Dunne & Crescenzi

14 - 16 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2.

When Eileen Dunne And her husband, Stefano Crescenzi opened their unassuming wine shop on Dublin’s Frederick Street, in 1999, they weren’t to know how quickly it was to become a well-loved institution. The room is buzzing with politicians and students, lunching ladies and the literati. What better place to enjoy simple food, late into the evening with a bottle or two of Amarone. A real Dublin gem!

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La Dolce Vita

6/7 Trimmers Lane, Wexford.

Roberto Pons is suitably modest about his wonderful restaurant La Dolce Vita being known as ‘the best Italian in the country’. Ligurian-born Roberto and his wife Celine has created a little gem nestled in the shadow of Selskar Abbey. Roberto’s infectious personality and award-winning cuisine have been keeping customers happy and of course returning like old friends for some years now and the best news is they are now open in the evening on Fridays and Saturdays.

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L'Arco Italian Restaurant

Main Street, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare.

A stylish and spacious restaurant specialising in authentic Italian food made with local and Italian ingredients. This restaurant nestles at the heart of the pretty coastal village of Ballyvaughan making an ideal spot to enjoy some great cooking by Italian twin chefs! Well behaved children are very welcome and will enjoy the delicious pizzas and simple pasta dishes.

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Nonna Valentina Restaurant

1-2, Portobello Road, Dublin 8.

Nonna Valentina on the banks Dublin's Grand Canal is a wonderful little neighbourhood find. This charming restaurant owned by renowned and respected restaurateur and chef Eileen Dunne and Stefano Crescenzi, of Dunne & Crescenzi fame, have once again provided us with yet another culinary delight and this one is not to be missed!

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Ristorante Rinuccini

1 The Parade, Kilkenny City.

This is no ordinary restaurant! Ristorante Rinuccini is a family owned and run award-winning traditional Italian restaurant located in the heart of Kilkenny City directly across from the city’s iconic castle. From the moment you enter you will feel the warmth of the Cavaliere family welcome. The atmosphere is truly authentic, the menu boasts classic Italian cuisine that pays a real tribute to the producers of the area and their Italian wine list is one of the most extensive in the country, in fact the Cavaliere family invite guests to visit their custom built wine cellar while you are there.

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