The best restaurantsof italian

02/03/2026: The knowledgeable proprietor listened carefully to what sort of wines we enjoyed and recommended a magnificent Bordeaux blend which paired beautifully with our food choices. And what food! Scallops, olives, pate en croute, and two perfectly prepared pasta dishes. Impeccable service in a comfortable setting, just down the street from the Smock Alley Theatre. What more could we ask for? We can't wait to return!

25/02/2026: We all had a pasta or rice dish. We all thought it was mediocre quality. It tasted of pre-cooked and re-heated (and not so well re-heated...). Maybe it was just a bad night, but I'm afraid we won't go back there.

05/05/2026: Stopped in for a quick bite, ordered the kebab, and was delighted. Got a generous portion, and one of the tastiest meals I have had recently. Will be back

05/05/2026: "Craughwell's Chef's Cafe is definitely worth a visit if you're looking for authenticity from this delightful cafe, located off the R446." This Chef's Cafe is ready to impress. The individual team members behind this 'eatery entreprise' are excepțional for their positivity, perfection and patience. They absolutely ❤️ what they do. The main ingredient here is TLC because everything is Prepared, Cooked and Served - to be Tasty to eat, Lovely to look at, and Competivitely Priced. Knowledge and experience of this establishment deserves to be shared - its bonus point is gifting a positive experience. Whether you dine in or take out - you'll remember the Quality & Presentation - because this Chef's Team know all about the art of attracting loyal customers. Loyal customers are created when hard work is valued and looks easy. Being consistently impressed places The Chef's Cafe, Unit 8, Craughwell as my #1 favourite Cafe. 🎯

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!"

09/04/2026: Tut tut. Olivetto used to be a lovely little pizzeria at the end of the pier, they then got successful and cut a deal with Haddington Hotel before all but taking it over. Unfortunately they've lost the vibe of their beginnings. We used to eat here all the time , Pizzas, nice fish dishes. Attended weddings. Gone downhill. NO PIZZA at All! Disappointing. Asked for a side salad along with chips and got a plate of baby gem lettuce! Small chips and a drink : 50 euro including service charge. Never again.

07/04/2026: Absolutely stunning food. A very nice server and it didn’t take long for the food to arrive. The pizza and carbonara are lovely. I would definitely recommend.

22/04/2026: Great place for a real an Italian style pizza in Swords, the coffee was also great. If you ever expanded into a morning café with Italian coffee and cornetti, I’d be in all the time.

19/04/2026: Visit for 1st time Friday for work food, absolutely amazing from start to finish, server was a pleasure to deal with and food was scrumptious. Will be back

09/04/2026: Always hot tasty food,and good portions

18/04/2026: A great child friendly authentic Italian restaurant. We had a lovely last meal in Dublin. Kids menu is robust, food is very good. For a stress free evening make reservation. Only complaint is a small service fee on parties of 4 or more. Feels like a penalty to families.

16/04/2026: Great food at decent prices. Fast and friendly service. The atmosphere is relaxed. You can order good pizza and there pasta dishes were delicious.

05/05/2026: From the range of real Italian dishes to the cosy environment, and welcoming staff. Mezzo is a must for the Italian foodie

24/03/2026: Had dinner here Sunday and before Christmas. Staff are so friendly. Great service. Cannot fault anything at all. Food was beautiful.

08/04/2026: Excellent lunch. Great pasta. Highly recommended.

03/04/2026: Delicious food and very friendly service, good value for money.

27/03/2026: Great food, very friendly staff and cozy atmosphere 👌

20/03/2026: Best profiterole I have EVER eaten, pls dont leave withou trying their profiterolls

12/04/2026: Enjoyed a tasty meal at a reasonable price. I would come here again.

02/04/2026: Need more stars Ive eaten here quite a few times and NEVER fails to impress. Staff are ALWAYS so friendly, helpful and have a smile. Food amazing Owner greets you and couldn't be more pleasant

20/04/2026: Not the first time myself and my family has attended this Casanova. Amazing as always! Food was savage! We got the pizza and the penne pollo and even they accommodated a baby boal of carbenara for my 10 month old son😁 Big shout out to the young lady and young man who served us! Couldn't have asked for a better severance. Happily left a tip due to this! Also thank you for the cheese cake when we were about to leave 😁

19/04/2026: Cheap and cheerful, BYOB with no corkage a big plus. Pizzas can be done gluten free

17/02/2026: The only pizzeria where you can eat REAL Italian pizza. Very good ingredients, light dough, and excellent cooking. It's a shame the dining room is small; it deserves much more. Recommended if you want to eat good pizza even outside of Italy.

18/01/2026: Very good pizza from a wood-fired oven, great

05/04/2026: We went as a group of 16 for a hen /40th birthday. We were running a bit late, so I rang ahead to let them know and the staff were so nice. We were leaving ourselves short on time to be at the next venue before doors closed. The orders were taken quickly, great service no delays, it felt relaxed even tho we hadn’t as much time and they got us out with time to spare. Highly recommend this restaurant food was fabulous.

22/02/2026: Been coming here for years lovely place. Food is lovely.

10/04/2026: Great place with a cozy atmosphere and delicious food. The service is fast and friendly, and the prices are reasonable. Perfect for both hanging out with friends and enjoying a relaxed dinner. Highly recommend 👍

10/04/2026: I highly recommend this place to everyone! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the staff is attentive and genuinely friendly, and the food… absolutely incredible. Every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. I left with the best impressions and will definitely come back again. 🔥♥️