If there's something Dublin does rightit's pizza

25. La Papessa Pizza

St.Colmcille's GAASwords

This family-run/family-owned pizza truck based out in Swords is among some of the best to be found north of the Liffey. Authenticity is the name of the game herewith even the pizza oven itself hailing from Italyand signage proudly declaring that they do NOT offer pineapple or chicken as toppings - keeping true to the Italian way of life. Since opening their stand back in 2022La Papessa has grown from strength to strength - they regularly sell out and even had to upgrade to bigger premises to keep up with the demand. Not only do they offer some of the finest pizzas aroundthey also have a big selection of mouth-watering sides. Make sure to spring for one of their topped garlic breads or their loaded roasties - you won't regret it.

Go for? The Vesuvius Pizza

La Papessa opens from Thursday to Sundayfor opening times check out their Instagram.

24. Mani

Drury StreetDublin 2 

Dublin pizza enthusiasts have been keenly following Mani's movements around the city for the last couple of years - from its Dublin Castle food truck to its pop-up stint at Central PlazaMani's 72-hour-fermented base has amassed a loyal following of fans who dream about those Romanesquecloud-like bases on the regular. Since opening their first brick-and-mortar spot in the middle of Drury Streetqueues have rarely been absent from the gorgeous green storefrontwith eager locals and tourists lining up to get a rectangular pizza slice that is lightbubblyand full of flavour. In the year 2024a pizza place is only as good as its dipsand Mani offers a cacio e pepe variationwhich you're unlikely to see elsewhere in Dublin. When summer finally rolls aroundthis will be the go-to spot to feel like you're on an Italian street with a slice of pizza and a glass of vino in tow.

Go for? The carbonara slice

Mani opens daily 12:00 to 20:00but they tend to run out of slices early in the day. 

23. Uno Pizza

RathminesDublin 6

Uno Pizza rose to fame during the pandemic with their at-home pizza kits whereby you could make your own Neapolitan pizza in the comfort of your own homeproviding nationwide delivery so even those in Dublin could bask in the freshness and technique behind their food. If you're looking to dine outUno provides a sophisticated space to wrap your pie hole around a literal pieteal walls and warm brown leather booths and bar stools. They lean into the home of pizzaserving up Italian beer like Birra Moretti and Italian cocktails like Aperol Spritz to help wash down your food. Their pizzas have the right balance of leoparding around the crust without being burntwith their simple combinations like the Diavola (san marzano DOPfior di lattepepperonisalamichilli flakes) and Caprese (san marzano DOPfior di lattecherry tomatoesrocketbasil pesto) making for the best pies to order. Plus they cater towards those who require gluten or dairy-free optionswhich is not an easy thing to come across in the pizza sphere.

Go for? A midweek pizza catch-up

Uno Pizza opens seven days a week and is available for sit-intakewayand delivery. 

22. PI

George's Street & Temple BarDublin 2

You were lucky to get a booking at PI in the first few months of its life when it opened in 2018. Only open going on six yearsthis pizzeria has opened a new spot in Temple Bar in the last few monthsspreading its cheesy gospel into Dublin's tourist hub. The crust has that Dalmatian spot effectwith large air bubbles that mean you won't feel too weighed down following a pizza herebut it's the super fresh tomato sauce that has people raving about PI long after they've finished their meal. Couple that with a beautiful setting and super knowledgeable staffand you're onto a winner.

Go for? A profesh pizza experience

Take a look at PI's offerings HERE. 

21. The Back Page

PhibsboroughDublin 7 

The Back Page is one of Dublin's top barsproviding entertainment alongside a thin base with some rogue toppings. If you're into sportsthen this may be the ideal place to go for a pizzawith each of their pizzas named after a sports star (e.g. Katie TaylorSonia O'SullivanAidan O'SheaEric Cantonathe list goes on). Plusif you're super luckyyou might just avail of a free pizza from The Back Page; every week they announce two namesnormally beginning with the same letterthat can get a free pizza for dine-in. The odds may be stacked against youbut heyit's possible one day it might be you.

Go for? Watching the match with some grub

The Back Page opens from 12pm until late daily.

20. Di Fontaine's

Parliament StreetDublin 2

It'd be against my religion and everything I hold sacred to contribute to a list of Dublin pizzerias without including the place it all began - New York- haven Di Fontaine's on Parliament Street. A post-night out trip to Di Fonty's feels like coming home - the pumping tunesthe compulsion to order two slices even though you know you'll be stuffed after onethe ever-immaculate garlic dip and apply your own parmesan and chilli flakes- it's my safe space. And after one visitit'll be yours too.

Go for? The late-night slice

Di Fontaine's opens for collection and delivery daily from 12pmwith late-night closing hours.

19. Basil

Ringsend RoadDublin 4

What is possibly one of the city's more underrated pizza spotshas a special place in my heart. In factBasil was the first place I headed for a sit-down meal after the very long lockdown three. Consistency is key at this approachable D4 spotand the experience and quality of the pi never wavers. Cooked to orderthis pizza hangs around the lighter sidewhich thankfully doesn't give you that sluggish feeling (about to give birth to a gluten baby) afterwards. The crisp and flavourful crust is topped with fresh and plentiful toppings - they also do a mean tiramisu.

Go for? A cosy family get-together

Basil opens Tuesday to Sunday. 

18. Da Mimmo

North DockDublin 3

This Dublin 3 location has been serving up food for 60 yearsalthough it was originally a chipperopening in the 60s. Then in 2010 it became an authentic Italian to reflect the family's roots and has been operating this way ever since. Da Mimmo's pizzas are authentically wood-fired and their prices are quite reasonable by Dublin standardsespecially considering the hefty portion sizes. Booking is essential given the limited spacebut this gives the restaurant a cosy and lively atmosphere to accompany your pizzaand the service is always speedy.

Go for? Casual Italian dining.

Da Mimmo opens daily. 

17. Zero Zero

Dún Laoghaire & KimmageDublin 12

Zero Zero's Dún Laoghaire location is the perfect place to head after a leisurely stroll along the pier or dip in the Forty Foot. Bubblycrisp-but-chewy crusts and the creamiest mozzarella are offset with a great selection of toppingsand a carefully curated wine list to guzzle everything down with. They also have a sit-in restaurant at their second location in Kimmageso you don't need to be by the seaside to visit.

Go for? The mozzarella pull of dreams.

Zero Zero has locations just off the Dún Laoghaire Main Street and on Sundrive Road in Kimmage. 

16. Sano

Temple BarDublin 2 & RanelaghDublin 6

Sano quickly rose to glory on the Dublin pizza scene for being affordable and no-fusswhile still serving up deliciousauthentic Neapolitan pizza. Their handmade dough is carefully proven for 48 hours before being baked at a high heattheir toppings are uncomplicated with a focus on quality and both of their Dublin locations are the perfect places to meet a pal for a catch-up. House beers and wines will also only set you back €6.25 a glass - unheard of in this economy.

Go for? Date night on a budget

Sano has locations in Temple Bar and Ranelagh. 

15. Rita's

RanelaghDublin 6

A few places spring to mind more when you think of dining out in Ranelaghand Rita's is often at the forefront. This Dublin 6 institution is renowned for the size of its pizzaswhich come in tomato-based and (the sometimes controversial) white base options. It's a snug little spot inside where you tuck in on indoor picnic tablesbut they also have takeout options if you want to gobble yours in the privacy of your own home. These are Napoli- pizzaswith a slightly crunchier baseand quality tomato saucewith toppings on the sparser end of things- but the super sound staff allow for some customisation. They've also a solid drinks list- of cocktailsbeer and wine selections to wash it all down.

Go for? After work meal to decompress

Rita's opens Monday to Sunday from 17.30. 

14. Deano's

WalkinstownDublin 12

Aside from Cluck ChickenDeano's is one of the few reasons why you would attempt to traverse the Walkinstown roundabout. Flinging pies for just over a yearDeano's has been impressing customers since day dot. Operated by ex-Coke Lane Pizza Jordan 'Deano' Grossmanwho alongside Naples-trained Enzo Cocciaare serving up some of the best pizzas this town has seen. While Neapolitans might disagree with the level of char on the wood-fired crustwe suspect they'll approve of the quality.

Go for? A pizza to accompany your pint from Cherrytree

Deano's opens Thursday to Friday5 - 10pmand Saturdays and Sundays4 - 10pm

13. Goats Gruff

Strawberry HallDublin 20

While Goats Gruff is possibly best known for their toastiesthey have a few more tricks up their sleevesone of them namely being pizza. Not only do they wood-fire the toasted sandwichesbut they also wood-fire their pizzas in a 400-degree oven. Goats Gruff has nine Neapolitan pizzas on the menuincluding a vegan pie for all the non-dairy and non-meat eaters out there. The pizzas are a reasonable 12-inch sizewith their most expensive option costing €15which ain't too bad for Dublin.

Go for? The top-notch garlic mayo

You can order a wood-fired pizza from Goats Gruff on their website. 

12. Paulie's Pizza

BallsbridgeDublin 4

Paulie's Pizza is the kind of restaurant you would almost walk right by and think nothing of it. It's a relatively small spotwith limited seatingbut if you can manage to book a tableit is well worth it. They do three different kinds of pizza: NapoliNew Yorkas well as House Creations. The Napoli has a regular crust with all your classic toppingsthe New York has a thinner crust with NYC-inspired toppingsand the House Creations are what they sound like. A pizza will set you back between €17.50 and €19.50 (with one vegan number for just €13.50) and any D4 dweller will urge you to try this place.

Go for? Cosy catch up with pals

Paulie's Pizza opens dailyyou can make a booking on their website. 

11. Forno 500

Dame StreetDublin 2

Sourdough has truly taken over the bread gameand Forno 500 use it to make their pizza bases. They pride themselves on the slightly chewydense crust as opposed to the crispy (pancake over crepe peoplethis is for you) and top each pizza with the Naples essentials - extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil. Forno 500 is less about toppings and more about the foundation of the pizza so if you like your pizzas without the fussthen get down to Dame Street.

Go for? Some good soakage pre-Olympia-gig

Forno 500 open daily from 12pm until late

10. Dublin Pizza Company

Glasthule & Aungier StreetDublin 2

Dublin Pizza Company just know what they're doing when it comes to pizza - it's that simple. The company started after a trip to Naples that involved learning the art of pizza makingbefore returning to Ireland to put these new skills to the test. DPC then built a polytunnel (yesyou read that right) in order to achieve the freshest ingredients possible.

In the few years it has been runningit frequently passes the lips of Dubliners who are giving their recommendations for the best pizzaand if that's not an indication of excellenceI'm not sure what is.

Go for? A takeaway pizza for a night on the couch

You can get a slice from Dublin Pizza Company in the city centreor at their Dublin Kitchen Company on Glasthule Road.

9. Bonobo / Kodiak

SmithfieldDublin 7 & RathminesDublin 6

Sister restaurants Bonobo and Kodiak team up to provide super fresh pizzas on both sides of the Liffey.

Bonobo in Smithfield has a roasted rosemary sprinkled pizza with potato chunkspancettamozzarellaparmesan and lashings of black pep that has us converted to the white-base way of life.

Kodiak hasn't even been open a year but has already comfortably settled into being a favourite pizza spot on the Dublin south side. They have 12-inch pizzas availablewith classics such as Margherita and pepperonito slightly more niche offerings like their truffle and orange zest pie.

Go for? White-base pizza that pulls it off

Check out Bonobo and Kodiak's pizzas HERE.

8. Cirillo's

Baggot Street LowerDublin 2

Started by James Cirillo in 2016Cirillo's has a long history with Italian cooking. The pizza is cooked in an oven imported from Napleswhich burns a blend of Irish oak and ashwith the pizza dough being slow-proved for 30 hours. Voted the 16th best pizzeria in Europe at the 50 Top Pizza in 2020it's safe to say that Cirillo's has all the authentic ingredients and practices for some of Dublin's best pizza. You can get 16 different Napoletana pizzas at this city centre locationand the staff are always incrediblewhich never hurts. The old-school ambience will also transport you into an Italian gangster film - in the best way- or you can join the suits and enjoy yours in Toner's next door!

Go for? Award-winning pizza

Cirillo's opens daily for sit-intakeawayand delivery. 

7. Fired Up

GoatstownDublin 14RathfarnhamDublin 16& DonnybrookDublin 4

One of the great success stories from lockdown, Fired Up started flipping pizzas at The Goat Pub in 2020 and has gone from strength to strength ever since. Neapolitan in these doughs can't be rushedtaking 72 hours to rest before being lashed into the wood fire to become crisp on the outside and pillowy inside. They never skimp on the toppingsopting for the very freshest of ingredientsthey also go all in on their dips offering a whopping nine- my personal fave is garlic mayo but if you want to dip your pizza in ketchup who am I to judge? Fired Up have some deece vegetarian/vegan offerings including plant-based chorizo - which absolutely hits the spot!

Go for? Quality pizza on the move

Check out Fired Up's menu right here.

6. Bambino

Stephen Street LowerDublin 2

We'll always welcome a new pizza-by-the-slice spot to Dublin's fair city with open armsand when the quality is as exceptional as it is at Bambino'seven more so. I'm a fiend for a bitta sweetness on a pizzabe it derived from a drizzling of honey or pineapple (don't @ me)and the trademark hot honey from this Dublin 2 joint crosses my mind daily. The ideal quick feed during a day of shoppinglunchtime on your office days - there's no wrong timereally. Bambino is a hyped-up spot in Dublin that deserves every bit of itand it's become something of a go-to for usand many others.

Go for? The hip slice

Bambino opens daily between 12pm and 11pm. 

5. Little Forest

Blackrock

The sister restaurant of Forest AvenueLittle Forest is constantly switching up its pizza menu. Something to note is that they don't always have vegan or veggie options on their menuand their online menu is only a sample. Howeverif you eat anything and everythingLittle Forest is bound to be a winner. For groups of six or overyou can only avail of their five-course set menuwhich could for example include sourdougholivescoppapesce frittocrab bruschettaburrataand a 12-inch pizza to share between two peopleall for €39pp.

Go for? A cheers to the freakin' weekend meal

Little Forest restaurant opens Tuesday through to Sunday; you can check out the opening hours on their website.

4. BoCo

Bolton StreetDublin 1 & ClontarfDublin 3 

BoCo has fourteen different kinds of pizza at their Dublin 1 locationand they don't shy away from weird and wonderful combinationswith their #7 coming with black pudding and dark chocolate (chocolate on a pizza - now we've seen it all). BoCo cooks their pizzas in a French ovennot an Italian oneand uses Slovakian dough that has a bit of a tang to itsetting it apart from other pizzerias. They also have both a veggie and vegan optionas well as loads of sides and a great dessert selection.

Go for? Wacky pizza combinations

Take a look at all BoCo has to offer over on their menu. 

3. Coke Lane Pizza

Meath Street and RialtoDublin 8 

I fell for Coke Lane Pizza like all good romancesswiftly with a high level of obsession and intensity. Since those halcyon Summer daysmy love has deepened and developed over time. Neapolitan in the crust is where Coke Lane excels; they leave the toppings on the sparser end of things so as to let the crust speak for itself. The one criticism I have for the pies is that they are definitely on the smaller end of things - but listen they are the only ones to ever ace a Hawaiian so in my book they can do no wrong.

Go for? Lemon aioli - just trust us

You can find Coke Lane Pizza in Lucky's on Meath Street and at The Circular in Rialto.

2. Rascals

Location: InchicoreDublin 8 

While Rascals is known as a top Dublin brewerythey also know how to put together a great pizza. From their creative names (Taytor SwiftMeat me in D8) to a varied range of toppingsan evening at Rascals with one of their beers in hand and one of their pizzas in front of youit's a recipe for a good time. This yearRascals has really snuck up on us as one of the best places to go for a pizza and a beer in Dublinwith the relaxed ambience to accompany your meal. Think of that scene in Miss Congeniality where they sneak out - without the neon paint and rave of course.

Go for? Pizza and beer vibes

Rascals stays open until midnight dailywith the kitchen operating between 4pm and 10pm.

1. Little Richard's

Skerries

If you find yourself in Skerries on one of these fine (rainy) summer daysLittle Richard's will sort you out with some grub. They use a traditional wood-fired pizza ovenwhich was handmade in Italy before being shipped to Skerriesand the result is a slightly smoky crust and perfectly crisped-up toppings. The key to a perfect pizza is the freshness of the ingredientsand Little Richard's makes sure to source their ingredients locally in order to achieve this.

Go for? A pie by the sea

Little Richard's is closed on a Monday and Tuesdayopening Wednesday through to Sunday.

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