Located within the rustic and quaint environs of Dun Laoghaire, Delhi Rasoi Indian Restaurant features a bevy of tantalizing dishes pertaining to a vibrant Indian cuisine. These are all derived from traditional recipes, albeit incorporating Irish ingredients that accentuate the texture and taste of the flavorsome food items. The decor is a clever nod to Indian designs and the interior is illuminated by soft lighting. Pick from succulent delicacies like prawn chili garlic, lamb marinated in tangy onions, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, and lamb korma among others. Vegetarian options are also available here for those so inclined. For dessert, indulge in decadent classic sweet treats like kheer, gulab jamun and rasmalai. The charming establishment also offers catering services.
One Pico is known locally as a great place for thoroughly modern Irish cooking. It's all at the hands of chef Eamon O'Reilly who really knows how to combine simple ingredients in terrific ways. The food is where One Pico shines. It's fusion cooking and very tasty. Peppered Lamb with Piperade, Foie-Gras and Duck Rillette with Toasted Brioche, or Lemon Sole with Gem Lettuce are just some of the tempting options. Well worth the trip.
The Sussex is an Irish restaurant located above the popular O'Brien's pub. Keeping in mind the Irish theme, its decor is typically Irish including the dark-colored wooden tables and cozy fireplace. Its friendly staff will take you through the menu and will make helpful suggestions too. Tasty starters like Fivemiletown goats cheese salad or Warm Gubbeen chorizo and roast tomato salad whet your appetite, and the main dishes are as tasty and flavorful as the appetizers. Don't forget the desserts, such as Apple Cinnamon Blackberry Crumble and Figgy Sticky Toffee Pudding. Truly, to experience Irish hospitality and to savor a typical Irish meal, look no further than The Sussex.
Aptly named, Vice Coffee Inc. will surely take care of your caffeine weakness. Featuring beans from all around the globe and roasters from the domestic and international front, this coffeehouse is nested in The Twisted Pepper. The rotating menu ensures variety and new flavors. If you are flummoxed, their friendly baristas will guide you to the right brew. You can also buy coffee paraphernalia at this cute cafe.
FXB Steak & Seafood on Crow Street is among the best steakhouses in town and is from the stables of the F.X.Buckley chain. Their meats (mostly Angus and Hereford) are dry aged and are cooked as per your taste. They are hand-cut by their in-house trained butchers. Check out the information on different cuts and the definition of rare to well-done beautifully explained on one side of the wall. While the drawings put on frames and butcher's bicycle are an interesting sight. The industrial decor complements the restaurant well. Savor their dishes like Home-Cured Irish Salmon, Creamy Seafood Chowder, Free Range Corn-Fed Irish Chicken, Sirloin Steak, Steak and Seafood, Porterhouse and Pan Fried Hake. Their menu is seasonal to bring the flavors of Irish ingredients. Pair your meal with wine, cocktails or fine spirits.
Located at the Drury Street, the rustic outdoor of this quaint cafe is enough to beckon you in. The coffee shop is always bustling with students, young professionals and tourists alike, and the service here is very warm and friendly. Their menu is limited but is very interesting, with options like Matcha Latte; a green tea latte that arrives at your table with wonderful latte art. Regular coffees along with scrumptious baked goods are also served here. The place is equipped with WiFi making it a perfect spot to get work done without much disturbance.