Restaurants near Merrion Square Dublin

49 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Fallon & Byrne Wine Cellar restaurant

1. Fallon & Byrne Wine Cellar

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South City Centre

Booked 16 times today

Nestled in the depths of Fallon & Byrne awaits the enchanting, candlelit Wine Cellar, adorned with shelves brimming with tantalizing wines sourced from every corner of the globe. Each selection has been carefully curated, ensuring an exquisite experience that pairs perfectly with our diverse all-day food menu, featuring Neapolitan-style pizzas and freshly crafted pasta. To alleviate those early week blues, we extend a special invitation: indulge in any of our retail wines in the Cellar for just €1 corkage every Sunday through Tuesday (excluding December).

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2. SOLE Seafood & Grill

4.6

Exceptional(4196)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • South William Street

Booked 26 times today

SOLE Seafood & Grill encapsulates the true taste of Ireland in the heart of Dublin, offering the ultimate dining experience for any occasion. A restaurant like no other; the chic interior is complemented by a stylish bar and tasteful food and drinks menu. Enjoy a warm Irish welcome in this stylish restaurant where the pleasure of fine wine and great food meets. From shore to soil, provenance is paramount in producing a menu full of show-stopping dishes such as the Captain’s Seafood Platter; a two-tier shared tower of grilled Irish lobster and steamed Roaring water Bay mussels, plus fresh oysters, prawns and Howth smoked Irish salmon, served with Guinness brown soda bread and traditional seafood accompaniments and sauces; or the Sole Meunière; a whole Dover sole, which is filleted at the table for you. Whatever the occasion, whatever your needs, we can assure you a memorable night of luxury and laughter at SOLE.

3. Amy Austin

4.6

Exceptional(406)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • South City Centre

Booked 10 times today

Wine bar on Drury Street serving delicious sharing plates along with a wide selection of wines.

4. Little Pyg

4.4

Awesome(561)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dame Street

Voted #1 Best Pizzeria in Ireland 2023Top #10 Cocktail Bar in Ireland 2023 Voted #27 Best Pizzeria in Europe 2023Award Winning Michelin Guide Italian pizzas with 50% less calories.48 hours fermentation of the dough go into our pizza making process and this is evident in the sumptuous authentic Neapolitan style pizzas, served by our specially trained chefs and Michelin Maestro Enzo Coccia. We source all the best ingredients from Italy.Signature Pygtails: Passion Pornstar, Tropicalya 1920 and our Signature Flat White Martini.

5. El Silencio

4.5

Awesome(311)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • South City Centre

Shhhhh El Silencio doesn't exist - we don't have a website or phone number but you can message us on instagram: @el_silencio_fffOur address is; Find the SECRET DOOR [inside] Pablo Picante Burrito Bar, 4 Clarendon Market, Dublin 2 xxAt El Silencio we specialise in Tacos & Margaritas with a dive-bar ambience. The music is loud and the drinks are strong ¡Andale! Our tacos use gf corn tortillas from Balam - a Mexican food business set up by Eduardo and his team in Dublin. We have an excellent array of plant-based options too including the Vegan Prison Tray.Our margaritas (11 different combinations and counting) use only the best 100% agave tequila and mezcal. We don't mess around with wine/whiskey/vodka/dessert/coffee - just margaritas & tacos cabrones!

6. Kicky's

4.6

Exceptional(159)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • South City Centre

Booked 10 times today

Kicky’s bring together Dublin’s top culinary and hospitality professionals. Inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean palette and augmented by the finest Irish ingredients, outstanding ambience and service.

7. NoLIta

4.3

Awesome(1040)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • George's Street

Booked 10 times today

Where the classic Italian Eatery and New York bar collide, NoLIta is all about the pursuit of good times.Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite, an office get together or a catch up with friends, our stunning menus and surroundings will fit your needs.

8. Drury Buildings

4.4

Awesome(1399)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • South City Centre

Booked 12 times today

Drury Buildings is an owner operated award winning Cocktail Bar, Restaurant and Venue in the heart of Dublin city centre.Above the bar is our lounge and dining room. This cosy and relaxing space set over two floors of the building is perfect if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of town and relax with a great bottle of wine, a cocktail and graze on our small plates and boards.Our menu is specially crafted to suit the taste buds of all guests while also ensuring that there is enough variety to cater to different dietary requirements.Our kitchen is a tapas-style cuisine that adds an element of fun and also encourages socializing, with a sharing-style menu.‘We never stop creating, we never stop evolving’

9. Glas

4.8

Exceptional(2019)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vegetarian / Vegan • South City Centre

Booked 7 times today

Ireland inspires us at Glas. We source the best local produce to produce an innovative and delicious menu with vegetables as the star. Glas is about exciting, eclectic flavours, complemented by a carefully curated menu of wines and cocktails. Children are welcome for lunch, but children under 10 are not catered for after 5.00 pm.Winner of Best Vegetarian Restaurant at RAI Awards 2023.Opening times:DinnerFrom 5pm: 7 nights a weekLunchFriday 12.00–2.45pmBrunchSaturday - Sunday 12.00-2.30pmEarly BirdSunday-Thursday: 5-5.45pm

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10. The Port House Dublin

4.5

Awesome(373)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Portobello

Booked 26 times today

The Port House is located in Dublin's city centre. The restaurant and bar is one in a family of five. The offering is tapas style dishes such as Piquillo con Pollo and Tosta de Salmon. The bar is open late over the weekend evenings and offers a wide selection of drinks at the bar.

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Radoslava
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4.0
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Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, great service, however, I've never been asked before to leave the place cause they need the table.. That left a bitter taste to our experience in The Port House.
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The Port House DublinPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Portobello
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Lynn
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5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Really happy, great for a family of 5 with two teenagers
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Isabelle'sPrice: Expensive• International• South City Centre
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4.4
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Thea
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Busy time of year, restaurant was packed but the service was great and the food was really good. Would recommend
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Drury BuildingsPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• South City Centre
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4.4
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laura
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Wondered by this place by chance, packed at lunchtime so I made a reservation for later that afternoon. Excellent vegan ramen - can't wait to go back!
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Yamamori South CityPrice: Expensive• Japanese• George's Street
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49 restaurants available nearby

1. Fallon & Byrne Wine Cellar

2. SOLE Seafood & Grill

3. Amy Austin

4. Little Pyg

5. El Silencio

6. Kicky's

7. NoLIta

8. Drury Buildings

9. Glas

10. The Port House Dublin

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