Went here for my birthday dinner on 2/1/16 - a table for 9... 5 star- Fantastic customer service! The nicest chowder I've ever had, delicious pork belly, and to die for half baked chocolate cake! BYOW and free corkage - amazing!! Reasonable prices and perfect portions! Everyone should try this place- top class! read more

The Vintage Kitchen - Pork Belly with black pudding & basil potatoes - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

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I've eaten here twice now, once for lunch and once for dinner. COST: Very, very reasonable, especially when you consider there is a BYOB policy WITHOUT CORKAGE! SURROUNDINGS: Not bad, pretty plain and simple with a mish mash of vintage items. Not very well put together, but equally it is not bad either. Its cosy and small and even though the tables are close together it is surprisingly private STAFF: Both times I found the staff friendly, helpful and they seemed to have a real joy for working in the place and genuinely appreciating their customers MENU CHOICE: Lots of choice but not too much. Something for everyone BOOKING: Impossible to get tables without booking for both lunch and dinner. However I reckon if you went in for a late lunch at about 2 or 3 you would easily be accommodated without a booking FOOD: For lunch I ordered the chowder and I was blown away. I am obsessed with chowder and am often disappointed, but not at the VC. I had also ordered a lamb shank for mains. I was horrified when I saw the size of the chowder. It was huge. I wanted to eat every scrap of it but felt I couldnt because I simply would not have been able to eat the main which I couldnt really cancel. The main was also huge. Over all The portions of food are too large, even for my husban who is a big man with a big appetite. If youre having lunch and if youre having the chowder, dont have anything else. I wasnt overly impressed by the dessert. In fact I found the chocolate dessert too sweet and lacking chocolate flavour and the fruit crumble too sharp Dinner, yet again could not resist the chowder. Its different every time. This time myself and my husband shared a chowder and so were both able to eat our mains no problem. I had ribeye. The best thing about the main was this little pot of spring onions and bacon in a kind of a creamy sauce. I can honestly say it is one of the best things I have ever eaten. It was the star of the dish! Again I was disappointed by the dessert. I didnt order one beccause I really was disappointed at my previous lunch. However my husband ordered dessert, cant even remember what it was. I had some of course but was glad I hadnt ordered one myself. OVERALL I ENJOYED THE ENTIRE EXPERIENCE AND I WILL CERTAINLY BE RETURNING. IT IS GREAT VALUE, GREAT SERVICE, GENERALLY GOOD, GOOD FOOD AND THE CHOWDER IS TO DIE FOR. I WOULD GO THERE DAILY FOR THAT ALONE! read more

No room at the inn. Have no idea if they are good or bad but they seemed quite excited to let me know they had no room for my business. Good riddance to you. No restaurant lasts very long and your days are numbered. Thanks for being such jerks. read more

I have eaten in some of the finest and well known food establishments across the world. Think the likes of Burger King in Leicester Square London, Pizza Hut in the Arndale Manchester, Taco Bell in an unknown location somewhere on a drunken night in NYC, Kentucky Fried Chicken on Westmoreland Street, Claire's Pizzeria (now takeaway only)in Clondalkin Village and Leo Burdocks in Howth. But the fare on offer in The Vintage Kitchen is in an entirely different bloody stratosphere. My fine lady friend and I were in celebratory mood as it was the anniversary of the day of her birth. We arrived at the charming Vintage Kitchen slightly early, so went next door to Mulligans Pub (as authentically Dublin as a syringe point robbery, highly recommended) to have a drink and wait for our table. I spilled a bit of my Heineken when cheers'ing my darling, but think I got away with it, and nobody slipped or hurt themselves on the small pool of errant lager that had inadvertently sprung forth from my bottle. When we returned to the Vintage Kitchen we were greeted warmly by our waitress and offered a selection of tables to sit at. Being the experienced, sophisticated restaurant folk we are, we wisely opted for the seat next to the bathroom as it had the most legroom and afforded us a view of the chefs at work. Sadly, I had injured my shoulder tying my shoes the day previously, so couldn't really turn around to experience the view, but my girlfriend certainly enjoyed it. The menu arrived and we were truly spoiled for choice. After much deliberation (and questions about what risotto actually is) I ordered the Risotto of chili, roasted red pepper, prawns, with garlic & soft herbs. My #cleaneating obsessed lovely ladyfriend opted for the Boilie log Goats cheese, caponata salad, grilled plum tomatoes, with lemon dressed salad leaves. My risotto was simply divine, and my ladyfriend enjoyed her salad, though seemed confused about how to eat the bread that accompanied it. American's huh? For our mains we both chose the Slaney river Slow roasted lamb shank, pancetta & caramelised onions, sautéed root vegetables & treacle gravy with sautéed potatoes. My girlfriend had previously made noises about trying vegetarianism, but after this meal I imagine she will think twice! The lamb shank was roasted to perfection. It fell of the bone when forked and was melt in the mouth delicious. The pancetta and caramelised onions were divine (we both agreed we would have ate them on their own if possible!) and even the vegetables were positively delicious. I'm not usually one for vegetables, so it's very hard for me to admit that! Our stomachs were both engorged with food,so after a few minutes we agreed to split a desert instead of ordering one each. The desert we chose (Half baked chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream) was a gooey delicious treat and the perfect way to round off our sumptuous dining experience. Every staff member we encountered was lovely too, from the friendly waitress to the good natured bald headed manager lad who didn't turn his nose up at our cheapo bottle of wine! The Vintage Kitchen is the finest dining establishment I've ever had the fortune to stuff my face at, and look forward to doing so again soon and for many years to come. 5/5!! read more

Really disappointing. Beware of the salesman waiter! I was excited about eating lunch here. I looked at the menu ahead of time and noticed it was more affordable at lunch - that is if you don't order the "specials" the waiter insists upon! We tried to order a few dishes but he was pushy and insisted on the specials...they were okay but not amazing. Well, when our check came, the specials were double the price of the lunch items! Had I known this, I would've eaten elsewhere. I carefully consider where I'm eating on vacation and look at menus ahead of time. This restaurant should be upfront about the price of their "specials". It felt deceitful. Being our last meal in Ireland, I wish we would've chosen a different spot. read more

Fantastic, Amazing food in a quirky restaurat, try the lamb its out of this world and this place has a great BYOW policy with no corkage.

Favorite spot in Dublin. Getting a reservation can be very difficult, so plan ahead. Space is tiny, and it's BYO but they keep some beer and wine around if you forget. Food is amazing and service is just as good. read more

Very reasonable lunch for quality. I had the pan fried hake with gnocchi. It was in a soup/sauce with greens, cherry tomatoes, and mussels. I also suggest ordering the bread. This is a very small restaurant, so reservations, especially for dinner are recommended. At dinner, they have 2 seatings, 6pm and 8:30pm. read more

This is an absolute hidden gem in Dublin. Any time i mention it to people they don't seem to know it exists. Not in the best of locations but its worth the extra effort! The decor is nothing special and the place is tiny, with tables slightly on top of each other but it is all worth it because the food here is outstanding. I have been 3 times now and never has it disappointed. The highlight for me so far has been a smoked salmon risotto which will forever be on my list of best dishes I have ever had. Make sure you book in advance! read more

BYOB and no corkage fee so I was sold on it before I event walked in the door. We brought some prosecco to start which they put in flutes. We then had starters of scallops or goats cheese salad, both of which were tasty and beautifully presented. For main, I had the special of Sea Bream and risotto. I had to de-bone the Seabream which I dont particularly enjoy when Im out for a meal. Dessert was beautiful and the atmosphere was warm and cosy. It was €30 for three lovely courses, the service was friendly and fun and the best part was we could drink all our own wine! I will definitely return read more

Tiny, with about 30 seats, I took a small group of Americans here for a good meal before they went home. We weren't disappointed and had a lot of fun with the menu and then a lot of fun with the food! Corkage is free so some of our party popped out to get wine in the local Spar. The service staff are really nice too. A lovely little spot, great personality, lovely food. read more

The Vintage Kitchen - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

Hands down the best BYOB restaurant in Dublin. Went here in December with my family and such great Christmassy vibes. Huge fan of the menu but make sure you arrive on an empty stomach. Reserve far in advance. read more

Best restaurant Ive ever been to! The one star review by Jason below is completely wrong. The menu is fixed price and the recommendations were amazing. This place has a cult following for a reason. It's amazing!!! Each dish was the best I've ever had. I wish people that come on here to leave only negative comments would keep their unfounded negativity at home with their miserable lives. Im an American living in Dublin and you are giving us all a bad rep. read more

Great service, great people and great FOOD. One of our top 5 meals of all time. Make sure to make a reservation as they book months (and months!) in advance. So worth it. read more

The food here was amazing. Being from New York I've eaten in the best restaurants. This place ranks at the top. Service was great. Open kitchen. They are so friendly and accommodating. I didn't have a lunch reservation and they got me in. It's packed for lunch and dinner. Make sure you have a reservation. The prawn risotto was splendid and the lamb shank was as well. For desert, you have to have the half baked chocolate cake with ice cream. This place is truly a gem. Compliments to the cooks and staff. read more

It's no surprise that VK are booked out until July 2015 (we found this out upon getting the check and inquiring about the next booking). 2 courses for €28 or 3 courses for €34. Small, quirky, retro, buzzing and casual bistro. We were seated at 8:20pm and by 8:30pm all 64 seats were full. The food was well presented, delicious and generous in portion size. It wasn't a case of "where is my food on this massive white plate?" that you may get in some Dublin restaurants. Three of us had the amazing smoked haddock chowder with chorizo and samphire which was a burst of contrasting flavours. Wow. One had hake wrapped in Parma with a side of a risotto ball. For mains, three of us enjoyed the succulent lamb shank with a medley of roasted veg. I loved how there were little 'blobs' of sauces around the plate such as mustard, wine reduction sauce and pesto! Our fourth diner had the dinner special, a pork belly which was eaten in its entirety. We shared one dessert- awesome boozy berry crumble. BYOW without corkage was a big bonus as the ENTIRE bill for 4 was only €131! You could spend this per person for an equivalent meal in Dublin with menu wine! Will return--- in July! :-) read more

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This was pure luck for us! Best food we had in Ireland, amazing service and wonderful atmosphere. Book well ahead!

The only negative is the cramped quarters. Really should give them 4.5 stars for that but food transcended this quibble. Good service, excellent food, great corkage policy. Irish food at its best - great value! read more

Spending some days on holiday in Dublin from the NYC area. This place is amazing and I'm sure to dream about this place. The seafood risotto, the haddock, the cod, the lamb shank... Everything is amazing. Just ordered dessert and can't wait to enjoy it. A must if you are in the Dublin area. Andy the host is by far one of the most hospitable and charming. A great place to enjoy a lovely dinner. read more

The Vintage Kitchen - We are human... The food is just as amazing as the message and the ambiance of this lovely place. - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

From the outside, it does not seem to be much, but the menu is really unique and the food lives up to (and exceeds) the description on the menu. Soup was great. So were the mushrooms. They don't serve alcohol, but you can order from Mulligan's next door, which just adds to the novelty. read more

Absolutely amazing food at such a good price. €55 for 2 starters and 2 mains and 2 bottles of wine (BYO - free corkage). The food was just so nice. It's not exactly the type of place you'd stay all night but that's because of the layout of the room. read more

Booked in advance and was not let down from the moment we went in till we left, food is amazing had chowder to start mouth watering and lamb shank for main, has to be tried to be appericated lovely will get back... read more

Beautiful food - desert especially! The half baked chocolate cake was amazing. The staff were friendly and never let our glasses go empty! The overall vibe and atmosphere was chilled and cosy - would definitely recommend to a friend! read more

The Vintage Kitchen - Half baked chocolate cake - Irish Near Me - Dublin, D

Very, very good. The combinations of flavors were unexpected and bloody strong. Crazy nice cooking at 25 euros for a two course dinner.

Believe the reviews. We had to "settle" on lunch as I only tried making a reservation one month out. Great food, great staff and reasonable prices. Lunch servings were huge. Quality was excellent. Would definitely come back if I'm back in Dublin. The seafood chowder alone was worth the flight from the States. The host/waiter/owner was a pleasure to talk to. read more

Disgusting!!! I went for lunch with a friend recently having had a great experience on my last visit, I so was really looking forward to eating here again. We had a later sitting for lunch so some of the menu options weren't available which was fine. When were arrived we were welcomed by a VERY loud man whose was friendly but a tad over animated. The table we sat at was beside a wall that was covered in flies. In fact I spent the whole of my lunch swatting them away! It makes you wonder about the hygiene of the place. We both had muscles to start which tasted nice at the time but sat on my stomach afterwards and which made my friend sick when she got home. My menu stated that my main dish had chorizo in it, which was fine, but it completely overpowered that rest of the dish to the extent that I could not taste anything else. So I sent the it back and when I explained why I couldn't eat it to the waitress she became very rude (having been pleasant earlier) and remained that way for the rest of our lunch.At that stage we just wanted to leave. All in all this was an extremely unpleasant and expensive lunch and needless to say I will not be going back. Avoid! read more

We visited here several months ago for dinner and could not wait to return, which I did last week for lunch. On both occasions the experience was unforgettable, for all the right reasons. The food and service left nothing to be desired. Be aware if you wish to visit here for dinner there is a waiting list of several months ! It is an unforgettable dining experience and at a reasonable price. We can't wait to return again and again. read more

good local food, cooked fresh, t-bone steak was all bone and not much meat, Pork belly was perfect, risotto lovely, cod dish was a bit bland, too hot and cramped, hard to savor a great dinner. read more