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Bijou Bistro, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Bijou Bistro

4.6
4.6
1080 reviews
€30 and under
European
Top tags:
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.
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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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    European, French, Irish
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:15 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 496 1518
  • Website
    http://bijourathgar.ie/contact/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Yes... We can do your event at home or in the office. Please contact our team.
  • Private party facilities
    Bijou is an ideal spot for any and all occasions. We cater for groups up to 70 people in our upstairs area. We also do private rooms for more intimate groups of 20 and up. Just email us or give us a call for more details.

What 1,080 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dublin

    European

  • Dublin 6

    Best Overall

  • Dublin 6

    Best Value

  • Dublin 6

    Great for brunch

  • Dublin 6

    Healthy

  • Dublin 6

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Dublin 6

    Great for fine wines

  • Dublin 6

    Good for special occasions

  • Dublin 6

    Most Booked

1,080 Reviews

  1. MargaretL

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was celebrating my husband’s birthday did mention it on booking the evening , and he was pleasantly surprised when a desert came out with candle on it And everyone sang happy birthday to him ( staff and customers ) it was very moving

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bijou is consistently excellent across the board, thank you!

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  3. JenniferS

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best neighbourhood restaurants around !

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely lovely. Nice atmosphere, great service and excellent food.

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  5. MsTeach

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely mid-week dinner here. The food was excellent and came quickly. Service was efficient and friendly. Will definitely return.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Really good meal last night. Great choice on the menu. Very good service

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  7. MaryW

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Excellent food and service in the lovely room upstairs

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  8. Disappointed

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    I had the fish and chips. The batter on the fish was soft and mushy, the small piece of fish had to be excavated. My sister had Gnocchi, the Gnocchi were rubbery and the sauce tasted mainly of burnt garlic. Ridiculously over priced for the standard of food received.

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  9. OtacioC

    Belgium

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best place to have good moment. All perfect.

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  10. Outandabout

    Dublin

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favourite neighbourhood restaurant. Service , food , atmosphere always top class. It’s minutes from my house and on a wet miserable night there’s nowhere like it. They do have outdoor tables too for the better days!

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  11. JustinL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 September 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very good service …very nice waitress from Italy !…. Made us very welcome …highly recommended

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  12. Mumof4

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service excellent Speed of getting food to table excellent No issue with gluten free ...almost all dishes could be adapted and server knew that off the top of their head.

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  13. Gary

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 September 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    I like exploring the Bijou menu - and no dish dissapoints!

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  14. LauraF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great birthday lunch, staff was great and made my day!

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  15. MaryO

    Dublin

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Lovely food and staff. Lots of choice for wine. Very efficient.

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  16. JohnN

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food ...the Stone Bass with the spicy cauliflour was a gorgeous special ...top marks

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  17. cath

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Ate early so not too busy but i'd advise one to book a table . Can't fault anything about Bijou. Love this restaurant.

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  18. DaveH

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Normally the food is excelllent but the wrapping on the crab spring rolls was dry and tough. The deep fried haddock was nice but too much salt was used int in the batter. The service and ambience was great as usual.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Munster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful food.Lovely staff and great ambiance

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food is good and a nice restaurant. I think the whole overall place could do with an overhaul of a fresh interior. Updated menu and waiters without vests and ties. Everyone dining was 70 and over.

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  21. BJON

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really great service and food was fab as always. Great experience all round.

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  22. FionnualaC

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely family lunch yesterday (Sunday) very accommodating & pleasant staff Witt fantastic service. Beautiful weather so say outside. Great selection & all meals were delicious. Thank you & look forward to our next visit

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  23. Gary

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 September 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Always a lovely rendezvous for lunch or dinner. This time, slightly less experienced staff downgraded the over all experience a little. It happens, we all have to learn.

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  24. JimS

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    In top form all around, as usual. Service, food, ambiance, all excellent.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food great service never disappointed will be back again

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  26. PeterK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 September 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Well, we have viewed this Restaurant from outside this last 12 months in passing. Took my son , his partner and my granddaughter to dine last Saturday afternoon. We were given a beautiful table looking out to Rathgar which was fantastic for our 17 month old granddaughter. Service could no be better. Thanks to everyone and looking forward to our next visit.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charming bistro, comfortable with a lovely ambience.

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  28. AineQ

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always have a lovely time in Bijou whether I bring my 87 year old mother or a girlfriend.Service is impeccable.It is literally one of those timeless restaurants.Long may it continue😊

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  29. HMCA

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love it here. My Mom’s fav restaurant. Take her to eat there whenever I’m home. Great food. Great staff. Great ambiance!

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  30. TomTaaffe

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    After many years of Dining here, This is where I recommend friends and visitors to go for very good food and attentive service

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  31. LiamM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We booked a table for two outside, when we arrived they were able to seat us inside which was a bonus. Very friendly, great food and great service.

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  32. DavidB

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent, service was excellent and overall excellent experience, would recommend going there, will definitely be back for more excellent food/service from very good staff thank you so much 🤩🤜

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  33. Juan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had dinner for our wedding anniversary at Bijou and it was a lovely evening! The staff were very friendly and efficient and the food was delicious. They even gave us a complimentary dessert to mark our anniversary! We were too full to order dessert 😃

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  34. Suzanne

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 August 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great choice in lunchtime menu, and prompt service without us feeling rushed.

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  35. Annie

    Dublin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been Going to Bijou for years now. It always Delivers on all fronts. Food simple, locally sourced, fresh and simply delicious. Staff lovely. Great ambience and interior. Will keep going back

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  36. MarcusK

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 August 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great brunch at Bijou today. Wonderful service and delicious food.

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  37. SNevs

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious dinner, lovely staff and very comfortable set-up

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  38. StephenL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 August 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    very clatery, could hardly hear ourselves think. Everything else was great as before.

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  39. IvanOB

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely place to meet and chat with friends, with delicious food.

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  40. AnneO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to lunch in the Bijou with my children , my son who was flying out that evening going back to his job. We were all working so we booked for 12:15 and had to be back for 14:00. The food was lovely , service prompt and staff very pleasant . As a result two of us ended up returning there on the Friday evening for a quick bite to eat after work. Again the food , service and general ambience was lovely. I would recommend , a gem in the village really.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Bijou Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 1080 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Bijou Bistro

46 - 47 Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin, Co. Dublin D06 CD56

Additional information

  • Area
    Rathgar
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:15 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    European, French, Irish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://bijourathgar.ie/contact/
  • Phone number
    (01) 496 1518
  • Catering
    Yes... We can do your event at home or in the office. Please contact our team.
  • Private party facilities
    Bijou is an ideal spot for any and all occasions. We cater for groups up to 70 people in our upstairs area. We also do private rooms for more intimate groups of 20 and up. Just email us or give us a call for more details.
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