The daily special pasta was proper good &mdash; tasted like something you&#39;d actually get in Italy. Coffee was spot on as well. Nice spot for a quick lunch.

The fish and chips here are always solid&mdash;never had a bad batch. Place gets busy, but that&rsquo;s just how it goes. Staff were friendly enough too.

The pulled ham was lovely and tender, poached eggs done just right. Staff were genuinely friendly too. Only thing is the place got a bit busy but that&#39;s a good sign I suppose.

Stopped by for lunch and Tomas sorted us out straight away. Proper friendly lad, knew the menu inside out. Had the seafood chowder and it was class, really rich and creamy. Place had a good buzz to it too. Only thing was it got a bit busy after 1 but that&#39;s on us for the timing.

Dined in for the first time after only having takeaway before, and it was a much better experience. The staff were incredibly attentive, especially Jamal, Sourah, and Sandhggp. The food was fantastic and I&#39;ll definitely be back.

Lively spot, staff were dead sound. Sunday roast did the job but &euro;30 feels steep for what you get. Fair enough for a one-off though.

Decent pint of Guinness here - proper pour and the staff were sound. &euro;6.50 is fair for Dublin, cheaper than most spots around.

Nice spot for a quick bite. Veggie options were solid and the staff pointed me in the right direction. Place was roomy too, not cramped like most spots. Got my food fast enough.

Stopped in here on a quiet evening and grabbed a seat near the window. Really liked that the menu had everything clearly marked for allergens, even gluten-free stuff. Made ordering easy, no fuss. Food was decent and the staff were friendly enough. Just a solid, comfortable spot if you want a relaxed pint and something to eat without any hassle.

The scallop starter was really good, and the lamb came out perfectly cooked. Staff were attentive without hovering. Solid spot for a proper dinner.

Service was lovely - they brought the kids some free juice and ice cream without us even asking. Really made the evening easy for us.

The Christmas set menu was simple but the flavours were proper Italian. The prosciutto with honey on that focaccia really stood out. Tiramisu was lovely too, not too heavy. Place was busy but we got through it fine. I&rsquo;d go back for that starter alone, honestly.

Been coming here for years and the food never lets us down. Staff are sound, place is relaxed. Solid shout if you&#39;re after Italian in Dublin.

Been coming here for a while now, always for the big breakfast. Cappuccino&#39;s got real chocolate on top, not that powder stuff. Portion&#39;s solid, keeps me full till dinner. Gets packed on Saturdays, but they&#39;re quick enough that you&#39;re not stuck waiting around. Consistent, which is why I keep going back.

Tucked away in a quiet little square, this place has that proper cellar feel &mdash; low lighting, stone walls, the lot. Cozy without trying too hard. We sat near the back and it was easy to forget you were in the middle of the city. Not a huge space, but that&rsquo;s part of the charm. Just mind the steps on the way down if you&rsquo;re not watching your feet.

The chicken burger was proper good, and the curry had a real kick to it. Quick enough service too. Handy spot if you&#39;re near the Luas.

Stopped by for a coffee and ended up grabbing a croissant too. That thing was genuinely flaky, proper butter taste. One of the better ones I&#39;ve had around here, no messing. Latte was grand as well. Handy having the shop right there for a few bits after. Place was busy enough but moved along fine.

Food was solid and the service held up even when it got busy. Sauces had proper heat for spice lovers 🌶️ Just a bit loud inside, that&rsquo;s all.

Friendly staff and the pub had a proper buzz about it. Beef and mushroom pie was homemade, really decent. Prices fair for what you got.

Stopped in for a drink, ended up staying for dinner. Nachos were decent, chicken wings were actually pretty good too. Place has that old historical vibe which is nice. But honestly, the portion sizes felt a bit small for what you pay. I get it, you&#39;re paying for the atmosphere, but I left still a bit hungry. Fine for a quick bite, not for a proper feed.

Found this spot on the Michelin guide. Trout was spot on, well seasoned. Manager sorted us out nicely, proper service. Decent for a quick bite if you&#39;re in the area.

Stopped in for a proper Irish breakfast and it hit the spot. Black pudding was done just right, not greasy at all. Place is easy to miss if you&#39;re not looking for it, tucked near the old market. Staff were sound, didn&#39;t rush us even though it was busy enough. Only thing, coffee could&#39;ve been hotter. But I&#39;d go back for the fry-up alone.

Been coming here for years, still just as tasty. They even threw in extra sauce once, love that for us. 😄

Nice little spot for a feed. Coffee was grand and the staff didn&#39;t rush me out. Bit tight for space but that&#39;s the charm of it.

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