Arrived a little early 11:45 however they sat us outside and took care of our drink order. Super nice people and the restaurant looked cared for. Ordered a pizza and have to say - easily a top 5 for me. It had amazing crust, the sauce was perfect!! We also had an order of bread and it was outstanding as well. Highly recommend! Especially if you are there with a cruise. read more

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Oliveto is a great option for a nice, maybe even romantic, dinner out in Dun Laoghaire! If it was nicer out, I would've loved sitting outside. The service is pristine, funny wait staff who even take your jacket for you upon arrival. Folks from various tourist stops recommended this spot for dinner in the area. Be sure to book a reservation as it fills up quick. We got a margherita pizza as our appetizer, though it seems more like a classic cheese pizza (in NY at least). It was super yummy regardless. Super fresh, I only had one slice because I wanted to have space for dinner, but I wish I could've had more! I ordered the pork chop (longer name on menu pictured). Others at my table got a bone with theirs while I didn't, and subsequently licked my plate clean. It was incredibly filling and came with the best fried potatoes I have had in Ireland, which is saying a lot. The drink menu was pretty extensive as well. I got their cocktail special, a limoncello spritzer. It was pretty mid, I wouldn't order it again, but it was worth a shot. Highly recommended spot in the area, I don't think you could go wrong! read more

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Delicious. Food was really good. We had almost all the starters. All were delirious. I had the fish (seabass?) for my main, which perfectly cooked. The chocolate dessert was also really good. Overall, really good food. read more

YOU HAVE TO CHECK THIS PLACE OUT! Whether for drinks, appetizers, a meal, dessert or ALL they above you need to check it out! I ordered the Cosmopolitan and saw the orange wedge and was very disappointed until my lips touched the glass and the liquid touched my tastebuds. Absolutely delicious! The appetizer was fantastic, charcuterie board, I would have ordered my own and not shared with anyone. My lamb entrée was divine and tasted even better the next day marinated in that sauce, and the dessert! I've not ever really been a big fan of dessert till I vacationed in Ireland! This dessert was out of this world!!! Great service all around, from the barback, server, manager, mixologist, chef, I had a wonderful time and cannot wait to go back! Plus, sitting outside with the heaters and the ocean view you cannot go wrong with their whole vibe. read more

Everything from the food, service to ambiance was absolutely superb. Sitting out on the patio looking out at the ocean while eating a very well made meal, was truly the highlight of our trip to Ireland. Thank you for creating a core memory for my husband and I on our honeymoon. read more

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Meeting friends for dinner, we arrived early and decided to treat ourselves to a cocktail in the bar. A surprisingly comfortable and cosy room, old fashioned in a classy way, it reminded me perhaps of a dining car on a 1930s Orient Express train. And that's a compliment. The cocktails were excellent too. Repairing to the dining room, we were seated at the window which afforded a wonderful panoramic view of the East Pier and the sea behind as the sun began to set on a late summer evening. My companion and I shared an unusual, and delicious, bruschetta starter. My main was a really good sausage ragu pasta dish with crunchy Parmesan to top. Almost three hours passed in a flash such was the company, the food and drink and the ambience of the place. Service, by the way, was attentive, friendly and excellent throughout. I can't comment on the wine as I was driving and forced to endure non-alcoholic Birra Moretti. Vile stuff. My companions certainly enjoyed a very excellent Pinot Noir and I was so, so happy for them. Will definitely return but I won't drive. read more

Don't go without a reservation, even if the place is empty the entire hour you're there, or you will be placed at the most central table and work will be done around you getting ready for the real customers (moving tables folding napkins walking back and forth to look busy). Heavens sake don't offer us a nicer table with a view that still wasn't occupied upon our departure. Meanwhile an hour after we were seated, real customers arriving had their coats taken and all the attention one might expect for a fancy restaurant. For an hour, when the restaurant was open for service, we were the only customers present and spent $85 and were basically ignored and all the while being smack dab in the center of the restaurant. The appetizer was too weird to eat: too much ricotta on bread that was too bulky. The mains were delicious. Beef cheeks and linguini with shrimp were very tasty. Had to bother someone to get the bill brought to the table since the real customers had arrived and were getting real service. Lastly, how does an expensive restaurant not know to ask the wait staff to leave the perfume off for the night? Our waiter's cologne overpowered the smell of the food and lingered long after he left us wondering what we had done except to arrive when they opened without a reservation. read more

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Exploring local restaurants and I'm 100% over the moon I came across this amazing Italian place. Fantastic restaurant, great location and overlooking Dun Laoghaire harbour across Dublin Bay, it has one of the best Al fresco dining set ups in all of Dublin! Food was unbelievably amazing, flavour was in abundance and hours later, the tasty goodness was still on my palette in a tummy I want more kinda way. If you're looking for tame Italian flavours, go elsewhere, they ain't afraid to add Garlic and then some which just made, what is possibly the best bruschetta I've ever tasted! I had the marguerite pizza with added cooked ham; authentic Italian pizza base cooked in wood oven and packed with flavour, comes served on a wooden block... When it arrived, barely knew where to start, was beyond the size I expected but don't worry, I finished every bite... How could I not, it was delicious! Staff were very friendly and attentive, there was no rushing to free back up the table, you felt warm and welcome to unwind, mull over your wine... And next time, desserts you are on my radar! I'm coming to get you read more

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Popped in for lunch on my own. Ordered the burger and was rightly informed that it would take 15 minutes. It was worth the wait. Nice meat in the patty, a good burger. I then realized that I did not have my wallet with me, I explained my conundrum and the staff could not have been more understanding. The people working in the restaurant were terrific, thank you read more

I know, my rating sticks out against the others, but unfortunately I wasn't too convinced by Oliveto this time around. Maybe it's a 3 1/2 though. Yes, the location is brilliant and the staff was lovely and it's nicely decorated - at the moment even with an exhibition by one of my favourite Irish artists. But I wasn't too conviced by my main. I had the Prawn Linguine. And whilst the pasta was perfectly cooked al dente the overall taste was a bit bland I thought. My friends had the House Pappadelle and the Rigatoni con Sugo di Salsiccie and seemed to be happy enough. As a dessert I had the Tiramisu and that was actually a pleasant surprise. It was lovely fresh and that's something you don't often get in restaurants. I suppose next time I will go for a pizza - for some reason I only saw that they've a pizza oven later so only then realised that that's probably their speciality. read more

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This restaurant has amazing views over the sea and pier! We were seated in front of the window, and you could have given me any old boot to eat and I would've been content just staring out at the sea and taking it all in. Having said that, I was glad they did have normal food on offer as well. The menu consists of mainly pasta and pizza. And 6 or 7 maincourses (osso bucco-yum!) ranging from +/-14 to 25 euro. I went for an old time favourite of mine: Seafood risotto. And wow, it was good! It had plenty, and I mean PLENTY of fish and shellfish in there, and the tomato sauce was light and tasty. The restaurant itself has very classy, clean interior and staff was efficient and accomodating. Will be back! Even just to have a drink out in front on one of their picnic tables. read more

Oliveto - Seafood risotto - Italian Near Me - Dublin, D

Very good Italian restaurant. The food was very fresh and very authentic. There was also a good amount of creativity when it came to some of the dishes. We enjoyed this very much. The staff here was very friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this restaurant. It always seemed very busy there! read more

I have dinned in Oliveto in about 8-10 occasions, so as reluctant I am to give five starts to anybody the consistency shown here has to be rewarded. Oliveto is a classic Italian restaurant with one of the best services I have seen on a mid priced restaurant. Focusing on food first: The pizzas are the best I have ever tasted, they are roman stile pizzas with a very thin and crusty base. The ingredients used are superb and you can really tell. My recommendation is the very simple Marguerita spiced up with a bit of chili oil to your taste. I am a fan of simple and tasty food. If you prefer more substance you have plenty of options. I absolutely recommend them. Eat them Italian stile: cut it in triangles, take it in your hand and fold it so the slice stays straight and bite with pleasure...uhmmm Another strength here are the risottos, believe me when I say it that a good risotto in the Italian way is not easy and takes time to make it creamy and full of flavour. You will find them here, try different ones, they tend to change them from time to time. The antipasto is good but I would not fill up your stomach with them as I would leave some room for the chocolate souffle (not sure of the name), it's a chocolate cake with warm chocolate inside serve with an orange sauce. It is delicious and let me tell you: I am not a fun of sweet stuff. I have not tried meat or fish here, but I will do a follow up when I try them to let you know. The service: The service has been excellent on every occasion we have been there, the waiting staff is really professional and friendly, they give you time if you need to think, they can provide good advice when ordering. Most importantly you feel welcomed and relaxed. Something to criticize is that sometimes the food is brought at different times to the table (due to lack of coordination between pizzas and other dishes). It happened a couple of times and it's something difficult to master in an Italian restaurant. As long as they warm up plates you should be fine. read more

This bar and restaurant always has a buzzy atmosphere especially on a sunny day when everyone can sit outside in the beer garden with drinks and food. The pizzas are particularly good here. read more

Oliveto - Oliveto restaurant in dun laoghaire is the perfect place to relax outside in the beer garden on a sunny day - Italian Near Me - Dublin, D

Having slammed Café Bar Deli for being as little too authentic it seems a bit unfair to praise Oliveto for much the same thing but as my old math teacher used to say as he held my head down the toilet bowl... life isn't fair. Olivito has done that thing with the kitchen on display so that you can watch the chefs at work - I quite like this though the chefs must on occasion feel like animals in a zoo - and having worked in a restaurant for 7 years I can tell you they can be as cranky as zoo animals on occasion as well. There is a few places doing the whole serving food on wooden platters / breadboards and I think it's a lovely touch, Olivito is one of them though perhaps it would be a good idea to furnish the customers with a pizza cutter if you are not going to slice it in the kitchen - again, you can be a little too authentic! Er indoors had the Tagliolini Al Nero Di Seppia and was pleased with it, and our dining companions both had risotto. Everyone seemed happy. After much debate we went for a bottle of wine and a bastet of bread to start and finished with coffees. The bill worked out at 22.50 per person which is pretty respectable for an evening out and a good aul chat! read more

This gem simply does the most amazing and basic pizzas. Their pastas are great too. Reasonable pricing. Friendly staff and a great view. Note they only do pizzas for lunch from Friday to Monday. Every time I have friends over from distant lands we hit this place and everyone is always delighted. Nice wine list too! read more

Stumbled upon this restaurant by chance; it was a lovely sunny summer's evening and we wanted to experience the fantastic weather (rare in Ireland!) as much as we could. Oliveto checked off everything on our list: Gooood food-we had the pizza Yum! Great atmosphere- the place was buzzing! Amazing views of the sea,the East Pier and Howth Efficient and friendly staff Oliveto is by far the best restaurant this side of South Dublin. I can't wait to go back :) read more

I went there recently with 3 friends on a busy Friday night. The place was buzzing with a great atmosphere. We had to wait a bit (20 mins) to be seated but we were happy enough to wait it out at the lovely bar. We didn't use the outdoor seating as it was a bit cold outside but it looked gorgeous, was well lit and the brave people who sat out there had great views down the pier. I had the ravioli for starters which were melt in your mouth and then had the Prawn Linguine for mains which was out of this world. I was on the red wine that night with my friends on the white so I liked that I could order a carafe rather than having to re-order glasses all the time. Overall great experience, great food and great atmosphere. Would definitely go again. read more

I went there for a pizza with my sweet half and I have to say the view it's amazing! One thing I've really missed from Italy is eating outside near the sea, but this restaurant gave me hope again! If you want to eat outside you can only have pizza, so I don't know how's the food inside the restaurant actually. Pizza is very good and the place is amazing with a nice summer-y atmosphere. I really recommend it if you feel nostalgic about a nice place near the sea. Great to bring your friends :) read more

Oliveto was so much fun. Delicious and beyond FRESH!!! Fritto Misto was crispy and fish was sweet and briny fresh. Tartar sauce divine. Irish Mussels in tomato sauce and white wine were tender and not overcooked. Broth was delectable. PEA & pancetta Risotto was perfection. Trentino Pizza the coppa was from italy and pizza crisp and tasty. We shared the pork belly, which seemed like dessert. Espresso was thick and foamy. Overall a fine evening and memorable. read more

I have never written a review online. But the service I encountered in Oliveto today was so upsetting it drew tears. I am a local at this restaurant, I live around the corner, and come here about three times a week, spending quite alot of money and time there. I just had the 'garden manager' take my food out of my hand and throw us out of the restaurant in front of the entire terrace. This happened after three separate individuals took our order down wrong. After asking and being ignored for ketchup the individual stormed back to out table and squared up to two girls sitting down and took the food from under us and asked us loudly to leave, while his friends laughed at us from the next table. I have never, ever come across such despicable, aggressively unnecessary behaviour as a client in my whole life. The incorrigible aggression felt from this individual was embarrassing and drew tears. Our food was taken first and then our wine was thrown out in front of the whole garden. While having a gang of sneering backup beside us we had to endure the entire garden looking at a scene created by an employee at our expense. I would discourage people from booking weddings or any social events here as the staff seem to not be able to deal with situations in a calm, professional manner. We were stone cold sober, coming from an exercise class. Speaking as a girl, being stood over by a tall man I felt scared and completely embarrassed in front of a crowd. Its important to mention that this individuals friends were sitting beside our table and continued to get involved at the bar while we tried to deal with the situation. The management did not deal with this effectively. We both walked away from our local feeling sad, completely disgusted and really embarrassed. Its a pity as it has lovely sea views and normally we are very well tended to. I have to say it is literally the most hideous service experience I have ever encountered. read more

What a wonderful place. Didn't have a reservation but they had room for us. Wonderful service. My wife had seafood risotto and I had a pizza with apple compote, pork belly and wild mushrooms. Atmosphere was great, interesting clientele and wish we could go back. Was there on our last day in Ireland. Probably the best meal we had while on our "holiday". read more

A Joke. Unfortunately for Oliveto Osteria, that is the only way that I can describe my experience dining with them. From the get go, the service was dodgy and the manager in particular seemed to be completely uninterested in having repeat customers. Across from us was a party of eight adults and their group of sixteen children aged under ten. The adults decided that half eight, in the evening, was an acceptable time to drink more than the rest of the other diners put together. As the evening went on their behaviour got worse and the volume level got higher and higher. Their kids were left free to run around the restaurant, wrapped in toilet paper headbands that they made in the bathrooms. We ordered our meal however about ten minutes after we ordered our waiter came back over to our table to tell us that the kitchen was going through renovations and that they would be unable to give us some of the items that we had ordered. We received our starters fairly quickly, the only satisfactory event of the evening. However when our main courses arrived, and here is the plot twist, out of all six of us, only five of our meals were delivered. Ten minutes later we called over the waiter to ask where our food was. Ten minutes after that the manager came over to us to inform us that the order had never been put through and that the meal had never been made! He apologised and happily passed the blame over to our poor waiter, who had done nothing wrong, the manager than offered us free deserts for THE TABLE. The time for deserts came, we ordered, they came and we ate. The bill then arrived and we were annoyed to find that all but one of the deserts were charged to the bill. Thinking it was a mistake, we asked one of the servers to check for us, but when the waiter comes back he told us that the manager was only discounting one desert. Our waiter was very apologetic, but the manager made it clear that once he had our money he didn't care whether we were happy customers or not. On the whole the food was mediocre, the service terrible and the atmosphere poor. If I could give it zero stars out of five I would. read more

Probably the best Italian food I have ever had. Absolutely fantastic! I would love their bucatini pasta recipe, it was perfect!

This is my favourite restaurant in Dun Laoghaire. The Italian food tastes very authentic and is always good - from the lamb, gnocchi and fish to the delicious pizzas. The views over the pier are unparalleled in Dun Laoghaire. The atmosphere in the dining room is very relaxing. Staff are always friendly and efficient. The house wine is also gorgeous and the menu varies from season to season. It's also excellent value for what you get. Couldn't recommend Oliveto more highly. read more

I've rated this 5 start for one reason and one reason only. The food! It was amazing for lack of better word. I ate with 7 others and we were all blown away by the quality and practically fell over with shock when we were handed such a small bill. The restaurant as a whole was too loud for my liking and I found the service a bit slow but these small issues don't even come close to overshadowing the quality of the food and because of that I highly recommend eating here. read more

The standard of food in there, it would well deserve five stars - the pizzas are amazing. But unfortunately, the service leaves a lot to be desired which is obviously due to short staffing. Although the service we have experienced in the evenings was good enough, the service experienced during the afternoons or outside the busiest hours has been unfriendly, unwelcoming and caused us to leave without ordering. read more

The pizzas are particularly varied, interesting and popular. The new management has kept the bar area and the pint is good. Prior to Oliveto's tenure unpleasant gurrier elements featured particularly on weekends. These have been kept at bay. Friday evenings tend to be noisy but that is okay. read more

Absolutely loved this place. The food is seriously incredible. Was a last minute decision to go here with a couple of friends and am very glad we did. Staff are very nice and really accommodating. As a vegetarian I felt the staff at Oliveto were particularly accommodating. One man in particular, who I guess may have been a manager of some kind was especially caring. I can't eat Parmesan (as there's an animal derived enzyme in it) and when I ordered the gnocchi starter with no Parmesan, he came over and explained it wasn't possible as there was Parmesan in the actually gnocchis themselves and was really apologetic and made sure I was able to chose something else instead. So I asked for the antipasto platter for two to share but without the meat and they made up a fantastic vegetarian platter. They really went above and beyond. The pizza for main was incredible too, like a real Italian pizza! A great find, I'll definitely be back. read more

Oliveto - The antipasto sharing platter for starter, but without the meat! - Italian Near Me - Dublin, D

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