The best restaurants in Carlow

12/05/2025: Lovely cakes and homemade breads. Very reasonable prices.

18/03/2025: Great place to have coffee and great selection of cakes and sandwiches, we go there regularly,the staff are very friendly, I would highly recommend a visit ,it's a great meeting place

12/03/2025: Got a takeaway this evening via JustEat. The food was so nice. We ordered chicken bhuna and the chicken was so tender. This have become my favourite take out in Carlow Town.

17/02/2025: We decided to visit Shapla for my mom's birthday. My mom isn't easily impressed by food, but this really wowed her. We we're very satisfied with service their staff is very friendly, welcoming, and warm. As a person with a gluten allergy, they served us a delicious gluten-free meal. The place was very clean and tidy. Shapla has been really transformed. The best Indian restaurant in town. highly recommend!

28/03/2025: Chicken shawarma kebab platter was so so nice. Waiter was so friendly and kind. Will be back 😊

08/03/2025: The 3 of us visited Billy’s today on a trip home from Laois , from the minute we stepped in we recieved a warm welcome from the waitress who was extremely helpful ,we didn’t get a chance to take any photos we got stuck in :), if you love satay /curry sauce this is 100 % the best !

12/05/2025: Today I went in to ewings with my girlfriend and my brother, when we went in the bartender mentioned there was a smell of weed from outside , he automatically assumed it was us when we came in , he was very ignorant about it when we said to him we can prove it wasn’t us he didn’t want to hear about it, I would’ve loved to show him how we were innocent but he decided to make a show of us infront of all other customers when we did not do a thing wrong. He was also quick to assume it was the men smoking instead of the woman. We got kicked out for absolutely no reason at all and judged and embarrassed. Don’t recommend this pub to anyone because if there is a smell outside you will automatically be accused.

12/05/2025: It’s in the centre of the town and a safe bar it is, lovely local bar.

31/01/2025: Great guinnness. Perfectly chilled. Possibly the best Guinness in Carlow

12/06/2025: Not much off licence option available

07/06/2025: My local supermarket, service, availability of items, and friendly staff, second to none.. Thoroughly recommended it.

11/06/2025: Good option for a decent thai lunch menu. Food delivered quickly once your order was taken. We were there on June 9th and it seemed like the whole dining room was being left to 1 female member of staff, while the male employee just floated about. She was efficient in serving the multiple tables.

04/04/2025: 11 of us had dinner in lemongrass last Sunday "mothers day" the food was beautiful.. however there was an add on charge of 30 euro for booking a table for 6 or more people.. we weren't informed of this when making the booking , it was pointed out on the front cover of the menu when I questioned it.. it is not visible when viewing the menu online.. I thought it was a very sneaky add on. It would have been 3 separate tables when booking had this been pointed out... I don't see how this applies when the same amount of people are being served whether it be 1 or 3 tables.. we would have been leaving the same amount in a tip but not any more when dining there.. it nice to leave it of your own free will rather than being compelled to do so.. Just to be aware of this for a large family when booking your table...

09/05/2025: Stayed in the Talbot Hotel Carlow, overnight. We had dinner and an evening meal. I have stayed overnight in quite a few hotels. However, I have to say that the Tablot hotel stands out for value for money, with a lovely, clean, spacious room, and the bed was super comfortable. The staff was exceptionally, friendly, professional, and very efficient. From the ladies at reception, the bar/restaurant staff and the ladies serving breakfast were all so kind, mannerly, and helpful. I asked the lady serving breakfast her name so that I could let the staff at reception know how much we appreciated her kindness. Well done to each and every one of you. I would like to take this opportunity to thank ye and to wish you every success in the future.

09/05/2025: *** APPALLING FOOD *** Booked this hotel for one night including dinner at their restaurant After checking in and paying we were informed restaurant had been closed for quite a while and that we could have 3 course bar food instead. Food was appalling/ inedible Calamari was overcooked in old vegetable oil Main course overcooked hake and burnt oily baby potatoes Dessert was supposed to be crème brûlée but turned out to be sweetened scrambled eggs The HEAD CHEF has Zero interest in cooking good edible food and should RESIGN !!! Nice wine 🍷albeit delivered to the table open with the cork shoved back in - good cocktails After dinner we sat at the bar to have another drink but were met with the rudest bar lady who should get a refund from whatever charm school she attend totally rude and obnoxious Rooms are decent and comfortable Reception staff were good Breakfast is a fairly average affair nothing better than average

04/05/2025: Nicest pint of Guinness in the town

29/04/2025: For some reason they put sweet and sour sauce on a chicken kebab. Pick a lane!

03/04/2025: Best Abrakabra I've ever been to

14/05/2025: Best shower I've used in a hotel in ages!!! Nice brekkie, rooms are fine apart form the curtains.. they don't do much good at keeping the room dark. Nice looking curtains but the hang too far from the wall and light gets in. I was at the front of the hotel and the front light was on all night too lighting up my room. And another negative, the gym and pool close at 6.30.. Never heard of that before, really disappointing. Thankfully the weather was amazing so I just went for a longer walk. 2 small issues but otherwise a nice place to stay. Staff are very nice too 👍

04/05/2025: Thank you so much to all the staff at the Seven Oaks who went above and beyond for my friend’s baby shower and 40th birthday celebrations. Special mention to Aisling, Paul and Camren for their organisation, practical help and professionalism. Aisling was so flexible with the booking requirements and made lovely suggestions such as personalised menus. Paul helped us with decor and logistics, and the ballroom was so beautifully set when we arrived with fresh flowers. Camren helped us with timings and kept everything ticking over smoothly. We had the most beautiful meal, everyone loved it and the portions were huge. The service was swift but not rushed. I honestly couldn’t fault any aspect of the day. Thank you so much.

10/10/2024: Chicken fried rice is Amazing 😍

05/08/2024: We probably had the worst mains delivered to us. We ordered pad krapow and got a mushy dish delivered to us that was not even well seasoned. I would not recommend this place for mains

07/06/2025: The jam and cream doughnut is the best I think I've ever had - and huge too! Friendly staff, I'll definitely be back!

24/05/2025: Lovely cafe here in Carlow lovely staff and the best coffee, I have a white chocolate latte and it’s the best had it in Starbucks didn’t do the same thing as Keane latte

09/06/2025: I had a truly disappointing experience during my recent visit. I came in looking forward to trying the special cocktail tree, but was instead met with nothing but rudeness and unprofessionalism. When I politely asked about drinks, I was greeted with attitude and even shouted at across the bar—despite the venue being almost empty. To make matters worse, the bartender refused to deliver the drinks to our table for no clear reason. What shocked me most was the poor hygiene: I witnessed her putting straws in her mouth before placing them in drinks, all while laughing and joking with her friends behind the bar. The entire experience felt disrespectful and careless. Definitely not what I expected from a place that presents itself with any level of hospitality. I won’t be returning, and I wouldn’t recommend it to others.

04/06/2025: On a short visit down to Carlow from Kildare we decided to stop off for a bit of lunch at this hotel. When we asked the waitress what the fish of the day was, we were told it was cod. When the meal arrived the so called "cod" looked like it had been thrown into the deepfat fryer for 2 seconds & the chips for an hour. The Lasagne was overcooked layers of pasta, with little mince but loads of cheese. When we complained to the Manager she apologised & said she had had the same complaints 2 weeks ago!!!! When we said any decent chef to produce that level of food to customers should be sacked, she agreed!!!! Terrible food, bar staff just hanging around doing nothing only chatting & on their phones. Cant see this so called hotel being open for much longer as they will have no customers left. Next time we will be in Carlow, we'll go to McDonalds across the road!!!!

14/05/2025: Popped in here for a takeaway as opposed to eating in the hotel.. Walked in and was greeted by the guy behind the desk who was very friendly. Placed my order and he offered me a seat while I wait and then he asked if I would like a glass of water then. Such a small gesture that in my 40+years have never been offered in any takeaway ever. I got the chicken stay skewers and Pad Thai. Sat outside in the sun at the park eating this delicious meal. Next time I'm in Carlow I will be sitting in and spending my money here. Great food, fantastic service and the restaurant looks really nice. Thank you Neko!

30/04/2025: Very happy with our first takeaway from Neko. Great selection, tasty and well cooked. The food was the correct temperature. The vegetable spring roll and Nasi Goreng were excellent. Recommended.