Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. Ireland, Republic of
  3. Dublin
  4. Dublin 6
  5. Ranelagh
Pinocchio Restaurant - Ranelagh, Dublin, Co. DUBLIN

Pinocchio Restaurant - Ranelagh

3.9
3.9
15 reviews
€30 and under
Italian
Pinocchio is an authentic Italian restaurant in Dublin. At Pinocchio you can find real Italian quality gourmet food prepared by our Italian chef an his professional team. Come at Pinocchio and enjoy the flavours of Italy.
Open in Ranelagh since August 2008, Pinocchio tells no lies.
We offer simple, fresh, delicious Italian food.
Marco Giannantonio invite you to come and see what we can offer, not only good food but also excellent wine, the warmest welcome in Dublin and great party nights... Benvenuti!!!

In our restaurants we serve only excellent food prepared using top quality ingredients and cooked with passion and love. All served in a typical Italian ambiance, cozy and familiar: a place where you can experience real Italian cuisine.

PINOCCHIO IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR: parties, special events and corporate meetings/events.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Wine Bar

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 1:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (01) 497 0111

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Sebastiano Elicona / Gianluca Verardi

What 15 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Sort by

  1. TomC

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 July 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    The food in Pinocchio was really really bad. I wondered why there was only 3 other people there on Saturday at 8pm. Now I know. I will not be back.

    Is this helpful?

  2. RuthD

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 July 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Our first visit . There was a big party in and it was very noisey (which we didnt mind). The staff were nice but the food and wine bad. They have no Pinot G left. They had no starter that my partner wanted left. My started was bad. Won't do back

    Is this helpful?

  3. LilianG

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service. We really enjoyed the pizza and spaghetti

    Is this helpful?

  4. CazKel

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 June 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    The food here was lovely however the service was terrible. The servers kept trying to take the food away even though we were not finished. We were a group of 3 and they cleared 2 of our plates while the other was eating. This is a no no and a pet peeve of mine. It makes the person left eating very uncomfortable. There were only 2 other tables occupied in the restaurant so it was quiet and not like they were in a rush to get us out. For all the rushing with taking our plates; when it came to getting the bill, the servers were too busy chatting so I had to leave the table to go up and request the bill. Sadly, I won't be back.

    Is this helpful?

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 May 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience4
    The portions weren't proportional. Some got a generous portion, others a small one.

    Is this helpful?

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 April 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Lovely people and great food.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Mullenbeg

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 9 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great spot, nice variety of food which is consistently of a high standard. Service excellent.

    Is this helpful?

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 March 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The hostess was fantastic and the food was amazing

    Is this helpful?

  9. OpenTable Diner

    Cancun

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    The service was good and food is not good. The carbonara is not really a carbonara at all.

    Is this helpful?

  10. ShazK

    N. Ireland

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 March 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Amazing food, good service, but was disappointed no cocktails were served. Overall a great time.

    Is this helpful?

  11. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 March 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Table we were seated at was beside the window . It was so cold we wore our coats throughout the evening . Service was very slow & we contemplated leaving as we were waiting so long for our mains . We will not be back .

    Is this helpful?

  12. MarkE

    Dublin

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 February 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Food was quite poor, reheated from frozen (still cold centre). Avoid.

    Is this helpful?

  13. NicoleC

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Valentine’s Day. Was mad as expected, so place was packed, but good price and food.

    Is this helpful?

  14. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 February 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We enjoyed the food but the starter portions for so big we didn’t get to enjoy the mains as too full.

    Is this helpful?

  15. Amig

    Dublin

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 11 February 2022

    overall2food5service1ambience1
    Manager is great, food is good too, but that is not good enough. When your staff has no basic understanding of proper service or the dynamics of a meal such as when to clear the table or bring cutlery if missing, it's a shame. So many amazing places in Dublin, I would not chose this one again till someone will explain the staff (2 of them over many tables) that attentiveness is important and reading your messages or playing with your phone in front of customers, is not the best way to give service.

    Is this helpful?

  16. The reviews below were submitted before 23 January 2022, when this restaurant changed its chef.

  17. JamieC

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    vip

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2020

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Pizza good but rest of the food poor and overpriced.

    Is this helpful?

  18. OpenTable Diner

    Hertfordshire

    7 reviews

    vip

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2020

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Worst service I have experienced in a very long time - waited almost two hours for food which was wrong - we simply had to leave and go elsewhere for dinner

    Is this helpful?

  19. Lucy

    Dublin

    13 reviews

    vip

    13 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Enjoyable meal with pleasant service. My cod special was perfectly done. It was a busy night for all restaurants, so things were a little noisy and slow at times, but this was understandable. Tables are a little bit too close together but the overall experience was very good & we will definitely be back!

    Is this helpful?

  20. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2019

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    Great restaurant

    Is this helpful?

  21. JoanB

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, great location and friendly staff. Would recommend for small groups and larger parties

    1 person found this helpful

  22. RichardT

    N. Ireland

    3 reviews

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Italian restaurant - lovely food & 1st class service - well worth a visit

    Is this helpful?

  23. Gregor

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sunday night dinner... Lovely place, a touch of Italy close to public transport so easy accessible. Food was absolutely amazing, specially the Parmigiana di Melanzane which I would highly recommend. Staff was very friendly and efficient. Definitely will come back again

    Is this helpful?

  24. Claire

    Dublin

    13 reviews

    vip

    13 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Lovely meal before we went to the Stella . We will be back.

    Is this helpful?

  25. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    1 review

    Dined on 24 August 2019

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Food was not appetizing nor enjoyable. It was disappointing all round really

    Is this helpful?

  26. JonathanC

    Dublin

    1 review

    vip

    1 review

    Dined on 23 August 2019

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    really disappointing meal. The bread was so salty. The prawn started was tasteless, as was the risotto special. worst meal I had in a long time. really surprised with the positive reviews. Thought it was awful. would never return

    Is this helpful?

  27. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    1 review

    Dined on 18 August 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was delicious m, very decent price.

    1 person found this helpful

  28. SEANB

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    7 reviews

    Dined on 4 August 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Brilliant, food. Service was lovely guy Five of us thoroughly enjoyed Wine good and fair price! Authentic Italian

    1 person found this helpful

  29. Ladycross

    London

    12 reviews

    12 reviews

    Dined on 29 June 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Pleasant, friendly service, good food.

    Is this helpful?

  30. Lemon

    Dublin

    11 reviews

    11 reviews

    Dined on 10 May 2019

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    The food was lovely. I had the arancini and the gnocchi with nduja and my girlfriend had pizza and the soup of the day which was vegetable soup. We both agreed the food was superb. However, it was very expensive. Food of similar quality can be easily gotten for cheaper in most restaurants, even in restaurants within a stones throw from this one. Even the wine was quite pricey. The service was very friendly and helpful, but it was a bit slow. The restaurant was also oddly empty for a Friday evening at 7pm, despite being very well located in Ranelagh, a popular spot for restaurants, and most other restaurants in this area were busy. This made the experience slightly more uncomfortable as we felt like there must be a reason nobody was coming here. At the end, we concluded that it must be because of the poor value. Would be a great restaurant if it was cheaper, as the food was genuinely fantastic.

    Is this helpful?

  31. Jacqueline333

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 May 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I Went for dinner with friends and we definitely loved it the food and customer service. Everything was marvelous.

    Is this helpful?

  32. ConorL

    Dublin

    1 review

    1 review

    Dined on 31 March 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great food and service. A lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

    Is this helpful?

  33. IreneM

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 March 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Excellent food, starter & main course were super. Service good, tables a little too close together so difficult to have a private conversation but otherwise no complaints

    Is this helpful?

  34. KarlB

    London

    1 review

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2019

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Food was flavourless and bland. Forgettable and will not be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  35. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    1 review

    Dined on 4 February 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a lovely, personal restaurant. I booked because I was looking for good food, reasonably priced with a nice, non intrusive, non loud music, relaxed ambiance. It was the 34th anniversary of my father's death - an important date. We were not dissapointed. Pinocchio is staffed with pleasant, authentic and attentive staff, easily located under the Luas tram station in Ranelagh. The overhead trams are irrelevant in the ambiance of this unique restaurant. As it is a small restaurant I encouraged booking. Open Table.ie is excellent. There is on street parking but I recommend public transport so you can enjoy some wine. Excellent food, reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

    Is this helpful?

  36. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2019

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Excellent food at a very fair price. Service was friendly but efficient. Strongly recommended.

    Is this helpful?

  37. IvanaZ

    Dublin

    1 review

    1 review

    Dined on 21 January 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant 😊 lovley Food , ambient was nice ,

    Is this helpful?

  38. Oisin

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful authentic Italian food, great service from the staff and no service charge on group bookings.

    Is this helpful?

  39. SarahM

    London

    2 reviews

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, in a fabulaous private booth perfect for a small group up to 6. Food was divine and a great selection. wine was great and waitress gave us a good idea of all the wine choices.

    Is this helpful?

  40. CHJH

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2018

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Will be back again.

    Is this helpful?

  41. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    14 reviews

    vip

    14 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely spot, great service

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Pinocchio Restaurant - Ranelagh is rated 3.9 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Google Map for Pinocchio Restaurant - Ranelagh

Luas Kiosk, 1 Ranelagh, Dublin, Co. DUBLIN D06 YT26

Additional information

  • Area

    Ranelagh

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 1:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Wine Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Public Transit

    Luas Red Line

  • Executive Chef

    Sebastiano Elicona / Gianluca Verardi

  • Additional

    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2023 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
Rentalcars Logo
OpenTable Logo