The best restaurants in Kildare

22/09/2025: We were quite a large party for the restaurant, 13 in total but they were very accommodating. The occasion was a birthday. The party included a 93 yr old, 2 type 1 diabetics and 2 people on restricted diets for health reasons. The menu was varied, lots of options for everyone and the staff were very helpful. The food was excellent, everyone was very happy with their choices. Highlight included chicken in porcini mushroom sauce (main) and the calamari (starter); younger party members had pizza and loved it. The atmosphere was very relaxed and pleasant; no rushing, attentive staff without being intrusive and good value for money. Highly recommend if you're looking a great dining experience in Newbridge!

04/09/2025: Lovely Italian, my husband and I have been a few times and always lovely, very nice staff

23/09/2025: Lovely food, friendly stuff. Good for casual date

15/02/2026: Great local restaurant in Kilcock. Food was delicious and the cocktails were nice. The staff was friendly and helpful. Would recommend checking them out and can't wait to return for lunch/dinner in future!

14/02/2026: Amazing food my steak was cooked absolutely perfectly one of the best I’ve had in a long time! Our server was also incredible she clearly is amazing with the customers as a lot of tables knew her by name and were very friendly with her. Would 100% recommend

22/09/2025: Iced caramel lattes were amazing. Kids had milkshakes that went down an absolute treat. The ladies are gems, lovely, warm, and welcoming.

16/06/2025: Well curated and with knowledgeable staff. A must stop if you're in the area. Worth going out of your way for

27/05/2025: Really helpful and knowledgeable staff

18/03/2026: Great tasting food and waiters but need more options for allergens and the atmosphere was a bit dull.

16/03/2026: It was a very nice experiance when we entered we were very nicely treated they seated immidaly no hesitation the starters where amazing and the main meal were AMAZING

17/10/2025: Nice staff, great atmosphere its absolutely amazing I will definitely go back there.

19/09/2025: Honestly the best bar ive been in in my life, friendly staff and super accommodating, never have i been to another bar like this. Caoimhe does some of the best cocktails ive had, and i do drink cocktails from all over the land. They also have some of the best Guinness too, and doesnt put you out of pocket.

17/06/2025: It would be good if the menu had photos of the dish. The cafe is not designed for people who don't know the language well.

04/06/2025: Huge portions! My husband and I ordered the pho (very good beef, but the broth was a bit sweet for my taste) and the curry noodles (delicious although sweet as well). We could have shared a single bowl and been full 😋 The place is very cozy and you get a free ice cream with your meal. Whats not to love?

03/01/2026: Very bad service We order pizza deal on the big pizza alpino are missing so we bring it back and they said they gonna make fresh and they took the pizza we are struggling with 2 kids in car and then they want us to wait and all other food got cold and kids going mad in the car.

29/12/2025: I got Classic veg pizza it was sooo good, and Good Staffs and environment, Highly recommended…!!! 😄

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

19/10/2025: Lovely food and helpful accommodating owners

03/10/2025: Great vegan options. Everything was fresh, vibrant, and full of flavour. The owners were friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming.

07/03/2026: I spent a two-week stint here on business, and would likely stay here again. First and foremost, my room was in excellent condition when I arrived, both in cleanliness and wear. The bathroom was modern, and kept slightly warmer than the room, owing to a heated towel rack and heated mirror. The bed was firm but comfortable. I'm generally one that has issues with hotel beds and pillows and found this arrangement particularly comfortable. The room does fairly well isolating noises, and even kept the train noise situated maybe 100 meters away to a very dull level. If there were any desires, a small refrigerator would have been handy for keeping drinks cool. With the knowledge that my room had a master disconnect switch with the room key, it would understandable that a fridge would not be a feasible addition. The room was also radiant heat with no forced air. I found myself reducing the thermostat setting back to 18°C or less and opening a window for comfort at times. The housekeeping service also seemed to be somewhat inconsistent. While the bed was made up every day, the towel(s) that I left on the floor every other day were collected and inconsistently replaced. I was without a sink towel for several days. Other supplies seemed to come and go. Deficiencies were more noticeable on the weekends when there was higher occupancy. Nonetheless, the make-up of the room each day had its peculiar idiosyncracies, sometimes requiring me to reset a couple aspects to my preferences. The hotel features a fine dining restaurant and a breakfast/lunch cafe, both in good quality. There is also a full à la carte breakfast available in the morning. Supplementing this, there are plenty of establishments in Maynooth that are within a very short walking distance to choose from to vary your menu choices. Parking was sometimes a bit challenging, especially when occupancy increased over the weekends. This was exacerbated by spots blocked off for construction work, as well as a public membership fitness centre integrated into the hotel. Nonethless, I was always able to eventually find a spot, though it required walking all the way back to the front entrance to reach my room that was near the very back of the building. A key-carded entrance at the back of the facility would be a welcome addition. I found the staff here, for the very most part, warm and willing to help, often being greeted in passing. Overall, I had a comfortable and pleasant stay during the weekdays, with perhaps a slight bit of hassle and noise to contend with on the weekends. This establishment would rank near or at the top of my choices if I need to stay in the area again in the future.

04/03/2026: Jamie the receptionist best guy ever he’s so nice

01/03/2026: The hotel is in a fantastic location; we basically only got around on foot from there and explored everything. It's just steps from Grafton Street, so you can go for a stroll in the evening. I gave the service four stars because I found a dirty towel upon arrival; they changed it right away. Otherwise, if they installed a shower stall that closes completely, it wouldn't be a lake in the bathroom. Highly recommended for its location and price.

27/02/2026: Great in every way: food, location, cleanliness, etc.

27/11/2025: Super golf course and well maintained by the green keeping staff.

19/11/2025: I spent over a week at Craddockstown Golf Club and I have to say it’s a very friendly place. The staff were extremely kind and welcoming – I was even given a delicious coffee, which really made my day. The golfers were also very pleasant and often had a few nice words to say. A great atmosphere and a very positive experience overall.

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.