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Welcome to our new decorated Roly's Bistro - Roly's Bistro, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Roly's Bistro

4.3
4.3
1364 Reviews
€31 to €50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Roly's Bistro first opened its doors in 1992 and has served traditional European cuisine ever since. Lunch is served in the Bistro on Wednesday to Sunday with Monday and Tuesday lunch being served in The Terrace Restaurant. Dinner is served in the Bistro seven evenings a week. The menu caters for most palates with a Goat's cheese and vegetable tart and a selection of meat dishes from Roly's butcher block, such as sirloin steak and rib of prime Irish steak. Roly's Bistro is famous for it's fresh Dublin Bay Prawns Scampi & Chips, Fresh Dublin Bay Prawns with Garlic, Chilli & Ginger Butter and Dublin Bay Prawn Cocktail.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    On street parking, particularly on the adjacent Herbert Park Road.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Cartwright

What 1,364 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin 4

    Best Ambience

  • Dublin 4

    Good for business meals

  • Dublin 4

    Good for groups

  • Dublin 4

    Great for fine wines

  • Dublin 4

    Good for special occasions

  • Dublin 4

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Roly's Bistro is a charming dining destination in Dublin, renowned for its "fabulous food" and "excellent service." The menu offers a variety of classic dishes, with highlights such as "amazing food," "wonderful service," and "beautiful atmosphere." Although some found the service inconsistent, the overall dining experience remains "highly recommended."

1,364 Reviews
  1. Audrey

    Dublin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent experience in Rolys. Thank you to Paul, Khan & the team for wonderful service & excellent food.

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  2. Michael

    Dublin9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and nice, efficient dining service. Friendly, efficient Staff in a very nice dining room. Delightful meals served and a most enjoyable evening was enjoyed at Roly’s Bistro. Looking forward to future visits

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  3. carol

    Dublin2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a voucher because of a poor previous experience, I asked for a charity donation to no avail, and had lunch. The location in D4 is great and the restaurant was not busy and service was prompt. My companion does not drink and asked for a lemon drink with no ice but got a can of lemon water and a glass of ice. The can was unopened and she had to ask for a glass with no ice. Pretty basic service for a quality bistro but not provided which was odd given it was quiet.. The food was ok but my prawns were small and pretty tasteless. My friends starter and main of Salmon were both very nice as were both deserts. I had eaten here many times before and loved the setting / food but I think there are now much better alternatives in terms of quality and value.

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  4. Helen

    Dublin1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely atmosphere on Tuesday evening. Found various menus confusing.

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  5. Frank

    Dublin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent experience as always - attentive staff and excellent food.

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  6. Maureen

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First of all the staff were delightful! Offer us Sunday roast when the hour had expired. She knew how badly we wanted it and how disappointed we were not to be able to order it. It was the most delicious Sunday roast both of us had ever had anywhere!!! Everything was cooked just right!!! The veggies were so yummy too. My favorite Dublin area restaurant!

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  7. Liam

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service - we were made feel like the only guests in a busy restaurant! Wine was super and came with good food too!!

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  8. Mary

    Kilkenny2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Myself and three friends had lunch recently in Rolys Bistro. We were very impressed with the setting, atmosphere and service. The food was top class, plentiful and presented beautifully. Looking forward to our next visit.

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  9. Larry

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Wonderful service in a delightful environment n

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  10. Mark

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Roly’s is famous and rightly so for all the right reasons - excellent service and excellent food. The main dining room is lovely decorated like a French bistro with nicely spaced tables. The service was perfect from the moment we arrived when our costs were taken. immediately we sat down we were offered water and given the drinks and food menu. Within a few minutes we were offered a choice of breads and had ordered our wine - a reasonably priced Pinot Grigio which my partner was offered to taste soon afterwards. We ordered our food which also was served within 5-10 minutes - pate and mushroom soup - both excellent. For mains we chose venison and salmon both excellent. Portions were medium sized but cooked to perfection. We shared sticky toffee pudding and ice cream for dessert. We really enjoyed our visit to Roly’s and highly recommend that you try it

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FAQs

Roly's Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 668 2611.

Roly's Bistro is rated 4.3 stars by 1364 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Roly's Bistro

7 Ballsbridge Terrace, Dublin, Co. Dublin D04 DT78

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    On street parking, particularly on the adjacent Herbert Park Road.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Cartwright
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