Actually, it's called "Jadodajnia U Wujka", and although I can't pronounce it, I can appreciate how…read moretasty Uncle's food is! Operating in conjunction with the Polish book shop across the hall, and affiliated with the John Paul Foundation, this cafeteria is a local meeting place / diner / activity centre with hot and handmade dinners done properly. I'll be dropping in for a takeaway box of fresh pierogi and fried onions next time Himself wants to try something new. That, a side of their cabbage and some fresh kilbasa right out of the pan will be a serious treat.

A year ago, I went here with a Couchsurfing host. It was one of the best meals I've had in my…read morelife. I had two pierogis, a stuffed cabbage roll, and a beet salad. The pierogi was juicy, brothy on the inside, and meaty, with just the right amount of savoriness to make my mouth water. Same went for the cabbage roll. The thing that really stood out was the beet salad. It was so sweet that it was almost like a dessert! Like with all beet-based dishes, be sure to have plenty of napkins handy! I recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to eat in Dublin. This is as good as it gets.

In the beginning there was a mixed feeling about all the Polish shops that were opening up around…read moreDublin. Maybe people felt threatened by these changes. Now it seems as though most people, locals and foreigners alike, have adopted Polski Sklep. This chain of shops that specializes in Polish food gets a lot of business from all kinds of people. In my opinion, it's one of the best places to buy bread, sausage, herbal tea and fruit juice. It's also fun to root around and discover foods that you might not be accustomed to. For example, the Polski Sklep on Talbot Street offers a great variety of biscuits and cakes. The sweets are very sugary and go nice with a cup of Barry's tea. Variety is the spice of life!

At this stage you can get Polish food even in Tesco, but there is no place you'll get more variety…read morethan in Polski Sklep. What I like most about these shops is that you can get a lot of continental food there, not just Polish specialities. You can usually find some German delicatessen as well and if you're really lucky they'll have Milka chocolate in stock! And best of all, most of their foods are a lot cheaper than anywhere else. The labels might look a bit funny, but most of the food in here is actually pretty normal staples such as bread, juice and soups. And surprisingly, they also have Sauerkraut...

There's no shortage of Polski skleps in the city centre these days; meaning Polish sausage, sweets…read moreand more are easier to get than ever. I've got a rule that keeps me coming back to Polsmak on Capel St and it's a simple one: They Know Better. That means I'm not going to bother faffing around with making my own kraut, or try some too-sweet brand of horseradish from a more Western European shop that will make my roast beef sammy snigger. I'm coming here. I'll get my pirogi and pigeons (not what you think), my butter and marble rye from a stockist who takes good Polish food seriously.

This is a hip restaurant/wine bar which we enjoyed. You…read morearrive and are escorted to the basement dining room which is quite a intimate setting. The server was quite attentive and provides clarity on a number of items This is not a "irish" menu. It's a creative menu featuring Irish ingredients. Starters were the Beetroot Salad and the Sourdough Bread. The former was all fresh veg. The latter griddled and served with a sun dried tomato butter. High Level stuff I had the fish if the day Blow Torched Cod with clams served over a parsnip emulsion and with a bier blanc sauce. Absolutely spot on. King scallops and polenta fries were paired for another main. It was very good with a pesto sauce. Also on the table was the Cauliflower Steak, the vegetarian option, it was reportedly good but not too filling. Don't get me wrong, vegetarian and vegans have strong options here. Lastly, the burger and chips were on the table. They disappeared quickly. High Marks for this place

A great little spot. Lovely ambiance and a nice menu. We ordered the charcuterie board and burrata,…read moreboth were excellent. Service was nice as well. Would definitely recommend.

A host can define an experience for a restaurant. They are the initial impression. I had been to…read moreCleaver East several times over the years, and wanted to stop by for a drink and some appetizers to share with my family that was visiting. I asked, by chance, if there were any tables. The hostess reacted appalled that we would even ask. Followed up to ask if we could sit at the empty bar. She shrugged and said we couldn't order appetizers. We went to the bar, and who was a manager took our drinks and asked if we would like anything to eat - she was wonderful and welcoming. The chicken wings, arancini and truffle fries were tasty but not exceptional by any means. I've enjoyed brunch off season as well as dinner. Hopefully, this was just an inexperienced host. Not a good experience overall. Never felt comfortable.

We visited Cleaver East on a trip to Ireland that I extended over the weekend so I could get some…read moredowntime. This place was highly recommended by a colleague that I trusted, so i booked a table at 9pm on Saturday night through their website. It's located in Temple Bar, but it's no low-quality Temple Bar tourist trap. It immediately reminded me of one of our favorite restaurants back home in NYC's East Village (Saxon+Parole) - well designed, hip, great lighting and a busy buzz. We were seated promptly and ordered cocktails - one was great (Rosemary Old Fashioned) and the other, not so much (The Cleaver East signature cocktail - maybe it was off that night?). We decided to go ahead with the chef's selection tasting menu for 50 euros which, in retrospect, was worth every penny. I will say that every dish presented to us was beautiful and delicious. I don't think I can say one bad thing about the food. Highlights included a delicious goat cheese flan to start, an amazing duck breast and an excellent duo of desserts - six courses in total. To finish, we were presented with fresh chocolate pots with orange, which I thought was pretty damn uninventive upon initial inspection. I was wrong, however - I'm not sure what was in there, but it was the most delicious chocolate pot I've ever had. I wanted a second one before leaving. I think it's a solid 4-to-4.5 star review, but falls short of 5. Service was VERY friendly, but it was slow at times. We felt the pace of the meal could have been a bit quicker and our server could have been a bit more accessible (she disappeared for long periods of time). None of this was too critical, however. The overall experience was fantastic.

Strange place this. We went on spec for a drink and to be fair it does look like the inside of a…read moreBond villain's crash pad - sprawling white couches, low coffee tables, attractive Eastern European waitresses - but it was bereft of customers. This certainly didn't make for a convivial atmosphere, and the fact that my sister's drink didn't arrive for about 20 minutes didn't help matters. It wasn't a Mai Tai or anything complicated - it was a vodka and Coke. They also have a restaurant, but I think I'll give it a couple of years.

This cafe is a bit of a hidden gem in Blanchardstown village. Yes, the decor is a little bit…read moreconfused/naff but the staff are lovely and the food is incredibly fresh. I've never had a bad breakfast or lunch there. Go visit!

Its a worst place waiting long to have meun they told us no menu cart need to wait long , and…read morewhen order no chesse waitress told us that she send other waitress to buy the cheese.if we want to have other dish .so disappointed never again.lack of communication. Between waitresse

Cute little new enough shop just on a corner on Capel St. I'm not very well qualified to talk about…read moreBrazilian shops, but it looks like it has a nice selection, even though it's tiny. I saw a sign outside for fresh churros which I haven't tried yet but you can get them delivered for a party or whatever which sounds pretty sweet. I also noticed that they have international money transfer services, so a bit of a one-stop shop I guess!

Thanks to well-stocked places like Alto Foods on Middle Abbey Street, I'm getting a definite taste…read morefor Eastern groceries. From lotions and deodorants or teen-pop magazines, to fresh herbs, fruits and pre-packed dinner items, there's plenty in here to generously stock a Filipino kitchen. On the downside the store is a bit cramped, and towards the back things can get awkward as you try to dance or dodge around other customers in the narrow back alcove. There's plenty of sweets, syrupy canned fruit juice and even sweeter tinned fruit to be had, plus instant chocolate oatmeal, flan mixes... and then there's Alto's wall of hot sauce. While I haven't worked up the bravery to try the bottle with the crying man with his tongue tied around the lettering (when turning it over a dark oil of what I can only think of as liquid Scoville), I'm getting there.

If like me you have a weakness for processed concentrated carbohydrates, you really should start…read moreshopping in Alto Food. If you like your noodles, you should jump on the buying noodles in 5 kilo blocks wagon. As well as noodles, Alto Food does stuff like speciality veg, fruit and that freaky dried fish stuff that people of the western world are terrified to try. So you may end up with horrendous back pain, but at least you won't need to buy rice for a few months.

This shop stocks lots of different Middle Eastern foods and spices. They've also got a Halal Meats…read moresection. However, what first drew me into the store was the produce section I saw out front. I crossed the street because something in particular caught my interest in the produce section. There was some sort of squash, pumpkiny vegetable was halved and sat basically rotting on the top of the produce (check it out in the pictures). Anyways, I ventured further into the shop and I saw even more produce that was either off or on its way out. I have to suggest if you're purchasing stuff in here stick to the prepackaged stuff unless you're looking for an overriped banana for some banana bread!