A little hole in the wall in the Moore Street Mall! Hot freshly made Polish food and very cheap! We…read morehad the pierogi ruskie (potato dumplings stuffed with a mixture of potato, onion and cheese) and placek po wegiersku (a massive potato pancake served with goulash). One meal could've easily fed two people! There's limited seating, you order at the counter and she brings it out to you, but I'd defo go back for a quick bite!

Actually, it's called "Jadodajnia U Wujka", and although I can't pronounce it, I can appreciate how…read moretasty Uncle's food is! Operating in conjunction with the Polish book shop across the hall, and affiliated with the John Paul Foundation, this cafeteria is a local meeting place / diner / activity centre with hot and handmade dinners done properly. I'll be dropping in for a takeaway box of fresh pierogi and fried onions next time Himself wants to try something new. That, a side of their cabbage and some fresh kilbasa right out of the pan will be a serious treat.

A year ago, I went here with a Couchsurfing host. It was one of the best meals I've had in my…read morelife. I had two pierogis, a stuffed cabbage roll, and a beet salad. The pierogi was juicy, brothy on the inside, and meaty, with just the right amount of savoriness to make my mouth water. Same went for the cabbage roll. The thing that really stood out was the beet salad. It was so sweet that it was almost like a dessert! Like with all beet-based dishes, be sure to have plenty of napkins handy! I recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to eat in Dublin. This is as good as it gets.

In the beginning there was a mixed feeling about all the Polish shops that were opening up around…read moreDublin. Maybe people felt threatened by these changes. Now it seems as though most people, locals and foreigners alike, have adopted Polski Sklep. This chain of shops that specializes in Polish food gets a lot of business from all kinds of people. In my opinion, it's one of the best places to buy bread, sausage, herbal tea and fruit juice. It's also fun to root around and discover foods that you might not be accustomed to. For example, the Polski Sklep on Talbot Street offers a great variety of biscuits and cakes. The sweets are very sugary and go nice with a cup of Barry's tea. Variety is the spice of life!

At this stage you can get Polish food even in Tesco, but there is no place you'll get more variety…read morethan in Polski Sklep. What I like most about these shops is that you can get a lot of continental food there, not just Polish specialities. You can usually find some German delicatessen as well and if you're really lucky they'll have Milka chocolate in stock! And best of all, most of their foods are a lot cheaper than anywhere else. The labels might look a bit funny, but most of the food in here is actually pretty normal staples such as bread, juice and soups. And surprisingly, they also have Sauerkraut...

There's no shortage of Polski skleps in the city centre these days; meaning Polish sausage, sweets…read moreand more are easier to get than ever. I've got a rule that keeps me coming back to Polsmak on Capel St and it's a simple one: They Know Better. That means I'm not going to bother faffing around with making my own kraut, or try some too-sweet brand of horseradish from a more Western European shop that will make my roast beef sammy snigger. I'm coming here. I'll get my pirogi and pigeons (not what you think), my butter and marble rye from a stockist who takes good Polish food seriously.

This is a hip restaurant/wine bar which we enjoyed. You…read morearrive and are escorted to the basement dining room which is quite a intimate setting. The server was quite attentive and provides clarity on a number of items This is not a "irish" menu. It's a creative menu featuring Irish ingredients. Starters were the Beetroot Salad and the Sourdough Bread. The former was all fresh veg. The latter griddled and served with a sun dried tomato butter. High Level stuff I had the fish if the day Blow Torched Cod with clams served over a parsnip emulsion and with a bier blanc sauce. Absolutely spot on. King scallops and polenta fries were paired for another main. It was very good with a pesto sauce. Also on the table was the Cauliflower Steak, the vegetarian option, it was reportedly good but not too filling. Don't get me wrong, vegetarian and vegans have strong options here. Lastly, the burger and chips were on the table. They disappeared quickly. High Marks for this place

Ely Winery has a really nice ambience, cosy and on the darker side, and the service is okay. The…read morestaff are fairly friendly. The food is usually really good here, but this visit was disappointing overall. The corn croquettes were cheesy and tasty, which was a nice highlight. However, the potatoes in my salad tasted stale, and the grilled cabbage side was mushy rather than having any crunch or depth of flavour. The bacon jam on the burger was not pleasant, and the fried onion ring was soggy and stale. I'm not sure if it was just an off day or if something has changed in the kitchen, but with so many other great options around, I don't think I'll be coming back anytime soon.

This cafe is a bit of a hidden gem in Blanchardstown village. Yes, the decor is a little bit…read moreconfused/naff but the staff are lovely and the food is incredibly fresh. I've never had a bad breakfast or lunch there. Go visit!

Its a worst place waiting long to have meun they told us no menu cart need to wait long , and…read morewhen order no chesse waitress told us that she send other waitress to buy the cheese.if we want to have other dish .so disappointed never again.lack of communication. Between waitresse

A host can define an experience for a restaurant. They are the initial impression. I had been to…read moreCleaver East several times over the years, and wanted to stop by for a drink and some appetizers to share with my family that was visiting. I asked, by chance, if there were any tables. The hostess reacted appalled that we would even ask. Followed up to ask if we could sit at the empty bar. She shrugged and said we couldn't order appetizers. We went to the bar, and who was a manager took our drinks and asked if we would like anything to eat - she was wonderful and welcoming. The chicken wings, arancini and truffle fries were tasty but not exceptional by any means. I've enjoyed brunch off season as well as dinner. Hopefully, this was just an inexperienced host. Not a good experience overall. Never felt comfortable.

We visited Cleaver East on a trip to Ireland that I extended over the weekend so I could get some…read moredowntime. This place was highly recommended by a colleague that I trusted, so i booked a table at 9pm on Saturday night through their website. It's located in Temple Bar, but it's no low-quality Temple Bar tourist trap. It immediately reminded me of one of our favorite restaurants back home in NYC's East Village (Saxon+Parole) - well designed, hip, great lighting and a busy buzz. We were seated promptly and ordered cocktails - one was great (Rosemary Old Fashioned) and the other, not so much (The Cleaver East signature cocktail - maybe it was off that night?). We decided to go ahead with the chef's selection tasting menu for 50 euros which, in retrospect, was worth every penny. I will say that every dish presented to us was beautiful and delicious. I don't think I can say one bad thing about the food. Highlights included a delicious goat cheese flan to start, an amazing duck breast and an excellent duo of desserts - six courses in total. To finish, we were presented with fresh chocolate pots with orange, which I thought was pretty damn uninventive upon initial inspection. I was wrong, however - I'm not sure what was in there, but it was the most delicious chocolate pot I've ever had. I wanted a second one before leaving. I think it's a solid 4-to-4.5 star review, but falls short of 5. Service was VERY friendly, but it was slow at times. We felt the pace of the meal could have been a bit quicker and our server could have been a bit more accessible (she disappeared for long periods of time). None of this was too critical, however. The overall experience was fantastic.

I was hoping for an Irish pub experience and totally got it from The Stag's Head. Even the name…read morefulfilled expectations! The decor is exactly what I imagined, complete with stained glass and a real stag's head. Ordered the fish and chips, which were crisp on the outside with a flavorful batter, and tender fish on the inside. It also came with a nice little pea salad, with mushy peas and whole peas together with the greens. I definitely need to make this! Also got the Irish Cottage Pie and it was very tasty - rich in flavor but lighter than I expected, in a good way. Shared a pint of Guiness (just missed splitting the G - lol) and finished with an Irish coffee, which hit the spot. This is definitely a great place to go for a quiet pint or for a fun night of food and friends.

Great Irish pub! Lots of character and friendly servers…read more Come here if you want to good Irish pub experience. Recommended by a local and some college students - so you know it's good. We got their fish & chips and Irish Cottage Pie. Both were very good and filling. Fish was nicely breaded and fried. Good flavor in their batter. Cottage pie was full of flavor but not overly rich. Great atmosphere and food/drinks. Lots of pubs to choose from in Dublin - Stag's Head is worthy of a visit.

A cozy speakeasy hidden away beneath an unassuming Italian restaurant serving bespoke cocktails,…read moresmall plates, pastas and more. It's a pretty small place and it feels very hidden so making a reservation is probably a good idea. How it works: walk downstairs (look for the neon sign that says "sshhh!") and GENTLY press the pig head on your left at the bottom to open the secret door. Our server was a gem and helped us navigate the extensive craft cocktail menu-I LOVED THE "breakfast of champions " and my wife enjoyed the noonin which was a bit of a riff on a margarita. We started with the creamy burratta with grilled pears and bread-heavenly and so fresh. For mains I got the pasta with beef and onions(yum!), but the standout was the braised short ribs with creamy mashed potatoes-amazing! -and at €30 a fantastic value. In fact everything was very reasonably priced and cocktails were only €15 each. Out entire bill was just €120-at least 50% less than a comparable meal at a quality restaurant in the US. Highly recommended (shhh!)

From the great greeting we got entering the establishment, it was all up from there. Yes drinks…read morewere phenomenal. The Sketches of Spain had me feeling good. Me and the wife both had the slow braised beef rib. We were beyond satisfied. This place is top notch and definitely worth the money you spend.

Great atmosphere! Good live music. Excellent food, drinks and service! Will definitely revisit!read more

I was in Dublin for a couple of nights after a wonderful cruise around Scotland. While on a walking…read moretour, the tour guide recommended this place. Two friends joined me later for dinner. The place was packed. We enjoyed our dinner (I had the Beef & Guinness Stew along with a glass of red wine) while listening to live music. The only downside for us is that the waiter wouldn't give separate checks.