The best restaurants in Kildare

13/05/2026: We went for Sunday carvery and had a lovely lunch. Very generous portions of tender beef, beautifully seasoned vegetables and gravy. Extremely tasty. Definitely recommend the food. ALSO Highly recommend having a browse around the immense ground floor which has many nooks and crannies, lovely hidden areas. All beautifully decorated with very interesting artworks and interesting objects and gorgeous stained glass windows... stunning. A great venue to satisfy the tummy and the eyes ☺️

12/05/2026: Centre of Nass, car park underneath once inside reception area was fabulous couldn't fault the hotel or the food

02/06/2026: Food was amazing and the early bird menu is great value considering the quality. Staff are very kind and professional.

17/05/2026: I love the lunch menu options during the week — such a nice spot for a catch-up. The seafood dishes were gorgeous, especially the sea bass and the mussels. My friend really enjoyed the chicken supreme as well. And definitely don’t skip dessert: the chocolate cake, apple crumble, and sticky toffee pudding were all absolutely delicious. A very welcoming staff & attentive. A lovely place with great food and a warm atmosphere.

25/05/2026: Good selection of food! Noticed they even have a little dog park there

23/05/2026: Very friendly efficient staff in delli counter ...food excellent as well

02/06/2026: This place was excellent. Great food, great beer, great people. We traveled from the States and this pub was only a short walk from our Vrbo. We visited this pub twice, as our first and last stop in Ireland, since it was so good. There is even a parking lot right behind back with cheap parking. 10/10 would recommend and will be eating/drinking here again when we eventually visit Ireland again.

27/04/2026: Lovely atmosphere, class service

25/04/2026: Sound an chill place to play pool

02/04/2026: Great facilities and lovely staff

30/06/2026: The best coffee around, great value for whole bean coffee and always a friendly atmosphere.

27/06/2026: Fabulous coffee shop, fresh brew coffee, relaxed and very friendly team. Love the tosted chicken and beacon sandwiches and the blueberries muffin moist heaven 😋 well worth a try.

02/12/2025: Fantastic toasties and nice coffee. Located in a nice housing estate. Parking can be hit and miss depending on time of the day.

30/11/2025: Really good coffee with nice latte art! Almond crossiant was nice also. Plenty of seating and nice chill vibe.

11/05/2026: Great value and quality food. Shop is brilliant, tractor cafe is fab and its a free farm where you can feed the animals! Staff are all absolutely lovely

09/05/2026: Gorgeous place! Staff in the restaurant and shop are so lovely and friendly. The food is gorgeous !! And the animals are fantastic!

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. 🍻

05/06/2026: Great place super staff and super food!

04/06/2026: Ordered online waited 2 hours just to ring for them to say they forgot, are we fr

07/06/2026: Great experience had with my family everyone enjoyed themselves. Great staff and chef was really funny and great with the kids. Well priced lovely tasty food and the home made sauces where delicious 😋 we bought some to bring home. I've been many times and will be back again. 💯 % Satisfaction

07/06/2026: Lovely food after visiting the animal farm in Maynooth. Add fries as side option will be great.

30/12/2025: Good food, good prices. Staff is nice.

16/11/2025: Mani In pasta italian restaurant offers a warm and inviting dining experience filled with rich flavors and comforting dishes. The menu typically includes classics like pasta, pizza, risotto, and fresh salads, all made with quality ingredients and plenty of authenticity. The atmosphere is cozy, often featuring soft lighting and charming décor that gives a true Italian feel. Service is attentive and friendly, and staff are usually happy to recommend dishes or wine pairings. Whether you’re enjoying a casual meal or a special occasion, an Italian restaurant delivers delicious food, great ambiance, and a genuinely enjoyable experience.

13/06/2026: A lovely pub, great atmosphere, good Nechi beer, very tasty and inexpensive food.

04/06/2026: Food lovely and nice atmosphere Usually food pubs don't attract drinkers but this has good mix of both hence good atmosphere

18/05/2026: Great restaurant food and service very good.

16/05/2026: Portions are big, not too expensive, not too cheap

19/04/2026: We had a wonderful meal here tonight, the burger was put of this world. Thank you for treating us so well.

05/04/2026: Connor, the barman at Avenue Bar and Restaurant, is absolutely exceptional. His mixology is incredible, his service is outstanding, and it is all topped off with the kind of personality every customer hopes for. Connor is the reason we became repeat customers. If his drinks were not already the star of the show, he easily would be himself. He has made several evenings truly memorable. Matteo also deserves a special mention. He is consistently welcoming, attentive and professional, and he adds so much to the warm atmosphere of the place. His service is excellent, and he helps make every visit feel smooth, relaxed and enjoyable. They are truly lucky to have him, and his contribution certainly does not go unnoticed. Andrew was an absolute pleasure to be served by. He was attentive, personable and eager to make sure everything was just right, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. What really stood out was the human touch in his service — we had such a lovely chat with him, and it was genuinely refreshing to be served by someone so warm and engaging.