La Caverna Restaurant and Wine Bar
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Hours
Sun
13:00 - 23:00
Mon
16:00 - 23:00
Tue
16:00 - 23:00
Wed
16:00 - 23:00
Thu
13:00 - 0:00
Fri
13:00 - 0:00
Sat
13:00 - 0:00
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Travellers' Choice 2024
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
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Food and ambience
Italian, Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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About
For those seeking a remarkable dining experience in Temple Bar, La Caverna Restaurant and Wine Bar is a must-visit destination. With its charming ambiance, exquisite cuisine, exceptional wine selection, and impeccable service, it captures the essence of Italian and Mediterranean dining in the heart of Dublin. Whether you are looking for a romantic dinner, a gathering with friends, or a special celebration, La Caverna promises to deliver an unforgettable culinary journey that will leave you longing to return time and time again.
PRICE RANGE
€20.00 – €30.00
CUISINES
Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
Top 3 reasons to eat here
Sponsored by: La Caverna Restaurant and Wine Bar
1. Amazing Food and Wine
"The team at La Caverna know how to host a party."
sjireland090
2. Beautiful Cellar Dinning Room
"We loved La Caverna!! Highly recommend. "
LuvsGoldens
3. Dublin's Hidden Gem !!
"Loved everything about this place!"
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4.5
1,152 reviews
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Very good
248
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Poor
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BuckUk
40 contributions
Feb 2025 • couples
Real Italian restaurant with authentic Italian dishes. This restaurant could be the best Italian outside Italy. We had the early bird saver meals, which was great value and very generous. The place was spotless, the staff were very attentive and friendly, can’t recommend this place enough.
Written 13 February 2025
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Dan Balau
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time dining with us :')
We hope to welcome you back at La Caverna again soon!:))
Kind regards,
La Caverna Team
Written 16 February 2025
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Joan
Westhill25 contributions
Favourite Review
Jul 2023 • couples
Welcoming staff and excellent service. Lovely table in the window on both visits. Food was excellent and good menu options too so plenty choice on both our visits and could easily have gone again and had different options. Enjoyed both our meals at this restaurant and reasonably priced.
Written 26 July 2023
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Dan Balau
Dear Vulcan
We would like to express our sincere appreciation for taking the time to rate and review your recent experience with us. Your feedback holds great value for our team, and we are truly grateful for your effort in sharing your thoughts.
Knowing that you had a positive experience with us brings us immense joy and motivates us to continue delivering exceptional service and creating memorable moments for all our guests. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back to La Caverna in the near future, where we will strive to exceed your expectations once again.
If you have any additional comments or special requests, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are always available to ensure that your next visit is as enjoyable as your previous one.
With warmest regards,
Written 23 August 2023
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Elena
Dublin9 contributions
Dec 2024 • couples
We recently celebrated a birthday during a special date night at La Cavern and it was nothing short of perfect!
The service was truly outstanding—every staff member we interacted with was warm, attentive, and went the extra mile to make the evening unforgettable.
The ambiance was ideal for a romantic celebration, with the perfect balance of elegance and comfort. The team even surprised us with thoughtful birthday touches that made the night feel extra special. The food and drinks were phenomenal—each dish was presented beautifully and tasted just as amazing.
A heartfelt thank-you to the lovely staff especially Afrodita who made us feel so welcome and cared for throughout the night. They truly turned an already special occasion into a magical experience. We can’t wait to return for future celebrations and date nights!
Highly recommended for anyone looking for exceptional service and memorable moments!
Written 22 December 2024
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Dan Balau
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant and for your lovely words:') Thank you for choosing to dine with us for your spewcial occasion and we are delighted that we made it as enjoyable and memorable as possible for you!
Happy birthday to you again and we cannot wait to welcome you back at La Caverna again soon!
Kind regards,
La Caverna Team
Written 26 December 2024
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karl
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
Food was tasty but shocked when the bill arrived to find they had charged €10 each for two pints of Peroni. So this plus a hefty service charge added nearly €35 to the bill.
I'm not sure why they feel the need to charge such a high price for beer, but it did take away from an otherwise enjoyable meal.
Written 19 August 2024
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Dan Balau
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our meal! Our prices are the way they are due to the location of the restaurant and the rise of costs. All of our pricing is in our menu's which is given to guests on arrival. A 12% service charge is added onto the final bill, but it is not mandatory!
Thanks for the feedback and wishing you all the best,
La Caverna Team
Written 15 September 2024
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megan
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • couples
La Caverna is a delightful dining experience that stands out for its unique ambiance and exceptional cuisine. The restaurant's decor, reminiscent of a cozy cave, creates an inviting atmosphere perfect for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings.
The menu features a diverse selection of dishes, showcasing fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Highlights include their expertly prepared meats and vegetarian options, as well as a variety of delectable desserts. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall experience with their recommendations.
Whether you’re seeking a memorable night out or a special celebration, La Caverna delivers on both quality and ambiance, making it a must-visit destination.
Written 14 October 2024
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Dan Balau
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant and for your kind words!:') It means a lot to us that you enjoyed your dining experience with us.
We hope to welcome you back at La Caverna again soon :))
Kind regards,
La Caverna Team
Written 24 October 2024
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Rachel G
3 contributions
Jul 2024 • friends
The setting was beautiful and the staff were so friendly.
I had requested something special when booking the table online as it was my friends birthday that evening. The staff went above and beyond! A candle in dessert and a rose for the birthday girl. She was surprised and really appreciated the whole effort. As did I.
The food was fantastic and we had the early bird menu which was great value for money. My friend is vegetarian and was impressed with the range of food on offer on the vegan early bird menu.
We also had drinks and I definitely recommend the gin and tonic!
Overall our experience was excellent and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone staying in and around Dublin City.
Written 24 July 2024
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Dan Balau
Dear Rachel,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our restaurant and for your lovely words!:') It means a lot to us that you guys enjoyed your time dining with us it was a pleasure to look after you:))
Happy birthday to your friend again and whenever in Dublin, we look forward to welcoming you back at La Caverna soon!!
All the best,
La Caverna Team
Written 31 July 2024
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Lloyd M
Chapel Hill1682 contributions
Jan 2025 • friends
I had a nice lunch there. Went with two courses, the real star was the caprice salad. A lot of mozzarella and excellent tomatoes, despite not being in season. Would highly recommend it. The lamb shank was good with a nice flavor, glad they offered to substitute sweet potato fries for the mashed (which I don’t eat). The sweet potato fries had a very nice seasoning. The big disappointment were the veg, just steamed they looked miserable and really weren’t worth eating, reminded me of 1970s Ireland. Despite the veg, good meal at a fair price.
Written 12 January 2025
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Dan Balau
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time dining with us and that you enjoyed your starter and mains! A note has been made about the veg, thank you for that!:)
We hope to welcome you back at La Caverna again soon!
Best regards,
La Caverna Team
Written 14 January 2025
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Devon B
7 contributions
Dec 2024 • couples
La Caverna was the best way to end our trip in Dublin! We are big Italian food enthusiasts and this was amazing! David our waiter and the entire team were outstanding!! Some of the best service and food in Dublin! We asked to have our food spaced apart because we were not that hungry but wanted to enjoy every bite and David said no problem at all. The food was absolutely a 10/10. We had garlic bread, bruschetta, tagliatelle pasta with burrata, and the caverna chicken in cream sauce. Every bite got better and we nearly licked the plates. Dining in the cellar downstairs was an added bonus. Next time we’re in Dublin, we will 100% be back!! Thank you David and Caverna team for a lovely evening!
Written 8 December 2024
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Dan Balau
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your kind review and taking the time to share your feedback!:) It means a lot to us that you enjoyed your time dining with us and thank you for your comment about David, he is great - we will pass on your lovely message!:)
We can't wait to welcome you back at La Caverna next time you're in Dublin!!
Best regards,
La Caverna Team
Written 11 December 2024
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Carole D
Leeds49 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
We were pleasantly surprised. When we were first given the early bird menu I had to read it 4 times before I found anything I fancied. My husband and I are Pescatarian and there was very little to appeal to us. The menu was very meaty or plain veggie.
I chose the Caprese Salad and then the vegetarian Penne, because most of the food was meaty. My choices were absolutely delicious. My husband chose the garlic pizza to start, he asked if he could have garlic and tomato pizza but that was a problem for some reason. He then had Penne Arrabiata which he said was fabulous and had a real kick to it. The Rosé wine selection was very poor, as an Italian restaurant why couldn’t they sell Pinot Grigio Blush? Overall we were pleasantly surprised with the meal. The staff were lovely and very attentive. It became very busy not long after we arrived and a had a good atmosphere.
Written 14 October 2024
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Dan Balau
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food, service and ambience!
We hope to welcome you back at La Caverna again soon:))
Best regards,
La Caverna Team
Written 24 October 2024
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Greg F
Santry24 contributions
Dec 2022 • friends
Not recommended at all. We had a reservation for a group of 7 on Saturday night at 9pm, a deposit of €10 pp was charged when booking so I guess it wasn’t a surprise we are coming. The reservation was made 10 days in advance.
Upon arrival reservation was delayed and we were asked to wait outside in the rain! Finally once we got in, we were given set menu, starter+main+desert for €50 with an explanation that all groups over 6 are getting only this menu. Additional 10% service charge is added to the bill. We looked online at the prices and even selecting most expensive options from a la carte is would not add up to €50!
When we ordered a bottle of wine a waitress made a comment “ok the cheapest one” very rude.
Then we didn’t get the food for another 50 minutes. A table of 5 that arrived way after us was served the food from a la carte (with much wider variety of choices) before us. None of the staff was checking on us and/or apologise for delay. We didn’t even get any appetisers or bread for the table.
The food was average, for starters we got a portion of 4 oven baked chicken wings, some salads and a soup and garlic lemon prawns; all very small portions. We asked to swap one blue cheese sauce for ketchup and this was not done so had to ask again.
We had to ask twice for water for the table and ask to change cutlery after starters to which the waitress asked again “are these dirty?” As if she was questioning my ability to remember if I used them or not.
The mains were ok, pretty average dishes. We got steaks that comes with chips, tortellini, lamp shank and two vegan options.
Chips and tortellini were definitely not home made and looked like from the packet. Vegan schnitzel is same that you can buy in a supermarket for €5. Vegan lasagne and lamb were good. Steak was over cooked so order rare of you want medium rare.
Again had to ask for water for the table. Soft drinks come in plastic bottles and not even poured to the glass - self service but remember there was 10% service charge added to the bill.
Deserts were good. Sticky toffee pudding and tiramisu quite tasty. But we didn’t get offered teas or coffees or anything else.
Overall very bad experience. We could see waiters playing on their phones instead of working. We had to ask for their attention every time. And they were rude. We were put upstairs and at the end of the night all kitchen staff that was leaving was going up and down beside our table creating a lot of traffic. The food average. Not worth €50 per person plus service charge.
Not worth your custom.
Written 4 December 2022
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LaCavernaDublin
Dear Elf
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate and review your experience in our restaurant
I am really sorry you din not find this time everything to your total expectations :((((
Wishing all the best for the rest of the year :)))
Written 7 March 2023
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Niamh M
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • couples
On Valentine's evening, we had a table booked for 9pm at La Caverna. Our table wan't ready but after a short wait we placed our order for the 3 courses on the set menu shortly after being seated. There's nothing worse than long waits when your hungry - our starter came after about an hour, our mains arrived at 11.20pm and we had to ask to take our desserts home in a box as by then it was midnight!!! (By which time they told us they had run out of the dessert I had ordered).
We regret not speaking to the staff/manager about the unacceptable service that same evening & have contacted them since but it seems they couldn't care less. In fact they even implied that we were lying about how long we had to wait (when in fact the attached photo shows the time).
We are lucky to have tried many other great restaurants with staff that genuinely look after & care about their customers treating them as individuals who matter.
Written 26 February 2024
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Dan Balau
Dear Niamh,
Thank you for sharing your recent dining experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you encountered on Valentine's evening.
We sincerely apologize for the delay you experienced on Valentine's evening. As you mentioned, it was an exceptionally busy night, surpassing even Christmas Eve in terms of demand. Despite our best efforts, we understand that your dining experience was not up to par, and for that, we are truly sorry.
You called demanding the money back or a free meal for two, but understandibly, we could not do this as you ate all the food and didn't mention anything at the restaurant. We also wanted to inform you that we attempted to reach out to you via email to offer a 20% discount on your next visit as a gesture of goodwill, but unfortunately, we did not receive a response.
Once again, we apologize for falling short of your expectations.
Warm regards,
La Caverna Team
Written 29 February 2024
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Jake C
Kihei42 contributions
Feb 2023 • none
Our waitress was extremely nice and the ambiance of course was very unique and cool.
I ordered Maza with penne pasta at the waitresses suggestion and the steak was very tough and the pasta sauce was essentially brown gravy with a little extra black pepper. Definitely an interesting take on a pasta dish and seemed to be relevant to the area but not my favorite and my girlfriend was not incredibly impressed with her food either. I am not someone who is a wine snob, but there is a point in which wine does go bad and the glass of wine I ordered had probably been open for a good couple of weeks and was not drinkable. The price was very reasonable for the quantity of food.
Written 6 February 2023
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LaCavernaDublin
Dear Gane
Thank you very much for taking the time to rate and review your experience in our restaurant
We hope to see you back in La Caverna soon :))
Wishing all the best for the rest of the year :)))
Written 7 March 2023
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Farai C
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • couples
This spot was wonderful with a wonderful aesthetic along with amazing staff which were very pleasant and kind. Food came in quite good timing and the whole vibe of the place was amazing. The food was great for pricing, me and my partner enjoyed our startes they were very filling along with the main course
Written 29 October 2024
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Dan Balau
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant and for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food, service and ambience and we hope to welcome you back at La Caverna again soon!:)))
Best regards,
La Caverna Team
Written 2 December 2024
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Samantha S
4 contributions
Feb 2025 • couples
My husband and I’s first visit and it was amazing. Beautiful food and staff. So friendly and attentive. My husband and I share a birthday and they surprised us with a glass of Prosecco and a rose for myself ❤️ so thoughtful and unexpected. Food was delicious. We each had a pasta dish and dessert. Great food and value for money considering it’s right in the heart of temple bar.
Would highly recommend and we would definitely revisit when we come back to Dublin ☺️
Written 10 February 2025
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Dan Balau
Dear Samantha,
Thank you for your kind review:') We are delighted to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your time with us, thank you for choosing to celebrate your birthdays with us, it means a lot:'))
Happy birthday to you both again and we hope to welcome you back at La Caverna again soon!
Best,
La Caverna Team
Written 16 February 2025
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MBNugent
County Meath8 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
I left it a little late to book a restaurant for a Saturday night in December. I tried so many restaurants which were all booked out. To my relief, La Caverna had a table for two, albeit a little earlier than I'd have liked. I didn't know much about it except that it was in Temple Bar and had a largely Italian menu. When we arrived at the restaurant, we were escorted downstairs. I was a little disappointed with the setting/decor - we were in a narrow wine cellar, with tables for two lining each wall and a narrow passage way in the middle to allow the waiting staff to pass by. The walls were bare brick and the only sign of Christmas was some lights entwined around the wine bottles. We ordered our starters and mains - garlic bread and calamari followed by La Caverna chicken and a linguini dish with prawns and asparagus. Our starters were good but the mains were exceptional! I've eaten a lot of Italian in my time and sometimes it's a bit mediocre. Not the case here. The service was good and the staff were polite and pleasant. On our way out, I had a quick glimpse of the upstairs dining area and that seemed a lot nicer. I'm guessing downstairs is an overflow area reserved for busy periods like Christmas. The food was so good that I'm heading back again for lunch on Saturday.
Written 12 December 2023
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