The best restaurants in Carlow
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8,8
1053 Reviews |
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Caffe 500
Carlow
01/07/2025: Very nice quiet place. Very pleasant staff.
23/06/2025: Family dinner. Three pasta dishes and two pizzas, five desserts and a starter. It's all very tasty. We were able to take the unfinished pizza home. I recommend the carbonara. Our daughter has Down Syndrome, and the staff were so kind to her. We'll definitely be back. I'm looking forward to trying more of the menu. We felt it was well priced. Nice atmosphere. Handy parking.
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8,7
1941 Reviews |
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Mimosa
Carlow
19/06/2025: ¡Omg! No he tomado tapas en años. Mimosa ciertamente entregado! Desde la entrada hasta la salida fue del 100 %
Desde el personal, fijando la comida el vino, no puedo recomendarlo lo suficientemente alto. Estamos desde Donegal y sin duda volveremos. 10 / 10
18/06/2025: La otra noche fuimos de tapas y la pasamos genial. La comida era muy buena — sabor apropiado en todo, y porciones muy agradables para compartir. Destacaron la tempura de langostinos y las papas fritas de batata — volverían a conseguirlas al 100 %.
Pero honestamente, la mejor parte de la noche fue el servicio. Nuestro servidor, Matilde, era una leyenda — súper amigable, divertido y realmente sonoro. Ella nos hizo sentir muy bienvenido y nos dio grandes sugerencias de comida sin ser agresivo.
Sin duda volvería — gran lugar para una noche relajada con buena comida y aún mejor energía.
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8,6
1021 Reviews |
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Eddie Rocket's
Carlow
07/06/2025: I work as a delivery courier for Just Eat and had an order from this restaurant. I waited 40 minutes for the order. When I asked how much longer it would take, the server first just said ‘sorry’ — which doesn’t really help. The second time I asked, she told me I could leave the order and go, and that I shouldn’t come back, speaking to me in a rude and irritated tone. I find this attitude completely unprofessional and unacceptable. Since I’m paid per delivery, not by the hour, I simply can’t afford to wait that long.”
19/04/2025: Our favourite place to go out for a burger as a family 👌
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8,6
473 Reviews |
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Clashganny House
01/06/2025: We've never had a bad experience. Sometimes when it's full service can slow down, but never to the point where you feel ignored. The food is always excellent and you never leave hungry. The pricing is very reasonable considering the quality. We often come with family gatherings or good friends.
19/05/2025: Clashganny House Restaurant is a such a gem, the house and grounds are beautiful and from the moment the four of us walked in the door the staff were amazing, smiling, pleasant, helpful and professional. The menu catered for all tastes and we found each of the three courses, and of course, the cocktails, were cooked and presented perfectly - planning to hopefully return soon and would highly recommend
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8,6
2321 Reviews |
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Teach Dolmain
Carlow
10/06/2025: Our Bed and Breakfast host recommended this place to us and, wow, I didn't expect "pub food" to have such amazing seafood dishes! The food was beautifully plated and delicious. My only sadness was that we could not finish the metric ton of mashed potatos they give you :)
10/06/2025: Very happy with this restaurant. The food and service were exceptional
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8,6
1161 Reviews |
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Mullichain Cafe
15/06/2025: I had lunch and a coffee here, both were delish
08/06/2025: We just had tea and scones, apple tarts. But I’ve eaten more on other visits. It’s always nice. The atmosphere is just perfect - lots of history and local intrigue. The service is warm and welcoming. This place is a must to bring visitors.
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8,5
388 Reviews |
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Cafe de Mode
Ballon
15/06/2025: Great little cafe in Ballon. Good coffee and yummy raspberry scones. I recommend this cafe. It’s worth a stop if ok the road to enniscorty
07/06/2025: Why,why,why do you serve the bacon ,sausage and black pudding chopped up? It is disgusting . What are you trying to hide?.
I live locally and would love to be a frequent customer but this really turns me off.
My husband and I decided to give you another try this morning. When he asked could he have the bacon,on the breakfast stack unchopped,the waitress explained,that's the way it comes. She did suggest he could skip the bacon and replace it with an extra sausage only to discover, when our plates did arrive, that EVERYTHING was chopped. I am sorry,this just gives off the wrong vibe.
I would love to know why any cafe thinks this is a good idea?
You have a lovely space the food is disappointing.
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8,4
128 Reviews |
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Lamberts Coffee House
Carlow
01/06/2025: Best coffee in Carlow hands down. Specialty coffee made by skilled baristas. Silkiest flat white I have ever had!
12/05/2025: We came here quite by accident and found a place in the specialty coffee app. It turned out to be a very cozy cafe with excellent coffee and very tasty pastries.
I recommend!
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8,4
1101 Reviews |
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Reddy's
Carlow
09/06/2025: Irish charm! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed a Sunday evening meal at Reddy’s. It has a traditional Irish pub atmosphere where visitors can dine alongside locals and feel that you’re part of the Carlow town scene. The staff are warm and welcoming with Robyn attending to every need. The food - roast beef and sirloin steak - was delicious, well prepared and generously served. It’s hard to go past the dessert menu of treats made in house by Reddy’s chefs. We indulged in the lemon meringue pie and sticky toffee pudding, both a delight and a tasty end to a lovely evening.
12/05/2025: Had the carvery on Sunday. Great hearty food, good portion sizes and very tasty.
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8,4
120 Reviews |
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Delta Sensory Gardens
Carlow
18/06/2025: Loved my visit here to the Delta Sensory Gardens. Plenty to see in these impressive gardens and I had a great coffee and scone in the cafe. Well worth checking out, especially on a fine day like I had. Thanks to Helen for the recommendation 😁
17/06/2025: Very nice facility.
€6 entrance fee is still acceptable.
Some might call it a bit wild, others natural.
We found it charming.
Beautiful water features and lots of small benches.
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8,3
113 Reviews |
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Waterlilies
Carlow
09/07/2025: Service was very friendly. Coffee was amazing
09/07/2025: Pastries and Coffee are fantastic, Highly recommend the Hazelnut Pain Au Chocolates if they’re available
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8,2
512 Reviews |
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Sha-Roe Bistro
Clonegal
14/06/2025: Stephanie and Co are amazing and never disappoint. From the delicious wild garlic risotto to the caramelised banana dessert. Highly recommend 👌
30/05/2025: Another excellent meal at Sha-roe. Always top class in every way. I love the atmosphere and service too.
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8,2
186 Reviews |
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Conways Kildavin
Kildavin
27/06/2025: Great place and food for quiet Saturday lunch.
19/06/2025: Our group of dog and 3 persons were welcomed on the outside and well looked after. Food was second to none, chicken salad and bacon and cabbage as well as shared desserts just delicious. We will bring family and friends back there, thank you to the entire team
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8,2
1650 Reviews |
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Lord Bagenal Inn
Leighlinbridge
03/06/2025: Amazing food, clean environment, Tomas Jackman created a really enjoyable atmosphere. We spent over €100 on a meal for 2 but enjoyed every bit of it.
28/05/2025: Definitely not a 4 star hotel. May have been once upon a time. Very large room but overfilled with huge furniture. Don't forget your toiletries as the reception doesn't hold spares. Very very limited menu if you don't eat fish. Restaurant only open at weekends. Whole hotel stank of cooking fish when we arrived.
Breakfast was excellent though. Friendly helpful staff.
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8,2
1116 Reviews |
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Aboretum
Carlow
10/06/2025: This is a array of great home and garden centre fabulous array of flowers and all kinds of trees and garden stuff.also a lovely restaurant to eat in with an array of food great place to visit
08/06/2025: Arboretum Leighlinbridge is a true delight for garden lovers and casual visitors alike. With a fantastic selection of plants, garden décor, and unique gifts, it's the perfect place for inspiration, a relaxing browse or picking up a few plants.
Rachel’s Garden Café is the icing on the cake—serving fresh, delicious food in a bright, welcoming setting. The homemade desserts and coffee are especially lovely, and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Oh and they have the quirkiest urinals 😊