Galway Food Tour
This tour leads food enthusiasts around Galway's finest food destinations. Along the way, you will sample fresh sushi, the finest cheese, oysters, mouth-watering bread...
What to order at Il Vicolo
- Must order
- The seasonal pasta or risotto; the terrace table with river views is the room's defining feature
- Signature dishes
- Seasonal pasta, Risotto, Italian wine selection
- Editor tip
- Request a riverside terrace table when booking; the interior is fine but the terrace is the reason to come.
CuisineItalian
Price€€€
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HoursMon-Thu 17:00-21:30, Fri 17:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-22:00
Phone+353 91 530 515
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Signature dishes: Seasonal pasta, Risotto, Italian wine selection
Must order: The seasonal pasta or risotto; the terrace table with river views is the room's defining feature
Tip: Request a riverside terrace table when booking; the interior is fine but the terrace is the reason to come.
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