Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Dublin

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Updated March 05, 2025

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The Lord Mayor's Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel

4.8

4.8 (1755)

€51 and over

Afternoon Tea

South City Centre

About the restaurant

Ireland's most iconic drawing room looks out on the only garden grand enough to match: the glorious St. Stephen's Green. The Lord Mayor's Lounge is the perfect back drop for a special day in Dublin. A room sparkling with light; it is a welcoming setting for our celebratory theatre of that most civilised ritual: the art of Afternoon Tea.
The elements have remained unchanged over the centuries: a fragrant pot of tea, a succession of sweets and delicate sandwiches, fine china, fresh flowers and delighted laughter. This time is all about enjoying the lovely things in life, an experience designed to be shared and savoured. Time slows down and the art of conversation is revived.

From December 1st, our wonderful Lounge will convert to a casual dining venue from 7.30pm daily, allowing our guests to experience an exquisite food offering in our iconic setting.

Top review

Kathy

Dined on Mar 4, 2025

We had a really enjoyable afternoon tea experience in the beautiful Lord Mayors lounge at the Shelbourne Hotel.

Grano Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1534)

€30 and under

Italian

Stoneybatter

About the restaurant

GRANO combines fresh natural ingredients, farmed using organic and biodynamic techniques, to create a contemporary cuisine that respects the roots and traditions of Italian cooking.

By sourcing our ingredients from small Italian food and wine producers, it is our mission to contribute to the preservation of local food cultures and the revival of ancient cultivation techniques.

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Fabiana

Dined on Mar 5, 2025

Lovely little place friendly staff and the good was just amazing. Highly recommended..

Green Man Wines

4.8

4.8 (30)

€31 to €50

Wine Bar

Rathgar

About the restaurant

Welcome to Green Man Wines!
We are a small, award winning Wine Shop opening our Wine Bar Thursday-Saturday.
There are loads of iconic bottles, hidden gems and easy drinking wines from the ‘old world’ stacked on our shelves, with €10 corkage applied we welcome you to try any of those.
Alongside we offer a variety of plates designed to share, we recommend 2-3 plates per person.
There are two parts to our Wine Bar, the Front, which is open for walk-ins and the Back, suitable for a full dinner.
Come on in and let our staff guide you towards your next favourite Producer, Region or Grape Varietal!
-Please note that our kitchen closes at 9:30 PM.-

Top review

AliceVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Fabulous evening, scrumptious vegetarian dishes, rich liver mousse, and indulgent baked Basque cheesecake paired perfectly with exquisite wine, making for an unforgettable dining experience.

Ian's Kitchen By Mateo

4.8

4.8 (20)

€31 to €50

European

Kimmage

About the restaurant

Ian Ussher and Mateo Saina partner up for some local experience.
Morning Bliss, Evening Elegance.
Nestled at Crumlin Cross beside Ashleaf Shopping Centre, our restaurant offers a delightful brunch experience that transforms into a vibrant local hotspot by night. Enjoy beautiful settings, exquisite European comfort food, and impeccable service that will make every visit memorable.

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Karen

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Excellent service and lovely food. Thank you Mateo for the complimentary Mac n cheese bites- they were delicious. Service was outstanding and attentive without being intrusive.

Old Street

4.8

4.8 (871)

€31 to €50

Irish

Malahide

About the restaurant

Old Street is a modern neighbourhood restaurant situated in the heart of historic Malahide, County Dublin. Local couple Mark and Adriana Fitzpatrick have lovingly restored two of the oldest buildings in the village to offer a comfortable and casual dining experience, along with a contemporary cocktail bar and award-winning wine list. Old Street's Head Chef, Mario Simic, creates dishes of contemporary Irish food that combine robust flavours, modern techniques, and the warmth and generosity of traditional comfort food. The menus are designed to showcase the best of the season from Irish farmers, fishermen, and producers. Old Street is dedicated to providing guests of all ages with a memorable dining experience, featuring house-made charcuterie and Higgins Master Butchers' beef.

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Tom

Dined 1 day ago

A real gem, lovely staff, food & ambience. Would really recommend.

Trocadero

4.8

4.8 (47)

€31 to €50

Contemporary European

South City Centre

About the restaurant

At Trocadero we pride ourselves on being Dublin’s theatre restaurant. We have attracted stars of the stage and screen for nearly sixty years and diners from Dublin and beyond are brought back to St Andrew’s Street time and again by excellent food and a wonderful atmosphere.
Our cooking style is simple and meticulous, and visitors are treated to wonderful fish dishes, excellent steak and lamb, and enticing desserts. Irish suppliers are encouraged and locally sourced food is favoured.
Our warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere — coupled with excellent service and attention to detail — make the Trocadero the perfect choice for all occasions. We are perfect for entertaining corporate guests, gathering with family, or celebrating special occasions with large groups.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Troc.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

As always had an amazing and memorable experience at this restaurant. It was my sister’s birthday and they made her feel so special !

The Atrium Lounge at The College Green Hotel (Formerly The Westin Dublin)

4.4

4.4 (409)

€31 to €50

Afternoon Tea

South City Centre

About the restaurant

A unique and elegant experience awaits at the Atrium Lounge, a magnificent five-storey high glass atrium, flooded with natural daylight. Afternoon Tea at the Atrium blends tradition with exceptional service, creating moments of luxury and delight, setting the tone for serenity and relaxation in Dublin city centre.

- Please note that if you have any dietary requirements, they will need to be pre-ordered 24 hours in advance.
- Please note that a deposit is required for parties of six guests or more.
- We ask all guests to note when making the booking to select if the reservation will be for The Afternoon Tea Menu or The Lunch Menu.
- Please note the afternoon tea is available daily from 12:00-17:30 pm.
- Please note that each afternoon tea reservation allows for a 90-minute seating.

Top review

Brian

Dined on Mar 4, 2025

Wonderful experience! The tea service is overwhelming. Very good food and really too much! The servers are delightful and know just when to check in. When the pianist is playing it is extraordinary. The regular lunch is also very good. The presentation and freshness of the food is noticeable. Enjoy!

Antica Venezia

4.8

4.8 (253)

€31 to €50

Italian

Ranelagh

About the restaurant

Antica Venezia was established in 1997 and is still run by its founders. Since then, they have preserved the tradition of excellence in Italian Food and in service with a personal touch. We are located in the attractive and lively village of Ranelagh.

Top review

Sean

Dined 6 days ago

Fantastic evening , again , cannot speak highly enough about how consistently this restaurant delivers great evenings out....

Johnnie Fox's

4.7

4.7 (2498)

€30 and under

Irish

Glencullen

About the restaurant

Johnnie Fox’s prides itself on an excellent selection of veritable, heart-warming dishes and welcomes all our customers with open arms and delighted hearts. Johnnie Fox’s has gained, over the years, significant international recognition for its unique and unrivaled, super-quirky interior, vibrant atmosphere, and traditional Irish music and Irish dancing.

Hearth Menu - 12:00hrs to 21.15hrs Daily

Last Bar orders 11:30 (Sunday to Thursday) & 00:30 (Friday & Saturday)

Children must vacate the bar & restaurant by 9pm during school term and 10pm on term holidays. Please make allowances for this when making your reservation.

LIVE Music Everyday
Friday: 7.30 pm - 10.30 pm
Saturday: 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm
6.00 pm to 8.00 pm
9.30 pm to 12.30 am
Sunday: 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
5.00 pm to 7.00 pm
8.30 pm to 11.30 pm

We are located less than 10 mins from Junction 15 on the M50 (D18X635)

Top review

TonyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Food and service excellent as usual. 5 star. Will always return.

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The Butcher Grill

4.9

4.9 (609)

€31 to €50

Steak

Ranelagh

About the restaurant

The Butcher Grill and Steakhouse is based at the heart of Ranelagh, which is one of Dublin's southern suburbs. Offering a menu filled with finest cuts of meat and fish from the best producers, grilled to perfection on our wood-smoked grill. The intimate atmosphere of our dining room, combined with personal and relaxed service, provides the perfect sitting in which to enjoy them.

Top review

Mark

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

Our excitement to go was matched with a fantastic experience. Lovely staff, beautiful food.

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