Diners' Choice: European restaurants in Dublin

OpenTable

Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall European cuisine in Dublin? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Pearl Brasserie

4.8

4.8 (1222)

€31 to €50

European

South City Centre

About the restaurant

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!

Top review

Heather

Dined 3 days ago

We went to the restaurant to celebrate my partner's birthday. Everything was just perfect. The food was beautiful (we had the tasting menu) and the staff were wonderful. Thank you so much.

Richmond

4.8

4.8 (329)

€31 to €50

European

Portobello

About the restaurant

Head Chef, David O'Byrne, has been running the kitchen since opening day, back in December 2015. Within two years he had earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand & has retained it every year since.
Owner/Manager Russell Wilde has been in the business for over 30 years, so he also has a fair idea of what he's doing.
And they both very much look forward to providing you with an enjoyable & memorable dining experience.

Top review

NiallC

Dined 2 days ago

Always something different. Just delicious

BANG restaurant & wine bar

4.6

4.6 (932)

€30 and under

European

South City Centre

About the restaurant

Just off St. Stephens Green - Top 50 Restaurants 2023, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2024 , TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2023.
Head Chef, Nathan Greensmith, leads a talented team, using only the finest seasonal ingredients sourced from local suppliers. Featuring a delightful array of options, including steak favorites and fresh seafood - something for everyone to enjoy.
We believe that exceptional service is just as important as great food. Our attentive staff is trained to ensure that every guest feels welcome and valued, providing personalized service that enhances your dining experience.
We also cater to various dietary preferences, including gluten-free and vegan options
For a special event, BANG Restaurant offers three unique and stylish private dining spaces, accommodating up to 50 guests. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our dedicated team is here to help you plan and execute an unforgettable experience tailored to your needs

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carron

Dined 3 days ago

We were there celebrate our daughter’s graduation- the staff could not have been more attentive. I was surprised to learn a few of them were recent hires. They had a great understanding of the wine list when we had questions. The food was amazing. We keep going back as the food is always of a high standard with a great and varied wine list plus very attentive and personable staff!

Bijou Bistro

4.7

4.7 (1340)

€31 to €50

European

Rathgar

About the restaurant

Join us for a unique, intimate, stylish and lively time day or night.
We offer lunch/brunch and dinner Wednesday through to Sunday.
Great cocktails, superb wines, delicious food, stylish ambience, and smiling staff what more could you want.
Entirely hidden from the street, Bijou has an upstairs heated terrace, sheltered and with heaters. So joins us for brilliant outdoor dinning also.
Bijou is the perfect place for any all celebrations so if you are thinking of celebrating that birthday, christening, wedding or you just want a gang please give us a call to discuss options,
Just a couple of things to note:
All tables are booked for 1 hour and 45 minutes. After your allotted time we will require the table back. We do not take bookings for drinks only.
If you book an outdoor table your table will be outdoor unless, on the off chance, we have space inside at your chosen time.

Top review

Davevip

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely meal in great setting with very attentive team.

Gourmet Food Parlour - Malahide

4.7

4.7 (708)

€30 and under

European

Malahide

About the restaurant

Located on the winding coastal road, our Malahide restaurant offers stunning views to complement its equally stunning food. Sunny and bright, it’s the perfect space to enjoy our daytime menu.

Large car park available directly outside the restaurant, so if you’re heading out on a drive, keep us in mind!

Join us today and enjoy our delicious menus and daily chef specials.

Top review

Margaretvip

Dined 1 day ago

We always find Gourmet Food Parlour in Malahide to be excellent. The staff are always extremely welcoming and friendly and the service and food is top class. Highly recommend it.

Bresson

4.6

4.6 (1096)

€51 and over

European

Monkstown

About the restaurant

Bresson brings a new fine dining option to Monkstown in a casual, comfortable and friendly ambience. Now serving brunch alongside our set lunch every weekend.

Top review

Yvonne

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food with the right size portions for a 3 course meal. The complementary small tasty soup is a lovely gesture and all the courses are beautifully presented and taste great. Warm but unobtrusive service and no rushing customers to get the table back. Highly recommended.

8A Brasserie

4.7

4.7 (699)

€30 and under

European

Monkstown

About the restaurant

8A Brasserie is a boutique family run restaurant, located in Monkstown that overs a wide range of dishes & wines. We also have indoor & outdoor seating areas to suit all occasions.

On offer we have a daily lunch & brunch menu and a full dinner service from 5pm.

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Jane

Dined 3 days ago

Working Lunch was just super. Fresh fish cooked to perfection served with perfect vegetables. Really great and will be back. Always enjoy my visits to 8a

Balfes

4.7

4.7 (28)

€31 to €50

European

Temple Bar

About the restaurant

Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner & Weekend Brunch. Located on Balfe Street, where Grafton Street and the Creative Quarter meet, Balfes features a 20 seater outdoor terrace, a zinc-covered bar and open kitchen.

Top review

eimearvip

Dined on Oct 30, 2024

Food was very good and served at a nice pace between courses

Charlotte Quay

4.6

4.6 (1059)

€30 and under

European

Grand Canal Dock (D4)

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Dublins Tech Hub, Charlotte Quay is a warm, relaxed restaurant boasting spectacular, panoramic water views over Grand Canal Dock.

At Charlotte Quay, we’re all about sourcing locally. We believe in using only the best Irish produce to create fresh, exciting dishes with a Mediterranean feel.

Charlotte Quay restaurant and bar provides the perfect setting for a unique dining experience, whether that be a long, boozy lunch, dinner or relaxed weekend brunch. Only a 7 minute walk from The Bord Gais Theatre, CQ is the ideal destination for a pre-show dinner and bottle of wine.

So, if good food, wine and a stunning location is what you’re after, Charlotte Quay is the place for you!

Top review

Aishling

Dined on Nov 16, 2024

Second time here and we would go back again. Lovely Ambience.

Pog Tara Street

4.4

4.4 (137)

€30 and under

European

South City Centre

About the restaurant

Great food, great venue, great people. We look forward to seeing you soon.