Dinner menu
Dinner at Dada
Appetisers to share, light hand-rolled couscous, tagines slowly cooked in clay and the dishes we are best known for. Served every evening, and from 12:30 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Halal kitchen
- Appetisers from €9.95
- Mains from €20.95
- Bring your own wine

Appetisers
Small plates to start, or to share across the table.
- Harira SoupVG€9.95
With lentils, chickpeas, vermicelli and coriander(1, 9)
- Selection of Moroccan DipsVG€13.95
Served with warm pita(11)
- ZaalukVGGFV€10.95
Grilled aubergine pâté, Moroccan vinegar, garlic and pimentón, served with salad
- Fried SpinachVGGFV€10.95
Preserved lemon, green olives and spices, served with salad
- Grilled Mince Kofta KebabGF€13.95
Coriander, chilli and sumac, served with salad and a yogurt dip(7, 9)
- Saffron Marinated Chicken KebabGF€13.95
Served with salad and harissa dip(9)
- Pan Sautéed King PrawnsGF€13.95
Red peppers, garlic and cumin chermoula marinade, served with salad(2, 9)
- Five Spice Marinated Chicken WingsGF€12.95
(1, 6, 10)
- Pastela, Filo Pastry€13.95
Stuffed with quail, chicken, almond muhammara, saffron and cinnamon, served with salad(1, 3, 8, 11)
- Hummus, Chickpea PuréeVGGFV€11.95
With tahini, lemon juice and olive oil(11)
Couscous
Light, hand-rolled semolina with a rich bouillon on the side.
- Chicken Breast Couscous€25.95
Caramelised onions, turmeric, raisins, cardamom, sesame seeds and chicken bouillon(1, 9, 11, 12)
- Couscous Royal€28.95
Lamb, chicken, merguez sausages, vegetables and lamb bouillon(1, 9)
- Merguez Sausage Couscous€24.95
Merguez sausages, parsley, harissa and meat bouillon(1, 9)
- Seafood Couscous€27.95
Squid, hake, king prawns, coriander pesto, peppers and seafood bouillon(1, 2, 4, 9, 14)
Vegetarian mains
Plant-led dishes with all the depth of a slow Moroccan kitchen.
- Seasonal Vegetable TagineVGGFV€23.95
With preserved lemon(9)
- Sweet Potato and Marinated CarrotVGGFV€23.95
Caramelised onions, cinnamon and chickpeas(9)
- Roasted CauliflowerVGGFV€23.95
Red chermoula, ras el hanout and harissa, served in a tagine(9)
- Vegetarian CouscousVGV€23.95
Moist semolina topped with freshly roasted vegetables(1, 9)
- Mediterranean BowlVGGFV€20.95
Chickpeas, cauliflower, cabbage, marinated carrots, green pea pâté and salad leaves
Tagines
Slowly cooked in a clay pot. We only use spring lamb, and all our meat is 100% prime Irish certified.
- Hake Fish FilletGF€27.95
Ginger marinade, spring onions, tomatoes and red peppers(1, 4, 9)
- Chicken SupremeGF€25.95
Saffron caramelised pears and roasted almonds(8, 9, 11, 12)
- Braised Chicken FilletGF€25.95
Preserved lemon, Moorish olives, saffron and potatoes(9)
- Lamb Tagine with Carrots and PeasGF€27.95
Marinated roasted carrots, peas and ras el hanout(9)
- Meatball ShakshukaGF€26.95
Spicy beef meatballs, tomato sauce and coriander, topped with an egg(3, 9)
- Lamb Tagine with PrunesGF€27.95
Prunes, walnuts, almonds and cinnamon(8, 9, 11, 12)
Dada's dishes
The plates we are proudest of. Order one and the table will want to share.
- Baked MonkfishGF€32.95
Saffron, dates, walnuts and caramelised onions, from a 12th century Moorish recipe(3, 7, 8, 11, 12)
- 7-Hour Slow-Roasted Lamb ShoulderGF€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 ShankGF€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)
Sides
- Bread€3.95
(1)
- Couscous with Olive Oil, or Rice€4.95
(1)
- Spicy Potatoes Hara€6.95
- Home-Made Chips€6.90
- Marinated Olives€4.95
- Mixed Green Leaves€6.95
- Roasted Vegetables€6.95
- Hot Chickpeas€5.50
- Our House-Made Harissa€3.90
- Harissa Mayo€2.90
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergen key: 1. Gluten, 2. Crustaceans, 3. Eggs, 4. Fish, 5. Peanuts, 6. Soya, 7. Milk, 8. Tree nuts, 9. Celery, 10. Mustard, 11. Sesame, 12. Sulphites, 13. Lupin, 14. Molluscs.
Our gluten-free dishes are made with ingredients that do not contain gluten. Nuts are used in our kitchen, so despite our best efforts cross contamination is possible. If you have a food allergy, intolerance or sensitivity, please speak to your server before you order. Our food is gently spiced; ask for our house harissa if you like more heat.
Bringing your own wine?
You are very welcome. Corkage is €6 for wine, €2 for beer and €8 for champagne. We ask for a minimum of two courses per person when you bring your own, and spirits are not allowed. A 12.5% service charge is added for groups of five or more.
Ready when you are
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