Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Waterford

16 restaurant menus in Ireland, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Alvito - Pizza, Pasta & More
Alvito - Pizza, Pasta & More
98/100 (284 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Mediterranean
Vegan Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Tiramisu
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
Pizza
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Berkana
Berkana
96/100 (289 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Seafood
Italian
Soups
Cafe
Seafood
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Café
Italian
Soups
Seafood
Seating
Breakfast
Lunch
Emiliano's
Emiliano's
95/100 (2458 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Romana
Pizza
European
Italian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Tuscan
Gluten Free Options
Central-Italian
Lazio
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Tiramisu
Pasta
Meatballs
Salad
Wings
Cheesecakes
Scallops
Lasagne
Risotto
Cannelloni
Mussels
Gelato
Lamb
Bruschette
Cheesecake
Pesto
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Fish
Antipasti
Cod
Prawns
Sit down
Romana
Southern-Italian
Lazio
Sicilian
Tuscan
European
Italian
Pizza
Central-Italian
Seating
Table Service
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
Sweet Bean Cafe
Sweet Bean Cafe
94/100 (521 ratings)
Restaurants
Irish
Thai
Italian
Irish
Italian
Thai
Café
Thai
Italian
Irish
Cheap Eats
"Popped in here for a late breakfast on Saturday and was very impressed! Nice to find a place with a vegan option on the breakfast menu. Everything..."
Cheryl Burke
"I cannot recommend the sweet bean enough, just had my sons first birthday party there, the food was absolutely amazing especially the home made..."
Natasha Delaney
"Lovely cafe. Wonderful staff and food. Cannot recommend enough. Cannot wait to return..."
Laura Lolly Delaney
"Fabulous food! Excellent staff and great location. Would highly..."
Deborah Flynn
"I'm looking forward to breakfast again this morning. The blueberry pancakes with banana in maple syrup was amazing. Thank you to Hannah who excelled..."
Maria O'grady
"Lovely breakfast and great value. Highly recommend..."
Derek Malone
"Had a fabulous lunch there yesterday. Michelle & her wonderful staff couldn't have been more helpful, will definitely be back...."
Anna Murphy
"Had lunch here yesterday food was delicious and staff were friendly..."
Lisa Ni Dhonnacha
"Was in yesterday for the 1st time and it will not be my last. The food was excellent and very well priced and the owners couldn’t have been more..."
Natasha O Connor
"Lovely and spacious for a buggy. Play area is great and the food was really nice. Will definitely be back..."
Rhona Caffrey
"Great vegan and vegetarian options, good prices and area for children to..."
Faith Freaney
"I was blown away by the vegan friendly roast pepper pasta I had at sweet bean yesterday it was amazing and refreshing to be given so many..."
Siadbh Duffy
"Excellent service and delicious food. Only heard about this place a couple of weeks ago. Will defo be back..."
Tracey Ogrady
"Awesome vegan breakfast..."
Jane Marge Graneek
"Had vegetarian breakfast here with my sister last week delicious..."
Denise Hoban
"Great breakfast and very good..."
John Kinsella
Bellissimo
Bellissimo
93/100 (715 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Bruschette
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
Duck
Pork
Risotto
Crostino
Crab Cake
Hake
Crostini
La Fontana
La Fontana
92/100 (874 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Italian
Southern-Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Sicilian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Lasagne
Tortellini
Tortelloni
Pasta
Tagliatelle
Salad
Mussels
Lamb
Salmon
Bruschette
Pesto
Fish
Cheesecake
Prawns
Tiramisu
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
European
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Free off-street parking
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Wine and Beer
Free Wifi
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
Azzuro
Azzuro
91/100 (908 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Just finished dinner for my mother's birthday. Food was unreal! Seriously unreal! Especially the seafood sharing platter, the pate was amazing!! And..."
Dee Kinsella
"Visited Dunmore East at the last minute today and chanced a walk in. Luckiky they were able to seat us. All staff very friendly and helpful...."
Darren O'Grady
"Absolutely love everything about Azzurro, my favourite restaurant in Waterford! Great staff, quality of the food is amazing and most of all the best..."
Anita Walsh
"Had dinner here on Friday with family and it was top class from the food to the staff it was 5 stars for sure and will will be telling our friends..."
Stephanie Hickey
"Anytime I've ever eaten here I've always had a fantastic meal. Fresh tasty food and always served with a smile. Hard to go past the fish dishes but..."
Catherine Sheridan
"One of then nicest meals I've had in a long time. Beautiful tapas and seafood sharing boards for starters, I'd highly recommend them. The seafood was..."
Emma Brent
"Really enjoyed our Summer Party night. Food was fab and the wine was devine !! Great location and excellent service would highly recommend this..."
Bridanne Bergin
"Great spot, loving the new "pizza on your doorstep" party catering that comes to the..."
Jim Baldwin
"I love this restaurant so much, where do I start, all of my favourite things, Staff (Robbie) you always treat us like we are special, thank you, ..."
Maria Doherty
"We had my daughter's confirmation at Azzurro today and it was amazing from start to finish. The food as always was perfect but the service was..."
Gillian Mulhall
"Lovely place for a meal nice friendly staff on a beautiful sunny..."
Tom Moroney
"Great food, friendly staff, even the seagulls were friendly� as a family of 6 we'd be back. A..."
Lorna Minto
"Amazing food, great staff and the service is..."
Niall Taylor
"Yum � these guys have it nailed.. really good food, great presentation & great value ....."
Audrey O'Dwyer
"From our Starter to Dessert the Azzuro Dunmore East did not disappoint. Everything was so tasty and the Staff were both professional and friendly. We..."
Rachael Lonergan
"Really enjoy the food the staff lovely I be down..."
Chrissie Flaherty
Antichi Sapori
Antichi Sapori
91/100 (1524 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Tiramisu
Lasagne
Bruschette
Pesto
"Love love love this restaurant �� Great authentic italian food and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. Couldnt recommend this place enough..."
Laura Connors
"Absolutely fantastic restaurant with beautiful food and very friendly staff. Highly..."
Éamánn Ó Bolguír
"I absolutely love this restaurant. The food is fantastic. We eat here a lot and are never disappointed. Friendly staff, great ambience and excellent..."
Maeve O Callaghan
"This was the nicest food I had in ages, my 4 yr old eats nothing for us but devoured a pizza in here, delicious food and staff are..."
Kate Williams
"The food is fantastic here. Been in many a time for something to eat. It's worth a visit if you love Italian food I think the new area is a..."
Sandra Sheridan
"Really loved the food here. Real Italian food and excellent friendly staff..."
John Widger
"Like havin lunch in Italy Amazing food,good staff really nice service. Defenetly comming back..."
Krunoslav Kajganić
"Tasty food , beautiful place , kind staff.. See you again..."
Andreja Kavelj Kajganic
"Absolutely incredible food really really good pasta was divine ,very reasonably priced too :) very easy to see why they have as many awards as they..."
Dan Tormey
"I cannot rommend this place highly enough. Lovely food, friendly staff, what more is needed to be..."
Keith O Riain
"As always amazing pizza yesterday.i keep saying il try the pasta dishes but the pizza are so delicious I can't resist..."
Jacqueline Dee
"Been there many a time , food is fantastic , service whilst can be slow is friendly polite and you know it's only slow due to fresh cooked food ,..."
Siobhan Grimes
"Love the food and atmosphere a real taste of Italy � in Ireland..."
Sharon Quinn
"My favourite Italian ... if ye haven't been try the mixed starter (antichi sapori platter) Everything is good but this is just perfect..."
Louise Hanlon
"Had our first experience at Antichi Sapori last night and have to say it was 10/10. Food was amazing, fast service, amazing value, restraunt was..."
Damien Power
Don Antonio
Don Antonio
91/100 (95 ratings)
Restaurants
Sicilian
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
Street Food
Sicilian
Street Food
Mediterranean
Italian
Southern-Italian
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Italian
Street Food
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Dinner
Lunch
Roman's Cafe And Wine Bar
Roman's Cafe And Wine Bar
90/100 (814 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Italian
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Antipasti
Paninis
Pasta
Salad
Tortellini
Tortelloni
Bruschette
Sandwiches
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Went into Roman's with a couple of friends expecting top standard...and they didn't disappoint. The staff were friendly, easy-going and up for a..."
Cian Hearne
"Easily the best Italian food in Waterford. Friendly staff, cosy and the best of ingredients. Love this..."
Eoin Dalton
"Absolutely gorgeous salad, generous portions, lovely staff and very good attention to detail. Well worth checking out for lunch or..."
Dee Jacques
"Absolutely amazing, the best food anyone will ever eat...."
Cathy Forristal
"Fantastic food!! Great value and wonderful..."
Louise Keating Price
"Food and service is top of the..."
Ann-Marie Selvi
"Amazing food, great service...."
Clodagh Dunphy
"Fabulous..."
Deniss Frost
The Fat Angel
The Fat Angel
87/100 (969 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Italian
European
Wine Bar
European
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Antipasti
Italian
Wine Bar
European
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Happened across this little gem while out walking around the city and what a find!! Situated on cathedral square with lovely relaxed outdoor seating..."
Maire-Therese Dunne
"Just had gorgous soup here for lunch, Chorizo & chickpea in a tomato base, Sooo Tasty, Highly..."
Grainne Daly
"So great to see this hidden gem in the heart of the Waterford shopping district! Very warm and friendly and old world rustic charm, and a very..."
Laura Adventourist
"We just adore our Tuesday visits. Such a stunning location for a high end wine bar. Great coffee and lunches. Cannot recommend this treasure..."
Rebecca Toblerone Cappuccini
"Great wine bar with a terrific selection of drinks, plus scrumptious food. Really friendly, laid back service and a lovingly restored interior..."
Eithne O'Toole
"Had wanted to Try Here for sometime,finally last Friday Myself 3 friends went.Beautiful place Great Atmosphere,Extensive Wine list and Great..."
Tina Sinnott
Brooklyn Restaurant
Brooklyn Restaurant
87/100 (277 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Cafe
Mediterranean
Pizza
American
Cafe
Mediterranean
Italian
Irish
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
American
Irish
Mediterranean
Café
Pizza
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Burzza
Burzza
86/100 (1507 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
European
Gluten Free Options
American
Italian
American
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Nachos
Waffles
Beef
Chicken Wings
Bruschette
Pesto
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Hot Dog
Burger
Sit down
Italian
American
Pizza
European
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Yeah. This is exactly what Waterford's nightclub area needed. Amazing food. Brings a sense of vibrancy and modernity to what was a drab outdoor..."
Aoife O Neill
"Lovely Pizza, Simone made for us a special pizza , we was a big group of Italian people and we enjoyed the perfect pizza made like in Italy, thanks..."
Monica Ghiani
"Mothers Day lunch here today was fantastic. Probably the best burger I have ever had. Super place and will be..."
Stephanie Keating
"Great atmosphere efficient staff lovely food what more could you ask for. Highly..."
Charlotte Lowe
"Love it !. Best Burgers I ever tasted. You must try guys. Staff is also perfect. The best. Top of the..."
Leszek Wysocki
"Amazing food. I ordered a burger and it was the nicest bringer I've ever tasted. My girlfriend ordered a pizza and she had agreed with the quality...."
Mark Ryan
"Ate here with my husband - everything was excellent! From first impression to staff to food- which was top notch, so fresh and tasty. Well done..."
Miriam V Cleary
"Fantastic bitta grub, lovely staff..highly recommend..."
Alan O'Neill
"First visit to Burzza was last Friday evening, definitely won't be the last, food was fantastic and all the staff very helpful and friendly �..."
Lisa Gaule
"Absolutely delicious!! Worth flying all the way from Melbourne, Australia for the Nachos & Wings! Fantastic service too ! Naimh you’re a..."
Shell Flanagan
"Love the grubbage here, but absolutely gutted the chilli bread is gone � I used to get it every time..."
Ceara Dennison
Grady's Yard
Grady's Yard
85/100 (1101 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Italian
Pub
Italian
International
European
Gastropub
Pub
American
Gastropub
European
American
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Italian
American
Pub
Gastropub
International
European
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Ginos
Ginos
82/100 (975 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Ice Cream
Café
Pizza
Italian
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Espresso
Espresso
80/100 (1378 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Bruschette
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Pork
Salad
Wings
Carbonara Pasta
Risotto
Pizza Quattro Formaggi
Penne Pollo
Deconstructed Lemon Meringue
Profiteroles
Rack of Baby Back Pork Ribs
Ribs
Burger
Tagliatelle
Sit down
Pizza
European
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Just had our daughters communion meal here and it was just beautiful. Food was great and staff were wonderful with our daughter. Definitely..."
Cathy Keogh
"Had the early bird meal it was absolutely beautiful everything was so tasty and served to perfection staff were so friendly and most efficient in..."
Gillian Laffan
"One of my favorite places to eat in Waterford. Have been eating here since it opened. Great staff, amazing food and at a fantastic price, and the..."
Kate Hearne
"Just got pizza to take away... Well lads boy, easily the best pizza in..."
Sebastian Orr
"We had a lovely family meal last night, the staff, the food and the restaurant was fabulous, we will return again soon. Highly recommend..."
Evelyn Ryan
"Had dinner here Sunday the 27th of August. Omg the food was fabulous and presented very well. Friendly staff great prices will definitely be back...."
Marina Mullally
"Went there 2nite with my 3 kids age one five and eight food was amazing and staff was so friendly and really good with the kids would definitely..."
Alice Sullivan
"Had the pulled pork sandwich and the (special) pulled pork pizza. Delicious. And the fries and garlic mayo were great too. Super friendly staff was a..."
David Doran
"Great value, delicious food and excellent staff. Really relaxing spacious atmosphere in the restaurant too..."
April Brophy
"Really fab food and great service. Early bird menu has so many options too. Lovely..."
Christina Wilkinson
"We were here this evening for our Christmas party, the food was fabulous everyone was really impressed also very reasonably priced. Can't wait for my..."
Carol Power