Dada
Royal Exchange B, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Dada is a compact William Street South spot with evening-focused hours and a lively late-night vibe. Booking is informal: walk-ins work early in the week, but weekend tables fill a week out. The room is best for casual neighbourhood dinners rather than special occasions requiring advance planning or menu certainty.
About Dada
Dada is a Dublin venue with evening openings through the week and a smart-casual dress code. Hours run from 4:30 PM to 10:30 PM Monday through Thursday, from 1 PM to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday, and from 1 PM to 10 PM on Sunday. Dress is smart casual, so plan for a neat but not formal visit. For broader Dublin comparisons, you may also consider dining options such as Coppinger, Drury Buildings, El Silencio, Glas, or Little Pyg.
Dada has confirmed hours and a smart-casual dress code. It does not confirm a cuisine, menu format, price point, chef, booking platform, awards, address, or room size. That means any visit should be planned with flexible expectations unless you confirm details directly with the venue. The safest summary is simple: Dada is a Dublin venue with evening openings through the week and earlier openings from Friday to Sunday.
Timing and Group Size
The hours lean toward evening visits: service begins at 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday and runs until 10:30 PM. On Friday and Saturday, Dada is open from 1 PM to 11 PM; on Sunday, it is open from 1 PM to 10 PM.
If menu detail, pricing, or dietary information matters to your decision, confirm directly with Dada before visiting or compare with other Dublin restaurants that publish more complete information. For a Dublin meal where you want to compare options, Little Pyg is another named venue to consider alongside Dada.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 4:30–10:30 PM · Tuesday: 4:30–10:30 PM
- Location
- City Centre, 45-44 William St S, Dublin 2, D02 WT04, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- dadarestaurant.ie
- Phone
- +35316170777
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Dada presents a quietly assured presence on William Street South: spare in name and restrained in room manner, it prefers measured refinement over theatrical hospitality. The service and kitchen are aligned around sequencing, and the dining room discourages ambient spectacle so that attention stays on the progression of plates. That combination yields a sophisticated, minimalist atmosphere that feels intimate rather than showy. Even amid a flourishing dining district, Dada reads as a calm, thoughtfully composed alternative to louder, more ostentatious neighbours, drawing diners who value structure, focus and culinary clarity in an evening out.
Best For
This is a venue built for an attentive dinner experience. With its emphasis on multi-course progression and the arc of a meal, Dada suits couples and small groups who want to settle in for a considered evening. The tone and pacing make it a good choice for date nights and special-occasion dinners where the focus is on tasting and sequence rather than casual grazing. While it sits in a lively dining district, the restaurant itself cultivates a quieter, concentrated mood, rewarding guests who come expecting a structured, culinary-led evening.
Ordering Tips
Expect a structured meal where sequencing matters: opt for the multi-course progression or set menu if available, and allow the kitchen to guide pacing so each course reads as part of a larger arc. Share a selection of the house signatures (such as merguez, tagines and kebabs) to sample the kitchen’s range, and space plates to appreciate transitions between courses. Given the restaurant’s restrained, attentive atmosphere, book in advance and arrive ready to lean into a measured dinner service rather than a hurried, informal meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Beautiful Moorish-inspired surroundings with warm, welcoming atmosphere reflecting the richness and soul of Moroccan culinary tradition.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options, Halal
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Merguez sausage sandwich
- Tagines
- Chicken skewers
- Fried lamb
- Kebabs
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- City Centre, 45-44 William St S, Dublin 2, D02 WT04, Ireland
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 4:30–10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 4:30–10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 4:30–10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 4:30–10:30 PM
- Friday
- 1–11 PM
- Saturday
- 1–11 PM
- Sunday
- 1–10 PM
Location
City Centre, 45-44 William St S, Dublin 2, D02 WT04, Ireland · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- El Silencio, Notable alternative
- Glas, Notable alternative
- Drury Buildings, Notable alternative
- Coppinger, Notable alternative
- Little Pyg, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Dada occupies the easier-to-book end of the William Street South cluster. Coppinger and Drury Buildings require longer booking windows and offer more structured service, while Dada leans informal and accessible. If you value spontaneity and a neighbourhood feel over polish, Dada delivers. For a quieter room and clearer menu detail, Glas is the better choice, its plant-forward focus and reservations system suit planners and dietary-specific diners. El Silencio sits closer to Dada in price and vibe but offers Spanish-leaning flavour clarity that Dada's opaque menu does not match.
For special occasions, Little Pyg is the safer bet, its booking platform and kitchen reputation mean fewer surprises. Dada works best as a second-choice option when your first pick is full, or when you want a low-commitment neighbourhood dinner without advance planning. If you prioritise knowing what you will eat and drink before you arrive, choose one of the peers with published menus and structured reservations.
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Compare Dada
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Dada | Dublin | No published awards |
| El Silencio | Dublin | No published awards |
| Glas | Dublin | No published awards |
| Drury Buildings | Dublin | No published awards |
| Coppinger | Dublin | 2025 The Sunday Times Ireland's 100 Best Restaurants |
| Little Pyg | Dublin | 2025 50 Top Pizza World Best Pizza · #82 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Dada?
Dada opens from 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday, from 1 PM to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday, and from 1 PM to 10 PM on Sunday.
