I waited too long to review so some of the details escape me. Such as the appetizer we shared:…read moreConfit Pork Shoulder Croquettes, with quince puree, pickled shittake, and celeriac remoulade. The entrees were more memorable. I had the Fillet Of Irish Beef. I hardly ever order filet mignon but I'm glad I did. It may well be the best I've ever had. With Café de Paris butter, shallot pureé, pepper sauce, rocket (arugula), and a side of french fries. The flavor of the meat itself was incredible and the three sauces complemented it perfectly. It was cooked to a perfect medium rare as ordered. French fries aren't normally something to get excited about but these were a gastronomic masterpiece; the insides soft and sweet, not starchy, the outsides browned and subtly crisp, and I don't know what they were fried in but these had so much flavor it must have been beef tallow or duck fat. I'd come here again just to have a platter of these amazing fries! The wife's Coq Au Vin Façon La Maison (chicken breast braised in red wine, smoked bacon, mushrooms, baby onions, roast carrot, pomme purée) was equally memorable. I've never considering ordering this, thinking it too simple or plain. Not this. The red wine sauce really elevated a simple braised chicken. And how do they make even a simple carrot taste so good? We each had a wine from the ample selection of by the glass offerings and shared a gingery dessert which we both enjoyed. The service was good and not rushed. Just don't be intimidated by the waiter, who announced when he brought the bill that tip was not included; it seems this could have been handled more subtly.

Beautiful restaurant with friendly staff. We stopped here twice during our visit - one late night…read morejust for dessert, then a quick lunch. The crème brûlée was divine. The French Onion soup was the best we've ever had - since returning home, I've had to try and replicate it - So Good! Tell 'Skinny' Hello from Alabama!

I went with a group of 10 on a work night and really enjoyed the food and ambiance. I had the…read moremussels and the hake and both were fabulously good, packed with flavour and perfectly cooked. The service was good overall but at times the staff were a little bit tetchy and there was no need as the restaurant was only half full. Having said that the decanting of the wine was impressive. I will definitely go back though and I would recommend to anyone looking for really good contemporary Irish cuisine (cooked in a French classic rustic style) in a great location too. Really good chefs and kitchen who know what they're doing and a beautiful premises.

Ordered the eggs Benedict, pain au chocolat, and latte. The eggs were perfectly runny. The Benedict…read moretasted delicious. & the pain was surprisingly big for the price. Good chocolate flavor. The latte paired well and was a good "pick me up" after the meal.

The small and intimate French brasserie is situated on Ranelagh main street - an absolute nightmare…read morefor parking. It was a wet and windy night when we braved the outdoors and after a bit of a trek to find parking we were warmly welcomed into the cosy restaurant. It was early evening and we were in time for their great Market Menu deal of 2 courses for €19.95 or 3 for €22.95. Starter options included Smoked chicken and sweet potato gratin, monkfish and endive terrine with ricotta cheese and tomato, or the special for the day which was seared tuna with sundried tomatoes and ratatouille. I love tuna steak so went straight for that - a fabulous fresh and light starter and the ratatouille was a great accompaniment. Choices for main were Chicken Roulade with shallot and sage cream, Slow baked Salmon with green peas and wasabi purée & Crêpe of baked ham with organic egg, Emmental, baby potato and mushroom. I was so close to ordering the crepe but decided on the Chicken Roulade - and was delighted with my choice. This was comfort food on a plate, creamy mashed potatoes with veg and delicious soft chicken. Mam decided on the special of slow cooked rib of beef. I had more than a small bit of envy when I saw her gorgeous meat. Another dish of warm and comforting food, the red wine jus and beef were absolutely fantastic. After foregoing a starter, she decided to go for the small cheese plate for dessert with a glass of wine which finished things off nicely. The restaurant was pretty quiet during our visit - I can only imagine that the awful weather had put people off as it certainly isn't the quality of food served in La Réserve. While Ranelagh has many popular dining options I find a lot of them are of the more casual burgers and wings line of food. La Réserve is a welcome break from that with a great Early Bird to take advantage of...give it a try!

I work over in Ranelagh, and was looking for a place to quickly grab some lunch during my break…read more I've been on a health kick lately, and I didn't want anything deep fried, and I didn't want sandwiches. I walk past this place ALL the time, but never really noticed it until that day. So I popped on over and read their menu... BAM! They had healthy salads! So I stuck my head in and asked if they did take away. The very french man who was working that day said that unfortunately they do not. There were only two other people in there, and I did have an hour, so I just decided to sit down for my lunch. I ordered the salad de poulet et sesame. After sitting down, the food was prepared quite quickly and promptly brought out. Not only was the presentation nice, but the food was very tasty as well. This salad was EXACTLY what I was looking for for my lunch. The sesame dressing was lightly drizzled, and not over powering, and it was just enough food to leave me feeling satisfied but not stuffed. AND I was in and out over lunch in about 20 minutes... AND my salad was only 8 euros! I was very impressed with this place for lunch. I'll need to go back and try them out for dinner as well. But highly recommend stopping in here over lunch!

The absolute best meal we had during our stay in Dublin in July/Aug 2025…read more After stopping in another restaurant nearby that a local recommended and receiving the worst seats and attitude, we decided to leave without placing an order and find something else because no way.. life is too short. We walked around the corner, I saw Pichet and immediately remembered it from my trip research. I was visiting Ireland with my mother who is not an adventurous eater, so I looked at the menu online - found a lovely pasta dish that she would enjoy and she agreed to go. Turned out to be a great decision and a very memorable meal in every way. Service was wonderful... attentive, charming, and funny. Wine was perfection. And the meal was outstanding. My mom had the Knockanore cheese agnolotti with girolles, baby courgette, lovage and hazelnut pesto, and I had harissa spiced local lamb shoulder with tomato cumin puree, smoked yoghurt, roasted gnocchi, courgette and basil. We also shared two desserts, an Île Flottante with creme anglaise, Irish strawberry, strawberry prosecco sorbet, and an almond and black sesame tuile as well as the tropical themed and highly recommended coconut parfait with rum roasted pineapple, passion fruit gel, and coconut sorbet. Perfection. We chatted with a lovely local lady next to us for a bit and then two delightful & vivacious young women who arrived shortly after. One from Italy and one from Mexico. This is part of why I love travel. I recommend making reservations or arrive on the early side if you want to try your luck without one. We were able to get a seat in the bar/lounge area early as a walk in. All in all, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. 10000/10000 would go again.

Had a team dinner here on my business trip and it was amazing! We had a large table of about…read more 12-14pp. We did the course meal. The restaurant was dark,cozy, and clean. It came with an appetizer main and dessert. I forgot what appetizer I got, but my main was veal and dessert was carrot cake. I don't remember what my appetizer was but it was tasty. My bf got the smoked salmon with dill sauce which I remember because it was different. The veal was amazing. Cooked perfection. Carrot cake was more bread like than i expected. Definitely not like the American cream cheese frosting carrot cake however still delicious. The meal was amazing and something I look forward to again!

Top notch food and coffee. Highly recommend. Never been disappointed coming out of there.read more

Had lunch here the other day, a tomato and onion panini with lettuce on the side. I was dubious…read morewhen I saw the menu. There was a smoked salmon quiche and another type of quiche also, a pasta option and sandwich options too. I went for the plain-sounding panini, not sure of what to choose. The friendly waitress offered me relish or pesto on the side, I went for relish. A taste explosion. The bread was fresh and wholesome, the salad dressing zingy and fresh, the relish spicy and warming, the combination of the food together, a tastebud treat. I didn't sample any of the amazing-smelling croissants, pain au chocolat and brownies, as it is lent (self-torture, wha?!!) so I will be going back in 45 days to sample the tasties!

Wow. What a meal…read more Just two weeks old, and already a well-oiled (and extremely tasty) machine. Usually when you visit a restaurant that's so new, there are lots of chinks that need ironing out, processes that need tweaking, menus that aren't quuuite spot on yet. Not so in Canteen. You could be forgiven to assume it had been there for years. The staff and management have clearly taken the best bits from their old Blackrock haunt, and added to them for the new Celbridge abode. From beginning to end, everything about the meal was perfect. - The piping hot just out of the oven bread and soft butter landed on the table as soon as we came in - The exquisite amuse bouche that followed straight after - The menu which strikes the perfect balance between modern Irish & French cuisine - not too fussy and not too plain. In fact we had a few fussy eaters on our table, and everyone without exception demolished everything put in front of them. A testiment indeed to the fresh ingrediants and clever combinations. - The decadent truffles that completed the experience! Now, a special mention to the star of the show. The Crème brûlée. Mother. Of. Deserts. Hands down the best crème brûlée I've ever had. The richest, most dense & velvetty caramel. Wow. I'm still thinking about it. The interior is slick - painted in a grey and blue pallet, with massive floor to ceiling windows, minimalist lighting and contemporary art, it's got a serene feel, and manages to thread the line successfully between sophistication and quirkiness. The staff were on point - friendly, efficient and knowledgable. Then there's the price. If you count the bread, amuse bouche, three courses and the truffles at the end, you're essentially getting a five course meal for 38 euro. Incredible value. With wine, 55 euro. Worth every cent. This is the type of place that Celbridge has been crying out for. They're going to do exceptionally well. More power to them.

It's hard to know where to start when something is just so damn good…read more.... Contemporary , bright and welcoming decor this family run restaurant is exactly what celbridge needs! The food is unreal.... My pics do not do it justice . Cooked to absolute perfection.... I hadnt had duck egg since my granny's house years ago and it just brough back some great memories. The beef.... Mouthwatering, amazing flavour! I also got a choc desert. Whopper! Tasted a spoonful of my mates Creme brûlée and sweet holy Jesus . Drooooool! The staff were attentive and lovely. Oh and have I mentioned it's finished off with complementary choc truffles. And even better..... The price..... My entire meal including 3 glasses of wine plus tip was only 55 euro! Well done guys.... I'll Defo be back

Had a great little stop in this cafe for a quick lunch. Fun & quirky, amazing staff and the price…read morepoint doesn't break the wallet. We only ordered a salad and french onion soup but both were delicious and came out fast! Final Verdict: I'd highly recommend this place especially for a decent lunch.

A little slice of France by the castle in Dublin. The ambiance is just perfect and the food…read moreoutstanding. They have only fix price menu of 2 items (appetizer + entre) and 3 adding desert. There are 10 apps and entres to chose from, all traditional French brasserie staples. The wine list is very good with plenty of choices. The food is excellent and plenty full. We had a the escargots served in the shell (I usually prefer in crock but these were very good. The wife had the mussels and I had the duck. Both were delicious. We also tried the crème brûlée. Also very good.

Absolutely loved it here! Irish beef with French cooking techniques make for a great combination…read more The ribeye a well marbled and flavorful cut and was cooked perfectly. Really enjoyed the way the vegetables were prepared as well. Presentation of everything was gorgeous. Mashed potatoes were just ok, I'd suggest opting for a different side. Nice cocktail menu. Servers were attentive but not overbearing. We will be back next time we're in Dublin!

We were looking for lunch and saw the luncheon specials posted at Boeuf. Took a chance and glad…read morewe did. Lots of locals. Great service and good food. The steak and chicken were seasoned and cooked perfectly!

Good - The Parmesan pastry starter and the chocolate truffles at the end of the meal were good…read more Bad - Service was abysmal for a restaurant that touts Michelin accreditation across every website and social media platform. We were seated at 7:05 and were not waited on until 7:30, drinks did not arrive until 7:40, first course came out well past 8:00pm. The table next to us had to specifically request that waiters actually describe the plates they were serving, to which they responded by bringing out the menu so they could read the description of the dish?? My wife tried to order a dirty martini but alas no olives in the whole restaurant which seems kind of crazy when you have a full bar. Food was aesthetically pleasing while lacking in almost every other department, particularly the smoked tuna starter and the turbot. Some might even go so far as to call it borderline unseasoned.

This restaurant has been serving French inspired food since the late 90's and a Dublin institution…read more The menu is classic French with Irish touch. Shame there is so little for vegetarians and both dishes on the menu were pasta dishes. Having been to many restaurants in France you notice the huge change in menus and choices for vegetarians. You have to order all the courses up front. The wine list and cocktail list is also quite extensive albeit a bit pricey. It is quite a cosy space with nice seats and ironed white table cloths. Staff are very welcoming and efficient but not very engaging. Missing the Irish friendly touch in the service. Food is quite nice here, nothing spectacular. Food lacked a bit of seasoning but the flavors were good. I absolutely loved my soufflé for dessert and the steak was cooked to perfection. The black truffle with the entree and main was not very intense or flavorful. Overall a nice meal and I would come back here again.

My daughter and I had a lovely meal here. We both had the fish and chips which was so light and…read morecrispy, with a Guinness. Literally, a perfect meal for a dreary day. We started with the cauliflower, we devoured it. I am so glad we ordered the large. My daughter doesn't even really like cauliflower so you can imagine how yummy it was. The atmosphere was comfortable and casual. Our waiter was a delightful young man from Argentina.

We are new to the Goatstown area, and every time we walked by Farmer Brown's the energy looked so…read morefriendly and laid-back. We finally went and I was not disappointed! First, the variety of seating is great (outdoor picnic tables, transition porch with retractable roof, and very cozy interior). Service was fast and friendly, and I loved getting to visit the two donkeys after I ate. I am a vegetarian, so I was going to do my boyfriend a favor + the vibes and didn't anticipate really loving anything on the menu for me. I ordered the cauliflower wings, and they were some of the best I have ever had...plus the portion was generous! My boyfriend got the wings and was so happy (but he also couldn't stop eating my cauliflower wings!). Also, I highly recommend talking a walk along the River Dodder after!