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What to order at Il Vicolo
- Must order
- The seasonal pasta and whatever the day's risotto offers; the terrace table is the one to request
- Signature dishes
- Seasonal pasta, Italian seafood
- Editor tip
- Book the riverside terrace at least a week ahead in summer; it fills within hours of becoming available.
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, Italian seafood
Must order: The seasonal pasta and whatever the day's risotto offers; the terrace table is the one to request
Tip: Book the riverside terrace at least a week ahead in summer; it fills within hours of becoming available.
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