While in Dublin, we were just looking for a restaurant nearby with great ratings, and this came up…read more We walked in with no reservations on a Saturday night, and we got seated immediately in a very packed restaurant. It was super snug - like really close seating next to other parties. However, it was really nice and intimate, and the service here was great and friendly. We got the salad with a baked block of goat cheese, and oh my, it was heavenly. Served with mixed greens, tomato, garbanzo beans and drizzled in olive oil and balsamic. The pizza was really great too, really simple and the bread on the pizza was perfect (the restaurant has a huge pizza oven so you know the pizza here is made legit). Saving the best for last, the past of the day, which had prawns, zucchini, tomatoes with bucatini, and the sauce is white wine, but it was like a creamy red, and no complaints. This is probably the best pasta dish we've had in a while and we were so satisfied. So glad we found this gem during our short stay in Dublin, and if you're craving good Italian food, check this place out.

Passports, visas and inoculations in order, we ventured to the wild east of Dublin 3 to meet with…read moreNorthsider friends at Da Mimmo. I jest. The neighbourhood has been decidedly gentrified in the past number of years but the North Strand is still, shall we say, different. We were seated pretty much immediately and then reseated because I wound up sitting beside the door which, every time it opened, sent a cold draught down my spine. It didn't help that the door never properly closed without manual intervention. Anyway, one cocktail in and I didn't notice any more. The room was small but very cozy, service was efficient without being pushy so all good. The food was fantastic it has to be said. Italian, as the name suggests, throughout. My companion and I shared a bruschetta al pomodoro which was so moreish I was sorry we hadn't ordered one each. Two of the party opted for monkfish with pappardelle which was cooked to perfection. I had the penne with salsiccia which was superb and plentiful. A couple of bottles of montepulciano reserva later we headed back across the river sated and satisfied. We'll definitely be back, visas or no visas. Highly recommended.

We came to this Italian restaurant in the Temple Bar area. Fairly busy.We had seafood pastas, 1…read morew/red sauce & 1 w/a cream sauce. A bit bland. The salad had too much dressing. Friendly service.

Service sucked, we got our appetizer before drinks, getting dinner took FOREVER. Don't really…read morerecommend, food was good but not actually good Italian food, just good food.

Food was amazing. Small restaurant but nice staff and indoor/outdoor seating. Everything was…read moredelicious.

Solid Italian food. The seafood pasta had a great array of seafood but was lacking in flavor. The…read moreother dishes were all good, the place itself is small and quaint.

I am not sure which locations some of the reviewers ate at or the time frame they were there, but…read morewe were at The Mayor Street Lower Dublin location for a late dinner and everything was perfect! Granted, seating is a little on the tight side if you have more than 4 to your group, but it was just me and my husband. One review said the place was not inexpensive, but I disagree if you order an entree vs. a starter OR eat at a restaurant in The Temple Bar area. I had the Napoli pizza for 15.50 and my hubby the Ravioli Toscanini for 19.50. We both enjoyed our selections very much. All the staff was very friendly and we did not have to wait long for our order to come to our table. I liked it so much that I will suggest going back there tomorrow night for dinner with our group of 4. Be aware the location we were at closes at 9:00 pm.

It's actually the Liffey Street branch that I ate at but couldnt find it on here :-)…read more I popped into on a Sunday afternoon just for a casual bite to eat. It's interior is pretty small but cosy and welcoming with shelves of wine and some typical Italian produce. The menu was slightly limiting regarding starters, as in I couldn't spot them. There was meat and cheese boards, then salads and pizzas but not smaller starters or bruschetta or anything. So we opted to share a pizza and share a cheese board - I am ALL about the cheese! We went for a veggie pizza with roasted peppers and mushroom. Being absolutely obsessed with pizza I had high hopes but it was just ok... too thick for my liking and a but sloppy on top. The cheese board was served with some warm bread and dips and was fab, really couldn't complain about it. Staff were also very helpful and friendly. Wine was good also, 3 options of red and 3 of white priced at approx 7.50. I did spot after ordering on a board that they offered bruschetta ... it just didn't appear on the menu for whatever reason! All in all, a nice enough spot if you are on that side of the bridge, maybe for a glass of wine and some cheese but not somewhere I would rush back to in a hurry for a full meal.

Good pizza, and amazing service. I think it would be a 4.5 star experience but I wanna round up…read morebecause it was nicer than expected and because of service. Vibes are great.

We just finished a 4 hour walking food tour of Dublin and were walking back to our hotel looking…read morefor a quiet place away from the crowds to have 1 drink. We saw Milano had a nice patio, with minimal people, on the river so sat outside. We ordered our drinks, both on the menu but they didn't have them so ordered different drinks for both. We were asked if we wanted food by our waiter twice, we said we were just having a drink as we're so full, she walked away both times. The manager then came by and got extremely angry with us saying that this is not a bar and they don't have a license so we have to order food as well. We did not know the laws in Dublin so it was odd he was so angry with us and speaking with a lot of disrespect. No one told us we needed to order food until he yelled at us. Since we were stuffed full already, we really didn't want food but conceded and ordered a side salad. When leaving he didn't even thank us for coming or say bye to us (we were one of the few people there...). Just thought there was no reason to treat a guest like that and how are we supposed to know the restaurant laws in Dublin on our 2nd day in the country. It left a very bad taste in our mouth and we were very disappointed in the unfriendly service.

You can't go wrong with this place, everything my friend and I ordered was good. What attracted us…read morewas the "early bird" special they had, which essentially was just if you ordered a starter, entree, and glass of wine anyways...but we saw deal and were fooled. It ended up being about 19 euros. Anyways, everything was timely and delicious, with the white wine option being a little bitter and not the best, but the food really hitting the spot. Our server was very nice and accommodating. On a Saturday night, it wasn't very busy and that was good if you were looking for a more intimate place to talk and catch up. I would definitely come here again! Try the carbonara and the Italian wedding soup, it's to die for.

Talbot Street isn't exactly where you'd think you would find an Italian restaurant. A home decor…read moreshop? Yes A pub? Yes This surprising shop serves decent enough Italian food served at reasonable prices. I wasn't particularly blown away with the food, but a pizza and some wine did the job in warming me up from an otherwise cold afternoon! It's worth a visit if you're looking for something a bit different than other options you might find in the area.

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.

AMAZING! We had a hard time finding a place that had their kitchen open after 9pm but our waitress…read morewas so kind to let us in close to their ending. We got the family meal deal which was great portions, options, and taste! It's set right in the Temple Bar area which makes it nice to walk around after dinner.

Service was great. Server was very nice. Drinks and food arrived quickly. The little dough ball…read moreappetizer was delicious. The lasagna was okay - it had a different cheese than what I'm accustomed to. It was kind of creamy. Vert little meat in the sauce. My partner ordered a prawn and linguine dish. They were out of linguine but subbed penne, which was totally fine. The prawns, however, were just small shrimp.