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Dublin 15 Restaurant Recommendation thread

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 209 ✭✭Gerlad


    CBear1993 wrote: »
    I posted this on the Dublin city thread earlier:


    The Leinster v Ulster Semi Final is on at 7:35 tonight.

    Any recommendations on where you can go, have a nice meal and also a place that has plenty of screens showing the game?

    Would be useful going forward with the way things are, no wet pubs are open.
    Especially as the Premiership (soccer) and other sports starting back soon, hopefully the inter county GAA championship also.

    I tried town in leixlip and paddocks but both booked out at that time tonight on ResDiary.

    Location is Dublin 15/7, would go to Dublin west, north, and D1/D2. Driving / taxi within 20 mins.

    Thanks in advance! :D:D

    The Black Wolf in Blanch village have been advertising it. I’d say you have to book though. Plenty of tvs. Give them a ring and they’ll let you know availability.


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    CBear1993 wrote: »
    I have heard Cinnamon is the best? Haven’t visited either, a friend was in Cinnamon two weeks ago and thought it was out of this world.

    Having heard a friend rave about the place for years, I finally visited it last night. It was one of the best culinary experiences I've had in years - food, presentation and hospitality all unique and impeccable.

    Presentation-wise it's not like any Indian food I've been served before. It seems to veer towards fine dining, and quite successfully pulls it off.

    The service was attentive and pleasant. The manager showed us to our table and advised us on certain dishes before taking our order. He was informative and had a sense of humour which was up our street, without him actually trying to be a comedian or a teacher. All of the staff we interacted with were very pleasant and on-point.

    The range of tastes were wide and sublime. I like spices and was treated to several different levels of heat. At no point though did the heat overpower the tastes and freshness of the dishes. This is important for me. I like heat, but not just for the sake of it or for extreme-style eating. The chefs here strike the balance of taste vs heat perfectly.

    It's like nothing I've experienced in an Indian takeaway or restaurant before. As well as fine dining, the fare here sways towards fusion. From a crispy shredded lamb in sweet chili sauce starter, to a deep fried cauliflower in a sweet and sour tomato sauce side dish, there were elements here which reminded me heavily of Chinese food in all of the right ways. They even serve duck which I don't usually see on Indian menus, and it was some of the best I've had.

    Here are a few of the dishes we vanished...

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    Duck Tikka (starter) - Barbary Duck charred with that unmistakable Tandoori taste, but surrounded by a sweet sauce and pickled veg.


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    Trio of Chicken (starter) - I didn't have this myself, but it went down well with my partner.


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    Samundari Ratan Moilee (fish main) - My own choice for main course. The cooking and tastes of the various fish elements was up there with Tjorhusid fish restaurant in northwest Iceland, regarded as the best in that country. Not a spicy dish in itself, but there was a potent curry sauce and sliced, fresh green chilies on the side. They may be haunting me today :o


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    Dakshini Tawa Prawns (fish main) - Prawns were in the half shell and didn't appear to be a task to extract meat from, with a creamy tomato and coconut sauce and a bed of spiced mash. Not my dish but I tasted it and it was another perfect plate of food.

    This particular visit to Cinnamon Garden was a pricey outing but we had expected that. It was completely worth it for the experience we had in return. There are early bird menus and ways to make this easier on the finances. We may do that in future, but last night was a special(ish) occasion.

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    We'll be back soon. This place has very likely ruined every other Indian restaurant for me. Never mind 'Indian', it's one of the finest restaurants in the region.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,148 ✭✭✭mr_edge_to_you


    Its not really fair to compare Cinnamon Garden to a regular Indian but delighted to see it lived up to its reputation.

    Regardless of type of cuisine, its a top class restaurant.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,397 ✭✭✭CBear1993


    Went away from DD to try others for a good while but there’s nothing to touch it really. Great Indian.

    Have your tried Hub Himalayan at Hanlon's corner? unbelievable nepalese takeaway.

    Vagya isn't bad in roselawn either. Okra green in Cknock.

    Excited to try cinnamon garden in ashbourne


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,005 ✭✭✭Pat Dunne


    Visited the 12th Lock last night, and having read through some of the comments here, I didn’t hold out much hope.
    Having reserved our table by email the previous night and received back a confirmation earlier in the day we headed down that evening.
    We were greeted at the Reception by a very hospitable member of staff, who checked our reservations and explained the Covid Protocols to us. He then brought us to our table and left us with the menus and asked if we would like drinks from the bar, which we did.
    Another member of staff arrived shortly and took our drinks order. We settled in and read through the the menu, which had a nice selection of dishes. Our drinks arrived back from the bar very soon after ordering.
    Our Waiter returned to the table to take our food order, one of our group asked if it was possible to have a starter as a main course and was told that wouldn’t be a problem. We ordered Fish and Chips, Prawns Pil-Pil (as a main) and Thai Chicken Green Curry.
    The food arrived after a nice interval and it looked great and most importantly it tasted great. The portion sizes were very good and I would go as far as saying the chunky chips were amongst the nicest I have ever eaten, my fish was also cooked to perfection.
    The Prawns Pil-Pil, was a great success and had the right level of Chilli. The Thai Curry, met and exceeded expectations.
    Overall we had a wonderful meal and great service from various members of staff who came to our table, definitely on the list for a follow up visit.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,767 ✭✭✭Brock Turnpike


    That honestly reads like a paid review.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,692 ✭✭✭A Shaved Duck?


    That honestly reads like a paid review.

    I was in the 12th lock on friday to catch up with a friend, its pretty accurate as to how we were treated. Service and food top notch and well organised.

    Same unfortunately cant be said for the black wolf, we were turned away as we had no booking. We had rung 45 minutes before heading down to check and were told walk ins are fine when on showing the phone call was met with "no walk-ins tonight". This is the same pub that is all over facebook asking for local support :confused:

    Its their choice and we did not argue the point as it felt pointless but still disappointing all the same.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,271 ✭✭✭mattser


    That honestly reads like a paid review.

    Have you a reason to disagree with the review ? Have you been there lately ?


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,767 ✭✭✭Brock Turnpike


    mattser wrote: »
    Have you a reason to disagree with the review ? Have you been there lately ?

    I haven't been lately and won't be going again based on my part experience in there.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,767 ✭✭✭Brock Turnpike


    I was in the 12th lock on friday to catch up with a friend, its pretty accurate as to how we were treated. Service and food top notch and well organised.

    Same unfortunately cant be said for the black wolf, we were turned away as we had no booking. We had rung 45 minutes before heading down to check and were told walk ins are fine when on showing the phone call was met with "no walk-ins tonight". This is the same pub that is all over facebook asking for local support :confused:

    Its their choice and we did not argue the point as it felt pointless but still disappointing all the same.

    Yes, I've heard very mixed reviews about TBW since it reopened.


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  • Posts: 7,712 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I was in the 12th lock on friday to catch up with a friend, its pretty accurate as to how we were treated. Service and food top notch and well organised.

    Same unfortunately cant be said for the black wolf, we were turned away as we had no booking. We had rung 45 minutes before heading down to check and were told walk ins are fine when on showing the phone call was met with "no walk-ins tonight". This is the same pub that is all over facebook asking for local support :confused:

    Its their choice and we did not argue the point as it felt pointless but still disappointing all the same.

    I was coming on to ask about them as I wanted to book a meal and they have a better beer range than most but that's enough for me anyway, I'll go elsewhere. I remember there were big issues with their door staff when they first opened and it sounds like they haven't remedied it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,005 ✭✭✭Pat Dunne


    That honestly reads like a paid review.
    Oh the cynicism is rife on the D15 forum :D
    We paid for our own meal and enjoyed it.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,692 ✭✭✭A Shaved Duck?


    I was coming on to ask about them as I wanted to book a meal and they have a better beer range than most but that's enough for me anyway, I'll go elsewhere. I remember there were big issues with their door staff when they first opened and it sounds like they haven't remedied it.

    Unfortunately it was not even a bouncer it was the bar manager, possibly a disconnect between the staff we spoke to earlier could be the cause. But 2 lads turning up sober to eat and watch the rugby we got the feeling he made a snap call on it and dug his heels in.

    Its a pity as they have lost 2 customers, had been bringing the kids and wife for sunday lunches before covid but plenty of options around for that.


  • Posts: 7,712 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Unfortunately it was not even a bouncer it was the bar manager, possibly a disconnect between the staff we spoke to earlier could be the cause. But 2 lads turning up sober to eat and watch the rugby we got the feeling he made a snap call on it and dug his heels in.

    Its a pity as they have lost 2 customers, had been bringing the kids and wife for sunday lunches before covid but plenty of options around for that.

    They've lost a potential one from reading that too.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,335 ✭✭✭Bandana boy


    I was in the 12th lock on friday to catch up with a friend, its pretty accurate as to how we were treated. Service and food top notch and well organised.

    Same unfortunately cant be said for the black wolf, we were turned away as we had no booking. We had rung 45 minutes before heading down to check and were told walk ins are fine when on showing the phone call was met with "no walk-ins tonight". This is the same pub that is all over facebook asking for local support :confused:

    Its their choice and we did not argue the point as it felt pointless but still disappointing all the same.

    Maybe in 45 mins too many people had walked in and they could allow no more and keep covid regulations and the places for those who booked .

    That seems an innocent enough mistake , and I would rather too strict than not strict enough regards covid

    I like the place for a pint not mad about it for food so haven't been since lock down but pre lockdown I had it streets ahead of 12th lock


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,692 ✭✭✭A Shaved Duck?


    Maybe in 45 mins too many people had walked in and they could allow no more and keep covid regulations and the places for those who booked .

    That seems an innocent enough mistake , and I would rather too strict than not strict enough regards covid

    I like the place for a pint not mad about it for food so haven't been since lock down but pre lockdown I had it streets ahead of 12th lock

    i couldnt say if thats true or not i suppose but between 6:30 and 7:15 its hard to imagine a busload rocked up.

    He could have said he could fit us in later when a spot opened up or even acknowledged that the phone call took place and a mistake was made.

    Either way it was a poor reflection on the pub for us that could have been very easily avoided.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,596 ✭✭✭raheny red


    What's the sit in @ Spice of India, Clonsilla, like these days? Might pop in pre/post pints in the Inn.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,147 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    We had the same experience on a Saturday night recently. Walked in around 6.15pm, no booking. Told we could sit at the bar but needed to be gone by 7 and they couldn't guarantee we'd get food by 7. Obviously didn't stay and won't be rushing back.

    Friend was there during the week and was really impressed.



  • Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭Glossy1


    Hi does The Black Wolf do Sunday cavray?

    Or any recommendations



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  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 50,345 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    just going to give two thumbs up to vagya in roselawn - i took my folks there for dinner on friday and after my mum realised the dish she ordered was too hot, they swapped it for a milder one without quibble. food was very good too, and the staff were very nice.



  • Registered Users Posts: 3,767 ✭✭✭Brock Turnpike


    I would second this. The food and staff are both lovely. It's not the "fanciest" place but it's really good Indian food.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,166 ✭✭✭Dr_Colossus


    Have been a few times and food and staff always great in fairness but my pet peeve is that main courses while relatively expensive don't automatically come with rice, you have to order and pay for that separately. Have basic rice included in the price with the option to upgrade to other fancier options.

    I'll recommend Spice of India again, food and staff are excellent and you often see the same members which is a good sign. Was there for Sun lunch and it's phenomenal value, 2 course set menu for €15 with poppadoms and dips as a pre-starter included. Do well to get a main course takeaway for that now.



  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 50,345 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    not sure they charged us extra for rice?

    my parents both went for the early bird (€25 for starter and main) and i ordered off the main menu, i think my starter and main came to €29 or €30. add in two (generous) glasses of wine (€7.50 each) and a bottle of non-alcoholic beer (probably a fiver) and that pretty much accounts for the €101 bill.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,745 ✭✭✭wandererz


    Mussoorie in Clonee has always been great for me.

    The owner is a great personable chef and they always go beyond.

    I've had them cater for us on a few occasions as well.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,596 ✭✭✭raheny red


    Completely forgot about Spice of India's Sunday lunch. Must get stuck into that soon.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,147 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    Browne's still shuttered tonight, is this the end? It felt like it wasn't going to be around long even before what happened on Christmas Eve



  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 12,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭miamee


    I'd imagine there's a lot of work to be done inside after the Christmas Eve goings on and staff not too keen on coming back either. Just my assumptions, I don't know anything more than anyone else.



  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 50,345 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    someone was telling me there had been a sign in the place for months saying their card machine was broken?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,147 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    Sounds dodgy. You can pick up a sum up machine in Harvey Norman for around 100 euro



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,418 ✭✭✭✭Larbre34


    Yes.

    It was going to be anyway, but the fella being gutted in the pass to the Kitchen has sort of dulled what was left of its appeal.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,418 ✭✭✭✭Larbre34


    Funnily enough I've seen those signs in Turkish barbers and Phone Accessory stores. And usually for the same reason.



  • Registered Users Posts: 361 ✭✭Cheddar Bob


    Why would the staff not want to come back? It isn't going to happen again.



  • Registered Users Posts: 361 ✭✭Cheddar Bob


    Because they realise customers messing around with cards and, even worse, phone payments is a pain in the arse for cash paying customers stuck behind them in the queue?


    I make a special effort to give custom to cash only businesses and wouldn't darken the door of a card only one (though the only ones I've ever encountered, once and never again, are 5 Guys and Boojum)


    About two years ago I saw a recommendation for a hot dog place behind the Clonsilla Inn. Drove up, didn't see any obvious sign of a business, wrapped on the window of what appeared to be a kitchen to be told by the staff member to photo the QR Code in the window, order online and collect when ready.

    Needless to say I laughed and told him I'd do without.

    I seriously hope they've since gone out of business if that is how they want to treat customers.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,086 ✭✭✭BlueSkyDreams


    Why would anyone want to go back?

    No reflection on the business and best of luck to them, but given Tripadvisor lists almost 2,500 restaurants/cafes in Dublin, you wouldnt be short of choice.



  • Registered Users Posts: 361 ✭✭Cheddar Bob


    Why would anyone want to go back?


    Eh, they liked the food maybe?


    I certainly wouldn't be put off a venue because of a gangland shooting. Why would I be?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,086 ✭✭✭BlueSkyDreams


    Because you have literally thousands of other options where people havent been shot.

    Fair play to any loyal customers though.



  • Registered Users Posts: 361 ✭✭Cheddar Bob


    It was a gangland hit. It's not the sort of crime that spooks/ creeps people in the same way as say a child being murdered or the Marilyn Rynn case round here years ago.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,596 ✭✭✭raheny red




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,596 ✭✭✭raheny red


    Multiple gunshots, women and children screaming, 2 men dead, lives ruined. This wasn't a gangland hit in a car park etc., with nobody around...... You're more triggered over a card machine than a gunman in a restaurant on Christmas Eve.



  • Registered Users Posts: 361 ✭✭Cheddar Bob


    Everyone with their hand out looking for free money.


    Again- unless you were actually there that night and saw it all, are people really stupid enough to be put off eating somewhere because a hit went down there previously?


    And yes. Absolutely, I would rather eat somewhere like this than a business that refuses my cash as payment.



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  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 12,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭miamee


    Eating out is not a necessity and people will just choose elsewhere at least for a while. At least they can rely on your support when they reopen. I'm sure they'll have loyal customers who will return but the casual visitors may take a dip.

    Post edited by miamee on


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,719 ✭✭✭TheChrisD


    No-one is ever messing around with cards or phones. If anything they're far quicker than having to fumble around with physical money.

    The rest of your post comes across as of one of those "cash is king" conspiracy posts. Online ordering and ghost kitchens are a relative norm nowadays.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,326 ✭✭✭OfflerCrocGod


    Was thinking that. Cards and phones are quicker than cash. First time I've heard someone say the opposite.



  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 12,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭miamee


    Mod Note:

    Guys, I'm sure there is a suitable thread in the Banking forum or similar to discuss the merits of cash over card, this restaurant thread isn't it. Back on topic please.

    Last off-topic posts removed.

    Post edited by miamee on


  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 12,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭miamee


    Post removed, this it the last reminder to stay on topic with Dublin 15 restaurant recommendations. If you want to send a post to a specific user that is off topic, you can use the PMs @Seve OB Thanks.



  • Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭mmrs


    I tried Wagamama for the 1st time recently and thought it was lovely.

    Shibuyashi in the village is lovely, lovely goyza and a massive reasonably priced menu.

    Another plus one for Vagya in Roselawn. There's something cozy about the restaurant and the staff are very helpful.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,083 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    It’s no wonder boards is dying a death


    anyway who can recommend the best chipper in town that’s not a romayos. I usually go between Dario’s in Coolmine but find them very hit and miss, or else San Marino in laurel lodge who seem a bit more reliable for quality product.

    price of chips is gone mad these days



  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 12,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭miamee


    Giulios in Mulhuddart seems to be very popular, it's been the family favourite for quite a while. However my dad has recently started going to a chipper in Clonee village because he thinks they do a superior fish and chips to Giuilios. I don't know the name of it though, someone else might know it?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,188 ✭✭✭rameire


    🌞 3.8kwp, 🌞 Split 2.28S, 1.52E. 🌞 Clonee, Dub.🌞



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  • Registered Users Posts: 277 ✭✭Jebus Diced


    Jaysus, so now we have 2 threads for "I like chips"



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