Italian · Galway City Centre, Co. Galway
Hours unconfirmed Typical hours shown — call ahead 4.6 on Google · 688 reviews
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| Monday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
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| Tuesday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Thursday today | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:30 – 21:00 |
Unconfirmed: these are typical hours for similar italian venues in Galway City Centre. Please phone ahead.
Full hours & directions16-18 Eglinton Street, Galway City Centre, Co. Galway
Vaffanc*lo is an Italian restaurant on Eglinton Street in Galway City Centre, Co. Galway. The kitchen leans Italian, so pasta, risotto and wood-fired favourites are the natural picks.
If you are sightseeing, Lynch's Castle is only 140 m away. By rail, Galway Ceannt Station is the closest station at 350 m. Our Galway City Centre guide currently covers 153 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. If you want to compare, The Cellar Bar is a short 30 m away.
Facilities recorded for this venue include wheelchair access. On Google it holds 4.6 out of 5 from 688 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning pizza.
| Cuisine | Italian |
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| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Google rating | 4.6 / 5 from 688 reviews |
| Address | 16-18 Eglinton Street, Galway City Centre, Co. Galway |
| Eircode | H91 YX62 |
| Phone | +353 87 755 8139 |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Nearest station | Galway Ceannt Station (350 m) |
| Nearby landmark | Lynch's Castle (140 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 186 km |
| Coordinates | 53.27438, -9.05178 |
At a glance
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
Oven-roasted sea bass, cherry tomatoes, olives
Parma ham, salame, mortadella, olives, pecorino
Creamy burrata, heritage tomatoes, basil pesto
Vanilla panna cotta, berry compote
Toasted sourdough, vine tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil
Tomato, garlic and chilli sauce
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 7pm on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for italian venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
Pizza
A hidden gem in the centre of Galway. These are Pepperoni pizza and Pizza Italia with Parma ham, the best pizza I've ever tried in Galway and even the most Neapolitan 😂 This place is in the centre near Eyre Square, inside there's Italian music and Italian style that makes you feel immediately near the Colosseo. Prices are not more expensive than others pizzerias.
10/10
We only decided on the restaurant at the last minute, but it turned out to be an unforgettable experience. Upon arrival, we were greeted by candlelight and what we thought was Italian music, setting a cozy and authentic atmosphere.
The menu is relatively small, but every dish we tried was absolutely delicious. I opted for the vegetarian pizza, and it was divine – the dough was airy and perfectly Neapolitan, with a tomato sauce and mozzarella that tasted fantastic without feeling oily or heavy.
We both decided to try a dessert, and if you’re a Nutella fan, I highly recommend the Nutella pizza. It’s the perfect sweet treat to share, and it really hit the spot.
What truly made our evening special was the service. I’ve never met a waiter who was nicer or made us feel more welcome. If I ever find myself back in Galway, I know exactly where I’ll be eating – this experience was truly worth every penny.
Maybe one of the worst italian food experiences I ever had. I went for classical Sicilian dish - Pasta Alla Norma. And it was more than disappointing. Use of garlic and strong garlic taste is key in this dish, I am afraid I did not taste any of it at this place. Also I as I noticed egg plants were not deep fried before adding the to the sauce, and there were no any fried onces on the top either.
My friend’s lasanga was as miserable as my pasta dish.
Staff were indifferent and bit rude, I assume that is how they wanted to create Italian kinda vibes there. Maybe good idea would be starting with the food’s taste though.
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Write the first reviewVaffanc*lo is located at 16-18 Eglinton Street, Galway City Centre, Co. Galway. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
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Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
The closest alternatives are The Cellar Bar (30 m), Tomodachi Sushi Bar (40 m) and Beef and Lobster (50 m).
Vaffanc*lo has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 688 public reviews. Reviewers often mention pizza.
Galway Ceannt Station is about 350 m away, roughly 4 minutes on foot.
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