The Sizzler pizza and meatballs were proper good. Only thing is the slices came all wonky&mdash;seven uneven pieces. Still, solid spot for a feed.

Decent spot on South William Street. The Ethiopian cappuccino was rich and nutty, nice for a slow Saturday morning. Steps out front are good for people-watching.

Came here for a quick bite and honestly the staff were the best part&mdash;really friendly and on top of things. Food was a bit of a letdown though. My dish tasted like it was reheated, not freshly made. For the price, I expected a bit more. Might give it another go but probably just for a drink next time.

Michelle and her team really looked after us &mdash; proper attentive without hovering. The food was solid too. Left feeling properly looked after.

The build-your-own pancakes are the way to go. Got a decent stack for the price, and the toppings were spread properly through every layer, not just dumped on top. They even do a gluten-free version, which is handy. Portion was solid for what you pay. No complaints there.

Chicken katsu curry was solid, nicely presented. Portion could be bigger for the price though.

The chicken wrap was proper. Loads of filling, decent fuel for the day. Solid shout if you&#39;re on a quick break.

Been coming here for a while now, and the coffee&#39;s still spot on. Staff actually know what they&#39;re doing, happy to chat about beans if you&#39;re into that. Nice spot to just sit by the window and watch the street. Not the cheapest, but you pay for the quality. Always leaves me sorted for the rest of the day.

Service was a bit hit or miss &mdash; one guy was lovely, another seemed like he&#39;d rather be anywhere else. Food and vibe made up for it though.

The Guinness here is genuinely good, one of the better pints I&#39;ve had in Dublin. It&#39;s a proper pub, pretty spacious and laid-back, not as cramped as some of the other spots nearby. Staff were friendly enough too.

The pistachio croissant was the standout &mdash; flaky, not too sweet. Matcha was decent too. Nice bright spot by the water, easy to sit and chill for a bit.

Stopped in for a coffee and ended up staying way longer than planned. That bookshelf wall is a nice touch, gives the place a proper snug feel. Had the lemon poppy seed cake with a flat white&mdash;cake was decent, not too sweet. Would&#39;ve liked a glass of wine instead but they seemed more geared towards the coffee crowd. Solid enough spot if you&#39;re in the area.

Teppanyaki chicken was solid &mdash; good portion for the price, rice and miso soup included. Chilli oil gave it a nice kick. Kimchi ramen was decent too. No desserts, but that wasn&#39;t a dealbreaker.

Staff sorted our coats the second we walked in, and kept the water topped up all night. Prawns were class, duck was decent too. Solid spot for a feed.

The prawn caesar salad is still spot on&mdash;Mihae always looks after us well. Been coming here a while now and it never disappoints.

Great playlist and the service was spot on. Burger came out a bit small for the price, but the wine list had a few solid picks that paired well. Nice spot for a relaxed bite.

The seafood chowder here is seriously good&mdash;light broth, loads of seafood. Had it twice on my Dublin trip and it didn&#39;t disappoint either time.

We did the pizza-making workshop here with a few friends. The team kept things moving and were sound about it. Got to sit down after and eat what we made, which is the best part. I&rsquo;d say bring a bottle of something red along, it pairs well with the whole thing. Decent spot for a group outing.

Stopped in for lunch during the week. Pasta was proper&mdash;close to what I&#39;ve had in Italy, which is rare enough in Dublin. Alex looked after us, knew the menu inside out, no messing. Place was quiet, easy to get a seat. Not the cheapest, but you&#39;re paying for the quality. Fine if you want a solid Italian fix without the hassle.

Been coming here on and off for a while now. Still does the job. Small spot, gets busy fast, so booking ahead is the way. Food&#39;s got that proper hearty feel but done nicely. Staff remember you, which is always a good sign. Not the cheapest, but you&#39;re paying for the consistency. That&#39;s why I keep going back.

The Reeses tub is a solid pick, honestly. Price was fair for what you get, no complaints there. Only thing that bugged me was the seating area&mdash;bit of a mess when we stopped by. Not enough to put me off, but I&#39;d probably grab it to go next time.

I had an amazing experience at this Chinese restaurant! The food was delicious, especially the Mapo tofu, and the service was quick and friendly. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic flavors.

Great value for the quality of food and service! The staff were attentive and made sure we had everything we needed during our meal.

The Philly burger was proper good, loaded fries too. Came in for a quick lunch and it hit the spot. Place has that relaxed vibe, nothing fancy but you don&#39;t need it. Wouldn&#39;t mind going back if I&#39;m in the area again.

Alba was brilliant&mdash;knew the menu inside out and didn&rsquo;t rush us once. Cocktails were spot on too. Only thing is the bill adds up quick, but you&rsquo;re paying for that level of care.

If you&#39;re looking for a place with amazing burgers, Mad Egg is the spot! The flavors are balanced, and the service is top-notch, making it a perfect dining choice.

The food was incredible - the Buddha superfood bowl was filled with delightful flavors and those chunky crisps (fries) were AMAZING. The atmosphere is so fun!

The alfajores are unreal&mdash;crumbly, rich, and not too sweet. That dulce de leche filling is spot on. Lovely little bakery, proper neighbourhood vibe.

Onigiri made fresh to order. Really good. Grabbed one as a snack while walking around Dublin. Simple and tasty.

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