Bold flavours.Relaxed atmosphere. The neighbourhood trattoria with D8 soul.

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Urban Italian, -Dining in The ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Liberties​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​,

Dublin

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Italian Food

We’ve been part of The Liberties since day one, and we cook like it. Proof takes Italian favourites and gives them just enough edge for the way Dublin actually eats, shareable, unfussy, and built to come back to. It’s the kind of Italian restaurant Dublin 8 has always deserved: proper food, no ceremony.

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With or without a plan

We take reservations for lunch and dinner — but we always keep a few tables aside for walk-ins. Pop in, grab a seat, and we’ll look after you.

Groups & Gatherings

The more, the merrier.Bringing the crew? For groups of 8–16, we have a generous set menu designed for sharing, savouring, and toasting the night away.

Proof it’s the perfect gift

Pizza, pasta, spritzes — sorted. Treat your mates, your mam, or yourself with a Proof gift card. Valid for a whole year, right here in The Liberties.

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Planning a party, a team night, or a big celebration? Take over Proof. We’ve got flexible spaces, plenty of spritzes, and a vibe that feels just right — whether it’s a long lunch or a late-night get-together