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...

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.

Strange place this. We went on spec for a drink and to be fair it does look like the inside of a…read moreBond villain's crash pad - sprawling white couches, low coffee tables, attractive Eastern European waitresses - but it was bereft of customers. This certainly didn't make for a convivial atmosphere, and the fact that my sister's drink didn't arrive for about 20 minutes didn't help matters. It wasn't a Mai Tai or anything complicated - it was a vodka and Coke. They also have a restaurant, but I think I'll give it a couple of years.

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.

Spar is similar to Tesco and M&S, but slightly more expensive (and not really worth the…read moredifference). However, whenever I travel internationally, I always look forward to trying new snacks that are not available in the United States. So I did find some Doritos flavors at Spar that i hadn't seen anywhere else during my time in Dublin. It's a fully stocked store with an array of items from chips, candy, and cookies to an assortment of grab&go sandwiches and instant ramen. This location is nestled on the corner of a busy, crowded street. No self-checkout. You have to pay at the register. The customer service was a bit lackluster.

Spar is basically like a quickie mart…read more This is a great place to load up on snacks and beverages if you need them. We hit the Spar to have stuff in our hotel room, for when we get hungry between meals. And the Spar did just that! They also sell random things that you might run out of on your trip. Great spot to replenish your essentials! You can't beat the open 24 hours convenience!

One of my favorite things about the UK is the Tesco! Small convenience store size Tesco are located…read moreon the Main Street at almost every tube station. They have a good selection of groceries, prepared food and alcohol. Prices are the same as the regular larger Tescos. Most are open til 11 pm or later. It is a great place to stock up on snacks. I also got a pretty good canned gin and tonic cocktail to have in my hotel room. The staff were nice. Checkout was efficient.

Very rarely I like giving two stars but let's say this is a 2+ rating. Those who have been to…read moreTesco know the store , this one you walk in and a security guard is sitting there scanning ccv I guess for thief , maybe a visual to stop thief but those , the majority of us, who don't steal little concerning if the store is safe. The lay out is confusing but generally found what we needed. If looking for fruit here little short on stock , and again lay out is confusing and some items not even in stock. But will say the staff at the self check out were helpful. So keep this review short as it is what it is. Would go again as the location on temple street is nice , but wish other options

They have a great selection of food at reasonable prices. It is a quite a large supermarket. Many…read moreof these stores also have a department store attached. The department store has good quality clothes at a good value.

Now, I'm not going to gripe about the homewares, grocery or clothing sections of Dunnes Stores in…read morethe Stephen's Green Shopping Centre. Dunnes' clothes have come along in leaps and bounds over the last few years, I have never experienced any issues with their fresh produce and as to homewares... well, I've never actually had to furnish anywhere before, but I imagine that Dunnes Stores range of soft furnishings are very good at best, and perfectly adequate at worst. This review concerns none of the above. What this very negative review concerns itself with is the hot deli counter in the Dunnes in Stephen's Green. Dunnes normally do a very good deli counter; the one in George's St is extremely nice. However, my experience at the counter in question left a lot to be desired. The hot counter in this particular Dunnes is often running out of stuff, and while this might be expected occasionally, particularly at 2 or 3 o'clock, it is a minor inconvenience at best. What I am about to recount, however, is a heresy in the art of sandwich making, and should shock you to your very core. I approached the counter and asked for a chicken fillet roll. No problems there. Did they get the ratios wrong, you ask, too much mayonnaise or not enough lettuce? No, I could live with that. When asked what I wanted on my roll, I replied lettuce, tomato and grated cheese. To which I received the reply that they didn't do cheese with chicken fillet rolls. I assumed that there was some token additional charge for this extra filling, as cheese is not one of the staple chicken fillet roll fillings (tomato and lettuce for those of you who are interested); vexatious, but not the end of the world. I hazarded this assumption on my part, only to be told that no, it wasn't a financial thing, they just didn't put cheese on chicken fillet rolls. Full stop. When I asked about this bizarre state of affairs, I was told it was a health and safety thing. Now, I appreciate that this poor girl was only doing her job, and I assure you that I didn't take it out on her, but it is a sad state of affairs when a man can't walk into a shop in this great nation of ours and get cheese on his chicken fillet roll. Is what we've come to? Is this what the men of '98 and '16 died for? I ask this as I have been served cheese on chicken fillet rolls the length and breadth of Dublin, and if Dunnes wanted to institute some sort of cheese legal waiver, I would gladly sign. Needless to say, I shall not be giving the deli counter of Dunnes Stores, Stephen's Green my custom in the future.