The best restaurants in Kinsale

08/06/2026: Lovely little place in the centre of Kinsale. Brilliant sirloin, excellent scallops (with the surf and turf), nice wine selection by glass or bottle, fabulous frites, and the service is op-notch. Recommended, especially as a special occasion dinner.

26/05/2026: Great small restaurant. No reservation, but very accommodating for the two of us. Steaks were great, desert a serious - WOW! Very pleasant waitstaff. Busy so we waited - but we like busy, we know it’s good!

04/09/2026: Small and so somewhat cramped. Very busy at this time of year but servers were lovely and friendly and tried to serve everyone as quickly as they could. Food was very tasty, atmosphere cosy and best of all for us , inside and out it is VERY dog-friendly, even with two big dogs in a small space. Servers gave them treats and some love too ❤️ Kinsale is a bit of a nightmare for driving and finding parking in season, but once you’re lucky enough to find a spot, the core is very compact and walkable and Leona’s is well positioned. Would recommend 👍

23/08/2026: Nice sandwiches. Friendly staff. Wheelchair accessible dining area but not bathroom.

13/09/2026: Highly recommended. The owner is very nice.

03/09/2026: The portions were very small for the price. For example the chicken ceased wrap was 12 euro and was just tiny. Although the atmosphere was lovely, the food was delicious and the staff were very attentive with quick service.

15/09/2026: Saag paneer and cheese naan executed perfectly

14/09/2026: Had some chicken biryani. Huge portion, fresh flavor, excellent chicken, perfectly cooked rice. Veggies were fresh and crisp. Meat samosas and Cobra beer was excellent. You can't go wrong, especially if you're looking for a change from pub food. Must try this.

30/08/2026: A very good little sweet/savory break! We bought some bread which was excellent, and that's coming from a Frenchman! A bit pricey but very good quality.

17/08/2026: Cute and delicious bakery. Had the zatar danish and have been dreaming of it ever since. Good coffee and atmosphere

05/10/2026: Wonderful restaurant from start to finish. Service was excellent and the food was fabulous. The hake was prepared very well and the fish and chips were nice although not the best I had. However the seafood soup was exceptional Good wine list also. Very welcoming place with excellent food.

04/10/2026: Fish & chips were great. Service was friendly, responsive, and they easily accommodated a group of six without a reservation. 😊

11/09/2026: Was recommended by a local and didn't disappoint. God some of the town gossip in this history rich pub. Could easily spend the whole night here

04/09/2026: Great atmosphere and great drinks. Dark and fun

06/06/2026: I had dinner here recently and it was delicious. Staff are very friendly and professional and very knowledgeable about their gluten free options. Most of the menu could be adapted for gluten free. Staff were also very aware of cross contamination. I had a very relaxing and enjoyable experience.

20/05/2026: It was recommended for its food! But both breakfast and diner where below standard. Waiter seemed kind but inexperienced. Location is good.

29/06/2026: Review for the cafe: best meal I’ve had in Ireland. Salmon on brown bread with horseradish cream cheese. Absolutely 5 stars! Service was quick to start and slowed a bit. Beautiful atmosphere.

28/06/2026: I have googled spot for brunch ..and well..it didn't disappoint..definitely was worth all those 4.5 * Really recommend, brilliant food... beautiful spot. And very happy, helpful staff. We will definitely be returning back

19/09/2026: Great for a local lunch when in Kinsale.

15/09/2026: Great location, super tasty food. The kitchen was working very hard to serve the food at a busy time, so we had to wait a bit for our food, but it was 100% worth it. A cozy place.

28/09/2026: My partner and myself had a lovely meal here on a Saturday night. Paul and Helen are exceptional at what they do and I'd highly recommend for anyone to try it. We enjoyed every course. Nothing was too experimental the way some Michelins can be sometimes. It was just good food cooked well with great service.

08/09/2026: Interesting menu, beautifully cooked, fantastic wine pairing.

11/04/2026: Grab anything. Don't think about it. It will be great.

02/04/2026: Great coffee and service. Will definitely return for a coffee ✨

03/08/2026: Lovely little cafe! Nice food, service, and reasonably priced.

13/07/2026: A lovely café offering various lunch options, with incredibly friendly service! Pleasant terrace (facing the street).

25/08/2026: One of the best lunches we have ever had anywhere in the world! Every single dish we ordered was spectacular. The seafood chowder and chicken tikka are phenomenal!! The service was very friendly but on the slower side so I don’t recommend this place if you’re in a rush. But otherwise it is a must go!

14/08/2026: My wife and I had a fantastic dinner at The Blue Haven’s weekly Indian Pop-Up Thursday. Each week, the chef creates a tasting menu showcasing a different region of India, and last night’s menu took us to West Bengal and Kolkata. Highlights included the Kolkata chicken drumstick biryani, rich chicken kosha, fish kalia and chingri macher bora, followed by a lovely moong daler payesh for dessert. Everything was full of flavour, wonderfully varied and very filling—easily some of the tastiest Indian food we’ve had in Ireland. The service was excellent too: attentive, friendly and knowledgeable, with the team kindly talking us through every dish. Highly recommended if you’re in the mood for a memorable Indian meal in Kinsale. It has already become a Thursday-night fixture in our house!

18/08/2026: We like their pre-made and fresh made sandwiches. It’s definitely a great value for the money.

09/08/2026: Most expensive super value i have visited, great service and staff 👏