The Best Indian Restaurants In Dublin

Indian cuisine holds a special place in Dublin's culinary heart. As Ireland’s capital grew into a vibrant multicultural hub, Indian restaurants began popping up in the 1970s and have since become a staple for food lovers seeking bold, aromatic dishes. Today, Dublin boasts a thriving array of eateries, from casual curry houses to Michelin-mentioned dining establishments, showcasing the rich diversity of the subcontinent’s cooking.

Whether you’re craving a fiery vindaloo, a fragrant biryani, or inventive takes on street food classics, check out our guide to Dublin's Indian restaurants to find your next favourite. 

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Last updated on 20th December 2024


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Doolally

South Richmond Street's Doolally is an Indian restaurant you won't be able to say naan to. Rooted in the rich connection between India and Ireland, its food story is a celebration of authentic regional Indian flavours and seasonal Irish produce. Its menu was crafted in collaboration with Alfred Prasad, a renowned Indian chef who earned a Michelin star at just 29.

Nowadays, at the helm of the kitchen is executive head chef Shloke Chhabra; he was personally selected by Prasad to lead the team when the eatery opened in 2019. Enjoy the warming signature chai before or after your meal, and feast on the likes of dahi papdi chaat, prawn jalfrezi, saag gosht, and tandoori aloo kebabs. 

Kathmandu Kitchen

One of the best Indian restaurants in Dublin city centre has to be Kathmandu Kitchen on Dame Street. Co-founded by Ganesh and Nawa Raj, it blends the best of Nepal and India to create its dishes, using an array of spices from Southeast Asia and incorporating local ingredients too. 

From Monday to Friday, it offers a pre-theatre menu, as well as its tempting a la carte. Tuck into the likes of chicken pakoras to start, followed by bhedako karang (overnight marinated lamb chops with ginger, garlic, cumin and natural yogurt) from a clay oven, and a deliciously creamy korma. 

Kari

You'll find some fantastic fragrant dishes on the menu at Kari in Inchicore, with husband-and-wife duo Bala Nayak and Nidhi Joshi, the masterminds behind Dublin's beloved Indian eateries Konkan in Clanbrassil Street and Dundrum, at the helm. The restaurant takes its name from Bala's roots in southern India, where 'Kari' means curry in Tamil and is a staple of the region's culinary lexicon. 

The laid-back Indian eatery whips up a mean array of mains like chicken fennel tikka or timur tandoori prawns served with yoghurt. Swing by with your friends to soak up the warm atmosphere, golden pendant lighting and dangling foliage, then feast on hearty saag paneers, helpings of turmeric and ghee rice, and mop all the juices up with a date and coconut naan.

Pickle

Pickle, the Indian restaurant in Dublin 2, is not only an award-winning eatery but a Michelin-mentioned one too. At the heart are executive chef Sunil Ghai, celebrated as one of Ireland's finest Indian chefs, and manager Benny Jacob. Hailing from Gwalior in central India, Chef Ghai honed his craft with the prestigious Oberoi group before teaming up with Jacob to open Pickle in 2016.

Together, they've elevated authentic Indian cooking to a refined art form. Pickle's menu is a vibrant exploration of Punjabi cuisine, featuring slow-cooked curries like the melt-in-your-mouth farmer's butter chicken, the rich dal Bukhara plate, and tempting starters such as their fauzi chicken wings.

Konkan

If you've got a craving for a really good onion bhaji then head to Konkan, the South Indian restaurant in Dublin. Named after India's stunning Konkan coastline, this spot has earned a stellar reputation for its authentic dishes, crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and an unwavering dedication to quality.

The menu offers fragrant curries and expertly spiced biryanis. Standout dishes like the murgh methi malai (chicken tikka) and the aromatic chicken Chettinad highlight the bold, intricate spices that define the region's culinary heritage. Whether you visit with your friends, family or partner, you're in for a treat.