Best Lunch Restaurants in North City Centre

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1. Hawksmoor Dublin

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Dame Street

Booked 165 times today

The Hawksmoor Dublin menu is equally steak and seafood, receiving some of the freshest produce high standard Irish beef, as well as cocktails made by award-winning bartenders.

2. Pichet

4.7

Exceptional(2369)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • South City Centre

Booked 30 times today

Described as “a modern take on a classic bistro”, Pichet launched in July 2009 and is an award winning restaurant and holder of a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand, Split into three unique areas, the front room is airy and spacious; the main dining room offers guests a front row seat to the theatrical displays provided by Pichet’s team of chefs and the quaint conservatory presenting guests with an intimate dining experience. Indulge your palate with the freshest cuisine prepared by Head Chef, Stephen Gibson, or savor a handcrafted specialty cocktail in Pichet. This chic eatery, located in the heart of Dublin city on Trinity Street, offers quality dining in a relaxed and informal surroundings with exquisite service provided to all those who walk through Pichet's door.

3. The Green Hen

4.3

Awesome(1454)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • South City Centre

Booked 24 times today

Opening its doors in the heart of Dublin City on Exchequer Street in 2010, The Green Hen is a French-style Bistro, offering classic dishes in a relaxed atmosphere with a unique ambience. Situated over two floors with a combined dining capacity of 85. The first-floor dining room is available for private hire for groups of up to 35 guests. Both floors are complete with their own bar.

4. Kicky's

4.7

Exceptional(123)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • South City Centre

Booked 38 times today

Kicky’s bring together Dublin’s top culinary and hospitality professionals. Inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean palette and augmented by the finest Irish ingredients, outstanding ambience and service.

5. Chez Max

4.7

Exceptional(1253)

Price: Expensive

• French • Dame Street

Booked 34 times today

Chez Max Palace Street, situated in the heart of Dublin City Centre next to Dublin Castle, invites you to experience its charming French ambience, bistrot, and café. Guests can relax on the front terrace, enjoy the Parisian vintage indoor area, or unwind in the heated back patio.For larger groups (seven or more), bookings cannot be made through this platform. Please email us at chezmaxpalace@gmail.com, and we will provide a form to collect the necessary details for your group.**Lunch Seating:** 1 hour 30 minutes **Dinner Seating:** 1 hour 45 minutes**Dinner:** Set dinner of 2 courses: €38.90 Set dinner of 3 courses: €44.90

6. The Winding Stair

4.6

Exceptional(2386)

Price: Expensive

• Irish • North City Centre

Booked 40 times today

The Winding Stair Bookshop & Café became a famous Dublin landmark in the 1970s and 1980s. Named after the Yeats poem and in honour of its winding staircase, it is overlooking the river Liffey, with an iconic view of the Ha'penny bridge. As a popular meeting place for writers, musicians and artists, it was a well known hub for debate and creativity with many poems written, novels penned and movies shot within its walls. In 2006, Elaine Murphy brought this much-loved spot back to life as a restaurant, championing seasonal, Irish produce. The bookshop, located on the ground floor, was retained, as were many of the old bookshelves, photos and memories. The room retains its timeless charm with stripped wood tables and floors, and Bentwood café chairs.The view remains as quintessentially Dublin as ever.The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking, with produce sourced from artisans within the island. Drink sare local and international craft beers & wines from stellar producers.

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7. Red Torch Ginger Dublin 2

4.7

Exceptional(94)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • South City Centre

Booked 7 times today

Red Torch Ginger Dublin is located at the heart of Dublin 2. This is the main shopping and entertainment hub for Dublin City centre. We are a restaurant serving Modern Thai food along with some South East Asian - inspired dishes. We offer a wide selection of beers and wines as well as a curated menu of delicious cocktails. We are open for Lunch at 12.30 from Tuesday to Saturday and we serve Dinner each day from 15.00. We offer a great value Lunch menu for €24.95 which includes two courses plus a drink. We also have a very popular Early Bird Menu offer each day which costs €32.95. This EB menu includes two courses plus tea or coffee and is served from 3.00 until 5.45 pmWe can easily accomodate groups up to 32 people. We have a lower dining room which is perfect for all sorts of events from Birthday dinners to Business Lunch meetings.We cater for many food allergies. We are always available to speak to you about an bespoke menu offer or any special requests you may have

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8. Elephant & Castle - Temple Bar

4.3

Awesome(1238)

Price: Moderate

• American • Temple Bar

Booked 28 times today

Elephant & Castle Prince Street opened in Lower Manhattan in ’73 across from St Vincent’s Hospital where George had worked as an oncologist since the 1950’s. After two decades of short lunch breaks where he could never get anything he wanted to eat, finally he retired to a life of eating everything he wanted to eat, in his own restaurant with a special name. His passion and obsession for quality was infectious and E&C became a New York classic within a few years. Doors opened in a very different and quiet Temple Bar in January 1989 and by Summer of that year the queues had already started for our fantastic food and spectacular atmosphere! Outside the world has greatly changed, but inside our swinging doors we try to keep things just the way they were.

9. Bovinity

4.8

Exceptional(869)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Capel Street

Booked 49 times today

Bovinity; no white tablecloths, no pretension, just fresh, locally sourced food and drinks.We strive to break free from tradition and carve out a space where authenticity reigns and the experience is as real as the flavours on your plate. The menu includes a curated selection of cuts that speak for themselves. Irish, dry-aged beef, the kind of rich, indulgent flavours that demand attention. The cocktails are unique, modern, and made with natural ingredients . The wine list, carefully selected and chosen to compliment every moment.This is the kind of place where everything is shared—from the steak to those dangerously addictive sides—because, let's face it, that’s what food is all about. Good company, compliments great food. And the vibe? Laid-back, gritty, with a soundtrack that’s as real as it gets. This is Irish hospitality at its finest—warm, buzzing, no-frills, and full of heart. **Tables of 6+ will be offered a selection of two set menus. Email info@bovinity.ie for info**

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10. Vintage Cocktail Club

4.7

Exceptional(2873)

Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Temple Bar

Booked 71 times today

VCC is a unique, multi award winning, exclusive dining and cocktail experience in the heart of Dublin's Temple Bar. Walk through the cobbled stone streets of one of Ireland's most famous multi cultural vintage quarters in search of our secret door, on finding you will be rewarded with being transported back in time, engulfed in crushed velvet and candle light all whilst enjoying some of Ireland's best cocktails & small plates.

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Éabha
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Went for lunch. Set menu was simple but varied. Sirloin was really nice. Chestnut soup starter was one of our favourite dishes. Dessert was also lovely. Service was excellent. Thank you!
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PichetPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• South City Centre
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4.7
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Laura
Dublin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Really nice food, well presented,.goodneines and and professional waiting staff, kind, welcoming an on the ball. The place was full but did not feel crowded. Well managed restaurant.
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The Green HenPrice: Expensive• Bistro• South City Centre
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4.3
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Rob
Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Had a lovely evening. Food was excellent and the manager Alex looked after us really well. Steak was delicious as were the chips. Would defo go back for another steak!
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Hawksmoor DublinPrice: Expensive• undefined• Dame Street
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4.4
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Rachel
Dublin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great menu choice. Group of 6. All orders of food were very tasty, really fresh produce. Service excellent. Really good price menu. Lucky to get an inside table. Will visit again. Thank you.
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Chez MaxPrice: Expensive• French• Dame Street
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4.7
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Dublin •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food and cocktails. Food was delicious and came out really quick, not much waiting between courses. Cocktails were interesting, some ones I hadn't seen before, the avocado, ice tea and dill ones were tasty. Service was fantastic, really nice and friendly staff. I had noted it was for a birthday in the booking and when my partner was away from the table they checked with me it was a birthday and gave us a candle in the dessert and a glass of limencello. Very nice of them, totally unprompted and stuff like this really adds to experience. Would recommend this place to anyone.
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Kicky'sPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• South City Centre
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4.7

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254 restaurants available nearby

1. Hawksmoor Dublin

2. Pichet

3. The Green Hen

4. Kicky's

5. Chez Max

6. The Winding Stair

7. Red Torch Ginger Dublin 2

8. Elephant & Castle - Temple Bar

9. Bovinity

10. Vintage Cocktail Club

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