Best Dinner Places to Eat in Dundrum

"It opened during the dark years of the recession, but Brother Hubbard has gone from strength to strength, recently expanding its branch on the vibrant Capel Street. It shines when it comes to brunch – try the Turkish eggs menemen, layered with zingy whipped feta, and get the fried halloumi on top (the accompanying zhoug has a real kick)."

"Justly famed, Chapter One has been serving up contemporary Irish cuisine-with-a-French-twist for over 20 years. The dining room is comfortable and elegant, with all those starched white tablecloths nicely offset by warm lighting and exposed brick walls. Ross Lewis's food is serious and not cheap: the à la carte prices reflect its Michelin-starred rating – but there are excellent set-price lunch and pre-theatre options too."

"Michelin star awarded since 2007, Chapter One is one of the finest restaurants in the city and an ideal place to celebrate a special occasion. The food is insanely good – so much so that Chef Ross Lewis was invited to oversee the banquet held in Queen Elizabeth II’s honour during her 2011 state visit. Housed in the basement of the Dublin Writers Museum, the room is minimal but elegant."

"We sat in the bar before beginning the tasting menu and I loved seasonal approach to cocktails. While there is a list of popular cocktails, I chose the Can’t Beat a Bramble with lillet, chambord, St.Germain, Blackberry Syrup and beetroot. It was created to reflect the first dish on the menu of Irish beetroot, charred baby cucumber, watermelon and goat’s cheese."

"Cornucopia serves vegetarian and vegan dishes at affordable prices|© Cornucopia. Centrally located on Wicklow Street, Cornucopia has been a family-run business since 1986. After discovering the joys of a raw vegan diet while living in Boston and working for a health organisation, the restaurant’s founders returned to Dublin and opened a restaurant that promoted the benefits of whole food."

"If you follow a vegetarian, vegan, or healthy diet, head directly to Cornucopia. It’s Dublin’s first vegetarian restaurant, which opened back in 1986. Cornucopia is a casual dining establishment, catering to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, plant-based, sugar-free, and raw diets."

"Average Rating - 4.6Total Number of Ratings - 50+Location - Dublin City NorthAverage price - £££Review - Always excellent Vegan food. View Cornucopia Menu"

"It’s always buzzing in this corner of the city, and you can watch all the action unfold from the outdoor seats at Fade Street Social. Opt for the tapas menu, and don’t be shy with your order. The slivers of pink duck breast with pickled kumquats are a must, but don’t skip the smaller sides – the salted popcorn mixed with crispy truffled chicken is a standout."

"Fade Street Social is celebrity chef Dylan McGrath’s baby and it was voted Best Restaurant in Dublin by TripAdvisor readers. That should come as no surprise. We like it because it’s informal and relaxed but with really great food – and it’s got an interesting name."

"This charming back-to-basics restaurant promotes the use of homegrown, local produce. Its menu adapts to reflect seasonality, and food is presented in an uncomplicated way which emphasises its freshness, quality, and delicious taste."

"Camden Exchange features craft beer, cocktails, and street food. It has a bit more of a hipster feel than other Dublin pubs, but it’s a cool place. They have about a dozen craft taps plus a handful of bottles and cans, then other macro beers as well."

"The sister restaurant to the original Jo'Burger in Rathmines, the town version on Castle Market offers more space, more music and a bigger drinks menu to boot. The same branding and atmosphere that can be seen throughout all of Joe Macken's restaurants is here in abundance - you might sometimes feels like you're prepping for a night out while you munch on your burger. The same great quality food and interesting flavour combinations still apply however and the giant jam jars of homemade spritzers and lemonades can be 'spiked' to create super sized, delicious cocktails."

"Why: It’s a toss-up as to what’s more impressive about Manifesto - the beautifully presented Italian food, or the 54-page wine list!. Regardless, if you head to this upmarket spot in Dublin’s Rathmines, you can be sure that everything you try will be of the highest quality. Whether you go for an award-winning pizza or a secondi such as chargrilled venison fillet, make sure to leave space for one of Manifesto’s fantastic dolci as well.Where: 208 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, D06 K466"

"Located outside the city centre, Manifesto offers a great selection of Italian dishes paired with wines from Italy. They make their own pasta, sauces, bread and desserts every day, and they also cater for coeliacs and those with other food intolerances. Try the parmigiana di melanzane, made from layers of aubergines, mozzarella and parmigiano cheese, baked and served with basil ice-cream."

"Compared to the city centre restaurants, Manifesto in Rathmines might seem a bit out of the way at first glance – but it’s well worth taking the short trip. Owner and chef Lucio Paduano was born and bred in Southern Italy and has won several gold medals at the annual “Best Pizza in the World” awards. No wonder, his pizzas are legendary."

"Situated inside a former post office in Stoneybatter, one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in Dublin, Social Fabric Café is one of the best-looking brunch joints in this guide. From the superb artwork that decorates the walls to the inviting cushions, the interior of the Social Fabric looks magnificent. As for their brunch offerings, I recommend opting for the full social Irish breakfast or getting the sourdough bread with avocado mash and ham."

"Another discovery on my most recent Dublin trip, the warm, gooey Japanese style cheesecakes at Traditional Asian Cakes had me going back to Dublin again a week later just to have another one!"

"Average Rating - 4.6Total Number of Ratings - 50+Location - Dublin City NorthAverage price - ££Review - Amazing cakes!. View Traditional Asian Cakes Menu"

"Combining handmade donuts with ridiculously inventive flavours (a 99, anyone?) They’re sold in a couple of locations in Dublin – like the 147 Café on Parnell Street, Vice Coffee, and the Dublin Barista Company as well as directly from the source."

"Located in Pearse DART station, these donuts are full, flavoursome and delicious. Featuring oozing cream-filled centres and quirky seasonal themes – they're sure not to disappoint."

"Mimicking American diners of the 1950s, Irish retro-restaurant chain Eddie Rocket’s does dessert better than any of its rivals. Their chocolate brownies and cookie sliders are widely celebrated, but their milkshakes and malts made with premium dairy ice cream could qualify as desserts in and of themselves – the imaginative menu blends heavenly flavours like Kinder Bueno, Oreo cookie and Reese’s® Peanut Butter Cup."

"Sure it's a burger joint, but I think Eddie does a decent burger – and the milkshakes are the best in the land. Kids are king in this place, with colouring books, kids' menu and a gift on leaving. The menu is more of a treat, but the music and speed of service sometimes makes this the best choice."

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