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Bijou Bistro
€€€€•European•4.7(1,672)Join us for a unique, intimate, stylish and lively time day or night.
We offer lunch/brunch and dinner Wednesday through to Sunday.
Great cocktails, superb wines, delicious food, stylish ambience, and smiling staff what more could you want.
Entirely hidden from the street, Bijou has an upstairs heated terrace, sheltered and with heaters. So joins us for brilliant outdoor dinning also.
Bijou is the perfect place for any all celebrations so if you are thinking of celebrating that birthday, christening, wedding or you just want a gang please give us a call to discuss options,
Just a couple of things to note:
All tables are booked for 1 hour and 45 minutes. After your allotted time we will require the table back. We do not take bookings for drinks only.
If you book an outdoor table your table will be outdoor unless, on the off chance, we have space inside at your chosen time.Green Man Wines
€€€€•Wine Bar•4.8(125)Welcome to Green Man Wines!
We are a small, award winning Wine Shop opening our Wine Bar Thursday-Saturday.
There are loads of iconic bottles, hidden gems and easy drinking wines from the ‘old world’ stacked on our shelves, with €15 corkage applied we welcome you to try any of those.
Alongside we offer a variety of plates designed to share, we recommend 2-3 plates per person.
There are two parts to our Wine Bar, the Front, which is open for walk-ins and the Back, suitable for a full dinner.
Come on in and let our staff guide you towards your next favourite Producer, Region or Grape Varietal!
-Please note that our kitchen closes at 9:30 PM.-
Voici Creperie and Wine Bar
€€€€•French•4.7(261)Authentic French Creperie and Wine Bar. Full selection of savoury galettes, sweet crepes, charcuterie and cheese board with great selection of fine wines.Piano Piano
€€€€•Italian•4.5(205)Piano Piano — more than just an Italian restaurant, it’s a way of dining.
Located in the heart of Rathgar, we believe in slowing down, savouring every bite, and filling the table with good food and great company.
Led by Head Chef Nibaldo Soto Román, our kitchen creates every dish from scratch — fresh handmade pasta, slow-simmered sauces, and vibrant seasonal sides. The menu blends authentic Italian flavours with a modern touch, featuring favourites like Stracciatella Caprese pizza, creamy Pappardelle Pollo & Panna, and Spaghetti all’Amatriciana.
Beyond our menu, we host private children’s pizza workshops — perfect for birthdays and special celebrations — where young chefs get hands-on with dough, toppings, and plenty of fun.
Here, there’s no rush. Just warm service, fresh ingredients, and plates that bring people together. Perfect for family dinners, date nights, or special occasions — right in the charming village atmosphere of Rathgar.
See what locals rave about in Rathgar
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- TTamzinGoldDublin •22 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFantastic experience from start to finish! Everything was perfect — the food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the setting and interiors were beautiful. Such a lovely atmosphere with great attention to detail. Couldn’t fault a thing. Highly recommend!More infoFuoco€€€€• Contemporary Italian• Ranelagh•4.8
- TTinaDublin •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoA fabulous experience, great staff , so efficient..The food was amazing.Overall brilliant place for a special occasion,highly recommend.More infoThe Ivy Dawson Street€€€€• British• South City Centre•4.2
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Rathgar include Bijou Bistro (opens in a new tab), Orwell Road (opens in a new tab) and Piano Piano (opens in a new tab)
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Rathgar are Bijou Bistro (opens in a new tab), Piano Piano (opens in a new tab) and Voici Creperie and Wine Bar (opens in a new tab)
Bottomless brunch in Rathgar is available at Bijou Bistro (opens in a new tab), Elephant & Castle - Rathmines (opens in a new tab) and Vermilion Indian Cuisine (opens in a new tab)
The most romantic restaurant in Rathgar is Orwell Road (opens in a new tab)