Dublin has currently a massive selection of restaurants serving contemporary and traditional European and Irish cuisine. Dublinks.com recommends some of the most appetising Dublin restaurants perfect for the festive season.

Dublin offers premier restaurants specialising in contemporary and traditional Irish cuisine. Gallagher's Boxty House in Temple Bar is an ideal Dublin restaurant to visit for Irish cuisine as it serves but traditional and modern. Restaurant Six on Cavendish Row offers modern Irish dishes. It's an ideal restaurant for a pre-theatre meal as it's just minutes away from the Teacher's Club and the Gate Theatre.

The Shack Restaurant in Temple Bar serves great contemporary Irish cuisine.The location is perfect to enjoy some traditional Irish music in one of the popular pubs in Temple Bar afterwards.

For upmarket contemporary Irish cuisine,  Jacob's Ladder is the perfect setting. Overlooking the grounds of Trinity College, Jacob's Ladder is ideal for fine dining.  FXB's is a modern international restaurant that combines European cuisine with an Irish twist.

And for simple but delicious dishes, visit the old Bewleys's and splurge on the freshest of fish from Mackerel on Grafton Street! Dublin restaurants offer every range and selection of Irish cuisine, so all stomachs are sure to be satisfied!