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Sparks Bistro

Unit 3, Block C, Smithfield, D07 YAA6 Dublin

Closed now · opens 11:30

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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 12 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 12 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Starters
Italian Bruschetta (V)vegetarian
9.95
Bruschetta — Crusty bread, garlic butter, cherry tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs
Chorizo & Prawn Picante
16.95
Chorizo and Prawn Picante — Tiger prawns, spicy chorizo, garlic butter, crusty bread
estimate≈ 480 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Frittura Mista
15.95
Crispy fried prawns and calamari with sweet chilli dip
estimate≈ 550 kcal30 g carbs
East Coast Mussels
14.95
Steamed Mussels — Steamed mussels, garlic, fresh dill, choice of white wine creamy sauce or tomato sauce
estimate≈ 350 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Chicken wings
13.95
Deep fried chicken wings in a choice of BBQ or hot sauce-served with blue cheese dip & celery sticks
estimate≈ 620 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Chicken Tenders
11.95
Deep fried chicken tenders, garlic dip
estimate≈ 510 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Brie Cheese (V)vegetarian
12.95
Fried Brie Cheese — Deep fried brie cheese, rocket, cranberry sauce
estimate≈ 450 kcal25 g carbs
Antipasti
15.95
Selection of Italian cold meat, sun-dried tomato, olives, artichoke, crusty bread
estimate≈ 420 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 66
Arancini
12.95
Homemade breaded Italian rice balls, stuffed with mozzarella cheese, garlic sauce
estimate≈ 480 kcal45 g carbs
Salads
Classic Chicken Caesar Salad
16.95
Chicken Caesar Salad — Grilled chicken fillet, Romaine lettuce, crispy bacon, croutons, shaved parmesan & Caesar dressing
estimate≈ 680 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Mediterranean Salad
16.95
Mixed leaves, grilled chicken fillet, roasted peppers, black olives, sun-dried tomato, cucumber, cherry tomato, house dressing
estimate≈ 520 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Caprese Salad (V)vegetarian
15.95
Caprese Salad — Beef tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil leaves, pesto dressing
estimate≈ 480 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Pasta Dishes
Lobster & Crab Meat Ravioli
22.95
Lobster and Crab Ravioli — Ravioli pasta filled with lobster & crab meat, sun-dried tomato sauce
estimate≈ 650 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 67
Tagliatelle Pollo Siciliana
19.95
Chicken, spicy Italian sausage, wilted spinach, spring onion, white wine creamy sauce
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbs
Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli (V)vegetarian
18.95
Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli — Ravioli pasta filled with ricotta cheese & spinach, pine nut creamy pesto sauce
estimate≈ 720 kcal52 g carbs
Spaghetti Frutti di Mare
23.95
Fresh mussels, king prawns, squid, baby clams in light creamy or tomato sauce
estimate≈ 610 kcal58 g carbsbalanced 73
Penne Arrabiata (V)vegetarian
17.95
Penne Arrabiata — Diced garlic, fresh chilli, basil, white wine tomato sauce
estimate≈ 580 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 78
Spaghetti Carbonara
18.95
Bacon, egg yolk, parmesan cheese, creamy sauce
estimate≈ 780 kcal55 g carbs
Tagliatelle Primavera (V)vegetarian
18.95
Tagliatelle Primavera — Roasted vegetables, fresh basil, rosé wine sauce, shaved parmesan
estimate≈ 640 kcal58 g carbs
Penne Pollo Funghi
19.95
Diced chicken, mushrooms, creamy sauce
estimate≈ 750 kcal52 g carbs
Meat Dishes
Wicklow Lamb Chops
31.95
Lamb Chops — Chargrilled marinated lamb chops, mash potatoes, roasted vegetables, homemade gravy sauce
estimate≈ 780 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 72
Sliced Fillet of Steak
33.95
Fillet Steak — Garlic potatoes, sautéed onions & mixed peppers, pepper sauce
estimate≈ 720 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Angus Striploin
33.95
Angus Striploin Steak — 10 Oz dry-aged angus striploin steak, hand cut chips, sautéed onions & mushrooms, creamy mushroom or pepper sauce
estimate≈ 950 kcal45 g carbs
Chicken Parmaham
22.95
Grilled chicken fillet topped with Parma ham & melted cheese, rosé wine sauce, hand cut chips
estimate≈ 880 kcal42 g carbs
Sparks Curry
23.95
Diced chicken or beef, mixed peppers, onions, curry sauce, saffron rice, hand cut chips
estimate≈ 920 kcal75 g carbs
Roast Duck
26.95
Roast duck in a wholegrain mustard sauce, mash potatoes & roasted vegetables
estimate≈ 750 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Burgers
Beef Burger
19.95
Lettuce, beef tomato, red onion, cheddar cheese, Irish bacon, gherkins, burger sauce, brioche burger bun, hand cut chips
estimate≈ 1050 kcal65 g carbs
Chicken Burger
18.95
Lettuce, beef tomato, red onion, grilled chicken fillet, burger sauce, brioche burger bun, hand cut chips
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbs
Seafood Dishes
Roast Salmonpescatarian
26.95
Fillet of salmon, Cajun baby potatoes, broccoli spears, sun-dried tomato salad, lemon dill sauce
estimate≈ 620 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Seabasspescatarian
27.95
Fillet of seabass, king prawns, garlic potatoes, julienne vegetables, lemon dill sauce
estimate≈ 580 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Gamberonipescatarian
27.95
Marinated tiger prawns, spring onions, rosé wine sauce, tagliatelle all’ aglio
estimate≈ 680 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 67
Fish & Chipspescatarian
20.95
Fish and Chips — Beer battered cod, hand cut chips, homemade tartar sauce
estimate≈ 850 kcal65 g carbs
Side Orders
Hand cut chipsvegan
4.95
Chips
estimate≈ 450 kcal45 g carbs
Mixed vegetablesvegetarian
6.95
estimate≈ 120 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Side saladvegetarian
6.95
estimate≈ 150 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Sautéed onions & mushroomsvegetarian
5.95
Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms
estimate≈ 180 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Garlic potatoesvegetarian
5.95
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs
Sautéed Spinach & green beansvegetarian
6.95
Sautéed Spinach and Green Beans
estimate≈ 110 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Pizza
Pizza Margheritavegetarian
15.95
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese
estimate≈ 800 kcal70 g carbs
Pizza Siciliana
18.95
Pepperoni
estimate≈ 950 kcal70 g carbs
Pizza Tricolore
19.95
Buffalo mozzarella, diced tomato, Parma ham, rocket & parmesan shaving
estimate≈ 950 kcal85 g carbs
Pizza Fiorentinavegetarian
19.95
Spinach, mushrooms , olives, egg
estimate≈ 880 kcal82 g carbsbalanced 66
Pizza Hawaian
17.95
Pizza Hawaiian — Ham & pineapple
estimate≈ 920 kcal95 g carbs
Pizza Frutti di Marepescatarian
20.95
Mixed seafood
estimate≈ 850 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 73
Pizza Casa
18.95
Ham & mushrooms
estimate≈ 890 kcal84 g carbsbalanced 65
Pizza Picante
19.95
Spicy beef mince & topped with egg
estimate≈ 980 kcal82 g carbs
Pizza Vegetarian (V)vegetarian
18.95
Pizza Vegetarian — Peppers, onions, mushrooms & sweetcorn
estimate≈ 840 kcal90 g carbsbalanced 73
Sparks Meatlovers
20.95
Sparks Meatlovers Pizza — Pepperoni, ham, salami, chorizo, parmaham & red onions
estimate≈ 1150 kcal80 g carbs
Pizza Manzo
20.95
Strips fillet of beef, onions & chilli
estimate≈ 920 kcal82 g carbs
Greek Pizzavegetarian
18.95
Feta cheese, green pepper, black olives, jalapeno, cherry tomato & basil
estimate≈ 880 kcal82 g carbsbalanced 66
Pizza BBQ Chicken
18.95
BBQ Chicken Pizza — Chicken, red onions, BBQ sauce
estimate≈ 960 kcal98 g carbs
Pulled Pork Pizza
18.95
Pulled pork, pepperoni, cheddar cheese, red onions
estimate≈ 1100 kcal85 g carbs
Pizza Calzone
18.95
Ham, mushroom & egg
estimate≈ 980 kcal88 g carbs
Pizza Qautro Formaggivegetarian
18.95
Quattro Formaggi Pizza — Four cheese, little tomato sauce
estimate≈ 1050 kcal80 g carbs
Additional Topping
1.50
Additional Pizza Topping
estimate≈ 50 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Extra Prawns
4.00
estimate≈ 80 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Extra Chicken
3.00
estimate≈ 70 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
LUNCH MENU
Soup of the Day
8.50
served with soda bread
estimate≈ 450 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 69
SANDWICHES
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
14.00
Grilled chicken, roasted peppers, rocket, pesto, ciabatta bread
estimate≈ 650 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 67
Mediterranean Sandwich (V)vegetarian
14.00
Mediterranean Sandwich — Roasted portobello mushroom, zucchini, eggplant & bell pepper, feta cheese, rocket, pesto, ciabatta bread
estimate≈ 580 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 66
Steak Sandwich
18.95
Fillet steak, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, mozzarella, ciabatta loaf, hand cut chips, pepper sauce
estimate≈ 1150 kcal95 g carbs
Pulled Pork Wrap
14.00
Pulled pork, Romaine lettuce, cheddar cheese, red onions, bbq sauce, tortilla wrap
estimate≈ 780 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 68
Chicken Caesar Wrap
14.00
Grilled chicken, Romaine lettuce, crispy bacon, tomato, Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, tortilla wrap
estimate≈ 720 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Mexican Chicken Fajita Wrap
14.00
Grilled chicken, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, salsa & jalapeños
estimate≈ 750 kcal48 g carbsbalanced 73
Tuna Wrap
14.00
Tuna, lettuce, sweetcorn, red onion, mayo, cheddar cheese
estimate≈ 680 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
BURGERS
Beef Burger
17.95
Irish Angus beef burger, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheddar cheese, burger sauce – served with hand-cut chips
estimate≈ 1100 kcal85 g carbs
Chicken Fillet Burger
17.95
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, burger sauce - served with hand-cut chips
estimate≈ 950 kcal80 g carbs
SALADS
Chicken Caesar Salad
14.95
Grilled chicken, Romaine lettuce, crispy bacon, croutons, Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan
estimate≈ 550 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Cajun Chicken Salad
14.95
Cajun chicken strips, mixed leaves, roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, house dressing
estimate≈ 480 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Prosciutto Capresse Salad
14.95
Prosciutto Caprese Salad — Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, prosciutto, extra virgin olive oil
estimate≈ 420 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Tuna Saladpescatarian
14.95
Tuna chunks, mixed leaves, black olives, sweetcorn, red onions, capers, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil
estimate≈ 450 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
CHICKEN DISHES
Chicken Marsala
17.95
Grilled chicken topped with Gruyere cheese, mash potatoes, creamy Marsala sauce
estimate≈ 850 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Chicken Alla King
17.95
Grilled chicken, onions, mushrooms, garlic, creamy sauce – served with hand-cut chips
estimate≈ 920 kcal65 g carbs
Chicken Chorizo
17.95
Grilled chicken, spicy chorizo, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomato sauce – served with hand-cut chips
estimate≈ 980 kcal62 g carbs
Chicken Parmigiana
17.95
Breaded chicken breast topped with melted mozzarella cheese & napolitana sauce - served with spaghetti pomodoro
estimate≈ 950 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 69
Chicken Fiorentina
17.95
Grilled chicken, spinach, melted cheese, creamy sauce – served with hand-cut chips
estimate≈ 920 kcal65 g carbs
Chicken Cacciatore
17.95
Grilled chicken, mixed peppers, onion, mushroom, tomato sauce – served with hand-cut chips
estimate≈ 880 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 65
Chicken Curry
17.95
Diced chicken fillet, chunky vegetables in homemade curry sauce - served with rice & hand-cut chips
estimate≈ 1100 kcal95 g carbs
BEEF & FISH
Manzo Picante
18.95
Marinated fillet of beef strips, onions, olives, garlic, red wine sauce – served with hand-cut chips
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbs
Fish & Chipspescatarian
17.95
Fish and Chips — Deep fried golden battered fillet of cod– served with hand-cut chips & homemade tartar sauce
estimate≈ 980 kcal85 g carbs
PASTA
Steak Strips Tagliatelle
18.95
Fillet of beef strips, broccoli, mixed peppers, aglio e olio sauce
estimate≈ 780 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 70
Penne Chicken Carbonara
16.95
Diced chicken, bacon, egg yolk, creamy sauce
estimate≈ 850 kcal62 g carbs
Penne Primavera ( V )vegetarian
16.95
Penne Primavera — Roasted vegetables, garlic, shaved parmesan, rosé sauce
estimate≈ 680 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 66
Spaghetti Frutti di Marepescatarian
18.95
Mixed seafood, garlic, olive oil in white wine tomato sauce or light creamy sauce
estimate≈ 620 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 77
Tagliatelle Mamma Mia
16.95
Diced chicken, mushrooms, white creamy sauce
estimate≈ 810 kcal64 g carbs
Fettucine Giardino (V)vegetarian
16.95
Fettucine Giardino — Courgette julienne , peas, wilted spinach, white creamy sauce
estimate≈ 650 kcal62 g carbs
Spaghetti Soprano
16.95
Traditional Italian style homemade meatballs in a rich tomato sauce
estimate≈ 740 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 77
Penne Pollo Picante
16.95
Diced chicken in spicy arrabiata sauce
estimate≈ 660 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 77
Tagliatelle Monte Verde
16.95
Chicken, toasted pine nuts, parmesan, pesto creamy sauce
estimate≈ 880 kcal62 g carbs
Fettucine con Salmonepescatarian
18.95
Smoked salmon, tiger prawns, creamy dill sauce
estimate≈ 790 kcal60 g carbs
Penne Romana
16.95
Chicken, mushrooms, garlic, rosé sauce
estimate≈ 720 kcal66 g carbsbalanced 71

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Protein-rich mains and salads

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

The menu offers various meat and fish dishes with low carbohydrates. The salads are good choices for a light meal.

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Address
Unit 3, Block C, Smithfield, D07 YAA6 Dublin
Hours
Mon11:30–22:00
Tue11:30–22:00
Wed11:30–22:00
Thu11:30–22:00
Fri11:30–22:00
Sat11:30–22:00
Sunclosed
Conflicting info on Bank Holidays: one section says 11:30-10pm, footer says Closed. Breakfast from 9am
Contact
+35318730003 info@sparksbistro.com
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), sparksbistro.com/
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