Mezzo Italian Restaurant in Tullamore

From the outside, this little Italian restaurant is wonderfully unassuming — simple, modest and easy to pass without realising what is waiting inside. I passed by the front door many times without going in because I said I’d go somewhere that I knew. Big mistake… The moment you step through the door, it feels almost as though you have stepped off a boat and onto the Italian shores. There is something incredibly authentic about the whole experience. The décor is basic, but it works perfectly. Nothing feels overdone, pretentious or staged. However, instead, it has that relaxed, welcoming charm you associate with a genuine family-run restaurant in Italy. The atmosphere is warm, intimate and full of character. And then there is the food. It is simply exquisite. I have eaten here many times, tried a variety of dishes, visited at different times of the day and come with everything from a small group to a much larger gathering. I’ve had people accompany me who are difficult to please, elderly, toddlers and more… and I have genuinely never been disappointed. Not once. What makes it even more special is that I never originally planned to discover this place. I happened upon it almost by chance, and it has since become one of those restaurants I know I can rely on every single time. When I want to show off, I bring people here. The high quality of the food and the sheer culinary skill required to create such cuisine is evident in every dish. There is no pretension here, just beautiful Italian food, a wonderful atmosphere and the warmth of a family-run business that clearly takes pride in what it does. It is a little piece of Italy hidden away in an Irish town. It’s the kind of place you leave already thinking about when you can come back again. An absolute hidden gem. We have visited Italy a few times now and not once have we experienced food that could be compared to that consistent standard of cuisine outside of the country of Italy. Other Italian restaurants simply cannot compete.

Love the tomato soup & ravioli & cheese pizza

Food was delicious. I hadn't eaten such a delicious soup in a long time. My husband ordered the Calzone pizza twice because he enjoyed it so much. We will definitely be coming back! Thanks a lot ...

After both having a pretty awful day, we decided to call into this restaurant on a Thursday evening with our two kids (one toddler and one baby) From the moment we walked in, the service was absolutely perfect. The staff were welcoming and accommodating with the kids, which made the whole experience stress-free. The food was exceptional. I had the Chicken Arrabbiata, and as someone who orders it whenever I visit an Italian restaurant, I can honestly say it was the nicest I've ever had. It was cooked to perfection and full of flavour. We walked in feeling exhausted and fed up, and we left happy, full, and smiling. Sometimes a great meal and fantastic service can completely turn your day around, and that's exactly what happened here. Thank you – we'll definitely be back!

Great food, wonderful service and they are always on top of allergen control