Diners' Choice: European restaurants in Dublin

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Updated 05 March 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall European cuisine in Dublin? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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.

Top review

RonanVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent experience. Couldn’t recommend craft more

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Chef’s Menu

Ian's Kitchen By Mateo

4.8

4.8 (20)

€31 to €50

European

Kimmage

About the restaurant

Ian Ussher and Mateo Saina partner up for some local experience.
Morning Bliss, Evening Elegance.
Nestled at Crumlin Cross beside Ashleaf Shopping Centre, our restaurant offers a delightful brunch experience that transforms into a vibrant local hotspot by night. Enjoy beautiful settings, exquisite European comfort food, and impeccable service that will make every visit memorable.

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Karen

Dined on 4 Jan 2025

Excellent service and lovely food. Thank you Mateo for the complimentary Mac n cheese bites- they were delicious. Service was outstanding and attentive without being intrusive.

Pearl Brasserie

4.8

4.8 (1281)

€31 to €50

European

South City Centre

About the restaurant

Located right in Georgian Dublin City Centre. Next door to the famous 5 star Merrion Hotel. Pearl has catered for lovers of fine dining for the past 20 years. French and Asian fusion is the norm. The Pigeon Rossini or Bluefin Tuna Ponzu is still a staple on the menu but it is the €99 -Six course tasting menu that will demonstrate Pearl’s culinary legacy.

We work closely with our dedicated suppliers enabling our team to source the best of ingredients. Culinary ingenuity and skill from the kitchen combined with warm, professional service makes Pearl one of Dublin’s premier fine dining experiences.

Featured in Michelin Guide since first year of opening.
Travelers Choice Award 2021 - Top 10% of restaurants worldwide Tripadvisor
Awarded Chef of the Year 2017 in the Georgina Campbell Awards
Travelers Choice Awards 2020, 2019,2017 - Delighted to be included at No 5

For the past 22 years Pearl Brasserie continues to perform at the top of the game in Dublin.

Bon Appetit!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent as ever. Top service and food. Waiters knowledge of wines exceptional.

Richmond

4.8

4.8 (385)

€31 to €50

European

Portobello

About the restaurant

Head Chef, David O'Byrne, has been running the kitchen since opening day, back in December 2015. Within two years he had earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand & has retained it every year since.
Owner/Manager Russell Wilde has been in the business for over 30 years, so he also has a fair idea of what he's doing.
And they both very much look forward to providing you with an enjoyable & memorable dining experience.

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Soraya

Dined 1 day ago

Best restaurant in Dublin, have been there 5 times now and never disappoints.

8A Brasserie

4.7

4.7 (766)

€30 and under

European

Monkstown

About the restaurant

8A Brasserie is a boutique family run restaurant, located in Monkstown that overs a wide range of dishes & wines. We also have indoor & outdoor seating areas to suit all occasions.

On offer we have a daily lunch & brunch menu and a full dinner service from 2pm.

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John

Dined 5 days ago

8A was excellent as always. Delicious food in a welcoming and cosy space. Service faultless even though very busy.

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

BANG restaurant & wine bar

4.7

4.7 (973)

€30 and under

European

South City Centre

About the restaurant

Just off St. Stephens Green and Beside The Shelbourne Hotel- Top 50 Restaurants 2023, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2024 , TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2024.
Head Chef, Nathan Greensmith, leads a talented team, using only the finest seasonal ingredients sourced from local suppliers. Featuring a delightful array of options, including steak favorites and fresh seafood
We believe that exceptional service is just as important as great food. Our attentive staff is trained to ensure that every guest feels welcome and valued, providing personalized service that enhances your dining experience.
We also cater to various dietary preferences, including gluten-free and vegan options
For a special event, BANG Restaurant offers three unique and stylish private dining spaces, accommodating up to 50 guests. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our dedicated team is here to help you plan and execute an unforgettable experience tailored to your needs

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Mert

Dined on 12 Mar 2025

The team has been amazing as always! Our business group of 9 left extremely happy with the food, the service, and the attention once again. We would like to thank the entire staff for everything, and we’re already looking forward to our next visit!

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Bresson

4.6

4.6 (1146)

€51 and over

European

Monkstown

About the restaurant

Bresson brings a new fine dining option to Monkstown in a casual, comfortable and friendly ambience. Now serving brunch alongside our set lunch every weekend.

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VivG

Dined 6 days ago

Beautiful meal & the team serving were very attentive and friendly. Starter of lamb was very flavoursome & well cooked!! Suckling pig mains was delicious too! Looking forward to going back!

Gourmet Food Parlour - Malahide

4.7

4.7 (761)

€30 and under

European

Malahide

About the restaurant

Located on the winding coastal road, our Malahide restaurant offers stunning views to complement its equally stunning food. Sunny and bright, it’s the perfect space to enjoy our daytime menu.

Large car park available directly outside the restaurant, so if you’re heading out on a drive, keep us in mind!

Join us today and enjoy our delicious menus and daily chef specials.

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Gary

Dined 5 days ago

The food and service was very good and overall an enjoyable lunch. Menu is a bit limited - would be nice to have some starter options.

Balfes

4.7

4.7 (43)

€31 to €50

European

Temple Bar

About the restaurant

Breakfast, Lunch, Cocktails, Dinner & Weekend Brunch. Located on Balfe Street, where Grafton Street and the Creative Quarter meet, Balfes features a 20 seater outdoor terrace, a zinc-covered bar and open kitchen.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 7 Mar 2025

Lovely setting, food is amazing, expensive, lovely waitress

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