Momento
Saint Kevin'S, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Momento is a practical Camden Street choice for an easy Dublin lunch or casual dinner, especially when flexibility matters more than a named chef, award trail, or defined cuisine format. Book it for convenience and neighborhood fit; choose Delahunt or Pickle if the meal needs a clearer point of view.
About Momento
For a low-friction Dublin visit, Momento is best framed around the basics: casual dress and broad opening hours across the week. It is open Monday 3–10 PM, Tuesday through Saturday 12–11 PM, Sunday 3–10 PM.
Momento is better treated as a convenient, easygoing option than as a destination for a specific chef, cuisine, tasting format, price point, or award trail. That matters for planning. If you are comparing other Dublin options, Delahunt, Pickle, Hang Dai Chinese, Mad Egg, The Iveagh are useful names to cross-check depending on the kind of visit you want. Here, the appeal is simpler: Dublin location, casual dress, useful hours.
Plan around the opening hours
The practical decision is timing. Momento opens from noon Tuesday to Saturday, while Monday and Sunday begin at 3 PM. If you need the widest choice of arrival times, Tuesday through Saturday give the broadest window.
Without a specific cuisine, chef, award, menu format, or price signal to plan around, the recommendation is narrow: choose Momento for convenience and a casual Dublin visit, not for a researched signature order. That is not a criticism, but it changes who should choose it. It is most useful when the plan needs flexibility and the known facts are enough for the occasion.
Use it as a Dublin option, not the whole itinerary
Approach Momento practically: it is a Dublin choice with casual dress and broad weekly hours, rather than a venue to choose for a specific format or accolade. For wider planning, use Our full Dublin restaurants guide, then pair the visit with Our full Dublin bars guide, Our full Dublin hotels guide, Our full Dublin experiences guide, or Our full Dublin wineries guide if the outing needs more structure.
For cross-checking other options, compare Momento with Dublin venues such as Delahunt, Hang Dai Chinese, Mad Egg, Pickle, The Iveagh, or browse other guides more generally if Dublin is only one stop in a wider itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- 8/9 Camden Street Upper, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, D02 T324, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- momentodublin.ie
- Phone
- +35314750099
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Momento occupies a pair of Victorian storefronts on Upper Camden Street and reads like a quietly refined neighbourhood room. The interior logic leans on material honesty — exposed brick, timber and restrained palettes — so the dining space feels lived-in and intimate rather than theatrical. The double-frontage layout and modest proportions give it an old‑city gravity without the ceremony of formal fine dining; instead the emphasis is on spatial intelligence and conviviality. Dinner here is centred on the food and conversation, with the room’s historic bones and considered design quietly underscoring an intimate, relaxed experience.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood restaurant that suits groups, families and low-key get-togethers. Located on Upper Camden Street, Momento attracts a crowd that arrives with purpose — people who want a serious meal without the fuss of high‑spectacle dining. It’s well suited to evening meals where conversation matters, and its intimate rooms make it comfortable for a family dinner or a small group outing. The setting is intentionally residential in character, so expect a relaxed atmosphere rather than a loud, late‑night scene; it’s a place for lingering over food with company.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the classics on the menu: the Lasagne al Forno and Spaghetti Bolognese are signposts to the kitchen’s take on hearty Italian staples, while the Irish steaks point to a local twist on the mains. For a straightforward visit, order one of the signature pasta dishes to sample the kitchen’s fundamentals, or choose a steak if you want something more substantial. Given the room’s neighbourhood focus, the menu rewards confident choices — pick the dishes the place is known for to get a clear sense of its culinary identity.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting atmosphere with exposed brick and marble decor, described as clean, friendly, and welcoming by guests.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Lasagne al Forno
- Spaghetti Bolognese
- Irish steaks
Planning details
Location
8/9 Camden Street Upper, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, D02 T324, Ireland · Directions
Restaurant context
How it compares in Dublin
Momento is the easiest recommendation for a flexible Camden Street meal, but it is not the strongest choice if the brief is cuisine-led. Pickle gives a clearer value proposition at €€ with a defined Indian format, so choose it when the group wants more certainty around what the meal will be. Delahunt sits higher at €€€ and is the better fit for a more polished modern-cuisine dinner.
If booking pressure is the concern, Momento is the safer low-stress option. Mad Egg is better for a casual, fast-moving group plan, while Hang Dai Chinese is the more pointed choice when the evening needs a stronger room and a clearer food identity. The Iveagh makes more sense when the plan is tied to a hotel-style setting rather than a neighborhood restaurant run.
The practical read: choose Momento for ease and location, Pickle for value with a defined cuisine, Delahunt for a higher-spend dinner, Mad Egg for casual groups, Hang Dai Chinese when atmosphere matters as much as the food.
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Compare Momento
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Momento | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Pickle | Dublin | Indian | €€ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate2025 The Sunday Times Ireland's 100 Best Restaurants |
| Delahunt | Dublin | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| The Iveagh | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Mad Egg | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Hang Dai Chinese | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Momento?
Choose based on the current menu and the time you have, treat it as a casual Dublin option rather than a single-format destination.
How should I time a visit to Momento?
Hours are Monday 3–10 PM, Tuesday through Saturday 12–11 PM, Sunday 3–10 PM, so Tuesday to Saturday provide the broadest planning window.
Is Momento good for solo dining?
Momento has a casual dress code and broad opening hours, which can make planning easier for one person as well as for groups.
What are alternatives to Momento in Dublin?
Other Dublin options to compare include Pickle, Delahunt, The Iveagh, Hang Dai Chinese, Mad Egg. Focus the comparison on the kind of visit you want.
Is lunch or dinner better at Momento?
Momento opens from 12 PM Tuesday to Saturday and from 3 PM on Sunday and Monday. If you want the widest choice of times, Tuesday through Saturday are the most flexible; otherwise, plan around the listed hours.
Is Momento good for a special occasion?
Momento has a casual dress code, so it is best framed as an easygoing Dublin choice. For a more occasion-specific plan, compare it with other Dublin venues such as Delahunt or The Iveagh.
