This weekend, Sunday 17th March 2013 marks St Patrick’s
Day – dedicated to the Patron
Saint of Ireland. Along with the religious aspects of the Saint's day, the
festival is traditionally marked with food, drink and general merriment.
St Paddy’s Day,
as it is affectionately referred to, is celebrated all over the world but if
you’re lucky enough to be in the capital city of the Emerald Isle on Sunday
you’re sure to experience some of the best celebrations. And, if you’re in need
of a good meal while you’re there, we at TripAdvisor have put together a list of
the top restaurants in Dublin according to our community of reviewers*:
1. Sabor Brazil – this
Brazilian restaurant in Dublin City offers a
culinary insight into the different regions of Brazil. As one TripAdvisor
traveller commented, “Excellent food, delicious wines, and
the most perfect service.”
2. Arch Bistro – located in the Dublin suburb of Rathgar, this
restaurant serves modern European cuisine with classical French influences. As
one TripAdvisor traveller commented, “The food here is
excellent. I've been to many of Dublin's top restaurants and very few come close
to this.”
3. Beaufield Mews – Beaufield House & Mews opened originally
as an Antique shop in one room, opening only at night serving tea and homemade
biscuits and scones made by the present owner who made them as a child for
pocket money. After 57 years, the coachhouse building has been lovingly
restored and now houses two restaurants. As one TripAdvisor traveller
commented, “Every time I go to Beaufield Mews the service is excellent and the
food is exquisite.
4. Rasam Restaurant – located
in Glasthule at the heart of a busy
Dublin suburb, Rasam serves authentic Indian cuisine. As one TripAdvisor
traveller commented, “This must be one of Ireland's best kept secrets. This is
a restaurant that hits the mark on every level.”
5. Dax Restaurant – this
restaurant servings its customers with an array of continental and rustic food and wines. As one TripAdvisor traveller
commented, “The ambience was superb, the food top drawer and the wine
exquisite.
6.
Mayfield Deli Eatery – located
in Terenure Dublin, this restaurant offers freshly prepared, home-made food. As
one TripAdvisor traveller commented, “Great atmosphere, with an interesting
menu.”
7.
Ruposhi Indian Restaurant – this restaurant serves traditional Indian food infused with fresh
herbs and spices. As one TripAdvisor traveller commented, “A really well priced
menu with excellent food, generous service and a nice laid back atmosphere.”
8.
Patrick Guilbaud – Ireland’s only
two-star Michelin restaurant, situated in Dublin city centre, the cuisine is
contemporary Irish with classical roots. As one TripAdvisor traveller
commented, “This is the best restaurant I’ve eaten in. The service is
outstanding and the food incredibly creative and perfectly presented.”
9.
Queen of Tarts – Queen of Tarts
opened in 1998. Sisters Regina and Yvonne Fallon trained as pastry chefs in New
York City, returning home to Ireland to establish and run their own café.
Customers can relax on the outdoor terrace with a coffee or glass of wine and
watch the world go by; or curl up inside with tea and a slice of warm plum tart.
As one TripAdvisor traveller commented, “Loved this little place! We visited it
for a cuppa and something yummy and it didn't disappoint.
10. Chapter One – located
in the basement of the Dublin Writers Museum on
Parnell Square in Dublin’s city centre, Chapter One is an award winning
Michelin star restaurant. As one TripAdvisor traveller commented, “The staff were,
polite, attentive and friendly, the service was excellent and the food was
delicious and beautifully presented. Superb meal.”
For more
information on Dublin, go to http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Tourism-g186605-Dublin_County_Dublin-Vacations.html
*List is
according to TripAdvisor’s popularity index. Please note the
popularity index is dynamic and can change at any time. List was accurate
as of 25 February 2013.
