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

725 reviews

€30 and under

Italian

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DEAR FRIENDS - BEFORE BOOKING PLEASE READ

VALENTINE'S SPECIAL

On Valentine's Day, the 14th of February 2023, only our Special Valentine's Set menu is available

OPENING HOURS:

Monday - Wednesday from 4.00 PM to 12.30 AM.

Thursday - Sunday from 1.00 PM to 1.30 AM.

The last seating is at 10.00 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.

We will require a minimum of 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel your booking.

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 being so understanding and we welcome you warmly to our Restaurant.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

28 Jan 2023

19:00

Booked 33 times today

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Takeaway

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sun 1:00 pm–1:00 am
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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What 725 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
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Dublin
Italian
Dublin 2
Vegetarian-friendly
Dublin 2
Italian

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HB001
Atlanta
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good solid meals with great service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food, great service and friendly staff but we seated close to a big group and they were celebrating something and doing a lot of noise but that’s not the restaurant, that’s happen. I’ll definitely be back!!
JB
JudyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Dublin! Service impeccable! Atmosphere is amazing!
EO
EmmaOC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, location and atmosphere. Came up for a post show dinner and was perfect. The wine cellar is a lovely touch and will definitely be returning back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous meal with friends, service was great and food was delicious. All meals came out together and hot. Great Italian for gluten free meals also, all pasta dishes were available GF and a lot of the starters The only thing was friends ordered a pint of Guinness and it was poor we had to return and ask for another drink which was no problem Definitely be back
CC
CharlieC
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 January 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
starters wore ok, main course both amazing. service is efficient and welcoming.will definitely return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service.
SM
SandraM
Dublin
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another visit to one of our favourite restaurants. Had excellent rib eye steak. Excellent wine list. Thank you to service staff who were amazing as always
A
Avafoodie
Dublin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Again the food service and surround were exceptionally. One of my favourite restaurants. Would hugely recommend a visit.
AA
AllanA
Oxford
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic from the minute we walked through the door The food was outstanding
AM
AdleyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely place, really delicious food, and a menu with great variety of vegan options
M
Michaela
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Gorgeous food - especially loved the bruschetta and sticky toffee pudding!
LW
LesleyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly service, delicious food. The venue is a little tucked away but easily found
JW
JennyWOR
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful experience at La Caverna on a very busy night! The food was incredible and the service was terrific. My teenagers loved it and their father and I were delighted. It was more expensive than I expected but as a special night out it was worth it.
KN
KateN
Gold Coast
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We took a party of 10 to this beautiful restaurant. The food was absolutely amazing - staff were very friendly and lovely ambience. Set over 3 levels it is a fabulous restaurant that I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a stylish place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my second visit to La Caverna. Food was excellent as was service. A true Italian restaurant. I’ll definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The most amazing restaurant I have ever visited. Food was great, service was outstanding. Will definitely come back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really lovely place, great food and service, would recommend
SP
ScuderiaPaul
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A beautiful restaurant. The food was exquisite from start to finish, and was served by staff that were friendly and very helpful. I will absolutely be returning in the near future.
LH
LisaH
Manchester
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Lovely Italian in a central location. Tasty food and good service.
BG
BarbaraG
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved La Caverna Restaurant It was a great experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Bavaria
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Christmas Eve dinner
M
Marg
Dublin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have a lovely time as always . Food delicious. Staff very friendly and attentive.
n
nicoles
New England
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible Christmas Eve dinner. Pasta was delicious, and the service excellent. They were extremely conscientious of our son’s food allergy, and took great care to ensure what we ordered was safely prepared.
LO
LauraOD
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 December 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had a lovely evening at La Caverna. The food was incredible, from starter to dessert! The ambiance was lovely and the service was really good! All of the meals came out together apart from my dad’s dessert being forgotten and so his coffee went cold. The rest of the experience was brilliant!
HM
HelenM
Dublin
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Warm reception, nice table downstairs, very friendly and good service. We hadn’t realised we had only 2 hours. We would have loved to stay, have dessert and chat over coffee but had to leave☹️
k
karina
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything great! As we were expected, the meal the place! great!
M
Muirster
Dublin
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
Food was poor, v disappointed. Service was v good and friendly but meal was hugely overpriced.
M
Megzor
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great little Italian in the heart of the city. The menu had a variety of dishes. I tried a risotto which was so so good. Will definitely come back!
AJ
AJC1
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful selection. Gorgeous food. Highly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Todo excelente, muy atentos , comida en su punto y gran lista de vinos
GW
GarethW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and top service, staff can't do enough for you.
JB
JaneB
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Noisy due to a particular loud diner but great service, nice food and ambiance!
RB
RachelB
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic as always, we have dinner here every time we come to Dublin. Food is fab, beautiful setting and the staff are fantastic.
E
Em1426
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 20 December 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Nice chilled atmosphere. Food was very good. Would definitely return.
JO
JimO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely restaurant Service was brilliant Staff could not be more helpful Really enjoyed our two meals RESTSURANT was lovely & cosy I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone We are looking forward to our next visit
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fab restaurant, friendly staff, amazing food, and really good value especially as it’s Christmas time
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dublin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2022
overall2food2service4ambience1
Arrived and was given the table in basement as requested There was a large group already there and as it’s an enclosed space noise levels were very loud Is it romantic or what we expected? no. There was no point saying it to the staff as not a lot they could do. as I brought my wife for her birthday after reading reviews but am afraid it went down like a lead balloon. The area outside the restaurant is to say the least unsafe as we were approached by multiple people requesting money who were very insistent and we will never return. The place was very busy but we just didn’t see why How was food? Definitely went in microwave and like others said the table water is definitely left on the table a while as was warm
MB
MarcB
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
The staff were so friendly, they deserve a big shout out
E
Elizabeth
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A delightful restaurant with a superb menu choice. Excellent staff - pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend this restaurant. Not one to be missed!

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 725 OpenTable diners.

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