. We loved the drinks and the food. The staff were welcoming and friendly with a relaxed vibe. read more
1 year ago
I loved every part of my experience here. My wife and I were on vacation traveling the country. We stumbled upon the restaurant during the day and couldn't get a reservation. So when we returned to Dublin we made sure to plan to come here ahead of time. The atmosphere is very classic old Irish pub. But the food, the scallop "snack" is one of the best bites of food I've ever eaten. The caviar deviled eggs were spectacular. I also thoroughly enjoyed the bone marrow chimichurri. We had the black garlic duck confit also so hard to make this dish not dry and they succeeded. For the entree we shard the cock-a-leekie pie. While this wasn't something I'd typically order, the server suggested it as they are quite famous for it. It was delicious. My only regret is not getting to return to try other dishes. Also no room for dessert we practically had to be rolled out the door. Will definitely be back next year. read more
Genuinely one of the best meals, if not the best, I've had in years. This is a must go if you need a good date night or if you're just visiting. We ordered several plates to share and then entrees so we could try a lot of different dishes. The standout for me was the scallops. To die for! And super friendly service of course. read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
Excellent meal, drinks, service and ambience. Started with the scallops, we tried 4 of the 5 entrees and tried all of the sides which were wonderful. Ended with cheesecake and eclair which were a lovely end to a meal with friends. read more
2 years ago
11 months ago
From the moment you walk in the door, the experience is exceptional. This is a pub converted to a gastropub, and done so with great success. We sat at a table with a view of the kitchen and bar and (having been in the restaurant business) were thoroughly impressed with the attention to detail on every level. The food was excellent, to the point we came back again our last night of our week-long trip to the island. Between the two visits, we had the scallop and the oyster appetizer, the duck and bone marrow starters, the monkfish and the Cock-a-Leekie pie. The bar tender (didn't get his name) was great, our server for both visits - Andres - was excellent, and the FOH manager Declan makes you feel like you're one of the family. They've had a very consistent staff (unusual in that business), and it is a tribute to the management and ownership of this Michelin Bib Gourmand gem. When I'm back over, I'll be back! read more
4 years ago
So do I order a beer or check out the fine wine list? Is it a pub? Or is it a fine dining experience? What a great find in Dublin... Bar feel, yet Michelin recognized food and a choice drink menu including excellent options from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal! The beef cheek and ox tail roll was amazing as was the schnitzel. The baked cod was pretty good as well. Service was on point--what you would expect from fine dining. This was atypical in our experience, as most restaurants/pubs in Dublin didn't provide the best customer service. If you are on vacation or a local, this is a must try! read more
4 years ago
There were four of us for dinner and we were a bit worn out from travel and the over indulgence of the night before. We were tired, and not too motivated to eat. But, here we are with a reservation at a well-rated place. Oh my. It was so good. All of it. The roasted cauliflower with the butter beans was my favorite. The gem salad and the roasted peppers were amazing as was the burrata. The schnitzel was quite good too. The standout was the lamb chops. My husband said it was the best he's ever had. And he's fussy. The desserts were great too. We tried the cheesecake, profiteroles, and the grilled pineapple. Service was great and the space had a great vibe. Make sure you make a reservation as this place is busy. read more
2 years ago
Absolutely smashing! I recently attended Spiralfields with a group of friends, it was so delicious and the service was incredible. The atmosphere felt so homie and comfortable. read more
2 years ago
super nice staff and the owner was able to squeeze us in despite being booked up online. everyone was friendly and helpful. food was delicious. cozy atmosphere. very nice memory. read more
Amazing first meal in Dublin. Found this on Eater had been eagerly anticipating the oxtail bone marrow parker house roll. It was so good. The risotto was my wife's favorite. Schnitzel was crazy good as was the Irish cheddar "carbonara." This should be on your must visit list. read more
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Spitalfields is a delightful, clean, bright restaurant and pub near Liberty Market and Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. Loved the slow roasted duck, lentils and truffle mashed, and the Swiss Roll for dessert was literally the icing on the cake. Opened in late 2019, in a 100 year old building with improvements that look brand new. Very friendly staff. Restaurant is owned by the same folks who own the popular The Pig's Ear. read more
3 years ago
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