The best restaurants in Carlow

02/06/2026: Tasty food. Staff very helpful and friendly

29/05/2026: lovely spot with great food and atmosphere. Ayaan and Favour were really helpful and made the visit even better.

26/04/2026: Really enjoyed my meal. Good recommendations from the staff and an issue with one of my dishes was sorted very effectively

08/04/2026: Great experience . I booked a table for my family (5 ),,really surprised of the serving and staff..really good and tasty food, kids loved the desserts .. at the end they made me a surprise and sang ,,HappyBirthday,, to me.. thanks so much Mimossa Carlow ... ure the best .. we will come back again... great experience ...great day.. ❤️❤️❤️

18/05/2026: A nice and cozy café with a great history in one of the most picturesque places along the Barrow. Happy to come again!

11/05/2026: Lovely food here nice staff excellent spot

08/06/2026: Best pastries I’ve come across in Carlow, backed up with delish coffee! Would recommend

07/06/2026: Fabulous brunch, lovely coffee and staff very attentive and courteous.

08/05/2026: First Birthday Steak 🤩🥳 Happy Costumer , Happy Chef

02/05/2026: Drop by with my friends to have dinner food was so fresh and delicious.

13/04/2026: Lovely pub, good beer & food. Knocked down a star because of the older manager berating staff behind the counter while they tried to do their jobs, owners need to give him the marching order ASAP, would visit again, hopefully when that individual isn't there.

06/04/2026: Great food, tasty and not too expensive

17/04/2026: Probably the best garden center in the country. Lovely cafe.

15/04/2026: Great place called in about a week ago looking for a cherry blossom tree & Sinead went out her way to get us one from Kilquade a week later . Great service & she rang & was there when we collected it. Very fair price. Keep up the good work. James Brennan

06/05/2026: What a gem of a hotel. Walking into the hotel you were welcomed with the sweet smell of freshly cut flowers, open reception area with plenty of seating to suit all needs. Lovely quiet area to sit with a book & glass of wine. Reception were very welcoming. Room spotless. Dined in the bar/restaurant that evening. Great selection of tasty food to cater for all. Would recommend to drop in if ever passing. Breakfast was freshly cooked. Staff were exceptional, friendly & courteous throughout. Would highly recommend this gem of a hotel.

01/05/2026: We had the most wonderful stay here while visiting for the Punchestown Races. We stayed for two nights, heading off early each morning at 7:30 am to ride out at the fantastic yard of John “Shark” Hanlon, then returning to the hotel to shower, change, and head back out for the racing. The staff were incredibly accommodating, kindly preparing a takeaway breakfast for us each morning, a simple bacon and egg, which was perfect. The evening meals were excellent, and the whole place had such a warm, social atmosphere that it really felt like the best spot in the area. What stood out most was the team's consistency; many of the staff have clearly been there a long time, which really shows in the level of care and service. Faultless from start to finish, this will absolutely be my go-to hotel whenever I return.

05/05/2026: The food is always just incredible here, both evening dining and Sunday lunch. Surprisingly reasonable prices. And their wine selection is wonderful - as are the hosts and staff. Just a really beautiful place for a special meal.

19/04/2026: Outstanding food, really lovely staff and a great atmosphere. 100% worth travelling for. We'll be back.

28/04/2026: Very good burgers, highly recommend 👌

20/04/2026: Excellent wonderful staff and lovely food.

02/06/2026: Food was gorgeous and staff were so friendly.

02/06/2026: Great place for lunch, Irish roast with Yorkshire pudding was delicious! Salmon and vegetables, lasagna with chips and salad . Service was excellent, great waiters.

21/05/2026: Lovely atmosphere and visually nice. A few sups of the black stuff which tastes mighty there

23/02/2026: Lovely pub. Guinness is great 👌

06/06/2025: Ducked in out of the rain and was treated to some good coffee and nice muffin. Recommend it for the warm greeting by staff alone. Stop in

22/04/2025: Croissants were fresh & light. You could tell care was taken. This is the bakery for you.

28/12/2025: Gorgeous lunch, lovely staff, will be back 👌

17/12/2025: I’ve been here a few times and have never left disappointed. Excellent Italian coffee, yummy cakes and delicious lunches. The cook delivers your food to the table which is a nice touch. Next time I’m in Carlow I’ll definitely visit again.

07/12/2025: Small gardens and you need to pay fee even to enter coffee shop (not gardens). And queue, of course. Everything is very slow like it is supposed to be in this kind of gardens.

08/11/2025: Well worth a visit! A really magical garden walk with lots of hidden gems!