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IL Vicoletto

4.5 (138 reviews)
PriceyItalian
Open 12:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Bar area
Bruski N.

We were surprised to find IL Vicoletto within 900 ft. of where we stayed in the Temple Bar area. We knew right away that this Italian restaurant was special. It was small but had the old welcoming charm of a local Italian restaurant vibe that you can only find in small towns in Italy. But we were in a busy and loud Temple Bar in Dublin, Ireland. All of the staff were Italian. They were so welcoming even though the place was packed and we didn't have a reservation. They just squeezed a 2-top by the bar which blocked 1/3 of the pathway to the kitchen. This type of arrangement will never pass California's health or ADA inspection. We were just happy to get a table and enjoyed the fresh pasta and seafood that were made perfectly. The sauce was outstanding. The Bruschetta was crazy good. The only thing that was not on point was the calamari. It was on the chewy side. Overall, it was a lucky find but worth the experience. If you are in the Temple area and have a craving for Italian, make sure to book a reservation at IL Vicoletto.

Ravioli dello Chef-Homemade varioli! So creamy! So rich! So flavorful!
Dayla K.

My daughter and I were visiting Dublin and were hungry for some Ravioli! This restaurant is amazing in every way! The Ravioli did not disappoint! First, the bread, oil, and balsamic vinegar the comes out first is glorious while you wait! It really pairs well with 2 glasses of wine! Because we walked to Temple Bar, we ordered a bottle of wine and enjoyed! We ordered the Ravioli dello Chef-Homemade varioli! So creamy! So rich! So flavorful! There is a warning in the menu that this Chef-Homemade dish leaves room for slight variations. I must say, as delightfully creamy and rich as this dish was, no matter what variation the Chef chooses, it is assured to be perfection! If you are visiting Dublin, these two American Ladies highly recommend this restaurant! Most Sincerely!

Seafood pasta
Randi M.

This was just ok for me. I ordered a seafood pasta without mussels. I would expect a bit more of the other types of seafood in place of the mussels, but that wasn't the case. The calamari were very fishy and tough. The seabass was almost non existent. Just very tiny flakes of fish. There were 2 bigger shrimp and then some tiny little pinky nail sized shrimp. The actual pasta was good. My wife ordered a cheese ravioli and she said it was ok. We were not offered any parmesan cheese.

Lamb and Beetroot risotto special
Jackie A.

We called this place around 3pm for a dinner for 8. They told me "Let us check with the owner and call you back." We weren't hopeful. But I got a call back in a few minutes they could make it work. Great service before we even got into the restaurant! When we got there I didn't know how small the restaurant is and the fact they could "make it work" was amazing. The staff were so kind and welcoming. We all got something different and everything was delicious. My Dad got a steak and said it was the best steak he has ever had and he is picky! We got tagliatelle and risotto dishes. But everything was good! Must try in Dublin.

Tagliatelle w Lobster
Nooshi B.

The most magical last night in Dublin was spent here at IL Vicoletto. We made 8:45 reservations and the rest is history. Our waiter was amazing and made us feel like faMily; recommending an incredibly special white wine that went down so smoothly. The complimentary bread w Olive oil and balsamic is to die for so don't get too full on it. I ordered the lobster tagliatelle that was light and hearty w plenty of lobster to go around. My friend ordered a seafood pasta that she also loved. YOU MUST ORDER THE TIRAMISU! It's phenomenal. Our neighbors became friends by the end of the evening; as conversations and drinks continued to flow. The most magical memories were made here and I will forever hold IL Vicoletto fondly in my heart. Service was incredibly cozy and I highly recommend spending an evening here when in Dublin.

Smoked salmon app
Steven O.

Very nice ambiance and delicious food. The restaurant was a little cramped but don't let that deter you from the menu. Mainly a wine selection and one beer in a bottle. 9/10 would reccomend and go again. I got the sea bass pasta and app of smoked salmon.

Hannah M.

We were blessed to find a table for 4 on a Saturday night the day prior to St. Paddy's Day. After a long day of rainy walking, walking into this family restaurant brought such joy. The wait staff are attentive, the ambience is welcoming and the PASTA IS DELICIOUS. For those American travelers this is not an Olive Garden where you get abomination Alfredo. You will get hand made regional pasta and excellent wine and the gelato is a perfect ending to this meal.

Filet. Ordered medium rare, best cooked steak I've ever had 11/10.
Shayne C.

Tiny hole in the wall. Was lucky enough to get a table for 2. Food is amazing. One of the top Italian restaurants I've ever been to. Steak quality was top notch, cooked to perfection.

I'll Vicoletto street view
Lyn H.

This is some of the BEST Italian food in the world! The entire staff is from Italy and amazing. The fried calamari is PERFECTION. I have been known to get two orders and call it dinner! The wine selection is excellent. Reservations are a must as this restaurant is cozy and small. I don't recommend taking a large group.

Ragu pasta
Tasha J.

My company had the good luck to host a large customer dinner at IL Vicoletto. I'm surprised we were able to get so many people into the restaurant as is a bit snug but homey and warm. The wait staff was amazing and attentive for taking care of such a large party. They offered 2 selections of white wine and 2 selections of red. I had the bold red and loved it. For apps they served large baskets of bread with olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar. It was by far the best balsamic I've ever had. We also had charcuterie boards, caprese salads, eggplant parm, and calamari just to name a few. The calamari was fantastic. It was huge pieces of meat, thickly breaded and sweet to taste. I had the ragu pasta as an entree and even thought I was so full, I still ate every bite! I tried the panacatta for dessert and tried the pistachio and vanilla ice cream. Both were great but the ice cream was a bit more unique. The dinner was over 3 hours long but the food was just amazing. I hope to eat here again soon

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Wow--great restaurant. Staff very nice and helpful. Food was amazing and great wine list, very very pleased!

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Absolutely incredible! The food was some of the best Italian food we had ever had. The service was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect!

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Excellent bistro style Italian place. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the service was great.

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Sprezzatura

4.1(14 reviews)
1.2 kmHarcourt

I'm so confused how this place has good reviews. Service was nonexistent. It was not busy. It…read moreseemed takeout was the busiest part of the restaurant. The pasta was cold and dried out. The only thing worth having was the sample platter of the arancini balls. Even those were hard to distinguish which ones were which. Definitely try a different restaurant if you're looking for Italian.

Why I'll go back: wide variety of sauces lets you satisfy any craving…read moreYou HAVE to order: the arancini (how's that for a curveball) Tony's Tip: Given the generous portion size and wide variety of sauces, if you can do a group of 4-6 you'll be able to sample a lot more of the menu. Things I liked about Sprezzatura: - whatever you're in the mood for (marinara, carbonara, bolognese...), it's probably on the menu that night - the sauces are rich/heavy. I like, but maybe not everyone will. - generous portions - super friendly service Things I wasn't crazy about: - the finish on the table left a stickiness that was annoying as we sat through our meal - the kitchen door kept slamming shut (loudly) with every staff pass-through and needs some sort of better hinge or soft close mechanism - each pasta dish was a bit overrun with sauce. I might have soaked it up with some bread, but the amount was unnecessary for the pasta alone. We ordered three pastas dishes. I actually liked the one I didn't order the most - an amatriciana-like red sauce with a little spice. My wife enjoyed the Fettucini, Nduja and Mascarpone. The Mafaldine Cashel Blue (cheese) and Roasted Walnuts, which also had caramelized onions in it, was actually not as sweet as I expected (or wanted) it to be. What we did agree on, though, was how delicious the arancini was (we went with spicy sausage). I would lead with that...but don't get carried away. The wine choices were limited, but solid. And the price was very reasonable. I'd go back again (if I actually lived in Ireland!), mostly when I have a fix for a certain flavor. There was a lot of delivery business taking place during our visit. I suspect these sauces don't travel well (no firsthand experience with that), so dine in seems like the better call to me.

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