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Pichet
A city-centre restaurant on Trinity Street serving modern Irish cooking with French flair, with lunch, à la carte dinner and a pre-theatre menu.
At a glance
- Type
- Modern Irish with French influence
- Area
- Trinity Street, Dublin, Ireland
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- pichet.ie
Good to know
- Pre-theatre menu
- Lunch Wednesday to Saturday
- Cocktails
- Private events
Why we recommend it
Pichet is a restaurant on Trinity Street, the short street linking Dame Street and Wicklow Street close to Grafton Street. Its own description sums up the style: modern Irish cuisine combined with French flair. With lunch, dinner and pre-theatre menus, it works for business lunches, dates and pre-theatre dinners alike.
The menu changes with the seasons, so check the website for the current dishes. At lunchtime there is a champagne lunch menu, and in the evening an à la carte dinner menu. A seasonal pre-theatre menu is designed for diners heading to a show, and the bar serves classic cocktails with a modern twist. Pichet also runs occasional special events, such as a paired Scotch whisky dinner. The kitchen team includes Harry Quinn, pictured at the pass on the restaurant's website.
The location makes Pichet very practical. It is a couple of minutes from Grafton Street and Temple Bar, and well placed for the theatres in the city centre. It suits most visitors: couples looking for a polished dinner, friends meeting for lunch, and anyone who wants reliable cooking without the formality or price of the city's Michelin-starred rooms.
Opening hours vary through the week. On Monday and Tuesday it serves dinner only, from 16:30 to 21:00. From Wednesday to Saturday lunch runs from 12:00 to 15:30, with dinner from 17:00 until 21:30 on Wednesday and Thursday and 22:00 on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday dinner is served from 15:30 to 20:30. Book through the website or OpenTable, or call +353 1 677 1060; weekend evenings and pre-theatre slots fill first. Private events can be arranged through the enquiry form on the website.
Allow about an hour and a half for a pre-theatre meal and longer for a relaxed dinner. Afterwards, the pubs of South William Street and George's Street are a short walk away, or you can cross Dame Street into Temple Bar. Trinity College and the Book of Kells are five minutes away on foot, which makes Pichet a convenient lunch stop on a sightseeing day.
Mention any dietary needs when you book so the kitchen can plan ahead.
Pichet FAQs
What kind of food does Pichet serve?
Modern Irish cuisine combined with French flair, with seasonal menus.
When is Pichet open?
Dinner daily, with lunch from 12:00 to 15:30 Wednesday to Saturday. Monday and Tuesday are dinner only from 16:30, and Sunday dinner runs 15:30 to 20:30.
Is there a pre-theatre menu?
Yes, a seasonal pre-theatre menu is available.
How do I book?
Book through the website or OpenTable, or call +353 1 677 1060.
Where is Pichet?
At 14-15 Trinity Street, Dublin 2, near Grafton Street and Dame Street.
Can I hold a private event there?
Yes, private events can be enquired about through the events form on the website.
Does it serve cocktails?
Yes, the bar offers classic cocktails with a modern twist.
What is nearby?
Grafton Street, Temple Bar, Trinity College and George's Street are all within a few minutes' walk.