Top Best Italian Restaurants in Dublin

"A vision in red, Angelina's is a beautiful canal-side restaurant with plenty of character, flavour and charm. The menu itself is made up of Italian, European and Irish influences, with everything from pork belly for brunch, to leek gnocchi and sausage pizzas for dinner."

"Like the idea of waterside drinking and dining as the temperatures rise?. Angelina's have pretty outdoor space facing the canal, so you can kick back with a couple of glasses and a plate of freshly made pasta while topping up your tan."

"Why: If you’re a fan of Italian seafood, Rosa Madre is the perfect place for you. With a menu centred around fish, the Temple Bar restaurant is also never short on theatre. Dishes such as gratinated Wexford scallops come served on loudly patterned plates, while whole fishes are filleted at the side of your table."

"Rosa Madre in Dublin’s Temple Bar neighbourhood specialises in Italian seafood dishes, including such delicacies as lobster, oysters, and prawns. While the seafood is locally sourced Irish produce, all of the recipes have an authentic Italian influence. Location: 7 Crow Street, Temple Bar, Dublin"

"If you are by the North Strand, consider yourself lucky because Da Mimmo is one of the best Italian restaurants in Dublin. Opened in 2010, it quickly outgrew its original place, with half the neighbourhood queuing to try one (or more!) items on their extensive pizza and pasta list. With high-quality food and prices considerably lower than many restaurants in the very centre, we really can’t think of a reason why this shouldn’t become your new regular spot on the Northside."

"The Penne Da Mimmo provides a great taste of Italy on a plate with its fresh Italian sausage and creamy red bell pepper sauce served over al dente pasta. Da Mimmo was our personal savior during our second trip to Dublin. Located less than a block from our less-than-fabulous apartment in a previously sketchy area of Dublin, this restaurant became our go-to for pasta, calzones and pizza."

"Located in the East Wall neighbourhood of North Dublin, Da Mimmo serve up quality pizza, pasta, and other Italian staples in a friendly and casual cafe-style dining area. Their wood-fired pizza is excellent and a contender for the best pizza in the capital. For a cosy, hearty, and tasty Italian lunch, it is hard to look past Da Mimmo."

"San Lorenzo's in one of the city's premiere Italian spots that isn't relying on the homely, rustic style that is the usual hallmark of Italian restaurants. The aim is modern cuisine that fuses classic Italian ingredients with a New York style of cooking. The interior is dark with light wooden benches in booths."

"If you're looking to indulge early on the weekend, look no further. San Lorenzo's can be described (and is) as a modern Italian, NYC style. Some say this is the #bestbrunchindublin and I'm finding it hard to argue that myself."

"Comes with salt caramelised bananas, peanut butter, mascarpone whipped cream and Belgian chocolate sauce. You'll probably have to go back to bed after this."

"Pinocchio in Temple Bar is an Italian restaurant and wine bar known for their excellent wine list and fine Italian cooking. Focusing on using the freshest local ingredients in their dishes, they serve up a range of sumptuous past dishes, as well as fish and meat courses. Pinocchio also have a second location in the South Dublin neighbourhood of Ranelagh."

"Ok, we admit it: The logo of this place was so cute we popped in just because we got curious. We can happily report we were not disappointed though. Pinocchio in Temple Bar has everything we expect from an Italian place: mouth-watering pizza and pasta, excellent wines and even an early dinner special for under €20."

"Last but not the least is Pinocchio Restaurant in Temple Bar. Now, you may remember earlier that I said that I try and avoid eating in tourist hotspots?!. Well, Pinocchio is my one exception."

"Why: It’s a toss-up as to what’s more impressive about Manifesto - the beautifully presented Italian food, or the 54-page wine list!. Regardless, if you head to this upmarket spot in Dublin’s Rathmines, you can be sure that everything you try will be of the highest quality. Whether you go for an award-winning pizza or a secondi such as chargrilled venison fillet, make sure to leave space for one of Manifesto’s fantastic dolci as well.Where: 208 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, D06 K466"

"Compared to the city centre restaurants, Manifesto in Rathmines might seem a bit out of the way at first glance – but it’s well worth taking the short trip. Owner and chef Lucio Paduano was born and bred in Southern Italy and has won several gold medals at the annual “Best Pizza in the World” awards. No wonder, his pizzas are legendary."

"Chef-Owner Lucio Paduano is originally from the south of Italy with his passion for creative and high quality food reflected in their menus and extensive wine lists. Manifesto make their own pasta, sauces, bread and desserts on a daily basis while their pizzas have won gold medals at the Pizza World Championships."

"Right in the heart of Temple Bar, this classic Italian restaurant brings the best of Irish ingredients and Mediterranean dishes. Open for dinner every night of the week, you won’t be disappointed with the food and wine at Il Vicoletto. The focus is on Central-Northern Italian cuisine with a range of mains that aren’t just pizza and pasta."

"This long standing restaurant in the heart of Temple Bar is famed for putting together some of the best Italian food and wine in the city. Get a real sense of amore by chomping on stuffed pasta and spaghetti, veal escalope and lemon chicken with plenty of handpicked bottles to pair."

"Loved Il Vicoletto last night – gorgeous eats #christmasdatenight. A post shared by Sarah Clarkin (@sarah_clarkin) on Dec 4, 2016 at 10:30am PST. This list of restaurants would not even come close to romantic if there wasn’t an Italian restaurant included in it."

"With a menu that changes based on seasonality, Platform 61 remains fresh and hip as one of Dublin’s best brunch spots. They do traditional dishes such as Eggs Benedict and Huevos Rancheros, but they also do slightly different plates such as Shallot and Pea Ravioli and The Stun Bun, a grilled chicken sandwich served with guacamole and roast potatoes. Platform 61 are open for outdoor dining on South William Street."

"You’d be forgiven for walking past Platform 61 and not knowing what you’d missed. This underground eatery, tucked away on South William Street, is inspired by New York’s Track 61, a secret underground passageway for VIPs that was built in 1913 and is thought to still be in use. Platform 61 opened in 2015, but is a little-known Dublin gem."

"Address: 18 Grangegorman Lower, Arran Quay, Dublin, D07 WF44, Ireland Site: https://www.kaleandcoco.com Phone: 353-861603093 $$. Founded by friends Jenny and Rebecca, Kale & Coco is inspired by the pair’s international travels, by the farm to table movement, and by emerging health trends. With a mission to engage the Irish population in a new conversation about food and to cultivate a conscious eating culture in their community, Kale & Coco offers its guests flavors from both home and abroad – hence the name Kale & Coco(nut)."

"Kale & Co. is a wonderful little stand serving up all kinds of healthy, delicious bowls. Check it out if you’re in the mood for a loaded smoothie — packed with oats, berries and other items — or a “nourish bowl” scattered with spinach, miso and more. 📍 18 Grangegorman Lower, D07 WF44"

"🙌🏼😊 • Looks like it’s gonna be another gorgeous weekend, perfect smoothie bowl weather!. ☀️☀️☀️ • Get yourself down to @eatyard for a Tropical Popical this weekend...the perfect zesty little treat for these hot summer days!"

"The ethos of Bite caf� is that of 'Uptown Food, Downtown Vibe' and it's basically recreating your average fish and chip shop into a more upmarket fish experience with some interesting reinventions along the way. Gone is the greasy batter in a brown bag, replaced with hake in a vodka and beer batter accompanied with mushy peas and pancetta fries. The usual pre-theatre menu has been replaced with a 'Pre-Gig Menu', seeking to resonate with the modern diner."

"Dublin's first liquid nitrogen ice cream shop has arrived on Drury Street. Three Twenty brings back traditional Ice Cream in a style not seen here before. Organic anglaise that's local and organic is the basis of their unique ice creams."

"This Arts Centre in Dundrum has a range of events and programmes, but in particular they have a great programme for children. In July they also run performance summer camps."

"One of my all time favourite memories as a child was visiting the Gaiety Theatre with my grandmother. She use to take us once a year and I absolutely loved it. Things haven’t changed too much at The Gaiety but it remains a prominent influence on Irish arts and theatre."