Diners' Choice: Irish restaurants in Dublin 2

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Updated May 05, 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Irish cuisine in Dublin 2? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Camden Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (672)

€31 to €50

Irish

Camden Street

About the restaurant

Camden Kitchen is a Modern Independant Neighbourhood Bistro serving seasonal Irish produce cooked with care and a warm welcome for locals and visitors in the historic Camden Market Buildings c1907
A constantly evolving menu that makes the most of Ireland's exceptional produce from land and sea.

Chef-Owner Padraic Hayden opened Camden Kitchen in 2010

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Joyce

Dined 6 days ago

Great atmosphere with excellent food. Loved the early dinner 3 course menu option.

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Experience

EARLY EVENING SEASONAL 3 COURSE MENU

The Saddle Room at the Shelbourne Hotel

4.8

4.8 (1803)

€51 and over

Irish

South City Centre

About the restaurant

The Saddle Room Restaurant is at the heart of Dublin city and proud owner of the title of “Best Hotel Restaurant in Dublin 2025”.

Enjoy the exquisite cuisine in the most elegant and sophisticated surroundings, draped in history and character that has made the Saddle Room a favorite of both Dubliners and diners across the world.

Open for lunch and dinner with a menu that captures the essence of fine dining and options to suit everyone dining at The Saddle Room.

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MeganGold

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was lovely from the start to the finish. Our server Emily was absolutely charming, and engaging. I have forgotten the name of the sommelier, but he was an excellent guide through the wine list to choose by-the-glass pairings for our meal. The Chateaubriand was delicious, quite the presentation! For dessert, they are known for their bread pudding but don’t sleep on the Paris Brest - just divine! I look forward to dining again on our next visit to Dublin.

Glovers Alley

4.7

4.7 (1327)

€51 and over

Irish

St Stephen's Green

About the restaurant

Glovers Alley by Andy McFadden is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant overlooking the iconic St. Stephen’s Green in the heart of Dublin. Led by Chef Andy McFadden, the restaurant celebrates modern Irish cuisine with a focus on seasonal produce, precision, and creativity.

Guests can expect beautifully curated tasting menus complemented by expert wine pairings. The experience is elevated even further by award-winning Pastry Chef Aoife, whose intricate and elegant desserts are a highlight of the meal.

Set in a chic, art deco-inspired dining room, with views over one of Dublin’s most beloved landmarks. Located just steps from Grafton Street and the Green Luas Line, it’s an ideal destination for special occasions and pre-theatre dining.

Whether you're joining us in the main room or enjoying a private celebration in our exclusive private dining space, Glovers Alley promises exceptional food, polished service, and true Irish hospitality at its finest.

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Katherine

Dined on May 5, 2026

Best meal and we had in Dublin! And the service was impeccable.

The Storyteller

4.8

4.8 (69)

€30 and under

Irish

Grand Canal Dock (D2)

About the restaurant

Modern Irish pub, serving the best in classic pub dishes with live music, fantastic drinks and superb service.

So that you know, our Christmas Sambo special is extremely popular and does sell out. We will always try to accommodate requests, but it may be gone by the time you arrive, and there may be a significant wait before it comes back in stock!

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Aisling

Dined on May 17, 2026

Fantastic service, Jack looked after us very well. Food was delicious, staff were very friendly and so helpful. Great atmosphere and a brilliant idea to have the beer mats be a way of telling a story.

One Pico - Dublin

4.6

4.6 (397)

€31 to €50

Irish

Dawson Street

About the restaurant

Listed “Best of Ireland” in Hot Press Magazine 2025. “Best Restaurant in Dublin” and “Best Chef in Dublin” short-listed in the Irish Restaurant Awards 2025. The award winning One Pico Restaurant is located off St.Stephen’s Green and Dawson Street in Dublin City, 1 minute walk from The Shelbourne & 3 minutes from The Merrion and Westbury Hotels. Decor is beautiful, and food is amazing in one of Dublin’s very best restaurants, with exceptional service and wines in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. The One Pico menus offer some incredible value with set menus starting from €48 & €65 at lunch and dinner. Menu highlights, think Fillet of beef with girolles, truffle, and crisp pomme maxim, Roasted magret duck with crispy confit leg & black cherries or Black sole with scallops, asparagus & champagne sauce, and for vegetarians, Croustade of st tola goat’s cheese with smoked beetroot or Sauté gnocchi with violet artichokes. Do not leave without ordering their signature Passion Fruit Soufflé.

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Allen

Dined on Apr 16, 2026

Super as usual, thanks. Food, service and ambience was top. Had the fillet which was amazing.

Davy Byrnes

4.7

4.7 (1308)

€30 and under

Irish

Grafton Street

About the restaurant

Dublin's most famous pub, certainly in a literary sense, with its Joycean associations. Always classy and fashionable. It's the original Dublin gastropub at over 100 years old.
Anybody who is familiar with Dublin pub food will be aware of Davy Byrne’s food reputation, in which seafood is the speciality.
If you visit the premises at lunchtime and evening time, you will witness the huge trade which is done in fresh Seafood, Wagyu Burgers and pub classics like Fish & Chips. There is also a full range of Salads and Sandwiches to compliment these and, as often as not, you can enjoy Oysters and Guinness.
The classic Gorgonzola sandwich with a glass of Burgundy as mentioned in Ulysses is available every day.

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Tina

Dined 2 days ago

Great spot for lunch with the pals. Options for light lunch or something more substantive. Service excellent and overall would highly recommend it.

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Gallagher's Boxty House

4.6

4.6 (1544)

€30 and under

Irish

Temple Bar

About the restaurant

Welcome to our Home, Gallagher’s Boxty House.

A family owned restaurant that celebrates Traditional Irish Cuisine and Culture with a Modern twist.

We were proudly making Boxty for the last 36 years in the heart of Dublin's Cultural quarters, Temple Bar.

The Boxty recipes date back to 17th-18th century Ireland. Award winning chef Padraic Óg Gallagher reimagined the dishes and confidently recreated these classics in a 21st century setting without forgetting our humble past.

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Mark

Dined 3 days ago

Food was superb service excellent. Will return when next in Dublin

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Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Pudding

1900 Bar & Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (314)

€30 and under

Irish

South City Centre

About the restaurant

1900 serves modern Irish cuisine and which offers a selection of traditional dishes with a modern twist. The restaurant is located on Harcourt street in Dublin's south city centre. All steaks served have been aged for a minimum of 28 days, this could very well be a deciding factor for steaks lovers.

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JeremiahGold

Dined 2 days ago

Really enjoyed our meal. Food was delicious, service was pleasant and quick, and price was reasonable, particularly for the amount of food we received!

Boeuf & Frites (Temple Bar, Dublin 2)

4.6

4.6 (2196)

€30 and under

Irish

Temple Bar

About the restaurant

Welcome to Boeuf and Frites

Simplicity Done Well.

At Boeuf and Frites we use grass-fed Irish Beef, using only prime cuts of Fillet and Striploin, expertly chargrilled to your preferred temperature.

All Chicken is Irish free range, which is chargrilled to perfection, using Boeufs signature seasoning.

Bon Appetit

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Karina

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing place. Brilliant value for money. The food was gorgeous, all of it very tasty. Service was great they were very attentive. Couldn’t fault any of it. Will definitely come back when next in Dublin

Fade Street Social - The Main Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (763)

€31 to €50

Irish

South City Centre

About the restaurant

Dylan McGrath & his fantastic creative team has captured a menu designed to support the very best of homegrown produce. The food is assembled in an uncomplicated way that relies on its freshness to shine through as the real hero. We are committed to bringing to the plate all that is great from the best of Irish produce, at a time when it is important to support the value, the effort and commitment of our Irish producers and farmers. Fade Street Social THE MAIN RESTAURANT does not have outdoor dining tables available

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Aaron

Dined 4 days ago

Hummus starter had excellent flavours and our Steak was perfectly cooked! Great service from the team and the host was very welcoming! Another great night at Fade St!

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Popular dish

3 Rock Oysters

Experience

Chateaubriand Experience for Two | €80

Experience

Golden Hour Dining-3 Course, wine & Cocktail | €59

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