Hidden gems: Lunch restaurants in Dublin

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Dublin. This list contains 32 places from Lunch restaurant category.

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Slow Roast Sandwiches & Coffee - Athlone image
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Slow Roast Sandwiches & Coffee - Athlone
Sandwich shop
Kerbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Dine-in
5.00 (107 reviews) (~111.35 km from centre)
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Caffè Alfino
Coffee shop
👍👍 Unbelievable addition to the town. Great coffee , stunning interior and great staff , no doubt this place will do well .
5.00 (25 reviews) (~58.28 km from centre)
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Gym junkiez superfoods
Cafe
👍👍 I can't remember eaten a better Sandwich on this Planet before. Fresh and delicious with good meat. The owner was cool and helpful as well. Definitely give it a try, its a nice place and the prices are fair and definitely worth it.
5.00 (24 reviews) (~244.6 km from centre)
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Platterbylu - Café and Artisan Pantry
Coffee shop
👍👍 Delicious coffee, pastel del nata and spinach cheese pastry. Lovely vibe, good service, nice music and a great selection of local goods in three shop. I'm really pleased we chose to go here for breakfast.
4.90 (77 reviews) (~42.24 km from centre)
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Brew with a View
Coffee shop
👍👍 This is the cutest little van coffee shop I've ever seen. Towards the end of our hike we stumbled upon Brew With A View on accident. It was picture perfect and playing the song "Love Shack" as we approached. The coffee and brownies were delicious. If you're in Bray the hike to the top is worth it ju...
4.90 (74 reviews) (~26.07 km from centre)
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The Art of Coffee - Dublin 8
Coffee shop
👍👍 Perfect place to grab a quick sandwich, wrap or a quick coffee. Loads of delicious options for lunch. Located in quite a convenient place as well.
$$ $$
4.90 (30 reviews) (~1.64 km from centre)
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Signal Box Coffee
Coffee shop
4.90 (18 reviews) (~149.13 km from centre)
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Bellini's Restaurant
Eclectic restaurant
👍👍 Always a great hide out spot. Beautiful enclosed garden, great food and attentive service. Been coming here for years.
4.90 (14 reviews) (~219.49 km from centre)
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The boathouse
Cafe
👍👍 Came here for coffee and cake on a Sunday morning. The coffee and baked goods were brilliant. (I had the white chocolate and raspberry scone). It was busy when we were there but we managed to get seats. Well worth a stop for something nice!
4.90 (9 reviews) (~233.92 km from centre)
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The Bazaar
Cafe
👍👍 The food and coffee are delicious. Short waiting times, large portions. Being able to choose vegan and gluten free options is a very big plus. The restaurant is beautiful, cosy and comfortable - the garden is covered so even when it rains you can sit with a coffee in peace. The people working there...
4.80 (116 reviews) (~151.32 km from centre)
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The Jam Pot Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 If you are driving through Grange Co Sligo stop at the Jam Pot for exceptional service and lots of great food 🍱 . We had the breakfast Baps served in a brioche bun mmmmmm really good 😊. The greeting from the young ladies was so friendly.
$$ $$
4.80 (104 reviews) (~188.29 km from centre)
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SIAR KINVARA
Sandwich shop
👍👍 Absolute gem of a cafe, amazing hospitality and unreal coffee and cakes…wouldn’t pass through Kinvarra without a stop here, the owners were really helpful and friendly with our elderly relatives…don’t pass by this place!
$$ $$
4.80 (102 reviews) (~179.52 km from centre)
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WYLDE
Cafe
👍👍 Its located next to the Coach Station Galway. The display of the pastries are really nice, and there's acai bowl station. I had a cup of Cappucino, not too bad. It's worth visiting when you are near.
4.80 (89 reviews) (~185.22 km from centre)
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Probys Kitchen
Restaurant
👍👍 Probably the best quality fit out and bistro menu in cork .. Scandinavian feel , looking forward to visiting again soon …..
4.80 (44 reviews) (~220.36 km from centre)
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Staple Foods
Restaurant
😠 I worked for 4 months in the restaurant and I can say that the food is not of good quality!! refrigerators always have a temperature problem, above 5 degrees, which is the maximum allowed by law. The owner is not an honest person, because he owes me to this day for the work I did and he doesn't wa...
4.80 (36 reviews) (~1.8 km from centre)
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Rustic Honey Cafe Cherrywood
Cafe
🫤 Very disappointing apple tart. Not as good as it was a few years ago think you have changed a lot of recepies
4.80 (15 reviews) (~14.23 km from centre)
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Owenmore Restaurant
Fine dining restaurant
👍👍 We had probably one of our best dining experiences at this restaurant. The views are amazing as well as the service!
4.80 (13 reviews) (~239.04 km from centre)
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Jojo's Coffee Shop & Garden Centre
Coffee shop
👍👍 Great garden centre well stocked and great prices while helping a charity. Very helpful staff with great advice on growing and maintaining the plants you buy.
$ $$$
4.70 (132 reviews) (~2.52 km from centre)
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'Teach an Tae', Café Aran & Tea Rooms
Cafe
👍👍 A really lovely cafe on a beautiful island. The scones and cakes are all home made and delicious. The coffee is really good. The staff are really friendly and helpful. They have an indoor and outdoor seating area. I would highly recommend going there for a morning coffee and fresh scone with jam and...
$ $$$
4.70 (107 reviews) (~219.68 km from centre)
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copper cafe
Cafe
👍👍 Had a gorgeous lunch in the outdoor area of the Copper Cafe today. The staff were so lovely and attentive especially Kajal who made us an Indian speciality dessert/drink to try. It was called a Copper Special Faluda drink and it tasted so good. Our sandwiches were delicious too. Will definitely vis...
4.70 (85 reviews) (~15.83 km from centre)
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