Came for a show at the Viking Theatre upstairs&mdash;small and intimate, really nice for that. Had a quick pint at the bar before, decent spot for it.

The staff here are genuinely lovely &mdash; proper warm welcome and they actually check in on you. Food was decent too, nothing fancy but hit the spot.

The yukhoe here was a proper surprise&mdash;didn&rsquo;t think I&rsquo;d find it in Dublin, and the sesame oil dressing was lovely.

The decor&rsquo;s lovely, no doubt. But the food let us down&mdash;my wrap went soggy fast, and the scone was dry. Coffee&rsquo;s probably the safer bet here.

Stopped in for a sandwich and a glass of wine at lunch. The fillings were fresh, bread was decent, no complaints there. Service was quick enough, which I appreciated. Wine list is small but they had a decent Sauvignon Blanc that paired well with the chicken option. Fine for a casual bite in Dundrum.

The cr&egrave;me br&ucirc;l&eacute;e French toast was spot on. Rich, custardy, just the right amount of sweet. The Ham &amp; Maple Benedict worked too, salty and sweet together. Brunch menu&#39;s solid.

The tagliatelle ragu was proper comfort food, really rich and tasty. Sat by the window watching the boats, lovely spot. Service was grand, no complaints at all.

Stopped in for a pint and ended up staying longer than planned. The beer garden out back is class, proper spot when the sun&#39;s out. Staff were sound, didn&#39;t rush us at all. Had the fish and chips too, decent enough for pub food. Bit pricey for what it is but you&#39;re paying for the atmosphere really.

Third visit here and the crispy pork belly starter is still the one I&rsquo;d go back for. Proper crispy skin, juicy meat, and a decent-sized portion for once. We had the green and panang curries too&mdash;both rich, plenty of flavour. For Dublin city centre, the price is fair enough. Only thing is it gets busy, so don&rsquo;t expect a quiet chat.

This restaurant is a delightful find in Ballsbridge, with delicious food and a friendly, professional staff. The tasting menu is a must-try!

No. 9 of Fine Dining  in Dublin

Decent vegan spot in Dublin. Had the burger and loaded fries&mdash;pretty good, not gonna lie. Service was friendly enough, but it does get busy, so booking ahead helps. Solid choice if you&#39;re in the area.

The SF Chicken kebab was a solid pick, and the Picante burger didn&#39;t disappoint either. It does get busy, so you might wait a bit&mdash;just something to keep in mind.

The grilled salmon was fresh and flaky, exactly what I needed after a long week. Portion felt a bit small for the price, but the quality made up for it.

Cozy spot, staff were dead sound. Starter and dessert did the job, but the main let it down &mdash; tofu burger was proper dry. Shame, cause the vibe was nice. Would go back for the pudding though.

Stopped by for a quick bite and the Nduja pizza really hit the spot. Good amount of spice, crust was nice and chewy. The Caprese was fresh too, tomatoes actually tasted like something. Staff were friendly enough, didn&#39;t have to wait long for a table. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area and want something reliable.

The almond croissant was properly buttery and the filling was generous. Coffee went well with it. Nice enough spot for a quick bite.

Service was spot on even on a busy Saturday with no booking. Staff sorted us out without any fuss. Place has a nice casual vibe, not too mad like the Temple Bar spots.

The pain suisse is still the one I keep coming back for. Dough and chocolate cream just right. Other stuff&#39;s decent too, but that&#39;s my usual order.

Stopped in for the full Irish breakfast and honestly it hit the spot. Bacon was proper, pudding done right. Staff let me sit outside with the dog, which made my morning. Place has that easy local vibe, nothing fancy but you feel looked after. Wouldn&#39;t mind going back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The staff were genuinely lovely&mdash;talked us through the whole menu without rushing. Got the tasting plate and it was properly creative. Wine list is solid too.

Solid Kerala spot in Tallaght. Malabari Kalyana Choru was a big portion, proper taste. Beef with porotta was tender too. Crab roast was a letdown though, mostly shell for the price.

Been coming here for years. Burgers still taste good, no question. But the beef patties are definitely thinner than they used to be. Not a dealbreaker, just something I noticed. Quality&#39;s been steady overall, which is more than I can say for most places around here. Fine for a quick bite when you can&#39;t be bothered cooking.

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