I was initially absolutely gutted to find a very different menu from my last visit. I have some dietary restrictions with significant consequences, beyond an intolerance, and genuinely thought I was going to have to just lose my €20 deposit and find somewhere else to eat. A quick chat with the amazing waiter and a dish was modified, removing the two ingredients I cannot eat. I wasn't made to feel like a pain for requesting adjustments (a refreshing joy in itself to be honest). The final result was a meal that I could eat without fear and it was absolutely delicious (Lentil bolognaise). The entire dinner conversation between myself and my dining companion was how good the main course was. The accompanying garlic pizza bread was also fantastic. Fluffy, crisp, cheesy without being dripping with fat, perfect. However, dessert was the killer. Simply the best brownie I have ever had, anywhere....ever. The brownie contains hazelnuts, which I don't like at all, but the main was so well flavoured and balanced I was willing to go on faith that if the restaurant thought it was good...who am I to argue? My leap of faith was well rewarded with a light yet chewy, well textured, huge chunk of chocolate goodness. Even without the ice cream (I can't eat it) there was enough moisture in the brownie that it didn't stick to the roof of your mouth and it was far from sickly. I could have eaten 5 to be honest. I ordered a cafe latte in anticipation of needing to rinse the stickiness of a brownie away, it was a fabulous coffee but it wasn't needed. If this had been my last meal, I'd have died happy.

The pizza is delicious. The seating is a bit tight but doesn’t really ruin the atmosphere. Make sure to book a table if you’re a big party.

Average food with nice ambience and expensive menu. Don't have high hopes for Italian food. We went yesterday for dinner at Pacinos in Suffolk street. It has nice ambience and nice service. Only lacking thing was quantity and taste for the money that you paid. We started with garlic bread as starter. They literally just brush garlic butter on store brought bread slices. We get better one from Aldi at much much cheaper price. Moving on we ordered bruschetta with mozzarella, tomato and basil. We were four people who have eaten bruschetta million of times earlier. So we were aware what are we expecting. We expected finger size breads with toppings. What we got one big size of bread with all the toppings stacked like a mountain. It was priced for 12 euros. They literally pour very little olive oil , chopped salad tomato and sprinkle some mozzarella pieces. I am not sure why they do not think how more than one people will people eat that stack of tomatoes without creating mess. And if they think that is for just one person , it is extremely overpriced. Next we ordered gnocchi and napotelana pizza. Gnocchi with tomato sauce was the best dish which we have ordered. Reason being it was palatable and well balanced. Napotelana pizza has mozzarella and and anchovies as the toppings. It was almost inedible because of high salt content. It was extremely salty may be because of anchovies. I think staff could have given this information beforehand because if customer has high blood pressure issue they could have Heath issues with such high sodium content. As we were hungry and we were paying so much money we somehow finished it. In between all this bad food experience one good thing was their service. Their staff was courteous , polite and prompt. We then ordered two very common Italian desserts with a hope of tasty endings. We order cappuccino tiramisu and vanilla Panna Cotta and coconut sorbet. Oh man, you can get better tiramisu from dunnes and lidl. Tiramisu tastes so weird and store brought. It was not good at all. Vanilla Panna Cotta they made with oat Milk with oats toppings. You may like it if you have developed palate for oat milk Already. We all four are not into oat milk at all. For us Panna Cotta was neither wobbly as it should be nor creamy. I think wobbly and being creamy are the two main specifics for Panna Cotta . Both were missing. Coconut sorbet was okay. So overall we went to pacinos. so that we can have good Italian food. But we were pretty disappointed. Total bill paid was 117 euros . It just that I have great company with me while having food. So it was less painful otherwise food was not at all up to the mark.

Excellent Italian restaurant in Dublin City centre. We visited in March 2023 and the food was amazing. We practically licked our plates clean! The desserts were equally moreish. Good range of choice for vegetarians too. The secret entrance to the pub downstairs is just brilliant.

5 star is not enough for their friendly service and good food. Staff was really helpful, service was pretty quick. We visited there yesterday and ordered pizza, 1 margherita and 1 quatro formaggio, both portions were really good and with generous fresh ingredients! We will definitely visit you again! Only the thing I would recommend for pizza is to cook a bit more the mid part because with tomato sauce or cheese it become bit wet, if that could be more crispy that could awesome! Thanks! 🙏🏼

My family and I went out to find a restaurant in Dublin. We decided to eat at Pacino’s. We had a bruschetta starter to share and a main and everyone thought it was one of the best Italians we have ever had!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We also had a yummy brownie with hazelnuts and it was fantastic!

Have been here a couple times for lunch, and it has been consistently tasty. Pretty small with not a lot of seating so make sure to make a booking. Authentic Italian at good prices. Decent bar too with cocktails, wine, and a few beers. Kids always enjoy what it has to offer as well. Outdoor seating is available, but it’s Ireland, so most try to sit inside. There is also a speakeasy downstairs that I did not catch the first time. 🤫

Pop was expensive and small. Service a bit slow, four groups queued up waiting to be seated with no one there, and then we waited a while for menus / condiments. But the food was excellent. I really appreciate peppery rocket arugula they had on my sandwich.

The most expensive dish was a disaster , I feed my pigs like that , I am not a chef but definitely can do better . I tried the meat and it was not chewable and the smell repulsive the potatoes were not cooked and the asparagus full of fibre . They did 20 procent discount tough. The servers are rude and slow. We waited 30 min + to get it . They gave us the reciept without asking for it like they wanted us to go . Please let me know is this plate of food worth 35€ ??? Shame on you !!! They only have clients because is in a populated area and good reviews from people that don’t know how to cook . Shame on you ! Do you call yourself Italian? Scaming people! Do not recommend ! This is exactly like I got the plate .

The mozzarella and tomato salad was wonderful. The steak sandwich was made to order medium and was thicker than what I was expecting. It was tender and tasty. The draft beer hit the spot, too! We had the pleasure of being the first customer. She brought me my beer and you can see her in my photo gallery! The wait staff was fun to deal with and we enjoyed their fine service. See for yourselves!

Lovely atmosphere, delicious fresh and good quality food with great selection of wines. But what blew me away was the high standard of customer service and how attentive and well trained the staff was. This restaurant has an amazing team, incredibly professional. I highly recommend this for anyone visiting Dublin, a gem.

I had dinner a couple of time before the pandemic, and was good and also if now there Is All new staff they all are very kind and give to the client all the attention, pizza was very good. If you stop by to Dublin come to Pacino's restaurant.

Really good service and great lunch menu. All 4 of or party were more than happy with our main meal choices and the deserts were great. Particularly recommend the New York cheesecake for desert ! Waiters were all very helpful and accommodating. Will be back !

Food served very fast...tasty, not expensive 5/5 Staff was very nice👌

Absolutely 💯 Great food and atmosphere, very clean and making sure to keep social distancing to comply with covid regulations.

Walked in off the street no reservation but was greeted by a lovely girl Definitely recommend it Atmosphere was lovely

We heard this was a great place, because it has a “secret” bar. But because we were here for lunch, we couldn’t experience that. So about that lunch. The pizza calzone was tasteless, the pasta boring, the steak sandwich overcooked. And just overall bad. If you go here, skip the dinner and supposedly it’s good at night. Go for a drink.

We were looking for a thematic night like Italian. First we tried next-door, but we failed to get a table inside, even with vaccine done. So we moved here. The place was full, so we waited about 20 to 25 minutes to get a table for two. We had some drinks, but to be honest, the language barrier or the fact that the barman is not a barman actually Italian made a huge difference for us and that's why we give it 4 stars. At first we made some Romanian friends, after that Spanish and French. What a mix for something that should be Italian at least. The food, chapeau bas ! Marguerita and Pasta. Michelin experience. I would recommend that they get a mixologist in the bar, cause that was our star that we kept for us. Hugo without mint ? I'll keep my star for the next time!

Food was very good and tasty. Service was great and super friendly. Food is served quickly. Portion sizes are average. A bit pricey, but it is Dublin City Center

Think of every positive cliché about Italy, it's food, and it's people and in Pacino's you have a hallmark of charm, charisma, and culinary class - all without breaking the bank. From the moment we were greated with such delightful smiles, we were sold. We had come because we scored a two-for-one lunch deal off of our City Tour bus tickets (a must do with three teenage kids who couldn't be asked to walkabout, and an absolute must for sightseeing on a budget). The atmosphere was divine, and even with Molly Malone's personage just around the corner, we felt like we were at a street café in Naples. Service was smooth and on point. The selection of food and wine, although limited, was classic and flawlessly executed. We had a blast dining on pasta and pizza and would have had a perfect finish, had the coffee machine been working. Alas not. Nevertheless, the lunch was great. The atmosphere in the converted Victorian police station was eclectic. A must visit. Give them a visit if you're in downtown Dublin. You won't regret it!

Located at a prime location. Loved the Cocktails and Mozzarella fritters. Bombette Di Pollo was good enough with mashed potatoes and veggies. Tried Napoletana pizza it was way too salty could have more than a slice. Apple pie was above average. Overall it was a good experience.

Absolutely fantastic food, well worth a visit. Our server made us feel welcome and ensured we were happy with everything and the wine was amazing. Best food I’ve had in a while👍🏼👍🏼

Great truly italian restaurant. The pomodoro was awesome. Great job! If you are in Dublin just hop in.

This is my second visit and pizza was absolutely amazing again. I will definitely make it a point to visit more often. The staff is very nice and professional and the service was fast. Definitely 5 out of 5 😁