Amai by Viktor
Royal Exchange B, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
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Brazilian Soul, Irish Produce
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Amai by Viktor works for a polished Dublin 2 dinner, especially for a date or small celebration, with a Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 Plate adding a useful trust signal. Treat it as an eat-in reservation rather than a takeaway play, since the value is more likely in the seated experience than in food travelling off-premise.
About Amai by Viktor
Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 Plate recognition is a strong reason to put Amai by Viktor on a Dublin shortlist. The practical use case is a planned visit during its published opening times rather than a casual drop-in at any hour. Check directly before booking if menu specifics, pricing, group needs, or dietary requirements matter.
Amai by Viktor is in Dublin, with a smart-casual dress code and published service on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. For a broader city plan, pair this page with our full Dublin restaurants guide, then use our full Dublin bars guide if the night needs a separate drinks stop.
Choose it for a planned Dublin meal
The main decision is simple: choose this when the meal itself is the plan and the available schedule fits. The Michelin Plate recognition gives it a clear quality signal, but diners should confirm price, cuisine, menu format, named dishes, service style before building a detailed order strategy. That matters for groups and dietary needs too: clarify requirements with the venue before committing, especially if the booking is tied to a specific occasion.
Plan on Amai by Viktor as an in-person Dublin restaurant rather than a takeout or delivery option unless the venue confirms otherwise. If the goal is a more casual Dublin stop, compare against other Dublin dining rooms rather than forcing this into an off-premise role.
How to use it in a Dublin itinerary
Amai by Viktor can fit a Dublin itinerary when its published hours match the plan: Wednesday to Friday from 5–10 PM, Saturday from 12–2 PM and 5–10 PM, closed Sunday through Tuesday. The dress code is smart casual, so it is best planned as a considered meal rather than an anytime stop.
Other options should be chosen by occasion, availability, the kind of meal you want. For broader planning, compare with other Dublin dining rooms or venues such as 9 Below, Amuri Restaurant, Captain's American Grill, Coppinger, Wilde. Confirm directly before relying on a specific format, menu, or service style.
Planning details
- Location
- 4 Harry St, Dublin 2, D02 CX24, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- amaibyviktor.ie
- Phone
- +353 83 135 7050
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Amai by Viktor unfolds like a deliberate, discreet tasting room: a plain black door, a doorbell on Harry Street and a climb to a first-floor dining room. The space is quietly focused, centring a seven-course tasting menu that pairs Brazilian technique with Irish produce. Chef Viktor Silva’s background—rooted in Brazilian culinary arts and refined in French and Michelin-influenced kitchens—shapes dishes that emphasise texture, contrast and strong flavour memories. Service is informed and explanatory, so the mood is contemporary and restrained rather than theatrical, inviting diners to concentrate on the progression of courses and the interplay of South American flavours with local Irish ingredients.
Best For
Amai by Viktor is built for meals where the food itself is the occasion: date nights, special occasions and celebrations that benefit from a guided tasting sequence. The restaurant is reservation-led and stages a seven-course progression in an intimate first-floor dining room, with each dish arriving alongside a clear explanation and intentionally paired drinks. Recent praise and attention from the Michelin Guide in 2025 underline its appeal for milestone evenings and thoughtfully curated nights out. Guests seeking a focused, chef-driven experience—rather than casual à la carte dining—will find this venue especially rewarding.
Ordering Tips
Book in advance and expect the tasting menu to be the centrepiece: Amai by Viktor places a seven-course sequence at the heart of the experience, so reservations are essential. Each course is introduced by front of house and drinks are paired with intent, making it helpful to flag major dietary restrictions when you reserve so the kitchen can plan. Lean into the recurring signatures mentioned on early menus—foie gras with coffee and açaí, monkfish moqueca and short rib—when discussing preferences with staff. Allow the service to guide the evening; the explained, deliberate delivery is part of the restaurant’s appeal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Light-filled, airy room with high ceilings, large sash windows, parquet floors, cream walls, dark wood tables, hanging florals, and Brazilian artwork creating an elegant and welcoming atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- foie gras with coffee and açaí
- monkfish moqueca
- short rib
Planning details
Location
4 Harry St, Dublin 2, D02 CX24, Ireland · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Wilde, Notable alternative
- Captain's American Grill, Notable alternative
- Amuri Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Coppinger, Notable alternative
- 9 Below, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares for Dublin diners
Amai by Viktor is the stronger choice when the goal is a focused Dublin 2 dinner with Michelin Plate recognition behind it. Wilde is the better cross-shop if ambiance is the priority and the meal is part of a more polished city-centre night. Choose Amai by Viktor when the food decision matters more than a hotel-style setting; choose Wilde when the room is a bigger part of the occasion.
Coppinger and Amuri Restaurant are the more natural alternatives if the brief is a lively dinner with less ceremony. For an easier, lower-pressure plan, Captain's American Grill is likely the safer fit for diners who care more about familiarity than Michelin recognition. Amai by Viktor is the better call for a smaller table where the evening is meant to feel intentional.
9 Below belongs in the comparison set for drinks-led planning rather than as a direct dinner replacement. If the night needs a seated meal first, start with Amai by Viktor, then move elsewhere for cocktails. If conversation over drinks is the whole plan, 9 Below is the more direct match.
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Compare Amai by Viktor
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Amai by Viktor | Dublin | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 Michelin Plate |
| Wilde | Dublin | No published awards |
| Captain's American Grill | Dublin | No published awards |
| Amuri Restaurant | Dublin | No published awards |
| Coppinger | Dublin | 2025 The Sunday Times Ireland's 100 Best Restaurants |
| 9 Below | Dublin | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Amai by Viktor?
Treat Amai by Viktor as a planned Dublin restaurant visit. The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 Plate gives it a notable recognition point, the published dress code is smart casual.
Is lunch or dinner better at Amai by Viktor?
Dinner is available Wednesday to Saturday from 5–10 PM. Saturday lunch is also listed from 12–2 PM. The venue is closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday.
Can Amai by Viktor accommodate groups?
Does Amai by Viktor handle dietary restrictions?
The safest move is to raise restrictions directly with the venue before arranging a visit in Dublin.
