🇮🇪🍝 Dublin's Hidden Italian Gem in Temple Bar!
La Caverna Restaurant and Wine Bar 📍 12 Fownes St Upper, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 💶 €€ | ⏳ 4/5 Stars ✨ Why It Stands Out: Tucked away in touristy Temple Bar, this intimate enoteca serves homemade pasta and pours stellar wines—perfect for date night! 💑 Their carbonara alone is worth the visit. 🍽 MUST-TRY DISHES 1️⃣ CARBONARA 🥓 Pick your pasta: Tagliatelle (fresh, ribbon-cut) Spaghetti (al dente perfection) Penne (for hollow-sauce lovers) Creamy, peppery, with crispy guanciale—bellissimo! 👨🍳 2️⃣ ANTIPASTI PLATTER 🧀 House-cured meats + garlic bread = heaven Homemade soup (secret recipe—order it!) 3️⃣ BOLOGNESE🐄 Solid slow-cooked ragu, but carbonara steals the show. 🚫 LASAGNE Skip it—layers lacked oomph. 🍷 VIBE CHECK: ✅ Cozy cellar ambiance (stone walls + candlelight) ✅ Friendly, old-school service ✅ 200+ wines (ask for pairings!) 💡 Pro Tip: Book ahead—only 12 tables! 💰 DAMAGE: €89.70 for 2 (3 courses + wine) #DublinEats #ItalianFood #TempleBar #DateNightDublin #PastaLover #DublinFoodie #UCD #TrinityCollege #StudyAbroad #IrishFood #DublinLife