BUSINESS RESTAURANTS35 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. Tel: (01) 6778611 Despite the Italian name, this candlelit restaurant offers the finest in French cuisine.
Fitzers
National Gallery Restaurant, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2. Tel: (01) 6686481 Popular on Sundays and with a 'cultured crowd'
Oisins
31 31 Upper Camden Street, Dublin2. Tel: (01) 4753433 Original Irish specialities served in nostalgic surroundings. Friendly service and regular live music.
Cookes Café
14 Sth William Street, Dublin 2. Tel: (01) 6790536. Ideal for meetings at any time of the day. Amazing food - the cavier and blinis are incredible.
Restaurant Tosca
20 Suffolk Street, Dublin 2. Tel: 6796744 Incredibly interesting modern interior, Tosca's offers southern European cuisine and a good wine list. Owned by Bono's brother.
Patrick Guilbaud
46 James Place, off Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2. Tel: (01) 6764192 The very best in French Nouvelle Cuisine. A bit pricey but well worth a visit. Private dining room available.
FUN PLACES TO EAT18 Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Tel: (01) 6793121 Open for both lunch and dinner, this reasonably priced bistro is famous for great salads.
Gallagher's Boxty House
20 Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Tel: (01) 6772762 Here you can enjoy traditional Irish cuisine whilst listening to traditional Irish music.
Pizzeria Italia
23 Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Tel: (01) 6778528 Must be experienced to be believed. Brilliant steaks and pizzas and only one table!
Poco Loco
32 Parliament Street, Dublin 2. Tel: (01) 6791950 Mexican food, lively atmosphere.
