Café · Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
il Valentino Café Ballsbridge
Closed now Opens tomorrow at 06:30
Opening hours
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| Monday | 06:30 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 06:30 – 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:30 – 18:00 |
| Thursday today | 06:30 – 18:00 |
| Friday | 06:30 – 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 – 17:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directions79 Mespil Road, Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
- CuisineCafé
- Price€
- Nearest stationGrand Canal Dock Station · 820 m
About il Valentino
On Mespil Road in Ballsbridge, il Valentino is a café serving locals and visitors alike. Expect good coffee, breakfast plates, soup-and-sandwich lunches and home baking.
If you are sightseeing, Fitzwilliam Square is only 470 m away. By rail, Grand Canal Dock Station is the closest station at 820 m. Our Ballsbridge guide currently covers 63 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. Beshoff Bros is right next door if you want to compare.
You can eat here any day of the week. The earliest start is 6:30am on Monday, and the latest close is 6pm on Monday.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Café |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Price guide | € (budget) |
| Address | 79 Mespil Road, Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin |
| Outdoor seating | No |
| Open | 7 days a week · 76 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Grand Canal Dock Station (820 m) |
| Nearby landmark | Fitzwilliam Square (470 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 2.0 km (city centre) |
| Coordinates | 53.33383, -6.24542 |
Menu highlights
What to order at il Valentino
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€10.50
Eggs Benedict
Ham, poached eggs, hollandaise, muffin
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€9.50
Soup & Sandwich
Soup of the day with half a sandwich
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€3
Scone
Butter and jam
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€8
Seafood Chowder
Brown bread
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€3
Cappuccino
Regular
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€3.50
Hot Chocolate
Marshmallows
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of café. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around noon on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for café venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 06:30 – 18:00
- Sunset in Ballsbridge today: 19:02
- Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 2pm
- One of 63 places to eat in Ballsbridge
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Where is il Valentino?
il Valentino is located at 79 Mespil Road, Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is il Valentino open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 08:00 – 17:00.
What time does il Valentino close tonight?
It is currently closed. Opens tomorrow at 06:30.
What other restaurants are near il Valentino?
The closest alternatives are Beshoff Bros (10 m), Oxhorn Grill (20 m) and Kerala Kitchen (20 m).
What is the nearest train station?
Grand Canal Dock Station is about 820 m away, roughly 10 minutes on foot.
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