Italian

South William Street is one of the more popular Dublin thoroughfares – for a good reason. It’s home to the undeniably wonderful Tropical Popical, the delectable Dada, and some of the nicest coffee in town (looking at you, Frame and Clemente & Pekoe!) However the star of the show is undeniably Powerscourt Townhouse. It’s a […]

Pasta for me always calls to mind the phrase, “This is why we can’t have nice things.” Pasta in the hands of an Irish person is not a delicate purveyor of flavour, with creamy sauces and speckles of truffle clung to delicate silky strands of Italian alchemy. We mangle it at every hands turn with […]

When avoiding gluten, it’s generally easier to just ignore Italian restaurants altogether. Now, believe me – it’s not that I want to but generally I can’t take the heartache of watching whoever’s across the table from me tuck into a pizza or a hefty bowl of creamy pasta, as I pick at whatever meagre gluten […]

We’ve basically lived in Drury Buildings for the whole summer, we’re ashamed to admit.  As much as we love trying new places and switching things up – it’s just such a great fail-safe option, especially when the sun shines.  A relaxed and beautiful setting with great drinks and even better atmosphere – it pleases every […]

When researching restaurants I look at the photos to give me an insight into what to expect. I find they tell you way more than menus, customer reviews or the opinions of friends. “A picture paints a thousand words” is a phrase that’s actually truthful. Pictures are especially useful when it comes to finding great pizza. […]

When you think of Italian food in Temple Bar you probably conjure up images of pizza slices at 4am. Despite this area being pitched to tourists as the very best Dublin has to offer in terms of entertainment, food and general craic, the amount of times locals step onto the cobbled lanes with a purpose feels rare […]