Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Dublin 2

OpenTable

Updated 05 April 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants 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!

Jay Kay’s cafe

4.8

4.8 (143)

€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. .

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Marianne

Dined 4 days ago

We booked a table which was fortunate. Wonderful service, lovely food!!

The Storyteller

4.7

4.7 (30)

€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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PETER

Dined 3 days ago

Busy Wednesday early evening, Very friendly service, Good food and nice atmosphere

The Mongolian BBQ

4.5

4.5 (321)

€30 and under

Asian

Temple Bar

About the restaurant

In the 12th century, nomadic tribes of Mongol hordes invaded and conquered most of Northern Asia and Eastern Europe under Genghis Khan. Stopping each night to make camp, they would place their upturned shields over their camp fires and cook their meat with wooden sticks….And so the concept of The Mongolian Barbeque was born!!
Ok, that’s the history lesson over. One question people ask us a lot is ‘Do I need to be able to cook to eat here?’ And the answer is no! All you do is grab a bowl and choose your ingredients from our selection of meat, seafood, vegetables, tofu and noodles. You pick what you like! Then season with spices, herbs and sauces.
It’s a fun and unique way to eat and is also very healthy as we try to use as little oil as possible when stir frying. We have allergy information for our spices and sauces, so if you have an allergy, or if you are vegetarian, just let your server know, and we can cook your food separately in a wok, instead of on the grill.

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John

Dined 7 days ago

The Mongolian BBQ has such a friendly ambience and staff. The menu options are affordable (especially with the early birds option) and the food is excellent! I love that there are plenty of vegetarian options.

Trocadero

4.8

4.8 (50)

€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.

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Frances

Dined on 30 Mar 2025

Service was perfect Food was amazing Overall we had a fantastic night

Red Torch Ginger Dublin 2

4.7

4.7 (157)

€30 and under

Thai

South City Centre

About the restaurant

Red Torch Ginger Dublin is located at the heart of Dublin 2. This is the main shopping and entertainment hub for Dublin City centre. We are a restaurant serving Modern Thai food along with some South East Asian - inspired dishes. We offer a wide selection of beers and wines as well as a curated menu of delicious cocktails. We are open for Lunch at 12.30 from Tuesday to Saturday and we serve Dinner each day from 15.00. We offer a great value Lunch menu for €24.95 which includes two courses plus a drink. We also have a very popular Early Bird Menu offer each day which costs €32.95. This EB menu includes two courses plus tea or coffee and is served from 3.00 until 5.45 pm
We can easily accomodate groups up to 32 people. We have a lower dining room which is perfect for all sorts of events from Birthday dinners to Business Lunch meetings.
We cater for many food allergies. We are always available to speak to you about an bespoke menu offer or any special requests you may have

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Philip

Dined 5 days ago

Enjoyed a lovely lunch. Great value and good food. Highly recommend for Lunch.

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Experience

Daily 2 Course Value Lunch

Al Vesuvio

4.7

4.7 (335)

€30 and under

Italian

Temple Bar

About the restaurant

Al Vesuvio is an authentic Italian Osteria and Pizzeria located in the heart of Dublin city.

We still serve a top range of quality pizzas, pasta, seafood, steak and vegetarian dishes and offer a full Italian food dining experience.

Our cuisine is steeped in traditional Italian cooking and all of our pizzas are flame-baked in an open brick oven.

CHRISTMAS MENU available: to make a reservation, please, call the restaurant.

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Emma

Dined 7 days ago

Nicest Italian restaurant I have been to in a long time, beautiful food, great service, lovely setting, would definitely go again and would highly recommend.

3fe Gertrude

4.7

4.7 (254)

€30 and under

Comfort Food

South City Centre

About the restaurant

3fe Gertrude is an all day diner with a focus on great food and coffee. It’s core customers are people who are seeking a space to socialise and meet their friends, family and colleagues any day of the week in a relaxed and informal setting.

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Paul

Dined 6 days ago

Food was amazing. Lovely little place. Very easy to miss it, but if you get a chance to try it you won't be disappointed.

The Little Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (570)

€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.

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OiraVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Really good food to suit all tastes, great service and ambience

Camden Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (594)

€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

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SkipVIP

Dined on 10 Apr 2025

Always a pleasure going to Camden Kitchen. Not only is the food wonderful, it’s a relaxed and comfortable place, like hanging with an old friend.

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Experience

EARLY EVENING SEASONAL 3 COURSE MENU

Margadh Food & Wine RHA Gallery

4.7

4.7 (180)

€30 and under

Modern European