Hotel Kilmore in Cavan

01/02/2025: The staff here are warm and friendly, extremely considerate and courteous. So that’s a great start. And then you can consider the ambience which is inviting and unpretentious with simple decor that still has enough to draw the eye to various areas of the space. The cocktails and wines available seem to offer choice without being overwhelming - another plus. The food here is, naturally, the star. Having eaten here twice now, I can safely say that it’s our favourite restaurant we’ve discovered since moving to Cavan 15 months ago. The food is not flashy or overly complicated. Instead, they make relatively simple food with good, fresh ingredients, and the result are dishes that are packed with satisfyingly rich and complementary flavours. Nothing feels too heavy or ostentatious, and we have left clean plates on both occasions. It’s a cliché, isn’t it, that you get what you pay for. The balance here feels right, and this evening, three of us had a three course meal with drinks for under €180. That feels like excellent value for the quality of the food and the impeccable service.

26/01/2025: Booked a table well in advance which is advisable. The food is spectacular, duck confit tartlet, braised pork cheek as starters, great blend of flavours & textures. Steak & halibut as mains..steak was on the tough side and the fish slightly overcooked but the accompaniments helped ease any disappointment. Strawberry tart with elderflower sorbet was really good, sorbet was gorgeous. Drinks orders were a bit slow but not the end of the world. Overall great food with a few minor let downs. Definitely worth a visit again. Have been back 25/01/25 and again food was great, definitely now on my recommended places to eat. Great atmosphere and staff are friendly and approachable…