Christmas Dinner
€69.95 per person
Available from the last week of November throughout December
Starters
Chef’s Festive Zuppa (V)
1, 1.1
A rich homemade soup celebrating the comforting flavours of the festive season. Served with warm Italian ciabatta.
Bruschetta of the Season (V)
1, 1.1, 8
Juicy beef tomatoes and torn basil singing in harmony with garlic, atop fresh mozzarella, on rustic Italian ciabatta bread.
The Christmas Catch
1, 1.1, 3, 12, 14
Tiger prawns in a passionate embrace with chilli and garlic butter. Served with ciabatta bread.
Fireside Chicken Wings
1, 1.1, 2, 8, 9, 11, 12
Chicken wings served with blue cheese sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
The Italian Winter Caesar Salad
1, 1.1, 2, 3, 10
Starring romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, croutons, parmigiano, char-grilled chicken and bacon.
Main Dishes
The Butcher’s Christmas Cut
5, 8, 12
35 days dry aged 8oz Angus striploin steak, served with roasted vegetables, our chunky fries, and pepper sauce or garlic butter.
Slow-Braised Celebration Lamb
5, 9, 12
Slow-braised tender lamb shank served with mashed potatoes, rosemary, a red wine sauce and a side of roasted vegetables.
Golden Chicken Supreme
8, 12
Succulent corn-fed chicken supreme wrapped in crispy prosciutto atop roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus. Finished with black truffle and wild mushroom sauce.
The Grand Catch
3, 4, 8, 9, 12
Pan-seared monkfish served over smooth mashed potatoes. Paired with green pea puree and creamy mango sauce.
Or choose from our Italian Specials menu
Italian Specials
Choose any dish from our Italian Specials as part of your set menu.
Pasta
Penne Arrabiata (V)
1, 1.1, 2, 9, 12
A spicy bath of garlic, cherry tomatoes, red chilli peppers, spring onions and fresh basil.
Penne Primavera (V)
1, 1.1, 2, 8, 9, 12
Pomodoro and creamy white wine sauce with broccoli, white onions, mixed peppers, asparagus, olives, tomatoes and mushrooms.
Tagliatelle Burrata Napoletana (V)
1, 1.1, 2, 8, 9, 12
Tomato based sauce with fresh garlic, basil and a hint of chilli.
Tagliatelle Pollo Siciliana
1, 1.1, 2, 8, 12
Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions and mushrooms in a creamy white wine sauce.
Spaghetti Bolognese
1, 1.1, 2, 9, 12
An Italian classic!
Spaghetti Carbonara
1, 1.1, 2, 8, 12
Smoked bacon, parmesan, egg yolk, cracked pepper and a touch of cream.
Tagliatelle Manzo
1, 1.1, 2, 8, 9, 12
Seasoned beef, chilli, onion, olives, tomatoes and garlic in a rich red wine sauce.
Spaghetti Nduja & Prawns
1, 1.1, 2, 12, 14
Sun-dried tomatoes, olives, mixed peppers, prawns and Nduja in a white wine and pesto sauce.
Beef Lasagne
1, 1.1, 2, 8, 9, 12
Home-made Italian style lasagne served with your choice of house fries or mixed salad.
Italian Risotto
1, 1.1, 3, 5, 9, 14
Risotto with tiger prawns, scallops, wild mushrooms and spring onion in a black truffle sauce.
We also offer gluten-free pasta.
Pizza
Pizza Napoletana (V)
1, 1.1, 8
Our homage to the classic. Tomato sauce, diced mozzarella and fresh basil.
Giardiniera (V)
1, 1.1, 8
Tomato sauce, diced mozzarella, mushrooms, mixed peppers, red onion and broccoli. Mother nature on your plate!
Pizza alla Diavola
1, 1.1, 8, 12
Hot & spicy. Tomato sauce, diced mozzarella, spicy pepperoni and fresh chilli.
Carne Pizza
1, 1.1, 8, 12
A meat lover’s dream! Smokey bacon, tender grilled chicken, ham and spicy pepperoni, layered atop tomato sauce and diced mozzarella.
Prosciutto e Rucola
1, 1.1, 8, 12
Tomato sauce, diced mozzarella, prosciutto, fresh rocket leaves and parmigiano.
Sweet Christmas Endings
Please ask your server for our dessert menu as part of your set menu.
1. Gluten · 1.1 Gluten Wheat · 1.2 Gluten Barley · 1.3 Gluten Oat · 2. Eggs · 3. Fish · 4. Molluscs · 5. Soybeans · 6. Peanuts · 7. Tree Nuts Pistachio · 7.1 Tree Nut Hazelnut · 7.2 Tree Nut Almond · 8. Milk · 9. Celery · 10. Mustard · 11. Sesame Seeds · 12. Sulphites · 13. Lupin · 14. Crustaceans
Christmas Lunch
€49.95 per person
Lunch bookings from 12:00 noon to 2:30 PM
Starters
Chef’s Festive Zuppa (V)
1, 1.1
A rich homemade soup celebrating the comforting flavours of the festive season. Served with warm Italian ciabatta.
Bruschetta of the Season (V)
1, 1.1, 8
Juicy beef tomatoes and torn basil singing in harmony with garlic, atop fresh mozzarella, on rustic Italian ciabatta bread.
The Christmas Catch
1, 1.1, 3, 4, 12
Cajun-inspired calamari, fried to a spicy rhythm in a flavourful batter. It dances with spicy garlic aioli as its Christmas partner!
Fireside Chicken Wings
1, 1.1, 2, 8, 9, 11, 12
Chicken wings served with blue cheese sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
The Italian Winter Caesar Salad
1, 1.1, 2, 3, 10
Starring romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, croutons, parmigiano, char-grilled chicken and bacon.
Main Dishes
The Butcher’s Christmas Cut
5, 8, 12
35 days dry aged 8oz Angus striploin steak, served with roasted vegetables, our chunky fries, and pepper sauce or garlic butter.
Slow-Braised Celebration Lamb
5, 9, 12
Slow-braised tender lamb shank served with mashed potatoes, rosemary, a red wine sauce and a side of roasted vegetables.
Golden Chicken Supreme
8, 12
Succulent corn-fed chicken supreme wrapped in crispy prosciutto atop mashed potatoes and finished with a creamy truffle sauce.
The Grand Catch
3, 4, 8, 9, 12
Pan-seared monkfish served over smooth mashed potatoes and creamy dill sauce.
Or choose from our Italian Specials menu
Italian Specials
Choose any dish from our Italian Specials as part of your set menu.
Pasta
Penne Arrabiata (V)
1, 1.1, 2, 9, 12
A spicy bath of garlic, cherry tomatoes, red chilli peppers, spring onions and fresh basil.
Penne Primavera (V)
1, 1.1, 2, 8, 9, 12
Pomodoro and creamy white wine sauce with broccoli, white onions, mixed peppers, asparagus, olives, tomatoes and mushrooms.
Tagliatelle Burrata Napoletana (V)
1, 1.1, 2, 8, 9, 12
Tomato based sauce with fresh garlic, basil and a hint of chilli.
Tagliatelle Pollo Siciliana
1, 1.1, 2, 8, 12
Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spring onions and mushrooms in a creamy white wine sauce.
Spaghetti Bolognese
1, 1.1, 2, 9, 12
An Italian classic!
Spaghetti Carbonara
1, 1.1, 2, 8, 12
Smoked bacon, parmesan, egg yolk, cracked pepper and a touch of cream.
Tagliatelle Manzo
1, 1.1, 2, 8, 9, 12
Seasoned beef, chilli, onion, olives, tomatoes and garlic in a rich red wine sauce.
Spaghetti Nduja & Prawns
1, 1.1, 2, 12, 14
Sun-dried tomatoes, olives, mixed peppers, prawns and Nduja in a white wine and pesto sauce.
Beef Lasagne
1, 1.1, 2, 8, 9, 12
Home-made Italian style lasagne served with your choice of house fries or mixed salad.
Italian Risotto
1, 1.1, 8, 12
Risotto with char-grilled chicken, wild mushrooms and spring onion in a creamy sauce.
We also offer gluten-free pasta.
Pizza
Pizza Napoletana (V)
1, 1.1, 8
Our homage to the classic. Tomato sauce, diced mozzarella and fresh basil.
Giardiniera (V)
1, 1.1, 8
Tomato sauce, diced mozzarella, mushrooms, mixed peppers, red onion and broccoli. Mother nature on your plate!
Pizza alla Diavola
1, 1.1, 8, 12
Hot & spicy. Tomato sauce, diced mozzarella, spicy pepperoni and fresh chilli.
Carne Pizza
1, 1.1, 8, 12
A meat lover’s dream! Smokey bacon, tender grilled chicken, ham and spicy pepperoni, layered atop tomato sauce and diced mozzarella.
Prosciutto e Rucola
1, 1.1, 8, 12
Tomato sauce, diced mozzarella, prosciutto, fresh rocket leaves and parmigiano.
Sweet Christmas Endings
Please ask your server for our dessert menu as part of your set menu.
1. Gluten · 1.1 Gluten Wheat · 1.2 Gluten Barley · 1.3 Gluten Oat · 2. Eggs · 3. Fish · 4. Molluscs · 5. Soybeans · 6. Peanuts · 7. Tree Nuts Pistachio · 7.1 Tree Nut Hazelnut · 7.2 Tree Nut Almond · 8. Milk · 9. Celery · 10. Mustard · 11. Sesame Seeds · 12. Sulphites · 13. Lupin · 14. Crustaceans
Christmas Vegan Dinner
€69.95 per person
Not everyone is vegan, but anyone can eat vegan.
Starters
Chef’s Festive Zuppa
1, 1.1
A rich homemade soup celebrating the comforting flavours of the festive season. Served with warm Italian ciabatta.
Vegan Bruschetta of the Season
1, 1.1
Juicy beef tomatoes and torn basil singing in harmony with garlic, on rustic Italian ciabatta bread.
Vegan Rustic Garlic Bread
1, 1.1
With or without vegan cheese!
Fireside Cauliflower Wings
1, 1.1, 7.2, 9, 11
Our home-made vegan sweet chilli wings with a side of vegan cajun mayo.
The Italian Vegan Winter Caesar Salad
1, 1.1, 9, 11
Starring romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, croutons, broccoli, onion, asparagus, champignon and wild mushrooms, topped with vegan cheese.
Main Dishes
Vegan Italian Risotto
9, 12
With sauteed broccoli, onions, mixed peppers, asparagus, olives, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms in a tomato based sauce, topped with vegan cheese.
Vegan Penne Primavera
1, 1.1, 9, 12
With sauteed broccoli, onions, mixed peppers, asparagus, olives, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms in a tomato based sauce, topped with a dash of vegan cream.
Schnitzel alla Milanese
1, 1.1, 5
Served on a cosy bed of mashed potatoes and dressed in a vegan creamy mushroom sauce. Accompanied with grilled asparagus.
Vegan Lasagne al Forno
1, 1.1, 6, 7.2, 12
Our home-made traditional Italian lasagne, filled with roasted vegetables and vegan mozzarella. With a side of fries or mixed salad.
Vegan Giardiniera Pizza
1, 1.1
Tomato sauce, diced vegan mozzarella, mushrooms, mixed peppers, red onion and broccoli.
Sweet Christmas Endings
Please ask your server for our dessert menu as part of your set menu.
1. Gluten · 1.1 Gluten Wheat · 1.2 Gluten Barley · 1.3 Gluten Oat · 2. Eggs · 3. Fish · 4. Molluscs · 5. Soybeans · 6. Peanuts · 7. Tree Nuts Pistachio · 7.1 Tree Nut Hazelnut · 7.2 Tree Nut Almond · 8. Milk · 9. Celery · 10. Mustard · 11. Sesame Seeds · 12. Sulphites · 13. Lupin · 14. Crustaceans
Christmas Vegan Lunch
€49.95 per person
Not everyone is vegan, but anyone can eat vegan.
Starters
Chef’s Festive Zuppa
1, 1.1
A rich homemade soup celebrating the comforting flavours of the festive season. Served with warm Italian ciabatta.
Vegan Bruschetta of the Season
1, 1.1
Juicy beef tomatoes and torn basil singing in harmony with garlic, on rustic Italian ciabatta bread.
Vegan Rustic Garlic Bread
1, 1.1
With or without vegan cheese!
Fireside Cauliflower Wings
1, 1.1, 7.2, 9, 11
Our home-made vegan sweet chilli wings with a side of vegan cajun mayo.
The Italian Vegan Winter Caesar Salad
1, 1.1, 9, 11
Starring romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, croutons, broccoli, onion, asparagus, champignon and wild mushrooms, topped with vegan cheese.
Main Dishes
Vegan Italian Risotto
9, 12
With sauteed broccoli, onions, mixed peppers, asparagus, olives, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms in a tomato based sauce, topped with vegan cheese.
Vegan Penne Primavera
1, 1.1, 9, 12
With sauteed broccoli, onions, mixed peppers, asparagus, olives, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms in a tomato based sauce, topped with a dash of vegan cream.
Schnitzel alla Milanese
1, 1.1, 5
Served on a cosy bed of mashed potatoes and dressed in a vegan creamy mushroom sauce. Accompanied with grilled asparagus.
Vegan Lasagne al Forno
1, 1.1, 6, 7.2, 12
Our home-made traditional Italian lasagne, filled with roasted vegetables and vegan mozzarella. With a side of fries or mixed salad.
Vegan Giardiniera Pizza
1, 1.1
Tomato sauce, diced vegan mozzarella, mushrooms, mixed peppers, red onion and broccoli.
Sweet Christmas Endings
Please ask your server for our dessert menu as part of your set menu.
1. Gluten · 1.1 Gluten Wheat · 1.2 Gluten Barley · 1.3 Gluten Oat · 2. Eggs · 3. Fish · 4. Molluscs · 5. Soybeans · 6. Peanuts · 7. Tree Nuts Pistachio · 7.1 Tree Nut Hazelnut · 7.2 Tree Nut Almond · 8. Milk · 9. Celery · 10. Mustard · 11. Sesame Seeds · 12. Sulphites · 13. Lupin · 14. Crustaceans
Christmas Terms & Conditions
La Caverna Restaurant and Wine Bar · 12 Fownes Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
- Please confirm your booking date by phone (01 670 3110) or by email (info@lacaverna.ie).
- A non-refundable deposit of €10.00 per person is required at the time of booking.
- The restaurant reserves the right to cancel any booking without prior notice if the deposit is not received.
- From the last week of November, only our Christmas Lunch and Dinner set menus will be available.
- Final guest numbers must be confirmed at least one week prior to your event. Confirmed numbers will be considered final.
- Additional guests can only be accommodated subject to availability.
- A €20.00 charge per person will apply for any confirmed guests who do not attend on the day.
- Management reserves the right to refuse admission on the day.
- Lunch bookings are available from 12:00 noon to 2:30 PM, with the bar closing at 4:00 PM and tables vacated by 5:00 PM.
- We are unable to issue separate bills; however, all bills will be itemised for your convenience.
- A 12% service charge will be added to your final bill.