14-16 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2
Tel: (01) 675 9892
dunneandcrescenzi.com

D&C, as it’s known to its army of admirers, has set the benchmark for casual Italian dining in the capital. Whether it’s a quick bowl of Minestra or a full three-course meal with digestif, the welcome is always warm and the food sensational. Lovingly presided over by husband and wife team Eileen Dunne and Stefano Crescenzi, their empire also includes two other D&C restaurants – one in Dundrum Town Centre, the other in Kildare Village and Crudo in Sandymount. All provide a relaxed atmosphere and delicious, modern Italian flavours that linger long in the memory.

Best Dish: Tagliatelle Campofilone with Slow-Cooked Ragu of Irish Beef – €18