Wow! What a great find! The pizzas were cooked to perfection. They featured simple, quality ingredients. The crust was crisp on the bottom but had just the right amount of airiness and chew. Be sure to try the Sardinian red wine as it pairs perfectly. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and our conversation with the chef. read more

Bottega Toffoli - Amazing Neopolitan pizzas! - Italian Near Me - Dublin, D

Fabulous meal. Very small place. Get reservations. The pizza was very very good , especially for Dublin. Kind of a rustic place and the food was rustic. The chef makes everything to order. We really enjoyed the meal. Highly recommend. read more

We were in Dublin for the Steeler game. We were looking for a restaurant out of the main Temple Bar area and happened upon Toffoli. It was around 9pm and Carlo the owner was getting ready to close. He graciously remained open for our party of 4 and made some delicious food. We had our own chef and made some of the best food we had on our trip to Dublin. Thank you Carlo. read more

Great little family restaurant. You literally sit at a table that used to be in their kitchen at home! We were worried because we had a party of 8 but were so sweetly accommodated by our host and server. This was one of our best meals in Ireland and no one believes us until we show them the reviews. Our pizza was done perfectly and had plenty of capers (my favorite). The kids loved their pizza so much we had to order a second one for them. read more

Toffoli = seriously tasty pizza. I met a friend for dinner here on Friday night and as some have mentioned, it is truly hidden in plain sight. It's a tiny little spot tucked one street away from the craziness of Dame St and Christ Church. Their menu consists of a number of pizzas and salads as well as a special pasta and main dish (which on Friday was some kind of fish). For drinks they have wine in the form of red, white or rose and charge €5 for a glass or €32 for a bottle. I assumed this pricing meant they had set house wines but when we ordered a bottle of red he brought out 5 bottles of Italian wine and let us pick! We decided to split the large "Roberto" pizza and a salad. The pizza was basically a margarita pizza with Parma ham and it was delicious. Thin, crispy crust and fresh toppings including a very generous amount of ham. Our salad was simple but very tasty as well. The owners of Toffoli take great pride in their restaurant and gave us excellent service. Will return! read more

Bottega Toffoli - Insalata - Italian Near Me - Dublin, D

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Next door to the methadone clinic but with a markedly different clientele, Toffoli is a tardis-like establishment run by true gourmets. Carlos and Elaine have poured so much energy and love into this tiny upmarket delicatessen you can't help but feel it...and taste it. Sandwiches, salads, holy and delicious pizzas, an excellent wine list and tasty coffee - it's no wonder that Toffoli has a dedicated following. Ingredients are of the best quality and every dish is prepared from scratch in front of your very eyes. Eat in, or buy olives, ham, artichokes from the deli counter and feast in the gardens of Dublin Castle. A wonderful place for eaves-dropping over lunch, but best experienced by true epicureans during the mid-afternoon lull. read more

Bottega Toffoli - Italian Near Me - Dublin, D

Clare did such a superb review of this place that I had to go try for myself. It is on my walk route home and everyday I see folks in there so yesterday I decided to join them. It is a tiny little hole in the wall space with mismatched chairs and an open kitchen. The owners were chilling out front with their regulars when we turned up, I liked that touch. I got the vegetarian salad and a glass of Cabernet. He got the open plate of pastrami which came with bread and flavoured cherry tomatoes and a glass of red too. Salad = 9e Open Plate = 6.50e Glass of wine = 4.90e Cappuccino - 2.20e I thought it was great value for the amount and amazing flavour you got. Service was homely and authentically Italian. We were not rushed one iota. Great music played, Frank Sinatra to experimental jazz. I noted a lot of folks getting coffee to go and also folks who just ordered coffee and mulled over it for at least an hour whilst reading the paper. The loo is tiny, you have to manoeuvre behind the door behind the till. It's completely doable just be prepared! read more

Enjoyed delicious food-- bruschetta, pizza, and the pasta special-- as well as a few glasses of wine and lovely conversation with the owners. Food came out as it was done, and was clearly made with love. Was like eating in a friend's dining room and after a long day of siteseeing, was just what we were looking for... read more

I was here for the first time today at lunch time. It's a place I have passed a few times and wondered how they do business in such an out of the way place - I guess the other reviews tell me why :) Unfortunately we went here at lunchtime, in at 1.20pm and ordered at 1.25pm, I ordered a panino with spicy salame and gorgonzola (€4.50) and a tea (€2.00) and he ordered bruschetta (€5.75) and a cappucino (€2.20). A fairly simple order but since there was only one person in the kitchen we had to wait 20 minutes for our order by which time our lunch break was almost over. The panino was fairly plain, no dressing or side salad or garnish. For the price, I thought the portion was pretty small though fairly tasty. Apparently the bruschetta and cappucino were delicious. I don't think I'll be rushing back - at least not when I am in a rush! read more

Wonderful pizza. Exceptional Espresso. Owner is a curious and interesting character. Opening hours are sporadic and really the menu is what he sort of has or suggests not what you may want. Very inexpensive. Three wines: red, white or rose, take it or leave it. Only a few seats and it does not operate in a conventional way so yes you may have to wait a bit as the guy waits the tables, makes the food and washes the dishes! Sit back, have a chat, you will enjoy your pizza! read more

a treasure of a restaurant. Carlo, the genius chef/owner. Divine pizzas and incredible pastas. Everything is carefully, lovingly made from fresh ingredients. Small, intimate, like being n someone's kitchen. Great character and superior food and great, fun wine. Their pizza of the day is sublime and They use many high quality, healthy local ingredients read more

Bottega Toffoli is a hidden gem in Dublin city centre. As an Italian person I'm very demanding when it comes to food, so I'm pleased to recommend this small but cozy restaurant. Pasta selection is limited, but pizza and antipasti (I tried Innamorati) are very nice. Be prepared to wait and possibly share some starters as it might take time to get the main course, especially if it's the 5-6 of you. My only advice is to give a bit more visibility to the menu and the dishes through a traditional website. Other than that, well done Bottega Toffoli, and keep up the good food! read more

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What an incredible place! The pizza is great, the coffee is great and the owner is quite the character. The menu varies day to day based on what they have in stock. I suspect the ingredients are hand picked with love and care, and possibly imported from Italy. An Italian friend says the dough is just right. The restaurant itself consists of 4 tiny mismatched tables. You can barely fit in the bathroom so I wouldn't recommend it for wheelchair users. Be prepared to spend a few hours here as the owner is the host, chef, dishwasher and waiter! Definitely not a place to dip into if you're in a rush. Instead sit back with a group of friends, relax into the Italian atmosphere while you wait for, and enjoy, the best pizza in town. Perfect for: a second date or a small group of friends! read more

Hands down, this place has the best pizza in town! The owner is extremely picky with his ingredients and only buys super fresh so he runs out often, fret not though! He always has a delicious alternative he can whip up with whatever he has around. Everything is made to order so plan for a long dinner if you dine in. I say just relax with a glass of excellent wine and good company. read more

Fantastic Italian food. The flavours are amazing and cooked perfectly. This isn't somewhere to go if you're in a hurry or pickey about what you want to eat. The best approuch would be to go in and see what's recommended by the chef and take your time, you won't be disappointed. read more

This restaurant is really a lost place. You'll never expect such a nice spot here. Very small pizzeria with a solo-artist. The Pizza is very good as well as the wine. On the menu you will find Pizza and drinks... That's it. If you want something different, don't hesitate to ask the chef. A reservation is really necessary! Prices are quite high. read more

I had heard great things about this small and cozy Italian restaurant from friends and colleagues, and now that I have finally tried it I can only confirm the great quality of the food and the unique experience of the service provided. The place is tiny, and booking a table is really a must. The opening hours of the restaurant can be a bit random, so you might not always find someone when you call, but no worries - just leave a message and you will be called back to confirm your booking. Our party of 7 tried a bit of everything, from starters (we had a mixed platter to share with ham, cheese and vegetables - really good), salads, small and big pizzas and of course desserts. The menu (which is written on the wall and is different every day) also included a few pasta options and a fish main course, but we all wanted to go for the pizza and find out if it's really the best in Dublin. Thinking of my pizza with mushrooms and ham, I'm still a bit undecided about it being the best, but it certainly ranks in my personal top 3. Ingredients are fresh, the chef clearly works with experience and passion, and the final result is very similar to a good pizza you would taste in Italy. What makes you remember that you are not in Italy, unfortunately, is the price: with prices ranging from 11 to 18 euros, I still can't believe how much you have to pay in Dublin to taste a good pizza. This is the only reason why I stop at 4 stars, but for everything else thumbs up for Bottega Toffoli! read more

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Here's the scoop: You MUST visit this restaurant. It's tiny! Only 5 tables. The chef/owner gives individual attention and cooks everything specifically to order and with incredible care and precision. It's primarily pizza and pasta. Had a goat's cheese and aubergine special last week--the crust is absolute pizza perfection! To top it off, he brought out a tiramisu that was simply unlike anything I'd ever had. I'm not typically a tiramisu fan, but this was just scrumptious. You cannot go to Dublin and not visit Toffoli. See their Facebook page for food photos! read more

The pizza was delicious. I made my own by adding roasted red peppers, mushrooms and spicy salami to the margherita pizza and it was amazing! The large salad with grilled vegetables id also a must! One advice to people who are in a rush, this may not be a good choice if you are in a hurry. Carlo the owner, is the chef and the only person working there. However, In my opinion it was worth the wait. read more

Bottega Toffoli - Italian Near Me - Dublin, D

I had the best alio oli pasta here. Very authentic and fresh ingredients. I recommend ring them in advance or you should make sure you're not in rush. You might need to wait for a while until the food served but don't worry. It will be totally worth it. read more

Bottega Toffoli - Prosciutto cipolina - Italian Near Me - Dublin, D

I had heard that the pizzas were great here so went to check it out and whilst the place is nice I wasn't blown away with the pizza. We had the antipastino to start, which was some ham, cheese, tomato and bread. It was regular unsmoked ham. It was grand but you'd expect parma ham. Anyway... to the pizza. Basically you just start with a margherita (€10) and tell them what toppings to add. €2 per extra topping (mushrooms, aparagus, pancetta etc. Onion / chili is €1 extra. Parma ham €4). I went for parma ham and asparagus so that worked out at €16. The toppings were good but the base was missing salt and it wasn't chewy enough. One of my friends had pancetta on her pizza so hers was actually a bit better as it was saltier but the base still wasn't strong enough. Had tiramisu for dessert and it was fantastic. Best tiramisu I've ever had. The coffees are excellent as well - Palombini coffee like La Corte. All in all I actually really enjoyed the trip here - the location is really nice and the atmosphere and staff are lovely. I would def go back and try some of their other dishes but my reason for going here was pizza and it just didn't do it for me hence the 3*. Not sure if it would make my top 5 pizzas in Dublin when you have the likes of Manifesto, Da Mimmo and Di Fontaine's. read more

Another great Italian joint serving an excellant and cheapish lunch. Mainly sandwiches and salads this hid away little cafe is quiet and relaxing. The atmosphere is great for a wind down and allows complete enjoyment of the food. read more

I absolutely love Toffoli. Great food and pizzas. If you're lucky great fish. Tiny hidden away place

A friend of mine suggested Toffoli as a great pizza place and I am happy I followed her advice and had dinner recently. It's a small restaurant with menu that changes according to what fresh ingredients are available. I love that because I appreciate fresh food. Pizza is made 'Italian way' - thin as I love it and they use mozzarella... They are flexible if you want to mix the ingredients differently, the staff is very friendly. The reason why I didn't give 5 stars is that they are not open every day :). read more

A little piece of Italy in the heart of Dublin. This restaurant is lovely if you're looking for a great little authentic Italian place in the heart of Dublin. Lovely fresh and tasty bruschetta, panino, pizzas and a full Italian lunch menu including Italian soft drinks. Service is very friendly and they have no problem explaining some of the Italian foods! It is located opposite the historic Castle Steps alongside Dublin Castle and near Gallery Number One. read more

Good food but -as others mentioned - the kitchen is extremely slow. In fact, another group made a point of mentioning that although the food was excellent, they really were surprised by the wait. We were on vacation so we didn't mind that much but there really didn't seem to be much reason for it. It is a small place, so there weren't that many people and not a lot of take out orders that I saw in the 1.5 hours that I was there. There was a waitress as well as the cook, so it isn't as if one person was doing everything. Don't bother if you are in a rush. read more