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La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin

La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar

4.6
4.6
1153 Reviews
€31 to €50
Italian
12 Fownes Street Upper, Temple Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 PY51

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic

Welcome to La Caverna Restaurant and Wine Bar in Dublin's vibrant Temple Bar district. Immerse yourself in our delightful ambiance, where culinary brilliance and warm hospitality create an unforgettable experience.
Led by our Italian Chef, La Caverna curates a symphony of tastes, igniting passion and creativity in every plate.
Our strategic location offers easy access to Dublin's cultural richness and historical landmarks, making La Caverna an ideal retreat after exploring iconic sites like Dublin Castle and Trinity College.
Celebrate the essence of Italian cuisine and hospitality with us. Whether it's an intimate dinner for two, a joyful family gathering, or a special private event, each moment is crafted with culinary delights and memories.
Revel in the enchantment of La Caverna Restaurant and Wine Bar - a true haven of culinary artistry and comfort in Dublin. Indulge in the magic as each bite transports you to the essence of Italy, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Enjoy

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 1:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 1:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    DAN BALLEW
  • Catering
    Romantic, Private Events, Business Meetings, Weddings, Birthday Parties, Graduations, Family events,
  • Private party facilities
    Discover Private Dining at La Caverna – Your Perfect Venue for Every Occasion! An authentic Italian dining experience nestled in the heart of Dublin's vibrant Temple Bar. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, corporate gathering, or an intimate celebration, we have the perfect space for you.
  • Private party contact
    Dan-Restaurant Manager : (01) 670 3110
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Temple Bar
  • Cross Street
    Dame Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Luas Red Line, Dublin Bus - 11a, 11b, 13a, 16, 16a, 19, 19a, 46a, 51b, 51c, 68, 69, 78a, 83, 121, 122, 123
  • Entertainment
    Amy McCalisterhttps://www.facebook.com/amy.m.mcallister.7?fref=tshttp://www.amymcallister.co.uk/
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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What 1,153 people are saying

La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Dublin

    Romantic

  • Dublin 2

    Romantic

  • Dublin 2

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar in Dublin offers a memorable dining experience with "outstanding Italian food," attentive service, and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food and wine" and appreciate the intimate setting, particularly in the cellar. While some find it pricey, most agree on its "excellent service" and "delicious cuisine."

1,153 Reviews
  1. Sara Ann VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked a large group at the last minute - staff accommodated us on short notice - food and service were outstanding. Everyone was thrilled with their experience.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Sara Ann, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant! We are delighted to hear that you and your group enjoyed your dining experience with us and thank you for choosing us for your evening:')) We hope to welcome you all back at La Caverna again soon! Best regards, La Caverna Team

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  2. Esther

    Dublin28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great traditional Italian food, superb quality, lovely big servings and a really decent glass of wine. Staff are so helpful and professional- great service.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Esther, Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our food, service and wine:')) We hope to see you back at La Caverna again soon:) Best, La Caverna Team

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  3. Chad

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is outstanding…possibly the BEST Italian food in Ireland by a huge margin!!!
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Chad, Thank you for your kind review!:') We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and that we gave you a great experience:')) We hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, La Caverna Team

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  4. Sean

    Dublin4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I should start by saying that the service and the overall atmosphere was nice. Unfortunately, the food was very poor quality and definitely not worth the price. All of the pasta dishes we ate could have been found at a casino buffet. They were either over seasoned, far too much sauce, or completely bland. It all depended on what pasta you choose. The salmon looked terrible and the scallops were the size of Monopoly dice. This was not at all what we were expecting. If you are expecting authentic Italian food, you should avoid this place. All that being said, I don’t want to take away from the service, as it was the highlight of the evening. I’m sorry to say that we will not be returning.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Sean, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant! We are sorry that we did not meet your expectations on this occasion. We have taken your feedback on board to improve our services. We wish you all the best, La Caverna Team

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  5. Gustavo Henrique

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good overall, food was amazing at a good price, the ambient very comforting and tidy, would recommend and come back.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Gustavo, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time dining with us, it means a lot:')) We hope to welcome you back to La Caverna again soon!:)) Best regards, La Caverna Team

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  6. Michelle VIP

    Philadelphia43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of 16 had a wonderful dinner here. The service was fantastic and the food was delicious. I highly recommend and look forward to returning soon.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on 13 April 2025
    Dear Michelle, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant! We are delighted to hear that you and your group had a great time dining with us! We hope to welcome you all back to La Caverna again soon! Kind regards, La Caverna Team

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  7. Stephanie

    Detroit4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely delicious food at a good price, and excellent service!
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on 13 April 2025
    Dear Stephanie, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and service of our restaurant. We hope to see you again soon :)) All the best, La Caverna Team

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  8. Michael

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We did the early bird dinner which gave you a 2- or 3- course option. We both got the chicken wings as an appetizer and they were some of the best wings I’ve had in recent memory.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on 13 April 2025
    Dear Michael, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us and we hope to welcome you back again soon for some more wings!:')) Kind regards, La Caverna Team

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  9. Jay

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Myself and my girlfriend had dinner here as we were over visiting Dublin for the weekend. From the moment we walked into the restaurant we received a very warm welcome and we're brought to our table straight away. We really enjoyed our night. The service from all the staff was excellent and the food was delicious. There was also a really nice atmosphere in the restaurant. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for any type of occasion. I look forward to going back again sometime.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on 13 April 2025
    Dear Jay, Thank you for your review and lovely words:') We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, service and ambience if our restaurant, it means a lot:') We can't wait to welcome you both back again soon!! Best regards, La Caverna Team

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  10. Michelle VIP

    Denver22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic, family-style Italian food. We enjoyed everything as well as the wine list.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on 7 April 2025
    Dear Michelle, Thank you for your kind review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time dining with us and we hope to welcome you back again soon:)) Best regards, La Caverna Team

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FAQs

La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Just Eat. La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 670 3110.

La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 1153 OpenTable diners.

La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. Ireland, Republic of
  3. Dublin
  4. Dublin 2
  5. Temple Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar

12 Fownes Street Upper, Temple Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 PY51

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dame Street
  • Area
    Temple Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 1:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 1:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Luas Red Line, Dublin Bus - 11a, 11b, 13a, 16, 16a, 19, 19a, 46a, 51b, 51c, 68, 69, 78a, 83, 121, 122, 123
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    DAN BALLEW
  • Entertainment
    Amy McCalisterhttps://www.facebook.com/amy.m.mcallister.7?fref=tshttp://www.amymcallister.co.uk/
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Romantic, Private Events, Business Meetings, Weddings, Birthday Parties, Graduations, Family events,
  • Private party facilities
    Discover Private Dining at La Caverna – Your Perfect Venue for Every Occasion! An authentic Italian dining experience nestled in the heart of Dublin's vibrant Temple Bar. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, corporate gathering, or an intimate celebration, we have the perfect space for you.
  • Private party contact
    Dan-Restaurant Manager : (01) 670 3110
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