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The Brass Onion Bistro, DUBLIN 9, Leinster

The Brass Onion Bistro

4.6
4.6
90 reviews
€30 and under
Bistro
Welcome to Brass Onion Bistro.
The newest addition to Dublin 9, Where we cook the freshest ingredients from our local suppliers to the highest standard combined with a friendly service.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 24 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Bistro, Mediterranean, Irish

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon, Tue 9:30 am–4:00 pm Wed–Sat 9:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 9:30 am–7:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (01) 836 0780

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

What 90 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dublin

    Neighbourhood gem

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  1. ElaineO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Thanks for looking after us. We really enjoyed the food and service. Looking forward to the next time.
  2. PaulW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 March 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good and friendly local bistro. Been a couple of times and never disappoints.
  3. CarmelL

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service was excellent the waiter was very friendly and made the experience very pleasant. The food was lovely especially the starter which we shared and it was enough for the two of us
  4. Asheila

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Excellent service. We were sitting on the terrace outside and it was a little bit breezy because there was a gap under the door. However, the restaurant did have good heaters and lovely blankets to use. The food was lovely. The Thai curry was a bit bland but packed full of vegetables and nice chicken. One of our guests had the burger which was gorgeous and another had the fish which was also gorgeous. We will definitely be returning.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gorgeous local restaurant with great food, staff can’t do enough and so friendly to kids.
  6. Eanna

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service in a wonderful setting, we'll definitely be back.
  7. CharlieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall excellent, Very good organizing coloring for kids
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always Fantastic food and fantastic staff 🥰
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 February 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Ordered the burger with chicken which states on the menu grill chicken breast - it arrived as a patty which when I asked the staff they advised they ground all the chicken up. Didn’t taste like chicken at all, which was disappointing. Overall good is grand, nothing amazing. Service can be quite slow at times.

    The Brass Onion BistroResponded on 21 February 2023Hi , i'm sorry you dint have a nice experience. The observation was brought to our Head chef attention, and hopefully, you will give us another chance soon. Kind Regards, Pedro Castilho.

  10. AntoinetteH

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 February 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service with personalty. A real nice vibe in this place. I will be back.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 February 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    First time there , nice place nice food . Service could be abit better .plenty of staff but noticed when asked for milk for our coffee we were forgotin about . And when we asked for menus they were just plopped on the table and walked away . But will be back as enjoyed food and atmosphere.
  12. marinac

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience and delicious food.!!!!!!!!!’..
  13. CarolineF

    Connacht

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lovely evening for valentines, live music very relaxed atmosphere, great staff and service. My steak was a bit dissapointing, nothing wrong with the cooking it was just a bad cut of meat, very grisly and tough. Wouldn't put me off going back though. 💜
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly staff and food was absolutely delicious!
  15. ColmJ

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 13 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Thank you.
  16. Vrodrigues77

    Dublin

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 11 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We live close by and decide to try it, we absolutely adore the atmosphere, staff, food. I super recommend and definitely I will be back.
  17. Damien

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a fabulous place for breakfast and lunch. Haven’t tried dinner yet but I will. The surroundings are beautiful, and the staff are amazingly friendly, a family-friendly establishment which is great to see. Bravo! Brass Onion. We will be back again and again
  18. HazelH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The perfect celebration for our Mum’s birthday, food was fabulous, staff couldn’t be nicer
  19. Gpoc

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This is a lovely neighbourhood bistro - lovely food and responsive service.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Brunch reunion and most enjoyable. Staff very friendly and attentive. Good value
  21. FR123

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and lovely friendly staff. Food was delicious and early bird is great value. Our party of 12 all thoroughly enjoyed an amazing meal.
  22. ABee

    Cork

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We both had two of the specials (Hake & a Steak) really good food, the steak was cooked perfectly.
  23. Guest

    Dublin

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always look forward to coming here - the brunch and dinner is always amazing. Staff are really lovely too!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 December 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A delight. Staff were super, we all had fun and ate well.
  25. AnneM

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food . Good service nice ambiance . Value for money and give you plenty of time and don’t rush you out the door.
  26. DervT

    Edinburgh

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    There was decent choice for vegetarians, and the food arrived quickly. The poached eggs were a bit overdone, and we could have used two pieces of toast with each portion. The service was very good, though we had to ask for water twice.
  27. EimearM

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    Had to make request for 1st&2nd glass of wine twice both times, my water never appeared. Sitting for most of meal with no drinks. Desert took almost 30 mins to arrive. Felt invisible for most part and paid 60 euros for it. 2nd glass of pinot grigio was comped but would have honestly preferred a proper apology for poor service instead of defensive reaction from person taking payment at the till who instead made a point of emphasising the comped glass. They also simply kept insisting our desert were on the way when we asked about it twice instead of apologising. A simple apology acknowledging the issues combined with complimentary gesture is always more effective in diffusing situations involving poor service. Unfortunate as the food is very good but simply too expensive to eat out to let this kind of issue go anymore.
  28. EmDo

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 December 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very impressed. Small menu but done excellently. Full wine menu but pints can be brought from pub next door very easily. Gorgeous decor and ambiance. Will return
  29. Niall

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, all round great experience. This is our third time here and we will continue to come here in the future.
  30. EimsK

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food was delicious and staff were lovely except at the very end when we were left waiting to pay and then aggressively asked to leave. Slightly spoiled the experience but would still go back, I think it was a one off.
  31. CiaraL

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Lovely food, slightly unusual flavour combinations but they totally work. Very friendly staff and the desserts are fab!
  32. Eanna

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely evening at our favourite table in our local restaurant, fantastic food and the guys looked after us as they always do. Looking forward to seeing them in the new year.
  33. CormacL

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arrived at the restaurant not exactly sure on what to expect. It's safe to say we were both delighted with what we found. When we got in the staff were so welcoming and professional. There seemed to be a glitch with the booking system and our reservation wasn't originally listed. This however didn't stop the staff member from ensuring we got our table. He also managed to make us still feel welcome instead of a burden. When it came to the food we just couldn't fault it. The spicy chicken wings were honestly some of the best I've ever had, I just wish I had more room to try the desserts. Would highly recommend!
  34. MaryS

    Dublin

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food served by lovely, friendly staff.
  35. MichaelC

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lovely bistro with delightful staff. Menu restricted but on saying that it had meat,chicken,fish and veg options. All the food was very tasty and presented well. Will return
  36. JaneO

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great to have such good food locally. The staff are excellent and always pleasant
  37. SarahC

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gorgeous food and good wine selection all very reasonable prices by Dublin standards. Group of 5 women and we all really enjoyed it. Didn’t feel rushed and the atmosphere was very relaxing. Will definitely go again.
  38. CiaraF

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We just had an early dinner before heading into the city centre for Christmas celebrations. We had a main course and coffee and both were really enjoyable. The curry was delicious, I had added chicken but would have been lovely without too. It was quiet because it was so early but a man was setting up to play music and more people came in as we were leaving. Would definitely go back later in the evening to get more ambience but services was prompt and friendly. Ticked all boxes
  39. PatriciaC

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brilliant experience in the Brass Onion we were not rushed in any way which I found to be a great help thanks to the staff there
  40. AidanP

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food very friendly staff Will 100% be back soon

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The Brass Onion Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 24 times today
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BRASS ONION BISTRO 22 SION HILL ROAD, DUBLIN 9, Leinster D09 KX22

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area

    Drumcondra (D9)

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon, Tue 9:30 am–4:00 pm Wed–Sat 9:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 9:30 am–7:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Bistro, Mediterranean, Irish

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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