Very good Italian food and the presentation is fabulous as well. The hostess is wonderful and…read morepleasant to talk to, the restaurant itself is relaxing but elegant. Call ahead to make a reservation but it's well worth it and not too costly.

From the owner: We are the perfect location for Weddings by the sea.read more

3 mates dropped in for sandwich/ coffee/ breakfast before the raheny 5miler. Good service and food…read morewas good also. Will call again. Parking across the road.

This place is not only about pasta, they serve breakfast until 2 p.m! If you're looking for a…read morebrunch in clontarf, this the perfect spot. The restaurant is small in size but in perfect size when comes to a Italian canteen, it's facing the Clontarf strand and you can enjoy a nice view of the sea. When it comes to food, their pizza are delicious, I love their breakfast pizza and the seafood dishes.

I love this place, we get delivery from here whenever we're craving pizza. It's as close to an…read moreauthentic Italian taste as I have come in Ireland. It's not perfect and it doesn't taste exactly Italian however its pretty close.

One of the favorite places to dine for the whole family. Superb Italian menu, good wine selection…read more The portions are huge and when I say huge, I mean a starter plate can perfectly fill you, so be prepared to explode if you order main course too. By all means, the best pastas you can eat in Dublin and this comes from someone who is very fussy about pasta:) The place is small and cozy with good music and great service. The only minor complaint would be that it's freezing most of the times, not sure if it's AC problem. Also, they could improve on desserts as none of the ones I tried were good, especially tiramisu, which you would expect to be fabulous in such a fine restaurant.

Came in on a Sunday afternoon and was in time to catch their early bird menu till 6:30 pm with…read morethree courses for around €35. The place had bright and vibrant lighting, delicate décor, and a good selection of background music for dining. Service was also very friendly and attentive. House bread: standard. House white wine: asked the waiter to recommend a white wine to go with seafood dishes and was served this house Italian sauvignon blanc. To the nose it emitted a pleasant aroma of green grapes, daffodil, and a bit of fruit honey. For the palate, an initial breeze of sweetness was quickly taken over by a vibrant push of rich leather and freshly cut oak timber, followed by a bit of cinnamon. At the finish, a floating level of grape juice sweetness gradually elevates from the depth of the throat. A very good companion for seafood indeed. Appetizer: mussels with spicy tomato sauce. Generous portion size for the price, the majority of mussels tasted creamy and fresh (save maybe two or three), the sauce packed savory and vinegarette tomato flavor but was a bit on the spicy side (could find some chopped chili chunks in the sauce). Anyhow, finished the sauce with the house bread. Main course: had the fish of the day which was cod. Cod could be a very tricky fish to cook, as it takes only a limited amount of time to go from undercooked to over and dry. But I had to say today the restaurant nailed the doneness. Flaky texture, creamy and buttery mouthfeel, a bit of fresh seawater aftertaste, not dry at all. My only wish was that the fillet itself could also be seasoned a bit more, even though the rich white wine sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice already offered exceptional flavor. Dessert: vanilla bean crème brulee. Very crispy top layer of sugar with silky texture sweet egg pudding at the bottom that literally melted in mouth. Pity that part of the sugar layer was a bit overburnt and had some bitter taste. Overall 4-4.5 stars. Food was nice, the white wine was excellent, and service was fine. All in all a very enjoyable meal. Not sure why this place was awarded such low ratings before. There are certainly room for improvement, but this place is definitely worth trying.

Customer service is great, the atmosphere is nice. But the…read morefood is mediocre and it's pretty pricy. Our bill was ~€100 for 2. I tried the fish for my main dish and aubergine for my appetizer. My friend tried the chicken masala, she liked her dish. They have a lunch menu that is like a set menu, but also a A-la-carte menu. The drink had cotton looking things floating and when I spoke up, they gave me a cleaner replacement and said that the floating white specs are natural in the drink but also was made from my mouth because it's sugar. Like I didn't buy it, they didn't own up to it, and didn't make me feel good. But at least I got a replacement. All in all, not for me

Really nice pasta dishes at ok'ish prices. Pizza used to be…read moregreat but not anymore unfortunately. My rating is on all food other than pizzas, as it wouldn't be completely fair because I haven't ordered a pizza in quite a while. Staff are very helpful and if you order at the counter you have clear sight of the kitchen and cooks, which is a big plus to me. Menu is online which is also handy. Delivery is generally 40mins.

Absolutely love this place, as do my family. Pizza is amazing as is all their menu. Fresh and…read moreauthentic.. restaurant quality delivered

We had a wonderful dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the food. We started with the Burrata di Andria…read morecon Patta Negra e Radicchio Estivo and the Bruschetta al Pomodoro, both of which were fresh, flavorful, and a perfect start to the meal. For our entrées, we had the Ravioli dello Chef di Ricotta e Basilico and the Seafood Linguine. Both dishes were excellent, with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors that made for a memorable meal. The atmosphere was quaint, cozy, and welcoming, and the staff was attentive and friendly throughout the evening. The only small disappointment came at the very end. We noticed many other tables being offered complimentary limoncello, and we had been looking forward to experiencing that Italian tradition ourselves. Since we were the last guests to leave, we weren't offered any, which was a bit of a letdown after such an otherwise fantastic dining experience. Overall, the quality of the food and the warm service made this a restaurant we would gladly recommend and visit again.

Made a reservation at Il Vicoletto for my wife's birthday. Upon arrival we were promptly seated by…read moreChristian. The restaurant dining area was welcoming and had an authentic Italian feel. We ordered two glasses of Barbera wine as our cocktail, followed by calamari, pappardelle al funghi and ravioli Asiago. The wine was perfect and complimented our meal. Our server Massimo brought out some bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to start our meal. The calamari was amongst the best I've ever had, the breading was light and crispy. Both our pasta dishes were divine and authentic. At the end of our meal we had some espresso and were given complementary limoncello shots. Il Vicoletto was amongst the best restaurants we visited during our trip to Dublin. I highly recommend for anyone looking to eat great Italian food.

So happy we stumbled across this restaurant after looking at our hotel restaurant (menu items…read morelooked disgusting lol).Less than 10 minute walk from Crowne Plaza hotel.You can call and make reservations which is nice. We both had chicken spicy pasta, so good!We shared garlic bread (without cheese) and had the Carmel desert(wasn't a fan husband liked it)and tiramisu which was tasty.

Place is ok but I can not recommend it. My hotel bar was better. Sad because I like to support the…read morelocal establishments. Daily fish was sea bass and tasted fresh. The fillet steak (hold the sauces please) seemed to be too much for them. It was ordered medium rare but came first medium, then rare. Then the decor upstairs is just so cheesy. They need to rip down the wallpaper, remove the lantern and inoperable chandelier lighting. It would look better left as the woodwork from the original structure.

My wife, my daughter and I came upon this hidden gem by accident. We got there a little before it…read moreopened but Vio, the owner and chef, graciously let us in anyway. And we immediately felt at home. The food he cooked us was some of the best Italian food I've ever had. And he was such a charming and friendly host. The next time I'm in Dublin I will go out of my way to eat here again.

The carbonara was amazing. Beautiful storefront with a chill vibe. Owner is very sweet and makes…read morethe best food.

This place is one of my best findings in Clontarf. I loved their pizza, it's authentic Italian, and…read morethe panna cotta with berries sauce was the best that I ever had. The place is small, a typical Italian canteen, perfect spot for a romantic dinner. However, in my second time here they took ages to bring our main couse, nearly 50 minutes and no apologies. They need to improve their customer service cause it's not that good at all.

Have only been twice - both times for coffee / sandwiches. I noticed on both occasions that the…read morepizza was also very popular :-) I'd recommend it: sandwiches were very good (and I mean very good - like, decent breads, interesting fillings - up to Pig / heifer standard :-), and the coffee was great! What's not to like! A definite stop if you're in the neighbourhood or passing by the Clontarf seaside strip....