15 Best Restaurants in Kilkenny in our ranking.

9,2

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9,2

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Malzards

Lawcus

09/07/2025: The afternoon at Malzard's Pub was a thoroughly enjoyable experience from the hurling demonstration and interactive games to the wildly entertaining gent who played lively Irish tunes and charmed the ladies. We were part of a tour guided by RIT and Gord and this was truly one of the highlights! The facilities and staff (I believe it was Gary who was tasked with teaching us the nuances of hurling) are incredible. If you have a chance during your trip do NOT drive by this experience and enjoy a cold Guinness! Better still, learn how to pour your own Guinness to perfection! You won't be disappointed.

05/07/2025: I can't get over how good this pub is.

8,8

1513
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8,8

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The Fig Tree Restaurant

Kilkenny

05/07/2025: Had breakfast on Thursday food is absolutely top notch we had big and mini breakfast tea coffee and toast .Thank you John Paul for your excellent friendly service highly recommend this restaurant is over 3 floors will be back

01/07/2025: Extremely cool atmosphere with great food and amazing with allergies

8,8

3370
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8,8

3370
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Ristorante Rinuccini

Kilkenny

13/07/2025: Lovely place near the Kilkenny castle. The pasta dish and the steak were both enjoyed by our party. Italian-born staff involved and servers are very attentive.

11/07/2025: As an Italian, it was a pleasant surprise to find an Italian restaurant worthy of the name in the heart of Ireland.

8,8

134
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8,8

134
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Tābú

Thomastown

23/06/2025: 100% recommend. Beautiful fresh, tasty food. Great atmosphere. Staff were excellent.

19/06/2025: It's what a great meal out should be like. Great layers of tastes, fresh ingredients, and just a really great meal that leaves you wanting to come back tomorrow.

8,7

664
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8,7

664
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Cafe La Coco

Kilkenny

02/07/2025: Super cute place but my review is STRICTLY based on the oat chai latte (was all I had time for) which was below par. Don’t understand why cafés use chai powder, feel like it can be done better.

29/06/2025: A must visit cafe at Kilkenny, we stumbled based on recommendations. The food was beautiful & delicious. The cafe is pink, black & white, interior was cozy & small. We had Pistachio burnt cheese cake & avocado toast!

8,7

1012
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8,7

1012
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Rive Gauche

Kilkenny

13/06/2025: We were a party of 24. The service and food were five star, very good menu, excellent presentation. We will be back,

07/06/2025: We came here unintentionally. Just walked in off the street. The immediate greeting from the staff was warm and pleasant. We felt welcomed. The decor is amazing, old style mixed with modern, but tastefully. And the food was beyond our expectations. The service too. The staff took their time to go through the wine menu and were very patient. Price wise it is very reasonable. This place is well worth a visit. Highly recommended!

8,7

528
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8,7

528
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Daniel W Bollards

Kilkenny

28/05/2025: Authentic, simple, warm, delicious; that's Ireland and the Irish. 😘

11/05/2025: We took a day trip to the Kilkenny region and visited the Bollard Bar. We sat outside. I had two local beers from Sullivan's that tasted good. My girlfriend had a glass of white wine and an Irish coffee. The service was very friendly and the prices were moderate for Irish standards.

8,6

5117
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8,6

5117
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Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant

Kilkenny

19/05/2025: I love this place, every Monday, a fab band called after dark keep the place hopping. Well worth the 90min drive

15/05/2025: Food is very poor can’t get orders right staff are not nice people very ignorant do not recommend this place at all don’t go in pass it of a lot nicer places around

8,6

1675
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8,6

1675
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AROI

Kilkenny

07/07/2025: Everything perfect! We will definitely go back. Thanks

04/07/2025: My favourite restaurant hands down kilkenny is lucky to have it here. Good pricing and food is unreal

8,6

999
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8,6

999
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Petronella

Kilkenny

11/07/2025: All around amazing restaurant. The early bird menu is great value, and every choice is a good one. Lunch and dinner are both awesome. The staff are really nice and helpful, and not too abrasive. Wine selection is good (not that im an expert). I would definitely reccommend this historic and high value restaurant with one of the nicest atmospheres in Ireland.

09/07/2025: Beautiful ambience, great food, nice staff. The vegan options were delicious, and the staff was quite accommodating for vegan/vegetarian!

8,6

1372
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8,6

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The Field

Kilkenny

11/07/2025: only went first a few drinks. live music was great 👍

10/07/2025: Great Irish traditional pub. Great food,service and talented musicians

8,6

175
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8,6

175
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Fragola Cafe

Kilkenny

26/06/2025: Have just visited Fragola Cafe for the first time.. and it won’t be my last! Warm friendly staff, beautiful artisan atmosphere and fantastic food! I ordered the bacon and Brie French toast, with pomegranate and fig…. I have not tasted a meal as good as this in a long time! Do yourself a favour and visit here? You won’t regret it! 👌

19/06/2025: The price was high for the enjoyment I got from it.

8,6

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