Jay G.

One of our best meals I. Dublin! Wonderful food and service. We were very fortunate to have a quiet table as it can get a bit energetic. The food from start to finish was truly a surprise. Beautifully presented and very well prepared. Great wine list as well.

Ashley H.

One of the best meals I had in Ireland! The food, ambiance, and service were all top notch. We ordered the brown bread and cured Irish salmon to start. Then we both got the parmesan gnocchi and ended with espresso martinis. Our favorite was the gnocchi which had a soft pillowy texture and some sweetness from the pears. The salmon dish was also tasty too, though a little on the smaller side.

Lynn L.

We had such a great meal here, I'm still thinking about it a week later back in California. Every dish was so lovely, but what I can't stop thinking about is the brown Guiness bread! I love making my own soda bread and this recipe was so good. Texture was toothy and the crust was a bit crunchy with a hint of sweet to it. Along with the smoked butter. YUMMY! I had the filet and my husband had the gnocchi. Cocktails were absolutely delicious and the wines by the glass were great to pair (when I'm with someone who isn't drinking). Speaking of which, my non-drinking hubby loved his seedlip N/A G&T). Even better, the service was friendly and efficient. Looks like my daughter is heading to Trinity College, so I think I'll have a chance to return real soon! Bonus: we raved about the bread so much we were sent home with a big hunk and some butter! Made my morning even better the next day!

Debbie K.

Very good! Very tasty! Amazing service!! Food came out for a group of 40 very quickly and was hot! We all had different meals and they got them correct

Sarah S.

This is a review for one of their meal kits that we got during COVID-19 restrictions. We chose the pasta dinner. All v easy to prepare and finish at home but couldn't get it to restaurant standard. Having said that the food was gorgeous especially dessert.

Ellen S.

Very nice restaurant, multiple stories. We were at the top floor with a nice view. Service is efficiently, friendly and knowledgeable. As were in a party, had a 3 course fixed meal - each course was flavorful and unique. I had the carrot salad ... the baby carrots were roasted wonderfully, bringing out its sweet flavor. Fork tender. The lamb was also fork tender, rich, succulent and so, so, so good. The potatoes were whipped to a creamy perfection (though I tend to like rustic, lumpy mashed potatoes). There was a good amount of butter and cream, which made it sumptuous. There were a handful of wonderful, sweet, plump peas. The dessert was a strawberry and vanilla custard which was delightful - light, creamy, playful presentation. It was just the right amount and right amount of sweetness (not overly sweet) to cap a delicious meal.

Nora M.

I got a 5 course tasting menu and an extra dessert and everything they served was good, the price was reasonable. Their Eton mess was served with a twist and that's why I had to get that extra dessert knowing that it would be good since the rest of the menu was very good. Would definitely go back again.

Kate B.

I had a deal voucher for Bang on Merrion Row waiting to be used so decided it was the perfect time for some decent food and wine! The deal was €60 and gave 3 courses for 2 people plus a pichet of wine - bargain! Merrion Row is home to quite a few gems, such as the highly acclaimed Etto.... and I had heard all good comments regarding Bang over the years so had high hopes! Being such a lovely day, the front windows were opened out to let some sun and air filter through the modern upstairs dining area. There is also a downstairs area but I didn't even have a peek down there to get an idea of what it's like! We were on a set menu for the deal, with 3 options for each course. Starters of a soup, salmon or chicken dish, mains of fish, chicken or veggie option and desserts of 2 sweets or a cheese - the perfect menu for us but it was however lacking in any red meat if you were so inclined. I never usually go for the soup... mainly because I make it so much at home and try to have something totally different when I'm eating out. But it was the veggie option and really sounded good so we both chose the White Asparagus Soup for our starter.... and let's just say it kicked ass on my home-made veggie soup! It was gorgeously creamy and sprinkled with toasted almonds and a drizzle of olive oil. For mains we went for the Goat's Cued Gnudi and the Free Range Chicken. If, like me, you had never heard of Gnudi before ... it's a type of gnocchi made from cheese and a little bit of flour. They were light, fluffy and creamy and paired well with the chosen veg. The chicken dish went down well and I did try a little of the potato pave - divine! Although not really required, we ordered a portion of triple cooked chips to share... absolutely fabulous, crispy on the outside and fluffy inside! We took a small break before ordering dessert and decided to forgo the cheese and share the two sweet options. I'm all about the chocolate so didn't think I'd be too enamoured with the Blueberry Posset but I was very pleasantly surprised! Not too sweet and the granola gave a nice bit of texture and crunch. But the star of the show was the Dark Chocolate Bar. Layered up and presented like a stick of KitKat, the presentation was fantastic. And the taste didn't disappoint either, nice and rich and again the crisp layer offering some more texture. With the malt ice cream and the hazlenut, it did manage to defeat me (which doesn't often happen!) and I left some on the plate knowing I'd be wishing for it later that evening. It was definitely one of my most favourite desserts! We left impressed with our meal at Bang, it's the perfect spot for a special meal - and by all accounts keep an eye out on the deals for a bargain!

Emer T.

We were greated and looked after very well here. The staff were so nice it is like having your friend tell you all the amazing things on the menu. I got the duck which was a bit tough but served with lovely tender carrots and veg. My boyfriend got the chicken and it was a huge portion! I especially liked the bed of barley and sauce it was served with. Cheese board was delicious but quite expensive for the size of it. I would come here again but with the prices it is a place for a special occasion.

Mindaugas S.

Statement: for what it's supposed to be, restaurant doesn't come close to high class and expensive food level. To continue, I will state only one good thing about this place: different food choices from apart other competing restaurants. That's all good I can say. Even though, selection of untasted and unseen dishes before, some of them are not delicious at all. Okay, fine, I'll back off here a little bit by agreeing that no one should argue about taste. Then it means that my taste is not as good or their dishes were not as good. My advise is not to go here and try to answer that question yourself. Why? Well, because it's a capital of Ireland and high (posh) class restaurant are something to be able to choose from. My dislikes. ground floor room is mall and too packed. Tables are one by each other. You can here other people's beside you conversations. It's not that I want to hear what are they talking about, but they are right beside you! Can you imagine in a place like this a two person table one feet away from a cash register and right on the walkthrough of the restaurant? I couldn't believe they actually asked us to sit there even restaurant was almost empty. Food. We had tasting menu, which means you get more dishes, but in lesser portions. We tried five courses of which two were bellow mediocre and would never have anything like that ordered again anywhere. Soup was fantastic. Desert was mediocre, tasted way way better ones I'm my life. Main course was meh... Meat was slow cooked and was lovely, but my tongue said no to red wine and guinness sauce. So bitter. Service wasn't best as well. We say one thing, and they then say that we said something slightly different. Even table was booked in in advance with specific menu choice we were asked by two different waiters, what are we having. Everything is quite overpriced. it's so expensive that they have on their menu 100 ml glasses of wine. Normal 200 ml glass costs from €10. Avoid this place, I'd say.

Miguel R.

I really liked this place! The environment is so cool and the staff is great. They are always asking you if you need something and they pay attention in everything. The food was great! I ordered some starters to share and as main course I had the eyed steak. So good!! I didint order any dessert so I can't give my opinion but they seem to be delicious! Maybe next time if I'm not full.

Kirsten M.

Having searched high and low for a tasting menu on a Sunday in Dublin city, it seemed Bang was the only place open that did one. Am I the only person that goes out on a Sunday evening? Anyways, Holy day issues aside Bang was a welcoming restaurant on a cold November evening. As we had eaten our weight in Peanuts beforehand at the Shelbourne bar across the road we decided to go for the 5 course tasting menu (€69 pp) instead of the 8. That decision soon turned into panic though when the first 3 courses that came out were absolutely tiny. Should we order more bread or go back to the Shelbourne for more peanuts??? Just as we were deciding course no 4, the main course came out ...and phew it was normal sized! As for the food itself, nice is all I can really say about it. Yes nice is such a boring word. Everything was very pretty and looked the part but taste wise it was fine but definitely lacking a wow factor which I guess I have come to expect from tasting menus. The staff were fantastic however and real credit to the restaurant. I would come back just to be served by them again.

Andrew F.

Bang wins the title of my favourite restaurant in Dublin! I've dined here twice: just before the holidays last December with six of my family members visiting from the states, and last month with one of my friends celebrating the end of the academic year. On both occasions the service was impeccable and the food was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. The drinks, including the espresso martini, were scrumptious as well! Bang's menu presented quite a variety of choices: the venison, salmon, chicken and risotto were all delicious. I could probably live solely off a diet of the "Cured Clare Island Salmon, Tartar, Black Sesame Puree, Kimchi Cucumber, Local Radish, Frozen Horseradish" and the "Jerusalem Artichoke Risotto with Crispy Hens Egg, Artichoke Crisps, Truffle Oil" dishes. I'd have to add in a side of the truffled honey that's served with the cheese board, of course! On my most recent visit, I redeemed a deal I purchased online for the 5-course tasting menu. When we arrived, my friend and I decided to splurge for the wine pairings for each course as well. As anticipated, the dishes were presented beautifully and the wine pairings carefully matched the flavours of each dish. Our awesome waiter even threw in a creative shot to accompany our desert. Well worth the splurge! There's a special place in my heart, and stomach, for Bang, and I can't wait to go back...soon!