2 editor picks in Dublin.
2 french bistro places in Dublin we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Dublin | French Bistro across every city.
The French bistro translates neatly to Dublin: a small room, a short menu and a tight wine list. Pichet in the south city centre is the established name, while Forêt in Ranelagh brings the bistro idea to a quieter, residential setting.
Pichet on Trinity Street in Dublin, Stephen Gibson's red-canopied French bistro, Bib Gourmand since 2010 and the city's most reliable pre-theatre.
OrderSteak frites with bearnaise, then the tarte Tatin to share with a glass of Sauternes.
TipLunch at noon is the easy book; pre-theatre at 17:30-18:30 sets you up for the Gaiety. Avoid the back room for two.
Forêt on Sussex Terrace in Dublin 4, John and Sandy Wyer's classical French bistro upstairs from M. O'Brien's, a 2026 Bib Gourmand sister to Forest Avenue.
OrderPâté de campagne to start, coq au vin to share, tarte aux pommes for dessert.
TipWalk up from the Sussex Terrace door; the bistro is on the first floor. Wednesday to Saturday only.
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