Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Merrion Square

118 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Jean-Georges at The Leinster restaurant

1. Jean-Georges at The Leinster

4.4

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Merrion Square

Booked 8 times today

Though Jean-Georges Vongerichten is one of the world’s most famous chefs, his skills extend far beyond the kitchen. A savvy businessman and restaurateur, Jean-Georges is responsible for the operation and success of over 60 restaurants worldwide. Following in his footsteps of his restaurants in London, New York, Paris and Kyoto, Jean-Georges at The Leinster will mark his first foray into Ireland. Jean-Georges’ culinary vision has redefined industry standards and revolutionized the way we eat. Jean-Georges is involved in every aspect of his restaurants – concept, menu, architectural design, staff selection and trainings – in an ongoing effort to create restaurants that are both timely and enduring. Inspired by his travels, Jean-Georges is constantly developing fresh concepts and evolving as a chef and restaurateur, both adapting to and impacting the global culinary landscape.

2. The Carriage

3.8

Excellent(261)

Price: Expensive

• Irish • South City Centre

Booked 3 times today

The Alex welcomes you to dine and socialize in style. Come and experience the relaxed vibe of our dining spaces, serving up fresh, locally-sourced food and an extensive drinks menu. Book an indulgent lunch or dinner in our Secret Garden now.The Secret Garden is our outside terrace and bar: the perfect space for outdoor dining. It’s a trendy, floral-inspired space with indulgent food and refreshing cocktails. With a fully retractable roof for those sunny days and heaters for when it gets chilly, the Secret Garden is the perfect option for al fresco dining, no matter the weather.The Carriage is the hotel’s indoor restaurant bar, offering an a la carte lunch & dinner menu and full drinks menu throughout the day. Walk-in guests can request to sit in the Carriage for a la carte evening dining.Please note we are a cashless restaurant and only

3. El Silencio

4.5

Awesome(298)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • South City Centre

Booked 25 times today

Shhhhh El Silencio doesn't exist - we don't have a website or phone number but you can message us on instagram: @el_silencio_fffOur address is; Find the SECRET DOOR [inside] Pablo Picante Burrito Bar, 4 Clarendon Market, Dublin 2 xxAt El Silencio we specialise in Tacos & Margaritas with a dive-bar ambience. The music is loud and the drinks are strong ¡Andale! Our tacos use gf corn tortillas from Balam - a Mexican food business set up by Eduardo and his team in Dublin. We have an excellent array of plant-based options too including the Vegan Prison Tray.Our margaritas (11 different combinations and counting) use only the best 100% agave tequila and mezcal. We don't mess around with wine/whiskey/vodka/dessert/coffee - just margaritas & tacos cabrones!

4. Parrilla Ranelagh

4.5

Awesome(81)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Ranelagh

Booked 30 times today

Embark on a culinary journey like no other at Parrilla, a vision years in the making and a passion brought to life. Nestled in the heart of Dublin, Parrilla is poised to revolutionise the city's food scene with an enticing blend of upscale Mexican cuisine and vibrant ambiance.

5. Isabelle's

4.3

Awesome(2360)

Price: Expensive

• International • South City Centre

Booked 64 times today

Located just off Grafton Street, Isabelle’s Restaurant & Bar guarantees delicious food, excellent cocktails & wine and professional, friendly service, every time. Our menu has been prepared with love, simple but packed full of flavour. We feature fresh ingredients, delivered daily by local suppliers, ensuring everything on our menu is fresh and utterly delicious. Whether you’re looking for a place to meet family for a leisurely lunch, a catch up with friends over dinner or to take a cocktail break from shopping, we look forward to welcoming you to Isabelle’s. Isabelle’s is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, with brunch served every weekend and Bank Holiday Monday.

6. Grano Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1470)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Stoneybatter

Booked 38 times today

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.

7. Drury Buildings

4.4

Awesome(1386)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • South City Centre

Booked 24 times today

Drury Buildings is an owner operated award winning Cocktail Bar, Restaurant and Venue in the heart of Dublin city centre.Above the bar is our lounge and dining room. This cosy and relaxing space set over two floors of the building is perfect if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of town and relax with a great bottle of wine, a cocktail and graze on our small plates and boards.Our menu is specially crafted to suit the taste buds of all guests while also ensuring that there is enough variety to cater to different dietary requirements.Our kitchen is a tapas-style cuisine that adds an element of fun and also encourages socializing, with a sharing-style menu.‘We never stop creating, we never stop evolving’

8. 777

4.2

Awesome(141)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • South City Centre

Booked 14 times today

777 is based just a 4 minute walk away from Dublin's famous Temple bar. Serving Mexican food and tequila cocktails this restaurant also offers late bites to diners who are enjoying the Mexican tequila until late. The menu offers dishes such as the traditional Taquitos as well as dishes from their wood burning grill. 777 are said to house premium Tequila, which can be enjoyed by diners throughout the week, especially on evenings when Margarita Mondays is running.We have two areas – ‘Main Dining’ indoors & ‘Afuera’ outdoors. Both operate a walk-in policy for parties up to 5 people. We only accept bookings for groups of 6+

9. Little Pyg

4.4

Awesome(540)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dame Street

Booked 31 times today

Voted #1 Best Pizzeria in Ireland 2023Top #10 Cocktail Bar in Ireland 2023 Voted #27 Best Pizzeria in Europe 2023Award Winning Michelin Guide Italian pizzas with 50% less calories.48 hours fermentation of the dough go into our pizza making process and this is evident in the sumptuous authentic Neapolitan style pizzas, served by our specially trained chefs and Michelin Maestro Enzo Coccia. We source all the best ingredients from Italy.Signature Pygtails: Passion Pornstar, Tropicalya 1920 and our Signature Flat White Martini.

10. The Butcher Grill

4.9

Exceptional(537)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Ranelagh

Booked 18 times today

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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Milena
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Still can’t over the food and the incredible/amazing/ ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS aubergines!!! Also a special thanks to Laura and Niall for the 10/10 service! It was lovely! 🧡
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AcharaPrice: Expensive• Thai• Temple Bar
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4.5
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Julio
Dublin •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing food! It's a small and cosy place with great menus for lunch and early dinner and good value for money.
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HakkahanPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Stoneybatter
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4.6
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Caroline
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was excellent, service was excellent, atmosphere was good, could not fault the meal
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Old StreetPrice: Expensive• Irish• Malahide
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4.7
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Paulvip
Dublin •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Nov 2024
Love this place. Only second time visiting, but it is a really cool spot. Great for that fun, laugh aloud dinner and drinks night out with friends, no pretentiousness or fancy frills… straight up tequila shots, margaritas, and tacos ❤️. Margaritas are amazing, and the food is really good! Last time we went with a group and we ordered a selection of taco’s and margaritas to try as much as possible on the menu. The tacos are amazing!!! This time with just the two of us, I was able to pick my favourites, which wasn’t easy as everything is kinda delicious! I also love both the J-Dilla and the triple-z so we ordered them as sides with our tacos! Staff are amazing, really friendly and super attentive… never a dry glass 😁 100% recommend this place, and I will definitely be going back.
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El SilencioPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• South City Centre
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4.5
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shaunaC
Dublin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Dec 2019
Absolutely fabulous restaurant. The waiter was excellent and very attentive. The Food Was exquisite
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DadaPrice: Moderate• Moroccan• Killester
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118 restaurants available nearby

1. Jean-Georges at The Leinster

2. The Carriage

3. El Silencio

4. Parrilla Ranelagh

5. Isabelle's

6. Grano Restaurant

7. Drury Buildings

8. 777

9. Little Pyg

10. The Butcher Grill

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