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Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Dublin 2

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Updated 05 February 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Dublin 2? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of The Storyteller restaurant
4.8
4.8 (26)
€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.
Top review
Laura
Dined on 29 Jan 2025
We came to the Storyteller pub after our wedding at the registry office nearby- everyone (including the kids) had such an amazing time - will remember this place forever, thanks so much for the hospitality
A photo of La Maison restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1108)
€31 to €50
French
South City Centre
About the restaurant
La Maison is an authentic French Bistro in the heart of Dublin. Specialising in classic French dishes using locally sourced and freshly prepared produce. The authenticity of La Maison begins with the artwork, works by Leonetto Cappiello, L’oir Dor, and Diable Vent, all sourced from Paris at Puces market. Doisneau photographs line the stairs offering a touch of romance to this relaxed space. On the second level the dining room is light and airy, with sash windows looking out onto the bustling Castle Market Street.
Top review
Irene
Dined 2 days ago
A very enjoyable lunch today with friends. La Maison is pne of my favourite restaurants . The food service is always reliable . Would highly recommend it.
A photo of Trocadero restaurant
4.8
4.8 (41)
€31 to €50
Contemporary European
South City Centre
About the restaurant
At Trocadero we pride ourselves on being Dublin’s theatre restaurant. We have attracted stars of the stage and screen for nearly sixty years and diners from Dublin and beyond are brought back to St Andrew’s Street time and again by excellent food and a wonderful atmosphere.
Our cooking style is simple and meticulous, and visitors are treated to wonderful fish dishes, excellent steak and lamb, and enticing desserts. Irish suppliers are encouraged and locally sourced food is favoured.
Our warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere — coupled with excellent service and attention to detail — make the Trocadero the perfect choice for all occasions. We are perfect for entertaining corporate guests, gathering with family, or celebrating special occasions with large groups.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Troc.

Top review
Clare
Dined 4 days ago
Just love this restaurant! Have not been there for a while & as always, food excellent, service terrific & of course the ambience so lovely. Well done to all.. Ticks all the boxes 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
A photo of Jay Kay’s cafe restaurant
4.8
4.8 (130)
€30 and under
Breakfast
Dame Street
About the restaurant
We are a family run contemporary style cafe, juicery and kitchen boasting speciality coffee, cold pressed juices, superfood smoothies serving breakfast, brunch and late lunch.

Opened in 2022, we wanted to offer our customers, both new and existing, the fresh, delcious Jay Kays offering both on the go and in person. .

Top review
Sara
Dined on 22 Jan 2025
Very good customer service, the service was fast, grateful for everything, just a small detail to offer gluten free options
A photo of 1900 Bar & Restaurant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (242)
€30 and under
Irish
South City Centre
About the restaurant
Valentine's Day 2025- Enjoy a delicious meal from our Á La Carte Valentine's menu (see below) with rose petals, on your table and a complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival.

1900 serves modern Irish cuisine and which offers a selection of traditional dishes with a modern twist. The restaurant is located on Harcourt street in Dublin's south city centre. All steaks served have been aged for a minimum of 28 days, this could very well be a deciding factor for steaks lovers.

Top review
Bryant
Dined 6 days ago
Tasty wine and dishes, no worries about what to order, everything is decent and the waiters are all kind and professional!
A photo of The Little Kitchen restaurant
4.8
4.8 (536)
€30 and under
Irish
South City Centre
About the restaurant
Our Mission

is a simple one, to deliver the finest food from quality local ingredients and suppliers and welcoming friendly service environment to enjoy it all in and without a scary bill on the end. whether it's a small meal out to give yourself a night off from the washing up, a family gathering, birthday or special occasion of any kind. 

Top review
Oonagh
Dined 6 days ago
As usual, this restaurant did not disappoint. Food and ambiance just perfect. Excellent value for money. Tried the mushroom risotto this time and it was fab. Love the BYOB policy, it makes for a very affordable night out.
A photo of Pearl Brasserie restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1262)
€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
MarianVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Superb dining experience at The Pearl Brasserie The service was very friendly, helpful and professional. Food was excellent, all courses were delicious and of a very high standard
A photo of Glas restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2052)
€51 and over
Vegetarian / Vegan
South City Centre
About the restaurant

Ireland inspires us at Glas. We source the best local produce to produce an innovative and delicious menu with vegetables as the star. Glas is about exciting, eclectic flavours, complemented by a carefully curated menu of wines and cocktails.
Children are welcome for lunch, but children under 10 are not catered for after 5.00 pm.

Winner of Best Vegetarian Restaurant at RAI Awards 2023.

Opening times:
Dinner
From 5pm: 7 nights a week

Lunch
Friday 12.00–2.45pm

Brunch
Saturday - Sunday 12.00-2.30pm

Early Bird
Sunday-Thursday: 5-5.45pm

Top review
Laura
Dined 3 days ago
I love the experience of the tasting menu and it was very reasonably priced. Most of the food was absolutely delicious, although the fourth of the five courses wouldn't be one I would choose.
A photo of Tomahawk restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1512)
€51 and over
Steakhouse
Temple Bar
About the restaurant
Step out of the bustling cobblestone streets of Temple Bar and down the stairs to Tomahawk Steakhouse where beautiful windows allow in light from street level. This is an intimate and unique dining setting – and our steaks are the star of the show.

We have spent months researching where to source the best steaks from around the world and the results of that exploration is there is no better beef than Irish and we are proud to say that we serve only the market-best at Tomahawk.

Tomahawk has 80 delightful seats for you and your party to choose from. We have comfy corners matched with matte timber tables adorned with leather seats, where diners can enjoy their delicious meals under the ambient street lighting that pours in from above. Or you can choose to perch comfortably along the gorgeous timber dining bar set around our open kitchen and watch the theatre of a professional kitchen at work in front of you.

Top review
Shauna
Dined 5 days ago
Nicest meal iv ever had. Staff lovely and friendly.
A photo of Camden Kitchen restaurant
4.8
4.8 (578)
€31 to €50
Irish
Camden Street
About the restaurant
Camden Kitchen is a Modern Independant Neighbourhood Bistro serving seasonal Irish produce cooked with care and a warm welcome for locals and visitors in the historic Camden Market Buildings c1907
A constantly evolving menu that makes the most of Ireland's exceptional produce from land and sea.


Chef-Owner Padraic Hayden opened Camden Kitchen in 2010

Top review
Michael
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent all round. Great food and Service, very nice and friendly waitresses. Nice atmosphere. Highly recommend.
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