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Café en Seine, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Café en Seine

4.5
4.5
2687 Reviews
€31 to €50
Modern European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Stephen Gibson
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Experiences

  • Early Bird

    €32.00 - €39.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Introducing our new Early Bird Menu - an invitation to unwind with exquisite dishes and a vibrant atmosphere. For an incredible value of €32 for 2 courses or €38 for 3 courses, this menu is available Monday-Thursday from 4pm to 6:30pm and Sunday between 5pm and 7pm Kick off your evening with tempting bites like Crispy Chicken Wings with chili miso or Roast Beetroot & Goats’ Cheese - perfect for those who appreciate bold, yet refined flavours. For mains, indulge in our Veal Bolognese with Rigatoni and Garlic Ciabatta or the irresistible Rotisserie Chicken, enhanced by ‘Nduja and Grilled Padron Peppers. This menu is available for groups of up to 8 guests.

What 2,687 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 offers a vibrant mix of elegance and modern flair, evident in its art deco design and retractable roof. Guests rave about "great atmosphere" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like the vegan café bowl and fish and chips. Service is praised as "attentive" and "friendly."

2,762 Reviews
  1. JenniM VIP

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative cocktails, amazing food, and a unique and elegant environment. Highly recommend!

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  2. Carolina

    Dublin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    There was a great experience. The food was tasted and the ambience was perfect but they delayed more than half an hour the desserts. Finally they were on the house. It was a very grateful detail.

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  3. Marian

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most enjoyable lunch today. Great service, great food and great value. We will be back.

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  4. Merrins1 VIP

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a table of 6. Table was in a restaurant area not main bar as a Saturday. This was great area with tables well spaced out. Staff greeting at door friendly and professional. We were at a table with air con over and they moved us no issue. We then went o main bar after meal for music and drinks

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  5. Anne

    Dublin10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was nice.Service was good.BUT you need to tell people before they order how long they have table for .We were about to order dessert but we're told we didn't have enough time.Otherwise a positive dining experience. OH and turn the lights up a bit!!!!

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  6. Karen

    Spain1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a very pleasant lunch with friends. Marko was our server. Excellent service, food and ambience. Couldn't recommend more.

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  7. Pat VIP

    Dublin9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a good experience, quality food at a reasonable price

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  8. Caitriona

    Leinster1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    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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  9. Anne

    Dublin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    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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  10. Anne

    Oxford1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    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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FAQs

Café en Seine is rated 4.5 stars by 2687 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Café en Seine

40 Dawson Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 A526

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Stephen Gibson
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