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Bresson, Monkstown, Dublin

Bresson

4.5
4.5
1116 Reviews
€51 and over
European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Bresson brings a new fine dining option to Monkstown in a casual, comfortable and friendly ambience. Now serving brunch alongside our set lunch every weekend.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    €51 and over
  • Cuisines
    European, French, Irish
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Thu, Fri 12:00–14:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sat 11:00–14:45 Sun 11:00–15:00 Sun 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (01) 284 4286
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Temple Garner
  • Private party facilities
    Did you know Bresson offers an elegant first-floor private dining room which holds up to 44 diners.It is our pleasure to offer you this exquisite space for private events. Our private dining room is perfect for intimate weddings, birthdays and occasions, ensuring an intimate and exclusive atmosphere for you and friends.
  • Area
    Monkstown
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Dart- Salthill/Monkstown stopDublin Bus stops Monkstown Crescent & Grosvenor Terrace7, 7A, 7D
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Great for fine wines

  • Dublin

    European

  • South County Dublin

    Best Overall

  • South County Dublin

    Best Food

  • South County Dublin

    Best Service

  • South County Dublin

    Best Ambience

  • South County Dublin

    Best Value

  • South County Dublin

    Good for groups

  • South County Dublin

    Neighbourhood gem

  • South County Dublin

    Good for special occasions

  • South County Dublin

    Lively

  • South County Dublin

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bresson is a delightful culinary destination in Monkstown, offering "fantastic food so tasty" and a "lovely relaxed atmosphere." Guests rave about the "excellent, authentic French-inspired" menu and "friendly but professional service." Enjoy a "wonderful dining experience" with "amazing service," making it a firm favorite for special occasions.

1,116 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food, great service and a lovely ambience. Bresson is one of the best restaurants where we have dined this year.

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  2. tom

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Seven of us went for dinner with the Christmas menu on offer as we were here the previous year and it was really good. Unfortunately a different experience this time, I ordered the same vegetarian option as last year and the serving was half the size. I complained and to be fair was offered additional sides (I got chips), however I'd rather that my main course was a fair size in the first place. With wine we paid €137 each and on reflection it definitely was poor value.

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  3. Mark

    VIP

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious lunch! Service was good but slightly disappointing compared to usual. Great for Christmas!

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  4. Dennis

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic, went before about a year ago.. was brilliant that time. Didn't think it could be on par again. Not only was it as good, it was magnificent. From the small aperitif at the beginning and the mid sorbets, the food was michelin star if even a higher level than that! They cooked my steak to perfection. To wrap it all off I had the basque burnt cheesecake. Probably the greatest dish ever produced outside the san Sebastian region. All in all a gem of a place.

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  5. Anne

    Dublin

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I had booked the table months ago & while I had not asked for a specific table in the restaurant, our group of five people were at the back beside the service area which was constantly busy & draughty. We all felt the service was poor. We had to ask for bread which was included on the menu. Our picpoul was not chilled & we asked several times for a wine bucket. We were-offered ice to put in our wine. I expected more from this standard of restaurant. While our food was lovely, our overall experience was not great. We felt we were in a corner out of the way! Taking into account the price of wine & food we deserved a better service. This experience left us all feeling disappointed & not encouraged to return. Thank you. Anne

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  6. Simon

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food - classic french high dining. Quite good value compared to some Michelin starred places. Bit noisy this time around but it is the Christmas rush. Would recommend to food lovers especially those who don't complain too much. Service quite good - not quite Michelin level but not bad. This was my second time and I look forward to the next time.

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  7. Susanne

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We loved the food and enjoyed our night. Our main comments it was a little dark for our table & didn't have the same atmosphere as downstairs. Think it was a little quieter which did make it more relaxed but the lighting was very poor. Our waiter was great but I think he was under pressure as downstairs was very busy. Maybe Christmas might not be the best time to go to Bresson!

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  8. Tom

    VIP

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate from the early bird menu, great choice and excellent value

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  9. kevin

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Really top drawer food that’s let down by lack of staff when it gets busy. Need to improve service to match up with the really high quality food. The chef is amazing but there are not enough people working .

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  10. Gerard

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Very enjoyable experience.

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Bresson is rated 4.5 stars by 1116 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Bresson

4a Monkstown Cresent, Monkstown, Dublin A94 VK30

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Monkstown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Thu, Fri 12:00–14:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sat 11:00–14:45 Sun 11:00–15:00 Sun 17:00–20:30
  • Price
    €51 and over
  • Cuisines
    European, French, Irish
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Dart- Salthill/Monkstown stopDublin Bus stops Monkstown Crescent & Grosvenor Terrace7, 7A, 7D
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Temple Garner
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (01) 284 4286
  • Private party facilities
    Did you know Bresson offers an elegant first-floor private dining room which holds up to 44 diners.It is our pleasure to offer you this exquisite space for private events. Our private dining room is perfect for intimate weddings, birthdays and occasions, ensuring an intimate and exclusive atmosphere for you and friends.
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