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Café en Seine, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Café en Seine

4.5
4.5
2243 reviews
€31 to €50
Modern European
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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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 times today

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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What 2,243 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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  • Dublin

    Modern European

  • Dublin

    Most Booked

  • Dublin 2

    Most Booked

2,323 Reviews

  1. AgnieszkaC

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super friendly, kind and polite service ❤ Beautiful ambience, delicious food. I can definitely recommend 👌 Thank you guys 🙏

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  2. Jamie

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything. Burger, Fish & chips, Eggs Royale, desserts all excellent. Brazilian waitress possibly needs to brush up on the menu a little but she was very friendly. Fab Christmas vibe. Highly recommend it.

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  3. EdelM

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening out and wonderful attentive service from the staff.

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  4. MilenaP

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Small cocktails, the warermellon coctail was with a huge block of ice, which made it too watery. Poor looking food, not worth it for the money. Service, they didn't return change of almost 10 euro, had to ask for it. That's not acceptable. I would give voluntarily. Great atmosphere, stylish looking cafe, needs a better chef and better service. I would recommend it only for the atmosphere and some cocktails.

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  5. BrianD

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place to meet up for lunch, so spacious, lovely staff and the food was delicious. Will definitely return!

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  6. JoanT

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very impressed with gluten free options. Service was very slow. However will call again

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  7. JohnA

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    very efficient system for booking and accommodated all 7 of us with ease as it was a very busy day in Dublin. The new decor (haven't been there for a while) was very impressive and very tasteful. No hesitation in recommending it going forward and hopefully we'll be back soon.

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  8. BrianB

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The table was cramped for the number of people, and there was a lack of real effort to find an alternatives.

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  9. NeasaO

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    2nd time there in 2 weeks and disappointed both times. The tables are too small to sit those seated (we had a booking for 6 people that was changed to 5 at last minute) we were seated at a table for 4, very tight. I asked for a bigger table, for example the table for 6 that we had reserved, but was told they couldn't accommodate that. Food was nice. 1 side dish came out wrong, but was corrected with a short wait. Other side dish didn't come, after asking twice it arrived after our meal was finished. (It was comped) but it was very under cooked to the point of being inedible (Brussel sprout). Overall disappointing, won't be recommending. Best thing is the venue and atmosphere.

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  10. Langlinsj

    Dublin

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I love this place, it’s so well done-nice staff-good food. I didn’t like mine, nothing wrong with it, I just didn’t like it. I was surprised that the waiter didn’t ask why I had barely eaten any of it but he was definitely inexperienced. I do though hate the newly adopted American habit of writing down the tipping options at the end of the receipt, 12.5/18/20-puts me off tipping altogether

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food a little cold and and overpriced. Enjoyable overall but the cost would make us slow to return for lunch

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  12. Allen

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent and staff are very accomodating. It was a bit loud on the other side due to the private event and the lighting on the restaurant was pretty dark, couldn’t much appreciate the features of the meal however taste is perfect and balance with all the flavors.

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  13. EmmaR

    Connacht

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice atmosphere and very friendly staff. Menu had a good selection for a group. Service could be quicker.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Poor service. We were waiting for food ages, nobody pay any attention to us and when food came it was not tasty.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely venue, great staff, upbeat vibe, great music, superb food. Overall great value.

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  16. DitaC

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely menu, loved pre-Christmas atmosphere and live music. Visited on Sunday at lunch time.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 December 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place to meet friends. Busy but still very comfortable. Food excellent as was service.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The venue and staff were fantastic Great atmosphere and service was excellent!!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A group of 4 over 70, we had a lovely lunchtime experience. First things first, the staff, from front of house to the girl leading us to our table to the various waiters and barpersons, such excellence and good humour right throughout the afternoon was elevating . Food and drinks were excellent , in spite of being very busy ,the table service was excellent. A very reasonable bill put the cap on our visit ! We'll be back !

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and ambience. Food was very good... would go again...and again!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Leinster

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was mediocre at best, zero flavour to the wings even after sending them back. So disappointing as I’d been told by so many people the food is amazing, I will try again maybe they were too busy. Our server was the saving grace, she was just lovely!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A special place for a celebration. From of was beautiful and the decor is just so comfy and classy . Truly a Dublin gem . Can’t wait to go back

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  23. LouisV

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect stay , service and dinner at a reasonable price. Highly recommended!

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  24. JOG1

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great atmosphere, live music was a lovely touch ( they were also brilliant ) 👍👏👏

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  25. CarolineNolan

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, great service, really nice atmosphere and good music. Great night.

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  26. Alyfunshine

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazingly swift and efficient service. Delicious food. Lovely ambience. Highly recommended.

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  27. LauraL

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and place! Loved it, definitely will go back

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  28. StephenM

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Little pricey but the quality was good and service was excellent. Nice vibe too.

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  29. PatriciaB

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely athmosphere, great service, lovely food and good valye for money

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was very rushed and aggressive. The host told us we had the table for 2 hours upon arrival which was fine but a half hour into our reservation we were once again reminded by the host that our booking was for 2 hours. The plates were taken from us while we were still eating our main courses. Don’t order a starter or a dessert because you won’t have time to eat it! By far the worst service I’ve had ever.

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  31. Ness

    Dublin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good menu with lots of gluten free options. Great service and a beautiful setting for lunch. Will be going back many times.

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  32. St123

    Cork

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very poor standard of food for the expensive price.

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  33. Blida

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere was excellent service also, the food tasted so so good and the pink cava also

    Café en SeineResponded on 22 November 2023

    Thank you for the fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and service. It's always our aim to create a great environment, complemented by first class service. We are delighted that you enjoyed the food and thought the pink cava was a hit. We carefully select our menu and drinks to ensure there's something for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious food and enjoyable moments at Café en Seine!

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  34. TrevorF

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food and very well presented. Great staff and plenty of choice on the menu. By the end of the meal, we didn’t feel rushed to leave our table even if the booking stipulation was for a two hour sitting. Will definitely be returning as soon I’m back in DubLin.

    Café en SeineResponded on 22 November 2023

    Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful feedback about your experience. It's fantastic to hear that you were impressed with both the food and its presentation. We're also delighted to know that our staff made a positive impression and that you found many appealing options on the menu. We understand the importance of a relaxed dining experience, so it's great to know that you didn't feel rushed towards the end of your meal, despite the two-hour table booking policy. We look forward to welcoming you back next time you're in Dublin. There's always something new to try or an old favourite to revisit at Café en Seine!

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  35. Magberg

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot, lovely ambience, nice to sit at the bar for a pre dinner drink and watch the bar staff concoct cocktail creations. Dining booth a bit cramped for four, but service excellent.

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  36. AndrewH

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, excellent food, kind staff and all around nice experience. Highly recommend.

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  37. MaireadP

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is really good choice is good too. Drinks are expensive especially the non alcoholic cocktails .

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  38. RebeccaH

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a table booked for 7 and when we arrived we had to wait 15 minutes and I’m not sure why as the table they tried to give us was free the whole time which makes me think they gave our actual table away! They tried to sit a group of 6 on 2 separate tables of 3, we obviously said no as we were dining as a group of friends! After another 15 minute wait we were seated on a long table again wasn’t ideal as it was so long so could barely hear anyone! The service was ok! Nobody seemed sure and it was quite slow at times! Thankfully the food was fantastic!

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  39. CiaraB

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our meal in Cafe en Seine, food was great, we would have liked more, service was a little slow on drinks over but overall a lovely evening, place looks amazing

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place, but with 2 hour limit to stay this is not nice.

    Café en SeineResponded on 22 November 2023

    Thank you for your feedback and compliment on our venue. We're glad you liked Café en Seine. Regarding the 2-hour limit, we understand that this may feel restrictive. This policy is in place to ensure that we can accommodate as many of our guests as possible, especially at busy times. We always aim to provide a great experience within this timeframe. We hope to welcome you back soon, perhaps at a quieter time when we can offer a more relaxed stay.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 times today
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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