Top Best Italian Restaurants in Dublin

"There's no better place to eat brunch than by the beautiful canal. Angelina's know exactly how to do brunch, whether you're looking for sweet or savoury."

"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?"

"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."

"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."

"An informal setting, great banter from the staff and amazing Italian cooking makes Da Mimmo one of the most popular Italians in town. Tasty pizza, gorge pasta, cheerful prices - sure you can't go wrong."

"San Lorenzos is a modern Italian inspired restaurant in the city centre, famous for its fantastic brunch menu. It’s a fast-paced restaurant so not exactly the place to go for a quiet brunch to read the newspaper but if you want a fun atmosphere, great music and fantastic food, it’s the place to be. Their brunch tacos are an unusual but delicious addition to the already alternative menu and there is something to suit every taste."

"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!"

"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."

"Pinocchio Restaurant in Temple Bar not only serves the full whirl of Italian dishes for dinner, but they also do team cookery classes where you whip up your own meal while having a few drinks along the way. You're guaranteed to leave with full bellies and that lovely glow you feel when you've had a really great just wholesome night with good food and good company."

"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."

"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."

"Toscana in Dun Laoghaire, and boasts a great view overlooking the pier, so you can hypnotise the kids with the ships as you dine. It's an Italian restaurant and has a classy feel so you probably want them on decent behaviour. They do have a lovely kids' menu though – there are plenty of good playgrounds to explore in Dun Laoghaire afterwards, and if they're good (or if the weather is good) you can treat them to a Teddy's Ice Cream."

"Il Corvo is another heavy-hitter in the Italian food scene in Dublin. You will find them in the Dublin suburb of Drumcondra where they’ve been creating tasty dishes since 1992. This Italian pizzeria and restaurant sources high-quality ingredients from local suppliers, which means that everything you order here is fresh and made to order."

"Cafe Topolis is located in the heart of the city center, next door to Dublin’s City Hall and serves its guests with a wide variety of mouth-watering Italian cuisine. All of the pizzas at Cafe Topolis are cooked in the traditional wood burning pizza oven. A wood fired pizza oven cooks your pizza better than a normal oven because of Read more…"

"Bringing you fresh Italian cuisine within a relaxed and romantic setting, this city centre restaurant is a top spot for a date night dinner or weekend lunch. Boasting an extensive menu of pizzas, pastas, fine wines and refreshing aperitifs Pacino's will keep you sticking around 'til closing time."

"This romantic city centre restaurant is the perfect place for an Italian-style date night. The simple menu is jam-packed with delicious pasta and pizza dishes made from local ingredients, freshly cooked to order. Pacino's also offers an affordable early bird menu, perfect for a pre-show dinner."

"Pacino's is serving authentic Italian cuisine that's freshly cooked to order and paired bottles from their dedicated sommelier. One of the most sought-after Italian restaurants in Dublin city centre, it creates a sense of amore with its atmospheric dimmed lighting and exquisite classics."

"When you get onto the Evolve Eatery website, you’re met with the simple mantra of “meet, eat, evolve.” They have over 10 items on their menu for brunch, providing a diverse range of dishes for whatever you fancy, including protein pancakes and chicken and eggs benedict. They also have a wide selection of delicious smoothies. Evolve Eatery serves brunch between 9AM and 4PM."

"This cosy and comfortable spot located in Dublin’s bustling Temple Bar area is an absolute gem and is truly one of the best breakfast and brunch spots in Dublin. If you’re looking for somewhere to sit and people watch while you enjoy your meal and some deliciously mellow coffee, then this is the place we would recommend visiting. The homemade tarts in this place are really to die for—we suggest trying the spinach and feta tart, and you can thank us later!"

"Chapel Royale, the castle’s chapel, was beautiful and full of tales of its own. If you find yourself hungry or thirsty, there is a lovely eatery at the back of the castle with outdoor seating. The tour lasts one hour."

"You don't have to be an expert in religious architecture—or even personally religious—to appreciate St. Patrick's, Ireland's largest cathedral and the headquarters of the Church of Ireland. The massive structure is impressively, overwhelming ornate, with intricate tiled floors, vaulted ceilings, grand graystone turrets, and multicolored stained-glass windows. Those visiting for religious reasons can freely walk in and attend a mass or pray independently, but sightseers are asked to donate a small fee."

"Another photogenic place in Dublin is the St Patrick's Cathedral. The cathedral is very old, as it's from 1191. Taking photos of the cathedral is definitely a great idea, as the building is very photogenic."

"Named for the patron saint of Ireland, construction started on the county’s largest Cathedral in 1220. Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver’s Travels was once dean and is buried there."

"Kilmainham Gaol – The number 1 attraction on Trip Advisor for Dublin. The jail held many Irish leaders involved in the 1916 Easter Rising prior to their execution on the grounds. It was built in 1796 and films such as Michael Collins, The Italian Job, In The Name of the Father and The Wind That Shakes the Barley were shot here. It is a must to book tickets in advance to guarantee admittance to the Gaol, we advise visitors to book as far out from their trip as possible as it can be booked out for weeks in advance."

"The infamous former prison built in 1796 represents a period of history in Ireland that is unpleasant but formative. Many prisoners housed here were part of the various rebellious movements and some were executed under British and Irish Free State rulers who wanted to squash the independent rebellions. Today, the facility is still in use as a government agency building and a museum that is open for public guided tours."

"Before it's closure in 1924, Dublin's Kilmainham Gaol housed some of the most famous political and military leaders in Irish history. The prison is considered a must-see in Dublin and offers a panoramic insight into some of the most profound, disturbing and inspirational themes of modern Irish history. Pre-booking online is essential."

"As you watch the assorted groups of friends, lovers and individuals splaying themselves across the nine elegantly landscaped hectares of Dublin's most popular green lung, St Stephen's Green, consider that those same hectares once formed a common for public whippings, burnings and hangings. These days, the harshest treatment you'll get is the warden chucking you off the grass for playing football or Frisbee."

"Re-opened by Lord Ardilaun in 1880, (St.) Stephen’s Green is located at the bottom of Grafton Street, Dublin’ high-end shopping street. Spanning across 22 acres, the park has endless possibilities for snapping beautiful shots. From the Fusiliers’ Arch at the Grafton Street entrance to the statues of James Joyce and Constance Markievicz, and the fowl in lake, there is something to suit everyone’s tastes."

"Instead carry on through Grafton Street, Dublin's posh shopping area, and up to Saint Stephen's Green. Either grab a bite on the way and enjoy it al fresco, or head straight on to The National Museum in Kildare Street."

"We’re coming to the end of our first day in Dublin, and what better way to finish off than by watching the sun set over the River Liffey, which runs right through the centre of the city. Of course, the sunset time will vary depending on the time of year you visit, and you have to be lucky with the weather, but sometimes the sky can put on a real show!"

"Get off the bus in O'Connell Street, walk straight south and cross the Liffey on O'Connell Bridge. Follow the main road and this brings you to College Green, where you will already have passed Trinity College on the bus and maybe wondered what all the fuss is about. On foot, you can now enter the actual college area and get a feeling for this venerable institution. Now you will also see the Campanile, one of Dublin's most photographed buildings."