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Pearl Brasserie
Price: Expensive•European•4.8(1,278)Located right in Georgian Dublin City Centre. Next door to the famous 5 star Merrion Hotel. Pearl has catered for lovers of fine dining for the past 20 years. French and Asian fusion is the norm. The Pigeon Rossini or Bluefin Tuna Ponzu is still a staple on the menu but it is the €99 -Six course tasting menu that will demonstrate Pearl’s culinary legacy.
We work closely with our dedicated suppliers enabling our team to source the best of ingredients. Culinary ingenuity and skill from the kitchen combined with warm, professional service makes Pearl one of Dublin’s premier fine dining experiences.
Featured in Michelin Guide since first year of opening.
Travelers Choice Award 2021 - Top 10% of restaurants worldwide Tripadvisor
Awarded Chef of the Year 2017 in the Georgina Campbell Awards
Travelers Choice Awards 2020, 2019,2017 - Delighted to be included at No 5
For the past 22 years Pearl Brasserie continues to perform at the top of the game in Dublin.
Bon Appetit!Red Torch Ginger Dublin 2
Price: Moderate•Thai•4.7(141)Red Torch Ginger Dublin is located at the heart of Dublin 2. This is the main shopping and entertainment hub for Dublin City centre. We are a restaurant serving Modern Thai food along with some South East Asian - inspired dishes. We offer a wide selection of beers and wines as well as a curated menu of delicious cocktails. We are open for Lunch at 12.30 from Tuesday to Saturday and we serve Dinner each day from 15.00. We offer a great value Lunch menu for €24.95 which includes two courses plus a drink. We also have a very popular Early Bird Menu offer each day which costs €32.95. This EB menu includes two courses plus tea or coffee and is served from 3.00 until 5.45 pm
We can easily accomodate groups up to 32 people. We have a lower dining room which is perfect for all sorts of events from Birthday dinners to Business Lunch meetings.
We cater for many food allergies. We are always available to speak to you about an bespoke menu offer or any special requests you may have
Glovers Alley
Price: Very Expensive•Irish•4.7(1,179)Glovers Alley is a fine dining restaurant overlooking the beautiful surrounds of Stephen's Green.
Chef/Owner Andy McFadden as and his talented team create beautifully presented, impeccable, elegant dishes while the Front of House team provides an exceptionally memorable guest experience.The Little Kitchen
Price: Moderate•Irish•4.8(546)Our Mission
is a simple one, to deliver the finest food from quality local ingredients and suppliers and welcoming friendly service environment to enjoy it all in and without a scary bill on the end. whether it's a small meal out to give yourself a night off from the washing up, a family gathering, birthday or special occasion of any kind.
Glas
Price: Very Expensive•Vegetarian / Vegan•4.8(2,087)
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:
Dinner
From 5pm: 7 nights a week
Lunch
Friday 12.00–2.45pm
Brunch
Saturday - Sunday 12.00-2.30pm
Early Bird
Sunday-Thursday: 5-5.45pmThe Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel
Price: Very Expensive•Afternoon Tea•4.8(1,755)Ireland's most iconic drawing room looks out on the only garden grand enough to match: the glorious St. Stephen's Green. The Lord Mayor's Lounge is the perfect back drop for a special day in Dublin. A room sparkling with light; it is a welcoming setting for our celebratory theatre of that most civilised ritual: the art of Afternoon Tea.
The elements have remained unchanged over the centuries: a fragrant pot of tea, a succession of sweets and delicate sandwiches, fine china, fresh flowers and delighted laughter. This time is all about enjoying the lovely things in life, an experience designed to be shared and savoured. Time slows down and the art of conversation is revived.
From December 1st, our wonderful Lounge will convert to a casual dining venue from 7.30pm daily, allowing our guests to experience an exquisite food offering in our iconic setting.
The Storyteller
Price: Moderate•Irish•4.7(29)Modern Irish pub, serving the best in classic pub dishes with live music, fantastic drinks and superb service.Rosa Madre
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(1,506)Rosa Madre is the most authentic Italian restaurant in Dublin. We are located in the heart of Dublin, one of the most exciting and vibrant areas of Dublin with great shops, bars and many five stars hotels.
We specialize in fresh fish, delivered daily by local suppliers and we guarantee to always have the finest quality available. Our seafood cuisine is characterized by the simple quality of the catch. We place our orders during the night, directly from the port where the fish is delivered to ensure we always get the freshest product available.
Al Vesuvio
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(320)
Al Vesuvio is an authentic Italian Osteria and Pizzeria located in the heart of Dublin city.
We still serve a top range of quality pizzas, pasta, seafood, steak and vegetarian dishes and offer a full Italian food dining experience.
Our cuisine is steeped in traditional Italian cooking and all of our pizzas are flame-baked in an open brick oven.
CHRISTMAS MENU available: to make a reservation, please, call the restaurant.Camden Kitchen
Price: Expensive•Irish•4.8(588)Camden Kitchen is a Modern Independant Neighbourhood Bistro serving seasonal Irish produce cooked with care and a warm welcome for locals and visitors in the historic Camden Market Buildings c1907
A constantly evolving menu that makes the most of Ireland's exceptional produce from land and sea.
Chef-Owner Padraic Hayden opened Camden Kitchen in 2010
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