Monty's Of Kathmandu : It’s all about the momo at Monty’s. The signature dish at this delightful Nepalese restaurant should be ordered 24 hours in advance but as the adage goes, the best things come to those... read more

China House : The words ‘Popular’, ‘cheap’ and ‘cheerful’ sum up this place. And as you would expect from such praise, the decor is basic (formica tables, cruel lighting), the service efficient (no... read more

Eliza Blues : This family-run restaurant opened its panoramic glass doors in 1999. The blue and gold mosaic interior may be reminiscent of a Roman bath, but the menu is less bacchanalian and more... read more

Chez Max : Oh happy days when you can eat delicious, unpretentious French fare in welcoming surroundings, including a glass of quality wine, at a very reasonable price. Chez Max, situated right at... read more

Diwali : A bustling restaurant, and quite rightly too, to describe Diwali as ‘no-frills’ would be a slight since it suggests lackadaisical service and nasty decor – not so. However, this informal... read more

Peploe's : This stylish basement bistro has been a stalwart on Dublin’s culinary scene. Restaurants on St Stephen’s Green don’t come cheap, and Peploe’s falls under that same category, but boy does... read more

The Winding Stair : Once a cafe above a locally revered bookshop, its reincarnation in 2007 as a fully-fledged restaurant (still above a bookshop) was met with rapturous applause. It still retains its ye... read more

Mona Lisa Restaurant : Located in the lovely yellow-bricked D’Olier Chambers corner building, the Mona Lisa makes up more for atmosphere than fabulous food. Service is generally friendly if not necessarily... read more

Wagamama : You know exactly what you’re going to get with this Japanese noodle house – cantina seating, quick and freshly cooked food that may or may not arrive at exactly the same time as your... read more