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Dublin takeaways: The best restaurants to order from this weekend

Dublin takeaways do a fine job of feeding us and introducing us to exciting flavours and dishes.

From super spicy fare to traditional bites to everything in between, there are takeaways all over the city that are worth noting for their food.

Here are 51 of the very best takeaways in Dublin for you to try.

Read more: 60 of the best restaurants you need to try in Dublin

Saba To Go

Saba To Go has won a slew of awards and once you try the food, you will know exactly why.

The Thai and Vietnamese takeaway in Rathmines, Windy Arbour, Deansgrange, Baggot Street and South William Street serves up dishes including a variety of curries and noodles.

San Sab

With restaurants in Clontarf and Drumcondra, San Sab serves up incredible authentic Thai food as well as things like their Spice Bag, which is arguable the best spice bag in the city.

Diwali

Diwali is a stunning Indian dine-in restaurant as well as a Dublin takeaway on George's Street.

The restaurant's takeaway menu consists of all of the favourites plus opportunities to try authentic Indian dishes you might have never even heard of before.

Lin Kee

Lin Kee has a number of Dublin takeaways in Artane, North Strand, Santry, Cabra, Glasnevin and Swords.

It is perhaps one of the most popular Chinese takeaways in Dublin serving the classics such as 3-in-1s, chicken balls and spice bags.

Kathmandu KItchen

Kathmandu Kithcen, like the name would suggest, serves up Nepalese as well as Indian cuisine. The restaurants are located in the city centre and Malahide, and it's available to order here.

The Back Page

As well as a fantastic pub in Phibsborough, The Back Page serves delicious food such as pizzas which is available to order through Just Eat.

Pizza at The Back Page in Phibsborough (instagram.com/the_back_page)

Falafel

This Temple Bar spot serves up some of the best Middle Eastern cuisine in Dublin and is available to order on Deliveroo.

Umi Falafel

While we're on the subject of falafel from Dublin takeaways, Umi Falafel, with restaurants in the city centre, Rathmines and Ballsbridge, is available to order on Deliveroo. Pro tip: get the Palestinian Falafel wrap.

Mint Cottage

Mint Cottage in Raheny, which is also a popular spot for ambient indoor dining, has stellar reviews online with people praising the range of curries on the menu.

Kerala Kitchen

One of the most popular Indian takeaways in Dublin (and for good reason), Kerala Kitchen has restaurants on Baggot Street and in Stoneybatter.

Inspired by the light coastal flavours of Kerala in South India, the menu consists of aromatic curries, biriyanis, baked-to-order naans and grills straight from the tandoor.

Ruby's Pizza and Grill

Ruby's Pizza and Grill in Swords took home the Best of Ireland award at this year's Just Eat National Takeaway Awards.

If you've ever had the pizza or other dishes such as nachos and burgers, you'll know exactly why it was honoured.

Camile Thai

Camile Thai has restaurants all over Dublin and Ireland and serves up some of the best Thai cuisine the city has to offer. A seriously delicious dish on the menu is the Massaman Curry.

Camile Thai (camile.ie)

Cluck Chicken

Cluck Chicken in Walkinstown won the award for Best Newcomer at this year's Just Eat awards. Dishes on the menu include sticky wings, a variety of flavourful chicken tenders and loaded fries.

Bombay Pantry

Bombay Pantry in Glenageary is another award winning takeaway, known for serving delectable Indian cuisine in the form of curries and other unreal dishes.

It is also located in Ashtown, Rathfarnham, Rathmines, Walkinstown, Fairview and Clonskeagh, and is available to order on Just Eat.

Firehouse

Firehouse Pizza is located in Ballymun, Booterstown and Park West and serves up some seriously delicious pizza, with notable menu items you should try including the Pesto Chicken Pizza, the Philly Cheese Steak and the Towering Inferno.

Lemon Tree

Lemon Tree in Edenmore is perhaps the most popular Chinese takeaway in the area, known for doing the classics such as chicken curry and spice bags very, very well. It is available to order on Just Eat.

Mr Burrito

Mr Burrito has been delighting the people of Drumcondra and beyond since it opened in 2017.

Serving burritos, fajitas, nachos and other delicious Mexican grub, you're belly will be full and your wallet won't have too big of a dent in it with everything reasonably priced.

Zaytoon

While Zaytoon is a standard visit after any night out in the city centre, it is also a pretty delicious takeaway to enjoy at home, whether you're having drinks or not.

Serving kebabs along with other meals packed full of flavour and colour, it is available to order through Just Eat.

Yeeros

Yeeros in Phibsborough is another spot that is popular when it comes to kebabs and falafel. The restaurant's Mediterranean delights are available to order through Deliveroo.

Passion 4 Food

Passion 4 Food is located on Clanbrassil Street and on Camden Street, serving kebabs as well as burgers and chips. You can get it on the restaurant's website.

McGuinness Traditional Takeaway

This small family owned traditional takeaway serves the classics like burgers and pizzas as well as plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, and is available to order here.

Leo Burdock

Leo Burdock has shops in Rathmines, Temple Bar, Christchurch, Howth, Cookstown, East Wall and multiple other locations around Dublin, and is available to order via their website and through Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats.

A portion of fish and chips from Leo Burdock (PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images)

Neon Asian Street Food

Located on Camden Street, Neon Asian Street Food serves up quite a large range of small bites as well as more substantial meals, and is available to order through the restaurant's website.

Tadka House

Tadka House is an Indian restaurant in Rathmines and Greenhills with a focus on low-calorie meals and traditional Indian herbs and spices.

Vincenzos

Some of the most delicious pizza in town is what you'll get from Vincenzo's, as well as posh fries, wings, goujons and meatballs. It is located in Marino, Baldoyle and Finglas.

Dosa Dosa

Authentic South Indian delight dosa is what you'll get from this spot on Grand Canal Street.

It is absolutely packed full of flavour and it's something you might not have tried before, so it comes highly recommended by us.

Namaste India

Namaste India in Smithfield serves up daily specials, often giving you the option to try something you haven't before such as a Punjabi Ghobi, Bhuna or Kumbi, to name just a few. You can order it on Just Eat.

Krewe

Krewe is the definition of comfort food, serving things like mozzarella sticks, filthy burgers and all kinds of American style goodness. It is available to order on Deliveroo.

All Bar Chicken

All Bar Chicken on Capel Street serves what is some of the best chicken dishes in all of Dublin, including juicy chicken burgers, dumplings, wraps and loaded fries. It is available on Just Eat.

Sunflower

Templeogue is home to Sunflower, a Chinese takeaway that is known for serving one of the best spice bags in Dublin as well as various curry dishes.

Bullet Duck and Dumplings

Absolutely gorgeous Asian bites is what you can expect from Bullet Duck and Dumplings, which serves up exactly what the name promises.

Located on Mary Street and in Bray, it's available to order through the restaurant's website.

Mao at Home

Mao at Home is available to the fine people of Blanchardstown and Stillorgan who get to enjoy fresh and authentic Thai cuisine.

From the extensive menu you can order dishes like Crispy Orange Chicken, Hong Kong Chicken, Chilli Lime Beef and Thai Curry.

Rua Wood Fired Pizza

Rua Wood Fired Pizza in Phibsborough has plenty of meal deals which are ideal for sharing with pals.

With their stunning selection of signature pizzas, expect to be satisfied as you're almost guaranteed to find something you like on the menu. It can be ordered here.

Smokin Bones

Smokin Bones is one of the finest BBQ joints in Dublin. Expect things like juicy burgers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. It can be ordered on Deliveroo.

Janet's

One of the many delicious foodie delights available at Eatyard at The Bernard Shaw in Phibsborough, Janet's serves up a fine menu of dumplings that are packed with flavours you'll fall in love with.

It's available to order via Deliveroo and Uber Eats.

Mad Egg

Located at Charlotte Way, Millenium Walkway and Dundrum, Mad Egg is known for its Insta-worthy burgers and other dishes like their Hot Chick, Wild Thing, Honey Baby and The Goat. It is available to order via Mad Egg's website.

Musashi

If you're in the market for a bit of Asian cuisine this weekend, then Musashi should be on your radar if it's in your area.

There are restaurants in the IFSC, Sandymount and Blanchardstown serving up wings, Gyoza, sporing rolls, Katsu and ribs. You can order Musashi through their website.

Bunsen

Bunsen provides Dublin with what is likely one of the city's favourite burgers and its available to order to your home via Deliveroo.

There are restaurants in Blanchardstown, Ranelagh, Temple Bar and on Dame Street, Baggot Street, Wexford Street and South Anne Street.

Chimac

Chimac on Aungier Street brings a taste of Seoul to Dublin. Chimac comes from 'chi', short for chikin (Korean fried chicken) and 'mac' from 'maekju' (Korean for beer).

Available on Deliveroo, the menu includes a range of appetising chicken burgers, wings, sides and even poutine.

Chimac on Aungier Street is available to order through Deliveroo (instagram.com/chimacdublin)

DiFontaine's Pizza

DiFontaine's in Temple Bar may well be some of the most popular pizza around, with massive slices keeping Dubs full and fuelled for years now.

Available to order online, they have huge 20" pizzas available that will feed the family or your group of mates, with plenty of tasty toppings available.

Little Dumpling

If you haven't discovered Little Dumpling yet, it needs to be on your Dublin foodie bucket list.

It is the ideal taster experience as you can order portions of different kinds and pick and choose which ones to enjoy. You can order it here.

Seven Spice Chinese

The fine people of Clondalkin are in for a treat when it comes to their spice bag needs as the area is home to Seven Spice Chinese, which serves up a variety of spice bags that will more than satisfy your cravings.

Yummy Oriental

Not only do they serve up a classic spice box, they also offer a "super spice box" which comes with six ribs, eight chicken wings, crispy strips of chicken, crunchy chips, chilli, onions, spring onion and salt and chilli seasoning. You can order from Yummy Oriental here.

Boojum

The reason for Boojum's inclusion on the list (apart from the delicious burritos) is the deals such as the Boojum Twojum, which gets you two burritos (or burrito bowls), chips, salsa and two soft drinks for €24.95.

A pretty decent meal deal for you and the other half which you can order through Deliveroo.

Meltdown

Nothing but cheesy, gooey goodness is what to expect from Meltdown, which has Dublin takeaways on Leeson Street and Montague Street and is available to order via the restaurant's website.

Meltdown serves up some of the most mouth-watering toasties n the city (instagram.com/meltdowndublin)

My Meat Wagon

Naturally, hungry Dubs ordering from My Meat Wagon can expect scrumptiously meaty dishes with many deals on Deliveroo making it the ideal sharing takeaway.

Red Torch Ginger

If it's Thai food you're in the mood for this weekend, Red Torch Ginger, which is located on St Andrew Street, offers some deliciously colourful dishes.

Available to order through the restaurant's website, expect favourites such as Garlic and Black Pepper Beef, Green Chicken Curry and much more wholesome fare.

Box Burger

Although it's located in Bray, Box Burger delivers to various neighbourhoods in Dublin.

The menu includes drool worthy bits such as wings and of course, a variety of burgers that will make it hard for you to make your choice. You will simply want to try them all. You can order Box Burger via their website.

Dera Restaurant

If you're in the market for Indian or Pakistani takeaway this weekend, Dera Restaurant on Parnell Street is a good shout for just that. The restaurant promises real traditional Desi Pakistani and Indian cuisine and orders can be made via their website.

Shouk

Shouk offers some delicious Middle Eastern meals to share, so it's ideal if you're ordering with the other half, your family or your housemates.

It's available to order through Deliveroo.

A selection of Middle Eastern dishes at Shouk (Shouk / Facebook)

Casa Clontarf

Treat yourself to a true taste of Italy this weekend by ordering from Casa Clontarf.

The pizza is probably some of the best available to locals of Clontarf and other dishes on the menu include daytime specials such as baps and subs. You can order Casa Clontarf here

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