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Café en Seine, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Café en Seine

4.5
4.5
2680 Reviews
€31 to €50
Modern European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
This is the wonderful Café en Seine, one of Dublin’s most iconic and stunning venues, nestled in the heart of Dublin on Dawson Street. Renowned for its five-star service, Café en Seine offers an extensive food menu which caters for a range of tastes and occasions. Bringing a unique dining experience to Dublin, head chef Stephen Gibson and his team have created a menu that reflects the ever-changing tastes of Irish plates. Think simple, fun dishes, bursting with seasonal flavours, that are great to share while still delivering a high-end food experience in a casual dining atmosphere.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 677 4567
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Stephen Gibson
  • Private party facilities
    Parisian Street Garden for 200 People, Cocktail Bar and Restaurant 150 People, Loft Bar for 90 People, Balcony Bar for 100 People, Great Venue for Special Occasions, Private Spaces for Large Groups up to 1,200 people.
  • Neighborhood
    Dawson Street
  • Cross street
    Dawson Street
  • Parking details
    There is on street Parking, around the corner on St Annes Lane available to the public. There are two multi storey car parks within a 3 minute walk from Cafe En Seine - Q Park Dawson Street and Q Park Setanta.
  • Public transit
    Nearest bus stop Mansion House
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,680 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café en Seine dazzles with its "beautiful setting" and vibrant ambience, perfect for dining or drinks. Guests rave about its "outstanding service" and "delicious food," especially during brunch. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall experience remains memorable. Whether for a festive brunch or a stylish evening, it's a "highly recommended" Dublin spot.

2,756 Reviews
  1. Caitriona

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal in an enjoyable athmosphere , service was excellent and the staff were extremely welcoming

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  2. Anne

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was lovely visually and in taste !! Great service drinks are always top notch !! Lovely atmosphere Always enjoy spending time in cafe en Seine 👌

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  3. Anne

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The cafe is beautifully decorated and has an expensive look about it. We were seated towards the back of the cafe, at a table in the centre of the floor, underneath a tv showing the rugby match. The front area is much nicer. Service was efficient,but not really friendly. I had a crab roll served with chips, priced at 16 Euros,which was reasonable for Dublin. The roll was very small with not a lot of filing, and no bit of greenery to decorate it. A handful of chips came with it, served in a tiny bowl. My daughter has a salad at a price of 18 Euros. She added some chicken, which pushed the price up to 23 Euros. Although it was nice, that is very pricy. Desert at 9 euro was beautifully presented, accompanied by tea at 3.60 which was reasonable. While we enjoyed it, it was not over-whelming. I prefer The Ivy. My main gripe was the cost of a glass of house Sauvignon Blanc at 12 euros. I honestly did not notice the price when I ordered it. Other whites were priced at 9-9.50. Because of this we decided not to leave a tip.

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  4. Aoife

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were lovely. The vibe is cool in there and nice atmosphere. The food is below average and overpriced for the quality. (It was like a conveyor belt - we ordered our food and within 3 mins we had our starters - our drinks had not even arrived!). There are SO many nice restaurants in Dublin so I won't be returning for food, however, I might go for a drink or two. Definitely very overated overall.

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  5. Conor

    VIP

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our food took two hours to arrive. The food was mediocre at best and definitely not worth the wait or money.

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  6. Bethany

    Brighton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely meal for early birthday treat. Onion soup was amazing as was the steak.

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  7. Enda

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food with very good service in great surroundings. A great evening out.

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  8. Ieva

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved it had a great birthday dinner!!!

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  9. Magdalena

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a very pleasant experience. We loved the atmosphere, food and great service. The only thing that was disturbing was the size of the table to dine at - for all the food and drinks we ordered it was much too small. When everything arrived we had no space to put our glasses on. We had to take salt & pepper shakers off the table to squeeze the glasses and the cutlery. Food was tasty & nicely presented. We had plenty of time to enjoy our drinks and food - The staff politely kept the proper intervals between serving the starters and main dishes so we didn't have to rush with our food. Wine was ok ... a bit overcharged in our opinion. Our privacy was respected. We spent a really great time there.

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  10. Michelle

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was so looking forward to visiting Dublin again and coming to café on Seine. It’s been 10 years since I’ve been here and it was interesting to see that it had been refurbished only two years ago. Beautiful beautiful Bar, but more tables than I remember for dining. Staff went over and beyond to make sure our whole experience was wonderful but have to say I was so disappointed there was no Sunday lunch on the menu and it was just a brunch menu. Lesson learnt need to research more about menus before booking.

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Café en Seine is rated 4.5 stars by 2680 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Café en Seine

40 Dawson Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 A526

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dawson Street
  • Neighborhood
    Dawson Street
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is on street Parking, around the corner on St Annes Lane available to the public. There are two multi storey car parks within a 3 minute walk from Cafe En Seine - Q Park Dawson Street and Q Park Setanta.
  • Public transit
    Nearest bus stop Mansion House
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Stephen Gibson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (01) 677 4567
  • Private party facilities
    Parisian Street Garden for 200 People, Cocktail Bar and Restaurant 150 People, Loft Bar for 90 People, Balcony Bar for 100 People, Great Venue for Special Occasions, Private Spaces for Large Groups up to 1,200 people.
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