I would second the fantastic Taste of Emilia (pitchers of spritz ahoy!) but if the North Side is being avoided, La Dolce Vita in Temple Bar does very similar fare and is reasonably priced with decent grub. The service is……gruff but I guess that makes it authentically Italian.
Make it €25 and have two courses at Michelin starred Locks in Portobello, Sun to Weds all night.
If you have to stick to €20 and the very centre, then probably Taste of Emilia is your best option. Or M&L on Cathedral St if you like Chinese – the quality is good, and it is cheap.
Dublin is still not at all good for cheap eats, five years into a recession. You should be able to eat well for €10, and except for a real handful of places, you can’t.
If you’re willing to travel a little, then the express menu at Rock Lobster in Donnybrook will get you two courses for €16.90 between 6-7pm and 9.30-10.30pm
Tuesday 22 January, 2013 at 7:07 pm
I would second the fantastic Taste of Emilia (pitchers of spritz ahoy!) but if the North Side is being avoided, La Dolce Vita in Temple Bar does very similar fare and is reasonably priced with decent grub. The service is……gruff but I guess that makes it authentically Italian.
Also, Le Bon Crubbeen hiked their prices last year so €20 won’t get you two courses anymore unfortunately.
http://www.leboncrubeen.ie/menus_detail.php?type=1
Tuesday 22 January, 2013 at 10:24 pm
Make it €25 and have two courses at Michelin starred Locks in Portobello, Sun to Weds all night.
If you have to stick to €20 and the very centre, then probably Taste of Emilia is your best option. Or M&L on Cathedral St if you like Chinese – the quality is good, and it is cheap.
Dublin is still not at all good for cheap eats, five years into a recession. You should be able to eat well for €10, and except for a real handful of places, you can’t.
Tuesday 22 January, 2013 at 10:29 pm
I forgot: Black Sheep pub near Cineworld on Capel St. About 10€ for e.g. very good pork chop plate, leaving budget for dessert and beer.
A bit more expensive but Exchequer pub would also work.
Wednesday 23 January, 2013 at 12:28 pm
I have to mention Steps of Rome on Chatham street – it’s a great value Italian, and open pretty late
Wednesday 23 January, 2013 at 1:17 pm
If you’re willing to travel a little, then the express menu at Rock Lobster in Donnybrook will get you two courses for €16.90 between 6-7pm and 9.30-10.30pm
Thursday 24 January, 2013 at 3:01 pm
Incredible deal Joanne, I have got to get myself into that place, been hearing excellent reports!