Rotana Cafe, just a stone’s throw from Portobello Bridge on Richmond Street serves up authentic Lebanese food in a warm atmospheric surrounding. The cozy dining area features dimly lit lamps, candles, and a welcoming electric fire to warm you up on even the wettest of Dublin nights.

At times the extensive menu can feel more confusing than helpful, as they offer several of the same dishes for different prices depending on what time of day you order. However, the large menu allows Rotana to offer a variety of classic Lebanese food at a reasonable price (most mains are between €10- €14). While the prices might be deemed a bit out of reach for an average student dinner, the dishes are large and easily sharable.

The falafel sandwich comprised of two large wraps stuffed full of falafel, mixed vegetables, pickles, tahini, with the option of five further fillings for a euro more each. The falafel was well seasoned and the addition of hummus complemented the tart taste of the pickles. In addition, Rotana offers an outdoor shisha area and a bring your own beer and wine option with free corkage for two courses or more.