Italian · Portobello, Co. Dublin
I Monelli Authentic Italian Restaurant
Closed now Opens today at 17:00
Opening hours
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| Monday | 17:00 – 22:00 |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 17:00 – 22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00 – 22:00 |
| Friday today | 17:00 – 22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00 – 22:00 |
| Sunday | 17:00 – 22:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directions1 Portobello Road, Portobello, Co. Dublin, D08 E0C0
- CuisineItalian
- Price€€
- Nearest stationDublin Pearse Station · 2.0 km
About I Monelli
I Monelli is an Italian restaurant on Portobello Road in Portobello, Co. Dublin. Expect Italian comfort food — think fresh pasta, antipasti and classic desserts like tiramisù.
It sits about 80 m from Irish Jewish Museum — roughly a 1-minute walk. Public transport is handy: Dublin Pearse Station station lies roughly 2.0 km from the door. It is one of 169 places to eat we list in Portobello. Nearby, First Draft Coffee & Wine is only 170 m down the road.
It is listed as catering for vegetarian diets. It opens 6 days a week from 5pm to 10pm and is closed on Tuesday.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Italian |
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| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Address | 1 Portobello Road, Portobello, Co. Dublin, D08 E0C0 |
| Eircode | D08 E0C0 |
| Vegetarian options | Yes |
| Vegan options | No |
| Open | 6 days a week · 30 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Dublin Pearse Station (2.0 km) |
| Nearby landmark | Irish Jewish Museum (80 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 2.3 km (city centre) |
| Coordinates | 53.33005, -6.26903 |
Menu highlights
What to order at I Monelli
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€8
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Toasted sourdough, vine tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil
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€14.50
Antipasto Misto
Parma ham, salame, mortadella, olives, pecorino
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€17
Tagliatelle al Ragù
Slow-cooked beef and pork ragù
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€17
Spaghetti Carbonara
Guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino romano, black pepper
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€11.50
Calamari Fritti
Lightly fried squid, lemon and garlic aioli
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€9
Arancini
Crispy saffron risotto balls with mozzarella and tomato sugo
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around 6pm on Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for italian venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 17:00 – 22:00
- Sunset in Portobello today: 19:00
- Best time for a quieter table: 4pm or after 8pm
- One of 169 places to eat in Portobello
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Where is I Monelli?
I Monelli is located at 1 Portobello Road, Portobello, Co. Dublin, D08 E0C0. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is I Monelli open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 17:00 – 22:00.
What time does I Monelli close tonight?
It is currently closed. Opens today at 17:00.
What other restaurants are near I Monelli?
The closest alternatives are First Draft Coffee & Wine (170 m), Mart Lennox St (180 m) and Brindle (180 m).
What is the nearest train station?
Dublin Pearse Station is about 2.0 km away, roughly 25 minutes on foot.
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