The best restaurants in Kildare

07/12/2025: The food is super, the climate is slightly chilly but it might be because of the winter. The staff are very friendly and nice. (The vanilla matcha could have a bigger note of vanilla)

10/11/2025: Absolutely fantastic experience — great food, excellent service, and a 6-star ambience! You can truly relax and enjoy your meal while listening to the soothing sound of the river. Bonus points for being open from 9 AM to 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, even though Google still lists their hours as only until 7 PM.

31/05/2025: Huge portions. Share a starter 😃

08/05/2025: Very delicious. Portions are big.

22/02/2026: First time in straffon staying in the K Club for the night and we asked were to go just for a drink to watch the match staff were so nice we had a pizza to try and it was lovely highly recommend the pepperoni pizza also the locals that were in there were so friendly and welcoming will definitely call in again A++++

31/12/2025: I have been to this pub a few times. This 3 star review is due to the last two times we have been here, one staff member has been extremely rude, she was rude to every person on this visit and was really rude on the last visit, to the point that she had to apologise one of the lads. The rest of the bar staff are friendly and I still recommend, good pint of Guinness.

27/12/2025: This review is about the breakfast only. I had the Full Fire earlier this year. It was mediocre but I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt and tried it again today. Sadly, there was no improvement. Rashers - needed to be cooked more Sausages - fine but not that hot Scrambled egg - ok but not garnished. Pudding - I know pudding is already cooked but on Firecastle it barely touches the pan so is extremely unappetising and cold. Toast - underdone and cold. Chips - the best thing. Aside from the chips, everything else was either lukewarm or cold. On a separate note, Firecastle's prepared meals (lasagne, meatballs etc) are excellent but the breakfast needs serious improvement. I remember when the place first opened, the full breakfast was very good, well-cooked and hot. Then they stopped doing it for a while.

22/12/2025: A very comfortable place, my favorite spot for coffee. Very friendly and good coffee right in Kildare town. It also has rooms, a cooking school, and catering.

02/07/2025: Lovely place for meeting friends at. Staff very friendly and it's very clean

19/06/2025: Rude staff member. Won’t be in a hurry back.

28/09/2025: One of the best restaurants in Lucan/Leixlip/Celbridge/Maynooth area. The Dover sole meunière was simply outstanding. Better than fish I’ve had in Sole Dublin. Service was great too. Sound bunch!

23/08/2025: Attentive, friendly service. The sea food platter is generous in size and v nice.

12/05/2026: Absolutely phenomenal place to have a wedding! Couldn't be happier with the wedding coordinator team especially Lorna and Lydia. They made sure everything went perfect and smooth for the whole day and leading up to the day. As stress free you could have a wedding be. 5 stars without a doubt.

26/11/2025: Nice coffee,bit overpriced. Yesterday 25th November went to shoda for coffee still bit overpriced but was disgusted to see on the counter a plate of about 20 mini shopbought mince pies 2 for 3euro. A pack of 10 probably costs 3euro in Tesco or supervalue. Maybe at this time of year they should be free with your coffee.

16/11/2025: Service extremely slow and very disorganised! To see staff arguing amongst themselves in front of customers is not a good thing! I won't be back.

09/07/2025: There was live jazz music! The atmosphere was super!

25/06/2025: Fletcher’s Bar is one of those places that just gets it right. It’s cosy, friendly, and full of character – a proper traditional pub that doesn’t try too hard, because it doesn’t need to. It’s dog friendly (always a win), and there’s a real laid-back vibe that makes you feel instantly welcome. The kind of spot where you can walk in on your own and end up chatting with someone at the bar like you’ve known them for years. Best of all? They serve Murphy’s – and not many places do these days. It’s poured perfectly and tastes just as it should. Just the place to take the dog after a walk, Fletcher’s ticks all the boxes. Can’t recommend it enough.

15/11/2025: Lovely place, gorgeous food great prices

26/10/2025: Wonderful experience! The restaurant was very clean, with a happy and welcoming vibe. The staff are friendly, attentive, and detail-oriented — they made sure everything was just right. Highly recommend for anyone who values both good food and excellent service

13/09/2025: I placed an order an hour and a half ago and it's not confirmed yet, I called 22 times and no one answers. The funniest thing is that I paid for the order. I had a bad experience.

10/09/2025: The food was amazing, fresh pizza with tuna was my first time having a pizza with fish, I loved it as a first experience. Get the fresh cut fries for starters, they really will make u feel like appreciating it the quality of the food. Non of the food was oily. Leaving made me feel like wanting more, I will visit the restaurant again

30/12/2025: Food is great and staff are very good.

28/12/2025: The cafe was busy when we visited... a good sign. €15 for a single slice of toast with avocado and poached egg seemed very excessive, especially as there was no table service for orders, all of which had to be completed at the counter.... the food was tasty.

14/03/2026: Always friendly and not skimpy on the portions

06/03/2026: I must say the food is amazing out of the takeaway. I was out seeing some family members on my way home. I popped in as they recommended the food unbelievable best chippy around definitely will be back when I’m in the area

10/05/2026: Food was incredible, so fresh. Very friendly staff. Will be definitely back. Best Indian by far. Thank you.

09/05/2026: Staff extremely welcoming and food was out of this world. Special mention to the in house cocktail wizard “Sohel” who kept us there with his expertise in making incredible cocktails!!! Definitely coming back here & couldn’t recommend highly enough 👏👏👏

18/03/2026: I ordered food from this lovely restaurant, I got their spice box meal deal with a drink. The portion was very generous and as a student on a budget this was perfect. Food was lovely.

08/02/2026: Honestly the best Asian take away restaurant in Newbridge. Their food is really the best. Service very good as well. Served hot and fast. Get their spice bag while you’re in town and you’ll thank me later 😉