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

La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar

4.6 (1195)
€31 to €50
Italian
12 Fownes Street Upper, Temple Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 PY51

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 1,195 people are saying

La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Romantic

  • Dublin 2

    Romantic

  • Dublin 2

    Good for special occasions

  • Dublin 2

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar offers a unique dining experience with its charming cavern setting. Guests praise the "fantastic risotto" and "absolutely amazing" Chicken Sciciliana. The staff is "friendly and attentive," providing "outstanding service." Perfect for special occasions, it's a "hidden gem" in Dublin.
1,195 Reviews
  1. Malin

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good, and the staff was so friendly!
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Malin, Thank you for your kind review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the food and service of our restaurant, and we hope to welcome you back again soon:)) All the best, La Caverna Team

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  2. Emma

    Cumbria3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and attentive, but not intrusive, service. The young waitress was really helpful and kindly replaced my wine when she spotted a bug had landed in it! Chicken Sciciliana was absolutely amazing - one of the nicest pasta dishes I’ve ever eaten. Quite pricey but you get what you pay for! Fabulous place - would definitely recommend.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Emma, Thank you for your kind review:') It means a lot to us that you enjoyed your time dining with us and that we could make your experience as amazing as possible!!:) We can't wait to welcome you back to La Caverna again soon! Best regards, La Caverna Team

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  3. Tamara

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here, but staff and food left an excellent impression and we will be back.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Tamara, Thank you for your kind review:') We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and we can't wait to welcome you back again soon:)) Kind regards, La Caverna Team

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  4. Elizabeth

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've eaten here a few times over the past ten years, but it has been a number of years since we've been back and it was wonderful to see that the quality has not changed. Staff were friendly and attentive, the food was heavenly, and we had a lovely time. I marked the noise level as energetic, it would have been moderate but for a rather Enthusiastic table of diners who were quite noisy for a lot of our time there. Nevertheless it was a fantastic night, and we look forward to returning.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for your kind review and for continuing to support our business over the years:')) We are happy to hear that our standards have been like how you remember and that you enjoyed your time dining with us!:) We can't wait to welcome you back to La Caverna again soon :) Best regards, La Caverna Team

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  5. Helen

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were very friendly and helpful without being obtrusive. They got the balance just right. The music was fabulous - relatively low level for pleasant easy chatting but enough to give the restaurant good ambience. Great music, btw. Tuneful jazz with Imelda May (? not sure but great voice). The food was absolutely super. I had beef lasagne with garlic bread; friend had lamb shank. She said hers was delicious, tender and well presented. Mine was so tasty and rich. The garlic bread was perfect. Portion sizes were just right. Sticky toffee pudding with ice cream was gorgeous. Really good. We had one of the cheapest wines and it was lovely and suited our meals very nicely. Both enjoyed the wine. Experience in La Caverna was all excellent and I will be going again and have recommended to my friends that like to go out and eat in Dublin.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Helen, Thank you for your review and lovely words:') We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and enjoyed our food, wine, service and ambience (btw you guessed the music right..great taste!) We hope to welcome you back to La Caverna again soon!! All the best, La Caverna Team

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  6. Angela

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant, the cavern was beautiful, great ambience!
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on June 23, 2025
    Dear Angela, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the food, service and ambience of our restaurant and we hope to welcome you back again soon:) Best regards, La Caverna Team

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  7. Jan VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Risotto was fantastic, everyone enjoyed their meals. Staff was kind, accommodating and laid back. Highly recommend.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on June 16, 2025
    Dear Jan, Thank you for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and service of our restaurant, it means a lot:') We hope to welcome you back to La Caverna again soon! Kind regards, La Caverna Team

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  8. Celeste

    Houston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Está bien, estuvimos contentos y muy buen servicio.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on June 16, 2025
    Dear Celeste, Thank you for your kind review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to welcome you back again soon:)) All the best, La Caverna Team

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  9. Gry

    Dublin1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was not good , this is not returant food. Lasagna not home made probably from a store freeser, and pasta «ragu» could not even cut the meet with the knife.. Even the sause felt like come from mas produktion. Did not taste any frech. Bruschetta was ok.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on June 16, 2025
    Dear Gry, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant, we are sorry that we did not meet your expectations on this occasion! We can assure our guests that the lasagna is made in house, perhaps it was not up to your liking as well as the manzo pasta dish, and we do apologise for that:( Wishing you all the best, La Caverna Team

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  10. Will

    Liverpool/Merseyside2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Quirky little restaurant. Food was fresh and very tasty. Bit cold down in the cave part where we were eating but overall very nice.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on June 16, 2025
    Dear Will, Thank you for your review and kind words! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time dining with us! We understand that the cellar can get a bit cold, however we would be happy to turn up the heating if our guests are feeling chilly:)) We hope to welcome you back again soon! All the best, La Caverna Team

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FAQs

La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar offers takeout 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 1195 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. Ireland, Republic of
  3. Dublin
  4. Dublin 2
  5. Temple Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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