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Best Restaurants in Portobello

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Portobello is one of Dublin's strongest southside dining neighbourhoods, with an above-average share of top-rated restaurants and a well-rounded mix of European, Irish, and Asian cooking along its canal-side streets. Brunch and cafe culture are particularly well-established here, and prices remain accessible for the quality on offer.

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Restaurants

• No 25 Fitzwilliam Place A · Fine dining restaurant, Wedding venue — A beautifully run Georgian townhouse for intimate weddings and private events where service shines and food impresses;...
• Host Restaurant A · Italian restaurant, Modern European — Energetic modern Italian in Ranelagh with a popular chef’s menu, standout pastas and sharing steaks, lively room, and...
• Forest Avenue Restaurant A · Contemporary tasting menu, Fine dining — A creative, chef-driven tasting menu in a relaxed room with standout dishes and wine; excellent food, but service...
• Craft Restaurant A · Contemporary restaurant, Modern European — Creative neighborhood spot delivering refined, modern European plates with warm service and strong wine, priced at the...
• Pickle Restaurant A · Indian restaurant, North Indian — Destination Indian spot in Dublin delivering refined, spice-forward cooking with attentive service and premium pricing;...
• Dax Restaurant A · Fine dining restaurant, French — Elegant modern French fine dining with polished service and standout seafood and duck, priced for special occasions; a...
• Bastible A · Modern Irish restaurant, Tasting menu — A polished, creative Modern Irish tasting menu with standout seafood and attentive service, tempered by occasional...
• Peploe's St Stephens Green A- · Modern European restaurant, Bistro — Stylish Modern European spot with polished service and reliably good cooking; pricey and occasionally inconsistent, but...
• Mister S A- · Grill restaurant, Modern European — Live-fire cooking with standout steaks and short rib, warm service touches, and a few policy/service flashpoints; book...
• Bar Pez A- · Wine bar and tapas, Small plates — Inventive seafood-led tapas and a serious wine list in a tiny, buzzy room; excellent flavors but small portions, spendy...
• The Little Kitchen A- · Modern European restaurant, Irish restaurant — Tiny Dublin 4 bistro delivering polished Modern European plates with warm service and tight quarters; book ahead and...
• Bethlehem Restaurant A- · Palestinian restaurant, Middle Eastern — Warm neighborhood Palestinian spot with generous hospitality, standout grills and classics; space is tight and waits...
• The Swan Bar A- · Irish pub, Cocktail bar — Historic Victorian pub with excellent Guinness, warm service, and wood-fired pizzas; prices are mid-to-high for Dublin...
• Richmond A- · Modern European restaurant, Bistro — A polished, intimate Modern European spot delivering creative, consistently praised cooking with warm service and...
• CN Dumpling A- · Chinese small plates, Dumpling house — Handmade dumplings and Chinese small plates in a cozy room with swift, friendly service and fair pricing; reservations...
• Camden Kitchen A- · Bistro, Modern European — A polished neighborhood bistro with creative Irish-leaning plates, strong mains, and warm service; book ahead, expect a...
• Delahunt A- · Modern Irish restaurant, Cocktail bar — Modern Irish cooking with polished service and a cozy period setting; excellent flavors but small portions and premium...
• Zakura Noodle & Sushi Restaurant A- · Japanese restaurant, Sushi — Reliable sushi and ramen spot with quick, friendly service and strong value lunch deals, but expect time-limited tables...
• Bibi's Café Portobello A- · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast restaurant — Cozy Portobello brunch staple with standout Turkish and squash eggs, lovely coffees, and occasional service...
• Konkan Indian Restaurant Clanbrassil Street A- · Indian restaurant, Modern Indian — Cozy modern-Indian spot with flavorful South Indian-leaning dishes and a popular tasting menu; small room, good...
• Las Tapas De Lola A- · Spanish tapas restaurant, Wine bar — Lively, tightly packed Spanish tapas hotspot delivering flavorful classics, warm owner-led hospitality, and a fun night...
• Mad Yolks A- · Breakfast & brunch cafe, Coffee shop — Casual Rathmines brunch spot for standout egg baps, fast friendly service, and good coffee, with occasional hiccups on...
• La Gordita A- · Spanish restaurant, Tapas — Polished modern Spanish small plates with standout flavors, excellent service, and very small portions; great for...
• Spitalfields A- · Restaurant, Gastro pub — Cozy Modern Irish gastropub with standout Cock-a-Leekie pie and polished cooking, but strict ordering policies, loud...
• Tempura House A- · Japanese restaurant, Sushi — Crowd-pleasing Japanese spot in Rathmines with crisp tempura, comforting ramen, fast service, and good value bentos,...
• Devitt's Pub A- · Irish pub, Bar — Lively two-level Irish pub with reliable comfort food, great Guinness, and nightly trad sessions upstairs; crowd...
• Canal Bank Cafe A- · Modern European restaurant, Breakfast restaurant — A lively Ballsbridge bistro with broad-appeal cooking, standout wings and aubergine, quick friendly service, and...
• Cafe Sofia A- · Breakfast and lunch cafe, Irish breakfast — Reliable Dublin cafe for hearty Irish breakfasts and simple comfort dishes at low prices; expect friendly service, fast...
• Tippenyaki Restaurant | Rathmines A- · Teppanyaki restaurant, Japanese — High-energy teppanyaki with lively chef show and crowd-pleasing sushi; great for celebrations, pricing on the higher...
• Suesey Street A- · Contemporary European restaurant, Irish — Stylish modern European dining with polished service and standout seafood and meats; prices are premium and occasional...
• The Fumbally Stables A- · Multi-use event venue with cafe/food, Event space — Character-filled cultural venue with warmly praised staff and consistently liked casual food; great for intimate events...
• Tucker Reilly's A- · Pub, Irish — A lively Camden Street pub with strong pints, warm service, and hearty Irish comforts; prices are city-centre moderate...
• Queen Stop B+ · Chinese restaurant, Asian — Lively modern Chinese spot with standout dumplings and short ribs, attentive service, and creative cocktails, but...
• Fireaway B+ · Pizza restaurant, Fast casual — Fast-casual halal-friendly pizza and comfort food with standout value deals and friendly counter service; occasional...
• Amuri Restaurant B+ · Italian restaurant, Sicilian — A cozy Sicilian spot with standout tiramisu and seafood pastas, excellent hospitality, small portions, and premium...
• SPACE JARU B+ · Korean restaurant, Asian restaurant — Creative Korean comfort dishes with standout fried chicken and bulgogi bowls in a small, lively space; great flavors,...
• Alma B+ · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast restaurant — Destination brunch with creative, generous plates and strong coffee; book ahead and expect time limits and a bustling...
• BIGFAN B+ · Creative Chinese small plates, Dim sum — Creative Chinese fusion with standout small plates and buzzy energy; book ahead, expect higher prices, bold flavors,...
• Bunsen B+ · Burger restaurant, Takeout — Short menu, quality beef burgers and crispy fries executed well; dine-in shines, delivery reliability is mixed.
• Ernesto's Coffee & Artisan Foods B+ · Cafe, Breakfast — Charming Rathmines cafe with standout coffee, friendly regulars vibe, and a hearty brunch menu, though seating is tight...
• Hang Dai Chinese B+ · Restaurant and cocktail bar, Chinese-inspired — Destination for modern Chinese fusion with standout duck, lively bar vibe, and strong service; prices are premium and...
• Chimac Aungier St B+ · Korean fried chicken, Burgers — Creative Korean fried chicken and burgers with lively vibes; great for casual meals, though takeaway quality and...
• Fayrouz Lebanese Restaurant B+ · Lebanese restaurant, Middle Eastern — Lively Lebanese spot with excellent hummus, grills, and desserts at moderate prices, but expect tight seating and...
• The Cheeky Piglet B+ · Brunch cafe, Bar & grill — Charming courtyard brunch spot with excellent Irish breakfasts and sandwiches, good value, but service can be very slow...
• Kavanaghs Pub New Street B+ · Irish pub, Gastropub — Welcoming local pub serving hearty Irish comfort food at fair prices with speedy, friendly service; occasional...
• Kodiak, Rathmines B+ · Pizza bar, Cocktail bar — Lively Rathmines pizza-and-cocktail hub with creative pies and strong drinks; excellent vibe, but can be loud and...
• Lottie's B+ · Contemporary restaurant, Cocktail bar — Polished neighborhood destination pairing inventive Modern European cooking with warm service; great early-evening...
• Biryani & Coffee Shop - Adda Dublin B+ · Casual cafe-restaurant, Pakistani — Small Portobello cafe serving halal Pakistani comfort dishes and specialty chai; biryani and momos shine, but seating...
• Arepas Grill B+ · Venezuelan restaurant, Latin American — Vibrant Venezuelan spot for arepas, cachapas, and standout desserts with friendly service; small room, occasional slow...
• Nannetti's B+ · Italian restaurant, Wine bar — Polished modern Italian near St. Stephen's Green with standout fresh pasta and warm service, but portion size and...
• Di Luca B+ · Italian restaurant, Cafe — Cozy Italian spot with standout pastas and classic desserts, generally warm hospitality, modest portions, and...
• Aoki Sushi Noodle Bar - Dublin B+ · Japanese restaurant, Sushi — Cozy Japanese spot with fresh sushi and satisfying ramen at fair prices; small room, friendly service, and excellent...
• Masa Camden St B+ · Taco restaurant, Mexican — Lively modern taco spot with standout fish, steak, and birria tacos, buzzy service, and cocktails; great for a quick,...
• I Monelli B+ · Italian restaurant, Pizza — Cozy Portobello Italian with warm hospitality, classic pastas and a loyal following; mostly excellent but with...
• Harold House B+ · Pub, Neighborhood bar — Beloved old-school Dublin local with excellent pints, friendly regulars, and lively bingo/music nights; expect...
• Lucky's B+ · Bar & grill, Pub — Lively Liberties bar with excellent Coke Lane pizzas, craft drinks, and a buzzing DJ vibe; great for casual nights, but...
• M O'Briens B+ · Irish pub, Bar — Classic Ballsbridge pub with excellent pints and a warm local vibe; food is via a separate upstairs restaurant with a...
• Nomo Ramen B+ · Ramen restaurant, Japanese — Creamy chicken-based ramen and mazemen in a compact, buzzy spot; great flavors for many, but water charges, delivery...
• The Liberty Belle B+ · Pub, Irish pub — A warm Liberties local pouring standout Guinness with a beloved toastie-and-a-pint deal; welcoming vibe with occasional...
• Voici Crêperie & Wine Bar B+ · Creperie, Wine bar — Charming neighborhood crêperie-wine bar with tasty sweet and savory crêpes, cozy vibe, and uneven service at busy...
• Brother Hubbard (South) B+ · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast restaurant — Creative, Middle Eastern-leaning brunch spot with standout coffee and baked goods; expect waits, a strict...
• Reggie's Pizzeria B+ · Pizzeria, Italian — Creative sourdough pizza with standout small plates and lively neighborhood vibes, but expect booking friction and...
• Rody Bolands B+ · Irish pub, Restaurant — Large, lively Rathmines pub with reliably good pub grub, great pints, and sports screens; value is fair for the area,...
• Asahi Asian Street Food B+ · Asian fusion restaurant, Sushi — Crowd-pleasing Pan-Asian spot with quick, friendly service and broad sushi-plus-curry menu; great for groups and...
• Ebb&Flow Camden B+ · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast — Creative brunch cafe with standout coffee and fusion-leaning plates; great when on form, but expect crowds and...
• J. O'Connell B+ · Pub, Irish pub — Classic Dublin local famed for well-poured Guinness and a friendly, no-food, no-outside-food ethos; great for pints and...
• The Cake Cafe B+ · Cafe and bakery, Brunch — Charming hidden courtyard cafe for brunch and cakes with warm vibes and occasional long waits; great for a relaxed...
• Gaillot et Gray B+ · Pizza restaurant, Bakery — Neighborhood spot for thin, wood-fired French-style pizzas and standout sourdough with a cozy vibe; great bread and...
• Sushida Rathmines B+ · Japanese restaurant, Sushi — Well-liked neighborhood Japanese spot for sushi and ramen with welcoming service and good value, but delivery quality...
• Madigans Pub B+ · Pub, Irish — A lively Leeson Street pub with friendly service, solid Irish pub classics, and whiskey know-how; expect city-center...
• Grove Road Cafe B+ · Cafe, Breakfast restaurant — A small, bustling canal-side brunch cafe with tasty plates, friendly but stretched service, and moderate prices that...
• Farmer Browns Rathmines B+ · Irish-influenced brunch and casual dining, Brunch — Lively neighborhood brunch-and-burger spot with generous portions and responsive ownership; food is crowd-pleasing, but...
• The Fumbally B · Cafe, Bakery — Lively community cafe-bakery with creative brunch plates, standout pastries, and a hip market vibe; great food and...
• Martin B. Slattery B · Irish pub, Bar — A classic Rathmines local for excellent Guinness, vintage charm, and lively sessions, with occasional service rough...
• Urban Health B · Health-focused cafe, Brunch restaurant — Sunny Ranelagh cafe for wholesome brunch, protein pancakes, and good coffee; busy, compact space with counter ordering...
• Legit Coffee Co B · Cafe, Coffee shop — Energetic neighborhood cafe for creative brunch and quality coffee; strong hospitality with occasional service hiccups...
• The Snug Bar B · Pub, Irish pub — No-frills locals pub with cheap, well-poured Guinness and friendly regulars; value is strong but toilets and occasional...
• Shaku Maku B · Restaurant, Middle Eastern — Vibrant Palestinian spot with standout grills and mezze, good value for most, but expect crowds and a discretionary...
• Peruke & Periwig B · Cocktail bar, Bar — Evocative multi-level cocktail bar with standout classics and a moody vintage vibe; great drinks but service...
• McGuinness's B · Late-night takeaway, Vegan-friendly — Late-night Dublin takeaway with a large vegan menu, great chips and burgers, but inconsistent opening hours and...
• The Fourth Corner B · Irish pub with food and live entertainment, Bar — Lively neighborhood pub for burgers, wings, pints, and casual entertainment; fun vibe but service speed and policy...
• Al Khair Restaurant B · Indian & Pakistani canteen, Halal — Excellent-value Indo-Pak canteen by Dublin Mosque with standout haleem, biryani and fresh naan; service is friendly but...
• A Taste of Spain SPANISH GOURMET SHOP. B · Spanish deli and tapas bar, Coffee shop — Beloved Spanish deli-cafe with a small tapas bar; excellent coffee and authentic products, with some price sensitivity...
• Hartigans Pub B · Pub, Bar — Classic Dublin pub vibe with excellent Guinness and traditional music, but cleanliness and occasional rude service...
• The Dawson Lounge B · Pub, Bar — A tiny, atmospheric basement pub known for its novelty scale and friendly buzz, but expect heat, crowds, and mixed...
• Mother Reilly's Bar & Restaurant B · Pub restaurant, Irish pub — Atmospheric Rathmines pub with big indoor-outdoor space, reliable pub classics, lively music nights, and fair value;...
• Lennan's Yard - Pub, Bar & Restaurant B · Irish restaurant and bar, Irish pub — Stylish modern Irish pub-restaurant with a lovely courtyard and strong drinks; food ranges from good to uneven and...
• The Landmark B · Pub with food, Irish pub — Lively Portobello pub with nightly music, friendly staff, and a solid comfort-food menu; great atmosphere, generally...
• Blackbird B · Pub, Bar — A lively Rathmines pub with candlelit vibes, board games, a sunny beer garden, and reliable pizza pairings; expect...
• The Lower Deck Pub B · Irish pub, Bar — A locals-first Portobello pub with good Guinness, karaoke and a small value brunch; service ranges from warmly...
• Elephant & Castle B · Casual dining restaurant, Takeout — Bustling Rathmines spot for famous buffalo wings, friendly service, and crowd-pleasing comfort food; pricing is...
• Grace's Bar & Lounge B · Pub, Bar — Classic local pub with live trad sessions, friendly service, and generally good stout; occasional pint inconsistency...
• The Lark Inn B · Pub, Bar — A genuine Liberties local with friendly staff, €5 Guinness, simple toasties and soup; great value pints and a warm...
• Thali Rathmines B · Indian restaurant, South Indian — Vibrant South Indian-led spot with standout breakfast buffet and dosas; dinner quality and service consistency are...
• Goose on the Loose B · Brunch cafe, Breakfast restaurant — Cozy crepe-and-pancake cafe delivering good-value brunch with strong gluten-free options, but space is tight and...
• Kinara Kitchen B · Restaurant, Pakistani — Stylish Pakistani spot in Ranelagh delivering polished service, crowd-pleasing classics, and cocktails at premium...
• John Fallon's "The Capstan Bar" B- · Pub, Bar — Historic Dublin pub with outstanding Guinness and characterful snug; minimal food and crowded, sometimes brusque...
• Rumi Cafe Francis Street B- · Cafe, Coffee shop — Cozy Turkish-leaning cafe with friendly vibes, standout drinks and sweets, budget pricing, but occasional service...
• Neon Asian Street Food B- · Pan-Asian casual restaurant, Thai influences — Crowd-pleasing Pan-Asian spot with counter ordering, generous curries, and a fun self-serve ice cream perk; tasty and...
• Bite of Life B- · Breakfast and lunch cafe, Coffee shop — Charming, tiny cafe near St. Patrick's serving friendly, feel-good breakfasts, soups, salads, and bakes; excellent...
• Dall'Italia Pastabar B- · Pasta shop, Italian restaurant — Tiny Italian pastabar serving fresh, customizable pasta at fair prices; great for quick, casual carbs with occasional...
• Board B- · Board game cafe-bar with pizza, Pizza — Lively board-game venue with good-value pizzas and extensive alcohol-free drinks; service and cleanliness can be...
• Ginger Cafe B- · Cafe, Breakfast restaurant — Friendly, low-cost cafe for quick Irish-style breakfasts, sandwiches, and coffee near St Patrick's Cathedral; great...
• Umi Falafel Rathmines - Dublin 6 B- · Middle Eastern, Lebanese — Reliable spot for fresh falafel, salads, and mezze with many vegan options, but expect occasional order mix-ups and...
• Passion 4 Food B- · Middle Eastern grill, Persian — Casual Persian kebab house with fresh grills, generous plates, and friendly service, though delivery delays and...
• Universal Caffè B- · Cafe, Coffee shop — Lively Rathmines cafe for quality coffee and Middle Eastern-leaning sweets with late hours; great vibe and service, but...
• Damascus Gate Restaurant B- · Middle Eastern restaurant, Syrian restaurant — Warm Levantine spot with soulful grills and vegan options, but pricing disputes and inconsistent service mean you...
• Share Korea B- · Korean restaurant, Casual dining — Small Camden Street Korean spot with fast, friendly service and solid value; flavors range from comforting to divisive,...
• Soren & Son B- · Coffee shop, Bakery — Stylish specialty coffee spot with standout pastries and light toasties, but service warmth and drink consistency vary;...
• Hyderabadi Kitchen | Indian Restaurant Dublin B- · Indian restaurant, South Indian — Lively Hyderabadi and South Indian spot with standout biryani, chaats, and dosas, but consistency, service, and hygiene...
• Val's Pizza Restaurant B- · Italian restaurant, Pizzeria — Solid neighborhood Italian with popular pizzas and friendly staff, but recent overbooking and slow service spikes mean...
• Huck's C+ · Pub, Gastropub — A lively Camden Street pub with friendly staff, crispy fried pub plates, and energetic nights; watch for loud volumes...
• Leonard's Corner Bar C+ · Pub, Bar — A lively Dublin local for quality Guinness, friendly vibes, and simple toasties, with occasional service lapses and a...
• Dunnes Stores C+ · Food hall and cafe inside department store, Deli — Large city-centre Dunnes with a busy food hall and casual cafe options; great one-stop convenience, but service and...
• Cloud 9 Shisha Lounge C+ · Hookah lounge, Cafe — A lively Dublin shisha lounge with strong flavor variety, friendly staff, and mocktails; value is decent but time...
• Corrigans C+ · Pub, Neighborhood bar — A classic, quiet Dublin local with creamy Guinness, friendly staff, games nights, and fair prices—best for a relaxed...
• Old Fashioned Sam’s C+ · Restaurant and cocktail bar, Event venue — Stylish multi-level restaurant-bar with standout cocktails and event spaces; food can impress but inconsistency and...
• Yeeros Wexford Street C+ · Greek fast-casual, Gyros — Fast-casual Greek spot for quick gyros and loukoumades with solid veggie options, but recent menu changes, portion...
• Nawal Mithai (Sweets) & Restaurant C+ · Indian sweets and street food, Pakistani restaurant — Vibrant South Asian sweets and street-food spot with standout chaat and mithai, but inconsistent hot-food quality and...
• House Dublin C · Restaurant, Bar — Stylish restaurant-bar in a lively townhouse with good contemporary comfort food and strong event hosting, but noise,...
• Peadar Browns C · Pub, Live music — Lively Dublin local with warm hospitality, rebel-tinged live music, and fair-priced pints; limited basic pizzas for...
• Cassidy’s Of Camden Street C · Irish pub, Bar — Classic Dublin pub with lively trad music and a strong pint reputation, but expect crowding, bouncer strictness, and...
• Sprezzatura C · Italian restaurant, Pasta — Trendy modern-Italian spot with affordable handmade pastas and small plates, but consistency and service vary; great...
• The Hill Pub C- · Pub, Bar — Atmospheric neighborhood pub with top pints, lively quiz and music nights, but no food service now and occasional...
• Boojum - Kevin Street C- · Fast-casual Mexican, Burrito restaurant — Fast, affordable burritos and bowls with strong vegan options; good for quick meals but quality and accuracy can be...

Top Cuisines

• Irish — 35 restaurants
• Cafe — 16 restaurants
• Italian — 10 restaurants
• European — 7 restaurants
• Middle Eastern — 6 restaurants
• Indian — 5 restaurants
• Japanese — 5 restaurants
• Mediterranean — 4 restaurants
• Chinese — 4 restaurants
• Asian — 4 restaurants

Michelin-Recognized in Portobello (3)

• Dax Restaurant A · Michelin 1-star
• Bastible A · Michelin 1-star
• Spitalfields A- · Michelin Bib Gourmand

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