Modern Dublin is a melting pot of cultures, races, creeds and colours; that’s exactly what makes us the vibrant, exciting city we are today. Because of the mixture of cultures in Dublin, we also have a thriving exotic food scene. While Irish food is hearty, wholesome and our produce is of great quality, we don’t traditionally use many spices in our cooking, unlike our Eastern neighbours. That’s why ‘foreign’ cuisine is so popular in the city. Here are our favourite authentic restaurants in Dublin.
1. Irish
Irish food typically consists of traditional ingredients that were easy to grow or raise at home, such as beef, dairy products, root vegetables like carrots & turnip and, you guessed it, plenty of potatoes! Modern Irish cuisine still incorporates the same ingredients, but they are now being cooked by chefs with world influences and are presented in a more modern style. One of the best restaurants Dublin serving contemporary Irish food in gorgeous Victorian surrounds is Delahunt on Camden Street. Its award-winning food is good enough for royalty, just ask Prince Harry and Megan Markle who visited on their trip to Dublin in 2018!
2. Indian
One of the most popular cuisines in Ireland, Indian food comes in many different forms. From street food stalls at weekend Markets to fine dining Indian restaurants, it all has one thing in common – It’s delicious! Just a 20-minute drive from your serviced apartments in Dublin, Konkan is the perfect combination of South Indian food and the more widely-known dishes popular in Ireland. Food in India is treated with the utmost respect and you can taste the passion and talent in every single bite in Konkan.
3. Italian
Italian food is popular across the world and adapted some form by most households in Europe. We love the traditional Spaghetti Bolognese & Lasagne and you’ll find a pizza place on every other corner in the city. What makes Italian food authentic in a city that has adapted it so often are the quality, imported ingredients, like those used by exclusive Italian restaurant Terra Madre. It’s a bit of a trip, 30-minutes’ drive from your aparthotel in Dublin but if you can get a table in the tiny restaurant, it’s worth the trip. The ingredients for their small & constantly changing menu are imported from small, family-run farms in Italy, giving us the chance to experience rare regional Italian food and wines.
4. Japanese
A relative newcomer on the Irish food scene, Aoshima Sushi & Grill specialise in authentic Japanese ‘tapas’ like Yakitori, Teppanyaki and fresh Sashimi as well as a selection of Sake and Japanese drinks to wash it down. Their experienced team of chefs have perfected their signature style of cooking and presenting Japanese dishes over 10 years in various restaurants. Best of all, it’s only a 15-minute walk from PREMIER SUITES serviced apartments in Dublin, Sandyford and if you don’t fancy leaving, you can have it delivered.
5. French
Widely known as one of the best cuisines in the world for fine dining, French Cuisine is easy to replicate but difficult to perfect. One of the best restaurants Dublin, L’Gueuleton, is based on Fade Street and is a very popular spot on the Dublin Food Scene. The exposed brick interior and dark wood floors are complemented by the traditional dishes, executed well by well-trained chefs. It’s a quick stroll from the Green Line Luas that will drop you straight back to your aparthotels in Sandyford.
If you’re looking for great value accommodation, within a reasonable distance from some of the best restaurants Dublin, look no further than PREMIER SUITES Sandyford. Our serviced apartments in Dublin and across the UK offer exclusive access to our best available rates and special offers when you book directly using our official website. Don’t forget to tell our friendly staff your restaurant recommendations so we can pass them on to other guests!
