A New Chapter of Indian Dining

India’s cuisine is a journey across regions, spices, and stories. At Doolally, we bring that journey to life through a modern expression of Indian cooking we call New Indian.

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Top-down close-up of a regional Indian curry in a dark hand-glazed ceramic bowl at Doolally Dublin

The Spirit of New Indian Cuisine

A modern interpretation of India’s diverse culinary heritage.

At Doolally, we celebrate the depth and diversity of Indian cuisine through a modern, food-first lens.

Regional dishes, bold flavours, and warm hospitality brought together in a setting that feels elevated, intimate, and inviting.

It is a collection of many.

Guests sharing Sea Bass Moilee, idli rolls and chutneys at Doolally Dublin with a pink coupe cocktail on the table

Stories Behind Every Dish

Every plate at Doolally reflects the rich diversity of Indian cuisine.
Top-down close-up of a regional Indian curry in a dark hand-glazed ceramic bowl at Doolally Dublin
Guest spooning a kulfi-style Indian dessert on a slate plate at Doolally Dublin with a mango drink alongside
Doolally kitchen team of three chefs at the open kitchen pass on Richmond Street in Dublin 2
Guest at Doolally Dublin in a knit collar sweater raising a glass of red wine over modern Indian starters
Two guests at Doolally Dublin enjoying a foamy yellow cocktail and an amber whiskey drink at the table
Bartender pouring a cocktail at the Doolally Dublin bar with brass shakers and vintage pendant lighting
Top-down close-up of a regional Indian curry in a dark hand-glazed ceramic bowl at Doolally Dublin
Guest spooning a kulfi-style Indian dessert on a slate plate at Doolally Dublin with a mango drink alongside
Doolally kitchen team of three chefs at the open kitchen pass on Richmond Street in Dublin 2
Guest at Doolally Dublin in a knit collar sweater raising a glass of red wine over modern Indian starters
Two guests at Doolally Dublin enjoying a foamy yellow cocktail and an amber whiskey drink at the table
Bartender pouring a cocktail at the Doolally Dublin bar with brass shakers and vintage pendant lighting

From Kashmir to the coast, our menu brings together dishes shaped by place, tradition, and modern interpretation.

Designed not just to be eaten, but to be experienced.

Chef Vipin Kishore joined Doolally in 2019 as part of the team brought from India to shape the restaurant’s culinary identity. With extensive academic training and experience working alongside chefs from some of India’s most respected hospitality institutions, he brings a deep understanding of regional Indian cuisine to the kitchen.

"For me, cooking is about telling the story of where a dish comes from; the place, the people, and the culture behind it."
Vipin Kishore
Vipin Kishore, Head Chef at Doolally Dublin, in chef whites with arms crossed and dark-framed glasses
Arvine Goorwappa, Front of House at Doolally Dublin 2, smiling in a pale blue collared shirt

Arvine Goorwappa leads the front of house at Doolally with a on warmth, consistency, and attention to detail. With over 20 years in hospitality across Mauritius, Dubai, and Dublin, he brings a depth of experience shaped by high standard environments and a clear of what great service feels like. His approach is since. Every gest should feel valued and every visit should flow effortlessly from start to finish

Arvine Goorwappa

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Chef Vipin Kishore of Doolally Dublin in chef whites at a polished dining table with a green-tile back wall

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Sea Bass Moilee on a blue ceramic plate with cherry tomatoes, lemon wedge and yellow coconut-curry sauce at Doolally Dublin

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