Top Best Italian Restaurants in Ashbourne

"We promise beautiful food, made with the very best local and international produce. Our dishes are created with the bold, sun-filled flavours of Italy. We serve up in a laid back and informal vibe every day of the week, from lunch and brunch through dinner, so stop by with family and friends and...See More"

"For a warm welcome and its menu, we have to add Rosa Madre to this list. This authentic Italian seafood restaurant will complement a nice evening in the heart of the city, with delicious seafood. The house speciality is fresh Calamari and Gamberi served with spicy spinach, and for the pasta lovers, why not give the Ravioli Al Tartufo or the Lobster Tonnareli a try?"

"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."

"Why:Da Mimmo may be not be particularly central but it's well worth making the journey over to the North Strand simply to try the wonderful food on offer here. Although from the outside this cosy Italian might seem a little understated, the minimalist dining space provides the ideal ambience to enjoy dishes ranging from a wodge traditional hearty lasagne to wood-fired pizzas. This is also a particularly great spot for oenophiles thanks to the impressively long wine list that accompanies the food.Where: 148 North Strand Road, North Dock, D03 FK52"

"Da Mimmo is not exactly a tourist spot, and is considered by many to be one of Dublin’s best-kept secrets due to its familiar and cosy atmosphere. They serve large portions at affordable prices and both the pizzas and the pasta taste just like they would in Italy. Try the penne alla Norma with grated salted ricotta cheese and the pizza bianca with mozzarella cheese, Italian sausage, mushrooms, gorgonzola cheese and Parmesan."

"Da Mimmo is a family-run Italian restaurant,y renowned for its homemade wood fired pizzas, pasta, antipasti, delicious desserts and a wide range of fine Italian wines. If you want to savour authentic made-in-Italy cuisine, this is the right place to visit."

"Italian–New York fusion restaurant San Lorenzo’s has built up an impressive reputation for Dublin foodies and, judging by their brunch game, it’s easy to see why. Named the ‘Brunch Of Champions’, their weekend blowout is just that: a hefty, indulgent treat in a buzzy atmosphere. Food-wise, it’s a joy: from baked ham and pork belly hash, to the truly eye-popping Coco Pops french toast."

"The mighty San Lorenzo’s is another restaurant that’s said to dish out some of the best brunch Dublin has to offer (it’s also one of our favourite Italian restaurants in Dublin). This is, unsurprisingly enough, an Italian restaurant that cooks with a New York flair. Booking here is an absolute must!"

"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."

"This is a family owned, homely restaurant based on bachelors walk, and you’ll need to have a good gander around to find the entrance but once you do, trust us when we say you won’t be disappointed. The authentic Italian food and wine alone make this one a winner but the service is what brings it over the top. The staff and the owners treat you like their own and you truly feel the Italian charm in this place."

"Why: Down some rickety stairs, right on the edge of the River Liffey sits the charming Terra Madre. If you’re looking for white table cloths and sleek interiors, this probably isn’t the place for you. However, if you’re wanting to feel as close as possible to being in a restaurant in the heart of Italy, you’ll struggle to find anything better in Dublin."

"This tiny Italian joint only has a few tables, but the food that comes out of the kitchen is exquisite. This is the kind of earthy food you’d be served in a Tuscan village, with moreish pasta dishes and traditional secondi. The pastas are rich and prepared perfectly, with just the right amount of flavour packed into the sauces."

"www.cirillos.ie For a stretch there, it seemed that every new restaurant was an Italian and Cirillo’s stood out from the crowd. They shipped their woodfired pizza oven from Naples along with a serious-minded attitude to pizza. The house dough is proved for 30 hours and their excellent pasta is made from scratch and combined with properly satisfying ingredients."

"Why: A relatively recent addition to Dublin’s Italian food scene having opened in 2016, Cirillo’s is the ideal cosy spot to get lost in pizza, pasta and wine. Located just off St Stephen’s Green, the crowd-pleasing menu features a small selection of starters and small pasta dishes but is headlined by its pizzas. And these are proper pizzas."

"Average Rating - 4.5Total Number of Ratings - 50+Location - Dublin City NorthAverage price - ££££Review - Amazing pizza as always!!"

"I wish I’d begun frequenting Blazing Salads earlier into my Dublin life!. Not far from Cornucopia, getting food there couldn’t be a more different experience. You serve yourself from a buffet of all different kinds of delicious cold salads (lentil salads, chickpea salads, potato salads, all kinds of dressings, every kind of veggie) or a couple of hot options."

"The Happy Pearisn’t actually in Dublin (Greystones, Co. Wicklow), but if you’re a vegetarian, or someone who likes fresh food that tastes really good, it is so worth the trip. (Update: The Happy Pear now has several outlets in Ireland, as well as online recipe courses. Yum!). Super excited to have opened in @DublinAirport It’s one of the first #plantbased food outlet in an airport in the world all served on compostable packaging."

"As you might expect from the name, this is a happy place in Greystones. Both a food market and café, it is decorated with lively colors and comfortable seating indoor and outdoor. The best way to visit, in my opinion, is to go after completing the Bray-Greystones Cliff walk."

"Here's a spot in Sandycove that will absolutely blow you away. This hidden gem has just about every type of fish you could ask for, with chips that make for a perfect combo, regardless of what you order. Do not pay this place a visit without ordering fish and chips – fried or grilled, hake or monkfish – whatever suits you, do it."

"Located just outside the main Temple Bar area, Fish Shack Café offers fresh seafood cooked the way it should be!. Don’t be fooled by its small size; the place has a cosy atmosphere and is perfect for a sit down lunch. Amongst others, we recommend their fried calamari, grilled scallop and fish and chips."

"Emma Devlin and Cathal O’Donoghue founded Rascals Brewing in 2014. It’s a bit of a journey out past Kilmainham Gaol, but Rascals Brewing Company is one of the most innovative breweries in Dublin. Going beyond the standard styles found at every other brewery, Rascals has unique beers such as Chardonnay Saisons, Mint Chocolate Stouts, & Strawberry Vanilla Milkshake IPAs."

"Rascals have a pretty healthy-sized outdoor area, but part of it is covered over with massive covers and canopies. Stillgarden Distillery situated beside Rascals also have a big marquee set up for those looking for cocktails. You can find Rascals in Inchicore off the Tyrconnell Road, visit their website for booking information."