Great spot! We came with no reservation and they were still able to fit us in for dinner. This is a small spot where you can enjoy and watch the kitchen make food. We ordered a margherita pizza and slow-braised beef bolognese. The pizza had some of the best crust I have ever had. It was soft, flavorful, and overall just delicious. Would definitely recommend. Probably best to make a reservation! read more

Paulie's Pizza - Slow-braised beef bolognese - Pizza Near Me - Dublin, D

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While visiting Dublin found a tiny place right on the corner of Grand Canal St. place was busy and lucky for me it was a sunny day in April so decided to seat outside, there are only 3 small tables at the curb,wonderful to people watch. The food was amazing, had fabulous pasta and a cold beer. Service was friendly. read more

Pizza? In Dublin? Well, yeah! It's some of the best pizza I've ever had, and the service and ambiance were great. We were there on a chilly night and sat outside, and the waiter brought us hot water bottles and blankets. He was awesome. It's near Aviva Stadium, which is a little out of the way for those staying in Temple Bar or the central city, but well worth the trek. read more

What an incredible experience! Best pizza & gnocchi I've had, ever! Server Norman also made the visit extra special. So good we went baby two nights in a row. read more

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As a pre- and post-COVID consumer of Paulie's excellent fare, I can attest that all the great qualities that brought me here in the first place: excellent pizza, quick turnaound times for carry-away, ability to get a reservation, etc. remain in tact and going strong. read more

we loved paulies!!! the vibe was so warm and cozy and the service was amazing. norman was a great welcoming presence, boston connections pizza dough was phenomenal so that was a smash hit (except the siciliano was a little too salty) but we left clean plates. and the gnocchi was perfectly pan seared and the cheese on it was delicious. i have to come back read more

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Superb pizza. A well-known destination pizza joint in Beggar's Bush that I'd been meaning to try for years but it's a bit off the beaten track for me. However, my brother lives within spitting distance so we made the cross-town journey for a foursome dinner. I had high expectations and I wasn't disappointed. My double pepperoni was just as I like it. A decent crusty base with lashings of mozzarella and meat. My other half, just to be awkward, had the rigatoni bolognese which was plentiful and equally delicious. A bottle of house red went down very well too. Pauline's is a very small place and, even with an outdoor space, is still on the cozy side. Reservations are mandatory. No point in turning up on spec. You won't get it. It is well worth the effort though. Highly recommended. read more

If you're in Dublin, you MUST go here. Seriously. I never write reviews, but I absolutely had to for this place. The food is AMAZING. I didn't know that in Dublin you basically have to make a reservation for dinner every night if you want to eat somewhere. On our first night we came here and they were fully booked and we didn't have a reservation but the manager squeezed us in anyway. The staff here is so friendly and the atmosphere is great. My boyfriend and I ate here twice in our short time here because it was so good & they also have a full bar. We got pizzas and they were delicious, maybe even the best we've ever had. The food came out so quickly each time and I couldn't be happier that I discovered this place. read more

Paulie's Pizza - We both got pizzas: margherita & super picante . They were amazing! - Pizza Near Me - Dublin, D

Outstanding. An unexpected find and the name does not do justice to what you find. Try to start grilled peaches with buffalo mozzarella. Then seafood linguine topped off with thick dark chocolate mousse. Enough to share for only 54 euro. A great neighborhood spot. read more

Paulie's Pizza - Seafood linguine - Pizza Near Me - Dublin, D

Best pizza in Dublin - a bit small to sit in and often very busy, so if that bothers you consider ordering something to go via phone. But I quite like the cozy/squishy atmosphere. read more

Bustling place with a fantastic pizza (maybe the best in Dublin?), creative pasta options, good drinks, and more. But the best part of this place is the staff. Norman has an amazing memory and makes you feel like and old friend as soon as you walk in the door. Laura is a fantastic server, no request too big or small. Paulie's is the pizza restaurant every neighborhood needs. Paulie's books out frequently, so make a booking before you go. read more

Well, what more can be said that hasn't been? The pizzas are absolutely delicous, ain't no doubt about it. High quality toppings, well thought out combinations and excellent crust (if a little burnt for me, though some people seem to like that) The vibe is also spot on - nicely candlelit tables, intimate settings but still a casual feeling to it all. Service was very hit and miss. They were busy, fair enough, but aren't they always? The pizzas came straight away, but after that, we must have been waiting half an hour to get our desert menus, another 20 mins to get our bill. Both waiter and waitress were super sound and I could see they were really rushed, but the service really did put a little bit of a dampner on it. Pretty much everything I asked for, from water to desert to the bill, had to be asked for a min of twice. Either way, I'm sure I'll be back, it's a lovely spot. Not entirely sure it deserves the top spot in Dublin for pizza buzz, but it's up there for sure! read more

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I've been wanting to try paulies since 2011, expectations were high. And boy was it worth the wait. I'm a major pizza fan and I always complain that outside of Italy people don't know how to make pizza. I sincerely apologise. Paulies you are a dream come true my pizza was amazing and perfect. The crust was crispy and thin yet reliable. You could taste the sauce and it just did this beautiful dance with the cheese which effortlessly complimented the parma ham. As if that wasn't amazing enough my friend paid for dinner so I mean it was pretty much the best meal ever! The atmosphere was great I imagine it would be a great place for a date. read more

Paulie's Pizza - She's called Bianca and I'm still having dreams about her. - Pizza Near Me - Dublin, D

I love Paulie's. Great food, always a lively bustling vibe and even a patio for warm summer nights (I know, it's winter, but it's never too early to plan ahead for next year!). The pizza is obviously a highlight with a perfectly chewy crispy crust. The crust, to me, is everything and if you're also obsessed with this in a pizza, I recommend the Bianca. It's their white base pizza (no tomato sauce), topped with parmesan, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto & rocket. All their pizzas are great, but not having the moisture of the tomato sauce means the crust stays perfect through your entire meal. I've also tried their pot of mussels and the prawn linguine, which was one of the daily specials. They were also good, although the pasta was under-seasoned. I didn't mind that because we were able to easily troubleshoot and remedy that with salt at the table. As other reviewers have mentioned, they do get VERY busy and the service a bit slow. Make a reservation and don't go if you're in a rush to be somewhere afterwards. One last thing - finish your meal with an espresso martini. It was amazing. read more

Paulie's Pizza - Galway mussels - Pizza Near Me - Dublin, D

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Super groovy vibe going on here. Scene is casual but super hip. Very busy but we were nicely accommodated. The special starter of gnocchi was so rich, cheesy and decadent. Our calzone was very big and full of salty salami covered by perfect crust. My other family had pizza earlier in the week and loved it. This is a funky spot with amazing food-a must try in Dublin when you can't handle more pub grub. read more

We finally got to sit down here for the first time recently, when we got here early enough to nab a table outside. Before then it was always take out after arriving to find no free tables, inside or out. As I said, before then we ordered takeout, which takes no time at all. About five mins of waiting to be honest and your pizza is ready to take home. Or on one occasion when we were passing on our bikes, we ate the pizza at the pillar on the opposite side of the junction. Pizza never tasted so good as it does after an epic bike ride down by Poolbeg. My favourite is the Super Picante - spicy salami, fresh chilli, red peppers, rocket, tomato & smoked mozzarella. I've had others from the menu since, but they come nowhere near. Some day we will think of Paulies ahead of time and book a table inside :) read more

A cool spring evening in Dublin and discovering the ultimate authentic Italian pizza place (thanks for the hot tip Yelpers). We sat outside with the luxury of an outdoor heater and lap blankets on every chair. There was no salad on the menu, but the kitchen put together two special orders of fresh greens, topped by a lovely shaved Parmesan and drizzled with a balsamic dressing. They were delicious! The pizza selection was inventive without being weird (you know what I mean), with thin open-oven baked crust and fresh ingredients. Lots of choices here. For dessert we shared a light custard dish topped with fresh berries. Perfect! We had a bottle of the house red wine. It was fairly priced, light bodied, and a bit sour. For the price it was acceptable, but not memorable. (We're from Sonoma County, CA and a bit spoiled when it comes to wine.) Pauline's is a fabulous restaurant and I highly recommend it!! read more

Paulie's Pizza - The outside dining area of Paulie's - Pizza Near Me - Dublin, D

Great pizza in a homey authentic Italian ambiance. The interior is cozy, seating only about 30 people-for a larger party, I recommend making a reservation. I came here for dinner with my boyfriend at 7pm on a Sunday and only had to wait about 5 minutes for a table. The menu is concise yet interesting, offering a variety of wood fired specialty pizzas, pastas, and the additional Italian sides. Nice selection of beer, wine, and craft cocktails as well. Expecting to order a cheese-less pizza, I was pleased to find that they have vegan cheese, and several fully vegan options on the menu. I got the Vegan Pizza, and my boyfriend got a Rigatoni pasta, as well a side of green salad and garlic bread. My pizza was lacking in a few areas. The vegetables on top were tasty, and the vegan cheese was pleasantly mild and melted well. The crust was chewy and flavorful, but too thin in the middle-I'm talking paper thin. It was too flimsy to support the sauce and toppings, and disintegrated into mush. The side salad was tiny and underdressed. The garlic bread, on the other hand, was amazing-hearty fresh sourdough soaked in an intensely flavorful herbed garlic olive oil. Do not skip this. Service was friendly and perfectly attentive. With two glasses of house wine our total came to €65, which felt slightly overpriced for the quality of the meal. Regardless, I enjoyed the experience and would come here again. read more

Paulie's Pizza - The Vegan Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Dublin, D

Nice, cute and good place for pizza in Dublin!!! Good quality food and incredible service and atmosphere!! Totally recommended.... PS: ginger beer is also great!!!! read more

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Paulie's is maybe a local treasure. We went on a weeknight, so it wasn't too busy. Though, I imagine that could change drastically on the weekends. My husband got the Zoe, I got the seafood gnocchi special, neither of us were disappointed. I typically don't like meat on pizza, but the sauce/crust on his pizza was fantastic! My gnocchi, for starters, just looked really cool so I had to take a picture. But it also tasted great. We had cocktails, though I can't remember the names. Mine was gin and basil, I believe his was an old fashioned. They were both really excellent, so hopefully the names will come to me at some point in the not-so-distant future. read more

Paulie's Pizza - Seafood gnocchi - Pizza Near Me - Dublin, D

Easily my favourite pizza place in Dublin. It's always busy and you can only reserve a table on the day so if you fancy a visit, start ringing from four pm. Their starters are gigantic and it's probably best to order one between two people. The deep fried Mozzarella Bocconcini with warm tomato sauce is a great intro to any meal and probably my favourite thing from the starter menu. I've never tried pasta in Paulie's because their pizza is too damn good. My two favourites being Napoletana -tomato sauce, garlic & oregano for €10 and the Margherita D.O.C €12.50. My one criticism of Paulie's is that it can be a wee bit loud if you are sitting downstairs. Upstairs seems to be more chilled and relaxed. read more

Paulie's Pizza - Upstairs in Paulies. - Pizza Near Me - Dublin, D

Ive been waiting to go to this place for ages due to all the positive word of mouth and it absolutely met all my expectations. The pizza was really quickly made and delicious, probably my favourite in dublin. The toppings were so well done and the base divine. I took some of the pizza home with me and it was almost as good the day after! Very reasonable price too. read more

Paulie's Pizza - Ill be having dreams about this one! - Pizza Near Me - Dublin, D

There is always a lot of people. I think Paulie's pizza is the most popular Pizza restaurant in D4 area. I went to there on Tuesday, but even there was full table! Absolutely Foods(especially pizza) is delicious and huge size! If you like pizza, I'm sure you're satisfied when you have a dinner here. The upstairs is full bar. (But you can eat same foods menu) The stuff is friendly. If you want to go there with group, I recommend you take a reservation. read more

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Found Paulie's on Yelp, and was not disappointed. Great neapolitan style pizza. I just saw the downstairs area. Cool night, so what looks like mostly open air dining room was zipped up. Cozy, bustling place. Tight quarters. Table next to me was less than a foot away. Not bad, had a nice ambiance, but just be prepared for a tight fit. Looks like there is more room upstairs, maybe? In spite if being full and busy, I was greeted and seated immediately. Server showed up promptly, got drink order promptly, and got my order in fast. Pizza came up in no time. Still wondering if I got someone else's identical order. Lightly sauced, with cheese, Kalamata olives, julienned ham, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms, the pizza was fantastic. Oh, one half of the couple sitting next to me ordered the garlic shrimp entree, and I wondered for a moment if I'd made the wrong choice. Shrimp were huge and garlic smelled wonderful. Great buzz, great service, great food. Wish I had time to go back, but that'll have to wait for the next trip. read more

Paulie's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Dublin, D

I am Italian and I had quit ordering pizzas at restaurants in Dublin. The prices comparing to the quality are way too high everywhere for my standards of good pizzas. Anyways, I was seduced to try Paulie's pizza by a friend of mine (italian as well and very reliable in terms of food taste), so we went together on a busy saturday night. Both the service and the food were excellent. We had a bruschetta with buffalo mozzarella to share and 2 pizzas. It was about time for me to find a well-worth pizza here. Paulie's would be my only choice everytime i will fancy an original Pizza in Dublin. highly recommended! read more

Paulie's Pizza - I still dream of it - Pizza Near Me - Dublin, D

This is a great place for a local dish pizza. We ordered the spicy Italian pizza called the Spicy Picante but asked for the peppers on the side because we were afraid it would be too spicy! The place is small so be prepared not to talk about anything clandestine. The waitress staff is real friendly and the service is quick. They have a fire oven so any pizza that your order has that smokey taste. read more

I have been in Paulie s Pizza a lot of time as it is my favourite place where you can have an amazing pizza! I am italian, so i can say that having a pizza there makes me feel at home all the time!! I love it...the food is amazing, especially the pizza, and the staff too! I suggest to everybody to check it out, especially if you are looking for a friendly place and an incredible pizza ... a really nice choice!! read more

Paulie's Pizza - Amazing pizza, Paulie' s Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Dublin, D

I had heard the rumors and the rumors were true- this place is gooood! I actually went here for the first time the day Ireland played France in the Six Nations. Even though the place was packed we managed to get a table for three within 20 minutes. The staff were extremely courteous. We sat for a drink at the bar upstairs. I ordered a cocktail that wasn't on the menu and the bar tender was still happy to make it. Most importantly it also tasted great! We ordered the mussels to start which in itself would have been a full meal for one person. Then you have to order the pizza. Great selection of freshly made stone based pizza's. I could only eat half as I was already extremely full but brought it home and finished it off the next day. Can't wait to go back- wish it was closer to city centre! read more

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Ordered a greek pizza for take away. I thought it would be ready when I arrived based on phone conversation, but I waited almost 10 minutes and that was after a 10 minute walk there. Pizza was good. But the crust got a little soggy by the time I got it home, not their fault, but means I would have liked a crispier crust. The thing that stood out to me was the eggplant was cooked to perfection on the pizza. Would eat again. read more

Delicious pizza and great service! Went here to enjoy a pizza and was not disappointed - the pie came out cooked perfectly with some of the oven ash on the crust (let's you know it's cooked right). The service was great all the way through until the end - there was a rush and we had to wait a while for our check, but this was a small detail in light of the main experience. The ingredients were portioned perfectly, not too much cheese and just enough sauce (I had the Roxy). Beware of the intersection out front though! We didn't drive but saw many close calls, the staff also warned us that this was no drivers playground. read more

Paulie's Pizza - The Roxy - Pizza Near Me - Dublin, D

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We were on our way to grab some lunch elsewhere, but to our surprise found Paulie's open (they usually never open for lunch!) Their lunch menu is exactly the same as their evening menu (same price!), plus the specials that day were mainly pizza's coming in at 16 euro. Not a cheap lunch for an ordinary friday, but we figured we deserve a little (or actually Big in this case) treat. The pizza in Paulie's is nice and thin, although the dough a bit chewy. Toppings were okay, but my 'roast tomatoes' were nothing but ordinary plum tomatoes from a tin. I don't think their pesto is fresh either, it tasted like the ones you get in a jar. I might have become a bit of a pizza snob after I spent 10 days in Tuscany - but I guess for Dublin standards the pizza here is pretty good. It's big enough as well, and I got half boxed up for dinner tonight. read more

Paulie's Pizza - Couldn't finish! Nice dinner for tonight - Pizza Near Me - Dublin, D

Hello, reader. I love pizzas. Only odd persons doesn't. Does this makes me even (person) then? :) No importante. This text is about Paulie's Pizza. Just back from Sicily and had a chance to eat at Frida Pizzeria (trip advisor http://goo.gl/KkRyqG). Have pretty good experience with proper pizzas. Three stars for price and food quality ratio. Service was great. We were asked during meal, if everything was ok or not. Bill arrived super quickly. Not everything was so great, tho. Place was packed. We got a table on 1st floor. I almost turned around and left. The level of noise was far too big. Check it out yourselves http://goo.gl/IFJtC8 (dropbox). Recorded file is twice as noisy as there was. I'll put it this way. It was difficult to hear my own thoughts. That bad. For the sake of ratings (on yelp) we stayed and ordered. One great recommendation I must make is Grill Peach and Bacon with Mozzarella cheese. That blew us away. Pizzas Super Picante (not that "super" hot at all) and Calzone were a let down. Calzone was a fail in general, not recommending. (My) Main issue with pizzas there is their base. Base is so chewy, that gives you under-baked dough feel, or maybe that what was in fact. Didn't like. Probably that's why so many people would leave edges of pizza not eaten as why would you eat "dough". Next beer. €5.50 for 0.33 l Peroni. Go and f...ink about your prices. I might not write so unpleasantly and aggressively, but there were no mentioning of size! Pizzas were priced at €15 each. Price does not match the pizzas we tasted. Overpriced. I see why this place is popular and is worth coming to try and, perhaps, to fall in love with it, but it's not my love for sure. read more

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I've been to Paulie's twice now, finally braving the reports of long wait times. I pass it on my walk home from work and the packed tables every night (even Tuesday now) finally made me get over my annoyance about the lack of reservations. Put your name down, go have a pint in Slattery's next door - it's worth the wait. Best thin, crispy pizza I've had outside of Italy, I have gone with the special each time and loved it. I even had a go of my wife's leftovers the next day and it was very tasty, even though her order was not exactly my cup of tea. Just sad I waited so long, this place is fantastic. read more

What's there left to say. Simply the best pizza restaurant in Dublin. Full stop. Quality/presentation of the food: excellent. I've been to quite a few Italian places in and around Dublin but Paulie's tops it. The portions have a decent size and you won't leave the place still starving after having paid a fortune, like it happened to me many times around here. The restaurant itself is not too big (make sure to book a table well in advance) but the staff handles the business friendly and attentive. If you show up for the first time, expect a quirky atmosphere - good for groups, couples, or dates. And I bet you won't be disappointed! read more

Paulie's Pizza falls into the category of restaurants that I am reluctant to review. It's not that the pizza there is not delicious; that the cocktails are not tasty; that the food is not reasonably price; nor is it that the staff is not efficient yet discreet. No. All of the above is as good as it gets. The reason I am reluctant to review Paulie's Pizza is that it has tons of ambience and plenty of regulars there to prove that it's a brilliant place for a nice meal or a date; that means that if I tell you how nice it is, being able to get a seat for myself will get that much harder. So, please don't read this review. Don't go. Let me have this place to myself. PS: the pizza oven is imported from Naples, has a low roof, and pizze when they come out have a fantastically charred/grilled base which tastes wonderful. Try the equally tempting pasta instead, so that I can have my pizza in peace. Buon appetito. read more

It took me a while to get around to writing this review and I've been in countless times since they opened. I expected so much from Paulies and it delivers on all fronts. It is hands down the best pizza joint in the country. Actually it is probably the first real pizza joint in the country. The dough has the perfect combination of chew, crust, and burn and each of the pizzas is perfectly balanced in terms of toppings. I've yet to have one where I could have done with more X or a little less Y. This is down to good recipes and the professionalism of their pizzaiolo who not only cooks but also inspects and garnishes the pizzas as they come to the pass. Proper order. Besides the food the music is great, the staff are good craic, the service is excellent. The whole atmosphere is conducive to eating and boozing and can get a little boisterous as any real pizza place should. The Juniors boys continue to push open the Dublin eating scene and with Paulies they have the blueprint for what casual eating should always be like in this city. At fucking last. **** In response to the other reviews, the pizzas certainly aren't pre cooked and the addition of toppings after cooking is perfectly normal for a pizza that has bresaolo, proscuitto, rocket or any other ingredient that would get destroyed in a real pizza oven. As for the shells, the whole point of having shellfish on a pizza is for the base to soak up the juices from the shell as it opens. read more

I go here so often it is getting to be embarassing but it is just that good. On my latest trip, I did the unthinkable - no pizza - just pasta, duck ragu on parpadelle and eggplant parm special - so good. Also, a perfectly dressed salad with a delicious balsamic vinagrette. I wonder if they would adopt me? Also, I would love it if they would open up more restaurants - how about a Junior's empire? read more

Really some of the best pizza I've had in a long time. SometimesNY style pizza outside the U.S. can be rolling the dice. Excellent pizza and great service. As some others have noted here, it is small and it will probably be crowded. Recommend calling ahead for a show-time. They do move people through fairly quickly. read more

We went here as Junors was closed and I have to admit that I was not looking forward to eating here as I am not a great fan of Pizza or Pasta. BUT we decided to have 2 starters each and not a P or P in site. The first starter was the pork belly which was divine and I enjoyed every mouthful. It was served on a bed of rocket and roasted peppers with a trickle of balsamic vinegar. Perfect. Our next starter was the mussels served with a chunk of garlic brad and parsley in an excellent sauce. Heaps of Garlic so I was happy. There was a mix up with our order as they thought that we were sharing the mussels and so only one dish arrived which we did share. To be honest they did offer to bring another bowl of mussels but the portions are a good size so the extra mussels was not needed. Next we did share a Tiramasu which was perfect with the right balance of taste and flavour but not too sweet of over creamy. Perhaps a little more alcohol would have made it extra good but I was certainly not going to complain. I guzzled a glass of yummy red wine while my friend abstained due to Lent....I did point out there was alcohol in the Tiramasu but I am sure God would forgive her. One star off as I noticed a fly on the bread on the counter which I pointed out to our waitress and suggested that a tea towel would rectify the problem. I noticed they did put a tea towel over the bread but I did not notice them chuck the bread the fly had been cavorting on. No matter I have done worse...turkey ....floor....dusted it .....ate it! A very enjoyable evening. I was thinking about 4 stars but put it back up to 5 stars as they took hotty bottles to the people eating outside. I love dedication to customers in a restaurant. Writing this I can still taste the Garlic. Cost of meal €36.50 we left a tip and also a Yelp card. read more

Everything was perfect: food, service, ambiance and music. I definitely recommand this restaurant read more

Paulie's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Dublin, D