When Eileen Dunne and Stefano Crescenzi opened their unassuming italian eatery on Dublin's Frederick Street, in 1999, they weren't to know how quickly it was to become a well-loved institution. This can be attributed to the solid foundations of Italian cooking upon which their menu is based: a respect for the varied traditional cooking methods and a great understanding of flavour combinations as well as being a meeting place where socialising and food are inextricably interlinked. Using a unique combination of specially imported Italian goods with the best local produce, Dunne & Crescenzi's menu is mouthwatering. Recreated as a recipe book for every one to enjoy from home, 'The Menu' focuses on the most popular dishes from the restaurant with a selection of simple and delicious antipasti, bruschettas, soups and salads, to a variety of scrumptious pastas, lasagnes, polentas and risottos as well as a range of succulent meat and fish dishes. This cookbook, full of life and flavour, is a must for fans of Italian food.