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Restaurants · Leinster, Dublin

Etto

Michelin Bib Gourmand bistro that changes its menu daily

  • CuisineItalian-Inspired Modern European
  • CategoryCasual
  • VibeCosy, closely-packed bistro
  • Rating★ 4.6
  • Price€€€ (lunch €20–€30, dinner €45–€65 / ~$22–$33 / ~$49.50–$71.50)
Etto

A narrow, closely-packed dining room near St Stephen's Green where the kitchen builds a short, seasonal menu around whatever local producers deliver that morning. The lunch menu in particular is one of the best-value Bib Gourmand meals in the city.

Practical information for Etto
Price €€€ (lunch €20–€30, dinner €45–€65 / ~$22–$33 / ~$49.50–$71.50)
Hours Mon–Wed 17:00–22:00 (dinner only); Thu–Sat 12:00–14:30 & 17:00–22:00 (lunch and dinner); closed Sun
Reservations Essential; book at etto.ie or +353 1 678 8872
Address 18 Merrion Row, Dublin 2, D02 A316, Ireland

Signature dishes

  • Hand-rolled pasta with lamb ragù
  • Burrata with heritage tomatoes
  • Tiramisu

Good to know

Known for
Small Italian-influenced bistro; Michelin Bib Gourmand; exceptional value at lunch

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Location

18 Merrion Row, Dublin 2, D02 A316, Ireland

53.3399, -6.2537 View on map

Highlights

  • Daily-changing seasonal menu
  • Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2015
  • Lunch menu offers fine-dining technique at bistro prices

Tips for visiting

  • Book the Thursday–Saturday lunch sitting for the best value; it sells out faster than dinner
  • Tables are close together — arrive a few minutes early rather than late, as latecomers can disrupt the whole room