Love is in the air, and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! We’ve done the scouting for you, narrowing down the best restaurants for a romantic date night —each handpicked for its intimate atmosphere, exquisite menu, and undeniable romantic charm.
Fire
FIRE Steakhouse Dublin offers the ultimate casual dining experience. Whether you are dining in their main restaurant or looking to experience an intimate evening in one of their private dining rooms, you’ll enjoy the unique setting and perfect ambience of FIRE Steakhouse.
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Cellar 22
Cellar 22 is a cosy, intimate, downstairs space with an interesting, contemporary, all-day dining menu.
With a feature wine bar, and an open kitchen showcasing their handmade charcuterie, breads and great cheese from around the country and further afield, they celebrate excellent ingredients in the room, in the glass and on the plate.
Featherblade
Featherblade restaurant is a unique steak-only eatery using the best techniques to turn the often overlooked yet delicious cuts of meat into something special.
Krewe
Krewe is a New Orleans Louisiana (NOLA) inspired bar and eatery located on Capel Street in Dublin city centre bringing the dirty south to the northside. At Krewe they are all about fusing the vibrancy, craic and soul of Southern & Irish hospitality.
Coppinger
Coppinger’s ethos is one of great food paired with equally exciting atmosphere, so take a seat in their dynamic restaurant or join them at the bar for a couple of cocktails. Coppinger is excited to bring you plates full of big flavours, a drinks list that’s designed to delight, and the best night, every night!
Kicky’s
Mediterranean inspired food cooked over fire, hand rolled pastas and signature cocktails.
Kicky’s bring together Dublin’s top culinary and hospitality professionals. Inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean palette and augmented by the finest Irish ingredients, outstanding ambience and service.
The Port House
The Port House is a traditional Spanish Tapas Bar offering a variety of Basque Pintxos and Tapas along with a list of wines, ports and sherries. A select number of the ports on offer are served straight from the task. Exposed brick walls and flickering candles set the ambiance in the downstairs cellar. The Spanish music strumming in the background and the walls of dusty wine bottles make the ultimate experience in wine and tapas dining.
Amy Austin
A cosy wine bar serving great drinks and small plates with a relaxed vibe right in the city centre.
Kaldero
Forged under an iconic Dublin landmark off St Stephen’s Green, three master chefs collaborated to bring the very best of Chinese, Indian and Filipino flavours to a dramatic new eatery where tradition and bold, modern flair collide.
Kaldero is where culinary art, visual expression, and an eclectic soundtrack come together to give you a dining experience that’s striking, sophisticated, and full of spirit. There’s nowhere like it in Dublin.
