Baggot Street Restaurants In Dublin

• Location: 42-44 Upper Baggot Street, D04 V210
• Price: €€-€€€
• Cuisine: European
• Why we recommend: this charming spot boasts lovely decor, with rich furnishings inside and a delightful garden adorned with flowers, perfect for an alfresco lunch 

Few addresses on Baggot Street carry the same weight of history as Searson's, a pub and restaurant whose story stretches back to 1845. The building traded as a grocer, wine and spirit merchant, serving Victorian Dublin's surgeons, solicitors and merchants. Over the decades, it evolved into one of the capital's most storied watering holes, with a literary legacy anchored by Patrick Kavanagh, who drank here while living nearby on Pembroke Road and is said to have penned early versions of Raglan Road during his time in the area. 

Now firmly established as a modern gastropub, the dining space offers an extensive menu built around high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, a serious whiskey selection spanning Ireland and beyond. If you arrive for dinner, you can dig into the likes of burrata with heirloom tomatoes to start, followed by a rich Irish seafood tagliatelle. 

• Location: 7 Baggot Street Upper, D04 K7H1
• Price: €€
• Cuisine: Japanese
• Why we recommend: as well as delivering some delicious Japanese flavours (we love the gyozas here), the drinks offering is brilliant too. You also bring your own wine for €8 corkage, nice

We think that Zakura Izakaya stands out as a top Japanese restaurant on Baggot Street, Dublin, bringing authentic flavours from sashimi and carefully rolled norimaki to tempura and house-made prawn gyoza.

Comforting dishes like chicken ramen, with lightly spiced chicken and pork broth, grilled chicken, and crisp pak choi, showcase the restaurant's high-quality ingredients, with fresh fish delivered daily. Inside, understated Japanese-inspired décor, soft music, and a relaxed layout create a cosy space, and there's a small outdoor terrace for when the sun comes out to play. 

• Location: 55 Percy Place, D04 X0C1
• Price: €€€
• Cuisine: Italian, European 
• Why we recommend: next door, Angelina's Deli caters to weekday canal-side coffee runs and gourmet sandwiches, making this a dual offering that works as well for quick bites as it does for three-course occasions

Located slightly off of Baggot Street, but very much in the heart of it all, you'll find Angelina's, an Italian restaurant overlooking the banks of the Grand Canal in Dublin 4. It's a reliable choice for everything from pre-match lunches to relaxed weekend brunches, thanks to its broad all-day offering and waterside setting. Rich, deep red leather booths give it a luxury bisto feel, and you'll find canal views and an outdoor terrace that comes into its own on brighter days.

The menu leans into quality produce, both local and international. Starters such as crab flatbread with romesco or garlic and chilli mussels set the tone, followed by generous mains including baked cod with mussel sauce, short rib ragù with truffle salsa and a classic striploin with pepper sauce. If you come for brunch, don't miss out on the crispy chicken and waffles with hot honey and parmesan shavings. 

• Location: 141 Baggot Street Lower, D02 KP64
• Price: €€€
• Cuisine: steak house 
• Why we recommend: while there are vegetarian options, if you're a meat-eater, then Brookwood is not to be missed. There are four delicious sauces to choose from too: peppercorn, bearnaise, garlic butter, or red wine jus

Just a short walk from St. Stephen's Green, Brookwood has been serving the finest Irish beef since 2014, and is renowned for its dry-aged, grass- and grain-fed steaks. Complementing the beef offerings are fresh Irish oysters, seasonal seafood, and thoughtfully prepared vegetarian options, making it a versatile choice for lunch, dinner, or a weekend Sunday roast.

Begin your meal with some moreish short rib arancini alongside white truffle, then pick a 9oz striploin, 100z dry-aged ribeye, or share a 16oz chateaubriand between two. You can enhance your meal with expertly crafted cocktails, an extensive wine list, and a handpicked selection of desserts. 

• Location: 22 Baggot Street Upper, D04 W5R2
• Price: €€
• Cuisine: Thai, Vietnamese
• Why we recommend: this eatery and cocktail bar has locations across Baggot Street, South William Street, and Kildare Village, so you're never far from some hearty pho

Saba has been a mainstay of the city's Asian dining scene for nearly two decades. Its name, drawn from the Thai word for 'happy meeting place,' perfectly reflects the warm atmosphere that has made it a favourite. Specialising in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, Saba serves fragrant curries, wok-fried classics, rich broths, and expertly executed noodle dishes.

They don't mess around when it comes to ingredients, as fresh herbs and produce sourced from Thailand are paired with the best of Irish, resulting in dishes that are both authentic and approachable. Executive chef Yo Natthawut Khuhathong is at the helm, and some of our favourite plates include the tom kha gai, or the pho bò, featuring slow-cooked beef and sweet basil.

• Location: 140 Baggot Street Lower, D02 HT73
• Price: €€
• Cuisine: Italian 
• Why we recommend: in the mood for pasta? Cirillo's shines with Italian comfort food like rigatoni bolognese with dry-aged beef and spaghetti amatriciana

When it comes to Baggot Street restaurants in Dublin city centre, Cirillo's has earned a reputation as one of the most authentic southern Italian spots since opening in 2016. Founded by James Cirillo, the restaurant blends heritage with the polish of a modern city trattoria. From the Naples-imported wood-fired oven to fresh pasta and sourdough baked in-house, every detail reflects a commitment to craft.

The menu champions simplicity done expertly. Neapolitan pizzas, slow-proved for 30 hours, adhere to the strict standards of Vera Pizza Napoletana, using San Marzano tomatoes, 00 flour, and fresh mozzarella. Classics like margherita and diavola sit alongside indulgent options such as salsiccia with friarielli or truffle-laced norcina. 

• Location: 11 Upper Baggot Street, D04 HN92
• Price: €€€
• Cuisine: Irish, European 
• Why we recommend: we love this pretty brasserie for its service and classic Irish ingredients. Plus, they also serve a cracking Sunday roast

Among Dublin 4, Bloom Brasserie & Wine Bar comes from brothers Pól and Páraic, who share a passion for high-quality, locally sourced food. The menu champions Irish-inspired dishes with a contemporary twist, from Wicklow venison to Carlingford oysters, all crafted with simplicity and care in mind.

Pól's 15 years of national and international experience in the kitchen shine through in every plate, while Páraic and his team ensure a warm, attentive, and inviting front-of-house experience. Interiors-wise, this restaurant has a cosy charm to it, with exposed Georgian brick and soft, golden lighting, which makes it a great pick for date night.