Dublin travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland.
Dublin's food scene has been transformed in the past decade from a cliché of pub grub and soggy chips into one of Europe's most exciting small capitals for eating. Irish produce — Castletownbere crab, Wicklow lamb, Carlingford oysters, Clonakilty black pudding — anchors both fine-dining tasting menus and packed neighbourhood bistros. The city has two Michelin-starred restaurants, a thriving casual dining scene along Camden Street and South William Street, and a growing number of multicultural eateries reflecting the city's diverse new population.
Must-try dishes
Iconic dishes that define Dublin.
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
Popular Modern French-Irish restaurant in Dublin.
Known for: Ireland's only 2-Michelin-star restaurant; finest Irish produce with classical French technique
21 Merrion Street Upper, Dublin 2, D02 Ireland
The Winding Stair
Popular Modern Irish restaurant in Dublin.
Known for: Bookshop café turned acclaimed restaurant; seasonal Irish produce with Liffey views
40 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1, D01 K4D4, Ireland
Uno Más
Popular Spanish Tapas restaurant in Dublin.
Known for: Dublin's best Spanish tapas; small space, big flavours, natural wines
6 Aungier Street, Dublin 2, D02 Ireland
Boxty House
Popular Traditional Irish restaurant in Dublin.
Known for: Dedicated to the Irish potato pancake tradition; reliable introduction to traditional Irish cooking
20–21 Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 VW57, Ireland
Leo Burdock's
Popular Fish and Chips restaurant in Dublin.
Known for: Dublin's oldest and most famous chipper, open since 1913; takeaway only from the original Werburgh Street location
2 Werburgh Street, Dublin 8, D08 Ireland
Pickle
Popular Modern Indian restaurant in Dublin.
Known for: Irish-sourced Indian cuisine; Michelin Bib Gourmand; consistently booked weeks out
43 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 Ireland
The Pig's Ear
Popular Modern Irish restaurant in Dublin.
Known for: Three floors above Nassau Street opposite Trinity College; creative Irish cooking with excellent wine list
4 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 Ireland
Dax Restaurant
Popular Modern European restaurant in Dublin.
Known for: Intimate French-Irish fine dining in a wine cave setting; one of Dublin's best wine cellars
23 Pembroke Street Upper, Dublin 2, D02 Ireland
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Modern Irish
The Winding Stair
The Pig's Ear
Glovers Alley
Delahunt
Brasserie
Fallon & Byrne
The Woollen Mills
European
Dax Restaurant
Bastible
Italian
Etto
Nonna Valentina
All
Meet Me in the Morning
Fish And Chips
Leo Burdock's
French
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
Indian
Pickle
Irish Whiskey And Bar Snacks
Teeling Whiskey Distillery Bar
Japanese
Kaizen
Middle Eastern
Brother Hubbard
Modern Irish Small Plates
Mr S
Nordic
The Greenhouse
Seafood
The Fish Shop
Spanish
Uno Más
Steakhouse
Fire Restaurant
Traditional Irish
Boxty House
Vegan
Sova Vegan Butcher
Street food
Local flavours at affordable prices.
Food markets
Where locals shop and graze.
Dún Laoghaire Farmers Market
Hours: Thursday 09:00–15:00
Temple Bar Food Market
Hours: Saturday 10:00–16:30
Howth Harbour Market
Hours: Saturday–Sunday 10:00–17:00
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Lunch specials (set menus €15–€25 / ~$16.50–$27.50) at upscale restaurants offer far better value than dinner — book via the restaurant website or OpenTable
Many pubs serve food until 21:00; kitchens close early by European standards — aim to be seated by 19:30 for dinner in a pub
Early-bird menus (typically 17:30–18:30) at fine-dining restaurants are common and can save 20–30% versus à la carte dinner
Tipping: 10–15% is standard at restaurants with table service; not expected at counter service or pubs
Vegetarian and vegan options are widely available in Dublin, particularly in the D2/D8 café scene. Halal restaurants are concentrated around Moore Street and Parnell Street (Dublin 1). Coeliac-friendly and gluten-free options are increasingly common at mid-range restaurants.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $5-15/meal | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |