The best restaurants in Kildare

26/08/2025: The old man employee (not sure if he's the manager or what) is just as rude as many of these other reviewers have said. I met up at the cafe today with a friend to do some work after lunchtime. My friend ordered a coffee, but I had already eaten, so I did not order anything. After a while, the employee chastised me for not ordering anything and said, "We're not an office." No, you're a coffee shop in which people regularly take their time to do some work on a laptop! The restaurant was about 2/3rd empty at this time. There was PLENTY of available seating, and I did not see ANYONE waiting for a table. I'm sure the owner is going to give the same reply that they need to facilitate turning over tables, but that response holds absolutely no water when the restaurant is mostly empty. Owner, you need to stop making excuses for this rude employee. Though I did not order anything today, I have eaten at the bistro in the past, so I have contributed to their business. But I will never, ever return after being treated so rudely. That employee just hurt his business' long-term profits rather than increase them. Do not be short-sighted and isolate customers when there is no need.

21/08/2025: Tasty cakes and amazing service!

29/12/2025: My absolute favorite cafe in Clane. I've been regular for the past year now and they've never disappointed. Their hash is second to none and sometimes I'm nearly disappointed ordering hash from anywhere else and I've tried many many cafe/brunch places. It's a bit dearer than most places but I believe it reflects the quality you get in the food. Yes, the place can get quite loud and it's very busy in the mornings but I don't think it ever gets so loud that I can't have a conversation. Staff are always lovely and you get a seat pretty much in no time even when it's busy. Would highly recommend it to anyone

20/12/2025: Good food with complex flavor combinations but it is pricey. The interior is decorated in a trendy chic way . VERY CUTE! It does get LOUD when the ship is full- a rug and something to partition the areas acoustics (wall hangings, plants, etc) would make this a much better experience! Some seating is up a little staircase and the seating on the ground floor is tightly packed (wouldn’t recommend this place for wheelchair / strollers / anything that could get hung up on corners). Bathroom is accessible but is located at the back of the building down a little corridor. Services was prompt, and the staff make sure you feel at home. The goat cheese salad was delicious and so were the pancakes but “American Style Pancakes” (as an American 🇺🇸) should be BIG like BIG BIG. Also it would be amazing to be able to add an egg to a burger or as a side dish throughout the day!

05/09/2025: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (for the chicken burger) The chicken burger was absolutely delicious and the highlight of my visit-juicy, flavorful, and well worth it. I also tried the cheese & garlic fries along with the fried chicken, but those fell short as they were quite greasy and had a hint of old cooking oil. That said, the menu has some great value options, and the pricing on certain dishes is a real steal. The staff were friendly and kind, and it was convenient that they accepted Revolut payment when I didn’t have cash on hand.

16/08/2025: Fantastic taco chips around. Great portions for the price and the crispy chicken is fantastic here.

13/09/2025: My second time coming here for afternoon and yet again a lovely experience. The ladies at the tea room are very friendly🥰 Delcious cakes and loved the pear almond scone in particular. Great value on groupon, looking forward to being back again!

15/08/2025: This is a lovely little tea room recommended by 2 other people i had talked to, with its little cups and saucers but the food was lovely. We had afternoon tea as part of my friends 50th. We loved it. We got an extra pot of tea and sat in the outside dining space. The staff are lovely and its really good value for money.

13/10/2025: Best pub in Celbridge, lovely pint of Guinness and friendly staff! Plenty of screens and choices of sports to avail of.

16/07/2025: What a true fantastic pub! Loved it and loved the atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

26/06/2025: Popped into JB Mahoney recently and honestly, what a find. It’s got that rare mix of proper character and a genuinely warm atmosphere that makes you feel like a regular, even if it’s your first visit. The Guinness? Spot on, creamy, smooth, poured with care. You can tell they take pride in it, which is more than you can say for a lot of places. And if you haven’t tried the Algerian, you’re missing out – bold, rich, and absolutely delicious. A proper pint to remember. The bar staff are brilliant, friendly, funny, and somehow manage to keep everything running smoothly even when it's packed. Even, the teachers chap I was speaking to inside. JB Mahoney’s strikes that perfect balance: welcoming, down-to-earth, but with real quality behind the bar. Whether you're in for a quiet one or a few rounds with mates, this place just gets it right.

29/03/2026: Great staff members and the food to die for

27/03/2026: Amazing food and a really nice vibe! The staff were super friendly and made us feel welcome right away. Everything we ordered tasted fantastic, and the whole experience was relaxed and enjoyable. Definitely coming back!

05/12/2025: What a dissappointment, i just moved to Newbridge tried this restaurant for a takeaway delivery. They really need to change their chef with an immediate effect as this is worse indian food i have tasted living in Ireland for 20 years. No surprise on Friday night in a festive season not a single table was taken. Never going back again. Avoid it!!!

02/11/2025: Changing my review as whilst it is still great im not sure it is the absolute best between naas and portlaois anymore. Not that it has gone down in quality, just more competition. Some things were missing from my order today but i would not mark them down for this as mistakes happen and this the first time. The biryani i ordered was one the most flavourfull of the places ive tried outside some places in Dublin.

03/05/2026: Enjoyed the bowling in Airtastic. Staff were polite, and quick at setting up our games. Though, they are very expensive and poor value for the price, i.e. €43.50 for two students and a child for only 2 games.

30/04/2026: Good for toddlers and teenagers.

28/07/2025: Good pub and great pint of Guinness

13/05/2026: Making a good effort in difficult times. Comfortable and friendly, no pressure to hurry up. Hope they hit the high notes soon.

13/05/2026: Great food and service . Had a Birthday dinner here. I would recommend this hotel

20/03/2026: I arrived at the roost just after 23:30 and was told the bar was closed despite saying it was open til 2:00 on Google management and ownership clearly don’t care about false advertising which could lead to a lawsuit, I would avoid at all costs

05/02/2026: Was there last night Dj John Gibbons was playing and he was brilliant as always, staff doormen all super professional great place

22/12/2025: Food is amazing, Jordan R, was at the front desk, he was a very nice young man, he was very friendly and very good at his job. I would highly recommend SaBa for anytime of the day, we have eating there several times, tonight I got a takeaway and it was lovely. Thanks Jordan

22/12/2025: Got a table for 4 got wings could have a dip but I love them and prawn crackers are big and nice love them for main we got a chicken dish with fries it could have a sauce for the chicken the fries could be crispier and then some noodles they were delicious for dessert we got 2 ice cream’s both had pistachio chocolate and vanilla flavour 9.9/10 recommend this place if you love south East Asian food🍜

13/03/2026: Fantastic food & very friendly staff! We will be back!

13/01/2026: I ordered home delivery from Bombay Bistro, and the food was absolutely amazing! The service was punctual, and the flavors were authentically Indian. As someone who is from India and has tried many Indian restaurants, I can confidently say that Bombay Bistro stands out. Highly recommended!