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Café en Seine, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Café en Seine

4.5
4.5
2639 Reviews
€31 to €50
Modern European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
This is the wonderful Café en Seine, one of Dublin’s most iconic and stunning venues, nestled in the heart of Dublin on Dawson Street. Renowned for its five-star service, Café en Seine offers an extensive food menu which caters for a range of tastes and occasions. Bringing a unique dining experience to Dublin, head chef Stephen Gibson and his team have created a menu that reflects the ever-changing tastes of Irish plates. Think simple, fun dishes, bursting with seasonal flavours, that are great to share while still delivering a high-end food experience in a casual dining atmosphere.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (01) 677 4567
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Stephen Gibson
  • Private party facilities
    Parisian Street Garden for 200 People, Cocktail Bar and Restaurant 150 People, Loft Bar for 90 People, Balcony Bar for 100 People, Great Venue for Special Occasions, Private Spaces for Large Groups up to 1,200 people.
  • Area
    Dawson Street
  • Cross Street
    Dawson Street
  • Parking details
    There is on street Parking, around the corner on St Annes Lane available to the public. There are two multi storey car parks within a 3 minute walk from Cafe En Seine - Q Park Dawson Street and Q Park Setanta.
  • Public transit
    Nearest bus stop Mansion House
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,639 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café en Seine captivates visitors with its "gorgeous place" and "great atmosphere." The Art Deco elegance offers a unique blend of opulence and comfort. Guests rave about its "delicious food," "attentive staff," and exceptional cocktails. While some service hiccups exist, the vibrant ambiance and diverse menu make it a delightful choice for any occasion.

2,715 Reviews
  1. Spencer

    New York City

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was ok. Wine selection and quality of the 2 bottles selected very poor

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  2. Ciara

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent but service was variable and lacked any engagement The Venue was also a bit too cold

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  3. Rob

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always came for previous years for drinks before food somewhere else and decided to come for food this year, great spot. Only bad point was the server with the beard and white shirt was very rude to us upon arriving at our table. He should learn the rule of think before you speak. Other than that it was amazing and we'll see you next year. Rob

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  4. Valerie

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had 3 waitresses 2 of which were lovely however when we asked the 3rd for a water bowl or serviettes for chicken wings it was met with absolute rudeness. Also , had to wait 20 mins for the last main course to arrive so we had all finished ours at this stage but I guess they were busy

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  5. Marie

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and great atmosphere , lovely friendly staff.

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  6. Johannes

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food used to be better and we were disappointed about the fish and chips.

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  7. Tanya

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the fish and chips and it was great! Service great and very quick!

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  8. Jean

    Dublin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Christmas 🎄 atmosphere staff food service excellent 10/10 👌

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  9. Suzanne

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Extremely disappointed when we arrived for our confirmed booking at 330 table wasn't ready which is never an issue but when other people arrive after with no booking and are seated immediately that's an issue. After 15mins we were seated to a very disappointing set menu needless to say we left. Overall poor and would not be recommending

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Agnieszka

    VIP

    Dublin

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, beautiful ambience, lovely staff. Gareth, the manager was so nice, he was looking after us, making sure that everything is perfect ❤ Thank you for the wonderful Christmas branch, it was 10 out of 10

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FAQs

Café en Seine is rated 4.5 stars by 2639 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Café en Seine

40 Dawson Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 A526

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dawson Street
  • Area
    Dawson Street
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is on street Parking, around the corner on St Annes Lane available to the public. There are two multi storey car parks within a 3 minute walk from Cafe En Seine - Q Park Dawson Street and Q Park Setanta.
  • Public transit
    Nearest bus stop Mansion House
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Stephen Gibson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (01) 677 4567
  • Private party facilities
    Parisian Street Garden for 200 People, Cocktail Bar and Restaurant 150 People, Loft Bar for 90 People, Balcony Bar for 100 People, Great Venue for Special Occasions, Private Spaces for Large Groups up to 1,200 people.
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