La Candela - Tipperary

This spot is a veritable oasis, especially when you consider how difficult it is to find good dining options after 5 pm in Ireland. While many eateries might be closing their kitchens, La Candela fires up their ovens and gifts you with an Italian experience that's both rare and remarkable in Ireland. The absence of wine doesn't deter from the authenticity or richness of the meal. In fact, it's a testament to the prowess of the culinary team that the flavors stand alone, robust and compelling, needing no liquid enhancement. Italian food itself is a unique find in this part of the Emerald Isle, and La Candela goes above and beyond in delivering the real deal. Finding an authentic Italian eatery amidst the traditional Irish pubs and fare is like striking culinary gold! Special shoutout to Berna, our server, who effortlessly navigated us through the menu, her enthusiasm making the evening all the more memorable. When you leave, you don't just feel satiated; you feel educated and appreciative of Italian cuisine's nuanced complexities. In short, if you're seeking late-night gastronomic magic that transports you straight to Italy, then look no further than La Candela in Tipperary. It's an experience that defies the clock and transcends borders.

Italian restaurant in the center of the village with easy parking in the shopping center located on the other side of the road. The outside look of the place goes a little backward but when you enter you have another different feeling. It is a spacious place, well served by very nice waitress. Well-drawn dishes. I don't give you the fifth star because our table was very close to the kitchen and, as there was no separation between the dining room and the kitchen, we swallowed all the smells that came from there. They should improve the smoke extraction system.

Italian restaurant. We ate here on a cold Sunday evening. We both got vegetable soup and bread to warm up. My wife had chicken which was good but could have had more sauce. The garlic potatoes were lovely. I had pasta with chicken, ham and a cream sauce which was tasty. For non alcoholic drinks they also had Guinness 0.0. You can bring your own wine, which other people were doing. Staff were nice, food was filling and a good meal at a good price.

Great I liked the music as well, lovely waitress, thank you, for anyone non local it's BYO for drinks, pub next door, Lidl opposite.

The food at this restaurant is consistently incredible, and the establishment is always bustling with diners. It's a wonderful addition to Tipp town to have such a fantastic dining choice available. The staff is warm and hospitable, which only adds to the overall dining experience.