This is hands down the best Italian restaurant I've ever experienced in Dublin, and I've been…read moreliving in Dublin for over fifty years. I always bring overseas visitors here as it's a guaranteed great meal. I've never had a bad food experience here. The ambiance is lovely and the only downside to this restaurant is that it isn't larger. Its small size puts time pressure on both staff and patrons. I would give it four stars for that reason if I could bring myself to, which I can't because the food's too good! :) My advice to patrons would be to book a table at IL Vicoletto outside of the weekend dinner evening rush. The homemade pasta is an experienced to be savored, especially if you order the wild boar ragu.

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.

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

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.

Amazing restaurant. Quiet. Quaint. Wonderful food. Wonderful service. All other restaurants we've…read morebeen to have not even come close. If you want Italian cuisine, do not look elsewhere.

Food and atmosphere was excellent. It was nice to have a great meal and relax with my wife. They…read moretreated us very well. It's a great getaway from the hustle and bustle of all the pubs.

We drifted in here about 5 pm and the place was hopping. Live music and a short wait for a table…read more Great, loud pub ambiance. We ate an early dinner, including lamb shank and beef stew. Both were good and exactly what you think of for Irish comfort food. Friendly, efficient staff. It's a tourist spot, but a fun one. Btw: the name is not racial. The original owner was Dorcas Kelley, nickname Darkie.

I'll start with the good: loved the vibes and look and feel and the fact that they do different…read morestyles of live music every night means I just might be back. The staff are also very nice and despite how busy it is, service was quick. Neutral: this place was smaller than I was expecting and could be cramped if you're trying to eat as well as drink Bad: the food left something to be desired. I tested bangers and mash and barely made it through one sausage as they seemed mushy and the texture through me off. Would return but not to eat

Good pizza, tastier than average in Dublin. Service is great and lads are nice too. Recommended.read more

This place rocks! Super small and takeout only, but definitely worth the trip! Pizza was…read moreawesome, cooked on this huge pizza oven that takes up literally half of their real estate. Great crust, and ingredients are super fresh.

Warm espresso martini. Disgusting bathrooms. No lighting at our table? Bland pasta…read more Found this place off top jaw. Wouldn't say it was awful, but would not recommend.

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.

Our first stop in Dublin after a 3 hour drive was here, a nice Italian bistro. We shared the…read moremeatball starter, it had 4 small meatballs in an excellent sauce. We then ordered a Margherita and a Fume. They were both outstanding. Crust and sauce were on point, with the cheese being especially delicious. The smoked pancetta was thinly sliced and very tasty. This pizza is as good as you get in San Francisco. Service was very good.

After bypassing the usual Dublin pubs we stumbled on this tiny storefront gem and devoured the most…read moredelicious pizza Margarita I've ever sampled. Medium thick crust and fresh tomato topping bubbling with fresh mozzarella. Place got busier as we sat. Glad we came in. Napoli in Dublin. Yum

We had the pizza, ravioli and spaghetti bolognese. All was delicious. The service was great. Highly…read morerecommend eating here.

Went to Pinocchio tonight and was served and helped by Delilah. She was very attentive. The crust…read moreon the Margherita pizza was so good!

Nice ambiance, friendly staff, and good food! I had been craving a good bowl of pasta and this was…read moreperfect! Special shoutout to the chocolate cake dessert, which we finished before I could take a photo.

We were looking for something other than the heavier food we were enjoying in Dublin. Found Bar…read moreItalia located across the river from Temple Bar. Saw several Italians eating there, so knew we were in good hands. Great food, and good wine selection. Had a risotto seafood specials that was very good. Baby scallops and green salad also quite good. Service was very good and friendly.

Wow! What a great find! The pizzas were cooked to perfection. They featured simple, quality…read moreingredients. 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.

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