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Our Location

Where to Find Us

Bella Cucina is perfectly located on Castle Street in the centre of Dalkey, just a short stroll from Dalkey DART Station. You will find us surrounded by charming local shops and historic landmarks, including the Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre right nearby. Parking is available less than a minute’s walk from the restaurant, making your visit easy and convenient.

Join us for a relaxed Italian dining experience in one of Dublin’s most picturesque coastal villages.

22 Castle St, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, A96PV48

01-2852302

info@bellacucina.ie

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For bookings, visit our Reservations page. For general enquiries, email us or fill out the contact form.

For private dining or special events, email info@bellacucina.ie or call 01-2852302.

Our Opening Hours:

Monday	12pm - 4pm / 5pm - 10pm
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	12pm - 4pm / 5pm - 10pm
Thursday	12pm - 4pm / 5pm - 10pm
Friday	12pm - 4pm / 5pm - 10pm
Saturday	12pm - 4pm / 5pm - 10pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm / 5pm - 10pm

Testimonials

What People Are Saying

Our guests love the warm atmosphere, friendly service, and authentic Italian flavours. Read what they have to say about their dining experience at Bella Cucina.

Fabulous restaurant! Amazing food! Brilliant and friendly service!

Rosemarie

We had a fabulous meal and the staff were so helpful and attentive

Jessica

Had the best meal of our trip here! Came here for lunch and left feeling extremely impressed. We got the seafood risotto, mushroom tagliatelle, Cesar salad, and shrimp cocktail.

Donya

Visited this lovely spot for the 1st time with my wife. Very impressed all round, food was excellent.

Eoin

Was a relaxed atmosphere and beautiful food Staff are very attentive professional and friendly Food was very stylishly presented and so fresh I had lasagna that just dissolved in my mouth so delicious My daughter had the seafood marinara and was very tasty and plentiful

Aoife

Bella Cucina is a fantastic new Italian restaurant in Dalkey! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the team are incredibly friendly and attentive. You can feel the passion for authentic Italian cuisine throughout the whole experience. A wonderful addition to the area – highly recommended and I’ll definitely be back!

Carmen

Was a pleasure to visit this new restaurant. The staff were very friendly and attentive. There is a great selection of food on the menu. I had the calamari and lasagna-both were amazing and so fresh. Perfect portion size too. Then tiramisu for dessert- is one of the best I have ever had. Lovely atmosphere and decor and I look forward to returning to the restaurant to try all the other delicious options.

Tarryn C.

Nicest meal I've had in ages.

Monica

Wonderful quality food, cooked to order. Welcoming staff.

Andrea

The best service I've had in a while. Waitresses were so attentive - I can't remember the name (started with B and had a z in there!), but she took great care of us and even noticed I was cold and brought me a blanket. The food was fantastic also. Very fresh and full of flavour. Big portions also. Great atmosphere, especially sitting outside. Thank you.

Kaja

This was an amazing experience with Great Food and drinks. The service was really Great too

Liljan

Food is absolutely délicious, service is so nice and thoughtfull, we will come back for sure !

Julie

Best restaurant experience in a very long time. The food was delicious but the service was the standout theme. Beatrice and Jenny were both excellent hosts. Will be back.

Nathan

We had a superb experience in Bella Cucina from the flawless service to the wonderful food.

Brian

Great place, excellent staff and food. Love the attention to detail everywhere. Excited to go back soon. And great value for the quality offered. Would recommend. Thank you

Richie

This is a great new Gem in Dalkey. Some of the best Italian food I think I have found in Ireland… My colleague thought it was the best chicken she’s had and she lives in New York and the pastas and the lasagna as well. I have tried and they’ve all been delicious. I just want to keep going back and trying new things.

DeeDee

Friendly staff. Food was very tasty too. Portions generous enough. A new Italian to try out in Dalkey for those who haven’t.

Gareth

The food was incredible. Everything was made completely fresh from the pasta to the chips we had with the fillet steak. Staff were anmzing and fun.

Joanne

Have been here a few times since it opened and I am obsessed!I absolutely love the food and ambience.I am gradually making my way through the extensive menu.The Avocado and crab starter is delicious and the Fillet steak and Duck al’ Orange were cooked to perfection. Long and Tina are a great team and I wish them success.. I look forward to introducing others to Bella Cucina!

Joanna W.

I had a meal with family last Friday 10th October.The food was delicious, I had the lasagna (freshly made pasta) absolutely amazing! Great choices on the menu. The staff were really friendly and welcoming and the place was buzzing, great atmosphere. Will definitely be back for another enjoyable visit!!

Nini O.

Stumbled across this restaurant while waiting for the tide to come in for a swim at Vico Baths. Wow … the food was absolutely fantastic, staff were so keen to please & can I mention the toilets that were so so clean & fresh.

Anne-Marie G.

They very kindly gave us a un reserved table during the Lobster Festival, as it was so busy on the streets. The staff are friendly, competent and very sweet. The food was absolutely excellent, the nicest homemade lobster pasta and sea bass dishes and really good choice of wines by the glass both red and white. Had a gorgeous cheese board to finish up. Thank you so much for a wonderful meal, we will definitely be back x

Maria O.

I enjoyed a fabulous meal at Bella Cucina restaurant. The service was very friendly and kind. The menu offers lots of choices, for that reason, I would like to come back for more. Pasta is delicious. Really recommend !!!

Ewa S.

My second time here & I don’t live locally. It’s just top class. Hard to find highlights & picking a dessert is some feat as I’m not always a dessert person - homemade meringue is the winner (but everything is homemade was the reply)

Eddie F.

Such a great new spot in Dalkey! Bella Cucina brings real Italian charm to the village with its inviting atmosphere and attentive service. The whole experience feels authentic and full of passion for Italian cuisine. Delighted to see this place open – I’ll definitely be recommending it to friends.

Roy T.

The food and atmosphere was great! Went with my Dad and he had been before nd highly recommended it and can see why. Food was great and staff and especially Tina was great!

Elaine O.

We tried the tapas menu on a quiet Saturday afternoon. The food was delicious. The staff were very friendly and efficient. I wish them well with this new venture.

Sandra H.

We had the pleasure of getting a table outside during the dalkey lobster festival. It was raining but the staff made us comfortable with blankets and covers and heaters . Ended up staying all night. Great food and cocktails, we had lobster Thermidor which was amazing and only 38 euro. Will be back very soon .

Niamh M.