Il Fornaio in Dublin

Great food. Not too much space but they were very good to squeeze us in without a booking.

We came across this restaurant by chance, one of the few open after 9pm, especially on a Monday evening. As an Italian, I usually avoid Italian restaurants abroad because they are often disappointing. However, this time I had to change my mind. The pizza was excellent, worthy of the best Italian pizzerias, with quality ingredients, cooked in a professional oven. The staff was kind and friendly, and the place, although small, was well kept and clean. Absolutely recommended!

Best pizza in Dublin. I have been 4 years in Dublin and is by far the best pizza. The place is very small what is not great but they always try to accomodate you. Staff is nice and young

Went with colleagues for lunch. The caprese was a disappointment, especially the mozarella tasted like plastic. Rest of the food (pizza, specials) was fine. Service was great but it's a bit noisy.

A bit of authentic Italy in Dublin. We left Italy in the morning and arrived in Dublin by 17:00 and felt like having more Italian food. This place made us feel like we were still in Italy. The food was amazing-one of the best pizzas I ever had with top notch ingredients and cooked to perfection. The shrimp appetizer was outstanding and the pasta-excellent. On top of having all this great food was an amazing, friendly staff which spoke Italian and they were attentive and friendly.

Fui a Il Fornaio con algunos amigos y en general fue una buena experiencia. Todos comimos pizza, la base era buena aunque algunos de los ingredientes no eran de la mejor calidad, especialmente teniendo en cuenta el precio. Las bebidas eran buenas y el servicio atento y amable a pesar de estar muy ocupado. Sin duda volvería por pizza.

We recently stopped by this Italian restaurant for lunch while attending an event at the 3Arena. The space is small but cozy, offering an authentic Italian atmosphere that feels inviting at first glance. Upon arrival, the chef greeted us with “Table for two?” but quickly followed with, “Do you have a reservation?” in a rather abrupt manner. Given that the restaurant was nearly empty at the time—just one other table that left shortly after we sat down—it felt unnecessary. Even during our visit, only about four more tables filled up, leaving us puzzled as to why reservations seemed such a priority. The food was a mix of highs and lows. The bruschetta featured unusually large chunks of tomato, which wasn’t what we’d typically expect from Italian-style bruschetta, leaving us a little underwhelmed. Traditionally, bruschetta is topped with finely diced tomatoes to ensure a harmonious blend of flavours and ease of eating, so this deviation felt off. The pizza was tasty but overly juicy and runny, making it difficult to eat without spilling the toppings. While Neapolitan pizzas can have a soft and slightly moist centre due to fresh ingredients, this one crossed the line into excessive. It didn’t align with traditional Italian pizza preparation or even photos we’d seen in other reviews, which made it a bit disappointing. The service was prompt, though the staff carried an air of rudeness that was hard to overlook. Despite arriving soaked from a downpour, we were dressed smartly and made an effort to be polite, so the attitude felt uncalled for. Overall, while the food wasn’t bad, the service and atmosphere left much to be desired. Unfortunately, this experience didn’t leave us inclined to return.

Food was delicious, very authentic. Service was kind and quick. Delightful dinner experience.

The is a small but classy restaurant that punches really well. I had the salmon and prawn tagliatelle special and it was absolutely delicious. My wife had the diavola pizza and her only complaint was that she couldn't finish it. The food was fantastic! Service was lovely and friendly too. Excellent value for money considering its proximity to the 3 Arena. Great job team!

Sympa ce petit italien authentique Plats de pâtes et pizzas simples et bons Petite salle ambiance familiale Bon accueil Tarifs très modiques