The Best Local Restaurants in Dublin

Explore the best local restaurants in Dublin. From hearty stews to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for every food lover. Head to Blackbird for great meals in a relaxed setting or enjoy the city’s best burgers at Dash Burger. For a taste of Italy, try Sano Pizza. Discover these and many more local favorites for a delicious dining experience in Dublin.

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Blackbird

Craft beers by candlelight

"Blackbird" in Dublin is a dimly lit, dive bar delight. Whenever I'm in the area, I always try to stop here for a drink - it's always 5 o'clock somewhere!

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Daiana

Andreea Nagy Deac

Jun 24, 2025

Irish Film Institute

Hangout spot for film lovers

The "Irish Film Institute" in Dublin looks strange - the good kind. Come discover Irish film here. Personally, I love the beer garden out back...

Art & culture

Cinema

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Ginger

Greenidge

Jun 18, 2025

Admiral

Eastern European food at its best

"Admiral" is a true yacht spot in the center of Dublin, a nautical-themed restaurant with delicious Eastern European and Russian dishes!

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Ginger

Greenidge

Jun 18, 2025

Knead Pizza & Bottle Shop

Craft beer & #zass

"Knead Pizza & Bottle Shop" in Dublin is a super cool pizza/beer place. Delicious pizza, effortless & cozy vibe, a wide selection of craft beers...

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Daiana

Andreea Nagy Deac

Jun 13, 2025

Dash Burger

Best burger in town

You might've heard exaggerations like 'this is the best burger in town.' But "Dash Burger" is different. I wouldn't mind not eating anything else ever again.

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Ginger

Greenidge

Jun 11, 2025

Bullet

Duck and Dumplings

"Bullet" (named after the type of Chinese oven) reinvented my love for dumplings. Some of the best Chinese food in Dublin for sure...

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Ginger

Greenidge

Jun 6, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in Dublin

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

Daiana

Sarah

You?

Rose

Ginger

Kevin

Alina

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Daiana

Sarah

You?

Rose

Ginger

Kevin

Alina

Blackbird

Craft beers by candlelight

Daiana

Andreea Nagy Deac

Irish Film Institute

Hangout spot for film lovers

Ginger

Greenidge

Admiral

Eastern European food at its best

Ginger

Greenidge

Knead Pizza & Bottle Shop

Craft beer & #zass

Daiana

Andreea Nagy Deac

Dash Burger

Best burger in town

Ginger

Greenidge

Bullet

Duck and Dumplings

Ginger

Greenidge

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