Where to find the best Indian restaurants in Dublin

Pickle is one of the best Indian restaurants around, which is reflected by its several achievements, including winning the title of best restaurant in Dublin in 2013 and most recently The Best World Cuisine Award. It has built a huge following in the centre of the capital also thanks to the staff’s passionate attitude and friendly service. You can expect to taste the best of traditional Indian cuisine prepared with attention to detail and love for Indian ingredients, and have your evening made by the manager’s warm approach that makes you keep coming back for more. The menu includes mouthwatering dishes such as Murgh Mandiwala, Tandoori Prawns and vegetarian Thaali.

Vermilion values customer satisfaction above all – every feedback is taken into consideration and the menu and customer service are adjusted to reflect that. The result is a highly enjoyable dining experience with a menu featuring a variety of starters and mains. For example, our personal favourite is Murgh Tikka, which is a great place to start as it combines several interesting ingredients but isn’t overly spicy. Another popular option is the Biriyani dish with chicken cooked with basmati rice, herbs and nuts and topped up with spicy tomato sauce. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming; it’s perfect for your first encounter with South Asian cuisine.

Konkan is another award-winning restaurant that’s been known to locals as one of the best in Dublin. The Dundrum venue is one of the newest additions to the dining scene, but receives as much praise as its peers; here you can find specials from the south of India and the dishes that are popular in Ireland such as biryanis and samosas, which by the way have been called the tastiest in the capital! The interior is a nice contemporary setting, which lends nicely to the great ambiance. 

ANANDA is one of the top places to be in Dublin. Here you’ll be introduced to a stylish interior that can only translate into an unforgettable evening. Meanwhile, the menu will make you drool: from Cuttack tandoori prawns to the signature ANANDA Shakahari Thaali, both South Asian food lovers and novices will leave satisfied. The food is prepared with Irish ingredients and a passion for Indian cuisine, which is a very intriguing approach. Not to miss. 

Doolally is the perfect destination for those wanting to celebrate a special occasion with their family or impress their date with a great setting and menu choice. The inspiration for the restaurant comes from spice routes which connected India with Ireland; when travellers returned to their home country, they told stories about incredible Indian cuisine and customs. Doolally is the best of both worlds: while it celebrates authentic flavours, it also makes sure that the food tastes exotic even to those who have tried it before. You can expect all the classics such as chicken Tikka, truffle cheese Naan and many more.