Etto
Dublin
At a glance
Located on Merrion Row in Dublin, Etto offers a culinary experience that emphasizes simplicity and flavor. The restaurant prides itself on serving straightforward dishes that highlight the quality and freshness of the ingredients. With a focus on European cuisine, Etto presents a menu that balances both traditional and contemporary influences, showcasing a creative yet unpretentious approach to dining.
The atmosphere at Etto is casual and welcoming, making it a comfortable spot for a dinner during the week or a leisurely lunch on weekends. The restaurant's interior reflects a warm and tasteful decor, complementing the overall inviting ambiance. Whether diners are seeking a relaxed meal with friends or an intimate dinner, Etto's setting caters to a variety of occasions.
Open for dinner from Monday to Saturday, Etto extends its service to lunch from Thursday through Saturday, providing ample opportunities for guests to savor its offerings. The wine selection is thoughtfully curated, enhancing the dining experience with a range of choices to suit different palates.
Etto is ideally suited for those who appreciate quality food crafted with care. Its consistent dedication to using fresh, premium ingredients, paired with a comfortable and approachable environment, makes it a fitting choice for both locals and visitors to Dublin who are seeking an authentic and enjoyable meal.
Reviews
We visited for lunch before our scheduled Guinness tour - we were a little light for time but needed a hearty lunch. The experience was wonderful from the moment we were greeted to when we left. The menu is simple but with plenty of options. Prices were about what I’d expect to pay in London - but not overly expensive. The team catered for the fact we don’t eat meat, and offered us dishes usually with meat, without. The food was full of flavour - from the oysters, to the Lyonnaise potatoes to the hake. I’d thoroughly recommend a visit!
The food was nothing short of exceptional - whoever put nduja on mussels should be able to retire from the proceedings of this idea. The service was very attentive, super friendly, and informed about all the meals and wines... The venue was described somewhere as quiet, calm and cosy - it was none of those things, which is hard to pull off positively, but they managed it: a happy, noisy crowd having a perfect time with good hosts and perfect food: silence was not missed. neither was space. we had a great meal and a very nice evening!
Had late lunch here with my wife. Excellent service, unpretentious, well refined dishes with innovative combinations. The oysters with pear and sorrel granizado were delicious, and the lamb shoulder was delicate and tasty.
Fabulous food, kind and wonderful service, and a night to remember! Stunned and so appreciative. I called a few days ahead to make a reservation and they fit me and my best friend on the bar. Showed up a few minutes before opening/our reservation and they kindly noticed and let us in. I had a fabulous drink "Bamboo" to start while my friend had prosecco. Later, getting a carafe of the house red. All drinks were spectacular. Nibbles: Local Irish oysters with rhubarb granita: I'm an oyster lover and these were plush and fabulous. Beef Tartare on potato: the potatoes were like pillows with light crunch, decadent and fresh tartare, and the egg yolk piped on the top made every bite the perfect one. (We ended up getting a second plate as 'dessert' later) Special of the day Quail Tortellini in stock: The depth of the stock was maybe the best I've had, slurped it all, and the tortellini was fab! Mains Quail & celeriac: OMG. Can't say ENOUGH! The way they butchered and prepared the quail, allowed for the perfect bite. The best quail I've had. Special highlight was the perfect quail breast. Cavatelli & mushrooms: FRESH. PASTA. the bite was perfect, not truly al dente, the texture showing all the benefits of the fresh pasta. I didnt even have to wonder/ask if fresh pasta was used, that's how impressive it was. Dessert Plums soaked and simmered in wine, shortbread cookie, cream: Wine completely cooked out, these tasted like oversized and plump Luxardo Cherries. The cream was light and held shape and the shortbread was not crumbly but didn't bend. Mastery. The service was quick, and the place being small added to the attention and the atmosphere. The whole team worked together to make sure we were taken care of. Jovial and kind, nothing but praise! 10/5!!!! I will be recommending this place to all who go to Dublin. My friend had lived there for months and agreed it was by far the best meal she'd had in the city. Yes it's not cheap but I feel the prices are fair and I did not feel short changed by portion size whatsoever.
The food was absolutely outstanding, full of flavour and beautifully presented. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared, and you could really taste the quality of the ingredients. The dessert was truly to die for and the perfect way to end the meal. The service provided by Mirada was extra special and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Overall, my husband and I had a wonderful time. There was only a small issue with our bill, but it was quickly resolved after we informed the team.
