8 Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants In Dame Street

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1. Virtuoso Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(37)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Capel Street

Booked 4 times today

Wonderful! Nice menu. Our server, Victoria, was friendly, attentive and helpful. We enjoyed the restaurant so much that we returned the next day!

2. Proof Trattoria

4.3

Awesome(614)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • The Liberties

Booked 21 times today

Such a lovely dining experience! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the food was delicious and fresh. Service was quick, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Would definitely recommend and happily visit again!

3. squaredish

4.6

Exceptional(35)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • St Stephen's Green

Booked 4 times today

Food is absolutely delicious, can't wait to come here again and try more pizzas. Staff are so friendly too ☺️

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4. Il Caffe Di Napoli

4.8

Exceptional(422)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • South City Centre

Booked 1 time today

Delicious food. Excellent selection from menu. Seabass on a bed of seafood risotto fantastic. The flavours! Excellent service. Courteous staff. Always a warm welcome. Highly recommend.

5. Fuoco

4.8

Exceptional(63)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Ranelagh

Booked 69 times today

Fantastic experience from start to finish! Everything was perfect — the food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the setting and interiors were beautiful. Such a lovely atmosphere with great attention to detail. Couldn’t fault a thing. Highly recommend!

6. FAWN

4.4

Awesome(36)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Golden Lane

The food is amazing. Compliments to the chef. Our server Irina was very good. Quite attentive to our needs. We had two dinners there and both were superb.

7. Borgo

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$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Phibsboro

Booked 58 times today

Nestled in the vibrant Phibsborough neighbourhood, Borgo offers a genuine taste of Italy with a warm, local touch. Housed in a beautifully restored Old Bank Building, this "Osteria Locale" was created by restaurateurs Sean Crescenzi and Jamie McCarthy, alongside Chef Pontus Nordgren.Opening its doors in August 2025, Borgo’s dedication to authentic Italian culinary traditions made an immediate impact. The restaurant was added to the Michelin Guide by December 2025, and in February 2026, it was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand—making it the fastest restaurant in Ireland to ever achieve this honour.The menu serves as a love letter to Italy, featuring handmade pasta, wood-fired grilling, and sourdough breads, all expertly crafted with a commitment to quality Irish produce. Exuding a relaxed elegance, Borgo is fully wheelchair accessible, including an accessible toilet, ensuring a welcoming and award-winning experience for all.

8. One Squared

4.7

Exceptional(238)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Bayside

Booked 4 times today

Had a fabulous meal, service was really excellent, food was very good quality ingredients and tasted amazing. Highly recommend. Will certainly be going again

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Virtuoso Restaurant

2. Proof Trattoria

3. squaredish

4. Il Caffe Di Napoli

5. Fuoco

6. FAWN

7. Borgo

8. One Squared

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