Really good Italian restaurant in Dublin for June

[ChiswickFlo]

Big birthdays for dh and I
Taking 2 dc (young teens) and my elderly mum
Money not really an object but needs to be teen friendly and not too swish iyswim?
Thanks! ☺️

It's a long time since I was in it but I remember Dunne and Crescenzi on South Frederick Street being really nice.

www.dunneandcrescenzi.com/

Osteria Lucio
Rosa Madre
Oliveto at Haddington House
That’s Amore

Thank you!

Enjoy!

While since I was there but there is an Italian at the Radisson in Stillorgan which was nice. If it's nice you could have some drinks in the garden first.

That's Amore in Monkstown. It is exactly what you are looking for, there is no fuss. It is run by Italians. Mum and I were there recently, we sneaked in at the end of lunch. The staff all came and sat down for their own lunch, to eat together at the end of their shift.
You won't be disappointed. I've never had a bad experience there.
Plus, Monkstown is lovely to wander about, with all the nice shops, Avoca, Seagreen, etc. Go for a walk by the sea and watch the swimmers at the martello tower?

Plus you can get the DART?

That's Amore is fab, but also very small and can be hard to get bookings. If you're in town, Pinocchio in Smock Alley is good, they run Italian Cookery lessons so know their stuff.

Hi 👋

We are staying out at the hilton at kilmainham but we have a hire car so hopefully travelling into Dublin won't be a issue? (but I haven't been to Dublin in 20 years!!)

We might even use taxis if its not too spendy?

Can you book at that's amore?

I really like Carluccio's on Dawson St in the city centre. Very relaxed and lovely food.

Oh mum likes carluccios!

+1 for Pinocchio and Osterio Lucio.

Dunne and crescenzi

We used to live in Dublin and this was our go to restaurant for treats. It's sensational.

@ChiswickFlo

Hi 👋

We are staying out at the hilton at kilmainham but we have a hire car so hopefully travelling into Dublin won't be a issue? (but I haven't been to Dublin in 20 years!!)

We might even use taxis if its not too spendy?

You are just a short distance from Heuston Station so will be able to get the Luas or a bus into town easily from there.

@actiongirl1978

Dunne and crescenzi

We used to live in Dublin and this was our go to restaurant for treats. It's sensational.

I mentioned it upthread - haven't been there in years. Will definitely be going back soon.

I was in Dunne and Crescenzi in town recently and it was lovely. I just love That's Amore because it is like being in Italy. Just ring and ask re: booking.

The best Italian restaurant in Dublin is Rosa Madre ... and conveniently located in Temple Bar, central Dublin. Your hotel is nowhere near the DART (the train that goes to Amore and Olivetto) and a taxi out and back to those restaurants would cost a fortune. But book now for Rosa Madre as it is quite small. Food is amazing.

Yes to Rosa Madre.

Also La Caverna.

If you really wanted something authentic, completely non show off y - Terra Madre.

Il Forno 500 is also nice with kids.

I wouldn't pick Carluccio's over the others.

Terra Madre is the best - tiny little restaurant, small menu, fabulous food.

Rosa Madre and GiGi in Ranalagh both also good. I wouldn’t go all the way to monkstown for dinner personally.

Lots to look at thank you all

How easy would it be to park at these restaurants do you know?

Terre Madre is my favourite too. It's authentic, not fancy, but amazing food.