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Il Vignardo

  • Address: Hotel Isaccs, Store St., Northside, Dublin, Co. Dublin
  • Phone: 01/855-3099
  • www.isaacs.ie

Fodor's Review:

Sometimes when it comes to dining, the where is more important than the what. Il Vignardo serves some of Dublin's tastiest cheap and cheerful pizzas and pasta, but it's the unique decor that elevates this place a little above the rest. The dramatically vaulted ceilings, painted with creeping vines and branches, burst into bloom as they rise from Tuscan columns and evoke thoughts of Italian vineyards and sunshine. Outside, the sheltered courtyard garden, a real oasis in a city-center setting, is perfect for summer dining or just a little aperitif. The extra-hot Mexican special is a great pizza, while the penne arrabbiata is the best of the pastas. If you want to spend a little extra, try the Bistecca al Diana, an 8-ounce sirloin with cognac and Diane sauce. But who can resist the lasagna, served up with minced Irish beef?

  • Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
  • Closed: No lunch weekends.

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