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Good to Know
- Irish coddle and colcannon are iconic Dublin comfort foods worth trying; seek them out at local pubs and traditional restaurants
- Many mid-range restaurants offer early-bird menus (typically 5–7 pm weekdays) with significant discounts, especially Forno 500 (€32.50 for 3 courses), FIRE Steakhouse (€39 for 2 courses), and Achara (€25 for 3 courses)
- Food delivery apps (Deliveroo, Just Eat, Uber Eats) are widely available and reliable; most offer contactless payment and real-time order tracking
- City centre restaurants tend to be pricier; exploring neighborhoods like Camden Street, Parnell Square, and Baggot Street offers good value and variety
- Dublin's dining scene includes strong international options—particularly North Indian, Italian (pizza and pasta), Japanese, and Thai—alongside traditional Irish fare
- Supermarkets (Dunnes, Tesco, Supervalu, Lidl) are central to city and offer good grocery options for self-catering
Supermarkets
Dunnes Stores
- Neighborhood
- Multiple locations including St Stephen's Green area, city centre
- Description
- Major Irish supermarket chain with multiple locations in city centre; wide selection of fresh produce, local and international brands
Tesco
- Neighborhood
- Multiple city centre locations
- Description
- Large supermarket chain with city centre locations; comprehensive grocery, fresh food, and household goods
Supervalu
- Neighborhood
- Multiple city centre locations
- Description
- Irish supermarket chain offering fresh produce, local products, and everyday groceries
Lidl
- Neighborhood
- City centre and surrounding areas
- Description
- Budget-friendly supermarket with competitive pricing on groceries and fresh food
Budget
Chimac
- Price Range
- €14
- Neighborhood
- Aungier Street, City Centre
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Korean fried chicken, cauliflower wings
PI
- Price Range
- €16
- Neighborhood
- South Great George's Street, City Centre
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Italian pizza (Margherita, Nduja)
Ka Shing
- Price Range
- €15
- Neighborhood
- City Centre
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Cantonese dim sum, roast duck, Shanghai dumplings
Eatokyo
- Price Range
- €14
- Neighborhood
- Temple Bar area
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Japanese ramen, sushi
High End
Chapter One
- Price Range
- €95
- Neighborhood
- Parnell Square North, City Centre
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Fine dining, multi-course tasting menu
Mr Fox
- Price Range
- €65
- Neighborhood
- Camden Street, City Centre
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Modern European, seasonal local produce, 5-course tasting
SOLE Seafood and Grill
- Price Range
- €72
- Neighborhood
- South William Street, City Centre
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Locally-caught seafood, fine dining
Library Street
- Price Range
- €68
- Neighborhood
- City Centre
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Irish seasonal cuisine with French and Italian influences
Mid Range
Delahunt
- Price Range
- €28
- Neighborhood
- Camden Street, City Centre
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Modern Irish cooking, seasonal dishes
Fade St Social
- Price Range
- €32
- Neighborhood
- Fade Street, Creative Quarter
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Modern Irish, wood-fired flatbreads, cocktails
Doolally
- Price Range
- €26
- Neighborhood
- Richmond Street South, City Centre
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Authentic North Indian regional cuisine
FIRE Steakhouse and Bar
- Price Range
- €39
- Neighborhood
- Dawson Street, City Centre
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Premium Irish beef, oysters, seafood, Sunday roast
Delivery Services
Deliveroo
- Notes
- Covers restaurants and groceries including Waitrose, ASDA, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Co-Op; Deliveroo Plus membership offers discounts and perks
Just Eat
- Notes
- Over 1,400 restaurants; offers cashless payments and contact-free delivery; available for pickup or delivery
Uber Eats
- Notes
- 80+ restaurants in Dublin with real-time order tracking; covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and grocery options
Michelin Restaurants
Chapter One
- Chef
- Mickael Viljanen (chef/patron)
- Stars
- 2
- Cuisine
- Modern European fine dining
- Location
- Parnell Square North, City Centre
The Greenhouse
- Stars
- 2
- Cuisine
- Fine dining, modern European
- Location
- Dawson Street, City Centre
Richmond
- Stars
- 1
- Cuisine
- Modern European, Michelin Bib Gourmand quality
- Location
- City Centre
International Cuisine
Indian
- Notes
- Strong North Indian regional offerings; Pickle on Camden Street highly regarded for authentic dishes; Doolally and Achara popular for early-bird pricing
Italian
- Notes
- Forno 500 is first Irish pizzeria on Associazione Verace Pizza Napolitana (AVPN) list with woodfired sourdough; Rosa Madre in Temple Bar for seafood pasta; multiple casual pizzerias across city centre
Japanese
- Notes
- Eatokyo offers budget-friendly ramen and sushi; Chai-Yo provides teppanyaki experience at mid-range pricing
Chinese & Pan-Asian
- Notes
- Ka Shing for dim sum and Cantonese; M&L Chinese; multiple options in city centre for budget dining
Thai
- Notes
- Achara offers early-bird three-course menu at €25, family-style sharing menu at €45
Middle Eastern
- Notes
- Keshk on Mespil Road offers mezze platters and mixed grills at budget prices; BYOB with no corkage option
Must Try Local Dishes
Irish Coddle
- Description
- Dublin's iconic comfort dish of potatoes, onions, sausages and bacon stewed together; traditionally a working-class meal now celebrated across the city
Colcannon
- Description
- Mashed potatoes mixed with cabbage or kale, often served with butter and spring onions; a staple side dish and comfort food
Boxty
- Description
- Potato pancake made with grated raw potato and flour, served with savory or sweet fillings; traditional Irish breakfast or street food
Irish Seafood Chowder
- Description
- Creamy soup featuring fresh Dublin Bay prawns, mussels, and locally-caught white fish
Soda Bread
- Description
- Traditional Irish brown bread made with wholemeal flour and buttermilk, served fresh at most cafés and restaurants
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Overview
- Dublin has a growing vegan and vegetarian scene with dedicated venues and options across budget to high-end restaurants. Most restaurants offer vegetarian and vegan options, and several dedicated vegan establishments cater specifically to plant-based diets.
Venues
By Chloe
- Price Range
- €14
- Neighborhood
- City Centre
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Plant-based Mediterranean, vegan salads, smoothie bowls
Chimac
- Price Range
- €12
- Neighborhood
- Aungier Street, City Centre
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vegan cauliflower wings, vegan ice-cream sandwiches
Forno 500
- Price Range
- €18
- Neighborhood
- City Centre
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vegan pizza options, woodfired sourdough
Tang
- Price Range
- €16
- Neighborhood
- Abbey Street and St Stephen's Green
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vegetarian and vegan-friendly breakfast and lunch, wholesome salads with Moroccan-spiced lamb options or plant-based proteins
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