YOI Ramen in Dublin

28/07/2026: Very friendly and quick service – a glance was all it took! The restaurant is small, so reservations are absolutely necessary (well in advance). Now for the food: the vitello tonnato was simply perfect, as were the meatballs. The daily pasta dish was simply perfect. You can tell how much finesse goes into the dishes (the restaurant is popular for a reason). The pasta dishes with shrimp and ragu were also good, but didn't quite reach the level of the daily special. There's a large selection of wines, although we missed having a few non-alcoholic options. The focaccia and sourdough bread were unfortunately only average, and I would have liked the ladyfingers in the tiramisu to have been soaked in a stronger espresso and some pistachios sprinkled over the top. That would have perfected the tiramisu, as the cream had the perfect sweetness. Overall, the restaurant is definitely recommended.

25/07/2026: A truly unique dining experience in Ireland. This place deserves a Michelin star, at the very least. We were seated right next to the chef making fresh pasta by hand, which made the experience even more special! As an Italian, I'm quite picky when it comes to Italian food abroad, but this restaurant has nothing to envy from the best in Italy. In fact, it's better than many Italian restaurants I've been to. Places like this are what make Dublin such a great city!