Italian · Waterford City Centre, Co. Waterford
Open now Closes at 21:00 4.5 on Google · 451 reviews
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| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 17:00 – 21:00 |
| Thursday today | 17:00 – 21:00 |
| Friday | 17:00 – 22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00 – 22:00 |
| Sunday | 16:00 – 20:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsParnell Street, Waterford City Centre, Co. Waterford
Set on Parnell Street, Espresso is an Italian café in the heart of Waterford City Centre, Co. Waterford. Expect Italian comfort food — think fresh pasta, antipasti and classic desserts like tiramisù.
It sits about 120 m from Watch Tower — roughly a 2-minute walk. Public transport is handy: Waterford Plunkett Station station lies roughly 1.1 km from the door. It is one of 242 places to eat we list in Waterford City Centre. Waterford Thai Takeaway is right next door if you want to compare.
Good to know: takeaway, table reservations and wheelchair access are available here. There are vegetarian choices, which is useful for mixed groups. It is open 5 days a week and closed on Monday and Tuesday. The earliest start is 4pm on Sunday, and the latest close is 10pm on Friday. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on Google across 451 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff. A typical bill comes to roughly €10–50 a head.
| Cuisine | Italian |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Price guide | €€€ (upscale) |
| Typical spend | €10–50 per person |
| Google rating | 4.5 / 5 from 451 reviews |
| Good for kids | Yes |
| Parking | Yes |
| Address | Parnell Street, Waterford City Centre, Co. Waterford |
| Phone | +353 51 874 141 |
| Takeaway | Yes |
| Reservations | Yes |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Vegetarian options | Yes |
| Open | 5 days a week · 22 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Waterford Plunkett Station (1.1 km) |
| Nearby landmark | Watch Tower (120 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 134 km |
| Coordinates | 52.25743, -7.11103 |
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
Toasted sourdough, vine tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil
Layers of beef ragù, béchamel and parmesan
Oven-roasted sea bass, cherry tomatoes, olives
Mussels, prawns, clams and squid, white wine, cherry tomatoes
Handmade ravioli, sage butter
Crispy saffron risotto balls with mozzarella and tomato sugo
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of café. 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:
Friendly staff
Lovely seafood!
The waiters would avoid us unless we shouted loudly for them or physically went up to the counter. The restaurant was not full. It was all floor and bar staff. I would eat there again if all staff members were to be easier to get the staff's attention.
I can only say the management and staff make this experience top class, the food is beautifully presented and tastes the same. Well done to all involved.
Slightly over priced for the quality on offer but make up for it on service , staff attentive and friendly. Took us without a booking on a busy Friday evening which was very welcome.. very good, friendly staff. Thank you very much 😊 …
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Write the first reviewEspresso is located at Parnell Street, Waterford City Centre, Co. Waterford. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 16:00 – 20:00.
It is open right now and closes at 21:00 (Irish time).
Yes, takeaway is available.
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
Yes. Reservations are accepted — call +353 51 874 141 to book.
The closest alternatives are Waterford Thai Takeaway (20 m), Magic Wok (30 m) and Voujon Cafe (30 m).
Espresso has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Google, based on 451 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff.
Most diners report spending about €10–50 per person.
Yes — it is listed as family friendly and offers a kids' menu.
Waterford Plunkett Station is about 1.1 km away, roughly 14 minutes on foot.
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