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Stopped in for breakfast and ordered scrambled eggs on toast topped with a generous serving of salmon, plus a side salad. Very filling and accompanied by a very delicious flat white. The scrambled eggs on toast with salmon and side salad were a bit less than €10, so quite decently priced. I enjoyed a small table for 2 just at the top of the stairs. If you have a larger group, there are two more rooms with tables. Service is efficient. Great way to start the day of sight-seeing.
This a cool little Italian cafe close to the St. Stephen's Green side of Dawson street, just opposite the church and down a some stairs. It was quite busy on a Sunday afternoon, but they have a small number of seats in the back as well as a table outside albeit a bit cramped. I had coffee here which was a nice strong blend and only €2.20 which is pretty cheap for such good coffee compared to other coffee shops! The staff were Italian (I think!) and they were very friendly and welcoming, and the waitress explained the menu really nicely; the service was superb overall. They have a large variety of cakes, pastries and other desserts, but also paninis, soup and salads for lunch. Vegetarian options are available by the way. Overall, a trendy spot with some great coffee that also caters well to anyone with a sweet tooth!
Wow. If you are a cake lover, you need to check this place out. It's hidden away down in the basement level of a Dawson St place, but it's well worth checking out. It's tiny and cute and the staff clearly love their jobs and the product they sell. Onto that. There are so many cakes they'd send ya cross eyed. Pastries, tarts, cakes, cupcakes, and any other variation you can think of. Every single thing I've tasted so far has been amazing. And I've tasted a few things. They all have a homemade kind of touch to them, but look beautiful like little pieces of art at the same time. My only complaint is that there is too much choice! How is one to make such a big decision?!!
Small , unique and great deserts! A friend recommended Dolce Sicily and we decided to try it out and boy were we impressed. The desserts on display are very pleasing to the eye and obviously terrible for your waist. I ordered a latte and a cake with blood orange, very tasty and I will definitely go back. Note to self, go to Dolce Sicily for a quick bite and great coffee not for a long natter as it'll wreck your head.
I considered not writing a review for this place in an attempt to keep it a secret but it's just too good not to share...This place is honestly one of the best cake places in Dublin! Located in the basement of the Design House on Dawson Street, you could easily walk by if you didn't know what you were looking for. The decor is bright and colourful and your tea is served in mis-matched china (a particular love of mine). If you ramble upstairs (which is where the bathroom is) you walk through some of the shops selling a mix of quirky pieces, definitely worth a look. I opted for a mini pistachio choux bun and a mini strawberry tart (I couldn't choose between the two so the 'mini' option was right up my street). Both were delicious and I would easily order either of them again. My friend got the raspberry cheesecake (after debating between that and the chocolate coconut crumb cake) and it was great too, she said it reminded her of those Petits Filous yogurts from her childhood, something she was delighted about! The cake menu is extensive and the specials on display and in the fridge really make the decision so much harder. The staff are great though and will happily help you make your decision (all of which I'm sure are delicious). We were lucky enough to get a table but the place was packed, both with people at tables and with take-away orders. I was tempted to get the Italian Hot Chocolate and after reading some other reviews I'm raging I didn't. Oh well, I'll just have to get myself back there ASAP to fix that!
This is by far, the cosiest place I've been to near the city centre. Craving a cake? Get here stat and order one with the *Italian* Hot Chocolate. I had an amazing carrot cake with the aforementioned chocolate drink on the side and it was, as they say, a stairway to heaven. If you're feeling blue about the Dublin weather, stop by Sweet Sicily for a nice slice of cake and take a stroll nearby at St. Stephen's Green to burn it off. If I'm ever making someone a Dublin bucket list, this little restaurant will definitely get featured on it.
Best spot since a long time, I think all the Italians in Dublin were waiting for this place Beautiful, cosy little cafe. Amazing cakes, desserts and they also have a tiny savoury menu for a quick snack. I love everything about the place, the quality of food, the service, the personality, the location...it's perfect! Go and try it out!
Went there with my friend Rawan, and we ended up picking two cakes each because we couldn't just choose one. The pistachio Nutella which was beyond amazing. It combined the two things I like the most, and the other was the Sicilian cake which was sent from heaven. I also ordered the hot chocolate which was divine, I think I gained 5 kg from that day alone but it was definitely worth it. I would definitely go there again, whenever, and if, I ever go back to Dublin I would go there again. For the food, for the company, and the staff were very friendly and inviting they were amazing.
A lovely cosy cafe that makes you feel on holidays in the middle of Dublin. With the staff being Italian and lots of italian customers you definitely forget you're in an english speaking country. Obviously the fact that lots of italian people come here confirms that it's pretty authentical food. Very friendly and relaxed staff despite the fact that it was pretty crowded this sunny Sunday afternoon. I went for the pine nut and custard cake (called torta something nonna) which was sweet but not too sweet and the nuts gave it an interersting kick. I just wasn't convinced by the cappuccino I had hence only four stars.
Fantastic new Italian bakery & sandwich place ! It is so tiny that I am in two minds about telling you all how amazing it is as I can foresee a Q forming around the block (a few times). It is down in the basement of The Design House on Dawson Street just opposite St Anne's Church. It has two seats out side and three inside so very limited seating but of course you can get it to take away if you are not lucky enough to get a seat The Panini's are all traditional Italian fillings like Parma ham and mozzarella but really amazing quality ingredients as you can see from the photos. The pastries are really something else - two words Nutella Tart - and that's only the start of the lovely offerings ! They have all sorts of cakes and tarts and even fresh Italian Cannolis. The staff are really super friendly and passionate about the food and coffee so I really couldn't recommend it highly enough - just let me skip you in the Q !!
Very very ordinary desserts.. I tried several deserts, they all ranges around €8 and did not like any of them at all! Got a dessert and it had female blond hair! That is a huge turn off for me!! Super gross! never again read more
4 years ago
What looks like a tiny bakery from the front door extends up to an amazing Sicilian restaurant. It has a ton of charm. You might have to squeeze into tiny seating but if you're willing to sacrifice space a bit you'll enjoy some amazing Italian food. Had to give a 4/5 just because seating and space isn't the best, but other than that had a great visit. The quick cafe section below makes it a great brunch/lunch spot if you're looking for a latte as well. My boyfriend and I got the spaghetti carbonara and lasagna and left full and satisfied. Tasted amazing and authentic, would definitely recommend if you're in the area looking for good Italian. In my top 2 favorite local Italian spots in Dublin! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
food was good i enjoyed my salad and it was very filling. cool that this place also has 3+ floors of seating, enjoyable time read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Great amazing deserts.try the pistachio tiramisu!it s fire.The staff is very nice and helpful! read more
3 years ago
Stopped in for breakfast and ordered scrambled eggs on toast topped with a generous serving of salmon, plus a side salad. Very filling and accompanied by a very delicious flat white. The scrambled eggs on toast with salmon and side salad were a bit less than €10, so quite decently priced. I enjoyed a small table for 2 just at the top of the stairs. If you have a larger group, there are two more rooms with tables. Service is efficient. Great way to start the day of sight-seeing. read more
3 years ago
This a cool little Italian cafe close to the St. Stephen's Green side of Dawson street, just opposite the church and down a some stairs. It was quite busy on a Sunday afternoon, but they have a small number of seats in the back as well as a table outside albeit a bit cramped. I had coffee here which was a nice strong blend and only €2.20 which is pretty cheap for such good coffee compared to other coffee shops! The staff were Italian (I think!) and they were very friendly and welcoming, and the waitress explained the menu really nicely; the service was superb overall. They have a large variety of cakes, pastries and other desserts, but also paninis, soup and salads for lunch. Vegetarian options are available by the way. Overall, a trendy spot with some great coffee that also caters well to anyone with a sweet tooth! read more
Wow. If you are a cake lover, you need to check this place out. It's hidden away down in the basement level of a Dawson St place, but it's well worth checking out. It's tiny and cute and the staff clearly love their jobs and the product they sell. Onto that. There are so many cakes they'd send ya cross eyed. Pastries, tarts, cakes, cupcakes, and any other variation you can think of. Every single thing I've tasted so far has been amazing. And I've tasted a few things. They all have a homemade kind of touch to them, but look beautiful like little pieces of art at the same time. My only complaint is that there is too much choice! How is one to make such a big decision?!! read more
Small , unique and great deserts! A friend recommended Dolce Sicily and we decided to try it out and boy were we impressed. The desserts on display are very pleasing to the eye and obviously terrible for your waist. I ordered a latte and a cake with blood orange, very tasty and I will definitely go back. Note to self, go to Dolce Sicily for a quick bite and great coffee not for a long natter as it'll wreck your head. read more
11 years ago
I considered not writing a review for this place in an attempt to keep it a secret but it's just too good not to share...This place is honestly one of the best cake places in Dublin! Located in the basement of the Design House on Dawson Street, you could easily walk by if you didn't know what you were looking for. The decor is bright and colourful and your tea is served in mis-matched china (a particular love of mine). If you ramble upstairs (which is where the bathroom is) you walk through some of the shops selling a mix of quirky pieces, definitely worth a look. I opted for a mini pistachio choux bun and a mini strawberry tart (I couldn't choose between the two so the 'mini' option was right up my street). Both were delicious and I would easily order either of them again. My friend got the raspberry cheesecake (after debating between that and the chocolate coconut crumb cake) and it was great too, she said it reminded her of those Petits Filous yogurts from her childhood, something she was delighted about! The cake menu is extensive and the specials on display and in the fridge really make the decision so much harder. The staff are great though and will happily help you make your decision (all of which I'm sure are delicious). We were lucky enough to get a table but the place was packed, both with people at tables and with take-away orders. I was tempted to get the Italian Hot Chocolate and after reading some other reviews I'm raging I didn't. Oh well, I'll just have to get myself back there ASAP to fix that! read more
11 years ago
This is by far, the cosiest place I've been to near the city centre. Craving a cake? Get here stat and order one with the *Italian* Hot Chocolate. I had an amazing carrot cake with the aforementioned chocolate drink on the side and it was, as they say, a stairway to heaven. If you're feeling blue about the Dublin weather, stop by Sweet Sicily for a nice slice of cake and take a stroll nearby at St. Stephen's Green to burn it off. If I'm ever making someone a Dublin bucket list, this little restaurant will definitely get featured on it. read more
7 years ago
10 years ago
Best spot since a long time, I think all the Italians in Dublin were waiting for this place Beautiful, cosy little cafe. Amazing cakes, desserts and they also have a tiny savoury menu for a quick snack. I love everything about the place, the quality of food, the service, the personality, the location...it's perfect! Go and try it out! read more
7 years ago
Very tasty cakes and tarts. I always get Nutella Ricotta tart which is my favorite. Their cappuccino is so good too. I also tried sacher torte which was so good too read more
11 years ago
Went there with my friend Rawan, and we ended up picking two cakes each because we couldn't just choose one. The pistachio Nutella which was beyond amazing. It combined the two things I like the most, and the other was the Sicilian cake which was sent from heaven. I also ordered the hot chocolate which was divine, I think I gained 5 kg from that day alone but it was definitely worth it. I would definitely go there again, whenever, and if, I ever go back to Dublin I would go there again. For the food, for the company, and the staff were very friendly and inviting they were amazing. read more
A lovely cosy cafe that makes you feel on holidays in the middle of Dublin. With the staff being Italian and lots of italian customers you definitely forget you're in an english speaking country. Obviously the fact that lots of italian people come here confirms that it's pretty authentical food. Very friendly and relaxed staff despite the fact that it was pretty crowded this sunny Sunday afternoon. I went for the pine nut and custard cake (called torta something nonna) which was sweet but not too sweet and the nuts gave it an interersting kick. I just wasn't convinced by the cappuccino I had hence only four stars. read more
Fantastic new Italian bakery & sandwich place ! It is so tiny that I am in two minds about telling you all how amazing it is as I can foresee a Q forming around the block (a few times). It is down in the basement of The Design House on Dawson Street just opposite St Anne's Church. It has two seats out side and three inside so very limited seating but of course you can get it to take away if you are not lucky enough to get a seat The Panini's are all traditional Italian fillings like Parma ham and mozzarella but really amazing quality ingredients as you can see from the photos. The pastries are really something else - two words Nutella Tart - and that's only the start of the lovely offerings ! They have all sorts of cakes and tarts and even fresh Italian Cannolis. The staff are really super friendly and passionate about the food and coffee so I really couldn't recommend it highly enough - just let me skip you in the Q !! read more
Beautiful place (if tiny) full of Italian desserts (that canoli is killah!). The coffee is superb (one of the best of the city) and the people behind it are real Italians, full of passion and love for what they do. Skip any other place in city centre to have a coffee with a friend, this is the real deal (and your latte will be cheaper here than in most places!). read more
Came here on the off chance on a Saturday afternoon. The place was full inside but there were two tables still free outside in their teeny courtyard. I opted to try for a table inside as I thought it looked like rain. In Ireland? Impossible!!! Anyhow I queued and managed to get a table within 10 minutes in the room that looks like you're in someone's sitting room not a restaurant. Super cute in the basement on Dawson Street. Took a look at the menu and it took me quite a bit of time to choose my sweet treat. Everything sounded so good - and looked it too. You can drool over the cakes on display while you queue. I ordered a chocolate cannolo (not cannoli as this is the singular!), an Americano and a San Pellegrino limonata. The three items came to €8.20. The cannolo was delicious!!! It's got to be a good sign when you can hear a lot of Italian being spoken around you, right? The staff are pleasant and efficient. I really wanted to get a tiramisu to take away but decided I probably shouldn't be so greedy. So I have an excuse to go back and that's definitely for next time. read more
We found this place walking around Dublin and stopped for coffee. Coffee is quite good here and the ambience is also very nice. We also had a piece of cake which was quite nice. Would come here again. It's very Italian and nice staff overall. read more
10 years ago
I had the panini and soup deal - nearly too much food to be honest! For dessert, I really wanted to try the cannoli, so I had the classic cannoli (ricotta, a large one). It was DEFINITELY too much for one person. So delicious though. The premises is quite cramped, so to be honest, would prefer this as a take-out spot on a nice day! read more
I guess I am in luv with this small italian bakery. Every one seems to speak italian there, to me it's the sound of music. They have a selection of sicilian desserts and coffees. The decoration is lovely and the staff are more than friendly. I go there nearly every day and I have tried almost every thing. If i can suggest cakes i will go for Sicilian cannolo, sicilian baked ricotta cheese, pineapple and coconut custard tart and mouse-chocolate with pistachio. Another thing if you're fan of thick chocolate then Italian hot Cioccolati will do it, its quite thick that you spoon it, but very delicious. read more
10 years ago
Cosy place perfect for a coffee or tea in the afternoon or sweet breakfast. Haven't tried the soups or sandwiches yet, I will have to come back!! read more
9 years ago
Was craving some dessert and saw this on yelp so we went to check it out. An intimate cafe on the ground terrace level. We got a pineapple coconut tart and ricotta nutella pie -- both are quite good. A nice stop for any sweets craving. read more
Tucked away on Dawson street this cake and coffee house is super cosy. Reminded me of Slovenian and Austrian cake shops. The cakes were absolutely gorgeous. Although I was disappointed with mine, that's only because compared to little matcha girl the flavours were not distinct. My steveli did not have a balanced taste. The bitterness of the dark chocolate was absent, the sweetness of white chocolate overwhelming and the pistachio taste was buried. If the pistachio was increased in the base it would taste better. The matcha was underwhelming . Hardly any matcha flavor . My companions were very pleased with their selection of cheesecake and ricotta nutella tart. read more
Such a cute spot! Although I was specifically looking for it on Dawson st I ended up walking past it! Easy to miss, it's under the Design House, advertised outside as Dolce Sicily. Little cramped for space at times but it's quaint. Got a Messina (turkey, provolone cheese, mayo) panini, which was nice on the crunchy ciabatta bread. Bit boring on its own, I should've got some soup with it!!! Cappuccino after was nice and frothy! Wait staff were really nice, but I could tell they were busy... I had to ask for napkins for my panini, got a jar of them, and then another waitress took them away before Id even started my cappuccino.....hello? Frothy!!!!! Lol They've got a tempting array of pastries and cakes... I got a slice of upside-down pineapple cake to go, for €2.50. It had a nice fluffy texture and good flavours in there, just a tiny bit dry, needed a side of whipped cream! Can't fault them for that though, they might serve it with cream! read more
7 years ago
Lovely bakery on Dawson St serving up some gorgeous desserts as well as some savoury items. The cannoli was pretty much perfection. Crispy outside and a lightly sweet ricotta filling. The flavours were unique and I enjoyed every bite. Will return! read more
Sweet Sicily is a little gem of a café on Dawson Street, the owners are so warm and welcoming and the coffee is excellent, but the real reason to stop by is the cannoli...dear god, they are amazing! Crisp pastry filled with a lush, lemony mascarpone filling, they are the stuff a sweet-tooth's dreams are made of! My partner, who's tried the real deal in Sicily himself, assured me that these were better than the cannoli he'd had there - so no higher praise really! read more
11 years ago
This place is great! It's an adorable little café that could be easy to miss - if it weren't painted lime green! I just happened to stumble across it because I wanted hot chocolate and boy was I in for a treat. The Italian Hot Chocolate with fresh cream is a thick rich drink that knocks the socks off anything from the classiest, most expensive places. The chocolate cake was super good too and woman who served me was the sweetest woman ever! Love her! Come visit, the place is inexpensive, and has great stuff. read more
I went to a get together around the corner, on South Anne street, earlier in the month and they were serving these lovely sandwiches filled with pesto, chicken, speck, egg (not all in the same sandwich mind you!) and then there were trays of these lovely pastries including profiteroles, fruit tart and cannoli. I think these were the best part of the food stuff. But that's just me. When I asked who the caterers were, I was given Sweet Sicily's card. Later on in the month, a friend of mine mentioned that she went to this great little Italian bakery...yep. You guessed it. Sweet Sicily. So, for a meeting I was going to hold around Trinity College, I chose Sweet Sicily. It's located in a tiny cafe at number 43 Dawson at the basement level. At the entrance of the cafe, you are greeted with a countertop full of lovely Italian cakes and desserts and there are a few tables there, but the seating extends to a larger room in the back. Hard to decide which cake to have, but I ended up with a medium Cannolo. It was almost too much for me. Very sweet and creamy. But I managed to finish it. My guest had the peach tart with custard. She said it was excellent. And for €5 you can have a cake and any tea or coffee. Not a bad deal for something so delicious. Lots of lovely people working there and as well as an obviously big Italian clientele. Reminds me of being back there.... read more
11 years ago
Absolutely love this place. Cute little coffee/cake shop. They have a great selection of typical pastries and cakes from Sicily and, being Sicilian myself, I can say they are 100% authentic and super tasty. I would definitely recommend to anyone popping by to try the ricotta cannoli (they also have them in a smaller size, "cannolicchi"), they are honestly amazing. Tried also panini/ soup and they are very good too. Prices are very reasonable as well, would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to try some authentic Sicilian treats. read more
7 years ago
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20 South Anne Street
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