The best restaurants in Kildare

18/01/2026: The place is fantastic and there is a vibe that we like the most But as a muslim there is no choice for halal food . But I hope we will see halal food there soon.

14/01/2026: nice place to visit and sit for hours only thing missing there is Halal Food I hope in future will see Halal food there

01/12/2025: Everything is perefect- from food to the best staff in a restaurant.

17/10/2025: Wonderful staff & delicious food.

10/01/2026: Very reasonably priced lovely breakfast options. The eggs Benedict was perfect. Will definitely be back. The staff were the sweetest as always !

04/01/2026: A fine spot. Great food and a personal and friendly service.

28/12/2025: Excellent coffee and really friendly, welcoming staff. Nice range of freshly baked pastries. Great opening hours over the holidays :)

27/12/2025: Such a cool spot. Bartender was super cool and the vibes were excellent. Didn't get any food as the pizza was sold out but still a great time

03/01/2026: Fantastic staff and food amazing 👏

23/12/2025: We quite frequently order pizzas from here ...staff is friendly...James n Magda were very nice..

21/01/2026: Coffee a bit dated otherwise no complaints.

20/01/2026: Very good coffee. Free limited parking around the corner. Visit for a coffee and a snack.

16/01/2026: My wife and I love it; it's our favourite Japanese restaurant in Ireland! Just go and be happy guys!

15/01/2026: Great food and a great vibe the servers were very polite and friendly too

06/01/2026: The breakfast hash is the best around.

29/11/2025: Good food at decent price the Korean coriander soup is amazing. Nice place to have brunch with family

31/12/2025: The good: the food and the atmosphere are quite good. The bad: the service is atrocious. Few yougsters, running around like headless chickens, often don't get the orders right, and forget about you once the food is delivered to the table. Worst of all - they don't take the reservations. Sure, nothing new, but this one time, when we wanted to bring our 86 grandmother for a quick dinner, I called them and asked could they make an exception, since she wouldn't be able to wait 40 mins for the table, they straight up said no. Way to treat your elrderly. Again, if it was just me, that wouldn't be an issue. Nice place, but does it lose point for their bad service and god awful yreatment of clients?-sure they will. There's room for improvement. Give the kids proper training and maybe think about how you treat the hand that feeds you.

07/12/2025: From the outside, The Salmon Leap Inn looks… well, let’s say “resting peacefully.” At the corner of a main road, it gives off strong “I’ve seen some things” energy. Honestly, I almost drove past thinking it was closed or possibly haunted. But then… BUT THEN. You step inside and it’s like Narnia, if Narnia had pints and regulars with a sense of humour. Warm, cosy, and full of positive vibes. The place practically hugs you. The co-customers are so friendly you half expect someone to offer you slippers and a cup of tea. It feels less like a pub and more like popping round to a mate’s living room; if your mate also pulls a brilliant pint. The service? Personalised, quick, and genuinely cheerful. None of that “I’m only here for my shift paycheck” energy; more like “welcome to our family, can we get you settled with a drink?” In short: The Salmon Leap Inn might look like it’s napping on the outside, but step in and you’ll find a lively, charming surprise. A hidden gem that proves you definitely can’t judge a pub by its cover. 🍻

27/11/2025: Fabulous cuppa café siempre always

11/11/2025: Great coffee by great people in Maynooth & Mullingar!

07/12/2025: Great pub, good for sport and lovely pub grub. Service is a bit slow, but also a busy spot!

07/12/2025: My wife and adult daughter rang to reserve a table on the evening of December 4th 2025. They were told reservations were not accepted so they arrived a while later. They bought two drinks at the bar and sat at a table. Almost immediately the "Manager" arrived and abruptly told my wife and daughter they could not sit there as the table was reserved for other people. My wife told him they would not move as they have been told there are no reservations, there is no "reserved" notice on the table. The manager said that there were other people he had been holding this table for. My wife said explained that her and my daughter had bought drinks from the bar, and would not move. The manager then loudly said that he would not allow them to be served for the evening A waitress approached, apologised and went to hand my wife menus, but from the other side of the bar told the waitress not to serve them! A young male waiter went over to them and apologised and offered to walk my wife and daughter to another restaurant down the road. My wife said she felt embarrassed, belittled and very intimidated. ABSOLUTELY ABHORRENT BEHAVIOUR

11/01/2026: Really nice food & staff. Highly recommend for familes 👌

11/01/2026: The Village Inn is a truly special gem! We were promptly greeted and our names taken by Ross for the waitlist, who was incredibly charismatic and helped us get a drink while we waited for a table. We instantly felt like friends with the staff and customers there. A nice man whose name was Dugan or Donnel (I think, I apologize if I misspell/misremember names here!) told me he could make me the best espresso martini of my life. I doubted him, but it truly was the best of my life. And I’ve had hundreds! Keen (spelled phonetically, I apologize again for not knowing how to spell Irish names!) took care of us while we waited for a table and was happy to chat with us. The rugby game was on and it was so fun to cheer with other patrons! When we were sat for dining we had the absolute pleasure of being taken care of by the kindest and most attentive servers, Lauren and Jane. They were knowledgeable about the menu, quick with recommendations, and happy to accommodate our gluten intolerance. Plus, they are good craic! The food was delicious, the cocktails phenomenal, and the service technically great. But like any good restaurant or pub, the true value is in the quality of its staff. The Village Inn is wealthy in its charming and skilled staff. We will be returning often and tipping generously!

09/11/2025: Food is nice but very pricey. €21 for some pizzas. One of the most expensive around

12/10/2025: Top class, really good pizza, and pasta. Couldn’t recommend it enough.

07/12/2025: We went for the first time today to bring our 6 month old to the santa experience. The price point was amazing. We were so so impressed, the staff are the friendliest we have ever came across they blew us away. Brilliant butchers and coffee shop, we didn’t get a meal but it looked amazing. Will 100% be back during the year for more activities and again next year for Santa.

29/11/2025: Great farm shop and the little one loves to feed all the animals

18/12/2025: The pizza was absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend

18/10/2025: Lovely spot pizza is next lol awesome has roof mounted heaters and blankets great spot