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Café en Seine, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Café en Seine

4.5
4.5
2694 Reviews
€31 to €50
Modern European

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2 people
20:00
Booked 52 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
This is the wonderful Café en Seine, one of Dublin’s most iconic and stunning venues, nestled in the heart of Dublin on Dawson Street. Renowned for its five-star service, Café en Seine offers an extensive food menu which caters for a range of tastes and occasions. Bringing a unique dining experience to Dublin, head chef Stephen Gibson and his team have created a menu that reflects the ever-changing tastes of Irish plates. Think simple, fun dishes, bursting with seasonal flavours, that are great to share while still delivering a high-end food experience in a casual dining atmosphere.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Stephen Gibson
  • Private party facilities
    Parisian Street Garden for 200 People, Cocktail Bar and Restaurant 150 People, Loft Bar for 90 People, Balcony Bar for 100 People, Great Venue for Special Occasions, Private Spaces for Large Groups up to 1,200 people.
  • Area
    Dawson Street
  • Cross Street
    Dawson Street
  • Parking details
    There is on street Parking, around the corner on St Annes Lane available to the public. There are two multi storey car parks within a 3 minute walk from Cafe En Seine - Q Park Dawson Street and Q Park Setanta.
  • Public transit
    Nearest bus stop Mansion House
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
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Experiences

  • Early Bird

    €32.00 - €39.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Introducing our new Early Bird Menu - an invitation to unwind with exquisite dishes and a vibrant atmosphere. For an incredible value of €32 for 2 courses or €38 for 3 courses, this menu is available Monday-Thursday from 4pm to 6:30pm and Sunday between 5pm and 7pm Kick off your evening with tempting bites like Crispy Chicken Wings with chili miso or Roast Beetroot & Goats’ Cheese - perfect for those who appreciate bold, yet refined flavours. For mains, indulge in our Veal Bolognese with Rigatoni and Garlic Ciabatta or the irresistible Rotisserie Chicken, enhanced by ‘Nduja and Grilled Padron Peppers. This menu is available for groups of up to 8 guests.

What 2,694 people are saying

Café en Seine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café en Seine offers a "great atmosphere" with "delicious food" and "wonderful staff." The venue is ideal for a "relaxing dining experience" with "creative cocktails" and "unique and elegant" decor. While it may be "a bit pricey," patrons often find the experience "worth every euro" for a special occasion.
2,768 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Atmosphere, Delicious Food and wonderful staff!!

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  2. Ramazan Alp

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great meal today! The service was incredibly professional, and the food was absolutely delicious. A big thank you to the Turkish server for the excellent hospitality.

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    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ✨✨Simply pleasant, whenever we go we are well received. The staff are kind and that makes all the difference.✨✨

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  4. Rachel

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely spot for brunch! Really lovely staff and food was gorgeous. It is abit pricey but it’s a nice treat every once in awhile for sure.

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    N. Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner, and the food and service were excellent. Highly recommend for a good night out.

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    N. Ireland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect! Lovely staff, efficient, pleasant and prompt. Food and drinks were beautiful and great value for money.
    Café en SeineResponded on 14 March 2025
    Thank you so much for your fantastic review! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the food, drinks, and especially the warm welcome from our team. Feedback like yours truly makes our day—we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the staff. Looking forward to seeing you back at Café en Seine very soon!

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    Kansas City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful space, perfect for cocktails or a happy hour. Food left quite a bit to be desired. Decent but nothing to write home about.
    Café en SeineResponded on 14 March 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We're delighted that you enjoyed our venue and cocktails, but sorry to hear that the food didn't quite live up to your expectations. We pride ourselves on our dining experience and would be delighted to hear more about how we could have improved your meal. Please feel free to contact me directly at alexander.kevlich@cafeenseine.ie-I'd welcome the opportunity to address your concerns personally. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you soon.

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  8. JenniM VIP

    Milwaukee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative cocktails, amazing food, and a unique and elegant environment. Highly recommend!
    Café en SeineResponded on 14 March 2025
    Thank you so much for your great review! We're thrilled to hear that you loved our creative cocktails, delicious food and unique atmosphere. Your recommendation means a lot to our entire team - we can't wait to welcome you back to Café en Seine for another memorable experience!

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  9. Carolina

    Dublin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    There was a great experience. The food was tasted and the ambience was perfect but they delayed more than half an hour the desserts. Finally they were on the house. It was a very grateful detail.
    Café en SeineResponded on 14 March 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted that you enjoyed the food and our ambience. I'm very sorry for the delay with your desserts and appreciate your patience and understanding. Glad to hear the complimentary desserts made up for it - I'll pass on your kind comments to the team. We hope to see you again soon for a seamless experience from start to finish!

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  10. Marian

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most enjoyable lunch today. Great service, great food and great value. We will be back.
    Café en SeineResponded on 14 March 2025
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you enjoyed your lunch and found our service, food and value for money to be first class. It was truly a pleasure to have you and we can't wait to welcome you back to Café en Seine!

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FAQs

Café en Seine is rated 4.5 stars by 2694 OpenTable diners.

Café en Seine does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 52 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Café en Seine

40 Dawson Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 A526

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dawson Street
  • Area
    Dawson Street
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is on street Parking, around the corner on St Annes Lane available to the public. There are two multi storey car parks within a 3 minute walk from Cafe En Seine - Q Park Dawson Street and Q Park Setanta.
  • Public transit
    Nearest bus stop Mansion House
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Stephen Gibson
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Parisian Street Garden for 200 People, Cocktail Bar and Restaurant 150 People, Loft Bar for 90 People, Balcony Bar for 100 People, Great Venue for Special Occasions, Private Spaces for Large Groups up to 1,200 people.
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