Belluccis

This Italian beauty combines a buzzing atmosphere with wood-fired pizzas and killer cocktails.

Located in the heart of Dublin’s embassy belt, within strolling distance of all the top hotels, its wine-red banquettes and mirrored walls are evocative of New York, but the authentic flavours and warm service are Italy all the way.

Start your meal with a mouth-watering selection of antipasti (burrata and tomato salad, anyone?) before tucking into hearty pasta dishes and meat plates that score highly in the flavour stakes. Chicken supreme with bacon and leek risotto has understandably proved a real crowd pleaser.

Enjoy all your favourite classic pizzas, as well as some lesser-known options such as the gamberi e spinaci, a sophisticated combination of spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and succulent tiger prawns.

The enormous drinks list is equally exciting. Add a little sparkle to your evening with a prosecco cocktail or taste your way through Italy’s finest wines, in nearly every colour, flavour and style imaginable.