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1. Guinea Pig

4.6

Exceptional(67)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Fish • Dalkey

Booked 1 time today

The Guinea Pig is situated in the heritage town of Dalkey. Our customers are attracted to the classic dining experience, good food & courteous service.

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2. Bresson

4.6

Exceptional(1124)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• European • Monkstown

Booked 6 times today

Bresson brings a new fine dining option to Monkstown in a casual, comfortable and friendly ambience. Now serving brunch alongside our set lunch every weekend.

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3. Rasam Indian Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Dun Laoghaire

Rasam serves fine dining Indian cuisine, using a daily blend of spices particular to our kitchen. Each meal is prepared and served with perfection and we have built a reputation as 'the best' Indian restaurant in Ireland.We are a 5-time winner of best ethnic restaurant and one of a select few authentic Indian restaurants listed in the MICHELIN Guide for Dublin.

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4. Mermaid

4.8

Exceptional(39)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Irish • Dun Laoghaire

Booked 3 times today

Open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday with brunch on the weekends, do try our casual restaurant in the heart of Monkstown for great food and drinks.

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5. The Ivy Dawson Street

4.4

Awesome(10942)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Irish • South City Centre

Booked 161 times today

The Ivy Collection has crossed the Irish Sea to open its first international brasserie in the heart of Dublin at the new landmark building of One Molesworth, Dawson Street. The Ivy Dawson Street brings a touch of Ivy magic to Ireland, offering effortless glamour and a varied mix of classics and locally inspired dishes.

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6. Pearl Brasserie

4.8

Exceptional(1254)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • South City Centre

Booked 9 times today

Located right in Georgian Dublin City Centre. Next door to the famous 5 star Merrion Hotel. Pearl has catered for lovers of fine dining for the past 20 years. French and Asian fusion is the norm. The Pigeon Rossini or Bluefin Tuna Ponzu is still a staple on the menu but it is the €99 -Six course tasting menu that will demonstrate Pearl’s culinary legacy. We work closely with our dedicated suppliers enabling our team to source the best of ingredients. Culinary ingenuity and skill from the kitchen combined with warm, professional service makes Pearl one of Dublin’s premier fine dining experiences.Featured in Michelin Guide since first year of opening. Travelers Choice Award 2021 - Top 10% of restaurants worldwide Tripadvisor Awarded Chef of the Year 2017 in the Georgina Campbell AwardsTravelers Choice Awards 2020, 2019,2017 - Delighted to be included at No 5For the past 22 years Pearl Brasserie continues to perform at the top of the game in Dublin. Bon Appetit!

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7. The Winding Stair

4.7

Exceptional(2434)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Irish • North City Centre

Booked 23 times today

The Winding Stair Bookshop & Café became a famous Dublin landmark in the 1970s and 1980s. Named after the Yeats poem and in honour of its winding staircase, it is overlooking the river Liffey, with an iconic view of the Ha'penny bridge. As a popular meeting place for writers, musicians and artists, it was a well known hub for debate and creativity with many poems written, novels penned and movies shot within its walls. In 2006, Elaine Murphy brought this much-loved spot back to life as a restaurant, championing seasonal, Irish produce. The bookshop, located on the ground floor, was retained, as were many of the old bookshelves, photos and memories. The room retains its timeless charm with stripped wood tables and floors, and Bentwood café chairs.The view remains as quintessentially Dublin as ever.The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking, with produce sourced from artisans within the island. Drink sare local and international craft beers & wines from stellar producers.

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8. Ryleigh's

4.6

Exceptional(2538)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • North Wall

Booked 48 times today

Located on the sixth floor of The Mayson Hotel is Ryleigh’s Rooftop Restaurant, with outdoor terrace. Take in the panoramic vista of the Dublin Mountains, the River Liffey, the city centre and even as far as Dun Laoghaire on a clear day! Comfy leather clad booths line the windows. An open kitchen and grill adds a sense of theatre to the room. Floor to ceiling windows make the most of the views and the only walls in the room are clad in beautiful veined marble. Ryleigh’s serves breakfast, lunch, Brunch (Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays) and dinner. Ideal spot to grab a bite with family and friends. The dinner menu features tasty options such as Sizzling Prawns and Beef Tartare to start. A selection of Irish steaks for main (Striploin, Delmonico, Centre Cut Fillet, Tomahawk Ribeye for two, and John Stone's T-Bone for two) cooked over our charcoal grill, Pan-Seared Monkfish and delicious desserts such as Raspberry & white chocolate cheesecake and Sticky Toffee Pudding.

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9. Amy Austin

4.6

Exceptional(413)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • South City Centre

Booked 6 times today

Wine bar on Drury Street serving delicious sharing plates along with a wide selection of wines.

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10. Richmond

4.8

Exceptional(353)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Portobello

Booked 17 times today

Head Chef, David O'Byrne, has been running the kitchen since opening day, back in December 2015. Within two years he had earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand & has retained it every year since. Owner/Manager Russell Wilde has been in the business for over 30 years, so he also has a fair idea of what he's doing.And they both very much look forward to providing you with an enjoyable & memorable dining experience.

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Kaitlyn
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We visited Dublin for new years and were told by many to make sure we got a reservation at the ivy while we were there. It did not disappoint! The ambience was beautiful and our waitress was one of the sweetest and nicest person. The food, drinks, and desert were all delicious! We will definitely be going back if we are ever in Dublin again!
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The Ivy Dawson StreetPrice: Expensive• Irish• South City Centre
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4.4
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Barbara
Dublin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
Always an enjoyable experience. Fergal makes you feel so relaxed and very much at home. Food is first class, today we shared several courses, all with great flavours. It's the the 5th time I have brought newbies to this hidden gem.
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MermaidPrice: Expensive• Irish• Dun Laoghaire
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4.8
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Emma
Montreal / Quebec •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
A gorgeous meal from start to finish. Staff were so friendly and attentive. Food was absolutely stunning!
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BressonPrice: Very Expensive• European• Monkstown
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4.6
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Laurence
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
Last Friday was a special occasion for us and the Guiney Pig did not let us down. The food was a wonderfull experience and the attention to detail by Kevin the Maitre D and this daughter who served us made our visit perfect. We will be back and I recommend the Guinea Pig Restaurant in Dalkey to anyone .
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Guinea PigPrice: Moderate• Fish• Dalkey
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4.6
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Astrid
Central Kentucky •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
Fabulous, really tasty indian food in a lovely setting with charming efficient staff. We’ll be back.
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Rasam Indian RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Indian• Dun Laoghaire
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4.8

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