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0.6 km from Killarney National Park
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Named one of the 20 Best Pizzerias in Ireland, Little Italy is an authentic, casual Italian restaurant & wood fired pizzeria with both indoor & covered outdoor seating. Proudly serving classic, rustic pizza, traditional, delicious Italian & Italian-American dishes & creamy Italian Gelato & homemade desserts.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, Sicilian, Wine Bar
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Table Service
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Reviewed 5 October 2023

The food was delicious! We had the cheese garlic bread for an appetizer. I had lasagne, my husband had carbonara. SO good! Highly recommend!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 13 September 2023

We only found this place (tucked off a main street) at the end of our stay when we were looking for takeout pizza. The pizza was excellent. If we were staying longer we definitely would have returned for a full dinner. Although a little difficult...to find, it is well worth your effort.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Di NICOSIA, Owner at Little Italy Pizzeria Cafe Gelateria, responded to this reviewResponded 16 September 2023

Thanks so much for your custom & your lovely review!

Reviewed 6 September 2023 via mobile

We loved our food, the service and ambiance. Amazing. We chatted with the owner’s daughter and enjoyed it. Order the carbonara and/or antipasto! Great place to start your night out in Killarney.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Di NICOSIA, Owner at Little Italy Pizzeria Cafe Gelateria, responded to this reviewResponded 16 September 2023

Thanks a million!

Reviewed 27 August 2023

what an amazing dinner def going back great service and great atmosphere! food was so good my waitress had some food suggestions that did not disappoint ! will be going back

Date of visit: August 2023
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DION NICOSIA, Owner at Little Italy Pizzeria Cafe Gelateria, responded to this reviewResponded 27 August 2023

Thank you for your custom and your review! 😊

Reviewed 26 August 2023 via mobile

We were a family of 4 with no booking we were seated next to a group no issues there atmosphere was terrible. On the night of our visit we had a waiter in which was not trained at all the restaurant is split in 2...rooms were all the staff hid in the other room away from the paying guests.I com e from the hospitality sector and I can honestly say this was the worst service I have ever came across I had me 2 children age 4 and 6 and what we had to endure from the young girl who said her family owned the restaurant was nothing short of assault. We had a starter the plates were not removed the mains came out and we nearly put on top of the plates from our starter still no address with waiters as the hid in the other room we are our mains and would then see the restaurant lights switch off at this point we asked for our dessert menu for our 2 kids when we were met with a waiter a young girl who I can only say was the most ignorant and aggressive person I have ever met a shame to her parents in how she handled herself my children were left terrified of her. We asked for a dessert and we're told the kitchen was closed on no term were we notified again all staff in other room this girl said we were told by another waiter of asian decent did not catch his name we told them he did not come to us she said we were lying and she could show us the cctv which we said please do. We paid the bill which as of now I am ashamed I did not contact the police as when we were leaving again we had a high altercation with the young girl shouting insults at us. I will say I lost my cool as I felt my kids were been threatened by the insults and language been used the older staff members had to get in front of this young girl and tell her to stop. My children have not stopped talking about this treatment we endured and I feel have been left scarred from it. I am not 1 to leave bad comments as I no how hard it is in this industry as I said I am working in hospitality over 20 years this girl I have never seen anything even 10% close to what she put us through and I really hope the ownership or management team look at this and don't say there are 2 sides because that girl should not work with the public in any shape or form. We were there as a family my kids wanted a dessert and all we got was pure hatred and the worst customer service I have ever seen in a life time. I cannot emphasise enough with what we went through no other family or customer should go through so please do not visit this establishment as they do not deserve anyone custom.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 26 August 2023

Stay away The service was absolutely awful Waiter didn't know what the risotto of the day was then ordered mains half hour after we finish dirty plates still at out table lights go off in kitchen and when I ask for desert I'm told kitchen...is closed I honestly couldn't believe it then the owners daughter said less of the attitude to us when I complained as I had 2 children waiting on an ice cream. Then she slams the bill in front of us and says nothing honestly I've never experienced service. I was th3n told thr waiter told me kitchen was closing no one came near me for me to tell me kitchen was closed. 2 very sad children and terrible service honestly stay clear so many lovely places to eat in killarney and this is not it!!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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DION NICOSIA, Owner at Little Italy Pizzeria Cafe Gelateria, responded to this reviewResponded 27 August 2023

First of all HOW DARE YOU & YOUR PARTNER SPEAK TO MY DAUGHTER THE WAY YOU DID & GET UP IN HER FACE (about 2” away from her face) YELLING AT HER! My husband & I are around this evening so please come see us....More

Reviewed 4 August 2023 via mobile

On vacation with a friend. We had the mozzarella sticks and garlic bread with cheese, which where both very great as starters (not to big or to small). We then both had Pizzas which where very tasty and left us satisfied and wishing we had...some more. The waiter from Greece was very kind and attentive and gave us great recommendations, which did not disappoint. If you are visiting Killarney and feel like having a Pizza or any Italien dish, I would definitely recommend Little Italy.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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DION NICOSIA, Owner at Little Italy Pizzeria Cafe Gelateria, responded to this reviewResponded 6 August 2023

Thank you Eric, glad you stopped by and you enjoyed everything…we appreciate the review! 😊

Reviewed 4 August 2023 via mobile

We were on the hunt of Italian food and delighted to find this spot! Lovely garlic bread to start, pizza/pasta to follow and unfortunately no room for dessert. The staff were extremely helpful and smiley!

Date of visit: August 2023
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DION NICOSIA, Owner at Little Italy Pizzeria Cafe Gelateria, responded to this reviewResponded 6 August 2023

Thank you for your custom & your lovely review! 😁

Reviewed 28 July 2023

Great staff, friendly and relaxed! I had crispy calamari - good portion, crispy and fresh! Loved it with side salad and a glas of pinot

Date of visit: July 2023
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DION NICOSIA, Owner at Little Italy Pizzeria Cafe Gelateria, responded to this reviewResponded 6 August 2023

Thanks a million, we appreciate your custom & your review! 😊

Reviewed 23 July 2023 via mobile

Food was pretty tasteless. Waiter was pretty ok, however the whole armosphere in the restaurant was somewhat poor. Only a handful of customers.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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DION NICOSIA, Owner at Little Italy Pizzeria Cafe Gelateria, responded to this reviewResponded 4 August 2023

I’m wondering, were you the man who ordered the Tiramisu, ate nearly all of it & complained that it was “terrible” when you came to reception to pay…then attempted to get into a debate w/the hostess & the chef about whether or not there was...More

Reviewed 8 July 2023

I always love pizza and salad here. It's consistently good. God value for money and the staff are great. Definitely recommend.

Date of visit: July 2023
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DION NICOSIA, Owner at Little Italy Pizzeria Cafe Gelateria, responded to this reviewResponded 21 July 2023

Thanks…your review & custom is greatly appreciated! 😊

Reviewed 15 June 2023 via mobile

What a find!! Off the Main Street, covered outdoor area on a beautiful evening. Amazing pizzas, pasta, reasonable wine list, lovely deserts. Staff great, no rush to free up table. Highly recommend

Date of visit: June 2023
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DION NICOSIA, Owner at Little Italy Pizzeria Cafe Gelateria, responded to this reviewResponded 21 July 2023

Thank you for coming in & for taking the time to leave a review! 😊

Reviewed 10 June 2023

Great selection, waitstaff very attentive and friendly, Easily found from Klllarney Plaza Hotel. Pizza selections were vast and very tasty. Would recommend highly for some authentic Italian pizza.

Date of visit: May 2023
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DION NICOSIA, Owner at Little Italy Pizzeria Cafe Gelateria, responded to this reviewResponded 21 July 2023

Thanks for dining w/us and leaving such a lovely review! We’re happy you enjoyed everything & hope to serve you again when you’re in town! 😊

Reviewed 8 June 2023

Beautiful restaurant tucked away of the busy street. Good service, decent prices, fabulous food. Seating inside and out. Pizza and those amazing Italian chips were delicious!!!!

Date of visit: June 2023
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DION NICOSIA, Owner at Little Italy Pizzeria Cafe Gelateria, responded to this reviewResponded 21 July 2023

Thank you, glad you enjoyed and we hope to see you again when you’re in town! 😁

Reviewed 18 April 2023

Booked this restaurant last August for a family meal and in all my years eating out this has to be my worst experience ever dining out. We had booked a table for 7 people, including young children and my 89 year old mother and and...when we arrived we were seated outside right in front of a band playing. The noise was unbearable. We immediately asked to be moved but were advised by a staff member that due to the size of our booking there were no other tables available. We should have left as what followed was really a lesson learned. A number of orders came to the table incorrect and had to be sent back clearly because the waiters couldn't hear what we were saying with the noise of the band. The food was passable (tasted like frozen mushroom's on the pizza, mozzarella sticks tastes like pre-bought frozen). We informed the staff of the incorrect food and were met with rudeness and smart comments. My husband who suffers with tinnitus had to cover his ears at the table at one point as the band blared out some non-descript noise. The band then proceeded to sneer at my husband for doing so over the microphone!! Unbelievable. A total nightmare experience and so embarrassing. We immediately got up from the table and went to complain and were directed to the manager. Did she apologize? No. Instead she proceeded to shout at us and accused us of saying her food was "S**T". We never used those words. She also said that the band had nothing to do with her restaurant but they were right in front of our table so she should have taken accountability for our experience in her restaurant. We also pointed out that we should have been informed that there was a band there on our booking. She in no way apologized and so disrespectful towards us. Having read the other negative comments I look forward to the passive aggressive response.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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DION NICOSIA, Owner at Little Italy Pizzeria Cafe Gelateria, responded to this reviewResponded 20 April 2023

Although you were at our restaurant last August & it’s now April I actually do remember you & so does my staff & I will say now the same thing I said then. I’m sorry the music at the restaurant next door to mine was...More

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Little Italy Pizzeria Cafe Gelateria is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 3.5