It is billed as authentic and delicious Italian Cuisine and I can say hand on heart it is nowhere…read moreclose to authentic Italian Cuisine - thank jeebus for that; I hate all that bathed in olive oil and no chips rubbish that has become cool recently (see my rant on cafe bar deli if you are unsure of my stance on the subject). This is a great little spot for family meetings and big groups. It offers good and constant quality - not fine dining by any stretch but we have never had a bad meal there. Also noteworthy is the staff, to a man helpful and friendly. My only complaint? The bread didn't arrive on the table before my father started grumbling about its absence... which in fairness only leaves them a 12.5 second window of opportunity.

Love this little restaurant.. Only discovered it recently have been back a few times. Its delish!…read more Food is gorgeous.. Staff are very friendly.. And the prices are great :)

Ah Matassa As good…read morewholesome Italian food goes this place is a belter. They put some sort of magical mayo based sauce on the burgers which turns a quarter pounder and chips into a gastronomic masterpiece Possibly the best chippy in tallaght

Services is brilliant everyone is so nice only fault is the prices and chips were reheated also any…read moretime I got a bun burger it was horrible other than that the chicken burgers are lovely

So we visited Kilmanhaim Gaol across the street and came here to grab a bite and a pint. I love…read morethe interior of this place. I had a good Guinness and a shot of Red Breast 12 year. Also had fish and chips for lunch. It came with smashed peas! It was great. It came out really hot. Fish and chips were crispy and good. The service was good but a little slow. I think it was still early and there were enough people working at that time. But the server was very sweet and friendly.

Yes! La Dolce Vita!…read more Cozy and welcoming family owned restaurant. We visited 3 times during our stay in Dublin. That's how much we loved it. The presentation of the food is spectacular. Even something simple like garlic bread was beautifully displayed. The food in itself is incredibly tasty. We only came here once for lunch. They offer a great lunch special for €10.95. It includes a 2 course meal. I love the cheesy garlic bread. I enjoyed everything I tried, but I think the penne carbonara was my favorite. It was so creamy. I wanted to drink the sauce. Their Caesar salad is delightful, the homemade dressing is divine. Desserts are scrumptious and purely decadent The Nutella brownie is a must have. The restaurant is small. When it's busy it can feel cramped. It's perfect any social situation like a romantic date, a business meeting or a big family gathering. 5 stars. Beautiful food, cordial service, and pleasant ambiance.

It was alright. Good place to grab a wine, food was decent. However, the service was mediocre.read more

I love the food here. Its always really good, never had anything bad…read more The rating drops slightly as I feel the staff could make you feel more welcome. It's happened a couple of times, although it's a restaurant and frequently busy, there's an atmosphere where having to serve someone is an inconvenience to them. I don't know whether its the people that are hired or what. It's awkward. Anyway, food is stun

Apalling cold unforgivable service. Will email owners privately. Worst experience in years. Not…read morefood, service or lack of

While on vacation in Ireland and after a long day of driving back from the Blarney Stone, we were…read morecraving Italian and decided to have dinner at Bellagio! Even though we were arriving at 8:45pm, they were super accommodating and took us in. The pasta entrees we had were all fantastic! The staff was professional and attentive. I'll be dreaming of their carbonara and bolognese for a while!

Complete disaster, brought my husband for his birthday and our 3 kids…read more Average is a compliment. Will not be back. To round the night off, my daughter said " is that little girl giving me dirty looks", we couldn't believe it and we actually starting dropping to a child's level and gave looks back. Owners kid I found out later.

Great little Italian place. Tasty food, good service and very reasonable prices. Will definitely be…read moreback soon.

Always popular, ring a head if you can, and always good, this restaurant is a great local Italian…read more It is part of a chain of Little Caesars around Dublin and has been open for over 10 years now and is quite popular with families as it has a child friendly atmosphere, as in it is not really posh or full of couples trying to have a romantic meal together, it has a cool, relaxed vibe. Wine menu offers a good affordable and drinkable selection, available by the glass as well as the bottle, house wine is very palatable in my opinion, unlike the muck they serve in some places! Pastas are pretty standard, but I am not a big pasta fan to start off with! There is a good selection of pizza with some interesting topping choices. As a starter meatballs in tomato sauce are very tasty and the salmon is melt in the mouth.

I came in to grab a bite to eat here completely forgetting it was Valentines day, but very much…read moreenjoyed my meal. Suppli to start which is a favourite of mine, served with garlic sauce and a salad, and a main of a creamy pasta dish which I devoured. My companion had a meatball started followed by pizza, and when he couldn't finish his main they wrapped it up for him to take away, something I really feel more places should offer. A total highlight was the cheap as chips wine! €4 for a glass of house white and it was damn tasty too! It would be a great place for groups with a split dining room, and is very suitable for families, there were quite a few there on my visit and all looked happy!

I Monelli is a very nice and casual Italian restaurant a bit off the beaten path in Dublin. Tucked…read moreagainst the canal that runs south of City Centre, this place has a classy and romantic vibe, good food and superior service. My wife and I enjoyed a bottle of rich, full-bodied Primetevo. The burrata starter was spectacular--creamy and delicious. I enjoyed the Ravioli ricotta cheese and spinach in an irish butter sauce, but it was a little sweeter than I prefer. (The sauce contains both butter and honey.) My wife enjoyed her Penne pasta with Salmon, which came in a very healthy portion. Service was friendly and helpful.

The wine was sub-par; likely open for too long. When I asked about it, I was offered multiple other…read moreoptions..which was great, but none were suitable. The food then also felt sub-par. My husband's salmon pasta was great, but the Bolognese I ordered tasted like it had ketchup sauce. This place was "ok", but not worth the fuss.

We had the pizza, ravioli and spaghetti bolognese. All was delicious. The service was great. Highly…read morerecommend eating here.

Went to Pinocchio tonight and was served and helped by Delilah. She was very attentive. The crust…read moreon the Margherita pizza was so good!

Delicious traditional Irish food and music! I enjoyed the Guinness stew with an Orchard Thieves…read more The place was busy but service was still great! We enjoyed the live music. It's a loud place!

We drifted in here about 5 pm and the place was hopping. Live music and a short wait for a table…read more Great, loud pub ambiance. We ate an early dinner, including lamb shank and beef stew. Both were good and exactly what you think of for Irish comfort food. Friendly, efficient staff. It's a tourist spot, but a fun one. Btw: the name is not racial. The original owner was Dorcas Kelley, nickname Darkie.