Stopped in at Cedar Tree for dinner and absolutely loved the vibe. It's super welcoming and the…read morebeautiful mosaic tiles on the walls really make the place feel special. I went with the chicken mansef for my main course and it was seriously good. The chicken was tender, and the rice was perfect, but the best part was definitely the texture and flavor burst from the pomegranate seeds scattered on top. That little bit of sweet and sour pop really made the dish stand out. Excellent food, a gorgeous atmosphere, and friendly service.

Very convenient location. Music playing. Food was delicious. We had a reservation and we were…read moreseated right away. On a busy night it might be helpful to make a reservation. We were so hungry we just took photos of the appetizers. We ordered the early specials. I had hummus and mixed Kafta chicken and beef with spicy potatoes. Husband ordered Arayess as a starter. Then spiced chicken kafta. He really enjoyed the meal. Our tea and coffee was delicious

Spotted Shouk on Dublin's The Eater Essentials and we booked this dinner res as our first night…read more Overall, the food was fantastic, great price point. and portion sizes were fantastic. Shouk's interior is very cute, with high ceilings and an open set up allowing you to dine outside, in a room connected to the outdoor space, or a darker, "indoor" area. food: Fantastic. As someone who is GF and was worried about this when traveling abroad, the GF options where fabulous and the restaurant is very accommodating. The food was fresh and served warm right as it was finished - huge plus service: Servers were kind and lovely :) Every table reservation gives you 1hr and 45 minutes to dine. if you're running late, you won't lose your table but you'll just be seated for a shorter amount of time - keep that in mind :) ambiance: The only reason I'd give Shouk 4 stars is because of the distance of the tables. In the room connected to the outdoor space where we were seated, things did feel a bit cramped. The restaurant has an "open kitchen" where you can see your food being cooked and come out which is great, but we did sit right next to the kitchen and things got a bit stuffy, despite the doors being open outside. Not sure if this was ventilation or the fact that there were many tables and folks dining that night, but that's the only thing i'd change about our experience.

We schlepped across to the north side in search of a special midweek late lunch. Very handy parking…read morearound the corner. The restaurant is right beside Drumcondra railway station, tucked into a corner of the Old St Vincent's Centre for the Deaf. Inside a cosy but buzzy dining room greets you with an impressive number of hungry diners tucking in to the Middle Eastern/Lebanese fare. We ordered a large mezze to share together with a Batta which is mostly roast sweet potatoes stuffed with lamb mince, yoghurt and spices. Absolutely fantastic. The mezze came with plentiful flatbreads which we hungrily filled with deliciousness and devoured. As it was lunchtime, we decided not to have any wine but I'd be pretty confident it would only be better with a crisp Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. As it was, we had some sparkling water instead and agreed it was a standout meal that was filing but also vaguely healthy. Service was speedy and attentive and we emerged into the sunshine to begin, once again, the odyssey across the Liffey. We will be back.

Nestled on Parnell Street, which is known for its diverse food scene and proximity to the…read moreever-popular O'Connell Street, Rotana Cafe is a "blink and you'll miss it" storefront; the interior space is clean and café-style, with simple seating and a glass case displaying various Lebanese delights. The vibe is relaxed, efficient, and no-frills, with the comforting aroma of charcoal-grilled meats and freshly baked bread filling the space. At around 6:30pm on a Friday night, the restaurant was almost completely full, and I'm glad our party of five made a reservation in advance, as we were immediately seated. The menu is extensive, ranging from your familiar favorites like Falafel and Halloumi to generous Mezze platters and large-format entrees. Prices are fairly standard for Dublin (€20-30pp) if you split several dishes among multiple people, tapas style. We began with a couple orders of their Fresh Lebanese Oven Bread (€2.50/pc); while it seems like a steep price to pay for a piece of bread, it's a generous portion, and it comes pillowy and warm out of their ovens, ready to be dipped in a variety of sauces. As a group, we decided to just split a lot of appetizers; we started off with their Warak Inab (€9.90), which were tender, stuffed vine leaves with toothsome rice, tomato, and parsley, with a hint of lemon juice and olive oil. Their Falafel (€6.50 for 4 pc) is solid if not stellar; each ball was expertly fried, but we found them a bit bland. Their Sambousek Cheese (€7.90) is what I can only describe as an elevated Lebanese mozzarella stick: a deep-fried pastry filled with feta and mozzarella, accented with herbs. I enjoyed that this wasn't too greasy, and the cheese had a lovely, slightly-melty texture. Their Halloumi Cheese (€9.50) was fried and grilled, with a mild flavor, complemented by the fresh earthiness of mint, tomatoes, cucumber and basil pesto sauce. Their Manakeesh were a standout - described as a "Lebanese Pizza" with very thin dough, we ordered their Manakeesh Halloumi Cheese (€12.90) topped with melty halloumi cheese and toasted sesame seeds, as well as their Manakeesh Meat & Tomato (€13.90) with minced lamb, tomatoes, red peppers, and pomegranate dressing. We appreciated the tender, slightly-stretchy dough, as well as the balanced combination of flavors and textures that each Manakeesh came with. Each was easily shareable - a bit larger than an American personal-sized pizza. Their Lamb Kofta BBQ (€16.90) comes with a juicy, charcoal-grilled minced lamb skewer, mixed salad, tahina sauce on top and on the side, and Lebanese Pitta Bread. The meat is well-seasoned and the tahina sauce is creamy and delicious, but we wanted a slightly larger portion of meat for the price. Lastly, we split a 2-person portion of their Kunafa (€16.90 for 2-portion) among the five of us, which is crunchy, string-like dough combined with stretchy, sweet mozzarella cheese, baked and lightly flavored with a homemade honey syrup. The mix of crunchy dough, stretchy cheese, and sticky honey made for a lovely contrast, though our Lebanese friend remarked that this version was much more red in color than she was used to. I will also say that we found this a bit overpriced for what it was.is brusque but not unfriendly, and relatively fast, even on a busy Friday night. There are cheaper Middle Eastern options for a quick bite, but this is a place I'd return to for a good sit-down meal! All in all, Rotana City is a decent option for Lebanese food in Dublin; it's pricey for what it is (especially with the mandatory service charge), but probably one of the only places where you can find such an extensive menu with both familiar favorites and traditional dishes. Service is a bit slow but friendly, and everything was solid if not stellar - not a place I'd go out of my way for, but a good option if you're craving Middle Eastern food!

Waiters are friendly and portions are great for the price, but i did not enjoy the food that…read moremuch.... texture and flavors of almost everyhing i had lambs falafel or tabouleh were not that great .. i eat so often lebanese food that i really have some issues there. Not bad but not top... i did not finish any of my ordered items.

It disappeared. No longer there which is too bad because I really enjoyed the food about a year…read moreago, last time I was in Dublin.

Fantastic waitstaff! Very friendly and attentive. The vegetarian moussaka was great. The raspberry…read morecheesecake was good too. BOYW was fantastic too. Liquor store is around the corner too. Come here for a fantastic meal!

This was one of the best meals we had in Ireland. Wow was it flavorful! The service was also…read moreamazing. I highly recommend the sampler platters. They have vegetarian and non vegetarian versions. The hummus was fantastic and so was the tabouli. It was some of the best I have ever had and that is saying something! The cheese rolls were a separate order and I loved them so much! The pickles are wonderful- super sour and tangy. Perfect! We ordered a side order of them. The olives were hit and miss. My chicken kabobs were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The dipping sauce was also a wonderful addition to the meal. I really can't say enough about the meal. Highly recommended.

We wanted something not fried as most of the pub food was starting to get a bit much so we found…read morethis gem about a 15-20min walk from our hotel. Here's how it went! Greeted and sat quickly by the owner who put us at his table and welcomed us himself. He apparently was a big local name in immigration as it took him 18yrs to get legal status apparently. From Syria and the nicest guy. We had great conversation for over 30min and he kept apologizing for "boring" us but we assured him it was wonderful to have such great conversation. He shared his family a bit and we ours and some books and educational conversations. He was very well read and super to speak with while at the same time his food was amazing. The hummus was the best I have ever had and I've had a lot over the years from different areas (Jordan, etc). Highly recommend for a nice evening and great conversation if you happen to get the pleasure to meet the owner!

great service and great fresh food 5/5 i always get their chicken kebab wrap and the owners are…read morevery nice

Visiting Ireland for the first time, I did my best to read up on good places to grab breakfast,…read morebaked goods in Dublin and Brother Hubbard popped up on a few lists, Reddit posts, so I put it on my list to try and I'm glad I did! I walked in on a Wednesday morning, right as they opened at 9am, and was seated immediately. The sit-in part of Brother Hubbard is bright, relaxing, spacious with plenty of tables inside and there's a patio outside with plenty of tables as well. The waitress came over with a menu and gave me plenty of time to look it over. She was very courteous and pleasant, checking in throughout my time there, never hovering. For breakfast, I ordered an Americano, a ginger scone, and their Irish Oat Porridge - Classic. Their porridge is organic oats made with milk and with ordering it as "Classic", it was served with cream and honey. Starting with the ginger scone, this was another case of a perfectly baked scone - Crispy, golden exterior with a moist, buttery interior. The flavor of ginger was perfectly balanced and the raisins inside were a nice supplement to the scone. The porridge was really good, I loved the creaminess of it! Both did a nice job of filling me up and setting me up for the day of walking to come. Funny enough, around 3:30pm, I stopped here again to grab a mid-afternoon treat and ordered the chocolate and hazelnut Babka, their soft bun filled with chocolate and toasted hazelnuts. This pastry was crazy tasty! A slightly crispy exterior with a croissant-like inside chocked full of chocolate and those toasted hazelnuts. This was so rich and truly decadent. Brother Hubbard is a gem of a breakfast and pastry spot! I appreciate the relaxing café environment with friendly staff and high-quality food. I know if I come back to Dublin, I'd come back to grab breakfast, or perhaps another Babka.

I heard Brother Hubbard was the restaurant to eat at to start your day, so finally checked it out…read moreon my last day in Dublin. Brother Hubbard is a solid spot for breakfast and brunch, serving entrees, lighter fare and offers a pastry assortment that will have you pondering about getting takeout. I visited Brother Hubbard on a Sunday, half an hour after it opened and was able to be seated immediately. However, the brunch rush came afterwards and by the time I left, the entire place was filled. It's popular. And yes, it's the same spot Phil Rosenthal ate at. I even saw the owner who was featured on the show here, helping out with clearing tables and so forth. I ordered the traditional Irish breakfast and an iced chai latte. The food was good and actually, not as heavy as I anticipated. It came with an egg, sausage, bacon, beans and a pudding, which I had to look up. It's ground meat with oats and is molded into a patty. It didn't taste bad, so can see why it's served around these parts of the world. And the meal also came with another item I had to look up, colcannon bread, which was a potato bread with kale. And it was my favorite part of the breakfast! Delicious. If you're looking for a breakfast spot in Dublin, then I'm pretty sure you already know about Brother Hubbard, which is popular, all for good reason. The food was tasty, service was friendly and I loved how bright and welcoming the restaurant was. I was satisfied.

Owned by Adel Sallam, this restaurant is upstairs and a take away pizza lounge downstairs…read more On Monday night late, we were the only folks in the place. The Kharouf Manssaf is absolutely fabulous with spicy flavors and they gave us a complimentary hummus dish with pita as a starter. The waitress was quite friendly and wanted to be sure we enjoyed the evening. Wish we could eat here regularly, or they open a branch in LA. Yes, it's that good!

Had lunch here yesterday and it was delish! Great, romantic ambiance. Fresh, flavorful food. And…read morespeedy friendly service! Also, really good value on the lunch menu. Thanks!

I made a work trip to Ireland earlier this month staying at the Camden Court Hotel. Zaytoon is…read moreacross the street from the hotel and it's open late. They have a good selection of Mediterranean cuisine (shish kabobs, falafels). I've eaten there most at the end of the night of hanging out at different pubs and their food really hit the spot. I remember their beef shish or falafel meals. Their meat and falafel balls seem fresh and their stuff includes fresh veggies. They turn their orders around very quickly at late night, either for dine-in or take-away. They have plenty of dine-in seating. Zaytoon and its staff were very helpful at the late night rush, I'm assuming they're just as good during the day.

Zaytoon is a Persian restaurant offering a fast-casual menu of Mediterranean-influenced kebabs and…read moreother dishes. I tried the Beef Kebab, the Koobideh (spiced ground lamb and beef), and the Falafel (herbaceous chickpea fritters). The kebabs were juicy and flavorful, but the falafels were too soft, wet, and crumbly for my liking. The family-style menu also came with hummus, tzatziki, a spicy chili sauce, salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, red onion, pickled red cabbage), and freshly-baked rounds of taftoon flatbread. Overall, everything we tried was flavorful, healthy, and came at a reasonable price for the quality of food!

Great little place in North Dublin Well worth the walk from…read moreCity Centre The chicken curry was scrumptious, and the salad was crisp and fresh and minty and delicious The service was friendly and fast, and the food was piping hot when we got it Chicken over rice was super tasty

This place was wonderful. It had a mixture of Mediterranean dishes from Italian to middle eastern…read more We had a little of both and enjoyed each item. We had mixed kebab with lamb and chicken. It had a lovely salad and fresh pita. The meat was perfectly seasoned and well portioned. We also had the chicken Alfredo with salad. It had a light cream and cheese sauce. Not heavy at all. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the salad added a fresh bite to the meal. The lemon and ginger tea was a lovely ending to a delicious meal. The staff were friendly and helpful. It was relaxed with a beautiful interior that was fun and festive. Recommend if you are in the area to try it.