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La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin

La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar

4.6
4.6
1073 Reviews
€31 to €50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups

Welcome to La Caverna Restaurant and Wine Bar in Dublin's vibrant Temple Bar district. Immerse yourself in our delightful ambiance, where culinary brilliance and warm hospitality create an unforgettable experience.
Led by our Italian Chef, La Caverna curates a symphony of tastes, igniting passion and creativity in every plate.
Our strategic location offers easy access to Dublin's cultural richness and historical landmarks, making La Caverna an ideal retreat after exploring iconic sites like Dublin Castle and Trinity College.
Celebrate the essence of Italian cuisine and hospitality with us. Whether it's an intimate dinner for two, a joyful family gathering, or a special private event, each moment is crafted with culinary delights and memories.
Revel in the enchantment of La Caverna Restaurant and Wine Bar - a true haven of culinary artistry and comfort in Dublin. Indulge in the magic as each bite transports you to the essence of Italy, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Enjoy

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 1:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 1:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 670 3110
  • Website
    http://www.lacaverna.ie/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    DAN BALLEW
  • Catering
    Romantic, Private Events, Business Meetings, Weddings, Birthday Parties, Graduations, Family events,
  • Private party facilities
    Discover Private Dining at La Caverna – Your Perfect Venue for Every Occasion! An authentic Italian dining experience nestled in the heart of Dublin's vibrant Temple Bar. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, corporate gathering, or an intimate celebration, we have the perfect space for you.
  • 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
    Amy McCalisterhttps://www.facebook.com/amy.m.mcallister.7?fref=tshttp://www.amymcallister.co.uk/
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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Menu

Served Every Saturday & Sunday from 12:00 - 16:00

MAINS

  • 100% Irish Beef Burger €15.95

    Served with smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, fries & side salad

    • Carbonara Brunch Sandwich €15.95

      Grilled breast of chicken and Pancetta on Ciabatta bread topped with our Carbonara sauce, served with chunky fries

      • Eggs Benedict Romano €15.95

        Poached eggs on toasted Ciabatta with Prosciutto, topped with Hollandaise sauce

        • Italian Frittata €15.95

          A fluffy Italian omelette with sautéed spinach, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese

          • Chicken Wings & Fries €15.95

            Red Frank Hot sauce accompanied by side salad and fires with a creamy blue cheese dip

            • Italian Caesar Salad €15.95

              Chicken, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, olives and croutons tossed in a classic Caesar dressing

              • Sicilian Breakfast Pizza €15.95

                Italian-style pizza topped with pancetta, cracked eggs, cherry tomatoes, & a blend of mozzarella and parmigiano

                VEGAN MAINS

                • Vegan Italian Risotto €15.95

                  With vegan chicken, mushrooms, mixed peppers and asparagus

                  • Vegan Primavera €15.95

                    Served with broccoli, asparagus, olives, cherry tomatoes, champignon & wild mushrooms, in a creamy sauce

                    • Vegan Caesar Salad€15.95

                      Served with vegan chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, broccoli, onion, asparagus, mushrooms and croutons

                      • Vegan Burger €15.95

                        Topped with sautéed mushroom & onion, served with a side salad & fries

                        • Vegan Giardiniera Pizza€15.95

                          Mushrooms, mixed peppers, red onion, artichokes and broccoli

                          SIDES

                          • Garlic Parmesan Fries€4.95

                            • Skinny Fries €4.95

                              • Mixed Salad€4.95

                                DESSERTS - €5.95

                                  Last updated: 21 September 2024

                                  What 1,073 people are saying

                                  Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                  4.6
                                  4.6 based on recent ratings
                                  • 4.6Food
                                  • 4.7Service
                                  • 4.6Ambience
                                  • 4.4Value

                                  Noise • Moderate

                                  Diners' Choice Awards

                                  • Dublin 2

                                    Romantic

                                  • Dublin 2

                                    Italian

                                  Review summary

                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                  La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar in Dublin offers an incredible dining experience with "amazing food" and a "lovely setting." Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and extensive vegan options. The cozy wine cellar ambiance adds to its charm, making it perfect for special occasions or a casual night out.

                                  1,073 Reviews

                                  1. Gunnar

                                    Dublin

                                    1 review

                                    5.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    This is a unique food experience. The Cellar, food and servíce vas outstanding. We were 8 people for dinner and everything we exspected came true. The rack of lamb was one of the best lambdishes we have tasted and also the striploin and the ribeye was cooked to perfection. We all had different starters and they were all very good. In the end a slice of tiramisu put everything into a satisfying bundle of a special dinner. Many thanks for everything.

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                                  2. Lucy

                                    Dublin

                                    2 reviews

                                    2.0

                                    2 reviews

                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                    1. Overall 2
                                    2. Food 1
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 3
                                    Staff were lovely, but starters seemed like they were deep fried from frozen. Tortellini were out of a packet and the sauce tasted like supermarket jar. Even the tiramisu was not fresh - layers of sponge that tasted nothing like it should. Room was weird - mirrors everywhere to make it look less like a corridor and paper tablecloth.

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                                  3. Mick

                                    Dublin

                                    2 reviews

                                    4.0

                                    2 reviews

                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                    1. Overall 4
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    We really enjoyed la Caverna. The service was good and we were seated and served drinks quickly. The food was excellent but the pasta portion was gorgeous but small. Overall a bit expensive but we really enjoyed our meal there and will go back .
                                    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 2 days ago
                                    Dear Mick, Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our food and service:)) We hope to welcome you back at La Caverna again soon :) Best regards, La Caverna Team

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                                  4. Aoife

                                    Dublin

                                    1 review

                                    5.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined on 19 November 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    The food was delicious and the service was fab. I would highly recommend and I will be back again. Greatly appreciated the varied menu and the vegan options available.
                                    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 2 days ago
                                    Dear Aoife, Thank you for your review! It means a lot to us that you enjoyed your time dining with us and we hope to welcome you back at La Caverna again soon!:))

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                                  5. John

                                    Dublin

                                    22 reviews

                                    vip
                                    4.0

                                    22 reviews

                                    Dined on 16 November 2024

                                    1. Overall 4
                                    2. Food 4
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    Excellent food, brilliant service and all at fair prices.
                                    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on 22 November 2024
                                    Hi John, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our food and service and we hope to welcome you back again soon:)) Best regards, La Caverna Team

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                                  6. Eimear

                                    Dublin

                                    5 reviews

                                    4.0

                                    5 reviews

                                    Dined on 14 November 2024

                                    1. Overall 4
                                    2. Food 4
                                    3. Service 4
                                    4. Ambience 3
                                    We had a table for four in the basement of the restaurant. The food was excellent, from a simple and very tasty pasta dish to more sophisticated fare. Staff were friendly and efficient. Cost for three starters , four mains and a bottle of wine was €56 each including tip.
                                    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on 22 November 2024
                                    Dear Eimear, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and service of our team:) We hope to welcome you back at La Caverna again soon:)) All the best, La Caverna Team

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                                  7. Jeferson

                                    Dublin

                                    1 review

                                    5.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined on 8 November 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Everything perfect, food, staff, energy. Thank you for your good service.
                                    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on 13 November 2024
                                    Dear Jeferson, Thank you for your kind review! It means a lot to us that you enjoyed the food, service and ambiance of our restaurant:') We can't wait to welcome you back at La Caverna again soon! All the best, La Caverna Team

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                                  8. OpenTable Diner

                                    Cleveland

                                    1 review

                                    vip
                                    5.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined on 7 November 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    So good! The ambience is great and the food is amazing. It’s over in the Temple Bar area, it can be hard to find - look across from Urban Outfitters.
                                    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on 13 November 2024
                                    Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time dining with us !:) We hope to welcome you back at La Caverna again soon!:)) Best regards, La Caverna Team

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                                  9. Esther

                                    Dublin

                                    26 reviews

                                    vip
                                    5.0

                                    26 reviews

                                    Dined on 1 November 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Excellent food- Best Italian in Dublin for your vegan menu. Each course was delicious 10/10 for taste, flavour and quality. Wines were superb and a huge thank you for serving a decent size glass of wine 🍷 . Superb all round and great service and value for money. My new favourite restaurant in Dublin. Thank you.
                                    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on 8 November 2024
                                    Dear Esther, Thank you for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our vegan menu, wines and service:') We hope to welcome you back at La Caverna again soon!! All the best, La Caverna Team

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                                  10. Lorie

                                    Las Vegas

                                    3 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    3 reviews

                                    Dined on 1 November 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    That might have been the best Caesar salad I have ever had!
                                    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on 8 November 2024
                                    Dear Lorie, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our food and we can't wait to welcome you back again soon:)) Best regards, La Caverna Team

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                                  FAQs

                                  La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Just Eat. La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 670 3110.

                                  La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 1073 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.

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                                  2 people
                                  19:00
                                  Booked 19 times today

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                                  Google Map for La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar

                                  12 Fownes Street Upper, Temple Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 PY51

                                  Additional information

                                  • Cross Street
                                    Dame Street
                                  • Area
                                    Temple Bar
                                  • Hours of Operation
                                    Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 1:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 1:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                  • Price
                                    €31 to €50
                                  • Cuisines
                                    Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
                                  • Dining style
                                    Casual Elegant
                                  • Dress code
                                    Casual Dress
                                  • Parking details
                                    Public Lot
                                  • Public transit
                                    Luas Red Line, Dublin Bus - 11a, 11b, 13a, 16, 16a, 19, 19a, 46a, 51b, 51c, 68, 69, 78a, 83, 121, 122, 123
                                  • Payment Options
                                    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                  • Executive Chef
                                    DAN BALLEW
                                  • Entertainment
                                    Amy McCalisterhttps://www.facebook.com/amy.m.mcallister.7?fref=tshttp://www.amymcallister.co.uk/
                                  • Additional
                                    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
                                  • Website
                                    http://www.lacaverna.ie/
                                  • Phone number
                                    (01) 670 3110
                                  • Catering
                                    Romantic, Private Events, Business Meetings, Weddings, Birthday Parties, Graduations, Family events,
                                  • Private party facilities
                                    Discover Private Dining at La Caverna – Your Perfect Venue for Every Occasion! An authentic Italian dining experience nestled in the heart of Dublin's vibrant Temple Bar. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, corporate gathering, or an intimate celebration, we have the perfect space for you.
                                  • Private party contact
                                    Dan-Restaurant Manager : (01) 670 3110
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