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1. Purty Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(950)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Dun Laoghaire
Booked 14 times today
Purty Kitchen is a gem in Dun Laoghaire, known for its fabulous food, great service, and lovely atmosphere. This gastro pub is steeped in history, once hosting heads of state, and continues to provide a rich tradition in the Dublin licensed trade. Reviews rave about the delicious food, excellent service, and the warm, friendly atmosphere. It's a place where you can enjoy a great evening with a varied and adventurous menu, excellent cocktails, and a great wine list. The ambiance is cosy and traditional, making it a perfect place for dinner and drinks.
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2. Bresson
4.6
Exceptional(1098)
Price: Very Expensive
• European • Monkstown
Booked 11 times today
Bresson is a fun place because it's a friendly, relaxed spot with great food and service. As one reviewer put it, 'Go there for delicious food, velvet wine and friendly attentive staff.' Plus, it's got a lovely atmosphere perfect for having a meal with friends or enjoying a special occasion.
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3. Zero zero pizza
4.7
Exceptional(365)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Dun Laoghaire
Booked 12 times today
Zero Zero was founded in 2014 with the simple intention of bringing real Pizza Napoletana to our fair city's streets. Almost 3 years have passed since our very first lunchtime market. While that wind swept day in Dublin's Docklands almost saw our gazebo fly into the Irish Sea, we persevered...
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4. Mermaid
4.7
Exceptional(34)
Price: Expensive
• Irish • Dun Laoghaire
Booked 2 times today
Open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday with brunch on the weekends, do try our casual restaurant in the heart of Monkstown for great food and drinks.
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5. Osteria 99 Italian cuisine
4.3
Awesome(154)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Monkstown
This is a family run Italian Restaurant in MONKSTOWN. We provide hand craft pasta dishes made with the finest Italian Ingredients. All of our dishes are Homemade freshly cooked to order.
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6. Aoshima Sushi & Grill
4.3
Awesome(26)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Mount Merrion
We are the new kid on the block in Stillorgan. However, the three owner-chefs are old hands, having honed their skills at a variety of Japanese restaurants over the past ten years. We specialise in authentic traditional tapas, such as Yakitori, Teppanyaki, and fresh Sashimi, with a wide selection of Sake and Japanese drinks to accompany. "Okonomiyaki" is the most famous street food in Japan these days, and in Dublin, you can only try it with us! Come visit. Eat & drink. Have fun.
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7. Hawksmoor Dublin
4.4
Awesome(2337)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Dame Street
Booked 139 times today
The Hawksmoor Dublin menu is equally steak and seafood, receiving some of the freshest produce high standard Irish beef, as well as cocktails made by award-winning bartenders.
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8. Parrilla Ranelagh
4.5
Awesome(82)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Ranelagh
Booked 43 times today
Embark on a culinary journey like no other at Parrilla, a vision years in the making and a passion brought to life. Nestled in the heart of Dublin, Parrilla is poised to revolutionise the city's food scene with an enticing blend of upscale Mexican cuisine and vibrant ambiance.
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9. Kicky's
4.6
Exceptional(127)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • South City Centre
Booked 31 times today
Kicky’s bring together Dublin’s top culinary and hospitality professionals. Inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean palette and augmented by the finest Irish ingredients, outstanding ambience and service.
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10. The Ivy Dawson Street
4.4
Awesome(10824)
Price: Expensive
• Irish • South City Centre
Booked 212 times today
The Ivy Collection has crossed the Irish Sea to open its first international brasserie in the heart of Dublin at the new landmark building of One Molesworth, Dawson Street. The Ivy Dawson Street brings a touch of Ivy magic to Ireland, offering effortless glamour and a varied mix of classics and locally inspired dishes.
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  • Emmetvip
    Dublin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Always great food and outstanding staff. The best small casual dining restaurant in South Dublin.
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    MermaidPrice: Expensive• Irish• Dun Laoghaire
    •
    4.7
  • Jane
    Dublin •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Excellent in every way! Three generations of our family enjoyed delicious food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Everything was just right but it was Larry and the other staff who made us feel extra special. Knowledgeable about the food and drinks and attentive, these guys really know what they're doing.
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    Purty KitchenPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Dun Laoghaire
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    4.6
  • Yvonne
    Dublin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 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.
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    BressonPrice: Very Expensive• European• Monkstown
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    4.6
  • Simon
    Dublin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Haven't been here for a while but was so nice to be back! Staff were super helpful, warm and welcoming. Pizza was on point as per. There was a slight delay with two of them but you would barely have noticed. As always the atmosphere was cosy (especially on a freezing evening), could have sat for hours chatting. Can't wait to come back soon.
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    Zero zero pizzaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Dun Laoghaire
    •
    4.7
  • Aoife
    Dublin •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 2, 2024
    Really lovely experience from start to finish. Service was really attentive and friendly. Lovely menu and we all enjoyed everything we ordered, from delicious bruschetta and aubergine parmigiana to gorgeous whole black sole, mushroom ravioli and seafood pasta. The homemade tiramisu was divine also! Looking forward to going back!
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    Osteria 99 Italian cuisinePrice: Moderate• Italian• Monkstown
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    4.3

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