Aperitivo
Mansion House A, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Aperitivo works for a relaxed Dublin date, casual celebration, or drinks-led evening rather than a high-stakes destination dinner. The smarter play is dinner for atmosphere, while daytime works better when convenience matters more than occasion weight.
About Aperitivo
Is Aperitivo in Dublin worth considering? The verified details are limited, so the safest way to judge it is by timing and dress code rather than by unverified claims about cuisine, price, awards, signature dishes, or service style. Aperitivo is open Wednesday to Friday from 5–11 PM and Saturday to Sunday from 12–11 PM; it is closed Monday and Tuesday. The dress code is smart casual.
Go for verified opening times, not unconfirmed restaurant claims
The practical reason to consider Aperitivo is direct: its confirmed schedule gives you evening availability from Wednesday through Sunday, with earlier opening on Saturday and Sunday. There are no verified details here for awards, chef lead, price tier, menu format, signature dishes, seating style, or drinks programme, so do not build the decision around those specifics.
For a special occasion, keep the plan flexible unless you have confirmed the details directly. Aperitivo may suit a Dublin outing where the timing and smart-casual dress code fit your plans, but the available verified information does not support more specific claims about the room, food style, or level of formality. If you are comparing options, Hawksmoor, Pacino's, Carluccio's, Boeuf & Coq, Ka Shing are other named venues to consider depending on what you want from the meal.
Weekend daytime is possible; evenings are clearly available Wednesday to Sunday
Aperitivo is not open Monday or Tuesday. From Wednesday to Friday, the confirmed hours are 5–11 PM. On Saturday and Sunday, the confirmed hours are 12–11 PM, which makes a daytime visit possible, though no separate lunch menu, lunch pricing, or lunch service details are verified here.
Couples, solo diners, small groups should treat the verified information as a planning baseline rather than a full description of the experience. Check the current details directly before relying on specifics such as menu, price, booking requirements, accessibility, dietary accommodations, or takeaway and delivery. For broader Dublin planning, use our full Dublin restaurants guide, then cross-check nearby categories in our Dublin bars guide and our Dublin experiences guide if the meal is only part of the night.
Planning details
- Location
- 47 Nassau St, Dublin, D02 P285, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- aperitivo.ie
- Phone
- +35315392919
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Aperitivo leans into the northern Italian pre-dinner ritual while feeling thoroughly Dublin in its rhythms. The room is geared for early-evening socialising — think drinks with sharing plates eaten standing or at low tables — and sits on busy Nassau Street, drawing a mixed crowd of academics, office workers, tourists and locals. It trades formalities for conviviality: service is casual, pacing is sociable, and the atmosphere tilts lively as people gather before heading on to dinner or the theatre. Expect a compact, approachable energy rather than a long, sit-down meal.
Best For
This is a go-to spot for punctuating an evening rather than anchoring an entire night out. Aperitivo performs best in the hour before dinner: a place to meet colleagues after work, gather friends for a pre-theatre drink, or squeeze in an early-date aperitif. Its Nassau Street location makes it convenient for city-centre plans and museum or gallery visits, and the small-plates format encourages sharing and sampling — ideal when you want something gratifying but light before your next stop.
Ordering Tips
Treat Aperitivo as a small-plates destination: order drinks alongside a selection of shareable bites rather than planning a full-course meal. The menu’s signature items — carbonara, arancini and cacio e pepe — are natural anchors for a tasting-style round. Because Nassau Street is busy and venues here often benefit from walk-in traffic, the guide recommends booking ahead if you have a fixed plan, especially on Thursday and Friday evenings. Expect to eat standing or at low tables and to move at aperitivo pace: social and swift.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Pacino's, Notable alternative
- Hawksmoor, Notable alternative
- Boeuf & Coq, Notable alternative
- Ka Shing, Notable alternative
- Carluccio's, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Choose Aperitivo when the priority is a relaxed city-centre evening with low booking friction. Hawksmoor is the stronger pick for a bigger celebration or business dinner because it carries more obvious occasion weight, while Pacino's is the closer cross-shop if the brief is Italian-leaning and informal.
For value and ease, Aperitivo sits closer to Carluccio's than to a splurge restaurant: better for a flexible plan than a meal that needs a long menu narrative. Boeuf & Coq makes more sense when the group wants a clearer dinner format, while Aperitivo is better when drinks, timing, a social room matter more than a defined dining occasion.
If availability is the deciding factor, Aperitivo should be easier to work into a Dublin night than higher-demand occasion restaurants. Ka Shing is the better alternative when the group wants a different cuisine direction and a more meal-first plan; Aperitivo is the safer call for a lighter, conversational evening.
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full Aperitivo guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Aperitivo
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Aperitivo | Dublin | No published awards |
| Pacino's | Dublin | No published awards |
| Hawksmoor | Dublin | Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 Michelin Plate2025 World's Best Steaks 25 Best Burgers · #82025 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #232025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #668The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #426 |
| Boeuf & Coq | Dublin | No published awards |
| Ka Shing | Dublin | No published awards |
| Carluccio's | Dublin | No published awards |
.png?width=1200&quality=80)
How Aperitivo Dublin compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Aperitivo?
The verified dress code is smart casual. Keep the outfit neat and relaxed rather than highly formal, adjust for the timing of your visit in Dublin.
Is lunch or dinner better at Aperitivo?
Dinner is clearly available Wednesday to Sunday during the confirmed hours. Saturday and Sunday opening begins at 12 PM, so a daytime visit is possible, but no separate lunch menu, lunch pricing, or lunch-specific service details are verified here.
Is Aperitivo good for a special occasion?
It may work if the confirmed hours and smart-casual dress code suit your plans, but there are no verified details here about awards, menu format, price, private dining, or a particular occasion style. For something you need to plan tightly, confirm the details directly before booking; Hawksmoor is another named option to compare.
