Etto

Cuisine

Modern Cuisine

Michelin

selected

Price

€€

Website

https://www.etto.ie

Description

Etto means ‘little’ and this compact and charming restaurant close to the National Gallery certainly fits the bill. Start with a snack and a sherry before enjoying eye-catching dishes that extract plenty of flavour from their top-notch ingredients. The classically trained chef crafts food with traditional French foundations and blends in subtle hints of modernity, such as suckling pig with green peppercorn jus and lovage or dark chocolate délice with Amarena cherry. The affable service team are attentive without being intrusive.

Review score

4.5

Review count

80

Review summary

Etto, located in central Dublin, is known for modern creative cuisine. Many diners praise the fresh ingredients and inventive flavors, highlighting dishes like nduja mussels and salt-baked celeriac. Service is generally described as knowledgeable and warm. However, negative reviews frequently cite a cramped atmosphere with tight table spacing, lacking privacy, and worn decor. Value perceptions vary; while some find the food justified, others consider it expensive relative to portion sizes and service pacing. Reservations are essential due to high demand. This restaurant suits travelers seeking unique culinary experiences who can tolerate a compact, casual setting.

Best for

Suitable for travelers willing to book ahead, appreciate creative cuisine, and adapt to a compact dining environment.

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