Moroccan cuisine and tapas, Dublin 2
The warmth of Morocco, on South William Street
Slow-cooked tagines, fragrant couscous and Moorish sharing plates from a Halal kitchen, served beneath carved arches and lantern light in the heart of Dublin. Bring your favourite bottle and stay a while.
€29.95Early Bird
two courses
two courses
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Halal kitchen
Spring lamb and 100% prime Irish certified meat.
Bring your own
Corkage: wine €6, beer €2, champagne €8.
Up to 150 guests
Private rooms for up to 40, perfect for parties.
Vegan friendly
Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes on every menu.
Our story
Named for the grandmother who feeds everyone
In Morocco, the dada is the grandmother, the heart of the home. She cooks for whoever comes through the door, and nobody leaves hungry. We named our restaurant in her honour, and her spirit is in everything we serve.
Our recipes are rooted in a tradition that reaches back to the 12th century. Every dish is house-made and slow-cooked with intention, using spices that we source directly from Morocco wherever we can. A few carry a gentle Irish accent, a natural harmony between Moroccan tradition and Irish soil.
Made to comfort, delight and bring people together.
Our menus
Something for every kind of appetite
Dada's dishes
The plates we are proudest of
Slow food in the truest sense. Lamb shoulder roasted for seven hours, monkfish from a Moorish recipe eight centuries old, and pastela folded by hand.
- Baked Monkfish€32.95
Saffron, dates, walnuts and caramelised onions, from a 12th century Moorish recipe(3, 7, 8, 11, 12)
- 7-Hour Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder€35.95
Morocco's iconic 12-spice blend with ras el hanout, crispy chips and roasted vegetables(9)
- Pastela, Filo Pastry€26.95
Stuffed with quail, chicken, almond muhammara, saffron and cinnamon(1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11)
- Oven-Baked Lamb Shank€30.95
Apricot, almonds, saffron and sweet potato(8, 9, 11)
- Our Mixed Grill€29.95
Kofta, chicken skewer, merguez sausages and wings with saffron rice, harissa dip and salad(1, 6, 9, 12)
Christmas 2026
Christmas, the Moroccan way
A festive feast to share, in a candlelit room of arches and lanterns. Perfect for office parties, client dinners and family gatherings.
Dinner€59.95Three courses
Lunch€45Served until 3:30pm
Parties up to150Guests
Parties and private dining
Gather the people you love, we will do the rest
Dada has long been one of Dublin's favourite venues for groups. Birthdays, hen parties, team dinners and wedding receptions all feel at home here.
- Part or exclusive hire for up to 150 guests
- Private rooms for up to 40, including the downstairs Ziryab Room (€80 room hire)
- The Traditional Moroccan Feast Menu, €49 per person
- Live music and belly dancing on request
In the press
What the critics tasted
Each dish was set down with the distinctive conical tagine clay lid and then dramatically removed in a flourish so great clouds of richly scented steam filled the air.
I was delighted with my tagine of hake and ginger. It was really delicious.
Every dish, every course, had something to commend it.
Visit Dada
Find us on South William Street
In the heart of Dublin 2, a few minutes from Grafton Street, Powerscourt Centre and St Stephen's Green. The Luas Green Line stops at St Stephen's Green, and the Drury Street car park is around the corner.
| Monday to Thursday | 4:30pm to 10:30pm |
|---|---|
| Friday and Saturday | 12:30pm to 10:30pm |
| Sunday | 12:30pm to 10pm |
From the journal
Stories from our kitchen
How to plan a Christmas party in Dublin city centre without the stress
A practical guide to booking a work or group Christmas party in Dublin 2: when to book, how to set a budget, dietary needs, bring your own wine and why a sharing feast works so well.
Read the storyWhat is a tagine? The pot, the dish and the slow magic in between
A tagine is both a clay cooking pot and the slow-cooked stew made in it. Here is how the conical lid works, the flavours to expect and how to enjoy a tagine at Dada in Dublin.
Read the storyYour first Moroccan dinner: what to order at Dada
New to Moroccan food? A friendly guide to ordering at Dada in Dublin: dips and small plates, tagine or couscous, our signature dishes, vegan picks and how to finish the Moroccan way.
Read the storyGood to know
Questions guests ask us
Do I need to book a table at Dada?
We recommend booking, especially on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. You can book online in under a minute through OpenTable on our reservations page, call us on 01 617 0777, or send us a WhatsApp message on 083 159 8736.
Can I bring my own wine to Dada?
Yes. Dada is a bring your own wine restaurant. Corkage is €6 per bottle of wine, €2 per bottle of beer and €8 per bottle of champagne. Spirits are not allowed, and we ask for a minimum of two courses per person when you bring your own.
Is the food at Dada Halal?
Yes. Our kitchen is Halal, our lamb is spring lamb, and all our meat is 100% prime Irish certified.
Do you have vegan and gluten-free options?
Yes. Every menu marks vegan (V), vegetarian (VG) and gluten-free (GF) dishes, and the kitchen can adapt for most dietary needs. Tell us when you book and let your server know about any allergy.
Can Dada host a large group or a private party?
Yes. The restaurant takes part or exclusive hire for up to 150 guests, and our private rooms seat up to 40 (room hire €80). Groups of eight or more enjoy our Traditional Moroccan Feast Menu at €49 per person for dinner.
Where is Dada and how do I get there?
We are at 45 South William Street in Dublin 2, a few minutes from Grafton Street and St Stephen's Green. The Luas Green Line stops at St Stephen's Green, and the Drury Street and St Stephen's Green car parks are close by.
What are Dada's opening hours?
Monday to Thursday 4:30pm to 10:30pm, Friday and Saturday 12:30pm to 10:30pm, and Sunday 12:30pm to 10pm. Weekday lunch is available for groups of eight or more when booked in advance.
Does Dada do takeaway or delivery?
Yes. Order for collection online or by calling or messaging 083 159 8736, or get delivery through Deliveroo.
Our sister in Marrakech
Stay with the family at Daba Village
Dada has a home in Morocco too. Daba Village is our luxury riad outside Marrakech, with Atlas mountain views, gardens, cooking classes and day trips to the Ourika valley. Dada guests receive a special discount when they book.