It was raining and I was reluctant to leave my hotel for lunch but I made the right choice in walking to The Little Kitchen. I was treated to a fabulous three-course meal. It began with a warm goat cheese salad with pomegranate seeds and fresh greens in a light dressing. Delicious. The roasted chicken was spectacularly presented and delightful. I was so full I took the Irish cheese assortment back to my hotel and enjoyed it that night. The restaurant was quiet but cheerful and the service was excellent. I'm so glad I ventured out on a blustery day. It was worth it. Best meal I've had in Ireland! read more

I was disappointed. The reviews of Little Kitchen were so positive and while we enjoyed a nice meal here, it was not memorable or special. The space is close, but that's not uncommon in restaurants in Dublin. Frankly, I'm not sure it would be possible to put more tables or people in this space. My experience was that the staff were rushed, they felt stressed, and for me, this is a significant red flag. We enjoyed the appetizers, the Goats Cheese and super food salad and steamed Irish mussels. They were very tasty. The Filet of Cod was good, not great. Ditto the Pan Roasted Kitchen. But for me, it was the ambience that significantly affected my experience in not a positive way. read more

What a cute neighborhood restaurant! We had the beef short rib and wild mushroom risotto and both were deliciously comforting. The appetizers were good, but I think their entrees were even better. The lunch and dinner menus were similar. I only wish I came here with a larger group so I could have sampled more on the menu. read more

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Found it on Yelp, it was identified as seafood restaurant and to our surprise, main entrees were all meat dishes, hardly any seafood. Feminine themed portraits and paintings of well known figures on the wall, including Marilyn Monroe. A small busy neighborhood restaurant, cozy and friendly atmosphere, great service and good food. The prices were moderate. We ordered: 3*Soup of the day: celeriac soup was light and good. 5*Tiger Prawn Risotto-Chilli, Roasted Red Peppers Soft Herbs and Parmesan: generous portion with lots of prawns. Fresh and tasty. 3*Chargrilled Pork Chop on the Bone-Hasselback New Baby Potatoes, Braised Savoy Cabbage, Leek and Mustard Sauce: very good gravy. Portion was big. Cabbage was tasty. Good food but nothing fancy. 3*Rump of Lamb-Dauphinoise Potatoes, Broccoli, Parsnip Puree, Charred Baby Leek, Red Wine Jus: per normal. I would order it again, but nothing special. 4*Black Forest Chocolate Mousse, Honeycomb, Chantilly Cream: pretty good. 4*Selection of Irish Cheeses, Crackers, Chutney Grapes and Apples: liked the arrangement. read more

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Best meal I've had in Dublin so far. The spot is small, tucked away from the craziness of most tourists, and it is really cozy. I was solo and made a reservation with no problem. I ordered the short rib for my main course -- both the meat and the sides were phenomenal. I also got the apple crumble for dessert. It was the perfect level of sweet. The wait staff was also very friendly and went out of their way to check on me repeatedly. Definitely a must try. read more

Visiting from the U.S. came across a cute, quaint little eatery. Absolutely worth the stop. Great service, great food, and great ambiance! Enjoyed every second, and our server, Filip, just rounded out the meal! Make sure to swing on in and enjoy the BEST Ireland has to offer! Thank you "The Little Kitchen" for a fantastic experience! read more

The Little Kitchen - Chicken, and Mushroom Risotto dinner! Also had the vegetable soup for staters....all EXCELLENT! - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

This is a wonderful small restaurant! You definitely need a reservation. We did the early bird two course and the EB three course. The selections were fabulous and the servings were large. Service was outstanding. The chocolate mousse is a must! read more

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After wandering over here late after work, we were almost disappointed as they said they were full. At the last second they said they could squeeze us in fitting 3 people in a 2 person table but we were grateful for the table! The Little Kitchen is a gem and everything from the decor, service, food, and wine was perfect. This was my favorite meal during this trip with fresh and vibrant flavors. If I lived here I would want to live next to this restaurant and have it as my neighborhood dinner spot. Prawn Risotto with Roasted red peppers, soft herbs, parmesan €9.80 Pan-fried fillet of Sea Bass, Pea puree, sautéed potatoes, tomato salsa €22 Half baked chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream €6.50 read more

The cutest, coziest and romantic place I have EVER come to in Dublin after my 40+ years of coming here. Anita is so inviting and is very inviting. Such great service!!! I love this place and it is a reason to come back to Dublin!! You all know I don't give five stars often. You need to come here!!!! Also it is in a super cool part of town that everyone should venture to. On top of everything, the music is playful and upbeat and not too loud so you can enjoy conversations and feel the vibe. read more

The Little Kitchen - "Goats" cheese, beet, pear, tomato, pesto and balsamic salad. Super fresh and amazing combination of flavors!!! - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

The only reservation we could get was 6:15, but consequently we were able to avail ourselves of the Early Bird Special - €36 for 3 courses. I was delighted with my goat cheese salad and (generously portioned) short rib, as well as the excellent fire-and-ice crème brûlée with sorbet. My companions were also happy with their choices. The waiter recommended an excellent Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Cosy room, lively and friendly vibe. Highly recommended. read more

This restaurant and its staff are fantastic. The food was great. The server was very accommodating for my son's picky tastes. The food was well priced. There are very few tables, so reservations are essential. We parked on the street around the corner, which was easier than I thought it would be. read more

Probably the best dinner we had in Ireland. My husband's short ribs were the best he's ever had and my hake fish was super fresh delicious. Not a lot of space between the tables but it was fun to talk to fellow diners at next table. A great find. read more

A little underwhelming for me. Had the prawn risotto and the ribeye. Risotto was not creamy, and the sides with the ribeye were French fries and dressed greens. While steak was good quality, it should be served with much better accompaniments. Would not recommend. read more

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I'm not even done with the food and I had to leave a rating. This place is excellent. We've been eating in London and Dublin for 10 days and this was outstanding. read more

The food was tasty, the service OK. Overall our meal was unpleasant because of the noise level. Too many people crammed into too small a space. Normal table conversation kept rising in volume as the place filled up. I had to walk sideways to squeeze past the other diners as we left with our ears ringing. I won't be back. read more

Excellent food excellent atmosphere... Very cozy very relax... And the food is outstanding... I highly recommend this place if you're ever in Dublin! read more

Excellent food excellent service I had the short ribs. It was amazing one of my best meals in Ireland. The staff was super sweet and friendly and knowledgeable.. read more

A tiny place, we had an amazing meal and experience. Our waiter was excellent. The food was excellent. Just one of those evenings where you're almost giddy walking back to your hotel cause it was so good. read more

Delicious food- my husband and I were impressed. I had the salad for the starter, the risotto for the main and the chocolate cake for dessert. My husband had the seafood. Great food and we were served pretty quickly. Great neighbourhood find. read more

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Great food at double the price! Located in the heart of Dublin, this charming restaurant offered us the best meal we had in Ireland.

Cyndy's Bottom Line: A hidden gem! 5*stars for well executed dishes by Chef Mary. We found this hidden gem on Yelp and absolutely loved it! It is literally "The Little Kitchen". We read that it is BYOW so went to the Spar store which is a couple of doors away. There is a €5 corkage fee for each bottle of wine. *Intimate restaurant serving high quality food. *Friendly service read more

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Absolutely Scrumptious!!! I had the pleasure of going for brunch a few weeks ago with a friend to The Little Kitchen on a raining Saturday afternoon. The food was amazing!! I'm still dreaming about the Baked shell pasta, crispy pancetta, grilled endive, bakes eggs with herbal crumble dish. Omg scrumptious! My friend got the Gratin of Donegal smoked haddock, spinach, potato, poached eggs, chives & crispy parmesan dish, which was just as delicious. The staff was lovely. The atmosphere of the restaurant was so pleasant it made us forget about the terrible rain storm outside. I'm looking forward to next time. read more

The Little Kitchen - Baked shell pasta, crispy pancetta, grilled endive, bakes eggs with herbal crumble. Omg delicious!!! - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

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An Intimate Dining Experience. Had a lovely three course meal September the 16th. The space is quite, "little" as the name implies. Two front of house staff. We had made reservations earlier and presented our Pandemic credentials. We had a lovely small table. Simple décor. Quite an interesting music selection played in the background. For starters I had the Little Kitchen Seafood Chowder and my wife had the Baked Brie, Wrapped in Parma Ham and Spring Pastry, Apple and Tomato Chutney. Hers was outstanding in its taste and texture. Mine was a light creamy chowder which was wonderful but not as wonderful as my wife's Brie. For mains I had the chef's special, an Herb Encrusted Hake with mint pea purée, spicy potatoes in tomato salsa which was done to perfection. My wife had Tiger Prawns Risotto, Chili, Garden Peas, Parmesan and Soft Herbs. While hers was good, my dish won the second round. For our desert course my wife had the Coconut and chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream, while I had the Selection of cheeses, apple and mango chutney, crackers. Both were excellent so I will call it a draw. Service was in the background, the décor was elegant, the food was excellent and we had a wonderful time. Highly recommended. read more

The Little Kitchen - Main course of Chefs Special Hake and Shrimp Risotto - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

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Starter - Seafood chowder has just right amount of spice Duck liver pate, creamy light Lamb shank - crisp with bit of crunch exterior, without drying the interior, moist, fall off the bone, right amount of fat and tendon that gives buttery texture 3 sides of vegetables love it. Irish steak Host was very kind to seat us and squeezed us in despite no reservation read more

We had an AMAZING Saturday brunch here! I got the French Toast with bacon and eggs, and it was certainly the best homemade French Toast I have ever had. It took a little bit for our food to come out, but it was very worth it. I was recommended this restaurant by a family member living in Dublin, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Dublin. read more

The Little Kitchen - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

Great addition to the neighbourhood! J and I had dinner here the other weekend with some friends and we thoroughly enjoyed our food. To start J had the prawn risotto and I went with the goat cheese salad. My salad was nice but the clear winner with the risotto. Excellent flavours and a sizeable serving of prawns. For mains I went with the cod and J selected the lamb. Again, my cod was pretty good but J's lamb was melt in your mouth delicious. Given the overly generous portion sizes for our starters and mains the four of us opted to share two desserts rather than go solo. The half baked chocolate cake was a soufflé of sorts and we all really enjoyed it. The fresh strawberry tart on the other hand was basically pie crust filled with berry yogurt and topped with strawberries. Pass. The atmosphere here is cute and cosy and we LOVE that it us BYOW. Will return! read more

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The food was fantastic. The service exquisite. The portions were generous. And the prices were too good to be true. For a few Euro more than a burger and chips, we all had three courses - each one better than the last. True to its moniker, there are very few seats so a reservation would be recommended on busy evenings and weekends. read more

A mile or so south of The Quay, this gem is worth the effort to get there. Open about 7 years, it has quite a local following so you will need reservations. The service is attentive, the food well prepared and beautifully presented. Prices are very reasonable due to the distance from the touristy areas. Our group of five had the Sesame Seed crusted Salmon, braised short ribs, Risotto with Shrimp and Vegetable Polenta with a bottle and glass of wine plus dessert: total was $177. read more

Walking around Dublin looking for a late lunch and found the Little Kitchen. They were just about to close for a midday break but the host graciously let us in. Shared 3 small plates: orzo, risotto and feta/sweet potato. Delicious and fresh. Mains were the hake, butternut squash soup and pork/onion meatballs. Soup was rich and creamy, the hake cooked perfectly and the meatballs juicy. One small complaint - the sauce for the meatballs was too rich and creamy (and too much of it). Very tasty food with wonderful service so pop in when you're nearby ! read more

Oh wow, wow wow wow. What a find! Despite many efforts over the past couple of years I have never managed to secure a table in the Vintage Kitchen, so when I heard it had a little sibling I set my sights here instead for a date night and was so so glad I did. From the cute décor to attentive staff to the byob policy, everything worked for me and I'm planning a return visit in the very near future. There are 2 nightly weekend seatings and as we had tickets for later in the evening we went for the 6:30pm slot. To start I had the prawn chilli risotto which was a very generous portion and stuffed with prawns. I often find you get 3 or 4 in this type of dish but they had mountains of them in this one, really flavoursome and just the right level of kick. He went for the link which came wrapped in a thin crisp ham and with mussels which he really enjoyed. For main I got pan fried cod which came with a potato hash, asparagus and caviar, which I haven had before and wont be bothering my arse with again, even if I'm bribed with a Bollinger accompaniment. Luckily this was served on a seashell not as a part of the main dish, the rest of which was lovely. He got lamb, which was a large cut on the bone and came with potato and veg, it was perfectly cooked and fell from the bone. We finished off with a shared dessert of strawberry tart and baileys coffees which were perfection. A total bill of €78 was icing on the cake! read more

Fantastic meal, wonderful service. Enjoyed a special valentines dinner and can't wait to go back.

Super friendly staff and owner. Very personable, this is a rare thing to experience these days. Food was absolutely amazing, the presentation I have to say was 10/10. I went there for the 2 for 1 brunch offer they had for one day and one day only- I was surprised to see very little people availing of this fantastic promotion but luckily i came across it on facebook. Myself and my friend were delightfully full leaving with more coins in our pocket- diffenteily got value for money. This place is also byow so I'll definitely be returning with more friends for dinner. read more

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This cosy little Ballsbridge gem is about as good as it gets. Warm, attentive service, interesting things to look at on the walls, delicious food. A win. We called last minute and scored a late seating. We brought a bottle over from the house (no cork fee) and had a two course menu. My first course--a chili, red pepper, prawn risotto--was out of this world. One of the best risottos I've ever had. Serious fangirl, here. My main was a generous helping of cod over flavorful veggies. I'm pretty sure my dining companion loved the food. He didn't look up and didn't even offer to share a bite of the lamb! In short, generous portions, genuine and friendly service, warm and cosy atmosphere. All that for a reasonable price in Dublin. What a great place to bring a favorite wine (or buy one next door?) and relax for the evening. Thanks- you made our night. Can't wait to try brunch. read more

Great food and coffees. Orange juice is really nice, very friendly. We had the Irish breakfast and french toast. Also sampled some Croatian wine, vinia Laguna read more

This place was lovely. A bit on the pricier side but given the taste, large portions, and excellent service - it was well worth it. For an appetizer, I got the pepper and shrimp risotto and it was AMAZING. It was very filling and I honestly could have just gotten that and been fine. My husband got the Cajun chowder and he was convinced his was better but he liked both dishes a lot. I got the cod and mussels for my main and everything was delicious again. This is a wonderful little spot for a romantic date night and some great seafood! read more

The Little Kitchen - The cod with mussels and caviar - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

Lovely staff, amazing customers service. No matter the price anything you order is worth the money and enjoyment of the delicious treats. They have the best chef in the whole of Dublin as she always makes the best presentation of the food and everything is very clean and hygienic. One of best restaurants I ever ate in, and it feels like home. These guys deserve all the tips they can get! Thanks to Mary and Steven and the rest of the staff this place is more than just a restaurant read more

Fantastic food brilliant atmosphere great little wine list. This is a it to be missed experience. I had dinner I can only assume the lunch is also fantastic. And I would love to try the Saturday brunch. read more

The Little Kitchen - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

Tried this place based on a friend's recommendation while home in Dublin for the holidays and it became one of the highlights. We were there for the Christmas menu and had the pork belly starter, the goats cheese starter, the hake and the lamb shank. Everything was delicious and presented well. We were with a a party of 8 and nobody was disappointed. I can't recall if they had a drinks menu but they don't charge corkage so we brought our own which was a nice touch. There's a shop beside it if you need to pick something up. It is a small place and seems to be gaining in popularity so you probably need a reservation. read more

Delicious shrimp risotto! Snug and friendly. Owner has great sense of humor. Recommend highly.

Excellent food. Probably the best we've had since visiting Ireland. Highly recommended