When the temperatures drop, nothing hits the spot like those cozy dishes that feel just like home. Here are 5 comfort foods in Dublin to warm you up and bring back all the nostalgic vibes. 

Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Meatloaf 

A plated meatloaf dish from Cap City, featuring a slice of meatloaf topped with mashed potatoes, crispy fried onions, and garnished with parsley. The dish is served with broccoli florets and surrounded by a vibrant orange sauce on a black-and-white checkered plate, set on a wooden table in a diner-style setting.

An absolute Dublin favorite! Cap City Fine Diner & Bar serves up a massive meatloaf like no other. Paired with buttermilk-chive mashed potatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, chili onion rings, and BBQ gravy, this dish is comfort food on a whole new level. It might just outshine Mom’s version—but we’ll let you be the judge! 

Where to get it: 6644 Riverside Drive   

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Napa Kitchen & Bar - Beef Stroganoff 

Beef Stroganoff - Napa

Dinner at Napa Kitchen & Bar feels like gathering at a friend’s house—cozy, inviting, and effortlessly elegant. Their Beef Stroganoff is the ultimate comfort dish. Made with slow-cooked short rib, tender pappardelle, and a savory burgundy mushroom sauce, it’s topped with sour cream and fresh chives for a classic, hearty finish. Each bite is rich, satisfying, and perfect for a chilly evening when you’re looking for that warm, familiar feeling. 

Where to get it: 7148 Muirfield Drive 

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Fado Pub + Kitchen - Shepherd's Pie 

A plate featuring a shepherd's pie in a cast-iron dish with swirled mashed potato topping, served alongside a mixed green salad with cherry tomatoes, almond slivers, and shredded cheese on a rustic wooden table.

Nothing says comfort food quite like a piping hot Shepherd’s Pie. At Fado Pub + Kitchen, it’s served in a cast iron skillet and topped with perfectly browned garlic mashed potatoes. Stop by on a Sunday, and you might just enjoy it with the sounds of live Irish music during one of their Sunday Sessions with local Celtic performers! 

Where to get it: 6652 Riverside Drive 

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101 Beer Kitchen - Short Rib & Green Chili Mac & Cheese 

A dish of braised short rib mac and cheese served in a cast-iron skillet, topped with green onion slices and breadcrumbs, placed on a decorative white plate with a black rim on a wooden table. The table also holds a glass of water, a potted succulent, and a pepper shaker.

Mac and cheese is already a go-to comfort food, but 101 Beer Kitchen puts a bold twist on the classic with their Short Rib & Green Chili Mac & Cheese. Their signature creamy, cheesy mac is paired with tender short rib and roasted poblanos, creating a dish that’s rich, hearty, and full of smoky heat. It’s the perfect pick for anyone craving comfort with a little extra kick. 

Where to get it: 7509 Sawmill Rd. 

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Mezzo - Carbonara 

Mezzo Carbornara

When it comes to comfort food, nothing compares to a bowl of pasta. The Carbonara at Mezzo delivers that kind of warmth and flavor. Picture black pepper fettuccine tossed with smoky pancetta, sweet peas, onions, pecorino Romano, and a velvety egg sauce, all topped with a touch of pink pepper for a little extra flair. It’s the kind of meal that feels like a hug in pasta form, perfect for a cozy night out. 

Where to get it: 12 W Bridge St 

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These cozy local dishes are just what you need to stay warm this winter! Discover even more delicious bites in Dublin here, and don’t forget to share your favorite moments with us using #SoDublin.