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."

PINOCCHIO italian restaurant & wine bar invite you to Join us for “Dine in Dublin - Restaurant Week” From Monday October 18th to Sunday 24th.

We have a special €25- menu.

"Pinocchio, a cosy little restaurant & wine-bar in the heart of Ranelagh,  has become an Italian culinary Institution."

Book now!

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"!

Pinocchio Restaurant is delighted to host along with our friends in EYP Dublin:
an AMERICAN NIGHT
TUESDAY 29th JUNE, 7pm
with THE ROOF RABBITS
Veteran musicians of American Music
Tickets €35 for this evening including musical entertainment, a glass of Prosecco and a 3 course meal.
Limited to 50 people so...book your table as soon as you can.

Click here to book your table or call us now at 014970111

BUONGIORNO!! Yes, It's true! We are back at lunch time! From Tuesday the 3rd of August, by popular demand, Pinocchio re-opens its door from 11.30 am! We will cover again the lunch with our new menu and guess what!? Our famous panini are back too!!! So if you passing by the Luas in the morning and you fancy a take away coffee........

"Pinocchio Acoustic Sounds" is proud to present a special Evening of chilled out acoustic music featuring a live performance from:
AZTARIA - MON, SEP 6TH
Time: 9.00 PM until late
Venue: Pinocchio Restaurant Wine Bar
Luas Kiosk Ranelagh, Dublin 6, Ph. 4970111

Special Menu and Wine List for the evening.

Aztaria is a 5 piece original band based in dublin.This multi cultural...

"Pinocchio Acoustic Sounds" is proud to present a special Evening of chilled out acoustic music featuring a live performance from: 
SHEBOP - MON, SEP 13TH
Time: 9.00 PM until late
Venue: Pinocchio Restaurant Wine Bar
Luas Kiosk Ranelagh, Dublin 6, Ph. 4970111

Special Menu and Wine List for the evening.

SheBop is an all female eight piece soul band...

Give your friends an event to remember!
Try our special MENUS FOR GROUPS.
Taste our delicious Italian food & drink our great Italian Wines
Our venue is equipped for Music and Video and we also can provide Live Music and Live Dj set!
Book now and you won’t be disappointed

Click here to book your party or call us now at 014970111

Welcome to the Ranelagh Arts Festival 2010!!
Féile Raghnallach!!
Another Year! Another great Festival!
Pinocchio is delightet to support again the Festival and to host an amazing Event:
DERMOT MCLAUGHLIN & CIARAN TOURISH
DATE/TIME: WED, 29th SEP - 8,00 PM
VENUE: PINOCCHIO RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
TASTE AND SOUND MENU: SPECIAL OFFER
1 starter + 1 main + 1 glass of wine and coffee + Musical entertainment ONLY € 32,00
click here to book your table & menu or call us now at 01 4970111

(For the duration of the festival,festival goers on production, of a ticket for a paid event can avail of 10% discount on all bills that include a main meal at Pinocchio.)

Dermot McLaughlin & Ciaran Tourish...

In the occasion of the RANELAGH ARTS FESTIVAL
we are happy to host in Pinocchio a great event of live music!
ALLISON SLEATOR and Friends
Allison Sleator with Eoin Dillon, Frederic Pouille and Kyoto Murakami
Time: 20.30 until 22.00
Venue: Pinocchio Restaurant and Wine Bar

Special Menu and Wine List for the evening

We wait for you for a night of Traditional and Contemporary Music with Allison Sleator and Friends
Click here to book your table or call us now at 01 4970111

SURPRISE YOUR LOVED ONES WITH A GIFT VOUCHER
Choose among a wide range of vouchers for      Pinocchio Restaurant or the Italian School of Cooking.
Some of the vouchers we offer are:
PINOCCHIO RESTAURANT GIFT VOUCHERS:

- € 50.00 or € 75.00 or € 100.00 VOUCHER

- ROMANTIC DINNER FOR 2 PEOPLE

and lots more...

ITALIAN SCHOOL OF COOKING GIFT VOUCHERS:
- HANDS ON COOKERY LESSON

- HANDS ON ITALIAN COOKERY COURSE

- ST VALENTINE'S DAY COOKERY CLASS FOR COUPLES

and lots more...

Find your gift voucher at Pinocchio Restaurant, at the Italian School of Cooking or on line!

Click here for more information or call us now at 01-4608800

From Monday 15th to Friday 19th November something amazing will be happening in Ranelagh…
The first ever RANELAGH UNCORKED!
Wine Festival will be taking place throughout the village.
You will have the chance to experience special wine events hosted around the village and you will be able to treat yourself to special promotional menus in participating restaurants, pubs and wine bars.
The following promotion will run at PINOCCHIO for the duration of the festival:
Antipasto all’Italiana + 1 Glass of Wine - €15
(Complimentary Glass of Prosecco for groups of 4 or more availing of this offer)
The following event is being held at PINOCCHIO during the festival:
Wednesday 17/11 – Pasta & Wine: A Marriage made in Heaven
A tasting of 3 great Italian Wines paired with 3 tasty Italian Pastas hosted by Classic Drinks.
In aid of Down Syndrome Ireland
Time: 8.00pm, Cost: €40
Click here for more information or call us at 01-4970111

Pinocchio Restaurant is proud to announce a great night dedicated to the superb "AGRICOLA DUE VITTORIE" BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA".
This top quality product will be paired with delicious food based on the "black gold" of Modena.
Tuesday, the 9th of November 2010 at 8.00pm
Private tasting dinner at Pinocchio Restaurant
The menu, will be created by the Head Chef of Pinocchio, Alex Marcucci, native of Modena, with his staff.
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena "Due Vittorie" will soon be available for purchase at Pinocchio Restaurant and at the Italian School of Cooking
Click here for more information or call us now at 01-4608800

HOT NEWS!!! HOT NEWS!!!
1st DECEMBER from 6.00pm - PINOCCHIO CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!
Come join the magic world of Pinocchio for a night of great Italian food, music and fun
PROGRAM:
18.00 to 20.00 ITALIAN APPETIZERS
20.00 to 21.30 RICH FINGER FOOD BUFFET DINNER with a full range of Italian Flavours
22.00 HOT PASTA TIME !!!
23.00 PANETTONE CAKE TIME !!!
Price: € 15,00
Dj set, culinary surprises and lots of fun
Places are limited, book now!!! 01.4970111 – info@flavourofitaly.ie

Pinocchio Restaurant & Piccola Accademia di italiano (Italian Language and culture Academy) are proud to present:
ITALIAN FOOD & CINEMA - WATCH ITALIAN, SPEAK ITALIAN, EAT ITALIAN
A journey through Italian Comedy 
ITALIAN MOVIE: "CATERINA VA IN CITTA'"
16th JAN 2011 at 20.30
...Special set movie menu available € 15,00 (antipasto all'italiana + glass of wine)
During the night you can improve your Italian!!
Introduction to the movie by Italian Teacher, Italian movie with English subtitles, Italian Staff speaking “just” Italian for these nights !!!
Click here for more information or call us now at 01.4970111

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT

No guide on where to eat would be complete with the inclusion of an Italian. So many of our favourite foods hail from Italy and it is a genre of food the Irish are absolutely in love with. In fact, it would be fair to say it is a genre of food the whole world is in love with!

Ever since Pinocchio swung its doors open back in August 2008, it has stayed true to a few core ideals... they offer simple, fresh, delicious Italian food in the heart of Ranelagh Village. Italians Marco Giannantonio and Maurizio Mastrangelo teamed up to open this authentic Italian restaurant and winebar beneath the Ranelagh Luas station alongside their Italian cookery school, catering company and gourmet travel company.

Pinocchio Restaurant & Piccola Accademia di italiano (Italian Language and culture Academy) are proud to present:
ITALIAN FOOD & CINEMA - WATCH ITALIAN, SPEAK ITALIAN, EAT ITALIAN
A journey through Italian Comedy
ITALIAN MOVIE: "UOMO D'ACQUA DOLCE'"
23rd JAN 2011 at 20.30
...Special offer € 15,00 antipasto all'italiana + glass of wine -
à la carte menu, wine bar menu available.
During the night you can improve your Italian!!
Introduction to the movie by Italian Teacher, Italian movie with English subtitles, Italian Staff speaking “just” Italian for these nights !!!
Click here for more information or call us now at 01.4970111

SUN, 13th FEB - CINEFORUM@PINOCCHIO - 8,30PM 
You con't miss this Italian movie:
"I CENTO PASSI" is going to be screened at Pinocchio!!
SUNDAY, 13th Feb 2011 at 20,30
Watch Italian - Speak Italian - Eat Italian, with Piccola Accademia di Italiano & Pinocchio Restaurant.
For info & booking: 01.4970111 - info@pinocchio.ie

"I cento passi" (one hundred steps) was the distance between the Impastatos' house and the house of Tano Badalamenti, an important Mafia boss...

You can't miss this Italian movie:

"NUOVO CINEMA PARADISO" is going to be screened at Pinocchio!!

SUNDAY, 20th Feb 2011 at 20,30

Academy Award Winner Italian romantic drama, written and directed by Giuseppe Tornatore,

Music by Ennio Morricone

Watch Italian - Speak Italian - Eat Italian, with Piccola Accademia di Italiano & Pinocchio Restaurant.

For info & booking: 01.4970111

Don't miss the opportunity to watch with us a great Italian Movie with English subtitles:
SUN, 13th MAR - 20,30
"MINE VAGANTI" (loose cannons) a Ferzan Ozpetek movie is going to be screened at Pinocchio Restaurant.
Watch Italian - Speak Italian - Eat Italian with Pinocchio Restaurant and Piccola Accademia di Italiano.
Book your table: 01.4970111

Loose Cannons is an uproarious, uplifting and moving comedy 'al dente'.

Director Ferzan Ozpetek (Facing Windows, A Perfect Day) takes a playful approach to this family dramedy, matching a critique of provincial Southern values with an eccentric cast of characters that includes a philandering conservative father, a boozing aunt, a pair of disgruntled maids, and Tommaso's bubbly friends...

A 3 course celebration menu for St Patrick's Day for only € 24,90.
From 12.00 until late you will receive a great welcome to Pinocchio  Restaurant
with a fabulous menu!
Start with the classic "minestrone" soup, a tasty Irish smoked salmon served with rocket salad, Italian goat cheese and balsamic vinegar from Modena or with the mix of cured meat, cheese, grilled vegetables and chef specialties.
Choose the spaghetti with "real and fresh" tomato sauce and basil, the traditional Irish Roast Beef, the roasted pork loin, the pan-fried filled of chicken rolled on Parma ham. Finish with a 100% homemade dessert!!!
These are just sample, come and enjoy your St Patrick's day with us
Book your table: 01.4970111 -  info@pinocchio.ie
HAVE A LOOK TO THE COMPLETE MENU...

Dine in Dublin will take place from 21st- 27th of March 2011.
Special 3 course meal + tea/coffee for only € 25,00
From Monday 21st March to Sunday 27th March from 7pm.
Mark your calendar and start saving room for dessert as we embark on yet another culinary adventure! ‘Dine In Dublin-Restaurant Week’ is returning to Pinocchio Restaurant.
Book your table: 01.4970111 - info@pinocchio .ie
HAVE A LOOK TO THE COMPLETE MENU...

Pinocchio Restaurant is celebrating Easter with a special Menu!
Sunday, 24th April & Monday, 25th April
ALL DAY LONG
€ 25,00 for a 3 courses menu featuring the best of the Italian Cuisine.
Book your table now at 01.4970111 or info@pinocchio.ie
Find out our complete menu...

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

Come to Pinocchio Restaurant and taste a new LUNCH MENU featuring the best of the Italian cuisine.
Starters, salads, panini, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, meat and fish main courses, desserts and the best Italian caffè!
Our Restaurant is celiac friendly, gluten free pasta on request, all our sauces are gluten free and you can taste a gluten free tiramisù!
Have a look to the menu: PINOCCHIO LUNCH MENU
Book now: 01.4970111 - info@pinocchio.ie

Tue, 17th May from 6,30 pm
GREAT NIGHT AT PINOCCHIO RESTAURANT DEDICATED TO ITALY LIKE GREAT PLACE FOR YOUR CORPORATE AND PRIVATE EVENTS!!
During the night we will present our service of Wedding and Event Planning in Italy and we will introduce to the Irish market Tuscan products from organic and biodynamic agricultural farming methods (chocolate, extra virgin olive oil, pasta, wines).
An Event not to be missed, places are limited.
RSVP asap 01.4608800

Thu, 2nd June Pinocchio Restaurant would love to celebrate with you the 150 years of Italy unification.
In association with Ciao Italia we are happy to include new special dishes to our menu, featuring the best of the traditional Italian cuisine!
Some example?!
FRESH TUNA CARPACCIO with rocket salat, cherry tomatoes, salty ricotta cheese and marsala emulsion - PECORINO SARDO CHEESE with broad beans and fruit, served with a cherry caramel - "VITTORIO EMANUELE II" FETTUCCINE PASTA with peas, white sauce and nutmeg - "CAVOUR" CREMY ARBORIO RISOTTO with taleggio cheese and white truffle oil - "GARIBALDI" COD with fresh tomato sauce, oregano, capers and olives - ROASTED PORK with peppers "capponata" - CARAMEL CUSTARD served with strawberries and salty walnuts ice cream
Come celebrate with us!!
Book your table now: 01.4970111 or info@pinocchio.ie

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND ONE OF THE BEST ITALIAN MOVIES WILL BE SCREENED AGAIN AT PINOCCHIO RESTAURANT!!
Don't miss the second opportunity to watch with us this great Italian Movie with English subtitles:
SUN, 12th JUNE - 21,00 - "MINE VAGANTI" (loose cannons) a Ferzan Ozpetek movie is going to be screened at Pinocchio Restaurant.
Watch Italian - Speak Italian - Eat Italian with Pinocchio Restaurant and Piccola Accademia di Italiano.
Book your table: 01.4970111

Movie trailer

Loose Cannons is an uproarious, uplifting and moving comedy 'al dente'.

Director Ferzan Ozpetek (Facing Windows, A Perfect Day) takes a playful approach to this family dramedy, matching a critique of provincial Southern values with an eccentric cast of characters that includes a philandering conservative father, a boozing aunt, a pair of disgruntled maids, and Tommaso's bubbly friends.

THE ITALIAN SUMMER HAS BEGUN,
and you can taste it in Ranelagh, at Pinocchio Restaurant!!!
SUMMER IS... icecream and fresh berries, dinner out with family, long bright days, parties, new friends and a whole lot more!
Come enjoy with Pinocchio Restaurant the Summer good mood!!!
Try the new tasty menu, come with friends for a glass of wine and appetizers, enjoy live music nights, take part in our summer party, watch with us an italian movie with english subtitles...
Click here for more info or call us now at 01.4970111

PINOCCHIO, DUBLIN-ITALY!

Best Italian food

Excellent wines

the warmest welcome

Paolo Tullio' verdict:

FOOD 10/10

Go to Pinocchio Restaurant page

PRODUCTIVE SINERGY

we are proud to share our 

background knowledge to

spread our passion for the

real Italian food and wine

We devised an all-comprehensive

Italian authenticity package

"NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME FOR BUSINESS
In 2008, Metro Éireann spoke with Italian restaurant and business owner Marco Giannantonio about his move from Italy to Ireland, and setting up his Ranelagh-based restaurant Pinocchio. Today, after three years and an economic recession, Giannantonio is more determined than ever to continue delivering the ‘quality and experience’ his brand Flavour of Italy has come to represent for many Irish, Italians and everyone else in the mix, he tells Michaela Dwyer"
Read the article

Paolo Tullio wrote about him:

“After decades of not finding genuine Italian cooking in Dublin I was overjoyed to find Pinocchio.

I asked to meet the chef and found a thoughtful, cultured man called

Luca Mazza.

He told me that when he had worked in Venice's Grand Hotel he'd got a Michelin star, which, given how well we'd eaten, came as no surprise”.

WATCH LUCA ON YOUTUBE

GIFT VOUCHERS for

Pinocchio Restaurant.

PAOLO TULLIO wrote:

"Food: 10/10".

Click here to buy your vouchers

or call us now at 01.4608800

Pinocchio Restaurant is delighted

to open its doors to a new appointment.

On Monday, the 25^thof February at 6.30 pm

Giuseppe will be giving a masterclass on pizza after the great success of the previous one on Pasta. During this masterclass in Pinocchio Restaurant Giueppe will show how to make fresh pizza from scratch to shape it into margherita, calzone, pizza plait and focaccia.

If you wish to

cook with Giuseppe...

Buy your voucher now!

No need to rush after work

anymore. Every Monday,

Tuesday and Wednesday

Pinocchio will be serving its

very popular value dinner 

menu from 15.30 to 22.00.

Great offer in Pinocchio:
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the occasion with a special price.
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in the romantic atmosphere of Pinocchio.
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BY POPULAR DEMAND...

from 7.30am to 11.30am,

Monday to Friday, breakfast

at Pinocchio! A great menu

made with love...

just for you!

Have a look to the menu