The best restaurantsof italian

27/02/2026: On the way from Cork and my friend and I needed to go to the bathroom so spotted a Circle K and thought I was going in the shop but no I had gone into Stone Oven Bistro what a find. We ordered a pizza to share the girl that served us was excellent had a smile and a chat with all customers it was a pleasure to be in her company. The pizza arrived very quick and I’d almost drive from galway to get another it was fantastic. I highly recommend this. If I’m down your way again I will definitely call in

21/02/2026: I have eaten here a few times now. Absolutely delicious food. Authentic and great portions.

26/02/2026: Absolutely brilliant place, food is some of the best I’ve ever had. If I’m ever in Cork again, I will be back. Thank you so much for making this work trip a little easier.

21/02/2026: Nice place, very friendly staff.

17/02/2026: Great traditional Italian food and drinks! We eat here often.

30/12/2025: The homemade pasta was delicious; we didn't try anything else. The service was excellent, and the quality was good value for money.

07/01/2026: "Had an amazing experience at Oratory Pizza! The crust was perfectly crispy, and the toppings were fresh and flavorful. Truly one of the best pizzas I've had in a while. The staff was friendly, and the service was quick. Highly recommended for any pizza lover!"

07/01/2026: "L-ovely place with delicious food! My family and really enjoyed the pizza. Great atmosphere and very welcoming staff. 10/10!"

28/02/2026: Great authentic italian food, cozy, and the staff were great.

28/02/2026: Amazing and AUTHENTIC italian food and ambiance, got so nostalgic from rome while being in this place. Giuseppe, Miguel y Jose were absolutely amazing. Had the pleasure of meeting the chef Klaudio and you can tell by the taste of the food how much passion is out into this place. Can’t miss it.

16/03/2026: Riccardo and his team hosted my father's 80th birthday. The team was amazing with the party planning, menus etc. We are so glad that we picked Bellagio for my father's 80th and family reunion (my father having grown up in Terenure). We could not have hoped for a better place to celebrate than at Bellagio. The food and everything was exceptional, the pasta, pizza, tiramisu a delight. The restaurant was clearly well liked as it was busy and had a lovely atmosphere. Bellagio was also spotlessly clean.

05/01/2026: Staff are incredibly vivacious and attentive. Food amazing.

23/02/2026: Reviewing based on both visits to this venue. The first one (in 2024) was fab with a true speakeasy vibe and some lovely cocktails. However, I was turned away this evening from my booking which I had rearranged for an earlier time (40mins early) due to a change in our dinner reservation. This was agreed with the venue but we were turned away when we arrived (after organising our trip back to suit the last minute changes). It was a shame we didn't get to drink here again and felt let down by the comms not landing for us to be seated and had no choice but to cancel rather than wait. We would perhaps go back next time we visit Dublin due to the venue.

20/02/2026: I would love to come and review this place incredibly highly but unfortunately I cannot. The initial experience and communication before booking was extremely helpful and left me very excited and hopeful, however the real life experience was more than disappointing. Walking in was so much fun and I was ready for a fun encounter. The minute we sat down our waitress was instantly rude and cold. Giving dirty looks to us, those looks could not be misconstrued. I gave the benefit of the doubt however the rest of my table continued to notice considerable rudeness. My boyfriend was almost cross examined about his drink choice by the same server. Furthermore when we asked for water another from our table was met with a finger in the face and general attitude. This trip was specifically for a surprise for our boyfriend’s joint birthday and there was pre warning to this, there was no recognition to this, or even a simple happy birthday. We spoke to another member of staff about our experience and she was beyond kind, beyond attentive. I just wish she was our waitress for the whole experience. I would like to preface this by saying I appreciate you cannot be on your A game all the time, but it does take more energy to be that UNKIND to people than it does to make general pleasantries.

15/03/2026: Really enjoyed a very nice evening here. Staff were friendly and food was very tasty. Would have loved a slightly larger main course otherwise everything was bang on.

07/03/2026: We didn't have food so I can't comment on that but the food I saw looked excellent. The cocktails we had were probably the best we've ever had, really really nice. The staff are excellent and very friendly. The place itself is absolutely tiny and, for us, kind of uncomfortable ......... unless you whisper everyone can hear everything you're saying. It's fine for a cocktail or two but I wouldn't spend my night here, it's just too quiet and small.

21/11/2025: Unreal food and Shonagh our server was excellent so attentive and gave the best recommendations!!!

06/10/2025: Very nice place with great food and good service. I higly recommend that restaurant!

10/03/2026: The food was great, and the waiter was really kind, will go again.

10/03/2026: Visited Milano recently on a work travel trip. Food was affordable and nice, exactly what I was after. Service was excellent, with particular thanks to the waiter Alvin for his warmth, friendliness and professionalism. Would recommend!

08/02/2026: I have never finished a pizza before.. ever..before tonight ! The pizza here is incredible! Freshly cooked with authentic toppings, no chain restaurant crap here. Options of 10 inch (I had) or 12 inch which Would be sharing. A very basic restaurant with a very special vibe , it’s like sitting in your granny’s 💗 basic menu but food cooked fresh and to perfection .. original paintings from his daughter adorn the walls … we will be back!

06/02/2026: Great place to eat pasta and pizza, Impressed the best pizza I've ever eaten, just the dough and the ingredients very homemade. The pasta is simple and tasty. Spectacular salad. Authentic place without pretensions. We will be back

15/02/2026: Love this place! Portions are massive with a very reasonable price.

15/02/2026: Cajun chicken salad is quite hot.... Helps clear sinuses 😁 quite filling though for anyone with the right mixture of salad leaves and balsamic flavour...

25/02/2026: Everything is incredible. It is on par with some of the best Italian food in the world. (Seriously!) Total bill for 3 courses and 2 glasses of wine was €100. We ordered Nduja and Arancini starters, Balanzoni and Beef Ragu for mains and Tirimasu and Cannoli Dough for dessert. Highly recommend everything we ate. Thank you Grano, we rebooked to come back as soon as possible!

21/02/2026: Dinner at Grano confirms the solidity of a restaurant that, despite its small size, manages to express a clear and coherent gastronomic signature. The place is intimate, with just a few well-spaced tables: a detail that contributes to the intimate experience but makes reservations well in advance essential. Demand is high, and understandably so. The ambiance is simple yet refined, with a casual elegance that leaves room for the true protagonist: the dish. The two of us chose different yet complementary dishes. The amatriciana stood out for its rigorous execution: lively, yet not overpowering, tomatoes, well-browned pork cheek, savory but not overpowering, and a creamy sauce that binds the dish together without weighing it down. The pasta, cooked with precision, balanced the sauce, offering an interpretation faithful to tradition but not overly didactic. The spinach ravioli my companion chose displayed a more delicate yet equally focused tone: thin pastry, a filling well-balanced between vegetal and creamy lactic acid, and a buttery finish that was never cloying. Two dishes with distinct character, both executed with technical attention and respect for the ingredients. A well-structured Chianti, chosen with the support of a competent and never intrusive dining room staff, accompanied the meal. The wine paired naturally with the amatriciana, enhancing its flavor, but also proved harmonious with the ravioli, a sign of a thoughtful and coherent wine selection. A small mix-up in the kitchen resulted in a longer-than-expected wait. The management of the unexpected event, however, deserves mention: transparent communication, professional attitude, and, at the end, a tiramisu offered as a gesture of thoughtfulness. Not simply a gift, but a sign of care toward the guest. The dessert, moreover, was excellent: airy cream, a balance of coffee and cocoa, and a firm but not heavy texture. Grano thus demonstrates a maturity that goes beyond fine dining. Not only well-executed dishes, but also the ability to master the overall experience, including unexpected events. In a competitive city like Dublin, this combination of culinary quality, intimate setting, and attentive service explains the numerous excellent ratings. A successful dinner for two, with personality and restraint.

21/11/2025: Great, everything was delicious and the service was fast. Good value.

03/10/2025: Perfect place and food in Fermoy

14/09/2025: Service was appalling, was trying to order a drink was asked to move certain area so I did. Then proceeded to get ignored by the bar staff who asked me to move in so I asked why, again because I was “not in the que” even though there was no designated Que here sign. Didn’t get name but very distinct staff member, Round glasses and mullet working upstairs by the smoking area absolutely awful service. All could have been avoided by better communication.

13/09/2025: Great sevice lovely food unreal cocktails and great vibes