It is billed as authentic and delicious Italian Cuisine and I can say hand on heart it is nowhere…read moreclose to authentic Italian Cuisine - thank jeebus for that; I hate all that bathed in olive oil and no chips rubbish that has become cool recently (see my rant on cafe bar deli if you are unsure of my stance on the subject). This is a great little spot for family meetings and big groups. It offers good and constant quality - not fine dining by any stretch but we have never had a bad meal there. Also noteworthy is the staff, to a man helpful and friendly. My only complaint? The bread didn't arrive on the table before my father started grumbling about its absence... which in fairness only leaves them a 12.5 second window of opportunity.

Love this little restaurant.. Only discovered it recently have been back a few times. Its delish!…read more Food is gorgeous.. Staff are very friendly.. And the prices are great :)

So Good, I feel like doing that italian kissy finger after tasting something perfect thing every…read moretime I walk out of here. First of all the staff in here are just the nicest people ever, they make you feel completely comfortable and aim to please in every way. The food in here is delicious too, the menu is not huge but I think this is a good thing because I think I would spend hours trying to decide if it was. In a way this restaurant is a bit of a hidden gem in dundrum because it is not inside the shopping centre complex and you are unlikely to just walk by it if you wandered away from the confines of the town centre. I think I have just let out another secret of Dundrum that I might regret, oops!

Surprised this place isn't reviewed yet, its a lovely Italian restaurant near Dundrum Town Centre…read more Its shown on the map as being way out but its actually right beside the traffic lights at the crossroads in Dundrum village. Anyway, its a small little restaurant but the food is really nice, great portions, reasonably priced, staff very friendly and attentive (e.g. taking our wet coats) without being in your face which can happen in some places that are small/quiet. I think this should be more popular unless its like a little secret then sorry but I dont want it to close down or anything! Oh it does a yummy Tapas menu as well, Patatas Ali-Oli mmmmm....

Lunched here today with no.1 who is 6 and decided we should have a lunch date for valentines. He…read morewanted italian so I picked because it was open at 12.45 on a Sunday and was handy! The boss ordered garlic bread, not on the menu and asked for spaghetti bolonaise (even though it was penne) on the menu, both of which were agreed to without hesitation by the friendly waiter. I had a delicious fresh crab starter that was served with gluten free bread and I had the chicken supreme which came with sauted spinach and roast potatoes, really tasty. The kid ate every scrape of his food which is unheard of and we shared a ridiculously large portion of ice cream for dessert. Really friendly staff that could not have made more effort to make us feel welcome, despite being very busy with 2 large groups today.

Apalling cold unforgivable service. Will email owners privately. Worst experience in years. Not…read morefood, service or lack of

Disappointed in Mario's tonight. While my seafood pasta sauce was delicious, the pasta was…read moreundercooked. I requested a liqueur but the only ones they had were Amaretto or Baileys, neither of which I like. So I asked for a brandy, but they didn't have any - even though they had cafe cognac on the menu. Also, there were children at the next table to us who were allowed to wander about without either parents or staff taking any notice of them. This went on up to 9.30pm. However, I will say that the staff were very polite.

This is a more than popular weekend eatery. Essentially a mid-market pizza joint, it can get busy,…read moreso if there isn't a table immediately, my advice is to leave your name and head off for a pint while you wait. As for the menu, it is pretty much what you'd expect of a suburban Italian restaurant and you would be foolish to ignore their pizzas, the Diavola being my dish of choice. However, this being Ireland anything with a fried egg is bound to be popular and a straw poll around our table showed the Florentina to be the people's choice.

Complete disaster, brought my husband for his birthday and our 3 kids…read more Average is a compliment. Will not be back. To round the night off, my daughter said " is that little girl giving me dirty looks", we couldn't believe it and we actually starting dropping to a child's level and gave looks back. Owners kid I found out later.

Great little Italian place. Tasty food, good service and very reasonable prices. Will definitely be…read moreback soon.

Me and the frenchie love the vibe in this place. Its a very cosy special cafe with the lovely cuban…read moremusic playing in the background as you "take in" the camraderie of the staff and the quaintness of the pictures and photos all around. I love the coffee and the soups and the lovely pulled pork sandwiches. We even have the honey jar in our cupboard at home. Cannot wait to go there next time we have a chance.

Ernesto's is one of our favorite coffee shops in Dublin, and our go-to in Rathmines. Small but…read morepacked with great pastries, sausage rolls, merengues, specialty grocery goods, and a multitude of images of Ernesto Che Guevara. Excellent coffee, I love their flat white. Excellent, friendly, service, especially if you catch the owner while he's in. We usually sit out front and watch the world go by, but there's a lovely little back garden, too.

The monthly special starter (Wild Mushroom Risotto) was amazing. Probably one of the best risottos…read moreI have ever had. We almost ordered another. After finishing the starter, it took a bit too long for the main dish to come out. Once it did come out, we were kind of full from the first dish. The wife for the Zucchini Primvera. The pasta seemed liked it could have been cooked a bit more. It probably needed another minute or so before it was Al Dente. Overall, the food was good and I would come back for sure.

This place shocked me!…read more I found San Lorenzo's via Yelp, so thank you Yelpers! It is one of the few places in Dublin that takes American Express cards. So you can leave home without it when you come here When we asked if they had a table they said only if you are up from the table in an hour. We were hungry so we agreed The environment is dark and tasteful and lively The wine list is not good, but the food and the staff make up for everything The avocado and caprese salad was awesome The shrimp in wine sauce was off the charts delicious The chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto was delicious and the polenta and creamed corn were spectacular The monk fish wrapped in crispy pancetta on a bed of pesto basil was amazing To top it off we had the Nutella cheesecake with Carmel sauce and gelato with biscotti crumbs on top- this was surreal!!! All this and we were done with all the food, a bottle of wine and cappuccinos in an hour and never felt rushed If you are in the mood for Italian food, come to San Lorenzo's

Very good Italian food and the presentation is fabulous as well. The hostess is wonderful and…read morepleasant to talk to, the restaurant itself is relaxing but elegant. Call ahead to make a reservation but it's well worth it and not too costly.

From the owner: We are the perfect location for Weddings by the sea.read more

I'm a little biased due to my family and I coming here since I was a lot younger then I am. But…read morehere goes anyway. This restaurant has the looks style and most importantly the food of your regular Italian restaurant but dialed up to 11. The menu is a comforting collection of pizzas, pastas and sides that you'd expect, and does all of them with clear practice. It is an Italian in the broadest most delicious sense of the word and every time I'm here(innumerable over the years) I know before I arrive what I'll be getting. The open floor style with a central fireplace adorned with roman-esqu statues and artwork combine nicely with the esthetic and give a warm welcoming feel around the build. Booking in advance recommended as is choosing to eat here.

Always popular, ring a head if you can, and always good, this restaurant is a great local Italian…read more It is part of a chain of Little Caesars around Dublin and has been open for over 10 years now and is quite popular with families as it has a child friendly atmosphere, as in it is not really posh or full of couples trying to have a romantic meal together, it has a cool, relaxed vibe. Wine menu offers a good affordable and drinkable selection, available by the glass as well as the bottle, house wine is very palatable in my opinion, unlike the muck they serve in some places! Pastas are pretty standard, but I am not a big pasta fan to start off with! There is a good selection of pizza with some interesting topping choices. As a starter meatballs in tomato sauce are very tasty and the salmon is melt in the mouth.

We had a wonderful dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the food. We started with the Burrata di Andria…read morecon Patta Negra e Radicchio Estivo and the Bruschetta al Pomodoro, both of which were fresh, flavorful, and a perfect start to the meal. For our entrées, we had the Ravioli dello Chef di Ricotta e Basilico and the Seafood Linguine. Both dishes were excellent, with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors that made for a memorable meal. The atmosphere was quaint, cozy, and welcoming, and the staff was attentive and friendly throughout the evening. The only small disappointment came at the very end. We noticed many other tables being offered complimentary limoncello, and we had been looking forward to experiencing that Italian tradition ourselves. Since we were the last guests to leave, we weren't offered any, which was a bit of a letdown after such an otherwise fantastic dining experience. Overall, the quality of the food and the warm service made this a restaurant we would gladly recommend and visit again.

Made a reservation at Il Vicoletto for my wife's birthday. Upon arrival we were promptly seated by…read moreChristian. The restaurant dining area was welcoming and had an authentic Italian feel. We ordered two glasses of Barbera wine as our cocktail, followed by calamari, pappardelle al funghi and ravioli Asiago. The wine was perfect and complimented our meal. Our server Massimo brought out some bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to start our meal. The calamari was amongst the best I've ever had, the breading was light and crispy. Both our pasta dishes were divine and authentic. At the end of our meal we had some espresso and were given complementary limoncello shots. Il Vicoletto was amongst the best restaurants we visited during our trip to Dublin. I highly recommend for anyone looking to eat great Italian food.