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The Exchange Restaurant




Cuisines: 
Healthy Eating, Seafood, Brasserie, Irish, Sunday Lunch, Girls NIght Out
Price Range:  €€€€€
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Atmosphere: 
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  As rated from 26 comments below
Price Range Guide
€€€€€ Under €15
€€€€€ €15 - €20
€€€€€ €20 - €25
€€€€€ €25 - €30
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(Average for a main course)
Average User Scores: Overall
Average Overall: 4.3 out of 5.

Score based on 26 User Reviews in the last 300 days.
Average User Scores: Atmosphere
Average Atmosphere: 4.1 out of 5.

Score based on 26 User Reviews in the last 300 days.
Average User Scores: Food
Average Food: 4.4 out of 5.

Score based on 26 User Reviews in the last 300 days.
Average User Scores: Service
Average Service: 4.4 out of 5.

Score based on 26 User Reviews in the last 300 days.
Average User Scores: Value
Average Value: 4.4 out of 5.

Score based on 26 User Reviews in the last 300 days.
Facilities:
Will accept party bookings Accept major credit cards Wheelchair Accessible Full Bar, Beer, Wine, Spirits Seafood options available Vegie options available Will cater for children
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  • Early Bird Specials
  • 2 Courses €18.50 or 3 Courses €22.50 from the Pre Theatre Menu Availability: Tuesday to Friday: 6pm to 7.30pm
  • Special Offers
  • 5 Courses Dinner with paired Wines , including Tea or Coffee and a glass of Prosecco upon arrival €60 Availability: Thursday 18th March at 7pm
  • Dine in Dublin at a delicious price at " The Exchange Restaurant " enjoy an exclusive 3 Course Dine in Dublin Dinner Menu at the very special price of €30 Availability: 23rd March to 27th March, from 7pm-10pm

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The Exchange is an art deco brasserie serving fundamentally Irish dishes while using fresh and sustainable ingredients. The combination of a grand café feel and an affordable and varied menu makes it a most stylish meeting venue. The art deco surroundings complement the friendly and knowledgeable service. The Jazz Champagne Brunch on Sundays has become a Dublin institution.
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JNG
Joined Feb 10
2 Reviews
0 Hats Off!
JNG (Newbie)
credibility score - 20%
Credibility Score: 20%  
Visited: 19 Feb 2010 | Posted: 3 Weeks ago
After reading the good reviews on menupages I decided to give this restaurant a try. I booked a table for 2 on Friday night. One of the good thing about this place was the service which was prompt, efficient and friendly. Good atmosphere as well with a jazz music in the background. Music was not too loud. Now let's talk about the food. I ordered the chicken and ham hock terrine and my husband ordered the sauteed mushroom dish. Both starters were very salty but I would recommend the mushroom dish as it was better than the terrine. After that I had the salmon as the main and my husband had the lamb shank. The portions were very generous but i was a bit disappointed because my salmon was too fatty and the butter at the bottom of the plate made it worse. Lamb shank was good. To top that we shared a lemon tart which was also good. Overall it was a very good value meal with 3 courses at 22,50 euros and 2 courses for 18,50 euros. The service was first class but a bit let down on the food.
Review Comments
The Exchange Restaurant
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your positive review of The Exchange Restaurant. We have recently changed our menu and value all feedback from our guests, both positive and negative, as this is the only way to ensure we continue to grow and evolve. To this end I would like to thank you for sharing your comments, which I will address with our team. I hope that we will have the opportunity to welcome you back to the Exchange Restaurant in the near future. Best regards, Andrew R. Henning General Manager The Westin Dublin
Slurryhead
Joined Jan 09
21 Reviews
0 Hats Off!
Slurryhead (Guru)
credibility score - 53%
Credibility Score: 53%  
Visited: 05 Feb 2010 | Posted: last month
Mrs Slurryhead and I had a most enjoyable meal here on Friday night of the Italian rugby match weekend. We choose from the pre theatre menu which is great value at €18.50 for 2 course and €22.50 for 3 courses. The staff couldn't have been friendlier and service was brisk without being rushed. Her ladyship had the wild mushrooms to start while I had the clams. Both dishes were large helpings and very tasty. We then had the salmon and risotto which were well presented and thoroughly enjoyable. We finished with a shared toffee banofffee dessert which was so well presented, it was a shame to eat it. Our bill for 2 came to €41 which was the best value for quality food, service and presentation, I've had in town for some time. The only downside is that the wine list and other drinks are very pricey but I suppose they have to make their money somewhere. We'll be back very soon. Slurryhead.
michellemckeon2008
Joined Mar 09
3 Reviews
0 Hats Off!
credibility score - 28%
Credibility Score: 28%  
Visited: 04 Feb 2010 | Posted: last month
We visited this restaurant for the early bird menu - 2 courses for €18.50. The surroundings are lovely, very comfortable and relaxed. I ordered the chicken and ham rock terrine, i didnt really like the taste of it but i think it just wasnt what i thought it would be. For mains i ordered the mushroom risotto and my partner ordered the steak. Both were lovely dishes but the one downside was that they were extremely salty. Even the potatoes were really salty. We had the lemon tart for dessert and that was beautiful. The staff were extremely friendly and made us feel very welcome. I would come back again but would ask them not to put any salt into the dishes!
orlajc1
Joined May 07
14 Reviews
0 Hats Off!
orlajc1 (Connoisseur)
credibility score - 52%
Credibility Score: 52%  
Visited: 18 Dec 2009 | Posted: 2 Months ago
Came here for the festive dinner menu, although good value several things were below par. My husband had the prawn bisque which he could not finish due to a gritty residue obviously from shells.....very poor. The scallops consisted of two small lukewarm specimens although tasty very disappointing. The mains were ok, again, smallish portions. dessert was the best course, the tart and apricot compote was lovely ad the creme brulee fab although difficult to finish. Wines were overpriced! Also the restaurant was freezing cold, so cold that it made it uncomfortable to eat. One table asked for a heater!!!!! The matre'd promptly produced one from somewhere, but not what you would expect in an upmarket establishment. Also, our coats went astray and we had to wait about 10mins for the flustered waiters to locate them. Overall, I was disappointed. Will think twice about returning.
aoilia
Joined Dec 09
1 Reviews
0 Hats Off!
aoilia (First Timer)
credibility score - 18%
Credibility Score: 18%  
Visited: 17 Dec 2009 | Posted: 2 Months ago
The restaurant has a good-value Christmas menu at €24 for 3 courses. Decent food at a decent price. Well done. But the wine list is way over priced and the entry level Aussie blends are poor. Service wasn't great - we had to ask for our wine to be left on the table (no point in taking it away and then forgetting about it!). Overall a good menu - very tasty. But the way overpriced wine kind of defeated the purpose!
lougal
Joined Jun 08
12 Reviews
1 Hats Off!
lougal (Connoisseur)
credibility score - 43%
Credibility Score: 43%  
Visited: 25 Nov 2009 | Posted: over 2 months ago
we went for the early bird menu at €18 for two course or €22 for three. the food was amazing. two of the starters were huge but the scallops was quite small. almost everyone ordered steaks which were huge and apparently delicious. I ordered the trout which was perfectly cooked. I would definately recommend the early bird here as it is a huge saving on what the food normally costs in there. The only expensive part was the wine.
Naschkatze
Joined Aug 08
1 Reviews
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Naschkatze (First Timer)
credibility score - 28%
Credibility Score: 28%  
Visited: 05 Dec 2009 | Posted: over 2 months ago
We came here to try the festive dinner menu on Saturday and were very impressed. The service was excellent and friendly, the food absolutely fantastic. I especially loved the scallops starter and the creme brulee. Will definitely be back.
ebmc
Joined Nov 09
11 Reviews
0 Hats Off!
ebmc (Connoisseur)
credibility score - 33%
Credibility Score: 33%  
Visited: 15 Oct 2009 | Posted: over 2 months ago
Availed of the dine in dublin offer and wow, what value! The food was absolutely wonderful, such delicious scallops, I think I could single handedly eat them out of stock. Must return for the pre-theatre menu, looks like great value.
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Average User Scores: Overall
Average Overall: 4.3 out of 5.

Score based on 26 User Reviews in the last 300 days.
User Status Information for JNG
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Hors D’Oeuvres (5 of 6 items)
Pan Con Tomate€3.00
Antipasti Plate€6.00
Baked Irish Clams With Tomatoes, Garlic, Sherry And Parsley€5.50
Home Made Potato Gnocchi With Duck Leg Confit, Braised Shallot And Parmesan€5.50
Sautéed Mushrooms With Garlic, Parsley, Red Wine And Gorgonzola (V)€5.50
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Soup (4 of 4 items)
All Served With Sourdough Bread And Homemade Brown Scone 
French Onion Soup Gratinée With Gruyère Cheese Croûte€6.50
Cream Of Roma Tomato And Fresh Basil With Parmesan And Pine Nut Cream (V)€6.50
Field Mushroom Soup With Tarragon And Truffle Cream (V)€6.50
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Starters (5 of 9 items)
Ardsallagh Goats Cheese Mousse With Toasted Brioche, Grilled Poached Pear And Truffle Honey Dressing (V)€10.50
Baked Irish Clams With Tomatoes, Garlic, Sherry And Parsley, Crusty Country Loaf€9.50
Oak Smoked Irish Salmon With Pickled Caperberries, Lemon And Chive Cottage Cheese And Homemade Brown Scone€10.50
Antipasti Platter€9.00
Sautéed Portobello, Button And Cèpe Mushrooms With Garlic, Parsley, Red Wine And Gorgonzola, Toasted Sourdough Bread (V)€8.50
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Fish (5 of 5 items)
All Fish Served Is From Sustainable Sources 
Pan Fried Fillet Of Seatrout With Risotto Of Crab And Pea, Pickled Beetroot And Clam Salsa€21.00
Darne Of Irish Salmon With Mediterranean Prawns And Gremolata Dressing, Lyonnaise Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus And Sauce Hollandaise€23.00
Baked Halibut With Coco Bean And Chorizo Cassoulet, Rocket Pesto Dressing€27.00
Poached Fillet Of Hake With Carrot And Fennel Slaw, Orzo Pasta And Spinach, Pine Nuts, Overnight Tomatoes And Salsa Verde Dressing€24.00
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Meat (4 of 4 items)
Confit Of Duck Leg With Toulouse Sausage And Puy Lentils€19.00
Pan Roasted Quail Stuffed With Herbed Brioche, Apple And Smoked Bacon, Buttered Spatzle, Spiced Red Cabbage€23.00
Braised Shank Of Lamb And Garlic Pommes Purée, Honey Roasted Root Vegetables And Redcurrant Jus€19.00
8 Oz Rib Eye Steak With Creamed Champ Potatoes, Pommery Mustard And Shallot Butter, Crispy Onions€21.00
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Vegetarian Entrees (2 of 2 items)
Field Mushroom Risotto With Tarragon And White Truffle Froth And Aged Parmesan Cheese€16.00
Tomato And Goats Cheese Ravioli With Baby Spinach, Roasted Garlic And Oregano Cream€17.00
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Side Dishes (5 of 7 items)
Baby Fennel Gratin With Ricotta Cheese And Oregano€4.50
Spinach With Pine Nuts, Raisins And Garlic€3.50
Grilled Asparagus€4.00
Whipped Potatoes€3.50
Chipped Potatoes€3.00
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Sweets (5 of 6 items)
Artisan Irish Cheese Board With Chutney And Toasted Baguette€9.00
Classic Bitter Lemon Tart With Clotted Cream€6.50
Sticky Toffee And Date Pudding With Butterscotch Sauce And Mascarpone Ice Cream€6.00
Apple Tart Tatin With Caramel Sauce And Vanilla Seed Ice Cream€6.50
Warm Chocolate Fondant With Orange Yogurt Ice Cream€7.00
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Name: Exchange Hall Car Park
address: Exchange Hall
Tallaght
Rate: Overnight € 3.00
Opening Hours: 24 hrs, 7 days
Name: Royal College of Surgeons / St Stephens Green
address: Glovers Alley
City Centre South
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Name: ILAC Car Park
address: Parnell Street
City Centre North
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Cork City
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South Mall
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Dundrum
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address: Naas Road
Clondalkin
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Sandyford Industrial Estate
Sandyford
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Sandyford Industrial Estate
Sandyford
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Galway City
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Kilkenny City
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Limerick City
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Booterstown
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City Centre South
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address: 15/21 Ushers Quay
City Centre North
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address: Marlborough Street
City Centre North
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address: Dun Laoghaire
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address: Henry Street
Limerick City
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address: Newbridge
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address: Church Street
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Tullamore
Tullamore
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Ballyduff
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address: Gleeson Street
Athlone
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Dublin Road
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Name: Galway Coach Station
address: Fairgreen Road
Galway City
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Name: Hilton Hotel Limerick
address: Ennis Road
Limerick City
Rate: €1.50 per hour, max €12.00 per day
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address: Inchicore Road
Inchicore
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Name: Tallaght Exchange Hall
address: Exchange Hall
Tallaght
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address: Belgard Square West
Tallaght
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Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
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address: Belgard Square West
Tallaght
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Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
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