Italian Restaurant in Dublin

Lao Lao

Not too sure whether to post this in the Dublin City Forum or the Food & Drink so opted to post in both

Can anybody reccommend a really nice Italian restaurant in Dublin (preferably city centre but can also do the northside also)

Thanks

markpb

I love Italian Connection on Talbot St - great food, reasonably priced and good atmosphere.

Dubdude

Toscana on Dame St. just opposite Dublin Castle is very nice and reasonable

http://www.toscana.ie/

Tony_Yeboah

Dubdude wrote: »

Toscana on Dame St. just opposite Dublin Castle is very nice and reasonable

http://www.toscana.ie/

+1.

Haven't been there in some time but food, service and atmosphere was all great.

jethrothe2nd

Not sure if Ranelagh is too far out for you, but I can highly recommend Marios.

reprazant

I have never been myself, but I have heard great things about Nonna Valentina in Portabello

http://www.menupages.ie/Dublin/south_dublin/portobello/nonna_valentina.aspx

Slunk

Agree with Toscana

ActingDanClark

have a soft spot for 'il baccaro' in the corner of temple bar square. i was brought there by the italian tutor on a language course and subsequently brought italian visitors there. thats authentic enough for me!!:pac:

Dancor

Another +1 for Toscana

squidgy10

I like this place on Stephens green.

http://www.ilpostorestaurant.com/

Toscana is also very nice as mentioned before.

stimpson

+1 for Il Bacorro

Ciao Bella Roma on Parliment St has good food without paying therough the nose, if a little lacking on atmosphere.

gurramok

Nonna Valentina is indeed a nice spot. Da Pino around the corner from Toscana is nice too.

amdublin

markpb wrote: »

I love Italian Connection on Talbot St - great food, reasonably priced and good atmosphere.

I was coming on to suggest this resto!

Very very cheap.

It's a recession buster rather than a romantic night out tho

(But extremely good food for the price)

jdivision

Il Posto's good alright

Slunk

jethrothe2nd wrote: »

Not sure if Ranelagh is too far out for you, but I can highly recommend Marios.

Is that the same as Marios in Sandymount. If so Id recommend it too. One in sandymount is nice. Number four bus I think will take ye out to it from CC

DecentBee

Steps of Rome, just off grafton st.

cosmic

DecentBee wrote: »

Steps of Rome, just off grafton st.

They do amazing pizza slices! Nom! But they're more of a little cafe than a restaurant. Are you thinking of Pasta Fresca next door?

DecentBee

No, I've had dinner in Steps of Rome before, it's a bit small though so I'd recommend reserving a table just in case.

qwytre

Ar Vicoletto in Temple Bar is\was good. Haven't been there in a few years.

admiralofthefleet

cafe cucina on parnell street is lovely

gurramok

Slunk wrote: »

Is that the same as Marios in Sandymount. If so Id recommend it too. One in sandymount is nice. Number four bus I think will take ye out to it from CC

Didn't like that place when I was last there. Too crowded and noisy, hardly a place for a romantic meal.

Revolution9

Little Venice in Santry is the best Italian I've ever had!

tricky D

Nico's on Dame St has been around for ages. Haven't eaten there in years, but it was good last time I remember. Try to get a restaurant that serves freshly made pasta.

jethrothe2nd

Slunk wrote: »

Is that the same as Marios in Sandymount. If so Id recommend it too. One in sandymount is nice. Number four bus I think will take ye out to it from CC

Yes, the one in Sandymount is the same as the one in Ranelagh. Think they have one in Terenure as well. I've been in the Ranelagh ones loads and never had anything but great food and great service.

jethrothe2nd

gurramok wrote: »

Didn't like that place when I was last there. Too crowded and noisy, hardly a place for a romantic meal.

The one in Sandymount or the one in Ranelagh?

gollem_1975

Revolution9 wrote: »

Little Venice in Santry is the best Italian I've ever had!

where else have you eaten?

I'd have to say its the worst Italian I have been to in terms of quality and value..though in fairness that was a few years ago. and I never went back ( il corvo in drumcondra is a close second )

best quality I have had is picassos in clontarf.. its overpriced though.

if you want to go where the Italians themselves go(afaik)..check out the Italian quarter or else Ciao Bella Roma on parliament for their deal before 6pm

cosmic

jethrothe2nd wrote: »

Yes, the one in Sandymount is the same as the one in Ranelagh. Think they have one in Terenure as well. I've been in the Ranelagh ones loads and never had anything but great food and great service.

Mmmm, the one in Terenure is delicious!

meathgal2010

Pebloes on St Stehphen green in awesome. Thier Lobster Linguine is to die for! Although it is a wine bar also and only wine can be purchased ... no spirits or beers!

gollem_1975

meathgal2010 wrote: »

Pebloes on St Stehphen green in awesome. Thier Lobster Linguine is to die for! Although it is a wine bar also and only wine can be purchased ... no spirits or beers!

Are you just back from Lunch there

Peploes is not strictly speaking an italian though

I assumed that its a high-end , high-price restarant by Dublin standards.

spurious

Ristorante Romano on Capel Street make their own pasta.
Very yum and super cheap.

gurramok

jethrothe2nd wrote: »

The one in Sandymount or the one in Ranelagh?

Sandymount. Its more family oriented rather than couple oriented is the impression I had of the place.

xalot

Dunne & Crescensi (off nassau st)
Toscana (dame street)
La taverna di bacco (ormond quay)

all yummy

sweetie

enoteca d'asti on russel rd beside croke park is lovely. Think there is another (owned by wallace group) in the italian quarter too

pinkypinky

Ciao Bella Roma and Steps of Rome are the two best, I think.
I also like Botticellis in Temple Bar but haven't been there in a while.

gollem_1975

sweetie wrote: »

enoteca d'asti on russel rd beside croke park is lovely. Think there is another (owned by wallace group) in the italian quarter too

cool. have been meaning to check this place out for sometime now.

he also has a place in Inchicore.

Wallace is what they call in the IT business an "evangelist" for Italian food

Picassos in Clontarf. Amazing.
Your taste buds will orgasm over the food, the wines are liquid velvet.

gollem_1975

Jake1 wrote: »

Picassos in Clontarf. Amazing.

its v.good...doesn't it have a reputation for being quite pricey though ? (and thats by Clontarf standards)

owner is a character

gollem_1975

gollem_1975 wrote: »

its v.good...doesn't it have a reputation for being quite pricey though ? (and thats by Clontarf standards)

owner is a character

It can be pricey, but its worth every penny. Id have no shame bringing any Italian there for dinner.

Yeah the owner is a hoot, but what I like is that he goes around all his diners during the course of the evening and chats, he makes it his business to know his customers.
He has a great wine selection. I dont drink any more myself, but remember well the velvety wines he served. In fact, we often ordered by the case from him. Valpolicella's hmmm....

I havent been there in a while myself... excuse me while I go make a reservation..

Blackpitts

Best italian restaurant in Dublin is The Manifesto in Rathmines.
They do the nicest pizza I've eaten outside Naples (and I'm from there, so I know what I'm talking about) as a matter of fact they have the proper pizza oven. Also pasta and starters are yummy, it's a perfect place for a date