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Wallace's Taverna, North City, Dublin 1

Wallace's Taverna

4.5
4.5
473 Reviews
€30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines

Welcome to Wallace Taverna, Dublin's Italian gem since 2004, where Executive Chef Domenico Santo curates an unforgettable culinary experience. Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Italy with our authentic Neapolitan pizzas, expertly crafted in a traditional stone oven.

As passionate wine importers, we offer a carefully selected collection to complement your dining journey. Our commitment to Italian authenticity extends to our staff, with 90% hailing from Italy, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere that mirrors the heart of Italian hospitality.

For those seeking a special setting, our upstairs floor provides panoramic views of the River Liffey, making it the ideal spot for intimate gatherings or celebrations. Join us at Wallace Taverna and let the essence of Italy come alive in every bite, sip, and moment shared.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 17:00–21:30 Thu 12:45–22:00 Fri 12:45–22:30 Sat 13:00–22:30 Sun 13:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (01) 873 0040
  • Website
    http://wallacewinebars.ie/wallaces-taverna
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

Nibbles

  • Smoked and Salted Almonds€4.75

    Allergen: Nuts

    • Taggiasche Olives and Its Evo Oil€4.75

      • Casatiello€6.50

        With salami and cheese. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

        Starters

        • Bruschetta with chopped tomato, garlic, basil and EVO oil.€7.90

          Vegan. Contains: Cereals containing gluten, garlic.

          • PDO buffalo mozzarella “Caprese” (Caseificio Barone), vine tomatoes, basil and EVO oil.€11.00

            Vegetarian Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Milk poducts.

            • Polpette alla napoletana, beef and pork meatballs in a rich tomato sauce.€13.00

              Contains: Cereals containing gluten, milk products, eggs, Garlic, Sulphur dioxide (sulphites)

              • Sauted Irish mussels in white wine, garlic, chilli and parsley sauce, toasted homemade bread.€13.00

                Contains: Cereals containing gluten, fish, garlic, Sulphur dioxide (sulphites)

                • Crochette, anchovies, tuna and goat cheese croquette on aioli mayo.€13.00

                  1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 14.Contains: Cereal containing gluten, milk products, eggs, fish, soya, sulphur dioxide (sulphites).

                  • Artisan Cheese Board with honey and compote.€10.90

                    Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                    • Tagliere "Italian Quarter" Carefully selected artisan cured meats, cheese, grilled vegetables, olives, bruschetta and more.€18.90

                      Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                      Our Homemade Pasta

                      All our pasta shapes are homemade daily by our chefs. All our pastas are served "Al Dente"

                      • Spaghettoni di Cetara, chilli, lemon zest, garlic, EVO oil, anchovies and “Cetara” anchovies jus and herbs bread crumble.€20.00

                        Contains: Cereals containing gluten, eggs, fish, garlic and chilli.

                        • Paccheri alla siciliana, fried aubergines, tomato sauce, smoked scamorza and basil.€20.00

                          1, 2, 5. Contains: Cereals containing gluten, milk products, eggs, garlic.

                          • Our Ravioli of the day, ask your Waiter for today special.€23.00

                            • Tagliolini alla Pescatora, aglio e olio, datterini tomatoes sauce, seafood and squid ink.€24.00

                              Contain: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Fish, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Celery-Celeriac, Sulphur dioxide (sulphites), galic, chilli.

                              • Spaghetti alla Carbonara€20.00

                                Contain: Cereals containing gluten, milk products, eggs, sulphur dioxide (sulphites),

                                • Rigatoni all’Amatriciana€18.00

                                  1, 2, 5, 11, 14.Contain: Cereals containing gluten, milk products, eggs, celery-celeriac, sulphur dioxide (sulphites)

                                  • Rigatoni all’Arrabbiata€18.00

                                    Contain: Cereal containing gluten, milk products, eggs, celery-celeriac, sulphur dioxide (sulphites), garlic, chilli.

                                    • Tagliatelle alla Bolognese€19.00

                                      Contain: Cereal containing gluten, milk products, eggs, celery-celeriac, sulphur dioxide (sulphites), garlic.

                                      Mains

                                      • Costolette d’agnello alla scottadito. Grilled lamb chops, jus served with roast potato and pan-fried spinach.€27.00

                                        Contain: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products, Celery-Celeriac, Sulphur dioxide (sulphites), garlic.

                                        • Pan-fried chicken fillet, wrapped in pancetta, cream cheese, mashed potatoes and sauteed mushrooms.€23.00

                                          Contain: Milk products, nuts, Sulphur dioxide (sulphites).

                                          • Pan-fried stonebass, pizzaiola sauce and fried kataifi.€24.00

                                            Contain: Cereals containing gluten, eggs, Fish, Sulphur dioxide (sulphites), garlic.

                                            Pizzeria

                                            • Margherita€15.00

                                              Crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, basil. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                              • Marinara€14.50

                                                Crushed tomato, garlic confit, oregano and EVO oil. Allergen: Cereals containing gluten

                                                • Diavola€16.50

                                                  Crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, spicysalami. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                  • Diavola e Gorgonzola€18.00

                                                    Crushed tomato, fior di latte mozzarella, spicysalami, gorgonzola cheese. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                    • Spacca Napoli€17.00

                                                      Crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, "Sciacca" anchovies, capersfrom Pantelleria. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products, Fish

                                                      • Prosciutto e Funghi€17.00

                                                        Fiordilatte mozzarella, crushed tomato, cooked ham, mushrooms. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                        • La Regina€19.50

                                                          Crushed tomato, DOP buffalo mozzarella, cured ham, parmesan tuille, basil. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                          • Da Nord a Sud€18.50

                                                            Crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, friarielli, and nduja. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products, Sulphites

                                                            • Salsiccia e Friarielli€18.00

                                                              White pizza, fiordilatte mozzarella, smoked scamorza cheese, sausage, broccoli rabe. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                              • Quattro Formaggi€18.00

                                                                White pizza, fiordilatte mozzarella, gorgonzola, smoked cheese, grana padano. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                                • Brigante 2.0€19.50

                                                                  White pizza, fiordilatte mozzarella, sausage, mixed wild mushrooms, truffle oil. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                                  • Tonno e Cipolla€17.00

                                                                    Crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, tuna, red onions. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products, Fish

                                                                    • Calabrese€18.00

                                                                      Crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, onion, spicy 'nduja paste, "Taggiasche" olives. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                                      • Vegetariana€17.00

                                                                        Crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, pan-fried aubergines and air fried courgettes, roast peppers, red onions. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                                        • Rustica€17.00

                                                                          Crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, smoked scamorza cheese, sausage, potatoes. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                                          • Parmigiana€18.00

                                                                            Crushed tomato, pan-fried aubergines, parmesan cheese, basil, Stracciatella fresh cheese. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                                            • La Perla€19.00

                                                                              White pizza, smoked scamorza cheese, burrata, mortadella, pistacchio and truffle oil. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products, Peanuts

                                                                              • La Sarda€19.00

                                                                                Crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, spicy pecorino cheese cream, sardinian salami and sundried tomato. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products, nuts, sulphites

                                                                                • BONA €19.00

                                                                                  white pizza, grana padano fondue and italian truffles, crispy pancetta and grated marinated egg yolk.

                                                                                  • HEIDI €19.00

                                                                                    crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, rocket salad, Bresaola (air-dried, salted beef) and soft goat cheese with rosemary.

                                                                                    • PAPETTA €18.50

                                                                                      white pizza, fiordilatte mozzarella, Pancetta (cured pork-belly), potatoes and roast peppers.

                                                                                      Sides

                                                                                      • Roast Baby Potatoes€5.00

                                                                                        • Seasonal Greens€5.00

                                                                                          • Mixed Salad€5.00

                                                                                            Bubbles and Spritz

                                                                                            • Prosecco di Valdobbiadene€8.75

                                                                                              • Bellini / Mimosa€9.00

                                                                                                • Aperol Spritz€9.50

                                                                                                  • Limoncello Spritz€9.50

                                                                                                    • Campari Spritz€9.75

                                                                                                      • Negroni€11.00

                                                                                                        • Negroni Sbagliato€10.00

                                                                                                          • Gin and Tonic€11.00

                                                                                                            Last updated: 22 February 2024

                                                                                                            What 473 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
                                                                                                            • 4.4Food
                                                                                                            • 4.5Service
                                                                                                            • 4.3Ambience
                                                                                                            • 4.3Value

                                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                            Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Best Overall

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Best Service

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Best Value

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Good for business meals

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Child-friendly

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Great for fine wines

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Romantic

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Vegetarian-friendly

                                                                                                            Review summary

                                                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                            Wallace's Taverna is a cozy Italian gem offering "authentic Italian flavours" with standout pizzas and homemade pasta. Patrons praise the "attentive and friendly staff" and commend its "good value". While the ambiance is lively, the delicious cuisine and "outstanding service" make it a favorite spot for many in Dublin.

                                                                                                            473 Reviews

                                                                                                            1. Laura

                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                              Dublin

                                                                                                              5 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              5 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              I’ve been here so many times & it’s always an amazing experience! It’s somewhere my partner & I keep coming back to because of the lovely staff, the good quality of the food & the energy of the restaurant! The staff here always make the experience even better, they are welcoming, helpful, always very friendly & a credit to the restaurant! In my opinion, the best pizza in Dublin! Always somewhere I would highly recommend!!

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                                                                                                            2. Roman

                                                                                                              Dublin

                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                              Dined on 25 January 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              The best pizza in the city. True Italian delight. Cozy lovely place with decent service.

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                                                                                                            3. Hugo

                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                              San Francisco

                                                                                                              23 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              23 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined on 24 January 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                              Friendly staff, the pizza is great and nice Negroni tasty house wine what else do you need

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                                                                                                            4. Winifred

                                                                                                              Dublin

                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              2 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined on 18 January 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Very enjoyable mean here on a Saturday evening in Jan

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                                                                                                            5. Nunu

                                                                                                              VIP

                                                                                                              London

                                                                                                              10 reviews

                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                              10 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined on 31 December 2024

                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                              Great staff and great food I will definitely go again

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                                                                                                            6. Simon

                                                                                                              Dublin

                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                              3.0

                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                              Dined on 17 December 2024

                                                                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                              Food wasn’t great at all, nothing I’d be racing back for. Place was very loud at the start but quietened down a bit after. Staff were good

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                                                                                                            7. Niamh

                                                                                                              Dublin

                                                                                                              8 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              8 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined on 12 December 2024

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Great food, Good value and the staff are always very pleasant.

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                                                                                                            8. John

                                                                                                              Dublin

                                                                                                              4 reviews

                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                              4 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                              Good value Italian restaurant 100m from the Ha’penny Bridge. We shared a very generous platter for two for starter, followed by delicious homemade pasta. Staff very friendly and attentive . Highly recommend

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                                                                                                            9. Nicola

                                                                                                              Dublin

                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              1 review

                                                                                                              Dined on 23 November 2024

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Amazing pizza, authentic Italian flavours! Everyone enjoyed the food!

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                                                                                                            10. Beatrice

                                                                                                              Dublin

                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                              3 reviews

                                                                                                              Dined on 23 November 2024

                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                              The food and service were very good! Pizza with potatoes, scamorza and sausage was 10/10! The waiters seem under a lot of pressure, but they still kept it professional and all smiles! The only downside is that the place gets so loud that you cannot hear who's sitting in front of you so we decided to skip the dessert and go to a more quiet place for it!

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                                                                                                            FAQs

                                                                                                            Wallace's Taverna offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Just Eat. Wallace's Taverna also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 873 0040.

                                                                                                            Wallace's Taverna is rated 4.5 stars by 473 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                            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 8 times today

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                                                                                                            Google Map for Wallace's Taverna

                                                                                                            24 Ormond Quay Lower, North City, Dublin 1 D01 T663

                                                                                                            Dining areas

                                                                                                            Additional information

                                                                                                            • Area
                                                                                                              North City Centre
                                                                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                              Tue, Wed 17:00–21:30 Thu 12:45–22:00 Fri 12:45–22:30 Sat 13:00–22:30 Sun 13:00–21:30
                                                                                                            • Price
                                                                                                              €30 and under
                                                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                                                              Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Mediterranean
                                                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                                                              Casual Dining
                                                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                                                              Casual Dress
                                                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                                                              None
                                                                                                            • Payment Options
                                                                                                              AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                            • Additional
                                                                                                              Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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