Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Dublin 6

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Updated 05 March 2025

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Bijou Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1409)

€31 to €50

European

Rathgar

About the restaurant

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. We do not take bookings for drinks only.
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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Paula

Dined 5 days ago

As always, food excellent, staff very friendly. Excellent service

Craft Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (27)

€51 and over

European

Rathgar

About the restaurant

Craft is an award-winning neighbourhood restaurant in Harold’s Cross, owned and run by renowned chef, Philip Yeung, a short distance from the surrounding villages of Rathgar, Rathmines and Ranelagh.

Philip became Head Chef at Town Bar and Grill in 2010, working under Temple Garner, and was also instrumental in the re-opening of Bang Restaurant in 2010, again as Head Chef.

Philip opened Craft in February 2016 and very quickly gained recognition for his modern Irish cuisine, winning the ‘Best Newcomer’ award for Dublin at the RAI awards in May 2016, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2017, ‘Best Emerging Irish Cuisine’ in all of Ireland at the RAI awards in 2018 and Michelin Bib gourmand again in 2018 and 2019.

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RonanVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent experience. Couldn’t recommend craft more

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Bethlehem Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (333)

€30 and under

Palestinian

Rathgar

About the restaurant

Bethlehem restaurant is the first of its kind in Dublin offering real Home Made Palestinian cuisine in the heart of Dublin .

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Grainne

Dined 7 days ago

A firm favourite that we come back to time and again. Consistently good fresh food. Always a warm welcome from the staff who go above and beyond. Excellent vegetarian choices. Great value menu. Highly recommend and we will be back soon!

Green Man Wines

4.8

4.8 (30)

€31 to €50

Wine Bar

Rathgar

About the restaurant

Welcome to Green Man Wines!
We are a small, award winning Wine Shop opening our Wine Bar Thursday-Saturday.
There are loads of iconic bottles, hidden gems and easy drinking wines from the ‘old world’ stacked on our shelves, with €10 corkage applied we welcome you to try any of those.
Alongside we offer a variety of plates designed to share, we recommend 2-3 plates per person.
There are two parts to our Wine Bar, the Front, which is open for walk-ins and the Back, suitable for a full dinner.
Come on in and let our staff guide you towards your next favourite Producer, Region or Grape Varietal!
-Please note that our kitchen closes at 9:30 PM.-

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AliceVIP

Dined on 7 Mar 2025

Fabulous evening, scrumptious vegetarian dishes, rich liver mousse, and indulgent baked Basque cheesecake paired perfectly with exquisite wine, making for an unforgettable dining experience.

The Laurels Perrystown

4.6

4.6 (372)

€30 and under

Irish

Terenure

About the restaurant

The Laurels Perrystown is a family-owned, traditional bar and restaurant that offers locals and visitors the authentic Irish pub experience.
By combining the world-renewed atmosphere of a Dublin pub with elegant and stylish décor, our premises has remained a staple of the Perrystown community for over 4 decades.
As a third generation, family-owned independent bar and restaurant, we understand the importance of creating a family-friendly atmosphere that still represents Dublin & world-famous nightlife.
Our luxurious and spacious surroundings are available for events, parties, family get-togethers or just a few quiet drinks.
Our extensive drink selection, freshly prepared menu and the friendly, inviting atmosphere of our Irish pub continues to attract visitors from all over the world.

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Serena

Dined on 6 Mar 2025

Having been here lots of times and always leaving on a good notebinwas very disappointed in the food today. The veg were both dry with a weird skin on the outside completely mushy, beef was grey roasties were like rubber inwas utterly disappointed that said the rest of the meals ordered were good, maybe it's the roast inner that is hard to execute. If it was not for what was delish horseradish sauce I would not have touched it at all. The roast dinner was also served in what seemed to be a pasta bowl. Now I know never order a roast dinner here

Shaku Maku

4.6

4.6 (270)

€30 and under

Middle Eastern

Rathmines

About the restaurant

Shaku Maku is a new Middle Eastern diner serving traditional dishes cooked according to age-honoured recipes and techniques.

This is Middle Eastern soul food, with a focus on a warm, fun & inviting dining space to enjoy the best fresh ingredients from our locally sourced suppliers.

What is Shaku Maku?Roughly translated, it means: ‘What’s the story?
’Shaku Maku is a riddle, a playful paradox, and an invitation to share.

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Morgana

Dined 1 day ago

The served during the Ramadan buffet was really delicious! Nice ambience and kind staff

The Dunmore

4.6

4.6 (51)

€31 to €50

Contemporary European

Rathmines

About the restaurant

The Dunmore is a modern international restaurant located in the heart of Rathmines, Dublin. The restaurant offers a sophisticated and versatile space perfect for a range of events, from intimate gatherings to corporate functions. The Dunmore's menu features a wide variety of dishes, all made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. The restaurant also has an extensive wine list and a selection of cocktails. The Dunmore is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal and a memorable experience.

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David

Dined 2 days ago

Really nice 3 course meal great value and quality

Voici Creperie and Wine Bar

4.5

4.5 (221)

€30 and under

French

Rathgar

About the restaurant

Authentic French Creperie and Wine Bar. Full selection of savoury galettes, sweet crepes, charcuterie and cheese board with great selection of fine wines.

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XavierVIP

Dined on 4 Mar 2025

Decent food if a bit chewy for a sweet crepe. Galette was perfect, a little dry (use a bit of brittany salted butter guys to make it better... a galette needs it when you cook it)

Ashtons Gastropub

3.4

3.4 (200)

€30 and under

Gastro Pub

Clonskeagh

About the restaurant

Ashton's is a local gastropub and event space located in the heart of Clonskeagh on the banks of the River Dodder, serving great food and drinks and warm hospitality seven days a week. Split over two levels, Ashton's encompasses a large open bar and dining room, a dedicated event space on the lower ground floor, and two terraces overlooking the passing river. Ashton's Gastropub serves lunch and dinner seven days a week, with its signature Carvery available on weekdays. With a focus on seasonality and sourcing local, the menu at Ashton's includes elevated pub classics with something for everyone.

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Lira

Dined on 2 Mar 2025

Absolutely amazing experience, food, staff, ambience

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