12 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.
Il Vicolo ★ 4.3 · Galway
spanish arch · The Bridge Mills, O'Brien's Bridge, Galway, H91 R1WF
Il Vicolo in Galway's Bridge Mills has the only riverside terrace in the city, with a nightly-changing Italian menu and an all-Italian wine list.
Tip: Book the riverside terrace at least a week ahead in summer; it fills within hours of becoming available.
Il Vicolo ★ 4.3 · Galway
spanish arch · The Bridge Mills, O'Brien's Bridge, Galway, H91 R1WF
Il Vicolo in Galway's Bridge Mills has the only riverside terrace in the city, with a nightly-changing Italian menu and an all-Italian wine list.
Tip: Request a riverside terrace table when booking; the interior is fine but the terrace is the reason to come.
Ristorante Rinuccini ★ 4.3 · Kilkenny
medieval-mile · 1 The Parade, Kilkenny, R95 XKR7
The Cavaliere family has run Rinuccini opposite Kilkenny Castle since 1989, importing Italian produce and building a cellar of over 12,000 bottles.
Tip: Open seven days, lunch and dinner. Sunday lunch runs until 17:00 making it a good late-afternoon option.
Ristorante Rinuccini ★ 4.3 · Kilkenny
medieval-mile · 1 The Parade, Kilkenny, R95 XKR7
The Cavaliere family has run Rinuccini opposite Kilkenny Castle since 1989, importing Italian produce and building a cellar of over 12,000 bottles.
Tip: Sunday lunch runs to 17:00 and is the best-value sitting of the week. Book for dinner Friday and Saturday.
Ristorante Rinuccini ★ 4.3 · Kilkenny
medieval-mile · 1 The Parade, Kilkenny, R95 XKR7
Ristorante Rinuccini has anchored The Parade since 1989, the Cavaliere family importing Italian ingredients and building a cellar of over 12,000 bottles.
Tip: The Sunday set lunch runs until 17:00 and is among the best-value fine-dining options in the city.
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.
Tip: Roof terrace opens summer only; book the first-floor dining room with a window onto Drury Street for two.
Bocelli Italian Kitchen ★ 3.7 · Cork
City Centre · Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork
A neighbourhood Italian on Oliver Plunkett Street with a wine expert on hand for pairings and a kitchen that runs house-made pasta alongside reliable Italian.
Bocelli Italian Kitchen ★ 3.7 · Cork
City Centre · Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork
An Oliver Plunkett Street Italian running house-made pasta alongside a rotating seasonal board of Italian-inspired mains, with a sommelier available to guide.
Tip: The feather blade stroganoff is made in limited quantity; ask about availability when booking.
Bocelli Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar ★ 3.7 · Cork
City Centre · Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork
Cork city's dedicated Italian kitchen with house pasta and a seasonal board. An in-house wine expert is available for pairing guidance on the Italian list.
Tip: Ask the sommelier for a half-glass pairing if you're ordering multiple courses.
Bocelli Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar ★ 3.7 · Cork
City Centre · Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork
An Oliver Plunkett Street Italian running house-made pasta and a daily changing board of Italian-inspired mains, with a sommelier available to navigate.