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Over the last decade, eating out in Dublin has become a far more international affair than it was before. Like any other city, it was brimming with Italian restaurants, but now there are a healthy helping of Indian, Japanese, and Thai restaurants also. This is largely due to the sudden influx migrants to the Irish capital, and many of these Asian restaurants can be found north of the River Liffey on Moore Street and, in particular, on Parnell Street.
The highest concentration of restaurants can be found around the cobbled streets of Temple Bar, Dublin’s tourist quarter. Due to the high volumes of tourists which constantly populate this area, you won’t find too many bargains. The quality of food is still good with many locals visiting the area for a bite to eat regularly.
Instead Georges Street on the southside of the River Liffey is where you can find one of the most established selections of eateries, while Parliament Street, not far from here, and Chatham Street off Grafton Street has a cluster of Italian restaurants.
Prices for meals vary, but you should be able to find a good quality main course in and around the €10-15 mark. For the best value look for ‘Early Bird’ specials, where restaurants do starter-main course combinations for anything between €15-€20.
Restaurants in Dublin
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South Great Georges Street, Dublin, Ireland
Found on trendy Georges Street, Red Berry is one of the newest restaurants on Dublin’s restaurant scene and extremely popular due to its €12.50 specials available all day, every day. With the special there are five set menus to choose from which all include soup (albeit a very small bowl), rice, main course and side dish. One such option is Thai Green Curry and rice with Chicken Wings and Miso soup. One of the best bargains in town.
Open Mon-Sat from 12 noon-midnight.
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30 Lower Stephen St, Dublin 2, Dublin, Ireland
Due to cheap (and tasty) pizzas and toe-tapping music, it’s hard to find an empty spot in this bar just off Grafton Street. From Monday to Thursday you can get two pizzas for €12. Choose from 7 in total with toppings ranging from parma ham to sun-dried tomatoes.
Open daily from 12 noon-2am.
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18 Temple Bar, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
Busy brasserie with Cajun-Creole cuisine; classy without being posey. The spicy chicken wings make a good snack for two (€10).
Open Mon–Fri 8am–11.30pm, Sat 10.30am–midnight, Sun 12.30pm–midnight.
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South King St, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
This spotlessly clean Japanese noodle restaurant is always a favourite for a quick bite thanks to its informal atmosphere and healthy option menu. Due to the communal type sitting you never know who you might meet when grabbing a bite to eat here.
Open Mon-Sat 12noon-11pm and Sun 12.30pm-10pm.
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14/15 Parliament St, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
Dublin is a fast-food outlet that puts that bit more effort in to its food. Specialising in Persian cuisine, particularly in kebabs, for around €8.50 you can get yourself a more than filling chicken fillet kebab along with chips and a can of soft drink. Tasty at 4pm but way tastier at 4am!
Open daily from midday-4am.
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Dame Street, Dublin, Ireland
Not a café, not a restaurant, and not a diner, Gruel in Dublin’s city centre is still one of the best places to get a good meal for under €10. Ignore the menu outside, instead going straight for the specials which are posted on a blackboard inside. Make sure to try the risotto.
Open daily from 11.30am-9.30pm (10.30 pm Thurs-Sat); lunch menu from 11.30am-4pm, evening menu from 5pm-9.30pm.
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Various locations all over the city, Dublin, Ireland
Found all over the city, these sandwich bars are Ireland’s best known. Choose from a wide variety of breads (doorstep, wraps, pitta bread etc) and even more fillings. Most restaurants are take-away but others have dine-in facilities also, but for an extra cost.
Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm and until 8pm on Thurs, open midday until 6pm Sun; avg. sandwich/wrap €3.
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9/11 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
This restaurant mightn't be as trendy as it was number of years ago, but it is still one of Dublin's best pizza joints with a lively atmosphere and reasonable prices.
Open Mon-Thurs 12pm-9pm, Fri-Sun 9am-11pm.
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Portobello Bridge, Dublin, Ireland
If you find yourself in the inner-city suburb of Rathmines for any reason, this wine-coloured pub which sits at the top of it is a great place for lunch. A carvery menu offers roast beef with all trimmings for €9, €6 will get you an open-beef sandwich, while for just €3.65 you can get a sandwich with three fillings and chips
Open daily from 11am-midnight; lunches between 12 noon and 3pm.
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2 Werburgh St, Dublin, Ireland
The best fish and chips in Dublin – so good that it's often hard to get a table. Mr Burdock also has fish and chip shops in Phibsboro (Northside) and Rathmines (Southside). Closed Tues & Sun.
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6 Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
The Irish Film Centre has it all because as well as the delicious inventive food served, you can also catch the latest arthouse movies followed by a drink at the bar.
Daily lunches; evening meals Mon–Sat from 6pm.
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