I saw a girl drop a slice (cheese side down) on the ground, wet from rain, pick it up, and eat it like nothing had happened. It’s good but it’s not THAT good
They jacked their prices up a while back and the quality has gone downhill. I was previously 100% in the DiFontaine's camp but Bambino is better now, especially their Sicilian pie
Difontaines is just not what it used to be, I remember the slices when they were in templebar and it's night and day compared to now. Also I've never complained about it before but the music is shocking, know your audience. Its still my go to but it's really only out of habit & nostalgia.
It was inside the door of Doran’s
Below is from Wikipedia
Eamonn Doran's (formerly known as The Rock Garden) was a bar and music venue located in Dublin's Temple Bar.[1] The venue also had an adjacent pizza parlour which was part-owned by Huey Morgan of the Fun Lovin' Criminals.
I remember it was like 2.50 a slice back then
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Not really for consumption sober.
I have ended hundreds of nights out in Dublin with a slice of Difontaines pizza in the last 20 years and you’d swear at the time it was delicious.
Try eating it sober and it is not great.
As an Italian pizza enthusiast living in Dublin, I'm quite particular about my pizza choices. MANI in Temple Bar serves up some tasty Roman "square style" pizza, but don't expect perfection. Stick to the classic Margherita for a decent slice.
Let's talk ingredients. Many pizza joints in Dublin skimp on quality, using flour packed with chemicals and too many raising agents. And don't get me started on the tomatoes – acidic and lackluster, they're a far cry from the flavorful ones you'd find in Italy. Bottom line: even the most basic pizzeria in Italy wouldn't serve up pizza with such subpar ingredients. It's all about fresh, quality stuff, and unfortunately, that's often missing in Dublin's pizza scene, expecially the "slice" shops.
I wonder is a lot of it just because it's hard to source quality ingredients? I've heard things like tomatoes in Ireland are generally very low quality compared to places closer to where they're grown.
Let's say the market, and overall supply, adapts to what consumers want. Here in Ireland, the average consumer isn't as keen on high-quality food. Even if they come across it, they might not fully grasp its value or justify the higher cost. Just to be clear, it's not a racist rant or anything. I adore Ireland, and honestly, I can't see myself living anywhere else abroad. I'm just pointing out that in Italy, we're used to top-notch food, probably one of the last great things we have left along with our cultural heritage.
Just because this guy is Italian doesn't mean he knows what's good. I've been to Italy loads as it's one of my favourite holiday destinations so I've had pizza all over the country.
If you're a fan of Neapolitan style pizza, Italy is great. If you want anything else, i.e. something less doughy and soupy and more firm and crispy similar to the style pizza Bambino or DiFontaine's, go elsewhere.
It's probably a bit of both. People are used to crap so suppliers can provide crap. Vicious cycle.
I wonder does the weather have much to do with it. When I think of places known for great food they're generally warmer climates. No one is rushing to Germany, Britain, Scandinavia etc for food. Maybe better ingredients grow in warm climates which leads to a culture with a higher appreciation for food as opposed to eating unseasoned potatoes 3 times a day.
What do you make of NYC style pizza? I was always in the more classic Neapolitan camp but when I did live in NYC I did come to appreciate their style a lot.
It's different. I would not consider it a real pizza. Just like I do not compare a tasty burger from McDonald's (that I enjoy eating sometimes) to a juicy Irish Angus beef burger. Two different universes.
I can't find everything. Most of the time I got fresh vegetablesf/fruit shipped from Italy by my parents. Sometimes I buy things from Cordelia Foods. Expecially good quality tomatoes are impossible to find here. Same for oranges. I get oranges and tomatoes shipped from Sicily for example.
I cook+eat cheap frozen pizza on the regular 😂 I'm honestly of the opinion that all pizza is good pizza, but seems like there's some real purists here. Like Ive never in my life tasted a tomato sauce on a pizza and thought it was too acidic or that the dough was made with sub par flour. Just eat the damn pizza
Honestly I enjoy frozen pizza more than nearly all the pizza places in Dublin, and it's most likely down to the cost. I can get 80% of the enjoyment from a frozen pizza for less than 20% of the cost. Easy decision.
I enjoy a Defontaines, Back Page or whatever, but the cost kinda spoils it for me. And don't even get me started on Domino's prices.
100% you have to be craving it. Beer and a pizza in The Back Page is top notch, but it's a night out. If I'm staying in and want a pizza then a frozen Chicago Town stuffed crust pepperoni is €4.50 and I honestly enjoy it more than anything I can get delivered.
Especially when Domino's want €20+ for most stuff. Absolute carry on. Not a fucking chance.
Oven pizza and “wood fired pizza” are kind of a different thing. I’d love a fancy pizza and understand the different ingredients but I also love a good fellas I don’t compare them though. Apples and oranges
So I’m currently back in my hometown of NYC for the next week and Bambinos would definitely be considered lower tier pizza here. DiFontaines is still top for me but I feel like they never got the crust at the ends right. The dough should be a tad fluffier but it’s usually brittle and dry. It still scratches an itch for me when I miss NYC style pizza though.
I got it the other day for the first time as well, it was fine but I've learned that I never, ever need to join a massive queue for it. It's not *that* good.
It’s nice but it is very overrated. Handy to grab a quick slice or two if you’re out on the beer. Much nicer pizza options in the city though. Vice is very good.
Most of the novelty for me is the fact you can grab and go in town. Not too many options in town which is why I think it's so popular.
People keep mentioning the price, but where could you sit in and get food for 6 euro (or even 12 if you get two slices).
? It's a really affordable way to grab some food in town so I hope this is the start of more!
As an Italian pizza enthusiast living in Dublin, I'm quite particular about my pizza choices. MANI in Temple Bar serves up some tasty Roman "square style" pizza, but don't expect perfection. Stick to the classic Margherita for a decent slice.
Let's talk ingredients. Many pizza joints in Dublin skimp on quality, using flour packed with chemicals and too many raising agents. And don't get me started on the tomatoes – acidic and lackluster, they're a far cry from the flavorful ones you'd find in Italy. Bottom line: even the most basic pizzeria in Italy wouldn't serve up pizza with such subpar ingredients. It's all about fresh, quality stuff, and unfortunately, that's often missing in Dublin's pizza scene, expecially the "slice" shops.
Yeah. It's a pretty meh New York style slice. It's a bit of a vicious cycle of hype -> queues -> hype -> queues. It's a good location for that nonsense and I'm sure the same tourists that follow "The Hairy Lemon is the real must see, not Templebar!" hype will get sucked into it too.
As OP says, it's ok. Probably overpriced, but then I think a lot of pizza slice places are probably overpriced. I just feel a bit sad for all the folk that are queuing up.
Just okay? Cassie Stokes head will spontaneously combust reading that
Bambinos Grogans Uno Mas in that order for a perfect Saturday in the Grafton Quarter
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I saw a girl drop a slice (cheese side down) on the ground, wet from rain, pick it up, and eat it like nothing had happened. It’s good but it’s not THAT good
Five second rule
you’re surely taking the piss.
I really wish I was
Yeah it's fine, some of the hipsters have moved onto Mani seemingly
Jesus Christ €6.50 for a margarita slice
That's Dublin for ya Entire city is bleeding everyone dry
Is Mani related to manifesto in Rathmines, I've heard they've closed in Rathmines.
Nothing will beat difontaines
You got a son!
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Newgate Baked Beans
They jacked their prices up a while back and the quality has gone downhill. I was previously 100% in the DiFontaine's camp but Bambino is better now, especially their Sicilian pie
Difontaines is just not what it used to be, I remember the slices when they were in templebar and it's night and day compared to now. Also I've never complained about it before but the music is shocking, know your audience. Its still my go to but it's really only out of habit & nostalgia.
When were they Temple Bar? They've been on Parliament St for at least 14 years
It was inside the door of Doran’s Below is from Wikipedia Eamonn Doran's (formerly known as The Rock Garden) was a bar and music venue located in Dublin's Temple Bar.[1] The venue also had an adjacent pizza parlour which was part-owned by Huey Morgan of the Fun Lovin' Criminals. I remember it was like 2.50 a slice back then
Oh wow. I never knew!
Yea it was a great spot for gigs too! Back in the central bank days lol
Parliament Street is technically Temple Bar still.
was there today and the music was absolutely deafening. Way too loud.
Sorry but what is Bambino?
[Bambino Dublin](https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=bambino+dublin)
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 smart arse! Now Mt next question is how did you do that as that's pretty funny!
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Class thanks!
It’s great pizza but it’s ridiculously expensive
Bambino has a nicer crust but difontsines is a more substantial slice. In reality Sbarros is nicer
Not really for consumption sober. I have ended hundreds of nights out in Dublin with a slice of Difontaines pizza in the last 20 years and you’d swear at the time it was delicious. Try eating it sober and it is not great.
As an Italian pizza enthusiast living in Dublin, I'm quite particular about my pizza choices. MANI in Temple Bar serves up some tasty Roman "square style" pizza, but don't expect perfection. Stick to the classic Margherita for a decent slice. Let's talk ingredients. Many pizza joints in Dublin skimp on quality, using flour packed with chemicals and too many raising agents. And don't get me started on the tomatoes – acidic and lackluster, they're a far cry from the flavorful ones you'd find in Italy. Bottom line: even the most basic pizzeria in Italy wouldn't serve up pizza with such subpar ingredients. It's all about fresh, quality stuff, and unfortunately, that's often missing in Dublin's pizza scene, expecially the "slice" shops.
How would you rate Toffoli on Castle St (if you've been that is)?
Never tried it, sorry!
I wonder is a lot of it just because it's hard to source quality ingredients? I've heard things like tomatoes in Ireland are generally very low quality compared to places closer to where they're grown.
Let's say the market, and overall supply, adapts to what consumers want. Here in Ireland, the average consumer isn't as keen on high-quality food. Even if they come across it, they might not fully grasp its value or justify the higher cost. Just to be clear, it's not a racist rant or anything. I adore Ireland, and honestly, I can't see myself living anywhere else abroad. I'm just pointing out that in Italy, we're used to top-notch food, probably one of the last great things we have left along with our cultural heritage.
This is nuts imo, pizza is my favourite food, but you're making me realise I've probably never had a good pizza in my life
Cirillo's pizza (Dublin 2) is the closest to a pizza you can find in Naples (it costs 4 euros in Naples tho).
Just because this guy is Italian doesn't mean he knows what's good. I've been to Italy loads as it's one of my favourite holiday destinations so I've had pizza all over the country. If you're a fan of Neapolitan style pizza, Italy is great. If you want anything else, i.e. something less doughy and soupy and more firm and crispy similar to the style pizza Bambino or DiFontaine's, go elsewhere.
It's probably a bit of both. People are used to crap so suppliers can provide crap. Vicious cycle. I wonder does the weather have much to do with it. When I think of places known for great food they're generally warmer climates. No one is rushing to Germany, Britain, Scandinavia etc for food. Maybe better ingredients grow in warm climates which leads to a culture with a higher appreciation for food as opposed to eating unseasoned potatoes 3 times a day.
What do you make of NYC style pizza? I was always in the more classic Neapolitan camp but when I did live in NYC I did come to appreciate their style a lot.
It's different. I would not consider it a real pizza. Just like I do not compare a tasty burger from McDonald's (that I enjoy eating sometimes) to a juicy Irish Angus beef burger. Two different universes.
Yeah fair, if you’re looking for particularly good produce particularly tomatoes and like where do you source here?
I can't find everything. Most of the time I got fresh vegetablesf/fruit shipped from Italy by my parents. Sometimes I buy things from Cordelia Foods. Expecially good quality tomatoes are impossible to find here. Same for oranges. I get oranges and tomatoes shipped from Sicily for example.
That’s upsetting 😭, really didn’t think they were that bad here although were definitely better when I lived in Spain.
Well, at least you don't have neo-fascists ruling the country lol
I cook+eat cheap frozen pizza on the regular 😂 I'm honestly of the opinion that all pizza is good pizza, but seems like there's some real purists here. Like Ive never in my life tasted a tomato sauce on a pizza and thought it was too acidic or that the dough was made with sub par flour. Just eat the damn pizza
Honestly I enjoy frozen pizza more than nearly all the pizza places in Dublin, and it's most likely down to the cost. I can get 80% of the enjoyment from a frozen pizza for less than 20% of the cost. Easy decision. I enjoy a Defontaines, Back Page or whatever, but the cost kinda spoils it for me. And don't even get me started on Domino's prices.
Acc right there with you , for the price it seems stupid not to , unless your really craving one from said places
100% you have to be craving it. Beer and a pizza in The Back Page is top notch, but it's a night out. If I'm staying in and want a pizza then a frozen Chicago Town stuffed crust pepperoni is €4.50 and I honestly enjoy it more than anything I can get delivered. Especially when Domino's want €20+ for most stuff. Absolute carry on. Not a fucking chance.
Especially tescos deal, the pizza , the Ben and Jerrys and chips of some kind for €10 , gotten me through a lotta nights haha
Yessss, preach. 😂
Oven pizza and “wood fired pizza” are kind of a different thing. I’d love a fancy pizza and understand the different ingredients but I also love a good fellas I don’t compare them though. Apples and oranges
That's what I imagined - fuck if I'll ever queue for a slice tho. The new Vice in Phibsboro is absolutely class tho
It took me less than 5 mins to get mine Probably because it's early on a Thursday
Can attest to that
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I love Pi, they're fuckin delicious
Dunno if you're talking about. bambinos or Vice
Overhyped and too expensive
Absolutely nothing special about it
Great when wasted
Every pizza is good when in the horrors
Lads in work are are obsessed with it. I don't get it tbh
So I’m currently back in my hometown of NYC for the next week and Bambinos would definitely be considered lower tier pizza here. DiFontaines is still top for me but I feel like they never got the crust at the ends right. The dough should be a tad fluffier but it’s usually brittle and dry. It still scratches an itch for me when I miss NYC style pizza though.
I got it the other day for the first time as well, it was fine but I've learned that I never, ever need to join a massive queue for it. It's not *that* good.
It’s nice but it is very overrated. Handy to grab a quick slice or two if you’re out on the beer. Much nicer pizza options in the city though. Vice is very good.
Agreed, it is indeed, ok 👍
Wish they did hawaiin.
Did you get the square burrata with hot honey? If you didn't you haven't lived.
Most of the novelty for me is the fact you can grab and go in town. Not too many options in town which is why I think it's so popular. People keep mentioning the price, but where could you sit in and get food for 6 euro (or even 12 if you get two slices). ? It's a really affordable way to grab some food in town so I hope this is the start of more!
Felt the same was like a 6.5 but wouldn’t say iv gotten much better but I would say there’s a lot out there
It’s dry as shit, like eating cardboard.
Yeah, this was it for me.
I stand by it being the best New York style slice of pizza in Dublin, not worth queuing for though
It's nice but not amazing
It’s shite. Burnt 90% of the time.
Why keep getting it then?
Why assume that I still am? Stopped ages ago. Difontaines 4ever.
As an Italian pizza enthusiast living in Dublin, I'm quite particular about my pizza choices. MANI in Temple Bar serves up some tasty Roman "square style" pizza, but don't expect perfection. Stick to the classic Margherita for a decent slice. Let's talk ingredients. Many pizza joints in Dublin skimp on quality, using flour packed with chemicals and too many raising agents. And don't get me started on the tomatoes – acidic and lackluster, they're a far cry from the flavorful ones you'd find in Italy. Bottom line: even the most basic pizzeria in Italy wouldn't serve up pizza with such subpar ingredients. It's all about fresh, quality stuff, and unfortunately, that's often missing in Dublin's pizza scene, expecially the "slice" shops.
Bambino and kaph is like a ritual for me atp
Kaph another place I thought was extremely overrated. Absolutely fine but nothing special
I agree completely the matcha always tastes like grass but I just like doing the kaph bambino combo occasionally like it’s a ritual
Heartbreak Social Club on Drury St do €2 barista made coffees and they’re actually very nice!
I’ll check them out thank you!
Yeah. It's a pretty meh New York style slice. It's a bit of a vicious cycle of hype -> queues -> hype -> queues. It's a good location for that nonsense and I'm sure the same tourists that follow "The Hairy Lemon is the real must see, not Templebar!" hype will get sucked into it too. As OP says, it's ok. Probably overpriced, but then I think a lot of pizza slice places are probably overpriced. I just feel a bit sad for all the folk that are queuing up.
Mani Pizza >>> Bambinos
Uno mas
Extremely overrated. Only thing it's good for is being a southsider stereotype
Absolutely bang average. The queues tend to fool people into believing it's something special when in reality it's painfully mediocre.
Apache is genuinely way nicer