I sure wish that we came on an empty stomach, because their pastries looked AMAZING. Other folks in this shop who ordered them as we waited for coffee did a lot of "ooo'ing and ahhh'ing" as they chowed down. We also noticed the unique Italian goodies and cooking ingredients that they were selling within the shop. I ordered an iced latte and it was excellent. The coffee was smooth and espresso still noticeable. They clearly perfected the ratio of milk to espresso here. Recommend! read more

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Recently visited Ireland for 2 weeks and we were in Dublin at the end of our trip. On our last night, my family was getting a little tried of the pub food, and since we were in Italy last year, we decided to look for some really good Italian food. WE FOUND IT! This place is AWESOME. The staff was super friendly, attentive and the food was like we were back in Italy! Highly reccomend eating here, especially if you've been in Ireland a while and you're looking for break from "fish and chips" :-) read more

i forget what this sandwich was called but it was mozzarella, pesto, arugula, and tomato and i think it might have been one of the best sandwiches i've ever had. this place was real authentic italian all of the workers spoke italian and were also really nice. i ate my sandwich on their outdoor tables and it was great read more

Il Fornaio - sandwich - Italian Near Me - Dublin, D

I walked by Il Fornaio while walking to work and could not resist popping in for a flat white and sandwich. All their sandwiches sounded great but the suckling pig caught my eye with the arugula and pork. The sandwich was wrapped up nicely for me to consume once I got to the office and the coffee kept me caffeinated the rest of my walk. The first bite was heaven! It instantly made my too 10 list of best sandwiches. I was hoping to save half for lunch but it was too hard to resist. I will definitely be back then next time I'm in Ireland!! read more

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My husband and I bought pastry here once. It was fantastic. We had carrot cake; black walnut cake , and a nut roll with creamy chocolate filling. We got these items as take out and ate our dessert at our hotel. We tried to buy more pastry from them, but were not successful. We returned on a Sunday and they were closed; another time we visited after 5:00 pm and they were closed. The shop served the best desserts we had during our three week vacation in Dublin. I do not know what other kinds of food they sell, because I was interested only in dessert. This is a tiny shop with no seating. What they sell might be Italian. read more

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Excellent pastries!! Passed by this cute little shop on my way to the bus stop one day and was interested because it had the same name as a wonderful Italian restaurant in the States. What caught my eye was the delicious looking pastries lining a few rows of shelves showcased through their clear store window storefront. So the next time I passed by, I decided to go in and picked up a pistachio ricotta cannoli and a fruit tart. Both we priced at about €4. I had the pistachio cannoli the same night with a cup of milk and it was amazing. The filling was creamy and I was worried of a strong ricotta flavor but it had the perfect balance of flavor between pistachio and ricotta. The pistachio flavor also tasted really fresh and not artificial like a lot of pistachio flavored desserts taste. I ate the fruit tart a few days later and was worried it would no longer be fresh but it still tasted amazing. The crust was perfectly crumbly and the custard was smooth and delectable. I would definitely come here again to try more of their pastries! read more

Il Fornaio - Italian Near Me - Dublin, D

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Without a doubt the best coffee I've found in Dublin. Run by actual Italian staff, with actual Italian coffee, and comes on the recommendation of Italians living in Dublin. Can't go without saying it's also a gorgeous and cozy little space to sit in. It would be very easy to sit in for hours with a friend or a book. read more

Il Fornaio - Very cozy, homey little space. - Italian Near Me - Dublin, D

Pros: Great view of the square House wine was good Pasta was good Cafe feel Cons: Small tables Cramped when busy Meat was slightly dry Slow service Quaint little Italian restaurant hidden in the mayor square. It was a bit hard to find at first but the staff was friendly and helpful when I called. The menu has a decent range of food so the should be something there for most. It has a cafe decorum so don't expect any privacy during peak hours. I had the deer special (deer with noodles and mushroom wine sauce). My companion had the pork. The sauce was good and the pasta was cooked perfect but the meats on both dishes were a little dry. The pork was lacking on seasoning. The pork came with a balsamic dressing that was very good. Overall a good place to get a bite or a casual date. Avoid if you're looking to be blown away or intimacy. read more

Il Fornaio - View from inside - Italian Near Me - Dublin, D

This is probably the only real italian bakery in Dublin! I am a huge fan of sweets and chocolate so I immediately loved the place, bringing my boyfriend inside to buy too many cakes :D The nutella roll is the right thing you want to serve to your friends after a lovely dinner, I also recommend the tiramisù. For an italian it's a little pricey, but we are in Dublin and it's so good that you can't resist! read more

We had some fresh pasta during Saint Patrick's Day: amazing service and great idea. Creaming the cooked pasta with the sauce in a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano standed out the overall taste. read more

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It's a good thing their sweet treats are displayed in the window and not inside the shop cause looking at everything, I picked about 8 different things I wanted to try but by the time I got to order, I'd forgotten about half of them so the damage to my waistline (and wallet) wasn't so bad. Apart from the best Cannolli I've tried in Dublin and other Italian sweets, they do Italian inspired sandwiches and different kinds of coffee. The staff is very friendly and helpful, too bad they don't have a sit down area. read more

Il Fornaio - spoilt for choice - Italian Near Me - Dublin, D

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It's very difficult to pass Il Fornaio. The beautiful display of tarts and macaroons are enough to draw you in, if not the long lines of Italian - yes, actual Italian tourists - lining up to grab a quick espresso in this oh so tiny shop. You may be crushed up against the wall as you wait in line, but while you struggle to catch your breath, feel free to look at all the authentic Italian food you could buy - if you knew what the hell it was - and listen to the rapid fire conversations of your new Italian friends as they knock back cups of black death like it was water. At 2.50 for a large Americano, I think Il Foranio is a force to be reckoned with. Even though they don't have room for seating, their coffee is so good I don't mind having to chance the wind and rain outside. Their biscuits (small cakes shaped like biscuits?) are also beautiful. I've eaten several, and I can safely say they are melt in your mouth good. Definitely drop in if you are a coffee lover. Quite the little cafe. read more

Since I've moved to Dublin two years ago I walk past this place at least once a week and comment each time on how I would like to try these cakes. And hooray I finally did! Small little shop but loads of atmosphere inside. People standing drinking their espresso and chatting away. Great selection of cakes and food. Just look at the window as walk past! Friend and I couldn't decide so picked a few and decided to share them between us. Hazelnut and chocolate cake an absolute dream. Soooooo tasty. Ferrero Roche cake didn't really taste like a FR so but disappointed but still yummy, soft and full of a tasty choc cream So many cakes on offer and only a few tried. I'll definitely be back to work my way through. ... read more

Their staffs were friendly, I've visited 2 tried their sandwhich and cannolo, was ok. read more

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Came here for some take away. When we got home the meringue on my chocolate meringue tart was dry and crumbly and the crust was rock hard. Also purchased a mini chocolate puff pastry that was dry as well. Spend your money at one of the many other pastry shops around. read more

Il Fornaio - Chocolate meringue tart seemed like it was made last week - Italian Near Me - Dublin, D

Had a cafe latte, a mortadella and courgette panini and an orange and chocolate cannoli after. Coffee was good, it tastes continental and a bit singular as opposed to the stronger nuanced hand roasted styles that we are seeing in Dublin these days. So if you like strong coffee you may want to mention that. Or perhaps she just put one shot and a lot of milk. Good flavour anyway. Panini was good, tasted like Italy. Cannoli also very good, shell was a little soft in places. They have of other Italian treats. This place feels a bit authentic or at least a representation of how similar cafeteria's are in Italy. I dont like the location and there are not seats so its a take away affair for sambos. Nowhere nice to sit close by so walked back to Powerscourt steps. Its good, in a better location I think it would have more of a buzz about it. The staff were helpful and friendly and said they are busy. read more

Il Fornaio - Cannoli. A Sicilian speciality. Sweet but delish. - Italian Near Me - Dublin, D

Love their coffee and pistachio Cannoli!!! One of the best coffee place i have tried in Dublin.

Found this place by complete accident. I'd never seen it before but the window ful pig pastries invited me in. They ask look so delicious but I want there for that. I grabbed a parma ham and mozzarella panini. It was ful of flavour and hit the spot for lunch. Very friendly staff and I'll have to make a return for some pastries read more

Really quaint Italian patisserie (to go). Delicious Nutella rolls. Located in the centre of Dublin city by Trinity College.

Love the cappuccino and the chocolate chip croissant. So convenient next to the hop on hop off bus!!!

Great Coffee! Their mocha is to die for and I love the little cinnamon cookie. The fresh mozzarella sandwhich is amazing and I would highly recommend their pastries. read more