This funny little Italian has been open for a year now and is making serious waves in Ranelagh and beyond. The key, according to manager Carlo Santinelli, is the freshness of the ingredients. "When a meal is ordered, you can see the chef go out of the kitchen, over to the deli and cut up the meat and cheese and use the oven for the bread. Everything is made then and there."

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As far as the basics for a successful restaurant go, Pinocchio in Ranelagh has location on its side (it’s under the Luas bridge, right beside the station) and in less than a year this small Italian (the chef is from Modena of balsamic fame) has gathered an intensely loyal following – mainly of people who are sick and tired of what passes for Italian food in the average Irish tratt, writes TOM DOORLEY

A great big bowl of mussels and clams, with a tangy broth flavoured with tomato and lots of parsley, would make a fine light supper for €9.80. And there was grilled bread for mopping.

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WORLD CUP 2010: SOUTH AFRICA MEAL AND  OPENING MATCH AT PINOCCHIO RESTAURANT!!!

It's World cup time in Pinocchio!!!!! For a month we will be following the excitement and the magic, of the tournament that every 4 years, more than everything else,  brings people together! That's why Pinocchio is going to be very active on this month ahead, and we'll start with a great event: "the South African  meal"!!
Join us on

June the 11th from 1pm

and while we'll wait for the opening ceremony and the first match of the world cup, enjoy our "south african menu"!

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28 June 2010

WEDDING IN TUSCANY

"Wedding location in Tuscany" is the best selection of Wedding Locations in Tuscany that you can find!
Togheter with our prestigious Italian Wedding Planner partner, we have selected for you the most exclusive Wedding locations: castles, farmhouses, villas.

Download: WEDDING VILLA IN FLORENCE
Download: WEDDING CASTLE IN SIENA
Download: VILLA WEDDING TUSCANY
Download: LUXURY WEDDING VILLA IN FLORENCE
Download: WEDDING HAMLET IN TUSCANY

Find out all information about our Wedding services in the Travel Page

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Flavour of Italy Group is proud to share with you an important nomination to a prestigious Italian Award "Premio Raffaello". This award is dedicated to those people that are promoting the "made in Italy" abroad. For us beeing among the finalists is already a great pleasure and we would love invite you to support us online through Facebook giving us a vote.
Click on the name MAURIZIO MASTRANGELO in the category "imprenditoria" through this link
http://polldaddy.com/s/FC406404E17E2B55

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THE ITALIAN SCHOOL OF COOKING GOES IN EMILIA ROMAGNA, ITALY
for a fantastic cookery experience with Ann Hamill and her team!!!
MAY 9-13th: 4 NIGHT STAY & COOKERY COURSE:
PRICE: € 750,00 (there is no single supplement!)
Price includes: 4 night stay in "agriturismo" - full board - Bologna Airport or downtown transfer -
3 x 1/2 day hands-on cooking lessons, visit to Parmesan Creamery, visit to Balsamic Museum. Organized walks to collect whatever is in season in the hedgerows and woods.

The tantalising taste of sunripened tomatoes, fresh oregano, parmesan cheese and rich olive oil.
The smell of garlic frying with oregano and rosemary; images of Italy; feelings of well being and contentment; sunshine and undulating hillsides and deep verdant valleys…

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND BOOKING

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DEAR FRIENDS,
Flavour of Italy & Infinity Weddings and Events, under the patronage of the Italian Institute of Culture - Dublin, are proud to present
FLAVOUR OF…INFINITY
The only Italian Wedding & Event Fair
16th - 17th May 2011 - DUBLIN
Venue: Pinocchio Restaurant, Ranelagh

ITALY is the most enchanting Country where you can say "Yes, I do".
ITALY, a perfect destination for your Business, "Yes, we can".
A professional Wedding & Event Planning Team at you service to provide information regarding:
CEREMONY WEDDING VENUES WEDDING MENU AND WINE FLOWERS ENTERTAINMENT HAIRDRESSER AND MAKE UP MUSIC PHOTO AND VIDEO TABLE SETTING CORPORATE VENUES PRODUCT LAUNCHES CONFERENCES TEAM BUILDING INCENTIVE EVENTS
Pinocchio Restaurant & Wine Bar, Ranelagh, Dublin 6
Call now to book Tel. 01.4608800


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YOU ARE NOT A TOURIST, YOU ARE OUR GUEST!
The love for our homeland, Italy and the passion for Ireland, the beautiful Island who is hosting us, are the  true essence of the work we have been doing for six years. 
WE ARE A BRIDGE BETWEEN ITALY AND IRELAND, thanks to our main office based in the Italian city of Campobasso and our Group Flavour of Italy, which is located in the center in Dublin to promote Made in Italy.
WEEK ENDS - ALL INCLUSIVE VACATIONS - TAILOR MADE ITINERARIES - SPA & WELLNESS - CRUISES - HONEYMOONS - GOURMET ITINERARIES AND A WHOLE LOT MORE!!
Our Italian and Irish Team is waiting for you...
...SEE YOU IN ITALY!!!
www.foitravel.com

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13 July 2011

TRAVEL DEPARTMENT

YOUR BRIDGE TO ITALY

Experience, professionalism,

deep knowledge of the

destination Italy!

Go to the Flavour of Italy Travel page

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"It’s a Saturday afternoon at Dublin’s Italian School of Cooking and a group of about 30 people"...

The Italian School of Cooking featured on Italy Magazine, the no. 1 magazine for lovers of all things Italian.

Read the full article HERE

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The Italian national television RAI3

came to visit The Italian School of Cooking,

Giuseppe, the director of the school,

and the owners of Flavour of Italy,

Marco and Maurizio,

to shoot a piece for the very popular Talk Show Ballaro’.


If you wish to

cook with Giuseppe...

Buy your voucher now!

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Come to discover the real Flavour of Italy learning traditional Italian recipes directly in Italy.
We’ve been teaching how to cook Italian food in Dublin for may years, now it’s time to bring you to the fatherland for some grocery in the local markets and learn traditional recipes immersing yourself in the colours, smells and noises of Italy in mid May.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM
Each of our travels to Italy are not just a relaxing holiday, it’s an overall experience to fully embrace the Italian gusto: our peculiar sense of humour, taste and love for wine, food and life.

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