Tucked away above Shelbourne Road's French Paradox wine shop, Mae's inspiration comes from closer to home with a menu of buttery John Dory, grass-fed lamb shoulder and vibrant veg that moves with the seasons. Attentive staff weave through the cosy upstairs space and the pairing of great Irish food with rare French wines is one that rarely misses. This Michelin-awarded suburban spot is great for a special occasion - the Patrick's Day bank holiday weekend, perhaps?

You’ll hear Rialto locals saying the area has gone ‘very trendy’ since Daddy’s opened, and it’s true – the village is now a go-to destination for foodies and speciality coffee lovers, tote bags and refurbished racer bikes in tow, while still retaining its original, old-school Dublin charm. The brunch menu showcases vibrant and flavoursome local produce, with veg from McNally’s Farm being a favourite and featuring in most dishes. Standouts include their benny and cabbage (an Irish slant on the brunch classic) and their weekly tarts and soups . Ideal for a hungover brunch when all you really need is good food, good vibes and to feel okay again.

When you think traditional Irish cuisine, you think stove-top vats of coddle and other stews made on a budget and meant to last the week, the broth of which runs through the veins of any salt-of-the-earth Dub to this day. At the recently revamped Legal Eagle, classics like this are given a gastro makeover and served up alongside creamy pints and craft cocktails. The menu at this quay-side pub offers next level comfort in the form of daily hot pot specials (coddle, beef and porter stew and creamy Irish chowder all feature) served up with a side of crusty bread for a very reasonable €12, or €17 if you fancy adding on a glass of house white or red.

It may have verged into meme territory last year with parody vids referencing the "most consistent coddle in Dublin" flooding many a For You page, but still, one doesn't simply compile a list of traditional food in Dublin without mentioning the Gravediggers. Their coddle is known throughout the land, with unapologetically un-browned breakfast meat and generously buttered sliced white pan on the side. This pub is - dare we say it - a Dublin institution, serving a pint of Guinness that's been described by some patrons as "life changing".

Stating the obvious here, but Irish seafood simply can't be bet. The allure of a Kelly's Gigas oyster or Killary Fjord Mussel is hard to resist and if you want to sample these shelled beauties at their best, Fish Shop really is your only man. Anyone who's been to Fish Shop usually recounts their experience in an almost teary-eyed state, speaking with Joycean flair about how they didn't know how good fish and chips could actually be. A Broadway Market food stall has gained viral attention recently for serving what London food-fluencers have dubbed "Irish street food" - chicken fillet rolls and spice bags - but if you want to get technical, oysters are the OG Irish street food, having been sold cheap on busy Dublin streets over a century ago. So in the name of authenticity, a visit to Fish Shop is definitely in order.

The Pig's Ear has been in proud possession of a Michelin Big Gourmand since 2009 and also features on the 2023 edition of the Michelin Guide. A sister restaurant to Spitalfields, The Pig's Ear serves up classics like Shepherd's Pie and old-school custard trifle (with actual Bird's Custard, just like your Ma used to make) alongside pressed game, quince and walnut terrine and pig's head with celeriac slaw and cornichons. The menu's exciting, the dining room is warm and welcoming, and the Pig's Ear is also right across the road from Trinity so visit the Book of Kells like a good, dutiful Dublin tourist and reward yourself here afterwards.

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