A tiny, much-loved Italian-leaning wine bar and restaurant on Merrion Row, famous for big flavour out of a small kitchen.
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The verdict
Worth the table for…
Great for
If you've only got a day
Couples
Solo travellers
Foodies
Local-life seekers
Depends
Travellers on a budget
Romantics
Night owls
Not for
Families with kids
Worth it for if you've only got a day, couples and solo travellers; not for families with kids.
What to order
The plates that decide it
Cacio e pepe agnolotti — the standout pasta, and the reason regulars keep coming back
Crispy potatoes with pecorino custard — the cult side everyone orders alongside the small plates
A glass from the by-the-glass list — the wine programme is a real draw
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
Among the best-value serious cooking in Dublin, holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2014 — the cacio e pepe agnolotti is the dish regulars order on sight.
Not independently verified — estimated
It's a genuinely small room and books out — walk-ins on a weekend night are a long shot.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Couples
A lively date-night spot where the food and wine outshine the modest surroundings.
Solo
A seat at the counter with a glass of something interesting is a reliably good solo evening.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
Mid-range; small plates add up quickly
Time
1.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
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