restaurants dublin

The Unicorn's change of ownership, out of the hands of the Sidoli faily who had run it successfully for decades, was a major change, not only in the life of a restaurant whose culinary ambition was modest, but in the social life of Dublin, for the Unicorn was a restaurant whose social influence was enormous.

People came to the Unicorn because it was somewhere to be seen and the mix of media folk and aspiring actor-types which filled its ageless banquettes were the main action, this vi...

Catriona Holden is a cook who loves the business of being creative in the kitchen- a subtle three-pepper gateau, punchy spicy chicken with crab meat, excellent spiced beef with onion sauce. Modest rooms, great food....

Standard shopping centre snack bar, providing light refreshment for busy shoppers as well as vegetarian options....

This restaurant capitalises very much on the Christchurch theme with paintings and pictures portraying the history of Christchurch adorning the walls. With Kinlay House (accommodation arm of USIT) just next door and "Dublinia" around the corner, the place is never short of a tourist. Even without the basement, there is a darkness to the Rectory - you could almost anticipate the appearance of a brother in medieval garb addressing you in Latin as you attack your Irish breakfast.. One of the ver...

This coffee shop serves good salads and vegetarian dishes are available. A busy place, they clearly have what people want. The proprietor claims it is his salads but breakfasts here are pretty good too....

Crepes for breakfast - served with toast and the morning papers - make a welcome change from continental rolls and coffee although this is also available here. Good espresso is served with the requisite glass of water and pastries are freshly baked on the premises. Vegetarian available....