The best restaurants in Kildare

24/11/2024: Staff on the coffee machines seem to have an attitude problem. Stood waiting almost 10mins to have a coffee order taken when no one else was in the que. Three girls walking around and one guy on the main counter. Then they proceeded to give me the wrong coffee order and when corrected, they started whispering among themselves with sour faces, and not very subtly or quiet in what they were saying. Made me feel very uncomfortable. Pretty disappointing. Considering we go here quite a bit for coffees, wine and dinners. Don’t be in a customer facing role if you have zero level of customer service, and maybe check your staff.

17/11/2024: We loved going here before but unfortunately the staff is making the experience unpleasant each time..especially when buying take away coffees. You feel like you are in their way and they are doing you a favor when making coffee. They never ask for the loyalty card and they upped the loyalty bonus... there will be no loyalty from customers if they treat us like this...

23/10/2024: Was there on Sunday midday so not so many customers. It was my first visit in Goban... Place is amazing... Friendly, warm and with outdoor option. The only one complaint was a friend of mine... I spent more time watching sport tv then talking about all around things... Good for me , he was on the phone with his girlfriend and I enjoyed the place. One more thing: Guinness from the tap.... just wish to be 🔙. All the best.

20/10/2024: Love this place. Pamela and her staff are extremely passionate in giving a forest wonderland experience. It's quaint and homely. Even in autumn and winter Donadea coffee house will warm you with hot chocolate or coffee after your walk. A food menu has been recently introduced and you can sit outside at the picnic tables, enjoying the beauty around you. Treats for dogs and food for the ducks.

15/10/2024: A decent cafe in the center of the forest. The gastronomic offer has been expanded to include hot dogs and lots of cookies. Attention. You can only pay in cash or with the Revolut app from your phone.

30/11/2024: Ordered food for delivery almost 2 and a half hours ago and still no sign. The restaurant urges you to order via their website and not a delivery company like Just Eat but now we can't contact anyone. Have tried ringing several times and no answer. It's gone so long now that we no longer want the food but I can't get through to anyone to tell them. Awful service. I've ordered from here many times before but unfortunately it will be a long time before I go back

30/11/2024: Waited around 2 hours for the food to be delivered (local in Naas) although on site it's advertised around 40 min to be delivered Horrible service and so disappointed.

20/10/2024: Friendly bar serving great food and drinks

16/09/2024: I spent two hours in the Abbey Lodge, food was brilliant, the two waitresses took a good half an hour to recognise me to take my order, walked around, took everyone else's glasses from the tables around me and not once acknowledged my brother and I. When one of them DID come around, I felt I impositioned her as she came around with a face on her. But the next thing about atmosphere is that I felt soured towards it due to her attitude and therefore I didn't feel the need to spend any more of my money as I didn't feel welcomed nor wanted. I hope to see an improvement in service later in the future.

26/11/2024: Clean, easy parking, always attentive staff.

23/11/2024: Great place loads of food and sweet options

19/08/2024: Friendly people,great atmosphere

09/05/2024: Very nice pub, customers happily talk with tourists. I really enjoyed the atmosphere.

07/12/2024: Review of Mario's Pizza I recently visited Mario's Pizza, and while the establishment has some positives, the overall experience was disappointing. First, the good: the restaurant itself is clean, well-maintained, and aesthetically pleasing. The staff is polite, professional, and creates a welcoming atmosphere. Unfortunately, the pizza does not live up to expectations, especially given the price. At 20 euros for a 12-inch pizza, I was expecting something extraordinary. Instead, the pizza is very small, lacks a generous amount of ingredients, and—most importantly—is not tasty. The flavor is underwhelming, leaving you feeling like you've wasted your money. In summary, while the ambiance and service are great, the core product—the pizza—falls short. For the price, I expected much more in terms of taste and value. I wouldn’t recommend Mario’s unless they significantly improve the quality and size of their pizzas. 2/5.

15/11/2024: Super tasty wood fired pizza although it’s bit pricey. Adding more verities and special offers would certainly encourage regular visits from foodies like me.

25/11/2024: First time and the last one-price not adequate to size and quality- paid 16.25 for grilled chicken wrap with mac and cheese side(i had to pay extra 1.25 for mac and cheese side btw)-got wrap with a bit of salad and small chicken breast.. and side.. disappointed.

24/11/2024: One of the more relaxing nandos I've ate in . Good atmosphere good food

23/11/2024: Lovely food! Amazing Indian taste! We had as start Maharaja Mix Plater and it’s a very good way to try the delicious flavours.

10/11/2024: Ate here last night for a second time , food was amazing and service was excellent, the flavors of the food were outstanding and all the food was delicious. Will definitely be back on a regular basis. Also over paid my bill by mistake and the waiter was straight over to let me know.

13/09/2024: The food is okay and the staff seem competent enough. Bit greasy though.

16/07/2024: This is my second time to get this catering company and again they managed to exceed my expectations. The food was delicious even down to its presentation and there was plenty of it with a great variety for everyone’s taste, including foods for children, gluten and dairy free products. This company is very professional, attentive but at the same time friendly. All our guests were very impressed and we received many compliments about the catering from them. We would highly recommend Dora Mays for any event.

08/12/2024: Very good food always freshly cooked. Friendly staff.

07/12/2024: Stopped off on way home from Dublin for a bag of chips . Oh my sweet baby Jesus some of the best chips I've ever had. The bag was HUGE. I'm not too far away I will be back for sure

09/07/2024: Hightly recommend. Top quality scones and the flavours are divine! They are an online business only though

09/07/2024: A lovely gift instead of flowers / chocolate. Delivered fresh to our door. Scones are so good. Highly recommend 👌

21/11/2024: Reasonably priced for the lunch menu. Also the selection of cakes is very good too to choose from.

14/11/2024: Breakfast isn’t made fresh it’s all per cooked and heated up in the merry chef