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.

Very good Italian food and the presentation is fabulous as well. The hostess is wonderful and…read morepleasant to talk to, the restaurant itself is relaxing but elegant. Call ahead to make a reservation but it's well worth it and not too costly.

From the owner: We are the perfect location for Weddings by the sea.read more

3 mates dropped in for sandwich/ coffee/ breakfast before the raheny 5miler. Good service and food…read morewas good also. Will call again. Parking across the road.

This place is not only about pasta, they serve breakfast until 2 p.m! If you're looking for a…read morebrunch in clontarf, this the perfect spot. The restaurant is small in size but in perfect size when comes to a Italian canteen, it's facing the Clontarf strand and you can enjoy a nice view of the sea. When it comes to food, their pizza are delicious, I love their breakfast pizza and the seafood dishes.

Staff were lovely I honestly did not eat here just had a latte but the place looks well inside all…read moregenuine pastas and spices and everything up on the shelf for purchase straight from Italy so even if you don't want to eat in here you could buy all there cheeses pasta and sauces if you wanted and go home and cook your very own Italian meal with ingredients from Italy Lovely little place

Excellent. Fresh. Service with smile from Fionn, the lovely waiter. Definitely coming back!read more

I'm hungry just typing about this place. It's a poky little restaurant, handy for a quick bite or…read moreyou can takeout. All their ingredients are fresh, it's tasty and cheap without feeling like you are eating second rate produce. The base is done just right if you like thin base. I'm a big fan of their Margaretta pizza, boring choice maybe but the tomato sauce compliments the cheesy topping. They don't scrimp with the cheese either. Well worth the visit.

Came in on a Sunday afternoon and was in time to catch their early bird menu till 6:30 pm with…read morethree courses for around €35. The place had bright and vibrant lighting, delicate décor, and a good selection of background music for dining. Service was also very friendly and attentive. House bread: standard. House white wine: asked the waiter to recommend a white wine to go with seafood dishes and was served this house Italian sauvignon blanc. To the nose it emitted a pleasant aroma of green grapes, daffodil, and a bit of fruit honey. For the palate, an initial breeze of sweetness was quickly taken over by a vibrant push of rich leather and freshly cut oak timber, followed by a bit of cinnamon. At the finish, a floating level of grape juice sweetness gradually elevates from the depth of the throat. A very good companion for seafood indeed. Appetizer: mussels with spicy tomato sauce. Generous portion size for the price, the majority of mussels tasted creamy and fresh (save maybe two or three), the sauce packed savory and vinegarette tomato flavor but was a bit on the spicy side (could find some chopped chili chunks in the sauce). Anyhow, finished the sauce with the house bread. Main course: had the fish of the day which was cod. Cod could be a very tricky fish to cook, as it takes only a limited amount of time to go from undercooked to over and dry. But I had to say today the restaurant nailed the doneness. Flaky texture, creamy and buttery mouthfeel, a bit of fresh seawater aftertaste, not dry at all. My only wish was that the fillet itself could also be seasoned a bit more, even though the rich white wine sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice already offered exceptional flavor. Dessert: vanilla bean crème brulee. Very crispy top layer of sugar with silky texture sweet egg pudding at the bottom that literally melted in mouth. Pity that part of the sugar layer was a bit overburnt and had some bitter taste. Overall 4-4.5 stars. Food was nice, the white wine was excellent, and service was fine. All in all a very enjoyable meal. Not sure why this place was awarded such low ratings before. There are certainly room for improvement, but this place is definitely worth trying.

Customer service is great, the atmosphere is nice. But the…read morefood is mediocre and it's pretty pricy. Our bill was ~€100 for 2. I tried the fish for my main dish and aubergine for my appetizer. My friend tried the chicken masala, she liked her dish. They have a lunch menu that is like a set menu, but also a A-la-carte menu. The drink had cotton looking things floating and when I spoke up, they gave me a cleaner replacement and said that the floating white specs are natural in the drink but also was made from my mouth because it's sugar. Like I didn't buy it, they didn't own up to it, and didn't make me feel good. But at least I got a replacement. All in all, not for me

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.

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.

So happy we stumbled across this restaurant after looking at our hotel restaurant (menu items…read morelooked disgusting lol).Less than 10 minute walk from Crowne Plaza hotel.You can call and make reservations which is nice. We both had chicken spicy pasta, so good!We shared garlic bread (without cheese) and had the Carmel desert(wasn't a fan husband liked it)and tiramisu which was tasty.

Place is ok but I can not recommend it. My hotel bar was better. Sad because I like to support the…read morelocal establishments. Daily fish was sea bass and tasted fresh. The fillet steak (hold the sauces please) seemed to be too much for them. It was ordered medium rare but came first medium, then rare. Then the decor upstairs is just so cheesy. They need to rip down the wallpaper, remove the lantern and inoperable chandelier lighting. It would look better left as the woodwork from the original structure.

Just arrived home from Mulino tonight. I went their with my Wife and two teenage children…read more The place is beautifully decorated and the seating is well spaced out. The chef and staff are very attentive and the service is excellent. I ate from the a la carte menu and the others from the early bird menu. 20 euro for two courses. 23 euro for three course. The kids ordered a generous portion of spicy chicken wings which where delicious. My wife had the Bruschetta which I was eyeing enviously until my Gambretti arrived (tiger prawns in tempura batter). Scrumptious. (I would return for the starter alone) We all enjoyed our starters and I had the rump of beef steak for main. Best steak I've ever had when dining. Simply divine. Huge portion. My wife and daughter had the Penne and my unadventurous son had the Pizza. All really enjoyed their meals and we had no complaints (which is a first with fussy eaters) We all had dessert which had been freshly prepared. I drank a bottle of Chardonnay from the varied list. All in All I had no complaints about this beautiful family restaurant and I cannot wait to return. This quaint family run authentic Italian would suit all types from romantic couples to families and parties. I have at last found my quiet little Italian which I will be visiting on a regular basis from now on.

Arrived here more by accident than by choice- as we were caught on the hop and needed a local…read morerestaurant at short notice-but as it turned out, a very pleasant surprise indeed! its a fairly standard Dublin Italian experience- a mix of steak, pasta and pizza. what made it different was the obvious charm of the owner and staff, a nice mix of specials- and the food, most importantly, was well presented and tasty. Ìt wasn't that busy for a Saturday- there were quite a few empty tables, but a pianist made the room feel full with a lovely mixture of tunes- so it was actually even better, not having to compete with a noisy room! Would I go back?- absolutely- it was a lovely experience and would recommend highly! salut!