Dublin's Oldest
Italian Restaurant
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The Unicorn is 80 years old this year! Help us celebrate the years of wonderful service, food and fun. Join us as we continue the journey.
Our new Autumn 2018 menus are packed with dishes that let you enjoy the best of Italian slow cooking and fresh seasonal products with a few our own twists. Hearty warm dishes using the best of the Autumn season ingredients. We’ve put a lot of thought into creating an exciting offering with a wonderful selection of dishes to meet all tastes.
All of this is matched by an exciting range of Italian and international wines and the best selection of Antinori Tuscan wines in Dublin.
For the busy worker try our new express a la carte lunch with lots of freshly cooked classic Italian dishes. Great value and flavours from €10.
If you’ve more time to relax or are heading out for the evening sample our 2 and 3 course set lunch and pre-theatre menu featuring our selection of our favourite dishes.
Our latest review: “Great meal – even the pork belly starter was impressive! Steak was one of, if not the, best I’ve tasted in Ireland. And the service was perfect. Great night!”
This customer review says it all: “I love everything about this restaurant a great atmosphere, excellent quality of the food and a fantastic staff. I recommend it 100%”. Or this one :
“This is a delightful restaurant tucked away a little and off the main road (always a bonus!). We were greeted on the main road by a fabulous guy (76 years old, he told us!) who showed us his photo album of him with many famous people. What a character! This just added to our dining experience! We were lucky enough to eat outside. Food and service was second to none. Would highly recommend anything on the menu. We had quite a large selection and it was all excellent”.
And for groups and events here’s a recent review “.. we had an after-civil-ceremony-wedding lunch and all I can say is that we had a great time! Valentina was very kind and patient with dealing with all of my questions regarding the reservation, table decoration and surprise cake for newly wedded couple. Graziano – the Manager and Gianni were very professional, patient and kind; always making sure we had everything we needed throughout the lunch, frequently checking back and paying attention to details at our table. Congratulations to The Chef – the food was amazing! It was our first time in that restaurant, but definitely not last! Looking forward to visit them again! Thank you all for making my best friends day even more special than it already was!
So, if you have a special event or party come and share the Unicorn experience.
For incredible value try our lunch or pre-theatre menus.
All dishes are cooked fresh for you in our kitchens and our chefs take time prepare our own stocks and sauces with natural ingredients and flavourings.
We always working hard to make the Unicorn Dublin’s favourite place to go for family celebrations and business dinners and events. Enjoy your dinner with some fabulous Italian and international wines – and finish the night with one of our delicious cocktails.
The Unicorn is the ideal location for family, group and corporate outings.
We’ve updated our a la carte and lunch & pre-theatre menus with the latest seasonal offerings. Click here to check our menu page here
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Dublin’s famous Unicorn Restaurant brings you the real authentic tastes of Italy in our secluded city centre location.
Just off St Stephen’s Green and close to all major hotels and tourist sites we’re the ideal place for your lunch, dinner, event or special occasion.
Dublin oldest Italian restaurant and voted No.1 Italian restaurant in The Independent’s Life Magazine.
Lucinda O’Sullivan called us “a different beast” – with a new team firmly in the saddle, the legendary restaurant is back to its best (we say even better) with fantastic food, superb service and wonderful atmosphere.
Come and try our “faultless performance” and “great value” – book online or call us on 01 662 4757.
Check our menu page and come and enjoy our exciting range of old and new dishes.
Visit us at 12b Merrion Court, Dublin 2 – off Merrion Row and St. Stephen’s Green.
Welcome to
The Unicorn Restaurant
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About
The Unicorn
Celebrating
80 Years
The Unicorn has been operating in Merrion Court since 1938 and is 80 years old this year. That’s pretty unique in the restaurant world and speaks to the special place the Unicorn has earned over the years.
The restaurant has been the city’s favourite Italian establishment due to its culinary delights, charming ambience and secluded location. Our menus offer contemporary Italian culinary and dining experience while retaining the restaurant’s heritage and famous friendly service for business and family events alike.
A combination of the finest cuisine, wine, cocktails and impeccable service in the heart of Dublin’s commercial and tourist area offers the ultimate Italian dining experience for our new and regular clients.
Guests can use our outdoor terrace to dine al fresco and we provide the perfect location and setting for business lunches or dinners, important celebrations or simply a lovely afternoon or evening out.
No matter what the occasion, you are guaranteed an unforgettable experience and you will be truly captivated not only by our beautiful cuisine but by that wonderful Italian charm. Come and join us.
Table
Reservations
Reservations
Book using our on-line reservations and enjoy the taste of Italy.
Note on-line bookings are restricted on Friday and Saturday evenings.
For groups of 6 and over, special requests and events –
Call us on 01 662 4757.
Thanks for choosing us.
Our Menus
The Unicorn
Menus
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Book On-line Here
Our team has worked hard to bring you the best of the old Unicorn favourites and classic Italian dishes. Regional specialties and slow food are our hallmark – and we aim to bring you the authentic tastes of Italy here in Dublin’s city centre.
You’ll also find some dishes with an Irish & international twist and if you have special needs or requests let us know and our chefs will be pleased to create dishes just for you.
We like to keep our information up to date but there might be some small changes to our menus from time to time as we source the best seasonal produce and wines to give you the best experience possible. We hope you enjoy and we appreciate your feedback.
Our Autumn Lunch & Pre-Theatre Set Menu
Our Autumn Lunch a la Carte Menu
To match these dishes and exquisite tastes we have updated our wine list to bring you a comprehensive selection of Italian wines and some of the more popular and exciting international wines. You can check our wine list here.
Book On-Line Here
Call us on 01 662 4757 if you have any questions or special requests.
Weddings, Groups & Events
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We’re the ideal city centre location for weddings, corporate & team events, birthdays and family celebrations. Contact us directly to discuss your requirements and we’ll create a package just for you.
Here’s our latest group review: “Our team love having their events at the Unicorn. Graziano is wonderful to work with, super responsive, always willing to give us flexible options and is always patient even when we change our mind lots of time in advance of the event. I always know the event will be successful. The flexibility with the menu choices is really wonderful and it’s something that not all restaurants in Dublin offer. This makes a big difference when planning group dinners. I always recommend the Unicorn to my colleagues and will plan more events in the future :)”
Check our Group menu for parties of 6 or more. It’s well priced with more options than you’ll find in most other restaurants. If you have special requirements our team will work with you to adapt the menu to your needs.
Phone 01 662 4757 or email reservations@theunicorn.restaurant
The Unicorn - at Home; in the Office; at your Wedding.
Home, Office or Weddings - Unicorn Catering Services
The Unicorn Restaurant is available for private hire for your Wedding or Special Event; at Home for groups and parties; in the Office for events and client entertainment; and at your Wedding at an outside location.
If you have a special event then relax and leave the cooking and stress to us. Hire the Unicorn for your event or wedding and if you want us to come to your home; office or outside location then just call.
For small groups to large we can customise a menu to suit you and your budget; prepare the food in our kitchens and deliver to you; and provide set-up and waiter & bar services all with the Unicorn stamp of quality and excellence.
So if you want to enjoy the famous Unicorn service and cuisine just call to discuss your requirements.
