The best restaurants in Kilkenny

22/02/2026: We visited Malzards on our recent trip to Ireland. Fun, atmosphere, and company were easily all 10/10!! Pulled a pint and got a perfect pour. Will definitely visit if we ever go back!!

30/01/2026: Just went in for some pints. Lots of cosy nooks and crannies. A great pub. One of the best in the country. Pool table Darts. Fire. Its got it all going on here.

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 !!!!

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.

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.

09/03/2026: Only 2 of us in Petronella for lunch Sunday 8th March, no other diners! We were there from 12.35pm, no heating, radiator beside us cold ! We just had main and dessert, Hake lovely but "baby sautéed potatoes" were dreadful, tasted like previous evenings leftovers. Desserts were okay, but expensive at €10 each. We had one glass of merlot and a bottle of cider . Bill was €93 . NEVER AGAIN.

24/02/2026: Gorgeous restaurant! Fab for an occasion!

13/03/2026: Had a lovely evening here for my birthday last week. Steak was so nice and rare just the way it is supposed to be.

23/02/2026: We were 'walk ins '.....offered table till 630.....Not Turned Away !! The right approach.... Food was great and the tapioca desert unusual and pleasing This is a good set up !!!

22/09/2025: Friendly and authentic gem. Fresh, delicious sandwiches with highest quality ingredients, made to order, with care. Very good value! We had a lovely outdoor picnic on this beautiful sunny day and enjoyed every bite.

01/09/2025: If you’re looking for authentic Sicilian flavors, this place is a gem! The sandwiches are amazing with fresh bread, quality ingredients and great combinations. The Italian owners from Sicily are very friendly. Highly recommended!

02/04/2026: One of the saddest paninis I've ever had: few tiny pieces of cheap chicken and few rashes of bacon. All covered with mayo. Salad tiny scoop coleslaw with some ranch sauce. And some chips.

01/04/2026: Exactly what was needed after a night on the pints generous portions and great service. Hopping on a mid week morning always a good sign will defo be back

23/02/2026: One of my favourite cafés in Kilkenny! The atmosphere at The Lime Tree Café is always so lovely, and you’re greeted by the most welcoming, kind staff. They’re attentive, always smiling, and make you feel right at home. The food is consistently delicious, with generous portions, and even the coffee and hot drinks are top notch. Everything about this place just makes you want to keep coming back. Highly recommend if you haven’t been yet! Run by lovely people who clearly care about every guest!

21/02/2026: Fantastic place..... haven't stopped talking about my ceaser salad the best I ever had ...

09/03/2026: When you visit a pub and the barman remembers your usual order! it makes a difference!

23/02/2026: Very nice fill up on pizza and beer. The pizza was very tasty!

16/03/2026: Lovely staff, very attentive! Great food and drink! We’ll be back

10/03/2026: Excellent atmosphere. The servers are top-notch, and their toasted sandwiches are divine. Plus, a great selection of draft beers. Oh, and as a bonus, they're dog-friendly. Thumbs up!

25/02/2026: Great food athmosphere and staff highly recommmend

16/02/2026: Excellent, don't miss it. Stay here if you can, good wine selection.

16/03/2026: We where here stepping into centuries of history at Kyteler’s Inn in Kilkenny. Founded in 1324, medieval architecture, Irish music, warm comfort food,(in a rainy day was glorious) and more importantly the story that still echoes through the walls, the tale of Alice Kyteler, one of Ireland’s most famous witchcraft accusations.(And that rich that the kings at the time borrowed money from her) What else can you ask... good food, great atmosphere, fantastic people and history in every corner.

16/03/2026: Had a delicious meal, good service, and a nice atmosphere with live music.

21/03/2026: We had a great stay here for a week because of work and visiting family. Everything was perfect, from the very comfortable, quiet rooms to the great breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s the perfect setting with a restaurant and bar as part of it, so it was a very enjoyable week and made even better with just a very friendly welcome every morning as if we were family. We’d definitely recommend and we’ll be back here to stay next time in Kilkenny.

23/01/2026: Room is nice, very Comfortable bed. Food was extremely good plus staff servicing the food were excellent and so friendly. Recommend the Orchard House.

15/03/2026: Absolutely great place to relax with a pint with (or without) friends.

19/02/2026: Great atmosphere, great selection of Irish whiskeys