Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Dublin 6

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Updated 05 March 2025

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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 5 days ago

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

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4.9

4.9 (1780)

€31 to €50

Mediterranean

Ranelagh

About the restaurant

We currently take bookings for tables for the next 60 days.

We do not take bookings for larger than 6 people. The largest party on regular seating is 5 people.

Please note all tables of 6 or more will be required to eat off our Chefs Sharing Menu.

Mediterranean small plates, fresh pasta and quality cuts of meat where sharing is encouraged. The menu is concise and constantly changing.

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KathleenVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We for the chef’s menu and tried the John Dory for the 1st time. It was divine. Everything on the menu was perfection. The staff are very efficient and friendly. We would highly recommend Host.

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.

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Mark

Dined on 2 Mar 2025

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

Craft Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (25)

€51 and over

European

Rathgar

About the restaurant

Craft is an award-winning neighbourhood restaurant in Harold’s Cross, owned and run by renowned chef, Philip Yeung, a short distance from the surrounding villages of Rathgar, Rathmines and Ranelagh.

Philip became Head Chef at Town Bar and Grill in 2010, working under Temple Garner, and was also instrumental in the re-opening of Bang Restaurant in 2010, again as Head Chef.

Philip opened Craft in February 2016 and very quickly gained recognition for his modern Irish cuisine, winning the ‘Best Newcomer’ award for Dublin at the RAI awards in May 2016, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2017, ‘Best Emerging Irish Cuisine’ in all of Ireland at the RAI awards in 2018 and Michelin Bib gourmand again in 2018 and 2019.

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Wesley

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic food and service, would definitely recommend.

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Chef’s Menu

Bethlehem Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (331)

€30 and under

Palestinian

Rathgar

About the restaurant

Bethlehem restaurant is the first of its kind in Dublin offering real Home Made Palestinian cuisine in the heart of Dublin .

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MargaretVIP

Dined 5 days ago

As always excellent service, thank you Bianca and delicious food.

Bijou Bistro

4.7

4.7 (1402)

€31 to €50

European

Rathgar

About the restaurant

Join us for a unique, intimate, stylish and lively time day or night.
We offer lunch/brunch and dinner Wednesday through to Sunday.
Great cocktails, superb wines, delicious food, stylish ambience, and smiling staff what more could you want.
Entirely hidden from the street, Bijou has an upstairs heated terrace, sheltered and with heaters. So joins us for brilliant outdoor dinning also.
Bijou is the perfect place for any all celebrations so if you are thinking of celebrating that birthday, christening, wedding or you just want a gang please give us a call to discuss options,
Just a couple of things to note:
All tables are booked for 1 hour and 45 minutes. After your allotted time we will require the table back. We do not take bookings for drinks only.
If you book an outdoor table your table will be outdoor unless, on the off chance, we have space inside at your chosen time.

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Robert

Dined 4 days ago

Great food for great price, great staff and stylish place

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.-

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AliceVIP

Dined 6 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.

GiGi

4.7

4.7 (723)

€30 and under

Italian

Ranelagh

About the restaurant

Welcome to GiGi authentic Italian cuisine, homemade pasta, great antipasti bar in a cozy and casual environment with a great selection of Italian wines.

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PeterVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent as always - such an enjoyable immersive experience. We return and return…

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4.6

4.6 (18)

€30 and under

French

Ranelagh

About the restaurant

Where French food meets Dublin!

Sidjy, your chef, and Colin, your sommelier, invite you to come and discover French cuisine in a relaxed, warm and friendly setting.
Our menus, brunch, lunch and dinner, change regularly to offer you the freshest possible selection, all cooked in-house!
A selection of the best French wines is available, as well as drinks such as coffee, tea and cocktails.

France really is just 15 minutes from Dublin city centre!

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Morwenna

Dined 5 days ago

Great food, lovely atmosphere and all the staff really helpful

The Wild Goose Grill

4.8

4.8 (394)

€31 to €50

Contemporary European

Ranelagh

About the restaurant

DURING THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD, IT IS RESTAURANT POLICY GROUPS OF 6 OR MORE WILL BE EXPECTED TO PAY A DEPOSIT AND ORDER FROM A SET MENU.

The Wild Goose Grill is a stylish modern Irish Bistro offering the best of dining experiences in the heart of Ranelagh, Dublin 6. Located directly above McSorleys Public house on Sandford Rd. It is Ranelagh’s most luxurious dining experience. The dining room combines old world charm and elegance with modern comfort in a relaxing and warm atmosphere. The menu is based on classic cooking with the very best of seasonal Irish Produce from local artisan producers with some contemporary twists. It has become a favourite with local residents, local business community and international travellers.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

This was the first time visiting the restaurant, everything was perfect, the food delicious, the waiter was always nice and we will come back definitely!

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