The best restaurantsof italian in Dublin

04/02/2026: Fabulous food, great atmosphere and the owner is so lovely. Will most certainly return!

02/02/2026: We had a lovely lunch there, my kids already wanna come back. My husband said it was the best risotto he ever had. Portions are very generous and desserts were gorgeous too. We’ll be back!

24/01/2026: Went here for my birthday and the atmosphere is unreal, I would recommend sitting downstairs for the full experience. The food was a perfect fine dining experience imo. I had the lasagne, followed by the chocolate brownie cake & sorbet. The waiter presented me a rose and a glass of prosecco, will definitely come back

10/01/2026: Dawid and Dina were Fantastic , they were friendly and made our experience lovely

08/02/2026: Best food in Dublin everyone should come and experience the food it’s incredible

31/01/2026: I always live to come to Virtuoso for special occasions, the service is great and food is always incredible. What a wonderful way to spend the evening!

07/02/2026: "You have 15 min left so you can't have a dessert and we won't give you the menu" 🤡

06/02/2026: Went here a while back, Amazing pizza, amazing deserts and wonderful staff!

26/02/2026: Very nice food and wine , good service too

16/02/2026: Difficult to secure a reservation. Great high quality food. One the best steaks I’ve ever had in Dublin.

06/01/2026: We were a bit late to reserve a table, but we ordered 2 very tasty stone oven Neapolitan pizza’s (Capricciosa and Margherita) for takeaway! It was perfectly on time. Both the toppings and the dough was divine! It was rich and thin. The price was very reasonable as well. Yummy!

04/01/2026: Disappointed with the 10€ tiramissu but the rest was good :)

03/02/2026: Centrally located and perfect for celiacs. Their gluten-free menu is extensive and safe: crispy pizzas and delicious pasta that's just as good as regular pasta. The staff is very careful to prevent cross-contamination. A great find!

03/02/2026: Amazing staff, great food!!! Liked a lot! Special thanks to Luke😍

08/01/2026: For me personally a hidden local perl with amazing authentic Italian food and great service! Was a bit cold, and rough interior but fitting the experience and the food quality compensates everything the location might not provides.

05/01/2026: Food was incredible, really small menu but everything was perfect. We were the first ones in there on a Monday, 2 adults a toddler and a baby. They made my young daughter pasta with butter and cheese, whilst me and my husband had a gorgeous dinner and a bottle of wine. It’s not set up for children being a small place but they made us feel incredibly welcome and the food was very worth it. An absolute must visit in Dublin for me. 10/10

03/02/2026: Not too bad, true speakeasy vibes with secret password and entrance. Creepy back alley that leads you upstairs to a comfortable venue above. Downstairs is the restaurant and the more pub-like sister “speakeasy” (which is not hidden by any means and much louder). Red Elixir 3.5/5 Petite Dejuener 4/5 (better if warmed) More food reviews shared on IG (@explorewithdria) and travel experiences unfold at explorewithdria.blogspot.com!

16/01/2026: We were severely disappointed with our experience at The Little Pig Speakeasy. The venue itself is beautifully set up and has so much potential, which made the experience even more frustrating. The woman who initially served us was absolutely lovely; welcoming, kind and professional. Unfortunately, she was just finishing her shift. Once she left, an older man (who appeared to be the owner or manager) took over, and the atmosphere changed immediately. I have genuinely never been spoken to as rudely as we were during this night out. We were a group of 21 year olds celebrating a friend’s 21st birthday, and his behaviour towards us was completely inappropriate. When we politely asked for a straw for our drinks, he shouted, “No, we don’t do straws, they’re a waste of time!”, only for another drink to be brought out shortly after with a straw in it. At one point, he claimed he was deaf as a justification for shouting at us. However, moments later he was speaking to other customers in a completely normal, calm tone of voice. If this was meant as a joke, it was extremely inappropriate and unacceptable to make light of a disability. What made the situation even worse was overhearing him speak negatively about us to another couple in the speakeasy, saying something along the lines of “It’s Saturday, it brings in the youngsters / bad crowd.” This was humiliating and deeply unprofessional. Despite the prices we paid and the fact that our drinks had only just arrived at the table, we were told our time was up after around 45 minutes and were asked to leave before we’d even had a chance to enjoy them. It’s such a shame, as this venue could be fantastic. Unfortunately, the behaviour of the man who took over completely overshadowed the experience and ensured we would not return or recommend this venue especially if you are younger as you will be discriminated against.

06/12/2025: Excellent range of coffees including complex filter coffees. Quiet and secluded. Hard to not be tempted by their delicious cakes and buns. Warm friendly service. Wish it was bigger but that’s part of the appeal too. My fav coffee shop on Galway bar none.

28/11/2025: These guys know what they’re doing. Excellent latte that had no need for sugar or syrup. I even picked up a bag of the same beans used in their espresso. My wife tried their ube matcha and it was also delightful.

16/01/2026: I used to come here when they did breakfast items primarily but never tried the new bistro menu. It is lovely! Nice, quick lunch and the same friendly staff

16/01/2026: Just love this little slice of paradise in the heart of Dublin city. Food was exceptional and service was excellent. Great place for friends and family to meet up and eat great food while relaxing in really chilled atmosphere. Also great for couples who just want a chill night with excellent food and service. Favourite dishes chicken burger, bruschetta and the pasta the Caesar salad is also fab xxx

18/01/2026: Excellent food and service. Prices ok for Dublin city.

15/01/2026: Really good Italian restaurant for affordable price at the riverside.

23/11/2025: Have been frequenting this restaurant since it opened. Fantastic as always. Super food and fabulous hospitality. Highly recommend a visit.

01/11/2025: From an Italian, best Italian in Ireland. Service amazing. Thanks guys

20/01/2026: Had Frutti di mare tagliatelle. Loved it. Very friendly staff. Place was packed.

18/01/2026: WOW! We ate at this restaurant tonight! It was excellent, I highly recommend it. The service was quick even though the restaurant was full, the pasta was perfectly al dente, and the sauces were delicious. And the price is really reasonable! We'll definitely be back and we highly recommend it!!

20/02/2026: As italians, the experience was awesome. The pizza was fantastic and Dennis really made us feel at home. Thank you, we will come back again for sure!

17/02/2026: Good service, amazing food and the wine selections are really good, i went on valentines day and honestly everything was perfect