Top European restaurants in Dublin 2, Ireland

Our first and last (we came here right before going back to the airport) Irish breakfast was here. Honestly I wasn’t expecting something crazy, and we just had a very nice experience after all. Waiters were very kind, food was fast and tasty. I’ve left some place for the desert. One of my favorite, the sticky toffee pudding cake. Simply PERFECT!

I honestly recommend this one for the simplicity at reasonable prices. 😉

Was a regular experience by a little detail inside our food, but the staff quickly helped us.
The Sangria was delicious and the Paella wasn't very tasty 'cause it was much dry.
The staff was friendly and very handsome.

Our waiter, Mike gave us great service on our first dinner in Ireland. I haven’t had a good Boxty in years so it was a nice way to start our trip. Hubby and I shared the Corned Beef Boxty Dumplings and the Chick Boxty. Both were absolutely delicious. Of course we had the Boxty fries as well. The have their own house beer as well. We had no trouble getting a table on a Tuesday night , but they do take reservations on their website

The service wasn't good, they took a long time to come to our table and deliver the menu. The food was good, but far from a real Spanish food. A paella that wasn't paella, but rather a normal rice with vegetables and seafood. No socarrat at all. The calamari was poorly breaded, not crunchy. We wanted croquettes, but... a Spanish restaurant with no croquettes available. Sangria was good, and desert were tasty, but I wanted to order churros and they didn't have either.

If I could rate the service with 10 stars, I would. This was our first stop after dropping our bags off at our hotel once landing in Dublin and I have zero regrets. Mike made our absolute day. He was the most friendly person we met in Dublin and we still talk about him after having left. I hope he stays at Boxty House forever because we will return JUST to talk with him again! Thank you Mike!

The food was DELICIOUS, too! An overall excellent experience.

You could do a lot worse than going to Gallagher's Boxty House in Dublin - we saved this for our last night in Ireland, and have zero regrets. The Boxty (a traditional Irish food I'm told [it's either Boxty or Fish on Friday for the Catholic people who follow the traditions]), gets a glow up here.

The chef/owner of Gallagher's certainly knows their way around the kitchen, as this food is excellent. We tried both the beef and the chicken Boxty and found them both to be prepared excellently. If you're hungry after your meal, the (brown) bread pudding was also phenomenal.

There is a children's menu in the restaurant that I didn't find online, but it exists. The children's food is also equally delicious . They do serve Boxty made specifically for kids if your child is feeling adventurous, if not, they do have house made goujin for the younger ones.

Lastly, if you happen to partake in alcoholic beverages, the beer on tap is of their own making and I found that to be similarly tasty.

You could pay more and enjoy yourself less in Dublin for sure.

I had dinner here for my last night in dublin. It was 100% worth it. The food was delicious and didn't take too long to come out. I also had a sober mojito. That was very tasty.

Love, love Salamanca!! Every time I visit Dublin, this is a must stop for me - no matter what. They have weekday lunch specials so you can get a great meal, for a reasonable price. Ideal location, friendly staff, cozy decor, and a wide selection of tapas. The chicken wings have a delicious sauce, with just the right amount of spice. The seafood dishes are always fresh and tasty as well. They also have beer, wine and spirits. I highly recommend this establishment.

Food was comforting! The overall dining experience was fantastic. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, creating a pleasant ambiance. Debbie, our attentive and friendly wait staff, added a personal touch to the service. The food itself was comforting, satisfying both the palate and the soul. A truly enjoyable dining experience.

Sehr schönes und authentisches Lokal inmitten von Dublin.
Das kleine Lokal ist uns aufgefallen und da wir Lust auf Tapas hatten, fiel unsere Wahl auf das Salamanca.

Das Essen bzw. die Tapas waren sehr lecker und wir haben es sehr genossen.
Auch die Atmosphäre und der Service ist vorbildlich und es war absolute Spitze.

Wir würden es jederzeit weiterempfehlen!!

Food was really nice and tasty, everyone is super friendly.
Nice, fast service too, pleasant experience in general.

Great atmosphere, fantastic service, I would definitely recommend checking this place out.

I might come back just because of the good vibes they have.
I've had a lovely experience there.

Engaging service and delicious food. This is a favorite in the Temple bar area, which we typically avoid because of the touristy nature. The fries are the best in Dublin. Thin, crispy and wonderful. The Boxty sampler platter is a good place to start along with their house selection of beers. Good for gluten-free selections for the potato options. All the food is fresh. Make a reservation as the tables are tight and seating is limited.

Amazing food & service. Best service we had on our trip to Dublin. We started with the mussels, which were the best we've ever had. Huge amount of them too. The Boxty was delicious (lamb). The sticky toffee pudding was the best we've had thus far because the cake was super moist. Excellent place to eat.

Went last night, everywhere in town was booked out to a later time . The manager was very welcoming and said they’d ring if a table came up earlier than 8. Things like this make a nice difference! Food was delicious and great service 😃

An excellent restaurant for, your go to, traditional Irish cuisine!!

Our server, Michael, was exceptional: personable, charismatic, warm and friendly with a wealth of knowledge. He recommended, old, traditional dishes to eat and the in-house brewed beers. He also offered places to go and things to see during our stay!

The food was delicious!!! Everything was seasoned to perfection and the portion sizes were just enough. We would highly recommend and would totally go back again!

We visited this cozy restaurant for lunch, and the staff were very friendly.

The restaurant is a Spanish restaurant 🇪🇸, and they have a variety of different types of dishes based on what you want.

We had the seafood paella 🥘 and it was delicious!

The calamari and the mushrooms we ordered on the side were both good, in my opinion.

I might come back just because of the good vibes they have.