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

La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar

4.5
4.5
1119 Reviews
€31 to €50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic

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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Temple Bar
  • Cross street
    Dame Street
  • 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
  • Entertainment
    Amy McCalisterhttps://www.facebook.com/amy.m.mcallister.7?fref=tshttp://www.amymcallister.co.uk/
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,119 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin 2

    Romantic

  • Dublin 2

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Dublin 2

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar offers an "amazing dining experience" with "fantastic service" and "excellent food." Guests praise the "authentic Italian cuisine" and "friendly staff," highlighting its "wide range of vegan options" and delightful wine selection. The restaurant's cozy, unique atmosphere in the cellar adds to its charm, making it a "highly recommendable" spot for both casual dining and special occasions.
1,119 Reviews
  1. Larry

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Restaurant , My second time there and have enjoyed it on both occasions . Would have no hesitation in recommending it to anybody who is looking for a good restaurant in a ideal location . Food is excellent , and the staff were very polite and helpful .

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  2. Ben

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff and food was absolutely excellent! Met the needs of us and gave us a glass of prosecco and a rose in top of it ask for our anniversary 10/10

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  3. IRVINE

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Went to Caverna on the 22nd January,we ordered 2 pasta dishes and 2 pizzas which we (4 guests)all agreed tasted ok but nothing special especially having to spend around 26euro a dish then wine at 34 euro a bottle(cheapest)it certainly wasn’t a cheap meal incidentally at the front of the menu we were informed that 12% would be added to the bill which in our case would have been 24 euro had we not been hoodwinked into taking a lemoncello each thinking it was a complimentary feature actually became another 28euro bringing our bill up 50 euro more including the tip.I was talked out of not paying the 12% but I feel we were ripped off.I spend a bit of time in Dublin and I won’t be back.

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  4. John

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good experience here. Great food, generous portions, super friendly staff. Cozy atmosphere. Fast too.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 1 day ago
    Dear John, Thank you for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, service and ambience of our restaurant and thank you for supporting our business, it means a lot:') We can't wait to welcome you back again soon! All the best, La Caverna Team

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  5. Lianne

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    La Caverna was just fine. The tables are insanely tight and the chair backs are completely 90 degrees. The may seem petty, but once you walk through the already tight restaurant and take your seat, there is very little comfort at your table. To be fair - we were seated upstairs and were not able to experience the actual cellar. Food was good.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Lianne, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our food. However, we are sorry to hear that you felt crowded in our upstairs dining floor. It is something we are currently trying to refurnish to make a more comfortable experience for our diners!:) Best, La Caverna Team

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  6. Akie

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was lovely! Great food selections amazing drinks good ambiance. Not sure if the desserts prices need to be reviewed - ice cream & sorbet is priced the same €12.95 as other desserts
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Akie, Thank you for your review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our restaurant:') We appreciate your feedback on pricing, we are currently in the process of changing up our menu's so that will be noted! We hope to welcome you back again soon :)) Best regards, La Caverna Team

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  7. Diane

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    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous service, excellent food and great ambiance!!
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on January 20, 2025
    Dear Diane, Thank you for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time dining with us and we cannot wait to welcome you back at La Caverna again soon :)) Best regards, La Caverna Team

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  8. Rachel

    Dublin

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We Enjoyed the customer service and atmosphere, though the food could be improved.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on January 20, 2025
    Dear Rachel, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed the service and ambience of our restaurant. We would like to hear more about your comment about the food so we can improve our services!! Please feel free to to email us at info@lacaverna.ie to share your feedback :)) All the best, La Caverna Team

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  9. Barry

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Very poor food and very overpriced. Staff were nice
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on January 14, 2025
    Dear Barry, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant! We are sorry that we did not meet your expectations on this occasion. We would love to hear more about your experience so we could improve our services! Feel free to drop us an email at info@lacaverna.ie All the best, La Caverna Team

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  10. Sandra

    VIP

    Dublin

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are regular visitors to La Caverna as food and service is always top class.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on January 12, 2025
    Dear Sandra, Thank you for your kind review:') Thank you for continuing to support our restaurant, it means a lot that you enjoy our food and service:)) We look forward to welcoming you back at La Caverna again soon! Kind 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 takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 670 3110.

La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 1119 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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