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Wallace's Taverna, North City, Dublin 1

Wallace's Taverna

4.5
4.5
478 Reviews
€30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming

Welcome to Wallace Taverna, Dublin's Italian gem since 2004, where Executive Chef Domenico Santo curates an unforgettable culinary experience. Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Italy with our authentic Neapolitan pizzas, expertly crafted in a traditional stone oven.

As passionate wine importers, we offer a carefully selected collection to complement your dining journey. Our commitment to Italian authenticity extends to our staff, with 90% hailing from Italy, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere that mirrors the heart of Italian hospitality.

For those seeking a special setting, our upstairs floor provides panoramic views of the River Liffey, making it the ideal spot for intimate gatherings or celebrations. Join us at Wallace Taverna and let the essence of Italy come alive in every bite, sip, and moment shared.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 1:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 873 0040
  • Website
    http://wallacewinebars.ie/wallaces-taverna
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    24 Ormond Quay Lower, North City, Dublin 1 D01 T663
  • Neighborhood
    North City Centre
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Wallace's Taverna's menu was last updated 2025-03-12.

Nibbles

  • Smoked and Salted Almonds€4.75

    Allergen: Nuts

    • Taggiasche Olives and Its Evo Oil€4.75

      • Casatiello€6.50

        With salami and cheese. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

        Starters

        • Potato cream soup, sauted wild mushrooms, garlic , rosmary and crispy leek.€12.00

          Vegan. Contain: Garlic, Celery-Celeriac

          • Radicchio and endive salad, ubriaco cheese in tempura, pears in compote and lemon honey dressing.€14.00

            Gluten free, Contains: Milk products, Sulphur dioxide (sulphites)

            • Pan-fried Octopus, chickpeas hummus, squid ink tapioca cracker and fresh mintv oil.€16.00

              Contains: Cereals containing gluten, fish, Sesame seeds, Celery-Celeriac.

              • Burrata cheese, warm pappa al pomodoro, croutons, semi dried datterini tomato and Taggiasche olives powder.€14.00

                Vegetarian, Contains: Cereal containing gluten, milk products, sulphur dioxide (sulphites).

                • Artisan Cheese Board with honey and compote.€10.90

                  Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                  • Tagliere "Italian Quarter" Carefully selected artisan cured meats, cheese, grilled vegetables, olives, bruschetta and more.€18.90

                    Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                    • Bruschetta with chopped tomato, garlic, basil and EVO oil.€7.90

                      Vegan, Contains: Cereals contain gluten

                      Our Homemade Pasta

                      All our pasta shapes are homemade daily by our chefs. All our pastas are served "Al Dente"

                      • Risotto (riserva San Massimo) creamed with pumpkin purée, taleggio cheese fondue, parmisan, cinnamon tuille and walnuts.€23.00

                        Gluten free, Vegetarian, Contains: Milk products, Nuts, Celery-Celeriac, Sulphur dioxide (Sulphites)

                        • Fusilli with black kale pesto, almonds, pecorino cheese, garlic, capers bread crumble, stracciatella cheese.€20.00

                          Vegetarian, Contains: Cereal contains gluten, Milk products, Nuts, Eggs, Celery-Celeriac.

                          • Our Ravioli of the day, ask your Waiter for today special.€23.00

                            • Spaghetti with mussels, bottarga (mullet roe), garlic, chili, pecorino cheese.€24.00

                              Contain: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products, Eggs, Fish, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Celery-Celeriac, Sulphur dioxide (sulphites), garlic, chili.

                              • Spaghetti alla Carbonara€20.00

                                Contain: Cereals containing gluten, milk products, eggs, sulphur dioxide (sulphites),

                                • Rigatoni all’Amatriciana€18.00

                                  1, 2, 5, 11, 14.Contain: Cereals containing gluten, milk products, eggs, celery-celeriac, sulphur dioxide (sulphites)

                                  • Rigatoni all’Arrabbiata€18.00

                                    Contain: Cereal containing gluten, milk products, eggs, celery-celeriac, sulphur dioxide (sulphites), garlic, chilli.

                                    • Tagliatelle alla Bolognese€19.00

                                      Contain: Cereal containing gluten, milk products, eggs, celery-celeriac, sulphur dioxide (sulphites), garlic.

                                      Mains

                                      • Sous-vide Duck breast, roasted radicchio, sweet and sour shallots, blueberry sauce.€28.00

                                        Gluten free, Dairy free, Contain: Celery-Celeriac, Sulphur dioxide (sulphites)

                                        • Pan-fried Stone bass fillet "Mugnaia" style, potato millefuille, sautéed spinach.€26.00

                                          Gluten free, Contain: Milk products, Fish, Celery-Celeriac, Sulphur dioxide (sulphites).

                                          • Sous-vide Pork fillet, wrapped with pancetta, served with roasted pumpkin, gorgonzola cream, pumpkin seeds.€26.00

                                            Gluten free, Contain: Milk products, Celery-Celeriac, Sulphur dioxide (sulphites), garlic.

                                            Pizzeria

                                            • Margherita€15.00

                                              Crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, basil. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                              • Marinara€14.50

                                                Crushed tomato, garlic confit, oregano and EVO oil. Allergen: Cereals containing gluten

                                                • Diavola€16.50

                                                  Crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, spicysalami. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                  • Diavola e Gorgonzola€18.00

                                                    Crushed tomato, fior di latte mozzarella, spicysalami, gorgonzola cheese. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                    • Spacca Napoli€17.00

                                                      Crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, "Sciacca" anchovies, capersfrom Pantelleria. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products, Fish

                                                      • Prosciutto e Funghi€17.00

                                                        Fiordilatte mozzarella, crushed tomato, cooked ham, mushrooms. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                        • La Regina€19.50

                                                          Crushed tomato, DOP buffalo mozzarella, cured ham, parmesan tuille, basil. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                          • Maya€18.00

                                                            White pizza, fiordilatte mozzarella, pork lard, pecorino cheese and honey. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products, Sulphites

                                                            • Salsiccia e Friarielli€18.00

                                                              White pizza, fiordilatte mozzarella, smoked scamorza cheese, sausage, broccoli rabe. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                              • Quattro Formaggi€18.00

                                                                White pizza, fiordilatte mozzarella, gorgonzola, smoked cheese, grana padano. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                                • Brigante 2.0€19.50

                                                                  White pizza, fiordilatte mozzarella, sausage, mixed wild mushrooms, truffle oil. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                                  • Tonno e Cipolla€17.00

                                                                    Crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, tuna, red onions. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products, Fish

                                                                    • Calabrese€18.00

                                                                      Crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, onion, spicy 'nduja paste, "Taggiasche" olives. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                                      • Vegetariana€17.00

                                                                        Crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, pan-fried aubergines and air fried courgettes, roast peppers, red onions. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                                        • Rustica€17.00

                                                                          Crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, smoked scamorza cheese, sausage, potatoes. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                                          • Parmigiana€18.00

                                                                            Crushed tomato, pan-fried aubergines, parmesan cheese, basil, Stracciatella fresh cheese. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products

                                                                            • La Perla€19.00

                                                                              White pizza, smoked scamorza cheese, burrata, mortadella, pistacchio and truffle oil. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products, Peanuts

                                                                              • La Sarda€19.00

                                                                                Crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, spicy pecorino cheese cream, sardinian salami and sundried tomato. Allergens: Cereals containing gluten, Milk products, nuts, sulphites

                                                                                • BONA €19.00

                                                                                  white pizza, grana padano fondue and italian truffles, crispy pancetta and grated marinated egg yolk.

                                                                                  • Mediterranea€18.50

                                                                                    crushed tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, friarielli (broccoli rabe), sundried tomato, anchovies.

                                                                                    • PAPETTA €18.50

                                                                                      white pizza, fiordilatte mozzarella, Pancetta (cured pork-belly), potatoes and roast peppers.

                                                                                      Sides

                                                                                      • Roast Baby Potatoes€5.00

                                                                                        • Vegetables of the week€5.00

                                                                                          • Mixed Salad€5.00

                                                                                            Bubbles and Spritz

                                                                                            • Prosecco di Valdobbiadene€8.75

                                                                                              • Bellini / Mimosa€9.00

                                                                                                • Aperol Spritz€9.50

                                                                                                  • Limoncello Spritz€9.50

                                                                                                    • Campari Spritz€9.75

                                                                                                      • Negroni€11.00

                                                                                                        • Negroni Sbagliato€10.00

                                                                                                          • Gin and Tonic€11.00

                                                                                                            Last updated: March 9, 2025

                                                                                                            What 478 people are saying

                                                                                                            Wallace's Taverna 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

                                                                                                            4.5
                                                                                                            4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                            • 4.5Food
                                                                                                            • 4.6Service
                                                                                                            • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                                            • 4.4Value

                                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                            Loved For

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Best Overall

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Best Food

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Best Service

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Best Value

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Good for business meals

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Kid-friendly

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Good for groups

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Healthy

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Neighborhood gem

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Great for fine wines

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Romantic

                                                                                                            • Dublin 1

                                                                                                              Vegetarian-friendly

                                                                                                            Review summary

                                                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                            Wallace's Taverna offers "fabulous food and great value" in a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of an Italian trattoria. Guests rave about the "divine" pizza and "authentic Italian flavors." Service is consistently praised as "attentive and friendly," creating a welcoming experience. While some mention longer wait times, the overall dining experience is "absolutely delightful."

                                                                                                            478 Reviews

                                                                                                            1. Conor

                                                                                                              London3 reviews

                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                              Dined on March 8, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              The staff are super friendly and very patient with bigger groups with kids etc. At times the service can be slow when the venue is very busy but it's not a big inconvenience and I would definitely go back.

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                                                                                                              San Antonio5 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on March 7, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Loved the food and the experience. Had the mortadella & burrata pizza (outstanding) and the Vola pizza (excellent). Great customer service

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                                                                                                            3. Marta

                                                                                                              Dublin1 review

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                              I appreciated greatly that the lovely staff took us in before our reservation. The food arrived very quickly and it was very tasty.

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                                                                                                            4. John

                                                                                                              Dublin18 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on February 23, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Great service and very easy place for a wheelchair user.

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                                                                                                            5. Pedro

                                                                                                              Dublin1 review

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on February 22, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                              Very friendly staff, we arrived 10 min earlier and our table ended up being ready only 5 min after the scheduled hour. For that 5 minute delay they offered the drinks. Very kind indeed. Food was also good, true italian. Recommend

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                                                                                                            6. Laura VIP

                                                                                                              Dublin5 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on February 14, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              I’ve been here so many times & it’s always an amazing experience! It’s somewhere my partner & I keep coming back to because of the lovely staff, the good quality of the food & the energy of the restaurant! The staff here always make the experience even better, they are welcoming, helpful, always very friendly & a credit to the restaurant! In my opinion, the best pizza in Dublin! Always somewhere I would highly recommend!!

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                                                                                                            7. Roman

                                                                                                              Dublin2 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on January 25, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              The best pizza in the city. True Italian delight. Cozy lovely place with decent service.

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                                                                                                            8. Hugo

                                                                                                              San Francisco24 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on January 24, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                              Friendly staff, the pizza is great and nice Negroni tasty house wine what else do you need

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                                                                                                            9. Winifred

                                                                                                              Dublin2 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on January 18, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Very enjoyable mean here on a Saturday evening in Jan

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                                                                                                            10. Nunu VIP

                                                                                                              London10 reviews

                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                              Dined on December 31, 2024

                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                              Great staff and great food I will definitely go again

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                                                                                                            FAQs

                                                                                                            Wallace's Taverna offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Just Eat. Wallace's Taverna also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 873 0040.

                                                                                                            Wallace's Taverna is rated 4.5 stars by 478 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                            Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                                            Make a reservation

                                                                                                            2 people
                                                                                                            7:00 PM
                                                                                                            Booked 6 times today

                                                                                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                            Google Map for Wallace's Taverna

                                                                                                            24 Ormond Quay Lower, North City, Dublin 1 D01 T663

                                                                                                            Dining areas

                                                                                                            Additional information

                                                                                                            • Neighborhood
                                                                                                              North City Centre
                                                                                                            • Hours of operation
                                                                                                              Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 1:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:30 pm
                                                                                                            • Price
                                                                                                              €30 and under
                                                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                                                              Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Mediterranean
                                                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                                                              Casual Dining
                                                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                                                              Casual Dress
                                                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                                                              None
                                                                                                            • Payment options
                                                                                                              AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                            • Additional
                                                                                                              Beer, Cafe, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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