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Doolally, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Doolally

4.6
4.6
2322 Reviews
€31 to €50
Indian

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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Inspired by the India-Irish connection, our food story celebrates authentic regional Indian flavours,
seasonal local produce and offers a wide menu of hearty and healthy comfort foods.
This is fun food, meant for sharing.

Doolally’s menu was originally created in collaboration with Alfred Prasad, a renowned Indian chef,
having been awarded a Michelin star at the age of twenty-nine.
His unique take on Indian cuisine, combined with Press Up’s vision for quality produce,
excellent service and world class design is what makes Doolally special.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 533 7562
  • Website
    http://doolally.ie/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrating something special?A big day or a birthday bash.Doolally’s is available for Private Hire, Events, and just about anything in between.
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Experiences

  • Weekend Set 2/3 course Lunch - €35/€43

    Feb 22, 2025 - Mar 23, 2025
    Step away from the ordinary and dive into a vibrant Indian Weekend lunch experience at Doolally. Our 2 or 3-course set lunch menu brings bold, authentic flavours to your afternoon, featuring a selection of our most popular starters, rich and comforting mains, and delicious desserts. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick yet satisfying 2-course meal (€35) or want to fully indulge with a 3-course feast (€43), each dish is thoughtfully crafted using the freshest ingredients and traditional Indian spices. Perfect for a quick lunch or a laid-back afternoon—because great Indian food should be savoured, not rushed. Terms & conditions apply
    Weekend Set 2/3 course Lunch - €35/€43 Photo

Menu

Starters

  • Onion Bhaji€10.20

    Onion slivers and samphire coated with gram flour and spices

    • Beetroot Shikampuri€11.45

      Spiced beetroot cake, cream-cheese filling, pistachio crust

      • Mussels and clam moilee€13.45

        Keralan ginger-turmeric-coconut broth with soda bread

        • Tangra chilli chicken€10.95

          Kolkata-Chinese stir-fry, peppers, chillies and soy

          • Club style fish fingers€15.45

            Calcutta style crumbed fish finger, kasundi mustard

            • Crispy idli€9.90

              Cubed fried rice pancakes, tossed in spices & served with tomato & coconut chutney

              • Lamb shami€14.45

                Slow cooked shredded lamb with a spiced cream cheese filling

                • Chicken Tikka Caesar salad€13.95

                  Caesar style salad with tandoor chicken tikka and pickled onions

                  • Prawn Masala€12.45

                    Tiger prawns, masala sauce, sesame & chilli dust

                    • Tastig plate€15.45

                      Onion Bhaji, crispy idli, lamb shami, prawn masala

                      Chaat bar

                      • Burrata Patta Chaat€13.45

                        Burrata, kale tempura, chickpeas masala, sev, chutneys and pomegranate

                        • Ragda Pattice€11.45

                          Spiced potato cakes, curried chickpeas, blueberries, chutneys and yogurt

                          • Pav bhaji fondue€9.20

                            Pumpkin and potato mash, toasted brioche with kachumber, grated Dubliner cheese and Kerrygold butter

                            • Kheema pav€11.45

                              Mince meat, petit pois, toasted brioche

                              Curry

                              Served with pilau or basmati rice

                              • Paneer Makhni€21.70

                                Punjabi style paneer in a sauce of creamed tomatoes and fenugreek

                                • Prawn Jalfrezi €28.20

                                  Tiger prawns tossed with onion-tomato masala and mixed peppers

                                  • Butter chicken€24.95

                                    Chicken thigh poached in a fragrant creamy tomato sauce

                                    • Murgh tikka masala €25.95

                                      Chicken tikka, fenugreek, smokey onion, tomato sauce

                                      • Lamb rogan josh€27.95

                                        Lamb curry with browned onions, pureed tomato and spices

                                        • Kadhai vegetables€21.70

                                          Seasonal vegetables in a tomato sauce flavoured with kadhai spices

                                          • Paneer & corn saag€21.70

                                            Spinach, dill and fenugreek puree, paneer, sweet corn kernels and browned garlic

                                            • Chicken Korma€24.95

                                              Chicken breast simmered in a silky cashew nut sauce with spices and saffron

                                              • Saag gosht€26.95

                                                Lamb curry with onion-tomato masala, finished with pureed spinach

                                                • Mushroom matar€20.70

                                                  Portobello mushroom and petit pois in a spiced onion tomato masala

                                                  • Bhindi Masala€21.55

                                                    Stir-fried okra with onions, tomatoes and spices

                                                    • Kerala prawn curry€28.70

                                                      Jumbo prawns simmered in a coconut milk based spiced curry

                                                      • Chole Masala€21.70

                                                        Doolally special chickpeas masala with hints of spice and sour

                                                        • Bhuna gosht€25.95

                                                          Gently simmered lamb bhuna, exotic spices, ginger, chilli

                                                          • Dal makhni€21.70

                                                            Signature black lentils slow cooked for 36 hours with ginger, tomato, butter & cream

                                                            • Achari Aloo Masala€21.55

                                                              Spicy tangy potatoes tossed with pickling spices

                                                              Biryani

                                                              Limited availability - available from 5pm daily

                                                              • Chicken biryani€22.95

                                                                One pot chicken dish with basmati rice, browned onions, herbs & spices

                                                                Kebabs

                                                                House marinated meat or cheese cooked in our charcoal clay oven & served off the skewer with home made dip

                                                                • Paneer tikka€13.95

                                                                  Cream cheese, cardamom and saffron

                                                                  • Malai chicken tikka€14.95

                                                                    Chicken breast, cream cheese and chilli marinade

                                                                    • Chicken tikka€13.45

                                                                      Chicken thigh in a classic tandoori marinade

                                                                      • Doolally chaap €15.75

                                                                        Two Irish lamb chops, paprika, fennel seed and raw papaya

                                                                        • Salmon tulsi€15.75

                                                                          Atlantic salmon pieces, marinated in basil, mint, yogurt and lemon

                                                                          • Tandoori Aloo€12.95

                                                                            Charcoal grilled potato, marinated in spiced yoghurt

                                                                            • Lamb Seekh€14.95

                                                                              Ground lamb kebab marinated in herbs, freshly ground spices and cream cheese

                                                                              • Tandoori Prawns€17.70

                                                                                Jumbo prawns marinated with yogurt & house spices, served with sweet potato chaat.

                                                                                • Bhatti ka murgh€17.50

                                                                                  Chicken breast, punjabi spices, smoked in the tandoor

                                                                                  Naan breads & roti

                                                                                  • Plain naan€3.20

                                                                                    • Garlic & chive naan€3.95

                                                                                      • Bone-marrow butter naan€3.95

                                                                                        • Truffle cheese naan€6.25

                                                                                          • Peshawari, coconut naan €4.95

                                                                                            • Tandoori Roti€3.20

                                                                                              • Blue cheese naan€6.25

                                                                                                • Tofu Kulcha€5.15

                                                                                                  Sides

                                                                                                  • Seasonal veggies€5.50

                                                                                                    • Gunpowder chips €5.75

                                                                                                      Salt & chilli masala fries

                                                                                                      • Kachumber Salad€5.15

                                                                                                        • Yellow Lentils€6.50

                                                                                                          Tempered yellow lentils with cumin, garlic & fresh coriander

                                                                                                          • Aloo Gobi€6.25

                                                                                                            Cauliflower and potatoes simmered with tomato & spices

                                                                                                            Dessert

                                                                                                            • Gajar ka halwa€9.10

                                                                                                              Traditional North Indian delicacy made with carrots, cooked in ghee, milks & served with raisins & nuts

                                                                                                              • Rice kheer pudding€8.60

                                                                                                                Indian spiced rice pudding, rose scented sago, pistachio crumb

                                                                                                                • Raspberry & white chocolate cheesecake€10.34

                                                                                                                  Served with home made berry coulis

                                                                                                                  • Chocolate orange crunchy bar€10.35

                                                                                                                    Served with milk chocolate ice cream

                                                                                                                    • Vanilla ice cream sundae€9.60

                                                                                                                      Hot caramel sauce, hot chocolate sauce

                                                                                                                      Last updated: January 21, 2025

                                                                                                                      What 2,322 people are saying

                                                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

                                                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                      Loved For

                                                                                                                      • Dublin 2

                                                                                                                        Vegetarian-friendly

                                                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                      Doolally impresses diners with "excellent food and great staff," offering a vibrant atmosphere and authentic Indian flavors. Guests rave about "amazing service" and a diverse menu, including standout dishes like Murgh Tikka Masala and butter chicken. With "beautiful ambiance" and "friendly, attentive staff," it's a top choice for Indian cuisine in Dublin.

                                                                                                                      2,322 Reviews

                                                                                                                      1. Anany

                                                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        The food was delicious. It was my first experience at an Indian restaurant and it was worth it
                                                                                                                        DoolallyResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                                        Hi Anany, Thanks for leaving a great review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your overall dining experience with us here in Doolally and we appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again soon. Thanks, Doolally Team

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                                                                                                                      2. Sophie

                                                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and the food tasted outstanding, very good size portions!
                                                                                                                        DoolallyResponded 2 days ago
                                                                                                                        Hi Sophie, Thanks for leaving us a great review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your overall dining experience with us here in Doolally and we really appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again soon. Thanks, Doolally Team

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                                                                                                                      3. Simon

                                                                                                                        London

                                                                                                                        26 reviews

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        26 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Great food and service and a lovely environment, would recommended
                                                                                                                        DoolallyResponded 2 days ago
                                                                                                                        Hi Simon, Thanks for leaving us a great review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your overall dining experience with us here in Doolally and we really appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again very soon. Thanks, Doolally Team

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                                                                                                                      4. Maria

                                                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                                                        18 reviews

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        18 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Once again Doolally was outstanding, the food here is divine and love the buzz in the place. Staff are excellent too.
                                                                                                                        DoolallyResponded on February 16, 2025
                                                                                                                        Hi Maria, Thanks for leaving us a great review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your overall dining experience with us here in Doolally once again. We really appreciate our regulars and we hope to see you again soon. Thanks, Doolally Team

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                                                                                                                      5. Holly

                                                                                                                        Vancouver

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Excellent meal, food was delicous, service was excellent and restaurant is beautiful!
                                                                                                                        DoolallyResponded 5 days ago
                                                                                                                        Hi Holly, Thanks for leaving us a great review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your overall dining experience with us here in Doolally and we really appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again very soon. Thanks, Doolally Team

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                                                                                                                      6. Gerry

                                                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                                                        9 reviews

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        9 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        Food was amazing, had non alcoholic drinks, again amazing. Our server was Leo, great attitude and just perfect amount of attention. Thank you, this is why Doolally is out favourite Indian restaurant.
                                                                                                                        DoolallyResponded on February 15, 2025
                                                                                                                        Hi Gerry, Thanks for leaving us a great review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your overall dining experience with us here in Doolally and we appreciate your feedback on it. We'll pass on your compliments to Leo. We hope to see you again soon. Thanks, Doolally Team

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                                                                                                                      7. maria

                                                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined on February 14, 2025

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                        We always have a super night here, staff amazing and food outstanding as usual
                                                                                                                        DoolallyResponded on February 16, 2025
                                                                                                                        Hi Maria, Thanks for leaving a great review. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your overall dining experience with us here in Doolally once again. We really appreciate your repeat custom and your lovely comments. We hope to see you again soon. Thanks, Doolally Team

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                                                                                                                      8. Niharika

                                                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                                        Dined on February 12, 2025

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                        Amazing food, very detailed cooking, everything was perfectly cooked and loved naan and chicken tikka masala, I recommend it😍
                                                                                                                        DoolallyResponded on February 14, 2025
                                                                                                                        Hi Niharika, Thanks for leaving us a great review. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your overall dining experience with us here in Doolally and we appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again soon. Thanks, Doolally Team

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                                                                                                                      9. Ruben

                                                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined on February 11, 2025

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                        Usually good but this time we had to wait very long time between courses. Waiter very distracted chatting to everyone and hugging people, not what you want to see when you are waiting for long for your food or the mix up desserts...
                                                                                                                        DoolallyResponded on February 15, 2025
                                                                                                                        Hi Ruben, Thanks for leaving us a review. We’re disappointed to hear you didn't fully enjoy your dining experience with us here in Doolally and we appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. If you would like to speak directly with us about it further you can reach us at ross@doolally.ie. We always aim to improve our service where needed. We hope to see you again soon. Thanks, Doolally

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                                                                                                                      10. John

                                                                                                                        Dublin

                                                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                                                        Dined on February 8, 2025

                                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                        Another great visit, food delicious and service impeccable ... didn't get servers name but he was a pure gent.
                                                                                                                        DoolallyResponded on February 10, 2025
                                                                                                                        Hi John, Thanks for leaving a great review. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your overall dining experience with us here in Doolally for your sons birthday and we appreciate your feedback. We'll pass on your compliments to Suraj. We hope to see you again soon. Thanks, Doolally Team

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                                                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                                                      Doolally offers delivery in partnership with Just Eat and Uber Eats. Doolally also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 533 7562.

                                                                                                                      Doolally is rated 4.6 stars by 2322 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                      Doolally 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.

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                                                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                                                      11:30 PM
                                                                                                                      Booked 22 times today
                                                                                                                      Experiences are available.

                                                                                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                      Google Map for Doolally

                                                                                                                      Ground Floor, The Lennox Building, 47-51 South Richmond Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 FK02

                                                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                        South City Centre
                                                                                                                      • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                        Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–9:30 pm
                                                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                                                        €31 to €50
                                                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                                                        Indian
                                                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                                                        Smart Casual
                                                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                                                        None
                                                                                                                      • Payment options
                                                                                                                        Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                                                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Kosher, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                                      • Website
                                                                                                                        http://doolally.ie/
                                                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                                                        (01) 533 7562
                                                                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                        Celebrating something special?A big day or a birthday bash.Doolally’s is available for Private Hire, Events, and just about anything in between.
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