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

La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar

4.6 (1177)
€31 to €50
Italian
12 Fownes Street Upper, Temple Bar, Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 PY51

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 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 16:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 13:00–00:00 Sun 13:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,177 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 shines with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Guests appreciate the accommodating staff and diverse menu options, including a "very good pizza" and standout dishes like the Nudja Prawn Pasta. The ambiance, especially in the cellar, is "awesome." Ideal for both intimate dinners and large gatherings.
1,177 Reviews
  1. Elaine

    Yorkshire9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attractive cosy atmosphere. Staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, especially Chris. The food was excellent and I would highly recommend a visit if you love Italian food.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Elaine, Thank you for your kind review:') We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time dining with us, it means a lot:') We hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, La Caverna Team

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  2. Deirdre

    Dublin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was hot and delicious, especially the calamari starter. Staff were lovely and we were given a nice table at the back of the restaurant.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Deirdre, Thank you for your review! We are happy 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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  3. Patrick

    Dublin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 17 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very nice and the service was excellent. E will be eating here the next time we’re in the city.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Patrick, Thank you for your lovely words! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time dining with us and we cannot wait to welcome you back again soon:)) Best regards, La Caverna Team

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  4. Jeff

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 May 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Look, I will never disparage a restaurant for having made the effort to accommodate their vegan clientele -- however, the food was average to mediocre at best. The service, while attentive, was haphazard and the surroundings nothing special. I truly had wanted to enjoy this experience.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Jeff, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We apologise that we did not meet you expectation with our vegan food. We would love to learn more about your experience as we would like to improve our services!:) Feel free to drop us an email at info@lacaverna.ie. Wishing you all the best, La Caverna Team

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  5. MJ

    Hawaii10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, lots of choices, and a very good wine selection (with a range of price points).
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 3 days ago
    Dear MJ, Thank you for your review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time dining with us, it means a lot:') We hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, La Caverna Team

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  6. jane

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing food the steak was unreal and the desserts 🤤
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Jane, Thank you for your lovely review:') We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food of our restaurant and we can't wait to welcome you back to La Caverna again soon!:) Best regards, La Caverna Team

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  7. Ann VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good but the pictures online looked like it would have more ambiance than it did. That said, I would return because the food was good and the value too.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on 14 May 2025
    Dear Ann, Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our food:')) We would love to hear more about how we could improve our ambience to make our guests' experience much more greater! Feel free to reach us at info@lacaverna.ie! We hope to see you again soon! Best regards, La Caverna Team

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  8. sandra VIP

    Toronto / Ontario13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic service. Incredibly sensitive to one of our group’s food intolerances. Food was terrific.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on 14 May 2025
    Dear Sandra, Thank you for your kind review! We are happy to hear that you all enjoyed your time with us and that we could accommodate your dietary needs:')) We hope to welcome you all back to La Caverna again soon! Best regards, La Caverna Team

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  9. Aoife

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food and service at La Caverna was fantastic. I particularly like their calamari and their triple chocolate gateaux cake. I also recommended La Caverna to 2 american friends who were only in the country for a few days. They said they food was fabulous too.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on 14 May 2025
    Dear Aoife, Thank you for your review and lovely words:') We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and service of our restaurant. We also would like to thank you for your recommendation and for supporting our business:)) We hope to welcome you back to La Caverna again soon! Best regards, La Caverna Team

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  10. Kyle

    Minneapolis - St. Paul5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot, really cool downstairs. Staff was super friendly. Food was amazing.
    La Caverna Italian Restaurant and Wine BarResponded on 14 May 2025
    Dear Kyle, Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and service of our restaurant and we hope 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 1177 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 28 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
  • Area
    Temple Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 16:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 13:00–00:00 Sun 13:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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