Hugo’s is one of Dublin’s long standing & much loved institutions. An up-market bistro, full of character, serving the finest & freshest of Irish foods, matched with an exciting & diverse wine list. Buzzy atmosphere, smart professional, friendly service. Perfect for corporate, family and friends occasions. A very special wedding venue. Private room available for up to 25 people. Outdoor terrace for lunch, or evening snacks with a glass of wine while you watch the world go by.
Lively, classy bistro-style dining with an Irish menu with French influences, plus live jazz.
Jacqui Dow
Highly recommend this spot, whether you’re a solo traveler, a couple looking for a cute date night or a couple of gal pals. It’s the kind of atmosphere where you can comfortably hold a conversation. The food is excellent, the oysters and pâte are a must. The service/staff are incredible: friendly, professional, know their stuff and never make you feel rushed. I traveled solo here and they graciously served me for hours as I hung out, ate and drank. Vibes are on point, 10/10 recommend!
… moreNoel Min
From the beautiful interior to the most friendliest accommodating staff. I cannot say enough good things about Hugo’s. And of course the food is amazing. So good, after my first visit I made reservations and came back the next night. Thank you Hugos!!! Highly recommended
… moreEduardo Hernández Esparragoza
I’m not lying, five stars for every single aspect. First of all, the staff is incredibly kind, polite, and respectful; they’re always attentive to whatever you need. The food was exceptionally flavourful, every dish was full of taste and pure deliciousness. The atmosphere was lovely as well, with Christmas decorations everywhere, giving it a very nostalgic feel. The owner was also present and always took the time to check on us. A solid 10 out of 10.
… moreHeather Steinmiller
How did I get so lucky to choose Hugo’s Restaurant purely by chance? I was looking for a place close to our hotel and landed here. What a phenomenal meal! I had the burrata & heirloom tomato starter while my husband opted for the crab with cucumber. Both were simply bursting with flavor – the burrata was creamy and the crab excruciatingly fresh. My husband had the braised shortrib main – oh, my sainted aunt, the complexity of the flavor of this deceptively simple dish was mind-blowing. I had the duck breast with figs & celeriac – again, perfection. We had a great deal of difficulty slowing down enough to savor each bite instead of the natural instinct to devour everything as quickly as possible. My pavlova dessert had lime crumbles, lemon curd, and blueberry sorbet, along with some fresh blueberries. My husband had the chocolate choux bun with “Happy Anniversary” written on the plate. It was the night before we had to depart for home, and we couldn’t have asked for a more outstanding experience. The host (Robert?) was totally adorable and helpful, and Gina, one of the owners, came over and chatted with us – I could have cheerfully stayed longer but I had to get back to pack my suitcase. In a word, this is one of the best restaurants we’ve ever dined at, including Paris and a 3-star restaurant in Rome. Simply amazing. Absolutely book a table for a meal you won’t forget!
… moreAigars Smiltans
A great place to have lovely meal. Food was excellent, great choice of.drinks and floweles service.
It was fully booked on Thursday, so prior booking recommended
… morePatricia W
Great food and service as always. It’s been a tradition for my husband and I to come here every Christmas. To be honest, we should be coming more given how amazing this place is.
… moreLeo Karaca
As the main course, we ordered brisket and monkfish. The brisket was very delicious, but I can’t say the same for the monkfish — it was dry and didn’t justify its price. The service staff were attentive.
… moreSuzanne Doran
Unplanned visit but what a fortunate find for me as a solo diner. Must mention Greg the manager, maitre d, and source of local knowledge. He made me feel so welcome to this stylish eatery in Central Dublin. I visited on a Thursday lunchtime with no reservation, and he was able to show me to one of the high tables near the front door, while a steady stream of local business types arrived for their bookings, and a trickle of tourists. Greg welcomed each and every diner, taking coats and showing people to their tables. The menu at Hugo is based on classic French and Italian dishes, made with mainly Irish ingredients. I ordered the Chicken Liver Pate starter and the Wild Mushroom with Orzo main. The pate was light and meaty at the same time, freshly made and delicious. Homemade bread arrived in the shape of a little warm white bun and slices of Guinness wheaten, served warm with plenty of butter. There were lots of mushrooms in the Wild Mushroom dish and the rice- sized pasta Orzo was perfectly cooked. This dish could easily be overly-rich in the wrong hands but the Hugo version is full of flavour and not too heavy as a lunch dish. Definitely a venue for another visit. Lunch with a glass of wine came to €60. With food and service this good, and given the Central Dublin location, that’s a reasonable price. Plus I was on holiday…
… moreYongmei Zhang
We found this gem through Google search and was pleasantly surprised. Almost all dishes were tasty and the Guinness treacle brown bread is amazing one of the tops we had through 23 three days in Ireland.
Service was impeccable and both gentlemen served us were friendly and helpful.
I highly recommend this place.
… moreKay Jay
Lovely place with good services from the staff. Folks were friendly and ambience was good. Location is pretty convenient. Food was mostly good but I am not a fan of the Guinness bread, and that’s for me. I just like my bread a little more fluffy and less crumbly. But in all, a good experience! Will want to try other items on the menu!
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