3 italian rooms worth the trip across Ireland, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Ireland.
Etto ★ 4.6 · Dublin
south-city-centre · 18 Merrion Row, Dublin 2, D02 A316
Etto on Merrion Row in Dublin, Liz Matthews and Simon Barrett's Italian-leaning Bib Gourmand wine bar, the city's best by-the-glass list at the counter.
Tip: Three counter seats by the open kitchen are first-come; the rest is reservation. Book through the website not OpenTable.
Borgo ★ 4.5 · Dublin
stoneybatter · 162-165 Phibsborough Road, Dublin 7, D07 RX3P
Borgo on Phibsborough Road in Dublin 7, Sean Crescenzi and Jamie McCarthy's neighbourhood osteria, a 2026 Bib Gourmand inside a former bank room.
Tip: Tuesday to Saturday dinner; the early window at 17:30 is the easier book. The bar counter sits four for walk-ins.
Drury Buildings ★ 4.0 · Dublin
south-city-centre · 52-55 Drury Street, Dublin 2, D02 VY15
Drury Buildings on Drury Street in Dublin, a three-floor Italian-leaning dining room and cocktail bar built into the William Fry warehouse, a southside staple.
Tip: Roof terrace opens summer only; book the first-floor dining room with a window onto Drury Street for two.