Good restaurants, good wine shops, good food shops: Ranelagh has become a little foodie nexus. Antica Venezia is staffed and (mainly) patronised by Italians - on some evenings,...
97 Ashfield RoadThe foodies who own this Italian joint (that would be the team behind the brilliant Dunne & Crescenzi) seem to have the knack of giving people what they want. The little...
26 Blooms LaneThe Carluccio's formula is probably well-known to most lovers of good-quality and affordably priced regional Italian food, so it needs little introduction, other than to say...
52 Dawson StreetThis cosy old-timer is always busy. Try to book the snug table on the left as you walk in (No.21) - it's one of the nicest spots in town. Staff are lovely enough to make you...
133 Leeson Street UpperDespite the arrival of the much-discussed Carluccio's, D & C is the probably still the best Italian café in town. Or, more accurately, Italian cafés - for it actually occupies...
14-16 Frederick Street SouthThe cuisine and wines of Piedmont (or more specifically the Langhe region of Piedmont) are at the heart of this excellent operation. If you love beautiful Italian wine, fresh,...
24 Lower Ormond QuayYou'll not find the same quality of regional Italian cucina in this cute little den of a restaurant as you would at some of the city's more serious joints, but that's not to...
Meetinghouse SquareAn intimate, cosy and warm basement restaurant, Il Posto serves decent Italian grub. Lunch can be a bit disappointing (atmosphere-wise), except on a busy Friday, but dinner...
10 Stephen's GreenIt may be small but this superb café puts a lot of thought and effort into what it does. Hearty granola, moreish muffins and fresh croissants acompany excellent coffee at...
21 Ormond Quay LowerA few doors down from the impressive facade of the National Museum of Archaeology & History on Kildare Street, this fashionable and (deservedly) popular restaurant is where a...
21 Kildare Street