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Café en Seine, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Café en Seine

4.5
4.5
2728 Reviews
€31 to €50
Modern European
40 Dawson Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 A526

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
This is the wonderful Café en Seine, one of Dublin’s most iconic and stunning venues, nestled in the heart of Dublin on Dawson Street. Renowned for its five-star service, Café en Seine offers an extensive food menu which caters for a range of tastes and occasions. Bringing a unique dining experience to Dublin, head chef Stephen Gibson and his team have created a menu that reflects the ever-changing tastes of Irish plates. Think simple, fun dishes, bursting with seasonal flavours, that are great to share while still delivering a high-end food experience in a casual dining atmosphere.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 677 4567
  • Website
    http://www.cafeenseine.ie/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Stephen Gibson
  • Private party facilities
    Parisian Street Garden for 200 People, Cocktail Bar and Restaurant 150 People, Loft Bar for 90 People, Balcony Bar for 100 People, Great Venue for Special Occasions, Private Spaces for Large Groups up to 1,200 people.
  • Location
    40 Dawson Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 A526
  • Area
    Dawson Street
  • Cross Street
    Dawson Street
  • Parking details
    There is on street Parking, around the corner on St Annes Lane available to the public. There are two multi storey car parks within a 3 minute walk from Cafe En Seine - Q Park Dawson Street and Q Park Setanta.
  • Public transit
    Nearest bus stop Mansion House
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
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Experiences

  • Early Bird

    €32.00 - €39.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Introducing our new Early Bird Menu - an invitation to unwind with exquisite dishes and a vibrant atmosphere. For an incredible value of €32 for 2 courses or €38 for 3 courses, this menu is available Monday-Thursday from 4pm to 6:30pm and Sunday between 5pm and 7pm Kick off your evening with tempting bites like Crispy Chicken Wings with chili miso or Roast Beetroot & Goats’ Cheese - perfect for those who appreciate bold, yet refined flavours. For mains, indulge in our Veal Bolognese with Rigatoni and Garlic Ciabatta or the irresistible Rotisserie Chicken, enhanced by ‘Nduja and Grilled Padron Peppers. This menu is available for groups of up to 8 guests.

Menu

Café en Seine's menu was last updated on 10/3/2025.

2 courses €32 / 3 courses €38 per person. Available Monday-Thursday 4pm-6:30pm. Sunday 5pm-7pm

Starters

  • Crispy Chicken Wings

    Chili Miso, Sesame, Blue Cheese Dip 1a 3 4 6 7 10 11 12

    • Roast Beetroot

      Goats’ Cheese, Basil, Pistachio, Blackberries 7 8g 12

      • Veal Bolognese

        Rigatoni Pasta, Basil Pesto, Parmesan, Garlic Ciabatta 1a 3 7 8d 9 10 12

        • Classic French Onion Soup 1a 7 12

          Mains

          • Sea Bream

            Potato Gnocchi, Prawn Bisque, Confit Tomato, Basil, Crispy Squid 1a 3 7 12 14

            • White Onion Risotto

              Hazelnut Butter, Crispy Artichokes, Aged Parmesan 7 8 12

              • Rotisserie Chicken

                ‘Nduja, Dirty Rice, Grilled Padron Peppers, Chicken Gravy 7 9 12

                • 7oz Fillet Beef

                  Slow Cooked Rib, Cep Butter, Buttermilk Onion Rings, Fries, Pepper Sauce 1a 7 10 12 (€10 supplement)

                  Sides

                  • Fries€6.00

                    Garlic Mayo 3 10 12

                    • New Season Baby Potatoes€6.00

                      Salsa Verde 7

                      • Chargrilled Tenderstem Broccoli€6.00

                        Smoked Almonds 7 8a

                        • Rocket & Parmesan Salad 7 12€6.00

                          Desserts

                          • Choux Bun

                            Chocolate Cremeux, Pistachio Ice Cream, Warm Chocolate Sauce 1a 3 5 6 7 8a 8g 8h

                            • Crème Brûlée

                              (please ask your server for today’s flavour) Sable Biscuit 1a 3 7

                              • Lemon Tart

                                Toasted Meringue, Raspberry Sorbet 1a 3 6 7

                                Last updated: 10 March 2025

                                What 2,728 people are saying

                                Café en Seine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                4.5
                                4.5 based on recent ratings
                                • 4.4Food
                                • 4.5Service
                                • 4.6Ambience
                                • 4.2Value

                                Noise • Moderate

                                Review summary

                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                Café en Seine boasts "lovely food" and "great atmosphere," making it a "highly recommend" destination. The "friendly and efficient" service is a standout, with staff going above and beyond to accommodate guests. While some find it "a bit pricey," the elegant setting and creative cocktails offer a "worthwhile experience."

                                2,802 Reviews

                                1. Scott

                                  Dublin1 review

                                  4.0

                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                  1. Overall 4
                                  2. Food 4
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 4
                                  Great food and amazing service. Beautiful place and decor. We were seated in the mock terrace section and while there was some glare from the sun, it was a lovely ambience to enjoy our food. Would go again!

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                                2. Clayton

                                  Atlanta2 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Great service, great food, lovely ambiance. We thoroughly enjoyed celebrating our wedding anniversary.

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                                3. Angela

                                  Connacht10 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Fabulous experience yet again. Beautiful decor, staff fantastic, food & drinks great. Highly recommend 5* experience.

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                                4. Caoimhe VIP

                                  Dublin21 reviews

                                  4.0

                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                  1. Overall 4
                                  2. Food 4
                                  3. Service 4
                                  4. Ambience 4
                                  Great experience for dinner in cafe en seine. Lovely buzzy ambience on a Friday night without being too noisy, very good service and the food was delicious. Great choice of sharing dishes. Dj and dancing in the bar later on. Highly recommend for a night out in Dublin

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                                5. Emily

                                  Dublin1 review

                                  5.0

                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Server and manager were extremely accommodating even when they were really busy. Food and drinks were delicious too.

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                                6. Margaret

                                  Dublin15 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 4
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Relaxing lunch, pleasant surroundings. Good service. Variety of choice. Gluten free options available.

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                                7. Jason

                                  Los Angeles9 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Great setting, attentive service. Dessert was fantastic.

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                                8. Mary

                                  Dublin2 reviews

                                  4.0

                                  Dined on 5 May 2025

                                  1. Overall 4
                                  2. Food 4
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 4
                                  Despite some confusion over my online booking, I was quickly and politely accommodated. The meal was really very good, and the service was excellent.

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                                9. Edel

                                  Connacht2 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  Dined on 2 May 2025

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  High quality food . Good gluten free options. Lovely staff

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                                10. Derdriu VIP

                                  New York City10 reviews

                                  4.0

                                  Dined on 30 April 2025

                                  1. Overall 4
                                  2. Food 3
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  The restaraunt is beautiful and the service excellent. The food for the price is ok. Pretty salty and not impressive. I would go back for ambience but not for food.

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                                FAQs

                                Café en Seine is rated 4.5 stars by 2728 OpenTable diners.

                                Café en Seine does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

                                1. Home
                                2. Ireland, Republic of
                                3. Dublin
                                4. Dublin 2
                                5. Dawson Street

                                Make a booking

                                2 people
                                19:00
                                Booked 39 times today
                                Experiences are available.
                                Google Map for Café en Seine

                                40 Dawson Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 A526

                                Additional information

                                • Cross Street
                                  Dawson Street
                                • Area
                                  Dawson Street
                                • Hours of Operation
                                  Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                • Price
                                  €31 to €50
                                • Cuisines
                                  Modern European
                                • Dining style
                                  Casual Dining
                                • Dress code
                                  Smart Casual
                                • Parking details
                                  There is on street Parking, around the corner on St Annes Lane available to the public. There are two multi storey car parks within a 3 minute walk from Cafe En Seine - Q Park Dawson Street and Q Park Setanta.
                                • Public transit
                                  Nearest bus stop Mansion House
                                • Payment Options
                                  AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                • Executive Chef
                                  Stephen Gibson
                                • Additional
                                  Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
                                • Website
                                  http://www.cafeenseine.ie/
                                • Phone number
                                  (01) 677 4567
                                • Private party facilities
                                  Parisian Street Garden for 200 People, Cocktail Bar and Restaurant 150 People, Loft Bar for 90 People, Balcony Bar for 100 People, Great Venue for Special Occasions, Private Spaces for Large Groups up to 1,200 people.
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