Dublin 15 Restaurant Recommendation thread

sweetie wrote: »

Where do you recommend in D7 for brunch? We really miss Cotto. Wuff is the good too.

Woodstock and Clarkes I would put at the absolute bottom of my list for brunch .
I love Clarkes the bakery but the breakfast is the same as it was in 1985
Woodstock is a breakfast carvery sitting under lights to keep the food warm.Only recommended by being cheap and quick.
Their lunch time salad deal though is very good.

My Favourites in no particular order and vary greatly in terms of whether you want a good old fashioned fry or eggs Benedict with avo toast .


Two Boys Brew , a bit hipster for me but food is delish
Bang Bang - brunch burger on the go !
Lorettas when you want a brunch to last you through lunch and dinner
Kennedys , better for lunch or a slice of coffee and cake but decent brunch too.
Legit coffee limited menu but very tasty.
La Pausa , great traditional fry in here.
Cowtown , great simple fry too and you can get a fruit slice for afters !
Slice - Imagine Two Boys brew's less good looking hipster younger brother , but still tasty
third Space - solid fry
Urbanity -Hipster overload but I had huevos rancheros here that i still think about.
White moose -only ok but always a lively space.

Wuff is still very decent if hard to get a seat.

ongarboy wrote: »

Tried Spice of India for first time last weekend. The early bird which is all night Sunday to Thursday is excellent value for two courses under €20 each with bottle of house wine for just €15.95 extra. Great food, service and surprisingly spacious restaurant. Would defo go back.

Yep highly recommended from us as well, early bird on a Saturday is class, think it was up to 7pm

Another shout for Spice of India. We've been going there frequently since moving to the area last August. You'd be forgiven for thinking this place is another bang average Indian churning out overly sweet Tikka Masalas, but the food is actually excellent. They recently moved the reception to the front and it now feels more like a restaurant than someones living room ha.

My only complaint, is the manager. He has no customer service skills whatsoever (not even a hello out of him on entry, just "how many"). He's constantly speaking down to his staff in front of everyone and the last time I asked our waiter how they were doing, he just rolled his eyes and stared up at the manager. I wouldn't let this put you off going, because the food is as good as you will find in Dublin (outside of maybe the pricey Ananda or Ruchii, The Taste), but don't be surprised to be greeted with a grunt!

miamee wrote: »

Since I last posted in here I was in Brownes on a Thursday night. We both had the steak on a stone which is €20 in a Thursday night. We didn't know that when we were going but the small of everyone's steak was very enricing so we both ordered it - it was a good size, small but tall/thick and served with chunky chips and three small sauces (pepper sauce, gravy and garlic butter). I had 1 glass of wine, OH had a coke, we both had a starter each (chicken wings for me, can't remember what OH had) and the bill came to €64. It was a nice meal but not one we'd be rushing back for - nice but not amazing.

Try the Cote de Boeuf for two the next time. Also comes with a side, sauce and glass of wine each for €50 all in.

Steak on a stone is the biggest con in restaurants. You pay extra to cook your own food and stink like a kitchen for the rest of the day.

Hurrache wrote: »

Steak on a stone is the biggest con in restaurants. You pay extra to cook your own food and stink like a kitchen for the rest of the day.

I think you pay less for it in Brownes? I enjoy the experience personally.

ongarboy wrote: »

A few of the recommendations here are for places in Coolmine Industrial Estate. Are they all just take aways and not sit down restaurants?

You can sit in some of them - I’ve seen em tho not been in. Nothing fancy!

ongarboy wrote: »

Cheers...So not for date nights then, lol!!

All depends on your idea of a romantic evening.

Perfect for casual dining. If the other half is laid back, then they're grand for a date I suppose.

raheny red wrote: »

Falafel in Coolmine Industrial Estate (beside Half And Half) has to be the best value in D15, especially if you're in to kebabs and falafel. Fantastic food and service in a very casual setting. Anytime I've popped in there's always middle eastern workers/familys getting a feed which is a great indicator.

Took your reccomendation and went for a mixed kebab tray for and a small donner for the mrs... a mountain of tasty food arrived.

Pretty impressed to be fair.. tasty.

Gate Automation wrote: »

12 lock strongly not recommended. i booked a family meeting, got terrible service and different table like agreed. staff wasn't interested serving us. Only plus - food was Ok.

How long ago was this

Yeah I'd have to agree with the above on the 12th Lock.

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

Same here. May have even posted previously in this thread about it. Terrible.

I've got to agree as well, used to enjoy going to the 12th lock before the new owners came along. The place really went downhill.

Looks like Rudys are setting up a BBQ for tonight/weekend. Get down quick if you want a bite and a gargle. Can't see that lasting long.

Delhi Darbar in Clones is a great little restaurant. Nothing fancy but really nice Indian food!