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The Unicorn 12b Merrion court, Merrion Row, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 V962
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Overview Photos Menu Reviews About this restaurant Good for special occasions Good for business meals Charming The Unicorn is an old popular Italian restaurant in Dublin. After closing a few years ago it has recently re-opened in 2024 under new management. It is located on Merrion Square, just a 10 minute walk from St. Stephen's Green. The Unicorn has been a cornerstone of Dublin's dining scene for decades, and under Kristan Burness's leadership, It will once again shine. The much loved Terrace, famous for long leisurely lunches will bring Merrion Court back to life with vibrant al fresco dining offering guests an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of the city.
View all details Additional information Dining style Casual Elegant
Cuisines Italian, Comfort Food, Beer Garden
Hours of operation Lunch
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Dinner
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Payment options Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef Kristan Burness
Neighborhood St Stephen's Green
Additional Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
The Unicorn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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4 based on recent ratings 4.3 Food 4.1 Service 3.7 Ambience 3.8 Value 5
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Loved For Dublin
Good for business meals
Dublin 2
Good for business meals
Review summary AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Unicorn in Dublin impresses with "excellent food," attentive service, and a "warm and inviting" ambiance. Known for its knowledgeable staff and "fantastic wine selection," it offers memorable dining experiences with "exquisite" dishes and "outstanding" cocktails. Some patrons note room for improvement in decor and menu variety, but overall, it's a "highly recommended" spot.
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Sandra VIP
Dublin 26 reviews
Overall 5 Food 5 Service 5 Ambience 5 5 starters 5 mains no complaints 👌 excellent pasta dishes. Scallops with blwest cork black pudding was highlight. Service was great. We will be back.
J
Judith VIP
Greater Boston 2 reviews
Overall 5 Food 5 Service 5 Ambience 5 Loved Alessandro our waiter! Food was perfect! Beautiful restaurant.
Overall 5 Food 5 Service 5 Ambience 5 The food the staff the ambience was absolutely excellent. Will recommend it to all our friends. Perfect location 👌. Our waiter was Allessandro and he was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave us great recommendations. He was polite friendly professional and just such a lovely enthusiastic person.Will definitely be returning.
Overall 3 Food 5 Service 5 Ambience 4 Disappointing as no Prosecco Spumante available in an Italian restaurant
Food was delicious
J
Janette VIP
Dublin 3 reviews
Overall 3 Food 3 Service 4 Ambience 3 The staff were great but unfortunately an odd damp musty smell on arrival and food quality was only ok.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Wexford 1 review
Overall 4 Food 4 Service 2 Ambience 2 Food and wine very good and reasonably priced.
Appalling night club type dance music with pounding bass beat, (sadly now a typical feature of many Irish restaurants,) but was turned down (not changed) when twice requested.
Waiters were smart alecky initially (please note that elderly female diners, who are likely to be discerning patrons, are not seeking unwarranted flippancy from or to be patronised by staff ). Once this was understood, staff were appropriately pleasant, courteous and efficient.
Overall 5 Food 5 Service 4 Ambience 4 I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Unicorn restaurant in Dublin after many years, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience. The food was simply exquisite, with each dish showcasing the perfect blend of flavours and presentation. From the starters to the desserts, every bite was a delight. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a memorable meal.
It's great to see The Unicorn back and thriving. The restaurant has truly outdone itself, and I can't wait to return for another fantastic dining experience. Highly recommended!
j
janice VIP
Dublin 9 reviews
Overall 5 Food 5 Service 5 Ambience 5 Attentive and friendly staff.
Delicious food at exceptional value for set lunch!
Another lovely dining experience @ The Unicorn!
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OpenTable Diner
London 2 reviews
Overall 5 Food 5 Service 5 Ambience 5 Great to see The Unicorn back since last November
Service and food top rate
Worth a visit
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin 1 review
Overall 5 Food 5 Service 5 Ambience 5 It was a quiet night but the staff were amazing and the food was stunning. Entertaining evening and will definitely be back. Highly recommend
FAQs How is The Unicorn restaurant rated? The Unicorn is rated 4 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.
Is The Unicorn currently accepting reservations? Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation For 2 people, May 21, 2025, 7:00 PM
Additional information Neighborhood St Stephen's Green
Hours of operation Lunch
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Dinner
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines Italian, Comfort Food, Beer Garden
Dining style Casual Elegant
Payment options Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef Kristan Burness
Additional Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
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