Il Vicolo in Galway

A lovely romantic spot over a river. Beautiful views from our seat or from the outdoor area. The food was excellent as was the wine selection. A very relaxed and memorable dinner.

Excellent food, we felt the Italian atmosphere on the flavours. The waiters team was super friendly and welcoming and we felt very good. Thanks very much, we will be back to try more of the delicious food 🙏

We walked into a packed Vicolo with great bosanova being played by a 4 piece group - turns out the lead singer is Brasilian Paulistano….a different collection of players every Sunday as there is so much talent in Galway. No table available before closing but we asked if we could at least have a drink at the full bar. Barman from Andalusia mixed a perfect martini and a table outside opened up. After delicious appetizers (amazing veggie plate is like nothing you have ever had ), we asked if a table had opened inside as it was getting chilly breezy out on the deck. They moved us inside for our main course - delicious pasta with shrooms and a light brown sauce. A dram of local Irish Whisky topped off a perfect last meal in Galway. Gracias y Hasta la próxima!

Great food, friendly staff and good live music

A quiet place to enjoy innovative dishes

One of the best dinners I’ve ever had! The staff and atmosphere are incredible. The gnocchi was the best I’ve ever eaten in my life!

First of all the decor atmosphere music and vibe of this restaurant is absolutely gorgeous! While it took a little wait for everything we were enjoying the surroundings. I ordered the lobster capeletti and the quail risotto with grape and seaweed. Lobster cappelletti in a saffron sauce arrived as two pieces of pasta with minimal lobster inside and the dish was salty I did not taste saffron the sauce was dark brown in color which confused me. This was okay I ate the dish and put it down to just an error excited for my main dish. The risotto arrived undercooked and tasteless with two tiny pieces of seaweed and 6 bite sized pieces of quail meat at various levels of cooking points. Staff immediately tried to rectify the situation which I greatly appreciated but we decided not to opt for more food. Fantastic surrounding and atmosphere but unfortunately the food did not meet expectations from the menu.

A wonderful place with a cozy atmosphere, delicious food and drinks at a reasonable price, and excellent service. I will definitely go back there again.

Tucked away in a former mill overlooking the River Corrib — Galway’s most iconic waterway — Il Vicolo is more than just a restaurant; it’s a fully immersive dining experience. The setting blends historical charm with modern elegance: intimate, warm, and effortlessly inviting, with a view that alone justifies the visit. The food is crafted with care and genuine passion. Each dish showcases thoughtful execution, with flavour pairings — often balancing sweet and savoury notes — that reflect both technical skill and restraint. Presentation is refined but unfussy; nothing feels out of place. Service is impeccable: attentive, friendly, and efficient without ever being intrusive. Prices are more than fair, especially when weighed against the quality of ingredients, the curated drinks selection, and the high standard of hospitality. Il Vicolo is a rare find — a place where Italian cooking is delivered with heart and precision, in a setting that encourages you to slow down and savour every detail.

Un restaurante muy bonito y cálido. Todo el personal de 10: ofrecen un trato excelente y buen servicio. La pasta riquísima. También tienen cócteles y buena música. Sin duda repetiriamos