Il Vicolo in Galway

One of the best meals I've ever had. Amazing authentic atmosphere & wonderfully kind staff and owner. Special shout-out to Jacopo for the outstanding service. Grazie mille! Highly recommend if you're in the area and if you're not, book a flight.

A charming place on the canal! They served focaccia at the beginning with the most divine olive oil and balsamic vinegar—a fantastic start. Then we got the ravioli starter and spaghetti carbonara. The ravioli knocked it out of the park!! We could've eaten four plates of that, easy. The fresh homemade pasta was the star of the carbonara dish. All in all, good vibes, good service, good food.

An unassuming spot located right by the river in downtown Galway. Nestled in the lower level of an office space. Right upon entering your environment is transformed into an ambient, cozy, upscale Italian eatery. The service is on a different level compared to other local pubs/eateries. There is a mix of international waiters/waitresses seamlessly working as a team to provide informed, friendly, and prompt service. Everyone is kind and considerate, and readily willing to help navigate the less wider-known corners of the menu. The timing of the plates arriving is perfect, leaving just enough time to breathe and settle without taking too long to feel as though you’re waiting. The food was wonderful. Extra care was clearly taken in creating the presentation and experience of every dish. The bread and cheese board was an incredible spread, even for the small size, with enough flavor variation for 3 meals. The pastas are incredibly portioned and the richness of the flavors shines brightly. The lamb, was cooked to perfection, with all of the accompaniments being plentiful in their portions. The dessert was also phenomenal. The tight, dark and cozy ambience mixed with the superb service and food makes this a true 5/5 for me. Would love to return over and over.

Such a lovely experience. All of the staff were so incredibly kind and accommodating. We were sat at a table near the window overlooking a creek and it was so captivating. Highly recommend the meat and cheese plate! Could have eaten one just for dinner, it was so good. Would come back just to eat here.

Amazing food & exceptional service. They made the night special. Will definitely be back. Cheers.

Food was decent, mains took an hour to get to our table after we ordered and there was no changing table available, the best option for changing my sons diaper was to push two chairs together in the bathroom hallway.

We stopped by for a drink after a walk and were amazed by the atmosphere, service, and ambiance! Truly something different – the staff is unique, and the natural setting, with a river flowing beneath the restaurant, creates pure magic and has a rejuvenating effect on the body. I highly recommend seeing and experiencing this for yourself!

Lovely food and really nice and knowledgeable staff. Ate too much lol loved the beer also. Spent too much but will know for next time.

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

Visitamos Galway regularmente y no podemos creer que no hayamos estado aquí antes. Mientras que nuestra visita fue en una fría noche de marzo, tienen un patio con vistas al Corrib que estoy seguro de que sería impresionante en los días cálidos. Sólo vinimos por una bebida que era encantador. El bar y restaurante están en 3 habitaciones diferentes con paredes de piedra preciosas, tenía un poco de una sensación de bodega al respecto. El servicio fue encantador, muy amable. Sin duda volveremos para una comida.