Star Pizza Talbot Street

You'll spot the queue before you spot the sign on Talbot Street. That's your first clue that Star Pizza isn't your average Dublin takeaway joint. Step inside and you're greeted by the sight of actual Italians tossing dough and the smell of proper wood-fired ovens doing their thing. The pizza here is the real deal – thin, crispy bases with San Marzano tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella that doesn't taste like it's been sitting in a chiller for weeks. The Margherita is perfection in its simplicity, while the Diavola brings just enough heat to make you reach for your pint. At under a tenner for most pizzas, it's become the go-to spot for everyone from Trinity students to northside locals who know quality when they taste it.