The Rusty Oven

Name: The Rusty Oven
Address: MAIN STREET DUNFANAGHY, DONEGAL, DONEGAL, Ireland, Republic of, F92 A6NA
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

558 reviews

€30 and under

Pizzeria

Top tags:

Handmade Wood-Fired Sourdough Pizzeria in the secret garden behind Patsy Dan's bar.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

1 Oct 2023

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Website
http://www.therustyoven.ie/
Payment Options
Cash Only
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
MAIN STREET DUNFANAGHY, DONEGAL, DONEGAL F92 A6NA
Area
Dunfanaghy
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 558 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
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

558 Reviews

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Roger
Ulster, ROI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service as excellent and friendly as ever. Also you seem to have done something to your PA system as the sound has much improved since my last visit.
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PatrickF
Ulster, ROI
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 10 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always consistent and delivers great value, friendly staff and superb atmosphere
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AnneJ
N. Ireland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yummylicious pizzas. Normally I don’t finish a pizza but it was so good I ate the lot. Definitely recommend this gem of a place.
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MarkS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We travelled 2 hours from Sligo just to taste this amazing food. Would travel 2 hours all the time just to eat here!!! IT IS AMAZING
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Jorja
Ulster, ROI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best pizza we’ve ever had. Service was excellent even though it was very busy with local festival taking place. Will definitely be returning and journey was worth it.
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ZZLL
London
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on 9 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
On a very busy Saturday evening (music festival that weekend), we were served, quickly and in a professional and friendly manner. The food, as always, was excellent and generous. The selection of wine is interesting and well priced. Thoroughly enjoyed.
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CarlC
Ulster, ROI
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 September 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Been trying to eat here for years baed on a recommendation but not always able to pre book at a time that suited and sometimes queues for walk ins were quite long. Having got a reservation this year we were not disappointed. Great atmosphere, friendly and efficient service, good choice of toppings and interesting from our table to be able to see the skill of the guys preparing the dough for the pizza base. Highly recommend.
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JenniM
North Wales
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely no doubt the tastiest, best pizza anywhere ever
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CathyF
Dublin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 2 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had friends up to rusty oven for pizza. The pizza was fantastic. Staff are so friendly and attentive. Friends thought the restaurant was quirky and pizza was devine. Great value 👏 👌
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EibhlinM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Magic place, pizza we're fab, atmosphere relaxed but lively.
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RMKSMK
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fabulous evening. Gorgeous food and great atmosphere. Service was excellent. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend a visit to the Rusty Oven.
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barbaraG
N. Ireland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 September 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent pizzas and great atmosphere. Only downside was the speed our plates were removed from table. We were still eating when plates were attempted to be moved.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never ever disappoints! The best wood fired sourdough pizza for miles.. just book it you won’t regret it! Always better to reserve ahead as it’s never not busy.. the proof you need that everyone agrees with me! Bring cash or your Revolut card and enjoy
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TaniaK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 27 August 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Always great. Prepare to wait a little. But worth the wait, if you have the time.
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TrevorM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, great food in a relaxing, very causal, dining area.... Cash only is a bit of a nuisance... But once you know you know.... Lol
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niamh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our go to for big family catch ups - great atmosphere, staff & food!!! Never disappoints, thank you!
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MOMK
N. Ireland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 25 August 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Pizza was delicious. The surroundings are quirky- definitely worth a visit. We went twice in one week! Book well in advance to be sure you get in
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LizB
Ulster, ROI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous pizza and salad. Great atmosphere and friendly service. Dog friendly. We loved the overall experience.
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EmmaS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 August 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Pizzas were tasty. Loved the thin crispy bases. Waiting staff were very attentive. Quirky surroundings with interesting features/ornaments. Overall would definitely recommend.
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EilishH
Ulster, ROI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favourite places to dine. Good food and friendly service.
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DavidK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and extremely reasonably priced. Outside is lovely in the sun but when the rain starts inside seats are very cosy. 10/10
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M123
N. Ireland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vibe, awesome music, amazing pizza, friendly staff. A must when in dunfanaghy.
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RuthM
Jersey
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
As always service and food wonderful. Not particularly keen on the Shed we were surrounded by very young families however look forward to seeing you all again in September 👍
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JoyY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere. Very attentive staff and amazing pizzas.
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AnnF
Ulster, ROI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great night, great food, character and good value!
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StephenM
Ulster, ROI
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 19 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding, as always ...honestly cannot fault this place, the pizzas are exceptionally good, the service is faultless and the atmosphere and ambience always relaxed and full of craic.. Where can I buy shares??!!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good as alway was excellent, we had a large booking and the staff were super accommodating. Alway a great experience
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MargaretG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 August 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Experience good as we expected. Very friendly staff
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SiobhanC
Ulster, ROI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really tasty pizza in a great rustic and ambient setting. Staff were all tentative and helpful. So glad we had booked in advance but plenty of walk-ins were accommodated while we were there.
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EileenG
N. Ireland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, staff and atmosphere. We all shared different pizzas and they were the best I’ve had!
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EibhlinM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 August 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great atmosphere, delicious pizza and great service. Always love coming back
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RadhaP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 August 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Delicious pizza at competitive prices. Good starters and desserts. Efficient service. Would return.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fantastic rustic meal, excellent pizza and altogether a brilliant eating experience 😃
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JamesC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious pizza restaurant, real pizza, wood oven, quality
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Annn
Liverpool
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 13 August 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Rustic - down to the cobwebs on the lights - and very busy. I wanted a glass of nice wine as a treat but only choice for a glass was from Patsy Dan’s and they don’t have nice wines in those little bottles. Pizzas are good, but they’d run out of olives! In a pizza restaurant!? I liked watching the bases being made. We’d eat here again - if we can get a table and eat under cover!
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ElaineM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Only thing was my choice of dessert wasn’t available.Was in at 5.15pm so would thought everything would be available at that early time. But otherwise first class.
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GertD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love everything about the Rusty Oven, never disappoints.
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MargaretL
Dublin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 August 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
A surprising gem tucked away off the Main Street. The chefs here know how to do sourdough- bread and pizza is top notch. Other dishes are quite simple but with excellent fresh ingredients.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food as wonderful as ever. Great service. Even a very helpful member of staff educating me on how to use Revolut. Thanks.
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LindaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fab and staff were great. Lovely atmosphere.
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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 is rated 4.9 stars by 558 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

1 Oct 2023

19:00

Booked 12 times today

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

Website
http://www.therustyoven.ie/

The Rusty Oven

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 558 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Screening

FAQs

How is The Rusty Oven restaurant rated?

Is The Rusty Oven currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information