Price indications are given for a standard 3 course meal, but not for wine or coffee: £ = £5-£12, ££ = £12-£15, £££ = £15 plus.

Bistro
Bistro at Stephen’s Hall. More Continental than some. ££.
Leeson St. Lr, Dublin 2. Tel: (01) 662 2480.

Brunos. Under the supervision of proprietor Bruno Berta whose impressive culinary credentials ensures a special dining experience. ££/£££. 30 East Essex Street, Dublin 2. Tel: (01) 6706767.

Dobbins Wine Bistro. Ah Dobbins, its floor scattered with sawdust, its walls lined with pictures of celebrities, its tables packed with the media who hunt the same celebrities and the impresarios who make them. £££. 15 St Stephen’s Lane, Dublin 2. Tel: (01) 676 4679.

Eden - Something of a dining enigma, where an unusual and confident cooking style is not reflected in the reasonable prices. With outdoor seating on Meeting House Square, it is a delight in summer. £/££.
Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Tel: (01) 670 5372.

Elephant & Castle - A busy restaurant set in atmospheric Temple Bar. Popular with locals and an interesting ‘no nonsense’ menu. The window seats are ideal to watch the parade of colourful people who make their way through the area. ££. 18 Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Tel: (01) 679 3121.

Roly’s Bistro. Coq au vin, venison pie, and many more superb dishes on two floors of special ambience. £££.
7 Ballsbridge Terrace, Dublin 4. Tel: (01) 668 2611.