La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar

Name: La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar
Address: 12 Fownes Street Upper Temple Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D02 PY51
Telephone: (01) 670 3110
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

509 reviews

€30 and under

Italian

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Dear Friends

The restaurant is back trading as normal:

Sunday to Thursday from 13.00 PM to 12.30 AM.

Friday and Saturday from 13.00 PM to 1.30 AM.

Last seating at 10.30 pm

BOOKING POLICY

Due to a very high number of No-Show Reservations in the past, for every booking, a deposit of €10 per person will be charged at the time of the booking.

If you need to cancel your booking, we will require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice.

The deposit will be deducted from your final bill or can be refunded to your card when you arrive at the restaurant

Thank you for your understanding and we welcome you warmly to our Restaurant.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

21 May 2022

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Booked 28 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of Operation
Daily 1:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(01) 670 3110
Website
http://www.lacaverna.ie/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Giuseppe Mancinni
Catering
Romantic, Private Events, Business Meetings, etc
Private party facilities
La Caverna has 3 separate dining rooms.The Cellar Dinning Room seats up to 28 guestsThe Mirror Dinning Room seats up to 35 guestsThe Candles Dinning Room seats up to 40 guests.Each Dinning Room can be privately booked The entire Restaurant can be privately booked for different events For more details , please call the restaurant.
Private party contact
Dan-Restaurant Manager : (01) 670 3110

Location
12 Fownes Street Upper Temple Bar Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 PY51
Area
Temple Bar
Cross Street
Dame Street
Parking Details
Public Lot
Public Transit
<br>Luas Red Line, Dublin Bus - 11a, 11b, 13a, 16, 16a, 19, 19a, 46a, 51b, 51c, 68, 69, 78a, 83, 121, 122, 123
Entertainment
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Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Popular dishes

Home-Made Breads€6.95
Served with two dips and marinated olives.
Bruschetta al Pomodoro€5.95
Fresh beef tomatoes with torn basil and garlic, served on crusty Italian bread with extra virgin olive oil.
La Caverna Garlic Bread€4.95
Home-made Italian bread with garlic and extra virgin olive oil, served with or without cheese.
Sautéed Mussels€9.95
Pan-fried Galway Bay Mussels sautéed in an aromatic tomato based sauce or in a creamy white wine and garlic sauce.
Grilled Squid€10.95
Marinated grilled Squid, served on a bed of guacamole salad with citrus dressing.
Garlic Prawns€10.95
Pan-fried Tiger Prawns tossed in garlic butter with stir-fried vegetables and served with rice.
Home-Made Spring Rolls€7.95
Vegetarian Spring Roll served with chilli sauce.
Chicken Wings€8.95
Italian Style Chicken Wings, Marinated in our home made spicy sauce oven roasted and finished on the grill. Served with blue cheese sauce on the side.
Selection of Italian Cured Meats€12.95
Bresaola, Proscuitto Crudo, Strolghino & Cacciatore Salami, selection of dips and toasted Italian Garlic Bread.
Chef's Home-Made Soup€6.95
Served with home-made Italian bread.
Minestrone Soup€7.50
Fresh traditional Italian vegetable soup, served with home-made Italian bread.
Goats Cheese Salad€9.95
Made with fresh rocket and spinach salad, walnuts, caramelised onion, balsamic reduction and green pesto.
Smoked Buffalo Mozzarella Salad€9.95
Fresh Juice tomatoes and smoked Buffalo mozzarella layered with a drizzling of extra virgin olive oil and torn basil.
Caesar Salad€9.95
Our own Caesar dressing, comprising Romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan and served with a choice of Smoked Salmon, Char-grilled Chicken or Bacon.

Main Courses

Angus T-Bone Steak€25.95
12 Oz (340gr) Irish T-bone steak, served with a choice of garlic or pepper sauce, home-made fries or garlic potatoes.
Fillet Steak€25.95
8 Oz (227gr) tender Fillet of beef, served with pepper or garlic sauce, home made fries or garlic potatoes.
Rib Eye Steak€25.95
10 Oz (283gr) Rib Eye Steak, served with pepper or garlic sauce, home-made fries or garlic potatoes.
Sirloin Steak / Entrecote€22.95
8 Oz (227gr) Sirloin Steak, served with pepper or garlic sauce, home-made fries or garlic potatoes.
Rack of Lamb€23.95
Marinated lamb cutlets cooked over a charcoal grill and served with red wine sauce and vegetables.
Lamb Shank€21.95
Served with mash potatoes, rosemary and red wine sauce and mixed vegetables.
La Caverna Chicken€21.95
Baked Butterflied breast of Chicken, rolled with Parma Ham, Served on a bed of champ potatoes with Wild mushrooms and grilled asparagus and a smooth brandy and gorgonzola sauce.
La Caverna Scallops & Prawns€22.95
Pan fried scallops and prawns, served with a saffron and asparagus cream sauce on a bed of fresh Tagliatelle.
Fillet of Salmon€22.95
Marinated fillet of Salmon, served with rice, topped with grilled tiger prawns with a creamy white wine and tarragon sauce.
Grilled Whole Sea Bass€22.95
Grilled Sea Bass served with butter lemon sauce and rice.
Our Famous Cozze€20.95
Talked about all over Dublin ! Our fresh Galway Bay Mussels are served in our creamy wine sauce or in a simple but very tasty garlic broth. Served with garlic bread.

Pasta

All the below dishes are served with a choice of Fresh Spaghetti / Tagliatelle or Dry Penne Pasta.

Arrabiata€12.95
Is a spicy sauce for pasta made from garlic, cherry tomatoes, red chilli peppers and spring onion, cooked in olive oil and fresh basil.
Primavera€13.95
Sauteed brocolli, white onion, courgets, asparagus Olives, chery tomatoes, champignon and wild mushrooms in a creamy white wine sauce with a touch of tomato.
Burrata Napoletana€16.95
Rich Italian tomato based sauce with fresh basil garlic, chilli and herbs topped with a delicious Bufallo Burrata Chesse.
Pollo Siciliana€15.95
A blend of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onion and mushrooms in a creamy white wine sauce.
Bolognese€14.95
A traditional Italian meat sauce.
Carbonara€14.95
Smoked bacon, tossed in a velvety cream sauce with Parmesan,cracked pepper and finished with yolk egg.
Salsa al Salmone Affumicato€14.95
An enticing combination of smoked salmon, spring onion spinach and cherry tomatoes in a creamy blue cheese and white wine sauce.
Manzo€16.45
Seasoned stripes of beef cooked with chilli, onion, olives, fresh tomato, garlic and red wine sauce.

Organic Wheat Pasta or Glutten Free Pasta

Tortellini€15.95
Ricotta and spinach smothered with a choice of napoletana sauce or creamy white wine and cheese sauce.
Italian Risotto€16.95
Traditional Italian Risotto with chicken, mushroom, mixed peppers and asparagus.
Beef Lasagne€18.95
Home - made, traditional Italian style lasagne, made with 100% steak minced beef. Served with Fries or Salad.
Vegan Lasagne€18.95
Home - made, traditional Italian style lasagne, made with roasted vegetables. Served with Fries or Salad.

Pizza

Margheritta€12.95
The classic, with rich tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil.
Hawaiiana€14.45
Pizza sauce topped with mozzarella, pineapple and ham.
Quattro Formaggi€14.95
Pizza sauce topped with a delicious combination of mozzarella, goats cheese, blue cheese and parmesan.
Gardiniera€14.95
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, mixed peppers, red onion, courgette and broccoli.
Little Italy€15.95
Our traditional Italian pizza – mushrooms, red onion, mixed peppers, pepperoni, ham and chicken.
Mexican – Hot'n Spicy€15.95
Pizza sauce topped with mozzarella, onions, roast peppers, jalapeños, egg and spicy ground beef.
Calzone€16.95
Traditional folded pizza, filled with encasing mozzarella, ham, pepperoni, mushrooms, onion and fresh herbs.
Carne€16.95
A meaty combination of pepperoni, chicken, ham, bacon and salami, topped with lashings of mozzarella cheese.

Extra Toppings

Choice of:

Toppings #1€2.15
Bacon, Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Chicken, Anchovies, Prawns, Mussels, Calamari.
Toppings #2€1.45
Champignon Mushrooms, Wild Mushrooms, Red or White Onions, Mixed Peppers, Olives, Asparagus, Courgette(Zucchini).
Toppings #3€1.95
Blue Cheese(Gorgonzola), Goat Cheese, Parmesan.
Toppings #4€5.95
Bufallo Buratta Cheese(125gr): Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese made from mozzarella and cream. The outer shell is solid mozzarella, while the inside contains stracciatella and cream, giving it an unusual, soft texture.

Side Orders

4.95 €

Sautéed Onions
Sautéed Mushrooms
Sautéed Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Fried Spinach
Mixed Salad
Home – Made Cut Chips
Shoestring Fries
Mash Potatoes
Champ
Garlic Potatoes

What 509 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Dublin 2
Good Vegetarian Options
Dublin 2
Italian

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LindaM
Dublin
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely restaurant, food was delicious & nicely paced between courses. Staff are lovely. Really enjoyed it
MO
MichaelO
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Booking was easy, warmly greeted on arrival and looked after with grace, efficiency ,energy and in interest in what we wanted. Add to that a wonderful meal and the experience was a delight. We have been here before and we will be in La Taverna again....soon. Michael & Emer
PM
PhilippeM
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Service was not great, we had a booking which was postponned twice...the level of our drinks was really marginal, when we complained, we were poored 4 full glasses of port at €35.00 eaxch - this was an true attempt of a rip off...
JB
JamesB
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
Food was nice, standard Italian menus, open table when booking asks for a card to secure booking in case of a no show it charges €10 per person. We arrived and ate but they decided to take €20 euros from my English card even though I was paying with cash.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and the service was great! With so many choices in dublin this should make your list
E
Eyerite2u
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Loved the food and the service and would definitely come back. Highly recommend!
M
Mich
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful first time 3 course meal with wine our server young Italian girl is a credit to your establishment she made the night very enjoyable
S
Star80
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall3food1service3ambience2
The staff very nice however as an Italian I cannot recommend this place for the food which has very little in terms of authenticity and the quality is just not there.
n
nice
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 May 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Excellent!
FB
FelipeB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service, just love this place, would definitely recommend
A
Adam
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff were lovely and accommodating. Would highly recommend for those that love and inexpensive Italian.
MF
MaureenF
Newcastle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Service and ambiance was perfect however the Lasagne was dry and tasteless
RR
RexR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great Pizza, great wine list and top notch service made for a very pleasant experience. I would recommend it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Myself and my partner went here for dinner on a date and we both really enjoyed it. We both got burgers and loaded fries and were really satisfied with our meals and drinks! Great value and the service was amazing!! Will definitely be coming back.
S
Susie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant! We had the Early Bird which is good value & really good food. Service excellent, v friendly without making a fuss. Highly recommend
RN
RichardN
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Lovely spot for dinner: fantastic mussels and a full vegan menu that doesn't skip on taste.
AD
AlanD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommended, great service and really good value. The Lamb shank was delish, meat so tender it fell off the bone. Service was great and the staff looked like they enjoy their job, can't wait to go back.
JM
JamesM
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 27 April 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Very nice! Great food, service, and very friendly!
MH
MalcH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 24 April 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice spot, good food and friendly attentive staff. A great dining experience.
FV
FabroV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place to eat, cosy and beautiful. Very kind the service.
D
Dixer56
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic restaurant that never fails to impress. It's a while since we last visited but they serve great food at affordable prices. Two starters and mains with a bottle of malbec for 110 euro in Temple Bar!! Perhaps I shouldn't post this review😀 and keep the place a secret.
CF
ChrisF
Dublin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food was excellent, staff very friendly would recommend thoroghly
B
Boss
Leinster
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food was delicious, service was really good, had a fantastic night there.
MS
MajellaS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic welcome with free prosecco as our table was nit quite ready. Very friendly staff, delicious food and a great ambiance with positive vibes. We’ll be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall2food5service1ambience5
The visit was great staff were friendly & food was yummy. However, when I got home I realised I was overcharged, I rang back expecting a simple apology and a refund of the overcharge - it was met, by the female manager, with I can’t talk right now I’ll ring you tomorrow and then the next day with half an hour of arguing over the overcharged bill. After which, the owner was supposed to call me back and issue a refund and never did, terrible customer service which was truly surprising since the customer service was fantastic in the actual restaurant. Would have loved to come back for more food but would not recommend at all for customer service
ER
ElaineRRS
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been here plenty of times. Love the food and great atmosphere. Fantastic staff
JR
JasonR
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service, couldn’t do enough, accommodating and attentive, wonderful food as well, 100% be back, won’t visit Dublin again without going in for a meal!! Would absolutely recommend with confidence to anyone!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Newcastle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely evening. The food and the service were exceptional our waitress couldn’t have been more helpful. This is the 3rd time I’ve visited on my trips to Dublin and I’ll definitely go back again. The meal has never disappointed.
JO
JacinthaO
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Staff very welcoming and friendly, restaurant was busy , nice atmosphere. Food was lovely very reasonable, would definitely come back .
ZD
ZoeD
Staffordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent restaurant with great traditional feel and good food. Had the early bird menu which was amazing value in the heart of the city.
MC
MarkC
Manchester
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 19 April 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
Poor quality food, frozen vegetable lasagne. When we asked about it, it was just dismissed with no apology. Other people on different tables also said the same … I think it’s geared up for tourist who they know will probably never return. The fish tank tables have been glued over with a bit of poor quality workmanship aswell, so they are no more!!
SM
ShaneMc
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The vegan menu was amazing, the best in the city I've had so far. The staff that looked after us were fantastic too, will be back real soon
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience at La Caverna. The food was delicious and reasonably priced and the service was excellent. Would highly recommend!
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ciara
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good range of vegan options and the food was delicious. They were very busy but it still came out quickly and service was great.
OM
OMc22
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Amazing food. Really enjoyable evening. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. Lovely staff
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food was really nice, service was excellent and we sat downstairs in the cellar which is lovely
ST
ShawnT
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff were all lovely. Starters and mains were fabulous. Can't comment on dessert as we were too stuffed to eat anything else! Incredibly reasonable prices. Will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 15 April 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
Servers forgetting part of the order and long wait, food that is meh at best (some of the dishes were good, some were less then ok , Over priced dishes,Rude servers. Renovations where we were sitting and at one point we had water leaking on us from the ceiling. For the great finale they made mistakes on the check (added dishes we never ordered). This is the most expensive worst meal I had in Ireland.
T
Traceyb
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
2nd time here and food and service was fantastic. Lovely staff, helpful and very friendly.
RR
RhodaRob292
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 April 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
As always a fantastic time was had at La Caverna, food, staff, service, everything was brilliant. See ye soon!!!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar using the Order Online button. La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar also offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Just Eat. La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 670 3110.

La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 509 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.