The best restaurants in Carlow

08/04/2026: To eat the best carbonara, you don't fly to Bella Italia, but to Carlow in Ireland!

07/04/2026: Very nice food sorry amazing food service amazing staff very nice particularly Marta and Luca as always have time to have a little chat without causing delay the only thing is seats tend to be a bit uncomfortable depending on where u are sitting but precise from that very very nice restaurant

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.. ❤️❤️❤️

28/03/2026: Bit over hyped. It was pretty loud and noisy. Food was ok, but not great. Maybe my expectations very set too high by the previous reviews that this would be a decent place. For somebody it might be the perfect place if they want noise of a bar instead of a restaurant because "people are having fun" and you will not be able to hear person sitting next to you unless you shout yourself to the point that it was louder than a busy bar or a fast food. And at the same time owner justifying it to you that your October visit was on Xmas and therefore this is expected. And the fact owner responded defending that siuation made me dislike the experience even more. So maybe this is amazing for somebody, but I don't think I will come again even if they would offer free service.

15/04/2026: If you’re in Carlow, Mullichain Cafe is an absolute gem. From the moment you walk in, the staff make you feel genuinely welcome—so friendly, approachable, and attentive without being over the top. The food is fantastic, with a real emphasis on quality and flavour, and everything we had was fresh and beautifully presented. The café is spotless, with a lovely, relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in and enjoy your time there. What really sets it apart, though, is the sense of place—it feels uniquely Irish in the best possible way, from the warmth of the service to the charm of the space. You can tell a lot of care has gone into every detail. A standout spot in Carlow—highly recommend and will definitely be back.

09/04/2026: Beautiful spot along the river Barrow with excellent coffee. The owner didn’t hesitate to help us organise a lift at short notice when our uber canceled last minute. A huge thank you to ‘flying Mike’ who got us to Bagenalstown in a heartbeat and saved our day. We will be forever grateful.

06/11/2025: My first visit today and will definitely be back next time I’m in town. Gorgeous food, coffee and generally lovely vibes! They have a couple of vegan options too that included the best mushroom soup I’ve ever had :)

03/11/2025: Great quality, organic , delicious coffee and bread .......warm and cozy ambient!!

08/04/2026: I had a meal there with friends a couple of weeks ago. We really enjoyed it. The food was delicious and the attention to detail amazing. We can't wait to go back!.

23/02/2026: Lovely relaxed dining experience. Food so flavoursome. Excellent staff. Perfect for a special celebration with family and friends

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

07/04/2026: Good food, attentive staff and a nicely decorated comfy restaurant.

04/04/2026: Very nice food indeed would recommend to everyone lots of seats and food choices 5 stars

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!

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

09/04/2026: Served by Daria. Super experience. Desserts - look at photos! Amazing

31/03/2026: We visit regularly for the food, the deserts are to die for and the staff are like family

14/04/2026: Had a quick bite here for lunch.Great food but doors were wide open on quiet a breezy day. Busy spot and reasonably clean. Staff were very pleasant and helpful.

12/04/2026: I've been a regular customer for many years and the level of service and quality has never slipped, 5 stars well deserved.

15/02/2026: Very enjoyable experience all round. We'll definitely be back.

01/01/2026: Booked for a New Year's Eve dinner, we've had food here on a couple of occasions and we were never disappointed. We adore this part of the south east, it's a pleasure to eat in this total gem! The very best of Irish hospitality on our door step. Wonderful friendly service, couldn't fault anything. The food is very inventive and fresh, attention to detail is outstanding. Each meal a work of art!

04/01/2026: A great bar, excellent service A fantastic place to watch sport

26/12/2025: Lovely place for a pint and chatting.

15/03/2026: We called in on the off chance of getting a Sunday roast. We were seated quickly and fed and watered. Served by a young man called Sean who was extremely friendly and very good at the job. Thank you ..

22/01/2026: First time here beautiful food lovely service Definitely will call again

28/12/2025: Highly recommend Basil for some delicious freshly prepared and well priced Asian food. Had the duck and will recommend it anyday

26/11/2025: I regularly eat here with my partner. It’s really nice restaurant. Very friendly welcoming staff. Great menu and really nice freshly made dishes. I go here regularly and love returning. I always get tofu pad Thai or tofu yaki soba, highly recommend both.