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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Dublin 2

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Updated 05 February 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Dublin 2? 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 book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of 1900 Bar & Restaurant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (242)
€30 and under
Irish
South City Centre
About the restaurant
Valentine's Day 2025- Enjoy a delicious meal from our Á La Carte Valentine's menu (see below) with rose petals, on your table and a complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival.

1900 serves modern Irish cuisine and which offers a selection of traditional dishes with a modern twist. The restaurant is located on Harcourt street in Dublin's south city centre. All steaks served have been aged for a minimum of 28 days, this could very well be a deciding factor for steaks lovers.

Top review
Bryant
Dined 6 days ago
Tasty wine and dishes, no worries about what to order, everything is decent and the waiters are all kind and professional!
A photo of Rosa Madre restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1485)
€31 to €50
Italian
Temple Bar
About the restaurant
Rosa Madre is the most authentic Italian restaurant in Dublin. We are located in the heart of Dublin, one of the most exciting and vibrant areas of Dublin with great shops, bars and many five stars hotels.


We specialize in fresh fish, delivered daily by local suppliers and we guarantee to always have the finest quality available. Our seafood cuisine is characterized by the simple quality of the catch. We place our orders during the night, directly from the port where the fish is delivered to ensure we always get the freshest product available.

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Lanna
Dined 5 days ago
Atmosphere and staff absolutely wonderful. The food was incredible. I had prawns, followed by ravioli and each was scrumptious! What a treat! Loved everything.
A photo of Vintage Cocktail Club restaurant
4.7
4.7 (2926)
€30 and under
Modern European
Temple Bar
About the restaurant
VCC is a unique, multi award winning, exclusive dining and cocktail experience in the heart of Dublin's Temple Bar. Walk through the cobbled stone streets of one of Ireland's most famous multi cultural vintage quarters in search of our secret door, on finding you will be rewarded with being transported back in time, engulfed in crushed velvet and candle light all whilst enjoying some of Ireland's best cocktails & small plates.
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Angela
Dined 5 days ago
Great cocktails, waitress with Northern/belfast accent was excellent!
A photo of ELY Wine Bar – Dublin 2 restaurant
4.7
4.7 (619)
€51 and over
Wine Bar
Baggot Street Lower
About the restaurant
ELY is a multi-award-winning, buzzy wine bar with great food, craft beer and classic cocktails.
Opened in 1999 ELY has been recognised as Ireland’s leading wine bar from the start, continuously awarded best wine bar with Wine Spectator recognising it for Best of Award of Excellence.

In 2022 at ELY WINE BAR we are going back to our roots. That means proper WINE BAR, the place to enjoy an exceptional glass or bottle of wine without committing to a three-course meal.
In true WINE BAR fashion, we’ve created a menu with WINE FIRST in mind, best described as sharing style,
driven by seasonality and simplicity, letting the flavours of the wine and food marry together

At the heart of this RETURN TO OUR ROOTS is our continued commitment to work with artisan, organic and biodynamic wineries. To support Irish and European artisan producers, to champion sustainable practices and nourish our team who help create and enhance all the elements and moments that make an ELY WINE BAR experience.

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JulieVIP
Dined 5 days ago
We had a wonderful time at Ely's! The service was absolutely amazing, and we had a lovely table by the fireplace, which made our date even more romantic! Thank you for the great experience!
A photo of WILDE RESTAURANT restaurant
4.7
4.7 (83)
€31 to €50
Contemporary European
South City Centre
About the restaurant
WILDE celebrates the best of Irish produce served in beautiful surrounds echoing 1930s vintage glamour. Its covered garden terrace is unique in Dublin and floods the space with natural light. Meanwhile an abundance of greenery gives an al fresco vibe and even a bucolic feel throughout the fine dining restaurant which, also offers views over the lively Grafton Street.
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Anastasiia
Dined 3 days ago
I had a great time! The staff and service were top notch. The food and presentation were amazing. The dessert was presented to us with a performance which was very unusual and really impressed us. I will definitely be returning to The Wilde again and again.
A photo of 9 Below restaurant
4.6
4.6 (165)
€30 and under
Cocktail Bar
South City Centre
About the restaurant
A COSY LITTLE SPEAKEASY IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
9 Below bar is Dublin’s hideaway for seductive cocktails and stimulating conversation. Nestled in the former basement of historical Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club, we have taken great pleasure in refurbishing our own piece of this prestigious building, originally built in 1756. Our beautifully designed space offers 4 intimate rooms in which to drink and be merry (and a little mischievous).

Our menu features an enticing selection of champagnes, spirits and cocktails, all dispensed by a couple of fun-loving bartenders who really know their craft. Swing by for after-work libations and you might just find yourself staying all evening!

Top review
Christopher
Dined on 17 Jan 2025
Great drinks and great ambience, can’t ask for much more in the city
A photo of Pen & Player restaurant
4.6
4.6 (72)
€51 and over
Tapas / Small Plates
South City Centre
About the restaurant
Pen & Player Cocktail Bar, Dublin's Premium Cocktail Experience.

The dash of alchemy, a measure of anticipation & a twist of surprise are to be savored slowly.
The spectacle and the show, something to share, something to whisper. Stories we like to tell, other to discover.

Enjoy the best expertly crafted cocktails in Dublin along with our selection of fine wines and spirits.

A light bite gourmet menu is available to compliment our expertly crafted cocktails or fine wines.

Welcome to Pen & Player.

**Kitchen Times: Every day from 4pm to 9:30pm.**

**No-Show will be charged 10€ per person**

Top review
Alexandros
Dined 5 days ago
Nice staff, great menu, seating uncomfortable and tables very small. Great ambience, prices could be reined in a little. Overall very nice experience.
A photo of La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1122)
€31 to €50
Italian
Temple Bar
About the restaurant

Welcome to La Caverna Restaurant and Wine Bar in Dublin's vibrant Temple Bar district. Immerse yourself in our delightful ambiance, where culinary brilliance and warm hospitality create an unforgettable experience.
Led by our Italian Chef, La Caverna curates a symphony of tastes, igniting passion and creativity in every plate.
Our strategic location offers easy access to Dublin's cultural richness and historical landmarks, making La Caverna an ideal retreat after exploring iconic sites like Dublin Castle and Trinity College.
Celebrate the essence of Italian cuisine and hospitality with us. Whether it's an intimate dinner for two, a joyful family gathering, or a special private event, each moment is crafted with culinary delights and memories.
Revel in the enchantment of La Caverna Restaurant and Wine Bar - a true haven of culinary artistry and comfort in Dublin. Indulge in the magic as each bite transports you to the essence of Italy, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Enjoy

Top review
Scott
Dined 5 days ago
Very authentic good quality and they know food, staff professional pleasant and efficient If you want good quality Italian cuisine in a pleasant environment I’d thoroughly recommend it Down stairs seating is perfect for a first date or anniversary, nice ambiance
A photo of Cellar22 restaurant
4.5
4.5 (148)
€30 and under
Wine Bar
South City Centre
About the restaurant
Cellar 22 is a cosy, intimate, downstairs space with an eclectic and wide-ranging wine list that features everything from high-end, old world producers by the bottle or sampled through a Coravin through to dynamic young winemakers making delicious, sustainable wine. With over 30 pouring wines available by the glass and a backbone of classics, our list is perfectly designed for exploration.
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Ashkan
Dined today
Great experience. The lunch menu was too narrow, but still great experience overall.
A photo of The Port House Pintxo restaurant
4.4
4.4 (215)
€30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Temple Bar
About the restaurant
Located in Temple Bar, Port House Pintxo offers a romantic underground vibe with booth seating where you can enjoy a range of tapas and an eclectic wine list alongside port and sherries.
Top review
Ronan
Dined 3 days ago
Good service and cocktails. Some of the dishes very small for the price notwithstanding its tapas. Overall very pleasant although the yellow lighting doesn’t really help in identifying what you’re eating!
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