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Roly's Bistro

4.4 (1373)
€31 to €50
Seafood
7 Ballsbridge Terrace, Dublin, Co. Dublin D04 DT78

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Roly's Bistro first opened its doors in 1992 and has served traditional European cuisine ever since. Lunch is served in the Bistro on Wednesday to Sunday with Monday and Tuesday lunch being served in The Terrace Restaurant. Dinner is served in the Bistro seven evenings a week. The menu caters for most palates with a Goat's cheese and vegetable tart and a selection of meat dishes from Roly's butcher block, such as sirloin steak and rib of prime Irish steak. Roly's Bistro is famous for it's fresh Dublin Bay Prawns Scampi & Chips, Fresh Dublin Bay Prawns with Garlic, Chilli & Ginger Butter and Dublin Bay Prawn Cocktail.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Paul Cartwright

What 1,373 people are saying

Roly's Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin 4

    Best Overall

  • Dublin 4

    Best Food

  • Dublin 4

    Best Value

  • Dublin 4

    Good for business meals

  • Dublin 4

    Good for groups

  • Dublin 4

    Healthy

  • Dublin 4

    Neighborhood gem

  • Dublin 4

    Great for fine wines

  • Dublin 4

    Romantic

  • Dublin 4

    Good for special occasions

  • Dublin 4

    Lively

  • Dublin 4

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Roly's Bistro offers "excellent service and excellent food," with a delightful atmosphere that makes it a "favorite Dublin area restaurant." Consistently praised for "wonderful service" and a "delicious meal," it's perfect for gatherings. The varied menu and "attentive staff" ensure a "most enjoyable evening" for diners.
1,373 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful meal and excellent service - would highly recommend. Only complaint was that the table was a bit small for 6 people - everything else was great

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  2. B

    Munster2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of 4, two were held up. Took pic of menu, sent to late party and we ordered on their behalf. Meanwhile, I guess the floor manager? came over to tell us the kitchen closed at 3pm. It was 3pm and we'd already ordered for all 4. The rest of the wait staff varied in politeness/efficiency. Had to ask twice for more water. That being said, the place is lovely, the food is exceptional, the care taken over the side dishes alone screams class and expertise (take note less established restaurants) and we all 4 thoroughly enjoyed our meal. It was our first time but definitely won't be our last. Highly recommend.

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  3. Samuel

    New York City8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good not great. The service was terrible. It took a long time to get our drinks and order given. Then we get the food immediately. The waiter was obnoxious and had little time for us, just another tourist, after we finish dinner he throws a couple of menus for dessert and we never see him again. Finally we get the maitre’d to get our check

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  4. patrick

    Dublin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal as always. Good food, good service, good ambiance.

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  5. Liz VIP

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for lunch with friends, friendly staff and delicious food

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  6. Margaret

    Dublin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I hadn't eaten in Roly's since Covid and it was so much fun to be back. Delicious food beautifully cooked and served by exceptional and attentive staff. Thank you Roly's. I'll be back again very soon!

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  7. Gina

    Dublin3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptionally slow service. Has to ask for order to be taken and food took a long time to arrive. Inattentive service at table generally then with no one checking in drinks etc Food very good when it did arrive.

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  8. Patrick

    Dublin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always good at Roly’s, you can always rely on a high standard. Would be one of my favourite places to dine in Dublin.

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  9. Raymond

    Dublin14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A buzzy atmosphere on a Saturday night with lots of celebrating groups. The dining room is pleasant. Surprised to see the terrace area empty early

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  10. gabriela

    Dublin12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place, great service and delicious food :-)

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FAQs

Roly's Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 668 2611.

Roly's Bistro is rated 4.4 stars by 1373 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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7 Ballsbridge Terrace, Dublin, Co. Dublin D04 DT78

Additional information

  • Cross street
    7, Ballsbridge Terrace, Ballsbridge, Dublin D04 DT78
  • Neighborhood
    Ballsbridge
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    On street parking, particularly on the adjacent Herbert Park Road.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Cartwright
  • Additional
    Takeout
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