Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Dublin

OpenTable

Updated November 05, 2024

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Host

4.9

4.9 (1715)

€31 to €50

Mediterranean

Ranelagh

About the restaurant

We currently take bookings for tables for the next 60 days.

We do not take bookings for larger than 6 people. The largest party on regular seating is 5 people.

Please note all tables of 6 or more will be required to eat off our Chefs Sharing Menu.

Mediterranean small plates, fresh pasta and quality cuts of meat where sharing is encouraged. The menu is concise and constantly changing.

Top review

Andreavip

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely lived up to expectations and the staff were superb. Lovely busy atmosphere. Can’t wait to go again

Antica Venezia

4.8

4.8 (242)

€31 to €50

Italian

Ranelagh

About the restaurant

Antica Venezia was established in 1997 and is still run by its founders. Since then, they have preserved the tradition of excellence in Italian Food and in service with a personal touch. We are located in the attractive and lively village of Ranelagh.

Top review

Amy Yin

Dined on Nov 16, 2024

Amazing as always. Can't recommend highly enough.

Pen & Player

4.5

4.5 (54)

€51 and over

Tapas / Small Plates

South City Centre

About the restaurant

Pen & Player Cocktail Bar, Dublin's Premium Cocktail Experience.

The dash of alchemy, a measure of anticipation & a twist of surprise are to be savored slowly.
The spectacle and the show, something to share, something to whisper. Stories we like to tell, other to discover.

Enjoy the best expertly crafted cocktails in Dublin along with our selection of fine wines and spirits.

A light bite gourmet menu is available to compliment our expertly crafted cocktails or fine wines.

Welcome to Pen & Player.

**Kitchen Times: Every day from 4pm to 9:30pm.**

Top review

Susie

Dined 3 days ago

A hidden gem. Excellent cocktails and cozy chic vibe.

The Butcher Grill

4.9

4.9 (537)

€31 to €50

Steak

Ranelagh

About the restaurant

The Butcher Grill and Steakhouse is based at the heart of Ranelagh, which is one of Dublin's southern suburbs. Offering a menu filled with finest cuts of meat and fish from the best producers, grilled to perfection on our wood-smoked grill. The intimate atmosphere of our dining room, combined with personal and relaxed service, provides the perfect sitting in which to enjoy them.

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Martijn

Dined on Nov 8, 2024

Great food and atmosphere! You have to be there and enjoy the experience.

Orwell Road

4.8

4.8 (716)

€51 and over

Irish

Rathgar

About the restaurant

A modern Irish Neighbourhood Restaurant, serving seasonal local Irish ingredients.
Our respect for ingredients is a major part of how we work . We have worked long and hard to find some incredible suppliers, who have put their heart and soul into producing these ingredients .

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Helenvip

Dined 5 days ago

Food was fantastic - we had 'snacks' for starters (which are very small) , great main courses and sides, and delicious deserts. The service was lovely and the ambiance of the restaurant was perfect. Thank you for a lovely night.

The Storyteller

4.7

4.7 (23)

€30 and under

Irish

Dawson Street

About the restaurant

Modern Irish pub, serving the best in classic pub dishes with live music, fantastic drinks and superb service.

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Rob

Dined on Nov 11, 2024

We both chose the burger as recommended to us and boy did we hit the jackpot! Juicy and full of flavour served with delicious chips. How to make something really amazing out of the humble burger. Will be back.

Lobstar

4.8

4.8 (1060)

€31 to €50

Seafood

Monkstown

About the restaurant

Lobstar is a unique lobster and steak bistro with a sense of casual cool, located in heart of Monkstown. Our aim is to provide great gastronomic experiences through remarkable food and excellent service in a very relaxing and funky environment. We are passionately committed to offering the freshest, greatest ingredients and to presenting a seasonal menu that is locally focused and globally artistic.

Top review

ciaranvip

Dined 1 day ago

Super food - super service . the owners attention to the needs of their clients is exceptional.

The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel

4.8

4.8 (1688)

€51 and over

Afternoon Tea

South City Centre

About the restaurant

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.

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Victoria

Dined 2 days ago

We had an amazing time celebrating my parent's anniversary and my mom's birthday. One of the highlights was our waitress Camila, she went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and even explained the menu in Spanish! Thank you for a fantastic afternoon ❤️

Grano Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1471)

€30 and under

Italian

Stoneybatter

About the restaurant

GRANO combines fresh natural ingredients, farmed using organic and biodynamic techniques, to create a contemporary cuisine that respects the roots and traditions of Italian cooking.

By sourcing our ingredients from small Italian food and wine producers, it is our mission to contribute to the preservation of local food cultures and the revival of ancient cultivation techniques.

Top review

Sarah

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing …didn’t disappont after a long wait trying to get a table food was exceptional …will definitely return when i get a chance great date night !!

The Legal Eagle

4.7

4.7 (451)

€30 and under

Irish

North City Centre

About the restaurant

When we took over The Legal Eagle, we inherited some of the glorious features, and the building really spoke to us of old-fashioned pub-grub. We looked to the old traditions of pickles, roasts, meaty joints & braises and knew we should honour our traditional lexicon of producers where possible and also allow our guests to enjoy a lighter style of dining.

We make our own crisps, croqueta, our own Scotch eggs (they're really delish), and supporting our burgeoning salumi and farmhouse cheese industry with platters of cold cuts. We are smoking our own spuds and have a local vegetable grower growing to our needs !

We are crazy about beer, whiskey and gin but wine is where we started and it remains a driving force for us. We have a stellar cocktail and wine list written with love and care

We have an ever so slightly more formal dining room upstairs, which is also great for events, weddings, private parties and get-togethers and hugely popular with industry folk. Can't wait to see all!

Top review

Siobhan

Dined 4 days ago

Had a lovely meal at The Legal Eagle. The staff are so lovely. The food was delicious and we loved our wine!

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