The best restaurants in Kilkenny
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9,2
436 Reviews |
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Malzards
Lawcus
26/10/2025: Great Irish Pub with live music and entertainment. Also being able to go out back and practice Hurling is great. Bonus to also having Hop House 13 on tap gives them a 5 star!!
23/10/2025: I had a great experience at the pub, Garry and the other staff were great and I had a ton of fun!
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8,9
1152 Reviews |
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La Rivista
Kilkenny
05/11/2025: Have been here a few times,always an enjoyable experience, nice selection of food on menu,plenty of gluten free options,the staff are brilliant ,nothing was too much trouble, one of kilkennys best restaurants .
30/10/2025: 7 of us went in on a Wednesday night to a full house, great to see. Service was excellent and the featherblade of beef just melt in your mouth, fabulous. Will be back again soon.
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8,8
678 Reviews |
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Cafe La Coco
Kilkenny
10/08/2025: We went with three children for a snack, and it's a small but charming place. The pastries were delicious, as was the coffee. Highly recommended.
09/08/2025: Great location for breakfast !!!!
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8,8
162 Reviews |
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Tābú
Thomastown
25/10/2025: Absolutely magnificent! The food at Tābú was hands down the nicest tapas I’ve ever eaten in my life. Every single dish was bursting with flavour. The staff, the ambience, the whole experience was just divine.
And to top it all off, when we couldn’t get a taxi, the owner personally dropped us back to the train station, not once, but twice! That kind of kindness and genuine hospitality is 5 star service at its best.
I honestly can’t wait to come back. Tābú should be in every town and city! Thank you so much for such an unforgettable evening.
23/10/2025: Excellent, the food is delicious and the service is prompt and friendly. The bartender is funny and quick.
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8,8
1032 Reviews |
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Rive Gauche
Kilkenny
23/09/2025: We live in Kilkenny and this is our favourite restaurant. We have had family dinners (with teens), meeting friends and meals just as a couple - all wonderful. The food is lovely, great wine selection. The decor makes me feel like I am in Paris but it’s the fabulous service that keeps us coming back time and time again. Everyone there is so attentive, friendly and professional. Tvrtko (hoping I spelled this correctly) in particular is a gentleman and looks after us so well every time we are there. Highly recommend.
14/09/2025: I looooved this restaurant a lot. Wasn't expecting to find a jewel in Kilkenny from the get go. It was a random choice and such a lucky one. The food was a delight. Not only tasty, but artistically arranged. The staff is helpful, attentive and at the same time not distracting you from enjoying the food - nice balance here. And atmosphere is a separate joy. If I could, I would have given 6 stars😁. Fancy, darkish, stylish, tasteful.
Pricing a bit on a high-medium side (about 50€ per person), but you expect that from a good restaurant.
Lovely evening in a lovely place. And a definite recommendation for those, who visit Kilkenny.
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8,7
556 Reviews |
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Foodworks
Kilkenny
05/10/2025: We enjoyed our brunch very much. The food was excellent and creative, the wait staff pleasant, and the vibe upbeat without being over the top. Recommend wholeheartedly.
07/09/2025: Staff are very friendly and well informed about events on in the city. Breakfast was amazing. The French toast melts in the mouth.
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8,6
1294 Reviews |
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Eddie Rocket's
Kilkenny
29/07/2025: Went in hungry
Came out hungrier
03/07/2025: Don’t like making fuss (and didn’t) but was really surprised from one rude and ableist individual on the staff team who humiliated someone from our table about using the disabled toilet and apparently taking too long (a couple minutes) . Couldn’t fault the rest of them as they were all super friendly and were working really hard . But even just one lets things down. We swiftly walked out after just getting drinks so I can’t rate the food.
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8,6
5257 Reviews |
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Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant
Kilkenny
22/09/2025: Can't at 6pm on a Monday night. Not to hungry do I got the chowder and it was absolutely delicious, and a2 person band playing authentic Irish music so this place gets a 5.0
20/09/2025: Staff 100%. Racist, homophonic bouncers. I will never recommend this place. People on the door disgraceful. Bouncers saw me and my boyfriend holding hands and said we were drunk to get in.
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8,6
1056 Reviews |
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Petronella
Kilkenny
07/11/2025: Amazingly ran restaurant we've realised. For few years it was out of our radar. After recommendations lately, by the member of the staff, we came back. We were amazed at the exceptional service during our family visit back then. Tino made us a huge impression on the welcoming and keeping the the food and vibe flowing. Food was excellent, well balanced and superb prepped meat. Deserts came as a bombshell, can't escape from eating them! Second time dining tonight after 2 months, very impressed. Keeping the standard is the key! Well done to you team Petronella!
02/11/2025: We really enjoyed our meal, great service-thank you Daniel. Lovely atmosphere, conducive to conversation…
We’ll be back!
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8,6
197 Reviews |
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Fragola Cafe
Kilkenny
16/10/2025: Such a lovely cafe and good customer experiences ! Would highly recommend to come and visit this cafe ! We love literally everything ! ❤️
14/10/2025: I enjoyed the bowl. Lots of vegetables, very colorful and good flavor. I felt very welcome.
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8,6
3409 Reviews |
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Ristorante Rinuccini
Kilkenny
04/11/2025: If you are pretentious enough to want to be seen dining on overpriced pasta, this is the place for you.
But I won't be back.
The staff are fantastic!
The atmosphere is good.
But the menu lacks what I would expect in a good Italian restaurant.
03/11/2025: As someone who truly loves Italian food, I was really disappointed here. The bread and wine were nice, but the tomato seafood pasta and prawn pasta were bland and the sauces barely there. For €75, it just doesn’t feel worth it – you could have a fantastic meal in Dublin for that. Honestly, if you’re in Kilkenny, just stick to a light snack and save yourself the letdown.
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8,5
393 Reviews |
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James Lenehan
Kilkenny
04/11/2025: Best pint in Ireland, they really take pride in their beer, also great food, had lunch here a few times and it's always good.
22/10/2025: Genuine Irish pub full of locals. Great pub food and friendly staff. Not quiet! Very noisy and a bit crowded with everyone having a grand time of it. Definitely a place to repeat. Food isn't served after about 7:30 so plan carefully.
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8,5
1398 Reviews |
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The Field
Kilkenny
19/10/2025: If you want a fun pub with live music, this is the place to go!
29/09/2025: Does not serve food. Google lies that it’s a restaurant. But the drinks and atmosphere are perfect. A James Joyce awarded pub, quintessential Irish pub experience.
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8,5
505 Reviews |
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Christy's Bar
Kilkenny
13/10/2025: The best pub in Kilkenny. Spent a few hours with some locals there. The best group and lots of fun. Best Guiness to be had there. Didn't eat there. Don't know if they have food.
19/06/2025: Exceptional bar, you go to the corner and smoke, you feel like you're smoking a cigarette in your aunt's garden. The pool table is free, just don't mention it to the waitress.
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8,5
341 Reviews |
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Syd Harkin
Kilkenny
16/08/2025: Favorite stop in Ireland! David is super knowledgeable about the area, gave great recommendations on things to do, and the drinks he recommended and made were 10/10!
14/08/2025: Lovely place looking forward to going again