EATin'IT in Blarney

Italian vetted pizzeria, best pizza I've ever had outside of Italy. Small place, family owned. Recommended

This place was an unexpected gem to find in Blarney Ireland. We have been to Turin italy and the owner is also from Turin and the food shows it. Everything was absolutely delicious best pizza in Ireland. We will diffinitly be back to this place.

Today, for lunch with colleagues we're traveling with, we were looking for a place to eat after visiting the local castle, and drawn by the colors of home, we headed to Ilenia's restaurant. As always, we're a bit wary of Italian restaurants abroad, especially in small towns, but after a few days of pub food, carbonara began to call insistently. We found a lovely, friendly atmosphere, delicious pizza, and excellent tiramisu, just like the one we eat at home. Ilenia was super enthusiastic and told us about her new life in Ireland, which she's had with her husband of 10 years. What can I say? If you're in the area or even a few kilometers away, go to this restaurant, which reminds us of home cooking, which for us traveling travelers can sometimes be a mirage. N.B. Next time, we'll try the pasta 😁

Me and my mom had a very tasty Diavola pizza and Spaghetti Carbonara, and the waitress was really nice and friendly

Top-tier pizza and friendly staff

Absolutely amazing pasta and lasagna. Very friendly staff and owner. Only nice impression

I know you shouldn't seek out Italian food abroad, but... after days of fish & chips, burgers, stews, potatoes, and more burgers... we've been craving pizza. We discovered this little place by chance on the last night of our vacation. It's run by an Italian couple. We had a choice between pizza and pasta, but we opted for pizza. It turned out to be an excellent choice! Crispy, light, and easy to digest. For dessert, we couldn't miss out on a delicious tiramisu. Prices aren't comparable to ours, but definitely in line with what you spend around here. Congratulations guys, it was truly a pleasure!!

(Traducido por Google) Me encantó. Comida sabrosa. La gente es muy amable. Un lugar encantador y alegre. (Original) I loved it. Food tasty. People so nice. A lovely cheerful place

After a full day exploring the beauty and history of Blarney Castle, an unexpected bus delay led us to discover Amore Italiano—and it turned out to be the highlight of our evening. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service was attentive without being intrusive. The pizza immediately impressed us with its thin, crispy crust, reminiscent of Mod Pizza back home, a personal favorite of mine. It struck the perfect balance between crunch and chew, with toppings that were fresh and flavorful. However, the true standout of the meal was the pasta. It was incredibly fresh, clearly made with quality ingredients and cooked to perfection. Every bite was rich, comforting, and full of authentic flavor. The salad was another pleasant surprise—vibrant, crisp, and well-dressed, offering a refreshing contrast to the heartier dishes. Amore Italiano exceeded our expectations in every way. What started as a detour turned into a memorable dining experience that I would gladly recommend to anyone visiting the area. If you're near Blarney and craving great Italian food in a cozy setting, this spot should be at the top of your list.

Había escrito una crítica brillante de este restaurante dos días, ya que los 7 de nosotros habíamos disfrutado mucho de nuestra comida y la dueña parecía encantadora cuando le preguntó si todo estaba bien y le dijimos que todo estaba delicioso. Hoy sin embargo fue diferente - pedimos 3 lasañas - dos salieron como se esperaba, crujiente capa superior de queso, salsa blanca, boloñesa, pasta. Al mío, por otro lado, le faltaba la capa superior. La capa superior era solo boloñesa - ninguna capa superior crujiente en absoluto. Era como si la capa superior se hubiera quemado en el horno, así que se la quitaron y la sirvieron. Le expliqué amablemente a la camarera que a la mía le faltaba una de las partes más bonitas de lasaña. Llevó el plato a la cocina y el dueño volvió con él. Ella me puso delante y me contradijo diciendo que la mía era exactamente la misma que las otras dos que todos podíamos ver claramente que no era. Ella procedió a tomar mi tenedor y tirar de él a través del plato mostrándome la pasta que iba a través del plato. Le expliqué de nuevo que a la mía claramente le faltaba la capa superior de queso, etc., que para mí es una de las partes más agradables, pero ella en voz alta me contradijo de nuevo y volvió a la cocina diciendo que si quieres que se caliente más házmelo saber... Me comí la lasaña ya que todos los demás tenían su comida y tenía hambre, pero en retrospectiva debería haberla devuelto y no pagado por ella. Parece que la dueña es encantadora y amable una vez que todo está bien con los platos, pero si te quejas ella no le gusta, te contradecirá y no tratará de rectificar el problema. Qué pena. No regresaremos debido a la forma en que se manejó el problema. Admite cuando el cliente tiene razón cuando puedes verlo claramente por ti mismo y obviamente saber que eres el chef y entonces es posible que no tengas una mala crítica en el futuro. Qué pena.