About Rosa Madre
Rosa Madre on Exchange Street Upper is Temple Bar's Italian heartbeat, dishing up homemade pasta and seafood risotto in a candlelit haven. This family-run gem channels Nonna's kitchen with Dublin flair , fresh burrata from the south, truffle pasta that sings, all in a nook away from the stag party din. Since opening, it's carved a rep as one of the best Italian restaurants in Temple Bar, blending Roman classics with Irish produce like Donegal crab. The terrace overlooks the action, but inside's where the romance brews.
What to Expect
Seasonal menu: paccheri with octopus, veal Milanese, tiramisu that melts. Extensive wine list, aperitivo hour steals. Intimate 40-seater, smart-casual.
Insider Tips
Book the chef's table for pasta-making. Sunset aperitivo with spritz , magic. Mains €20-30, worth every cent. Hidden from main drags, perfect post-Dublin Castle escape.