Ritas
Rita's is the top contender for wood-fired pizzas in Dublin 6, offering huge, delicious pies with no fuss.
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Rita's is the top contender for wood-fired pizzas in Dublin 6, offering huge, delicious pies with no fuss.
"The pizzas are huge and delicious; you can't go wrong with Rita's!"
Book Ahead for Weekends
This popular spot gets busy, especially on weekends. Booking a table is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Try Recommended Flavors
Ask for recommendations or try the spicy toppings for a flavorful pizza experience.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Pizza
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+353 1 515 8944
Address
51 Elmwood Avenue Lower, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 A8P3, Ireland
Website
ritas.ie/Highlights
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Authentic Wood-Fired Pizzas
Huge, wood-fired pizzas with perfectly balanced crusts. Made with dedication and quality ingredients.
Charming and Welcoming Atmosphere
A cozy, no-fuss spot with a relaxed vibe and friendly service, perfect for casual gatherings.
Generous Portions & Great Value
Enjoy generously sized pizzas at reasonable prices, offering deliciousness without breaking the bank.
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Book Ahead for Weekends
This popular spot gets busy, especially on weekends. Booking a table is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Try Recommended Flavors
Ask for recommendations or try the spicy toppings for a flavorful pizza experience.
Dine-In for the Full Experience
Consider eating in to fully enjoy the welcoming atmosphere and freshly made pizzas.
Watch for the Blue Polo
A specific waiter in a blue polo shirt is frequently praised for being particularly courteous.
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Book Ahead for Weekends
This popular spot gets busy, especially on weekends. Booking a table is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Try Recommended Flavors
Ask for recommendations or try the spicy toppings for a flavorful pizza experience.
Dine-In for the Full Experience
Consider eating in to fully enjoy the welcoming atmosphere and freshly made pizzas.
Watch for the Blue Polo
A specific waiter in a blue polo shirt is frequently praised for being particularly courteous.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners rave about Rita's authentic wood-fired pizzas, praising their generous size and delicious flavors. The welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff contribute to a positive dining experience. While most reviews are glowing, one customer noted a communication issue regarding leftovers, which impacted their decision to return.
"I wish I could give infinite stars to “service”. Had my sister visiting for the weekend and we had a wonderful experience. The pizzas and dips are fantastic and the staff were super nice and accommodating. Will definitely come back. Outstanding!"
Patricia Gomez (x)
"Great place )))) always there are ways to make it the greatest place ever , atmosphere is great the pizza is also is for sure good , I think guys can add some hot drink as coffee or tea ( just my opinion ) I think the turtles would love this place )))"
Ednardo Rubinstein
"A bit of a weird experience here recently - the food was very nice, but we weren't able to finish our pizzas and wanted to bring the reminder (about half a pizza) home with us to have later. We called over the waitress, and I asked for the bill and a box for the leftovers. The waitress said "yes yes yes", and then put one plate on top of the other with some on the pizza still on the bottom plate, which made us raise our eyebrows. Then we were given the bill, paid it, and waited a few more minutes. The waitress was looking at us kinda wondering what we were still there for, and then we realized that we weren't getting that pizza boxed up. We discussed what to do between us, and thought that the pizza was probably already binned and didn't want to create an awkward/embarrassing scene in front of other customers by saying that we asked to take the leftovers. We decided to just leave it, but we won't be back. Good food, but poor communication skills from that staff member, which is a shame."
Tomás Murphy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rita's pizzas are huge, wood-fired, and made with a dedication to quality ingredients. The dough takes hours to make and two days to rise, ensuring a perfect crust.
Yes, booking ahead is recommended, especially on weekends, as Rita's is a popular spot and can get busy.
While many pizzas are delicious, trying recommended flavors like those with spicy toppings or unique combinations is suggested.
Yes, Rita's menu indicates vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Yes, Rita's is described as very family-friendly, with a relaxed atmosphere and delicious pizzas that appeal to all ages.
The atmosphere is described as chilled out, relaxed, cozy, and welcoming, making it a great place to meet up.
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There are a lot of pizza spots in this particular corner of Dublin 6, and while they all have their accolades, when we weigh them all up, Rita’s is our top contender. Their pizzas are huge, reasonably priced, and manage the perfect balance of wood-fired pizzas that aren’t veering on just burnt (a huge pet peeve of mine). If you find yourself in Ranelagh, and have pizza on the brain, we’re going to make the bold claim that Rita’s is where you need to be going.
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If you’re on the hunt for no frills, just simply delectable pizza, there’s no better than Rita’s. Their wood-fired pizza recipe took years to perfect, hours to make and 2 days to rise before arriving at your table. Hailing from West Cork, the owners took a trip to Naples to learn the tricks of the trade before venturing back to Ireland with a plan to open a spot with the mantra ‘No fuss, just pizza’ – and Rita’s was born.
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The mantra is “no fuss, just pizza”, and the atmosphere is super chilled out and relaxed. From classics like the Margarita Pizza, to meat heavy numbers like The Hunted Hog (complete with Italian sausage and n’duja), there’s something for everyone. Prices are reasonable (each pizza comes in at around €13 each), and the staff are really friendly.
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Rita’s in Ranelagh is another favourite and as a relatively new spot, it’s what you might call an undiscovered gem. I went with a group of my friends last year and we couldn’t get over how huge the pizzas were, HUGE. However, we polished off every last bite because they were so delicious, no regrets.
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If you’re craving some good pizza, then point your nose in the direction of Rita’s. Rita’s serves up some of the best pizza in Dublin, from right in the middle of Ranelagh. The trendy restaurant is very popular and particularly busy on weekends, but the wood fired pizzas are worth the wait.
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