Top Restaurants in Dundrum
Dundrum Food Guide: 7 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Dundrum
Discover the best restaurant in Dundrum, Ireland including Dax Restaurant, Bloom Brasserie, China Sichuan Restaurant, Mulberry Garden, Cafe Restaurant Riba, Zizzi, The Kitchen
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1. Dax Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 797 reviews
Awarded "Best Restaurant in Dublin" in the Irish Restaurant Awards 2014. Located just off Fitzwilliam Square in the heart of Georgian Dublin, the award winning Dax Restaurant is one of Ireland's premier places to dine. The Dax menu uses only the freshest seasonal Irish and continental produce. Our commitment to healthy fine dining is experienced in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Dax is the perfect location for social or business dining.
Reviewed By Simon D - Dublin, Ireland
Went for surprise tasting/wine menus, and while everything was good, I wasn't blown away. It was the Sat. after the snow, but despite companions asking if deliveries were topped up, there were a few elements repeating throughout courses, e.g. pickled veg/shimeji mushrooms. Tuna carpaccio tasty, scallops looked and tasted lovely, with a quenelle of kale in a buttery roe/shellfish? sauce (gave us a spoon and mopped rest with bread) but the ubiquitous foie gras/turbot/venison trio were a bit uninspired...tasted fine, but presentation lacked finesse (compared to professional photos on site)...also, there was a bit of candied Seville orange in with the venison that overpowered...and being Irish, would have loved some Pommes Purée! Choc fondant was perfect inside, but found outside a bit suety tasting. Cheese board was a Comté, Sainte-Maure de Touraine? and an Epoisse...all fine, but served cold. Lovely double espresso and raspberry macaroons were nice. Interesting mix of wines throughout - had my first sweet red, which was nicer than it sounds! Liked stemware/crockery/cutlery, but metallic orange water glasses are just wrong...like to see what I'm drinking.
I've marked down to average because of price...essentially, their sample menu online read better...expectations were high...a bit too rustic pour moi! Place has had a refurb, but is still a bit brown/dated looking. To finish on a positive, staff all friendly/relaxed/professional.
2. Bloom Brasserie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Bloom Brasserie & Wine Bar is owner-operated by two young Dublin brothers who are fully committed to delivering a fantastic dining experience for all their guests. Pol, at the helm in the kitchen, with over 15 years of experience, both nationally and internationally believes in creating the finest of dishes using locally sourced ingredients and preparing them simply. Paraic and his team will greet you on your arrival at Bloom and his unique, sincere style of service will leave you with a strong desire to return. Bloom Brasserie & Wine Bar is a modern, fresh, tastefully designed restaurant on Dublin's Baggot Street - right on the border of the very trendy (and desirable) Dublin 4 district and the Central Business District of Dublin 2 seconds from the Grand Canal bridge. Bloom caters for those looking for high quality food and wine in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Bloom Brasserie, 11 Upper Baggot Street, Dublin 4
Reviewed By janejohnson58 - Watford, United Kingdom
Saw the reviews on TA and had to give it a go, wasn’t disappointed, was everything I had read, gorgeous small restaurant with a lovely feel to it, warm and friendly staff and very attentive, food was delicious and was such quick service, good size portions. 5 * highly recommend this brasserie.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 347 reviews
From Georgina Campbell's Ireland GuideThis restaurant has been Ireland’s benchmark Chinese restaurant for two generations, and is a previous recipient of this award. It should in perhaps be named The Phoenix as, not long after moving to new premises, this family-owned favourite closed last winter and appeared to be a victim of the recession. Then, to the delight of its many fans, it reopened in the summer of 2010 after a six month hiatus. And, to a collective sigh of relief, it soon transpired that its modern interpretations of classic Sichuan cuisine are better than ever: classic dishes like tea smoked duck have been tweaked and given updated presentation by the brigade of young chefs who are reinterpreting traditional Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine with modern style. A special section of "Chef's Recommendations" highlights the kitchen's authentic Sichuan dishes based on centuries old recipes – and well-versed servers explain dishes and their ingredients, offering to tone down the amounts of chilli oil, Sichuan pepper and hot oil, if requested. The layout of the modern dining room has been improved too - and, on fine days, the glass frontage opens onto an inviting outdoor Terrace with umbrella tables and Seating.
Reviewed By 34210king - Dublin, Ireland
13:15 Tuesday in March.
Just up from the Luas stop. First time here.
Seated immediately. Drinks offered next, then the menu order was taken.
One spare rib (large portion arrived!) one very nice mushroom dish......dried with wassabi (very nice).
One boiled rice, one noodles (€2.40 extra), one prawn in black bean sauce, and one pork in ginger sauce. Both mains were exceptionally well flavoured. Not the soupy run of the mill chinese restaurant. Exceptionally flavoured. The Pork dish wad huge!
Two chinese beers. All for €44.50 (see the photo). Really very, very good.
We will return and start trying the rest of the lunch menu. Then we wil start on the a la carte.
We will be back next week.
Check it out .... recommended. Probably the best oriental restaurant in Dublin.
4. Mulberry Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 629 reviews
Modern Irish restaurant showcasing the best of Irish produce. Hidden away in the heart of Dublin 4. Unusually only open Thursday-Saturday inclusive from 6pm. In a throw back to the concept of the original fixed table d'hote menu our chefs develop an original menu each week offering a choice of three starters, one meat, fish main & vegetarian main course and a dessert or cheese board for €49. Mulberry garden is also available for Private and Corporate Hire every day of the week.
Reviewed By Peter T - Dublin, Ireland
Booked the restaurant after our son have visited.
Checked-menu and found it very limited and hoped I’d like the food.
Arrived early and went upstairs and we waited the fire and had some drinks, great atmosphere to start.
Went downstairs for dinner and all I can say is
OMG
Simply fantastic, can’t say anything else. Best meal I’ve had in some time, attached is the menu.
Will return and return, already planned the next visit.
Great staff, great food and great place
You have to go.
5. Cafe Restaurant Riba
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 342 reviews
RIBA is a Quality Neighbourhood Restaurant For Stillorgan! RIBA is located in the heart of Stillorgan Village. We serve dinner 7 nights a week, #BrunchSpectacular is served Saturday and Sunday, and lunch is served Thursday and Friday. We serve Italian American style food using the best of quality Irish ingredients. Make sure to check out our menus on our website. RIBA is spacious and comfortable, yet buzzy and cosmopolitan and we have a great team of personable professionals serving who will make you feel right at home in Stillorgan's neighbourhood restaurant. LUNCH Thursday and Friday 12-3pm Our lunch menu offers a great selection of hot sandwiches, salads,as well as lunch favourites such as Fish and Chips and the RIBA Burger. DINNER Served Every Night from 5pm - Our Early Bird is available all evening Sunday to Thursday and until 7pm Friday and Saturday - 2 Courses €21 and 3 Courses €25. - Wine starts at €23 a bottle, with a large variety of wines by the glass and carafe. Craft and Draft are also available if you like a beer. #BrunchSpectacular is served Sat and Sun 11am-4pm A south-side Dublin institution at this stage, with plenty of Prosecco flowing, seriously good coffee and all your brunch favourites.
Reviewed By Mike Q - Dublin, Ireland
We arrived late but had a great meal, specials were plentiful
Good choice and able watch the outside world go by
Staff were able to recommend well and the service was splendid which match the great chef food
6. Zizzi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By ReturntoDublin - Dublin
Ate here on Sunday 17 September, 2017, on a whim - was looking for something different.
Struck on entry by the fact that it was noisy and cold. Lighting quirky, and the lights threw loads of shadows on the table, which made it difficult to read the menu. Kitchen is at the back of the restaurant. This means that the extractor fans suck cold air in through the front door and make the dining area cold and draughty. However, that is the only negative comment I have.
Interesting menu.
Helpful staff, and (1) there are enough staff to provide decent service, and (2) the staff seem to watch for customers who are trying to make eye contact.
Food well presented and seasoned, and most importantly, it tasted good. Food prepared where customers can see it - reassuring from a hygiene perspective.
Restrooms were absolutely spotless. I used the disabled toilet and the men's room, and both were clean.
Background music almost inaudible.
Decent sized Coca Cola 330 ml.
Generally a positive experience, but the cold draught near the front door was very noticeable. I'd recommend to anyone offered seats near the door that they wait until other seats become available, and I'd hope that Zizzi might install a heater just above the door to minimise the impact of the cold draught.
Better than other nearby pizza offerings. I hope to return.
7. The Kitchen
Overall Ratings
5 based on 70 reviews
The Healthy Kitchen - Modern Indian , Asian , Grilled food and Mexican food Variety of Organic , Vegan & Vegetarian Options Healthy Smoothies & Drinks Authentic dishes prepared with modern touch only using , fresh , local and healthy ingredients without compromising the taste and authenticity
Reviewed By Emily H - Dublin, Ireland
Gorgeous little restaurant off Main Street Dundrum. Found it as looking for a place with a good vegan menu for my husband. This place had it, along with an extensive 'normal' menu too. The onion bhajis were the best I've ever had and we both had burritos for main which were gorgeous. It's byob which really saves money, and the waiter/owner was so helpful, attentive and funny. The decor isn't high end but when the food is, it doesn't matter. Will definitely be back.
