Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Dublin 6

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Updated 05 March 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Dublin 6? 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 reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Host

4.9

4.9 (1784)

€31 to €50

Mediterranean

Ranelagh

About the restaurant

We currently take bookings for tables for the next 60 days.

We do not take bookings for larger than 6 people. The largest party on regular seating is 5 people.

Please note all tables of 6 or more will be required to eat off our Chefs Sharing Menu.

Mediterranean small plates, fresh pasta and quality cuts of meat where sharing is encouraged. The menu is concise and constantly changing.

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Caroline

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing as always - Sean and team are fabulous! I’m

Antica Venezia

4.8

4.8 (255)

€30 and under

Italian

Ranelagh

About the restaurant

Immerse yourself in the charm of Antica Venezia, a family-run Italian haven in Ranelagh, Dublin. Step inside to experience Venetian elegance with warm lighting and rich décor. The aroma of freshly baked bread and simmering sauces sets the stage for an unforgettable culinary journey. Our menu celebrates traditional Italian cuisine, featuring fresh seafood, homemade pasta, and succulent meats. Whether you crave seafood risotto or slow-cooked lamb shank, there's something for everyone. We also cater to vegetarian and gluten-free diners, ensuring all can enjoy an authentic Italian experience. For special occasions, our private dining room accommodates up to 30 guests, perfect for celebrating milestones. Beyond exceptional food, Antica Venezia is known for its warm service. Our friendly staff, many from Italy, are passionate about sharing their love of food and culture, guiding you through the menu and ensuring a memorable dining experience.

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Catherine

Dined 1 day ago

A lovely meal. Service was very nice and friendly and the ambience was very nice. Definitely another visit.

The Butcher Grill

4.9

4.9 (616)

€31 to €50

Steak

Ranelagh

About the restaurant

The Butcher Grill and Steakhouse is based at the heart of Ranelagh, which is one of Dublin's southern suburbs. Offering a menu filled with finest cuts of meat and fish from the best producers, grilled to perfection on our wood-smoked grill. The intimate atmosphere of our dining room, combined with personal and relaxed service, provides the perfect sitting in which to enjoy them.

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Des

Dined 5 days ago

Great food, very good staff and a nice ambience in a small space.

Craft Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (27)

€51 and over

European

Rathgar

About the restaurant

Craft is an award-winning neighbourhood restaurant in Harold’s Cross, owned and run by renowned chef, Philip Yeung, a short distance from the surrounding villages of Rathgar, Rathmines and Ranelagh.

Philip became Head Chef at Town Bar and Grill in 2010, working under Temple Garner, and was also instrumental in the re-opening of Bang Restaurant in 2010, again as Head Chef.

Philip opened Craft in February 2016 and very quickly gained recognition for his modern Irish cuisine, winning the ‘Best Newcomer’ award for Dublin at the RAI awards in May 2016, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2017, ‘Best Emerging Irish Cuisine’ in all of Ireland at the RAI awards in 2018 and Michelin Bib gourmand again in 2018 and 2019.

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RonanVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent experience. Couldn’t recommend craft more

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Experience

Chef’s Menu

Bethlehem Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (333)

€30 and under

Palestinian

Rathgar

About the restaurant

Bethlehem restaurant is the first of its kind in Dublin offering real Home Made Palestinian cuisine in the heart of Dublin .

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Grainne

Dined 7 days ago

A firm favourite that we come back to time and again. Consistently good fresh food. Always a warm welcome from the staff who go above and beyond. Excellent vegetarian choices. Great value menu. Highly recommend and we will be back soon!

Green Man Wines

4.8

4.8 (30)

€31 to €50

Wine Bar

Rathgar

About the restaurant

Welcome to Green Man Wines!
We are a small, award winning Wine Shop opening our Wine Bar Thursday-Saturday.
There are loads of iconic bottles, hidden gems and easy drinking wines from the ‘old world’ stacked on our shelves, with €10 corkage applied we welcome you to try any of those.
Alongside we offer a variety of plates designed to share, we recommend 2-3 plates per person.
There are two parts to our Wine Bar, the Front, which is open for walk-ins and the Back, suitable for a full dinner.
Come on in and let our staff guide you towards your next favourite Producer, Region or Grape Varietal!
-Please note that our kitchen closes at 9:30 PM.-

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AliceVIP

Dined on 7 Mar 2025

Fabulous evening, scrumptious vegetarian dishes, rich liver mousse, and indulgent baked Basque cheesecake paired perfectly with exquisite wine, making for an unforgettable dining experience.

The Wild Goose Grill

4.8

4.8 (399)

€31 to €50

Contemporary European

Ranelagh

About the restaurant

DURING THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD, IT IS RESTAURANT POLICY GROUPS OF 6 OR MORE WILL BE EXPECTED TO PAY A DEPOSIT AND ORDER FROM A SET MENU.

The Wild Goose Grill is a stylish modern Irish Bistro offering the best of dining experiences in the heart of Ranelagh, Dublin 6. Located directly above McSorleys Public house on Sandford Rd. It is Ranelagh’s most luxurious dining experience. The dining room combines old world charm and elegance with modern comfort in a relaxing and warm atmosphere. The menu is based on classic cooking with the very best of seasonal Irish Produce from local artisan producers with some contemporary twists. It has become a favourite with local residents, local business community and international travellers.

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Olivia

Dined on 13 Mar 2025

Absolutely outstanding restaurant ,the food and wine choices are exceptional. Jenny was a superb host .

Bijou Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1409)

€31 to €50

European

Rathgar

About the restaurant

Join us for a unique, intimate, stylish and lively time day or night.
We offer lunch/brunch and dinner Wednesday through to Sunday.
Great cocktails, superb wines, delicious food, stylish ambience, and smiling staff what more could you want.
Entirely hidden from the street, Bijou has an upstairs heated terrace, sheltered and with heaters. So joins us for brilliant outdoor dinning also.
Bijou is the perfect place for any all celebrations so if you are thinking of celebrating that birthday, christening, wedding or you just want a gang please give us a call to discuss options,
Just a couple of things to note:
All tables are booked for 1 hour and 45 minutes. After your allotted time we will require the table back. We do not take bookings for drinks only.
If you book an outdoor table your table will be outdoor unless, on the off chance, we have space inside at your chosen time.

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Paula

Dined 5 days ago

As always, food excellent, staff very friendly. Excellent service

GiGi

4.7

4.7 (726)

€30 and under

Italian

Ranelagh

About the restaurant

Welcome to GiGi authentic Italian cuisine, homemade pasta, great antipasti bar in a cozy and casual environment with a great selection of Italian wines.

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PeterVIP

Dined on 12 Mar 2025

Excellent as always - such an enjoyable immersive experience. We return and return…

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4.6

4.6 (270)

€30 and under

Middle Eastern

Rathmines

About the restaurant

Shaku Maku is a new Middle Eastern diner serving traditional dishes cooked according to age-honoured recipes and techniques.

This is Middle Eastern soul food, with a focus on a warm, fun & inviting dining space to enjoy the best fresh ingredients from our locally sourced suppliers.

What is Shaku Maku?Roughly translated, it means: ‘What’s the story?
’Shaku Maku is a riddle, a playful paradox, and an invitation to share.

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Morgana

Dined 1 day ago

The served during the Ramadan buffet was really delicious! Nice ambience and kind staff

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