Reviews of The Unicorn Restaurant. (Restaurant) in Dublin (Dublin).

The Unicorn Restaurant

303 Reviews

157 Comments

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Italian restaurant

Merrion Court, 12b, Merrion Row, St Stephen's Green, Dublin, D02 DA52, Ireland

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Reviews of The Unicorn Restaurant

C. E.

Tasty food and gorgeous setting for atmosphere. Wide range of choice and dishes. I felt my Pork Belly starter was a little dry but yet still delicious. The deserts are light and tasty. I recommend the desert wine also, a sweet nectar syrup. The staff were very accommodating and willing to work with any dietary requirements our table had. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu.

V. S. R.

One of the best if not the best Italian I've had in Dublin. The food is full of flavour and everything seems fresh and good quality ingredients. Even the presentation doesn't lack inspiration. The deserts were amazing, but you have to trust me on this one as I forgot to take pictures. Prices are not too bad for this kind of food and prime location in Dublin.

M. S.

Last time I was in Unicorn was 11 years ago and had great memories of it so the bar was set high for my last visit. It did not disappoint, food even better than I remember and service was excellent too, I'll be back soon!

D. H.

What an experience! Unicorn Restaurant is a little off the beaten path, yet it was packed on a Wednesday night - that usually speaks for the quality, in my opinion. The atmosphere was lively with a hint of sophistication and history. If you want to feel transported out of the busy city for a night, this would be the place to go. The food was sensational; Burrata, Ravioli Tartufo Bianco paired with a glass of Passo Antico 2016, and finishing on the Amalfi Lemon Tart! The staff was delightful and very attentive. We will be back!

j. p.

Lovely place, very friendly staff. Very good food

L. K.

Nice place for a lovely dinner. Waiters were really friendly just as the global restaurant atmosphere. Good wine menu and fine dishes. The only negative point was that my dishes was too spicy and I don't think it was mention on the menu but it was nevertheless delicious.

J. J.

Spectacular. Try to eat outside if the weather permits. Beautiful.

E. H.

Superb Italian restaurant tucked away just off Stephen's Green. My first visit was just after Covid19 reopening. The food and service (by Italian waiters) is excellent. Such a shame to see it so quiet on an August Bank Holiday though.

J. N.

The service was first grade, very courteous. But I found the food blend. It is Italian - it is supposed to be tasty. The mash had hardly any taste. How do you add fat and potatoes and manage to get almost zero taste? The same for the ice cream - how does sugar and fat equates to no taste?? On the other hand I did like the pasta, that was delicious.

P. S.

We had a fantastic Saturday afternoon lunch with my daughter and her partner the service was very good the wine was lovely and the food was excellent we sat outside and atmosphere was lovely and pleasant this is a gem of a restaurant tucked down a lane way just of baggot st. If your in Dublin city you should really give it a visit

M. B.

Good food, servers are friendly and nice.

j. v.

Good plat but serving a tiramisu that is liquid...that's awefull

A. M.

Great Italian food but I’ll get more conservative foods too if u like. Their Cod is fantastic and so is their filet. I loved all the food we got from here. Service was good. Price is a little high but in my point of view, it was worth it due to the quality of food and consistency-I got food from here quite often this past month.

S. K.

Great value, great food, super ambience with cosy rooms and a small outdoor area.

V. D.

Really loved it here, the service was so warm and the food was authentic and delicious. My husband had little Irish clams and they were so sweet and tender. Our waitress was a sweetheart. Irish hospitality is lovely.

M. L.

Great italian restaurant in Dublin. Very nice meat and dessert

M. C.

We visited the Unicorn at around 17:30 pm. I thought there might be an early bird menu, but I think it wasn't available in December. We were given the a la carte menu so we paid more than we'd intended but had a very nice meal. We shared the Unicorn Antipasto Misto di Terra, which was very generous and had fabulous cold meats and cheeses. My friend had the Rigatoni Ragu and I had the Risotto ai Frutti Di Mare. Both were excellent. We finished off with a shared Tiramisu. It was a very nice meal in a lovely location. Service was excellent, attentive without being pushy. We've eaten at the Unicorn before and I would definetely live to visit again when I'm Dublin.

B. C.

Great food and lovely service. Lunch was a treat.

H. S.

Nice and cosy, went with a large group. Service was great and staff was friendly.

R. N.

Food was good but our server was clearly overwhelmed. They were really understaffed. They had no bartender so all the servers were pouring wine and making drinks themselves. We could see them rushing back and forth just trying to keep up. The food was pretty good - it was authentic Italian but was disappointed they didn't have squid ink pasta that night for the seafood pasta I ordered (which said squid ink on the menu, I still ordered it anyway with regular pasta). The ambiance of the restaurant was nice although we sat in front of the door which meant we kept getting hit by a cold breeze every time someone walked in. I wouldn't mind visiting again as long as I wasn't in a rush and I would probably make reservations next time especially if it's at peak hours. We got there a bit early and the restaurant wasn't too busy but all the tables were full by the time we left. It's also not a really big restaurant. Btw, this restaurant has nothing to do with unicorns lol.

M. H.

Lovely setting and. Had the early bird. Not up to scratch but still nice. Really fresh food. Got busy and the service got inconsistent and waited for service and bill. Waitress nice . Wine more expensive then two cours meal. Wonderful setting and would recommend it if you don’t expect to much ..

J. C.

One of the best culinary creatives Dublin has to offer and great staff to boot. This little gem is part of City’s heritage and deserves every accolade going.

L. R.

I was visiting this place with my husband last Saturday. I found it expansive, however , it's the avarage price for this kind of restaurant in Dublin. My pasta was amazing, very tasty, nice tiramisu, wines with quality. I liked the service , in my opinion it was friendly and helpful.

S. W.

Had dinner here 23rd September for birthday. Choose this restaurant as it was top of the list in trip advert. It was over priced and draughty. We were given a nice seat but then they decided it was too warm and left a door ajar to let some air in. Where we were sitting was down the end of the restaurant near the toilets in an alcove which by leaving a door ajar cos they felt hot made no sense and no effect on the restaurant. I was about to ask them to close it but another couple came in and sat nearer the door and they questioned why it was opened and said that it was fine. So as I sat there eating my dinner (don't know how the couple who were sitting at the door felt) I was in a draft and all my food went cold. Got a glass of white wine my choice and paid 7.50 euros for it. Bought a boll the in my local shop the previous night for 8 euros. The glass was big but the contents was really small. The food overall was nice but the portions left a lot to be desired for the price we paid and what we got. Won't be going back in a hurry I am afraid. Also online menu read different to the menu we got which was a bit of a disappointment 😟

F. B.

Amazing service, great food selection and wonderful flavors. Wine selection was very representative of Italy, and everything we had tasted fabulous. Definitely a "Highly Recommend"!

G. C.

A good and cool place in which you can try Italian food

P. S.

A great and reliable Italian option in the city. High quality cooking with modest portion sizes that still leave you satisfied. Not overwhelmingly Italian either (I had cod and hand cut chips last time I was in)

C. R.

Incredible food and great service. Those are hard to achieve together. The lady serving us was very friendly. Definitely a hidden gem in Dublin

D. B.

A week ago we had an after-civil-ceremony-wedding lunch and all I can say is that we had a great time! Valentina was very kind and patient with dealing with all of my questions regarding the reservation, table decoration and surprise cake for newly wedded couple. Graziano - the Manager and Gianni were very professional, patient and kind; always making sure we had everything we needed throughout the lunch, frequently checking back and paying attention to detailes at our table. Congratulations to The Chef - the food was amazing! It was our first time in that restaurant, but definitely not last! Looking forward to visit them again! Thank you all for making my best friends day even more special then it already was!

Z. T.

I was recommended this restaurant by friends, and it was okay but not as good as I hoped it would be. The food was good, but considering the price I would have thought it would be better. Also we waited nearly an hour until the food arrived, however I have to add that the restaurant was quite busy so I guess that happens. The ambiente is nice though.

M. R.

Very good seafood and wine. Cute and cozy upscale restaurant in dublin. Lovely atmosphere catering to higher-end cuisine. Much more space to have a relaxed meal than the pubs and restaurants nearby.

K. S.

Wonderful! Simple interiors, delightful staff and brilliant food - every ingredient in my paste tasted marvelously fresh and the tiramisu is exceptionally tender!

R. N.

Amazing food and atmosphere. The red pesto with the italian bread selection was unreal amd the tiramisu was up there with the best i ever had.

a. f.

Excellent food here and great value set lunch meal can be had all day. Lovely surroundings... Linen tablecloths ..high end great service and good wine choices. Il

t. d.

Solo meal with charm. Heart throb Italian server with no reserve adds to the romance of an evening alone in Dublin. Fabulous menu.

C. A.

We had a great meal. The food was delicious. The service excellent and the management accommodating and friendly. I highly recommend.

A. S.

Lovely food. Great service. Staff are very helpful and friendly

p.

Absolute favourite when I'm in Dublin. I love the terrace on trendy side street with great atmosphere and amazing friendly service. The antipasto was superb and lobster linguini is a treat.

T. H.

Went on a golf trip with 10 other guys. Had our last dinner on Friday night, August 2nd at Unicorn. Great meal, fair price and awesome service. Vonah was the best server I have ever experienced. A Rock Star!

S. S.

Fantastic service. Food was lovely. An amazing restaurant with fantastic staff.

L. a.

Great food and service. Name a bit misleading though, I imagined decor to be something more special... Typical small restaurant decor. Nice and cosy though.

M. F.

Very fine if not the finest place to eat. Reservation is required mostly. Had very nice food and the best squash soup ever and very nice desserts.

M. R.

Cannot fault this restaurant, from service to food this place exceeds all expectation. Shout out to Gerardo for making us feel so welcome. We will be back!

S. J.

Excellent food in a lovely setting. Very enjoyable. Great service also, if a little quick.

n. t. (.

The iconic Unicorn restaurant serves the finest Italian cuisine I've ever had the pleasure to try. Their pave of chocolate with praline base was to die for!

T. A.

Great restaurant run by very nice folks. You'll like the food and you'll love the service. Good bar also.

M. P.

Great food and service! Very nice and quiet place in heart of Dublin. If you like Italian food you have to give it a try!

J. M.

Food is excellent, but very expensice! It can take a while to be served, especially if the restaurant is crowded, which it frequently is. Tables are very close together which can make it feel even moreso!

M. T.

Fantastic New Year menu, food was delicious service was excellent. Highly recommend the restaurant.

A. H.

Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, nice room and outdoor seating. Exceptional service. Highly recommended.

d. g. o. s.

We went for an Early Bird & were very happy with our choice of venue! Food was excellent, the Staff are very friendly & efficient .... we showed our appreciation with our Tip.

K. S.

Fantastic food, friendly service. Located down a charming little alley- this was a great choice for a birthday dinner.

V. V.

Amazing food and service, however we waited a bit between meal course.

A. D.

Good Italian food. Very friendly staff. Lunch is quite good value .

F. G.

Chose this restaurant for the name. We had the venison dinner with butter nut squash. Everything was cooked perfectly.

P. D.

The Unicorn is under new management and has a new team and menus. Ignore the old reviews and check out Dublin's best Italian cuisine and wines in the Unicorn's special laneway location.

K. O.

The food was Really very good the Beer from Sardina was smooth and light. The staff very Friendly.🥂

S. M.

Stumbled on this place and was very happy. Excellent service and a nice steak. Gladly recommend.

L. H.

Brilliant night for a family celebration.Excellent food with very friendly,helpful staff.Lovely ambience and great atmosphere.

E. M.

I loved the food there and the service was amazing i think you all should go there and eat btw it has nothing to do with unicorns XD also Im sorry for before

A. G.

Most rewarding experience in every sense. Great food and wine, most hospitable staff and very convenient opening hours.

J. M.

Nice to pop in and see the guys...food and wine excellent as always!

W. K.

Delicious food. Lovely waiter. Very nice experience.

R. H.

Spectacular food in a great atmosphere. Ask for Lorenzo, he will take great care of you

C. D.

Always exceptional food, service and atmosphere! Favorite Italian restaurant in Dublin!

P. W.

Delicious food and wine. Very friendly staff and good service.

R. D.

Very posh but extremely friendly staff and very tasty food! It's a little hidden too.

s.

Alright. Expensive for what it is. Reserved table at window which was then not available. Had to wait standing for 10 mins in first place. Staff seemed to be having difficulty to cope.

L. R.

Ok food,but overpriced and overrated. Good location in lively area

A. O.

Apart from a nearby group of well pickled mature lunch goers who forgot to go go home, dinner was very enjoyable with friendly and welcoming staff.

J. H.

The Unicorn always has a great buzz. The service is good and food always up to a high standard.

C. B.

The food is always well presented and very tasty and the staff are very nice and prompt

P. R.

Excellent spot - well located, welcoming staff & good food.

D. A.

Incredible food, great atmosphere and service.

M. T.

Best rissoto, terrific atmosphere....and the waiter was a real dynamo😊

A. A.

Excellent restaurant. Had a lovely evening. Would recommend.

S. B.

Gorgeous cosy little restaurant, lovely food

M. C.

Excellent outdoor eating area & super food..

H.

Friendly staff & good service. Fresh & tasty food

M. A.

Great food. Great staff. Good price.

E. o. P. i. I.

Delightful food, expert friendly service, comfy ambiance.

P. R.

Very good food and great service!

M. K.

Lovely food, staff, and atmosphere

M. T. L.

Beautiful excellent service and fab meal.

J. M.

Place was lovely staff were so attentive polite and professional and the good was amazing

c. f.

Average food, not bad but not special

M. D.

Delish!!!! Great service, lovely setting and good vfm..

A. F.

High end restaurant with heated outdoor area. Great for meetings and dates.

J. O.

Great food , fabulous staff.will return

S. O.

Linguine with shrimps were done just right. Nice place.

P. D.

Fab place my fav restuarant of all time xx

D. T. S.

Great real Italian cuisine. Had the ravioli, Prego

m. o.

Great place, food and dogs lovers too ;)

C. T.

Good food. Good, pleasant service.

A. L.

Italian cuisine specialists. Very happy

G. R.

Nice food, pricey though

K. D.

Excellent food wine and staff

B.

Really good food and service.

R. O.

Best Italian in Dublin with an authentic staff.

B. H.

Great food from a long established restaurant

D. M.

Great food and friendly staff

m. d.

Very decent. Lovely staff.

A. K.

The Early Bird menu is brilliant value

R. L.

Best doorman ever, hot spot for celebrity sightings.

V. F.

Great spot. Food was amazing.

N. D.

Amazing staff and cocktails

B. K.

Good staff. Good food.

A. B.

Oysters and a pint for €15, that's a 5* for me!

J. F.

Excellent food and service

D. K.

Get food and phenomenal staff.

F. A.

The best place to eat in Dublin.

L. C.

Good old style Italian restaurant

D. M. G.

Excellent staff and food

D. H.

Scallops, scallops, scallops! Sublime, enough said

F. B.

NICE FOOD

M. C.

Tiramisu fantastic!

S.

Very good meal..

J. H.

One word... Delicious

D. B.

Terrific Night Out

T. H.

Quaint and a delight to stay there

I. M.

Superb Dublin secret.

b.

Great Italian Food

J. J.

Fantastic as always.

C. O.

Great food

N. M.

Absolutely fantastic

M. S.

Great Risotto

C. M. S.

Amazing food

K. M.

Love this place

P. v. d. F.

Good Italian

T.

just lovely

D. “. D.

(Translated) Good Italian restaurant in Dublin where we felt at home for a quiet meal with attention and care to the kitchen. (Original) Buon ristorante italiano in Dublin dove ci siamo sentiti a casa per un tranquillo pasto con attenzione e cura alla cucina.

M. R.

(Translated) I was there with my school and went for lunch with a friend of mine for two days. Yummy food and the staff was very nice and helpful (Original) Sono stato lì con la mia scuola e ci sono andato a pranzo con un mio amico per due giorni. Cibo buonissimo e il personale è stato molto gentile e disponibile

D. B.

(Translated) An excellent Italian restaurant in the center of Dublin. Multinational staff who can clarify the menu, great Italian food (for all those for whom Anglo-Celtic cuisine is not exactly in 1st place). Pleasantly landscaped location nearby, I guess, of The Stephens Green Main Park. A small drawback is that the restaurant is tucked away in a sort of haustor off the main road, but it can be practical for smokers who can go out with a glass of wine after dinner and smoke in a more intimate atmosphere than it would on a main and busy avenue. (Original) Odličan talijanski restoran u centru Dublina. Multinacionalno osoblje koje može pojasniti jelovnik, odlična talijanska hrana (za sve one kojima anglo-keltska kuhinja nije baš na 1. mjestu). Ugodno uređeno mjestu u blizini, nagađam, glavnog parka The Stephens Green. Mali nedostatak je što je restoran zavučen u svojevrsni haustor s glavne ceste, ali to može biti praktično za pušače koji mogu izaći s čašom vina poslije večere i pušiti u intimnijoj atmosferi nego što bi to bilo na glavnoj i prometnoj aveniji.

D. H.

(Translated) As it was in an Italian pub, good service and good food but, there was no pizza. (Original) Jak to we włoskiej knajpie, dobra obsługa i dobre jedzenie ale, nie było pizzy.

A. B.

(Translated) Fancy restaurant. Fine dishes. Prices available at noon. I recommend (Original) Restaurant chic. Plats raffinés. Prix accessibles le midi. Je recommande

f. c.

(Translated) In a secluded corner in the city center, good food a bit 'special. (Original) In un angolo appartato in centro citta, cibo buono un po' particolare.

S. C.

(Translated) Great hospitality and service. We eat very well. (Original) Super accueil et service. On mange très bien.

J. B.

(Translated) It eats well, acceptable price but very slow. Desserts stand out. (Original) Se come bien, precio aceptable pero muy lentos. Destacan los postres.

A. S.

(Translated) exceptional food for the strawberry tiramisu and for the amaretto and pumpkin tortelenni (Original) nourriture exceptionnel pour le tiramisu au fraise et pour les tortelenni amaretto et citrouille

C. D.

(Translated) Great Italian restaurant! A delight (Original) Super bon resto italien !! Un délice

K. l.

(Translated) Tasty masses. Pricey. Service not optimal. (Original) Lekkere massa's. Prijzig. Service niet optimaal.

C. S.

(Translated) Great food. Good location! (Original) Super Essen. Gute Location!

E. S.

(Translated) In a narrow lane, greet you. (Original) 在一條窄窄的巷内, 招呼唔差。

M. M. G.

(Translated) Good food, good attention 👏👍 (Original) Buona cucina, buona attenzione 👏👍

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