We arrived mid afternoon for a "bite" of something. At the suggestion from "STEVE" (who was absolutely AWESOME!) My hubby and I opted for the NACHOS - side size. WOWEE WAS IT GOOD!! HUGE PORTION that sent us home with 1/2 later for our dinner!! Not too spicy with sides of seasoned tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and of course chips. I could eat this OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN!! Returned the VERY NEXT DAY & ordered the brick oven large pizza - 1/2 AMERICANO 1/2 VOLCANO with extra sauce. WHAMMO OVER THE TOP FLAVOR!! Service and friendliness of staff could NOT BE BETTER!!! read more

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Great pizza and friendly service! Definitely recommend if you're in the area and hungry. read more

Bel Cibo Citywest - Wood fired pizza - Italian Near Me - Smithfield, D

Good food located here in Smithfield Square. Just across the way from Jameson and located in the same building as the cinema, the quick bite restaurant satisfies your pizza craving. We couldn't decide for our pizza to share so we ordered half pepperoni and half Il Diavolo, which is a touch on the spicy side. We got the large 16" size pizza to share and we still had leftovers. The pizza sauce was a touch sweet and the crust super thin, definitely a fork and knife pizza to start with. The flavors were good with the mozzarella having a stringy effect. If you want that quick bite of Italian come to this place before hitting up Jameson. read more

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Really enjoyed dinner twice at this restaurant with my wife. The Caesar salad was the best I've ever had! Just my style with the creamy dressing and the chicken was grilled to Perfection. The other night pizza and it was also very good. read more

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I swear I'm never going to turn down a good slice of pizza, no matter where I am on this planet! While visiting Dublin, we stayed at the Generator Hostel, located directly across from Bel Cibo in Smithfield Square. We had discovered during our stay that Smithfield is quite a long walk from most of the City Centre attractions and we began to tire from the long walks to some of the more popular areas like O'Connell and Grafton Streets. It was our last night in Dublin and pizza sounded mighty tempting. Bel Cibo appeared to be fairly new with trendy décor and small white tables. The places was pretty full on a Tuesday night. Our waitress was very sweet and really made the overall experience more enjoyable. I'm definitely a sucker for great pizza and please add Bel Cibo to the list of great experiences. I had the Pollo Pancetta which was layered with chunks of chicken and delicious strips of pancetta to create meaty goodness. It had a nice thin crust with just enough grease to make it good but firm enough to keep the toppings together. We also ordered a basket of chips which seems quite odd for an Italian place but I was so glad we ordered them. The chips had a fantastic seasoning that left us scraping the basket clean. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive and we enjoyed chatting with her. The only issue that came up was upon paying with our debit card. Our "no-chip" cards were a dead giveaway that we were from the US and they ended up being not accepted by their POS systems. We had intentionally used up all of our Euros cash since we were leaving the next day. I ended up running to the corner store to withdraw some cash. Our waitress was very apologetic about the situation so it didn't bother me as much as it might have. In the end, I really enjoyed our experience at Bel Cibo. Pizza in Ireland? At Bel Cibo, YES PLEASE! read more

Bel Cibo Citywest - Chips - Italian Near Me - Smithfield, D

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I live a few minutes from there and from the outside I never really felt attracted to it. Until a few month ago when I went for an icecream with my boyfriend after a night out. And then today before going to the Jameson Distillery for a tour... 1* For the staff: So friendly! I mean really. We felt taken care of like it was a family place. 1* For the service: If you are hungry and in a hurry, do not think twice. This is the place to go to ! We ordered a pizza, with one half chicken and the other half Volcano spicy. I was happily surprised to hear that there was no problem making 2 different halves. Then the waiter said it would take 12 minutes. I didn't check the clock but it seemed faster. The smoothies arrived first really fast and then the pizza. At some point my boyfriend asked for a garlic dip. What came back was way more than I expected. Instead of a mini dip - like you usually see everywhere - we got a mini bowl full of garli dip. I even took a picture :D 1* For the pizza: We orded a 16'' and it was huge. My side was with chicken, mushrooms, tomato, cheese and bacon. It was really tasty ! The other size was delicious as well - as per my other half's report. Minus 1* For forgetting a detail: I asked for the bacon to be removed and they forgot. To me it was important because I don't really care for bacon in pizza. The waiter took note of it but the bacon stood happily on my pizza. 1* For the smoothies: I had passion fruit and he had bkueberry. Nom nom ! The price was reasonable for a smoothie I think: 3.90euros for a big smoothie. I will come back for that as well definitely ! If you wish to take a doggie bag with your leftovers that's fine. The waiter will actually ask you if you haven't finished your plate :) Overal I am really happy with this place and I recommend it. It has a family atmosphere to it and it's really enjoyable ! Let me know if you have any questions and I will answer as best as I can. #yelpmeplease #eliteyelper #yelp read more

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The pizza here is definitely good, though I've had better. The arancini, though, holy crap. My mother got a sampler plate of some sort, and I quickly regretted not ordering the arancini because it was one of the best (savory) foods I had in Ireland. Yes, yes, I know, Italian in Ireland, but when you have a craving it has to be satiated! The service was more Italian in nature, as well, which I didn't mind, but my father has less patience. Honestly, you just need to let them know you want the bill, and they're more than happy to help. It's just not the American way of it just being supplied. read more

The food was great but there was little choice. Big portions and quick service. Not that expensive. Pizzas for +/- 12 euros. The interior was modern, but it wasn't that big. We're staying at the Generator Hostel (Lovely hostel btw) which is across the street. We will try the breakfast some day (Blueberry pancakes)! read more

Bel Cibo Citywest - Mains - Italian Near Me - Smithfield, D

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While visiting Dublin with friends, we noticed how early everything closed, even bars! Bel Cibo to the rescue! I visited twice, both times for dinner, during my stay, and both times we had good service and excellent food. I would also like to note how varied the diets for each of us is: one is vegan, one vegetarian, and another has Celiac's (gluten-free) diet. Bel Cibo's was able to accommodate all of us, despite the late hour when we came in to dine both times. Highly recommended if you're in the area and have some sort of dietary need. read more

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I think it's a 3.5 star to be honest... everything was average but nice enough that I won't mind visiting Bel Cibo again if I can't be arsed to go into the city centre. Food portions were massive with generous pouring of house wines - prices very reasonable as well €19.90 for two courses with wine/beer. The food was just lacking a bit of lustre - tasty enough but just a bit more imagination could do a fair bit to push this to a 4 star review! read more

Bel Cibo Citywest - Chicken wings with blue cheese dip and meat & cheese platter. - Italian Near Me - Smithfield, D

Always very impressed with the manager, staff and food here. Very friendly and accommodating and the food is delicious. Had a very tasty meal and lovely chill time. Many thanks guys, I hope to be back many times:) read more

The restaurant is located in the Smithfield square and has Italian food. The restaurant has inside and outside seating. We had the pizza pods (cheese wrapped in pizza dough-can have with pepperoni) and they were pretty good-came with tomato sauce. The lasagne was ok. We also had a pizza to go and the crust was burned/ If you are in the area it could be an ok area to eat. read more

Bel Cibo Citywest - lasagne - Italian Near Me - Smithfield, D

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Recieved two large pizzas tonight they where Stone cold on arrival and squashed to one side in the box. Disgraceful read more

Bel Cibo Citywest - Italian Near Me - Smithfield, D

Tall windows, moody wall art and bold, bright colours set the scene for diners at Bel Cibo. Smithfield's cool as a cucumber Italian spot offers sleek a Euro-cool atmosphere in a location that makes the best of it's turf -right next to the popular Lighthouse Cinema. Share a Cipolle pie and a bottle of house red, soak in the atmostphere, then head over to catch an indie flick -or stop in for lunch on one of these soggy Dublin afternoons and get serious with a bowl of Bel Cibo's mighty minestrone. Bel Cibo offers a rotating menu of 3 daily specials, promising a different taste every day. The staff is incredibly helpful, proffering wine lists, menus and their own favourites if choosing between the Prosciutto Crudo or Gnocci proves to be too hard. Prices are reasonable (for respectable pizza), but certainly not cheap -the takeaway menu's 12" pies start around €10 or €12 and extra toppings at €1.50 each. read more

Bel Cibo Citywest - Entrance to Bel Cibo, Smithfield, D7 - Italian Near Me - Smithfield, D

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This is more of a 3.5 than a 3. Despite only living a few minutes from here, I'd never been inside. I think it's the overall branding and decor that put me off - it's a little plastic looking - kinda reminds me of a cafe you'd go to in an amusement park. Like one of the nicer ones that you save for the evening like. Anyway to be honest it's perfectly lovely. It's more or less exactly what I thought - big menus, bright lighting and colourful decor. None of which are bad things, it's really all up to your personal taste. We just went in for desert which was delish. I got apple pie and ice cream which was lovely, and my pal got a very decadent ice cream sundae with loads of fruit, sauce etc. The staff were lovely as well - really accommodating and friendly. We went in after 10 and there was only one other couple there, so you can bet they groaned when they saw us come in and stop them from closing up, but honestly they never showed it - quite the opposite, they were exceptionally welcoming and sweet. I would come back again to try the pizza as I hear it's good. read more

Bel Cibo Citywest - Apple pie. Yum - Italian Near Me - Smithfield, D

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I had a really great pepperoni pizza here recently. It ticked all the boxes- good pepperoni, decent amount of cheese and a proper thin base. I also tasted my friends chicken and bacon burger and it was delicious! The bacon was really crispy which I find difficult to get! I had a craft beer too which was lovely. A good place to grab a pizza before the cinema. read more

Bel Cibo Citywest - Proper crispy bacon- amazing burger! - Italian Near Me - Smithfield, D

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I had the Caprese Salad and the deep fried mushrooms, both are starter options. I just didn't see any big salads on the mains which I think is a short sight especially during the summer months. They do however have a very impressive pizza and pasta selection. Nice and spacious inside, very friendly and efficient service. A great spot to drop into prior to watching a film next door, also there were people outside in the balmy weather enjoying some vino and a view of cobblestones. My salad was very tasty, the presentation was interesting, like a tower of tomato and cheese. Tomatoes could of been more ripe. Huge portion of mushrooms that I could not finish and they also had the right amount of garlic and the dip was very welcome alongside them too! read more

Slightly more desirable than Smithfield cholera, but not nearly as cheap. Price: A bit dear for what you get. A bland pie. Food: Meh. Bland. I was hoping for something better than Four Star. I like unusual pies and calzones, so i thought I'd give Bel Cibo a takeaway try. Bel Cibo claims to offer good food at recession prices. I disagree with both claims. The prices are hardly 'recession' as the pizzas are more than dear. This may be a justified expense if the pizzas were gourmet, but the Salsiccia pie I had was actually rather bland and tasted less exquisite than a Tesco frozen pizza. It is possible the other pizzas would be good, I wouldn't know and am not willing to spend 12 Euros to try again. While I did not try every pizza on the menu, I can comment that the ingredients tasted poorly. For instance, the Salsiccia was described as having a "rich tomato sauce". The sauce, in reality, was not rich and was entirely lacking in flavour - it may as well have (and possibly could have) came out of a tin. Their hours of operation are not the most convenient and in the past I've seen a hand-made sign indicating the establishment is not opened on Mondays. If you are to go here, it may be a good idea to call ahead and make sure they will actually be opened. read more

Pretty average experience here really - nothing particularly stood out either way. We ordered a pasta with sausage and an appetizer platter, and while I have no complaints about the appetizers and in fact really enjoyed the rice balls, the pasta was undercooked (more than just al dente) and there was definitely something about the sauce which said "microwaved". That being said, it was tasty, and the mushrooms in the pasta were particularly good although the chorizo/sausage was a bit generic. A bit pricey in my opinion but not highway robbery. At a stretch it's not a bad option, and granted I didn't try the pizza, but I'm ready to check out other places in the area rather than returning here. read more

Popped in here yesterday for a cup of coffee as my usual haunt the lighthouse cinema was pretty busy! I must say i was pleasantly surprise with the setting and ambience! Pretty light and airy decor with plenty of space between the other diners! I only had tea and scone but the service was top notch and the scone was heated to just the right temp. the tea was Barry's so u can't complain as most places you get some dodgy "no name" tea! The smell of garlic wafting through the place certainly made me want to return to try out the menu which had everything from pizza, pasta, burgers and salads on it! Defo one to be bookmarked for my next eatery in D7! read more

This is a great neighbourhood pizza joint. I live not far from here and it's great when you're looking for high quality, quick, and reasonably priced pizza or pasta. The reason I probably go back above all is the pizza. Their crust and their cheese mixtures are very good and their toppings (great pepperoni, chicken, bacon, and veggies) are sometimes so generous that they're overloading the slice. The service here is also great. The waiters and waitresses seem almost universally good and everything really is quick. I'm giving this a five star rating not because it's the best Italian restaurant in Dublin (it isn't) but because it is great at what it is: a convenient, no-nonsense, quick restaurant that serves good pizza and pasta in Smithfield. read more

The flatbread appetizer comes with hummus IN it, not on the side, like marinara sauce on a pizza. Hummus is not good hot on a pizza. My partner and I each took one bite and could not finish it. We both have VERY different tastes so it's not just a personal preference. read more

Wasn't that impressed by the brunch offerings, so I got a portion of chips and they are the singular worst serving of chips I have ever had - served with cheap vinegary sachets of ketchup. They were obviously frozen oven chips and were dry and undercooked. The staff weren't very organised, it took about 3 trips to bring out cutlery, condiments and food instead of all in one go. They looked bored in the echoing, empty restaurant. The place was dead on a Sunday, and little wonder. The toilets are located down two flights of stairs and are most confusing to get to. They also looked like they hadn't been cleaned all weekend. Have since been told they serve some of the worst pizza in Dublin. No atmosphere with a repetitive soundtrack of dated pop tunes blasting out the front. Avoid! read more

Good value for money. Food is quite good for the price. Pizzas are good. The wheel pizza is enough for 3 (regular) people and costs around 18eur. I usually go for goat's cheese salad with chick peas, which I really like and have a good amount of food, not only lettuce. Staff is nice except the blonde girl. I went to this place several times and she is always rude, however the remaining staff is really nice. read more

Fine place to grab a bite before or after a movie at the lighthouse. we got a pizza to share. We chose the 16" margarita to keep it simple. It was huge and the 12" would have been big enough for us. Service was friendly and efficient. The interior seems like a place that you would find in a shopping mall so not exactly a nice interior but fair enough. The pizza was fine, if a bit American in style, lots of cheese and sauce and the crust was a bit thick. I would go back again as I said for a bite after a movie. read more

I had a lovely pizza and a very tasty tiramisu. Fast and friendly service. They also have gluten free options, both pasta and pizza read more

Bel Cibo Citywest - Italian Near Me - Smithfield, D

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We had a reservation for 3 people only to find that a table for 2 was set aside for us. My friend had to sit in the aisle always having to move when the staff passed by. And they had plenty of tables available. It took about 20mins for our order to be taken and the service was generally pretty bad. The starter was nice and plentyful but the main (seafood pasta) was bland with overcooked pasta. Although I only live 2 mins away, I would not go back there. read more

Great pizza, even if it was a little greasy! The tiramisu was delicious as well. Definitely recommend stopping in here while in Dublin!

I had Brunch with a friend recently and I was very pleased. The Food was fresh and tasty and very well presented at a reasonable price. The service was friendly and very efficient. The Coffee was very good. The ambiance I really liked, the décor giving something of the present, colourful, comfortable and the place was spotless. I also really liked the wonderful photos in black and white reminding us of the past Smithfield. I'm a fan and will be back. read more

It's one star because I can't give it zero. I WAS going to give it two stars, but then I was tipped over the edge with an awful customer service experience. I wanted to like the place, really. I've been a couple times, but never again. Like if I had to choose between eating there or braving the fiery pits of hell, I'd probably take the latter option. Let's start with what's good. It's clean, well lit, and the tables aren't too close together. That is the end of what is good. Let's go on to what is bad. Let's start with the food. The 'sausage' looks like a meat product, but is in actuality a chewy presentation of 400% sodium. The cream sauce tastes exactly like...thickened cream! That's right, devoid of any subtle hints of spices. The aranccini were like little blobs of deep fried mushy stuff! The calamari, well, they were chewy. They had no other discernible flavour. They were supposed to come with some kind of aioli, but they didn't. Now this segues is into service. When the sampler platter and my friends lasagne were delivered, they used their very standard 'do you need anything else' and ran off. After food delivery, the servers will avoid eye contact with your table until the next millennium. So after the food was delivered, I discovered the lack of aioli. However, as we had apparently ceased to exist for them after the food drop, I was unable to get any. The calamari wasn't edible without them. Between that and the chewy salt pieces, I didn't eat half my food. This wasn't the first time the service was lacking. They also rarely clear away empty glasses or plates, preferring to let you sit there with them. And god forbid you should want another drink, it's not happening, because they are too busy chatting with each other, or checking their phones, or studiously ignoring the patrons. You know, the very people who make it possible for them to keep their jobs. So this time, we had to go up to pay. I left a clean napkin on the table with this written on it 'pro tip: the calamari would've have been better with a dipping sauce. Also it is generally considered good service to check back with the table'. Well, as I was finishing paying for this partially inedible shite, the waiter who cleared the table comes up to me. Not to apologise, but to get a snarky comment in. 'Thanks for your tip' he says, and then turns and mutters something in some other language to another one of the staff. Dude, it was the four of you serving a half full restaurant that fucked up! You forgot the sauce, you didn't check back, you avoided eye contact as I was looking around trying to flag someone down! F*ck right off with your snark! So anyway, bad food, high prices for the slop they serve, and lazy, lackluster and snarky service? NO. Unlike their employees, I actually work for my money. I'd much to prefer to spend it somewhere else! When I go out to eat, I'd like to enjoy the food AND the experience! (If you look at my other reviews, you can see I don't normally give bad reviews, so it has to be really abominable for me to do this.) If you're considering going here, do yourself a favour and don't! read more

It's a great option for lunch - authentic Italian food, friendly staff, quick service. Definitely the right choice for a pre or post movie bite to eat - the Lighthouse cinema is its neighbour - much better than the nearby gastro pub. Great value too. read more

I enjoyed an appetizer and a glass of wine here and had a wonderful experience. The waitstaff was extremely helpful and the most wonderful fresh buffalo mozzarella and tomato stack was presented to me! I was taken back by the quality and quantity. Fresh and wonderful! read more

We were staying at the Generator Hostel which is just over the street from this fantastic pizza restaurant, and, just like the hostel, the restaurant was excellent! Bel Cibo had great pizza, and at a reasonable price. The crust was crispy and freshly baked at the restaurant (we could see the chef making the crust because of the open kitchen) and the toppings were lovely. We were very tired after a long day of travelling, so after seeing that the restaurant also did takeaway we decided to take the pizza back to the hostel to enjoy there. The waitress solved this brilliantly and we got our pizzas immediately in takeaway boxes. The service was fantastic, and the sole reason I am writing this review, as we were both so impressed by the way they handled things. Please go visit this restaurant and enjoy some lovely pizza and some great service! read more

Granted this place felt like a last resort and we were apprehensive to eat here to begin with. The atmosphere is clean and minimal with Italian flare and the menu has a variety of options. The waitress however had so much attitude and found it difficult answering questions without rolling her eyes. You're better off ordering to-go. read more

My favourite pizza is made here! All the times I've been here I've had a satisfyingly tasty pizza. BUT the last time I came here I was put off and not pleased at all. I came here with my mom and my brother to celebrate Mother's Day. We like a variation of toppings on our pizzas and the waitress lady wrote all of them down. We waited around 15 mins and every one of our pizzas were incorrectly made; wrong toppings. I brought this to the waitress' attention and she told me to "calm down just relax" when I was speaking calmly. She clearly had an attitude. Then she apologised (in a sarcastic tone) and said the "chef got confused because there were too many toppings" maybe she should've written them down more clearly for the chef? Mistakes happen I understand. Then I see the chef making our pizzas with his bare hands and a ring on his finger. I'm pretty sure it is unhygienic and a safety hazard; definitely goes against some sort of chef/kitchen rules. I was put off by this and the blondie's attitude but sure we all have our bad days. read more

Pizza is pretty good here and good selection of wine. Kinda pricey depending on what you're getting... Large pizzas are to share or for someone very hungry..! read more

We arrived at the restaurant at 7:15 last night, knowing that we had to leave by 8:40 to go see a film. I thought that would be plenty of time for two courses, as it usually is in other restaurants. We waited 15 minutes for our order to be taken, but eventually we ordered and our drinks were then sent over. We then waited 25 minutes for our first course - surprising as we only ordered bruschettas. After this course was finished we waited 35 minutes for our main courses to arrive, this brought us up to 8:30 - not enough time to eat our mains before we had to leave for the cinema. I explained this to our waiter who blamed the chef for taking too long. No excuse for taking that long to prepare two average tasting courses for two people. Will not return! read more

I visited on a Thursday evening and the service was very slow and my food was served cold.

Bel Cibo does fantastic pizzas, I often order ahead and pick one up. Highly recommended and not prohibitively expensive either.