The Best Restaurant in Phoenix Park and Environs, Dublin

A pastry-laden café in the middle of a huge park and next door to a playground—it's no wonder kids love the Phoenix Cafe. This gem is overlooked by a lot of locals, but when the sun is shining and you can sit outdoors there are few more tranquil and idyllic spots in the capital. The menu is healthy but inventive, with the salads a real favorite—try the tangy carrot salad or the lively kimchi. The lamb and chickpea tagine is more substantial. Then spoil yourself with the superb lemon drizzle cake; you can always walk it off in the park afterward.