Osteria Lucio

You'll find this Italian spot tucked into The Malting Tower on Grand Canal Quay, where the industrial Docklands setting gives way to warm, authentic Italian hospitality. The handmade pasta here is the real deal – silky cacio e pepe that'll make you forget every mediocre version you've had before, and seasonal specials that change with whatever's best at the markets. The wine list leans heavily into natural Italian bottles, and the staff actually know their stuff when it comes to pairings. It's the kind of place where you'll spot Ballsbridge locals on date nights alongside tech workers from the surrounding office blocks. Book ahead – they're only open five days a week and tables fill up quickly, especially for weekend dinners.