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The Rusty Oven, DONEGAL, DONEGAL

The Rusty Oven

4.9
4.9
444 reviews
€30 and under
Pizzeria
Handmade Wood-Fired Sourdough Pizzeria in the secret garden behind Patsy Dan's bar.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 70 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Pizzeria

  • Hours of Operation

    Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    0000000000

  • Payment Options

    Cash Only

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

What 444 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

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  1. EvelynG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Really beautiful spot, nice ambience, staff and food delicious. Music way too loud and just bad music. Defo not for everyone
  2. LouiseM

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous pizza and lovely staff. Quirky decor with seating inside and outside.
  3. JenniferD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Lovely fresh food, be prepared to wait it’s worth it. Love the eclectic furniture.
  4. JulieG

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic spot, food is delicious and everyone working there were brillian
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Ulster, ROI

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best pizza in the whole of Ireland, relaxed friendly accommodating excellent wine reasonably priced. It gets busy, pizzas made to order but they will feed you fab olives and garlic bread to sustain you while you enjoy catching up with friends and family. Well done for maintaining such a top class standard year on year
  6. Slowhand

    N. Ireland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as usual guys, can’t wait to get back up again.
  7. DonnaL

    Ulster, ROI

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 May 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food & service great . Wonderful atmosphere. Slightly let down when you pay thd bill & only cash or Revolut are accepted. This is extremely limited 😕
  8. TinaK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 May 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Nice atmosphere. Don’t think pizza is as good as it used to be e.g. not as much cheese and quite burnt. Also there should be a garlic only aioli dip. Garlic and lemon does not work in my opinion.
  9. AoifeC

    Ulster, ROI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super family restaurant! Our favourite Friday spot to chill and enjoy the tastiest of pizzas.
  10. BrendanW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it, best pizza I've had in long time! Garlic bread was to die for
  11. SWazzzz

    Ulster, ROI

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    fabulous place great service the perfect setting the tastiest food quirky, relaxed atmosphere. we sat in the heated outside area (make sure you wear a few layers if you are visiting, then you can adapt to the outside world of eating) Starter of Grissini & serano etc & garlic bread, looks so simple and the taste is so good. Main Pizza, each one was yummy, hot, and tasty. The base is a perfect combination of crispy and soft. We had marguerita, antipasti, sundance and pear & walnut. the best. Dessert: Brownie and Affogato. The two desserts were the perfect finish to a perfect evening out. ( i would mix the two as an even more perfect dessert!) This place is so cute and quirky and rustic. The music filling the eatery was just perfect, lively, in the background but not in your face.
  12. MarieC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such lovely venue with great pizzas. Can't wait to return
  13. StephenH

    Ulster, ROI

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always enjoy an evening @The Rusty Oven. The staff are well trained, friendly but knowledgeable & professional, but keep the “casual vibe” that I think, is the essence of the place. Pizzas maintain the high standard. Great eating spot for a holiday village.Thanks all.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and very friendly staff. Great atmosphere
  15. Holly

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy our meals at the Rusty Oven! It has a great buzz and the pizzas are delicious. All the staff are so friendly and welcoming.
  16. GerryPG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, ambience and service not forgetting good beer and service from Patsy Dan's pub!
  17. AngelaB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I Love Rusty Ovens Food and Vibe 🤗 Highly recommend 🤎
  18. StevenH

    Ulster, ROI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A trip to Dunfanaghy isn’t the same without a visit to the Rusty Oven. Never disappoints.
  19. PaulaG

    Yosemite

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had another tasty meal. Garlic bread is the best there is and all 5 of us there thoroughly enjoyed our pizzas. Great wee atmosphere and definitely recommend a visit if in the area.
  20. CormacC

    Ulster, ROI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great pizza and great atmosphere. The staff are really friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
  21. AlisonM

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time to The Rusty Oven, and it won’t be the last. Was so quirky. Pizzas were beautiful and completely devoured by my family after a climb up Errigal. Kids lovely watching the chefs flipping the pizza bases!! Lovely place…
  22. NicolaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect as always Fast service Tasty food Would highly recommend
  23. SHEILAO

    Ulster, ROI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tasty food served quickly and efficiently good menu choices
  24. HanT

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience, open view of kitchen and delicious food. Friendly staff and a must for anyone visiting Donegal county. Booking recommended!
  25. MarieTherese

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a gem of a place!!! It’s just the perfect spot - quirky with great super friendly staff & incredible pizzas!! I booked for 30 people for my 40th birthday & the staff couldn’t have been better at communicating & sorting things out - even though people had taken one of our tables they soon set it straight & managed to serve us all within a very efficient time frame!! Thankyou so much - really appreciated a lovely bday pizza feast:) we’ll definitely be back!!!
  26. KarenC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and atmosphere! Pizza delicious and service great
  27. Ronnie

    N. Ireland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Food was amazing, thumbs up from all 5 of us. Staff friendly and efficient. Dog friendly also which is so great to see.
  28. Roger

    Ulster, ROI

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 April 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It has been pleasing to see the Rusty Oven go from strength to strength over the years with it's helpful and friendly staff and interesting food offerings. Had a lovely meal there for our 32nd wedding anniversary. One small peeve is that I think there is something needs seeing to with their sound system. It sounds strange an not very pleasant to listen to whilst previously it sounded grand.
  29. Tina

    Meath

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints! Fabulous as ever 😊don't miss it!
  30. JoanA

    Ulster, ROI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Then best pizza a and lovely friendly service , great music in a gorgeous environment
  31. AliG

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had been looking forward to trying this place and it was everything we had hoped for and more. Went with our grown up kids and had a great night - lovely buzz about the place, friendly staff, quirky relaxed surroundings with loads of creative details, and probably the best pizza I've ever eaten. And it was super cheap! Finished off with a few pints in Patsy Dans and a mini-bus taxi home from Martin. Next time we're in Dunfanaghy we'll definitely be back.
  32. YasminaL

    Ulster, ROI

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 April 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The quality was as good as always but I had the impression that the size of pizzas were smaller than years past. It seems like they’ve cut down in that. I used to not be able to finish 1… and yesterday I had 1 and a half… because they’re smaller.
  33. Babs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was friendly and quick. Food was amazing. And the afogato for dessert was perfect. Thanks
  34. Regjo

    Ulster, ROI

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 April 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    We were seated inside in the shed where it was quite chilly. They had only just opened but it was colder in there than outside as it was a sunny evening. We seemed to be forgotten about service wise and had to go looking for staff to order after waiting a while and having staff pass a couple of times to serve food to others and not notice that we were waiting to be served. The green goat pizza was really bland like it was missing something - it's one of my favourites on their menu, but it was bland on this occasion. The other pizza was good. Brownie wasn't great. Staff were friendly. We'll be back.
  35. TeresaM

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best pizza around 😊. Very friendly service. Flavours amazing.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gorgeous food, great staff, we will be back!
  37. MartinM

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent meal at the Rusty Oven. The service was excellent and the pizzas were great. We haven't been in a few years and the new addition of the bar staff coming around the tables was a nice bonus. We will definitely return on our next visit to Dunfanaghy.
  38. TeresaC

    Ulster, ROI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great, staff are very accommodating and very friendly and helpful. The food is absolutely amazing. Best pizza place ever 😋🍕🍕🍕
  39. LeighS

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 April 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Really good pizza but make sure to book as very busy especially during holiday times.
  40. AliB

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 April 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was delicious, fresh and tasty. The Shed is quirky and comfortable with a wood burning stove and lots of interesting artefacts surrounding you while you eat. We ate in April so was quite chilly, make sure you are warmly dressed.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Rusty Oven offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0000000000.

The Rusty Oven is rated 4.9 stars by 444 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

19:00


Booked 70 times today
Google Map for The Rusty Oven

MAIN STREET DUNFANAGHY, DONEGAL, DONEGAL F92 A6NA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area

    Dunfanaghy

  • Hours of Operation

    Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Pizzeria

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Payment Options

    Cash Only

  • Additional

    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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