La Caverna menu
Italian restaurant and wine bar in Temple Bar: pasta, pizza, steak and lamb shank, a full vegan menu, an early bird, set menus, Christmas menus and a long Italian wine list.
Good to know
Allergies
The regular menus carry no allergen information, so ask staff. The Christmas menus list allergens as numbers, which we show as words. If you have an allergy, tell staff before you order.
Diets
Items marked (V) on the Christmas menus are the venue's own vegetarian labels.
Charges
A 12% service charge is added to Christmas bookings and a non-refundable deposit of €10 per person applies.
Times
From the last week of November only the Christmas lunch and dinner set menus are served.
About this menu
Dishes, prices and labels are based on the venue's menus (Menus on lacaverna.ie, November 2026) and can change. The venue says menu items and prices can change with supplier availability. The venue's own website gives the address as Fownes Street, not Drury Street.
Dietary menus
Only the dishes that suit you, in one list.
Showing matches from every menu.
Christmas lunch menu
€49.95 per person. Lunch bookings from 12:00 to 2:30pm. Dessert is chosen from the dessert menu on the day.
Starters
Chef's Festive Zuppa
A rich homemade soup celebrating the comforting flavours of the festive season. Served with warm Italian ciabatta.
V
Allergens: gluten
Bruschetta of the Season
Juicy beef tomatoes and torn basil with garlic, atop fresh mozzarella, on rustic Italian ciabatta bread.
V
Allergens: gluten, milk
The Christmas Catch
Cajun-inspired calamari, fried in a flavourful batter, with spicy garlic aioli.
Allergens: gluten, fish, molluscs, sulphites
Fireside Chicken Wings
Chicken wings served with blue cheese sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, celery, sesame, sulphites
The Italian Winter Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, croutons, parmigiano, char-grilled chicken and bacon.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, fish, mustard
Main dishes
The Butcher's Christmas Cut
35 day dry aged 8oz Angus striploin steak, served with roasted vegetables, chunky fries, and pepper sauce or garlic butter.
Allergens: soya, milk, sulphites
Slow-Braised Celebration Lamb
Slow-braised tender lamb shank served with mashed potatoes, rosemary, a red wine sauce and a side of roasted vegetables.
Allergens: soya, celery, sulphites
Golden Chicken Supreme
Corn-fed chicken supreme wrapped in crispy prosciutto atop mashed potatoes and finished with a creamy truffle sauce.
Allergens: milk, sulphites
The Grand Catch
Pan-seared monkfish served over smooth mashed potatoes and creamy dill sauce.
Allergens: fish, molluscs, milk, celery, sulphites
Italian specials (choose any dish as your main)
Penne Arrabiata
A spicy bath of garlic, cherry tomatoes, red chilli peppers, spring onions and fresh basil.
V
Allergens: gluten, eggs, celery, sulphites
Penne Primavera
Pomodoro and creamy white wine sauce with broccoli, white onions, mixed peppers, asparagus, olives, tomatoes and mushrooms.
V
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, celery, sulphites
Tagliatelle Burrata Napoletana
Tomato based sauce with fresh garlic, basil and a hint of chilli.
V
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, celery, sulphites
Tagliatelle Pollo Siciliana
Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions and mushrooms in a creamy white wine sauce.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, sulphites
Spaghetti Bolognese
An Italian classic.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, celery, sulphites
Spaghetti Carbonara
Smoked bacon, parmesan, egg yolk, cracked pepper and a touch of cream.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, sulphites
Tagliatelle Manzo
Seasoned beef, chilli, onion, olives, tomatoes and garlic in a rich red wine sauce.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, celery, sulphites
Spaghetti Nduja & Prawns
Sun-dried tomatoes, olives, mixed peppers, prawns and Nduja in a white wine and pesto sauce.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, sulphites, crustaceans
Beef Lasagne
Home-made Italian style lasagne served with your choice of house fries or mixed salad.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, celery, sulphites
Italian Risotto
Risotto with char-grilled chicken, wild mushrooms and spring onion in a creamy sauce.
Allergens: gluten, milk, sulphites
Pizza Napoletana
Our homage to the classic. Tomato sauce, diced mozzarella and fresh basil.
V
Allergens: gluten, milk
Giardiniera
Tomato sauce, diced mozzarella, mushrooms, mixed peppers, red onion and broccoli.
V
Allergens: gluten, milk
Pizza alla Diavola
Hot and spicy. Tomato sauce, diced mozzarella, spicy pepperoni and fresh chilli.
Allergens: gluten, milk, sulphites
Carne Pizza
Smokey bacon, tender grilled chicken, ham and spicy pepperoni, layered atop tomato sauce and diced mozzarella.
Allergens: gluten, milk, sulphites
Prosciutto e Rucola
Tomato sauce, diced mozzarella, prosciutto, fresh rocket leaves and parmigiano.
Allergens: gluten, milk, sulphites
Christmas vegan lunch menu
€49.95 per person. Lunch bookings from 12:00 to 2:30pm. Dessert is chosen from the vegan dessert selection.
Starters
Chef's Festive Zuppa
A rich homemade soup celebrating the comforting flavours of the festive season. Served with warm Italian ciabatta.
VG
Allergens: gluten
Vegan Bruschetta of the Season
Juicy beef tomatoes and torn basil with garlic, on rustic Italian ciabatta bread.
VG
Allergens: gluten
Vegan Rustic Garlic Bread
With or without vegan cheese.
VG
Allergens: gluten
Fireside Cauliflower Wings
Home-made vegan sweet chilli wings with a side of vegan cajun mayo.
VG
Allergens: gluten, nuts, celery, sesame
The Italian Vegan Winter Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, croutons, broccoli, onion, asparagus, champignon and wild mushrooms, topped with vegan cheese.
VG
Allergens: gluten, celery, sesame
Main dishes
Vegan Italian Risotto
Sauteed broccoli, onions, mixed peppers, asparagus, olives, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms in a tomato based sauce, topped with vegan cheese.
VG
Allergens: celery, sulphites
Vegan Penne Primavera
Sauteed broccoli, onions, mixed peppers, asparagus, olives, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms in a tomato based sauce, topped with a dash of vegan cream.
VG
Allergens: gluten, celery, sulphites
Schnitzel alla Milanese
On a bed of mashed potatoes with a vegan creamy mushroom sauce. Accompanied with grilled asparagus.
VG
Allergens: gluten, soya
Vegan Lasagne al Forno
Home-made traditional Italian lasagne, filled with roasted vegetables and vegan mozzarella. With a side of fries or mixed salad.
VG
Allergens: gluten, peanuts, nuts, sulphites
Vegan Giardiniera Pizza
Tomato sauce, diced vegan mozzarella, mushrooms, mixed peppers, red onion and broccoli.
VG
Allergens: gluten
Early bird menu
Served daily until 6pm. 2 courses €31.95, 3 courses €39.95. Dessert is chosen from the dessert menu.
Starters
Chef's Home-Made Soup
Served with warm Italian bread.
La Caverna Flat Garlic Bread
Italian bread with garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Chicken Wings
Try our spicy wings. They are to die for.
Cajun Calamari
Fried in a spicy batter and served with spicy garlic aioli.
Caprese Salad
Beef tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, torn basil and extra virgin olive oil.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, croutons, parmigiano, chicken and bacon.
Main courses
Beef Lasagne
Home-made traditional Italian style lasagne served with fries or salad.
Italian Risotto
A traditional risotto with prawns, scallops, wild mushrooms and spring onion in black truffle cream sauce.
Striploin Steak
Supplement of €6.95 applies.
Supreme Chicken
Supplement of €6.95 applies.
Fillet of Monkfish
Supplement of €6.95 applies.
Pasta
Penne Arrabiata
Penne Primavera
Tagliatelle Pollo Siciliana
Tagliatelle Manzo
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Nduja & Prawns
Pizza
Pizza Napoletana
Giardiniera
Pizza Alla Diavola
Carne Pizza
Prosciutto e Rucola
Vegan early bird menu
Served daily until 6pm. 2 courses €31.95, 3 courses €39.95. Dessert is chosen from the vegan dessert selection.
Starters
Chef's Home-Made Soup
Served with warm Italian ciabatta bread.
VG
La Caverna Flat Garlic Bread
Italian bread with garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
VG
Vegan Bruschetta Pomodoro
Fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic on crusty Italian bread with extra virgin olive oil.
VG
Vegan Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, croutons and sauteed vegetables with vegan cheese.
VG
Cauliflower Wings
Sweet chilli cauliflower wings with vegan cajun mayo.
VG
Main courses
Vegan Schnitzel
Served atop mashed potatoes with vegan creamy mushroom sauce and grilled asparagus.
VG
Vegan Risotto
Sauteed broccoli, onions, peppers, asparagus, olives and mushrooms in a tomato sauce.
VG
Vegan Penne Primavera
Sauteed broccoli, onions, peppers, asparagus, olives, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms in a tomato sauce.
VG
Vegan Lasagne
Home-made traditional vegan lasagne served with fries or salad.
VG
Vegan Giardiniera Pizza
Tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella, mushrooms, mixed peppers, red onion and broccoli.
VG
Set menu
€60 per person, served daily. Includes sharing home-made garlic bread, a starter, a main and dessert from the dessert menu.
Starters
Chef's Home-Made Soup
Served with warm Italian ciabatta bread.
Chicken Wings
Served with blue cheese sauce and sesame seeds.
Cajun Calamari
Fried in a spicy batter and served with spicy garlic aioli.
Italian Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, croutons, parmigiano, chicken and bacon.
Italian specials
Angus Striploin Steak
35 day dry aged 8oz steak served with roasted vegetables, chunky fries and your choice of pepper sauce or garlic butter.
Lamb Shank
Served with mashed potatoes, rosemary red wine sauce and mixed vegetables.
La Caverna Supreme Chicken
Wrapped in crispy prosciutto and finished with black truffle and wild mushroom sauce.
Fillet of Monkfish
Served with mashed potatoes, pea puree and creamy mango sauce.
Pasta
Penne Arrabiata
Penne Primavera
Tagliatelle Burrata Napoletana
Tagliatelle Pollo Siciliana
Tagliatelle Manzo
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Nduja & Prawns
Italian Risotto
Beef Lasagne
Pizza
Pizza Napoletana
Giardiniera
Pizza Alla Diavola
Carne Pizza
Prosciutto e Rucola
Vegan set menu
€55 per person, served daily. Includes sharing home-made garlic bread, a starter, a main and a vegan dessert.
Starters
Chef's Home-Made Soup
Served with warm Italian ciabatta bread.
VG
La Caverna Flat Garlic Bread
Italian bread with garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
VG
Vegan Bruschetta Pomodoro
Fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic on crusty Italian bread with extra virgin olive oil.
VG
Vegan Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, croutons and sauteed vegetables with vegan cheese.
VG
Cauliflower Wings
Sweet chilli cauliflower wings with vegan cajun mayo.
VG
Main courses
Vegan Schnitzel
Served atop mashed potatoes with vegan creamy mushroom sauce and grilled asparagus.
VG
Vegan Risotto
Broccoli, onions, peppers, asparagus, olives and mushrooms in a tomato sauce.
VG
Vegan Penne Primavera
Sauteed vegetables and mushrooms in a tomato sauce.
VG
Vegan Lasagne
Home-made traditional vegan lasagne served with fries or salad.
VG
Vegan Giardiniera Pizza
Tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella, mushrooms, mixed peppers, red onion and broccoli.
VG
Christmas dinner menu
€69.95 per person. Available from the last week of November throughout December. Dessert is chosen from the dessert menu on the day.
Starters
Chef's Festive Zuppa
A rich homemade soup celebrating the comforting flavours of the festive season. Served with warm Italian ciabatta.
V
Allergens: gluten
Bruschetta of the Season
Juicy beef tomatoes and torn basil with garlic, atop fresh mozzarella, on rustic Italian ciabatta bread.
V
Allergens: gluten, milk
The Christmas Catch
Tiger prawns with chilli and garlic butter. Served with ciabatta bread.
Allergens: gluten, fish, sulphites, crustaceans
Fireside Chicken Wings
Chicken wings served with blue cheese sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, celery, sesame, sulphites
The Italian Winter Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, croutons, parmigiano, char-grilled chicken and bacon.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, fish, mustard
Main dishes
The Butcher's Christmas Cut
35 day dry aged 8oz Angus striploin steak, served with roasted vegetables, chunky fries, and pepper sauce or garlic butter.
Allergens: soya, milk, sulphites
Slow-Braised Celebration Lamb
Slow-braised tender lamb shank served with mashed potatoes, rosemary, a red wine sauce and a side of roasted vegetables.
Allergens: soya, celery, sulphites
Golden Chicken Supreme
Corn-fed chicken supreme wrapped in crispy prosciutto atop roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus. Finished with black truffle and wild mushroom sauce.
Allergens: milk, sulphites
The Grand Catch
Pan-seared monkfish served over smooth mashed potatoes. Paired with green pea puree and creamy mango sauce.
Allergens: fish, molluscs, milk, celery, sulphites
Italian specials (choose any dish as your main)
Penne Arrabiata
A spicy bath of garlic, cherry tomatoes, red chilli peppers, spring onions and fresh basil.
V
Allergens: gluten, eggs, celery, sulphites
Penne Primavera
Pomodoro and creamy white wine sauce with broccoli, white onions, mixed peppers, asparagus, olives, tomatoes and mushrooms.
V
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, celery, sulphites
Tagliatelle Burrata Napoletana
Tomato based sauce with fresh garlic, basil and a hint of chilli.
V
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, celery, sulphites
Tagliatelle Pollo Siciliana
Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions and mushrooms in a creamy white wine sauce.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, sulphites
Spaghetti Bolognese
An Italian classic.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, celery, sulphites
Spaghetti Carbonara
Smoked bacon, parmesan, egg yolk, cracked pepper and a touch of cream.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, sulphites
Tagliatelle Manzo
Seasoned beef, chilli, onion, olives, tomatoes and garlic in a rich red wine sauce.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, celery, sulphites
Spaghetti Nduja & Prawns
Sun-dried tomatoes, olives, mixed peppers, prawns and Nduja in a white wine and pesto sauce.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, sulphites, crustaceans
Beef Lasagne
Home-made Italian style lasagne served with your choice of house fries or mixed salad.
Allergens: gluten, eggs, milk, celery, sulphites
Italian Risotto
Risotto with tiger prawns, scallops, wild mushrooms and spring onion in a black truffle sauce.
Allergens: gluten, fish, soya, celery, crustaceans
Pizza Napoletana
Our homage to the classic. Tomato sauce, diced mozzarella and fresh basil.
V
Allergens: gluten, milk
Giardiniera
Tomato sauce, diced mozzarella, mushrooms, mixed peppers, red onion and broccoli.
V
Allergens: gluten, milk
Pizza alla Diavola
Hot and spicy. Tomato sauce, diced mozzarella, spicy pepperoni and fresh chilli.
Allergens: gluten, milk, sulphites
Carne Pizza
Smokey bacon, tender grilled chicken, ham and spicy pepperoni, layered atop tomato sauce and diced mozzarella.
Allergens: gluten, milk, sulphites
Prosciutto e Rucola
Tomato sauce, diced mozzarella, prosciutto, fresh rocket leaves and parmigiano.
Allergens: gluten, milk, sulphites
Christmas vegan dinner menu
€69.95 per person. Available from the last week of November throughout December. Dessert is chosen from the vegan dessert selection.
Starters
Chef's Festive Zuppa
A rich homemade soup celebrating the comforting flavours of the festive season. Served with warm Italian ciabatta.
VG
Allergens: gluten
Vegan Bruschetta of the Season
Juicy beef tomatoes and torn basil with garlic, on rustic Italian ciabatta bread.
VG
Allergens: gluten
Vegan Rustic Garlic Bread
With or without vegan cheese.
VG
Allergens: gluten
Fireside Cauliflower Wings
Home-made vegan sweet chilli wings with a side of vegan cajun mayo.
VG
Allergens: gluten, nuts, celery, sesame
The Italian Vegan Winter Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, croutons, broccoli, onion, asparagus, champignon and wild mushrooms, topped with vegan cheese.
VG
Allergens: gluten, celery, sesame
Main dishes
Vegan Italian Risotto
Sauteed broccoli, onions, mixed peppers, asparagus, olives, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms in a tomato based sauce, topped with vegan cheese.
VG
Allergens: celery, sulphites
Vegan Penne Primavera
Sauteed broccoli, onions, mixed peppers, asparagus, olives, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms in a tomato based sauce, topped with a dash of vegan cream.
VG
Allergens: gluten, celery, sulphites
Schnitzel alla Milanese
On a bed of mashed potatoes with a vegan creamy mushroom sauce. Accompanied with grilled asparagus.
VG
Allergens: gluten, soya
Vegan Lasagne al Forno
Home-made traditional Italian lasagne, filled with roasted vegetables and vegan mozzarella. With a side of fries or mixed salad.
VG
Allergens: gluten, peanuts, nuts, sulphites
Vegan Giardiniera Pizza
Tomato sauce, diced vegan mozzarella, mushrooms, mixed peppers, red onion and broccoli.
VG
Allergens: gluten
A la carte menu
Served daily. Gluten-free pasta available on request.
Starters
Chef's Whispering Zuppa
€11.95Home-made soup served with warm Italian ciabatta.
Bruschetta al Pomodoro with Mozzarella
€13.95Fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic on rustic Italian bread.
La Caverna Flat Garlic Bread
€13.95Our homemade Italian garlic bread, stretched to perfection.
Cajun Calamari
€15.50Fried in a spicy batter and served with spicy garlic aioli.
Grilled Scallops
€18.50Seared scallops with mint chickpea puree and sriracha mayo.
Garlic Chilli Prawns
€15.50Tiger prawns with chilli and garlic butter, served with ciabatta.
Buffalo Chicken Wings
€15.95Chicken wings with blue cheese sauce and sesame seeds.
Italian Caesar Salad
€15.95Romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, croutons, parmigiano, chicken and bacon.
Main courses
Angus Striploin Steak
€42.9535 day dry aged 8oz steak served with roasted vegetables, chunky fries and pepper sauce or garlic butter.
Lamb Shank
€42.95Slow-braised lamb shank with mashed potatoes, rosemary red wine sauce and mixed vegetables.
La Caverna Supreme Chicken
€34.95Wrapped in crispy prosciutto and finished with black truffle and wild mushroom sauce.
Fillet of Monkfish
€39.95Pan-seared monkfish with mashed potatoes, pea puree and creamy mango sauce.
Pasta
Penne Arrabiata
€20.95Penne with garlic, cherry tomatoes, red chilli peppers and spring onions in olive oil and fresh basil.
Penne Primavera
€23.95Broccoli, onions, peppers, asparagus, olives, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms in a creamy white wine and tomato sauce.
Tagliatelle Burrata Napoletana
€24.95Rich tomato-based sauce with basil, garlic and chilli, crowned with buffalo burrata.
Tagliatelle Pollo Siciliana
€24.95Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions and mushrooms in a creamy white wine sauce.
Tagliatelle Manzo
€24.95Seasoned beef, chilli, onions, olives, fresh tomatoes and garlic in a rich red wine sauce.
Spaghetti Bolognese
€23.95A traditional slow-cooked meat sauce.
Spaghetti Carbonara
€23.95Smoked bacon, parmigiano, cracked black pepper and egg yolk in a velvety cream sauce.
Spaghetti Nduja & Prawns
€26.95Sun-dried tomatoes, olives, mixed peppers, prawns and nduja in a white wine and pesto sauce.
Italian Risotto
€33.95Traditional Italian risotto with prawns, scallops, wild mushrooms and spring onion in black truffle sauce.
Beef Lasagne
€28.95Home-made traditional lasagne crafted with 100% steak minced beef, served with fries or salad.
Pizza
Pizza Napoletana
€20.95Tomato sauce, diced mozzarella and fresh basil.
Giardiniera
€23.95Mushrooms, mixed peppers, red onion and broccoli over tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Pizza Alla Diavola
€24.95Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy pepperoni and fresh chillies.
Carne Pizza
€25.95Smokey bacon, grilled chicken, ham and spicy pepperoni over tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Prosciutto e Rucola
€25.95Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, rocket and parmigiano.
Side orders
Sauteed Onion & Mushrooms
€7.95Roasted Fresh Vegetables
€7.95Sauteed Tender Stem Broccoli
€7.95Roasted Baby Potatoes
€7.95Home-made Chunky Chips
€7.95Garlic Parmesan Fries
€7.95Mixed Salad
€7.95
Extras
Buffalo Burrata Cheese, 125g
€6.95Add burrata to any dish.
Extra Toppings
€2.00Champignon mushrooms, wild mushrooms, onions, spring onions, olives, mixed peppers, asparagus, anchovies, prawns or parmigiano. Price is per topping.
Add a Layer of Mozzarella
€2.00Add a Layer of Nduja
€4.00Extra Sauces
€2.50Gorgonzola sauce, buffalo sauce, spicy garlic mayo, cajun mayo or pepper sauce.
Garden of Vegan menu
Vegan a la carte, served daily
Starters
Chef's Whispering Zuppa
€11.95Home-made vegan soup served with warm Italian ciabatta.
VG
La Caverna Flat Garlic Bread
€13.95Italian garlic bread with extra virgin olive oil.
VG
Bruschetta Pomodoro
€12.95Fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic on crusty Italian bread with extra virgin olive oil.
VG
Cauliflower Wings
€12.95Sweet chilli cauliflower wings with vegan cajun mayo.
VG
Italian Caesar Salad
€15.95Vegan caesar dressing with romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, croutons and sauteed vegetables.
VG
Main courses
Schnitzel alla Milanese
€27.95Served with mashed potatoes, vegan creamy mushroom sauce and grilled asparagus.
VG
Italian Risotto
€23.95Sauteed broccoli, onions, peppers, asparagus, olives, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms in a tomato sauce.
VG
Penne Primavera
€23.95Sauteed vegetables and mushrooms in a tomato sauce with a touch of vegan cream.
VG
Lasagne al Forno
€28.95Home-made vegan lasagne filled with roasted vegetables and vegan mozzarella.
VG
Caesar Salad
€24.95Main size vegan caesar salad with sauteed vegetables and vegan cheese.
VG
Giardiniera Pizza
€23.95Tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella, mushrooms, mixed peppers, red onion and broccoli.
VG
Add-ons
Add a Layer of Vegan Mozzarella
€2.00VG
Desserts menu
Dessert menu
Desserts
Tiramisu al Cucchiaio
€13.95Our classic homemade tiramisu.
Pistachio Profiterol
€13.95Choux pastry filled with vanilla cream and topped with Sicilian pistachio cream.
Italian Temptation Cake
€13.95Cocoa sponge layered with chocolate and hazelnut cream, finished with vanilla ice cream.
Sticky Toffee Pudding
€13.95Served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Creme Brulee
€13.95Vanilla custard with a caramelized sugar crust.
Affogato
€8.95Creamy vanilla gelato served with a hot shot of espresso.
Vegan desserts
Sicilian Lemon Cheesecake
€13.95Vegan lemon cheesecake served with red berry sorbet.
VG
Belgian Chocolate Mousse Crumble
€13.95Belgian dark chocolate mousse with toasted hazelnuts and sorbet.
VG
Add a Shot of Italian Liqueur
€7.00Perfect with tiramisu, profiterol or affogato.
Cocktails and spirits menu
Cocktails, spirits, aperitifs and liqueurs
Cocktails
Aperol Spritz
€15.00Aperol, prosecco and soda water.
Cucumber & Elderflower Spritz
€15.00Fresh cucumber, elderflower liqueur, prosecco and soda water.
Limoncello Spritz
€15.00Limoncello, prosecco and soda water.
Hugo Spritz
€15.00Elderflower liqueur, prosecco, soda water and fresh mint.
Mimosa / Kir Royal / Bellini
€13.00Prosecco with orange juice, creme de cassis or peach puree.
Amaretto Sour
€15.00Amaretto liqueur, fresh lemon juice and egg white.
Negroni
€15.00Gin, Campari and sweet vermouth.
The Godfather
€15.00Whiskey and Amaretto.
Ciccio
€15.00Vodka, tonic, lime, brown sugar and fresh basil.
Espresso Martini
€15.00Vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso.
Cosmopolitan
€15.00Vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry and lime.
Mojito
€15.00Rum, lime, mint, sugar and soda. Strawberry also available.
Margarita
€15.00Tequila, lime and orange liqueur. Spicy also available.
Sex In The Cellar
€15.00Vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice and orange juice.
Long Island Iced Tea
€15.00A bold citrus cocktail finished with cola.
Old Fashioned
€15.00Bourbon, sugar, Angostura bitters and orange peel.
Barman's Special
€15.00Ask the bartender for the current special creation.
Non-alcoholic cocktails
€7.50Ask your server for today's alcohol-free options.
Fine Italian grappa and liqueurs
Amaretto, Caffo
€7.00Sambuca Secolare, Caffo
€7.00Vaccari Sambuca Black
€7.00Limoncello
€7.00Grappa di Teroldego Trentino, Bertagnolli
€8.00Grappino Bianco
€7.00K24 Koralis Riserva, Bertagnolli
€8.50Gi-Bi Grappa Brandy, Bertagnolli
€9.50Mos-Ros Brandy 10 Years, Bertagnolli
€15.00Vecchia Romagna Brandy
€8.50Amaro Averna Siciliano
€7.00Frangelico
€7.00
Vodka, gin, tequila and rum
Smirnoff
€7.00Absolut
€8.00Grey Goose
€10.00Gordon's Dry or Rose
€7.00Bombay Sapphire
€8.00Hendrick's
€10.00Olmeca Reposado
€7.00Don Julio Blanco
€10.00Bacardi
€7.00Captain Morgan
€7.00Sea Dog Dark
€7.00
Whiskey
Jameson
€7.00Bushmills The Original
€7.00Bushmills Black Bush
€8.00Powers Gold Label
€8.00Glendalough Double Barrel
€8.00Bushmills 10 Year Old
€9.00Bushmills 12 Year Old
€10.00Green Spot
€10.50Redbreast 15 Year Old
€15.00Jameson 18 Year Old
€30.00Johnnie Walker Red Label
€7.00The Famous Grouse
€7.00Jack Daniel's
€8.00Bulleit Bourbon
€8.00Johnnie Walker Blue Label
€30.00
Cognac, aperitifs and liqueurs
Hennessy VS
€9.00Remy Martin VSOP
€10.00Hennessy XO
€30.00Campari
€7.00Martini Extra Dry
€7.00Martini Bianco
€7.00Martini Rosso
€7.00Graham's Reserve Port
€8.00Sandeman 5 Star Port
€8.00Baileys
€7.00Kahlua
€7.00Cointreau
€9.00Tia Maria
€7.00Creme de Menthe
€7.00Creme de Cassis
€7.00Malibu
€7.00Southern Comfort
€7.00Peach Schnapps
€7.00Jagermeister
€7.00Pimm's
€7.00Italian dessert wine, Moscato
€9.00Glass. Bottle €55
Wine and champagne menu
House wines by the glass (bottle price in description), then bottles only
House wine by the glass
Da Vero (vegan)
€10.00Catarratto, Sicily. Organic Sicilian white. Bottle €37
Chardonnay IGT, Principato
€10.00Italy. Fresh, fruity and delicate. Bottle €37
Sauvignon Blanc IGT, Solstice Enoitalia
€11.00Italy. Gooseberry, lime and passionfruit. Bottle €40
Pinot Grigio DOC, Cecilia Beretta
€11.00Veneto. Pear and apricot. Bottle €40
Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOP, Citra-Abruzzo (rosé)
€11.00Ripe red cherries and fresh raspberries. Bottle €40
Da Vero Rosso (vegan)
€10.00Sicily. Organic red with black fruit and a hint of spice. Bottle €37
Merlot IGT, Cecilia Beretta
€10.00Veneto. Red berries, herbs and a smooth finish. Bottle €37
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC, Capitolo
€11.00Full-bodied with cherry, plum and gentle spice. Bottle €40
Chianti DOCG, Trambusti
€12.00Tuscany. Ripe cherry and a long finish. Bottle €42
Alcohol-free wine
Faber White, Sauvignon Blanc
€20.00Alcohol-free, Germany. Bottle only
Faber Red, Cabernet Sauvignon
€20.00Alcohol-free, Germany. Bottle only
White wine bottles
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC, Citra-Abruzzo
€45.00Italy. Dry, fresh and delicate
Pinot Grigio Black Label DOC, Pasqua
€50.00Delle Venezie. Pear, tropical fruit and hazelnut
Sauvignon Blanc, Cloud Factory
€50.00Marlborough, New Zealand. Lime and tropical fruit
Gavi di Gavi DOCG, Masseria dei Carmelitani
€55.00Piedmont. Soft, balanced and mineral
Sancerre AOP, Remy Pannier
€65.00Loire Valley, France. Lemon zest and bright pear
Red wine bottles
Primitivo Puglia IGT, Mandorla
€45.00Puglia. Plums, red fruit and spice
Rioja Reserva DOCa, Rioja Vega
€50.00Spain. Ripe fruit, toast and spice
Indio DOC, Bove
€55.00Abruzzo. Full-bodied and spiced
Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC, Pasqua
€65.00Verona. Wild cherry and redcurrant
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Cantine Terredagoli
€70.00Chianti. Coffee, almond and spice
Irancy Rouge AOP, Domaine de Mauperthuis
€70.00Burgundy, France. Red berries and wild cherries
Barbaresco DOCG, La Casa in Collina
€75.00Piedmont. Cherries, rose petals and spice
Borgonero Super Tuscan IGT, Borgo Scopeto
€75.00Tuscany. Structured and harmonious
Montepulciano Riserva DOC, La Valentina
€85.00Abruzzo. Dark plum, blackberry and cocoa
Gattinara DOCG, Travaglini
€110.00Piedmont. Fine nebbiolo with ripe cherries
Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, Lungarotti
€110.00Umbria. Black cherry, cocoa and sweet spice
Arione Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC, Campo alla Sughera
€110.00Tuscany. Blackcurrant, cedar and oak
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vigna La Casa
€120.00Tuscany. Single vineyard, wild berries and spice
Amarone della Valpolicella Superiore DOCG, Casalforte
€150.00Veneto. Prunes, black cherry and cinnamon
Barolo, Borgogno DOCG
€150.00Piedmont. Cherry, dried plum, spice and cedar
Sparkling and champagne
Moscato Dolce Sweet DOC, Trentino
€50.00Italy. Mellow fruitiness
Prosecco Extra Dry DOC, Casalforte
€55.00Veneto. White flower and orchard fruit
Prosecco Rose DOC, Casalforte
€60.00Veneto. Raspberry, peach and wild strawberry
Franciacorta Gran Cuvee DOCG, Bellavista
€110.00Lombardy. Complex, refined bubbles
Moet & Chandon Brut
€160.00France. Bright fruit and elegant maturity
Moet & Chandon Rose
€180.00France. Fruity and balanced
Faber Sparkling White (alcohol-free)
€25.00Germany. Light and zesty
Faber Sparkling Rose (alcohol-free)
€25.00Germany. Bright red fruit
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Map and directions
La Caverna, 12 Fownes Street Upper, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 PY51
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Hours and info
Opening hours
| Monday to Wednesday (last seating 9pm) | 16:00–23:00 |
| Thursday to Sunday (last seating 10pm) | 13:00–00:00 |
Source menus
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