Peploe's - Dublin

Food was amazing, the orzo and sea bass were done perfectly and the tuna was very fresh as well. the wine that the waiter recommended also complemented the seab... read more Food was amazing, the orzo and sea bass were done perfectly and the tuna was very fresh as well. the wine that the waiter recommended also complemented the seabass really well. the sticky toffee pudding was good but i’ve had better. highly recommend!

Peploe's is a good restaurant which I think thrives based on its location onto Stephen's Green as well as its established clientele. The service at the door was... read more Peploe's is a good restaurant which I think thrives based on its location onto Stephen's Green as well as its established clientele. The service at the door was excellent and warm, with a friendly face to greet you. I found the service in the dining room itself to decent, but it was often difficult to catch a waiter's attention. As well as this, our table felt a bit cramped against the wall. The food is of an excellent quality although I think the portions are far too small and the price is much too high for what you receive. 3 small pieces of prawn meat for a starter is not a great introduction, and while they were delicious, it could've done with an extra two. My main course being the gnocchi was delicious and I'd go back for this dish. However, the dessert being a sea buckthorn tart wasn't the best taste to me. I think at €48 PP you can get a similar experience with better quality at other places in the city centre. That being said, the food was still really tasty and I can see why people enjoy Peploe's.

Great decor and atmosphere. Service is very good and attentive. I had the John Dory but would have preferred a different sauce as it was bland. The roast potato... read more Great decor and atmosphere. Service is very good and attentive. I had the John Dory but would have preferred a different sauce as it was bland. The roast potato in duck fat side was disappointing. We ordered water. The issue I have was the practice of opening a 2nd bottle of water for the table and pouring some into the glasses without it being asked for. That was disappointing and I felt it was a swizz. Especially when an almost full bottle of water was left unused. Our total bill for 2 was over e200. This included the 2 bottles of water which came to almost e12 which is outrageous. Solely because of this practice I have given a 4 rating.

If you are in town there is simply no better place to be than Peploe’s I had my university graduation lunch here, my wedding ceremony dinner, and everything in... read more If you are in town there is simply no better place to be than Peploe’s I had my university graduation lunch here, my wedding ceremony dinner, and everything in between. The staff make you feel like you’re a member of the family and the atmosphere always feels something exciting is always about to happen. Get the pasta and a cocktail and thank me later.

Peploe’s delivers really great food with solid, friendly service — but wow, is it loud. That’s the main reason this lands at four stars instead of five. We came... read more Peploe’s delivers really great food with solid, friendly service — but wow, is it loud. That’s the main reason this lands at four stars instead of five. We came as a group of seven, and between the basement‑level space and the lively crowd, it was tough to hear each other. I’d absolutely go back, but next time with a smaller group so conversation doesn’t feel like a sport. [A quick note for accessibility: the restaurant is below street level, so you do need to walk down a set of stairs to enter. Food wise, everything we ordered was excellent. Standouts The warm gougères were savory, fluffy, and such a good start. The stracciatella from Puglia was creamy and fresh. The duck special with green pea risotto and asparagus was rich and beautifully cooked. The pasta special was decadent and perfectly cooked. And of course, the truffle and Parmesan fries were exactly what you want them to be — crispy, aromatic, and addictive. Service was decent overall — attentive enough, though not standout — but the quality of the food definitely carried the night. Great spot, just be prepared for the volume. I’d return, especially for a smaller dinner where you can really enjoy the dishes without shouting across the table.