"I love the piadinas and bruschetas, and even better with a spritz!"(4 Tips)
"Best Italian food in Dublin."(2 Tips)
"Fantastic parma ham."(2 Tips)
"The best bruschetta and very delicious cake..."(3 Tips)
See what your friends are saying about Il Fornaio.
By creating an account you are able to follow friends and experts you trust and see the places they’ve recommended.
orSign up with email
35 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- bruschetta
- Italian food
- Parma ham
- wine
- Aperol Spritz
- (15 more)
Sort:
- Popular
- Recent
Cheese and beef salami plate is perfect with wine. Drink spirits as well. I love this place... Very cosy environment with local Italian touch!!!Upvote1Downvote
Teresa WJuly 10, 2012of all the places in Dublin I've been to, this cross between a deli/wine bar was the homiest spot yet. fantastic meat&cheese plates; lovely Italian staff. if you meet Davide or Luca, say hi for me!Upvote2Downvote- One of the best breakfast/brunch spots in Dublin. People are so friendly with topnotch service. Not highly but definitely recommended!!!Upvote1Downvote
Bridget WolkoberDecember 29, 2016Their pistachio cannoli is amazing. A must try over their original citrus cannoli.
UpvoteDownvote
Ilaria OmiOctober 12, 2015cheap and good coffee.. Italian and friendly staff, typical and very good italian food! Nice placeUpvoteDownvote- One of my favourite spots in Dublin! Very nice atmosphere and great food. I love the piadinas and bruschetas, and even better with a spritz!UpvoteDownvote
Michaell CahillNovember 30, 2014Like eating in Emelia and you can also buy Emelian food and drink here if you wish like doing the same at home.UpvoteDownvote
The piadina is the typical food you have to try. Very similar to a wrap, but better!UpvoteDownvote
Piadina, bruschetta, parma ham, cheese, pecorino, friendly staffUpvoteDownvote
Marco Di MaioJanuary 31, 2012One of the ten best woman chef in Ireland (Bridgestone guide 2012) works here! Her name is Cristiana Righi.UpvoteDownvote- The best bruschetta and very delicious cake...UpvoteDownvote
EDRDecember 15, 2016This used to be "taste of Emilia" now a chain. It has lost the flavour of what it was. Cocktails are quite watery and food has lost standards, pity and very average.UpvoteDownvote
I think it's in top 5 Italian places in Dublin. Great bruschettas and juice!UpvoteDownvote- Valentina R.December 12, 2010Easygoing. Best Italian food in Dublin. Try "Piadina Rimini". Grande :)Upvote1Downvote
IrynaJuly 20, 2018favourite place to have a glass of amazing prosecco. they often serve complimentary antipasti - feels like real Italy!UpvoteDownvote1- MrsVauvenargues MrsVauvenarguesOctober 5, 2010Fantastic parma ham. Artichokes. Nyom nyom.UpvoteDownvote
Irene BelleNovember 24, 2009a bottle of lambrusco and a selection of meats with a friend. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
94 Photos
Foursquare © 2025 Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA
Likely open (See when people check in)
People tend to check in during these times:
- Today
- Noon–9:00 PM
- Mon
- 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
- Tue–Thu
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- Noon–10:00 PM
+353 1 878 8188
Features
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Cocktails
See More
You might also like
- 7.3
"Great staff and daily menu. Best banofee ever."
José Alberto Suárez Lopez - 7.5
"Really gorgeous Italian in a hidden spot near Grand Canal Dock. Order the gnocchi & tiramisu!"
Kim Pham - 7.4
"By far the best and most authentic Italian I have had in Dublin. The food is all organic—they pride themselves on that. The staff care deeply about the food and not matter what you order it's stunning"
Kilian McMahon
Places people like to go after Il Fornaio
- 8.2
"Surprisingly decent espresso in the bar - excellent service too!"
Rob Burke - 7.5
"Great music, friendly vibe. Great to chill all night with a few friends."
Brian Grady - 7.9
"Quite a nice cinema, screen 1 is huge! They have a good online Tjursday deal where you can get a ticket for €6. Snacks are as expensive as expected."
Cian Mac Mahon
Appears on 59 lists
Created by Laura Bos
108 items • 42 followers
Created by Laura Bos
30 items • 13 followers
Created by Cillian Kieran
38 items • 5 followers
