Thats Amore Malahide
Malahide Village, Malahide
Restaurant in Malahide, Ireland
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Thats Amore Malahide is a practical choice for a casual local meal in the village, especially when easy planning matters more than awards or a formal service format. First-timers should treat it as a convenient neighbourhood option, while Bon Appetit, Ribeye Steakhouse, Sette Pizzeria & Trattoria are clearer fits for more specific dining briefs.
About Thats Amore Malahide
Thats Amore Malahide is a Malahide option to consider when the main planning questions are direct: what days it opens, how late it runs, whether the dress code fits the meal you have in mind. Information on menu format, pricing, awards, chef identity, or service style is not available.
The clearest facts are its schedule and dress code. Thats Amore Malahide is closed on Monday and Tuesday, then opens from 12:30 PM Wednesday through Sunday, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday. The dress code is smart casual, which gives the visit a little structure without implying a formal or high-ceremony format.
Choose it for timing and dress-code fit
The safest way to frame Thats Amore Malahide is as a Malahide choice where timing and basic planning details matter. Details on awards, price band, chef-led positioning, seat count, or tasting-menu format are not available, so it should not be presented as a destination splurge on that basis. If you are comparing options for a more clearly occasion-led meal, Bon Appetit is another Malahide restaurant to consider.
Other named options in the wider Malahide decision set include Ribeye Steakhouse and Sette Pizzeria & Trattoria. Those comparisons are useful mainly for narrowing the kind of evening you want before deciding. Thats Amore Malahide is recommended based on its hours, location in Malahide, smart-casual dress.
Timing is the practical advantage
The opening pattern is the most useful planning detail: closed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30 to 9 PM; open Friday and Saturday from 12:30 to 9:30 PM; and open Sunday from 12:30 to 8 PM. That makes it more suitable for Wednesday-to-Sunday plans than for early-week visitors.
Details on seat count, private-room setup, booking difficulty, or group policy are not available, so larger parties should check directly before making firm plans. The same caution applies to menu specifics, dietary accommodations, take-out, delivery, prices, drinks.
Bottom line: consider Thats Amore Malahide when the brief is a Malahide meal that fits a Wednesday-to-Sunday schedule and a smart-casual dress code. Awards, pricing, chef credentials, menu format, or special services are not detailed. For a broader scan before committing, use the Malahide restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 12 Townyard Ln, Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36 XK81, Ireland
- Website
- thatsamoremalahide.com
- Phone
- +35318456278
The take
The Take
The Vibe
That's Amore sits tucked off Malahide's main strip on a quiet lane, and that slightly removed address sets the tone. The restaurant leans into classic trattoria ritual rather than contemporary quick-turnover formats: meals are paced deliberately, courses unfold in sequence and the overall effect is calm and unhurried. The service and dining rhythm favor lingering conversations and the full arc of an Italian meal, giving the room a relaxed, quietly charming character that suits local families and neighbours who value dinner as an occasion rather than a convenience.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood trattoria built around the evening meal, making it an ideal spot for relaxed dinners with family or a low-key date night. The focus on the full sequence of antipasti, primi, secondi and dolci encourages longer stays at the table, so it suits groups who want to savour a multi-course experience rather than a quick bite. Locals and commuters who eat close to home will find it comfortable for routine dining, and the unhurried pace makes it less suited to rushed lunch stops.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the trattoria grammar: start with bread and an antipasti selection, then order pasta as a distinct primo course rather than as a shared plate. The menu highlights fresh pasta and wood-fired pizza, and the spaghetti with crab meat is a signature choice — pace courses so the pasta gets the attention it deserves. Finish the sequence with a secondo if you want a heartier course, then dolce to close. Expect to stay at the table; the kitchen designs its dishes for a measured, multi-course meal rather than rapid turnover.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, rustic trattoria atmosphere with cozy coastal village charm and attentive hospitality.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- fresh pasta
- wood-fired pizza
- spaghetti with crab meat
Planning details
Location
12 Townyard Ln, Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36 XK81, Ireland · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ribeye Steakhouse, Notable alternative
- Sette Pizzeria & Trattoria, Notable alternative
- Bon Appetit, Modern Cuisine, €€
- Indie Spice Grill, Notable alternative
- Everest Kitchen, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Malahide
Thats Amore Malahide is the lower-friction pick if the goal is a casual village meal without a heavily defined format. Ribeye Steakhouse is a better match for diners who specifically want steak, while Sette Pizzeria & Trattoria gives a clearer pizzeria and trattoria brief. Choose Thats Amore when the group wants flexibility; choose the peers when the cuisine decision is already made.
Bon Appetit is the stronger special-occasion comparison because it carries a Modern Cuisine label and €€ price signal. Thats Amore Malahide makes more sense for an easier weeknight or weekend meal where service warmth and convenience matter more than a polished dining-room arc. If value is judged by ceremony and culinary ambition, Bon Appetit has the clearer case; if value is judged by simplicity, Thats Amore is the more relaxed option.
Indie Spice Grill and Everest Kitchen are better cross-shops when the group wants a more spice-led meal outside the immediate Malahide set. They are not like-for-like village dinner substitutes, but they are useful alternatives if Thats Amore is full or if the table wants a stronger cuisine direction.
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Compare Thats Amore Malahide
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thats Amore Malahide | Malahide | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Ribeye Steakhouse | Malahide | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Sette Pizzeria & Trattoria | Malahide | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Bon Appetit | Malahide | Modern Cuisine | €€ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Indie Spice Grill | Swords | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Everest Kitchen | Swords | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thats Amore Malahide good for solo dining?
Seating format or solo-dining setup is not detailed. If you are planning to go alone, Thats Amore Malahide opens from 12:30 PM Wednesday through Sunday and is closed Monday and Tuesday.
What should a first-timer know about Thats Amore Malahide?
Plan around its hours: closed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30 to 9 PM; Friday and Saturday from 12:30 to 9:30 PM; and Sunday from 12:30 to 8 PM. The location is Malahide, the dress code is smart casual.
Can Thats Amore Malahide accommodate groups?
Details on seat count, private-room setup, or group policy are not available. Groups should check directly before assuming availability, especially for Friday or Saturday evening plans.
Is Thats Amore Malahide good for a special occasion?
It may suit your plans if the Malahide location, smart-casual dress code, opening hours fit what you need. Information on awards, price, chef, or formal service format is not available, so it should not be treated as a confirmed high-end occasion booking on that basis.
What time is best for Thats Amore Malahide?
Hours start at 12:30 PM Wednesday through Sunday, with the latest closing times on Friday and Saturday at 9:30 PM. Choose the time that best fits your schedule, confirm directly if you need details beyond the published hours.
