A handful of tables squeezed into a single room a short walk from Christ Church Cathedral, run by an Italian owner-chef who bakes bread and makes pasta by hand daily. There is no website booking system — reservations are taken over the phone, and the blackboard menu changes with what is fresh that day.
| Price | €€ (pizza and pasta €12–€18 / ~$13.20–$19.80) |
|---|---|
| Hours | Tue–Sat 16:00–20:00; closed Sun–Mon (small, reservation-run kitchen — hours vary, so phone ahead) |
| Reservations | Essential; phone +353 1 633 4022 (no online booking) |
| Address | 34 Castle Street, Dublin 8, Ireland |
Signature dishes
- Neapolitan-style pizza
- Fresh daily pasta
- Homemade bread
Good to know
- Known for
- Tiny owner-run Italian gem near Christ Church; open kitchen, blackboard menu, no online booking
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Location
34 Castle Street, Dublin 8, Ireland
53.3432, -6.2700 View on map
Highlights
- Owner-run open kitchen with daily-changing blackboard menu
- Neapolitan-style pizza and hand-made pasta
- One of the few authentically old-school trattorias left in central Dublin
Tips for visiting
- Call rather than email to book — the restaurant does not use an online reservation system
- Hours shift week to week since it is a small, owner-run kitchen; confirm the day's opening time by phone before walking over