The best restaurants in Kilkenny
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8,9
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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8,6
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
1086 Reviews |
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Petronella
Kilkenny
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!
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8,5
1489 Reviews |
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Butcher
Kilkenny
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 !!!
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8,5
81 Reviews |
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La Bottega Italian Grocery & Coffee Shop
Kilkenny
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!
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8,4
1582 Reviews |
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The Fig Tree Restaurant
Kilkenny
02/03/2026: We were so pleased to find this lovely gem of a cafe on our visit to Kilkenny. It was so peaceful, with great service, and tasty food. I was able to get a couple of different gluten free options, including a scone and a sandwich - they also mentioned vegetarian options on the menu!
24/02/2026: Great selection for gluten free
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8,4
764 Reviews |
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Sullivan's Taproom
Kilkenny
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!
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8,4
610 Reviews |
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The Playwright
Kilkenny
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!
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8,4
2089 Reviews |
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Zuni Restaurant
Kilkenny
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.
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8,4
6690 Reviews |
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Kyteler’s Inn
Kilkenny
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.
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8,4
514 Reviews |
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Christy's Bar
Kilkenny
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
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8,4
1048 Reviews |
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Rive Gauche
Kilkenny
12/02/2026: A wonderful experience, the food the service, the music the settings,
absolutely fabulous! We will definitely be back. The chicken liver parfait and the steak were amazing and the hake was cooked to perfection. Beautiful art and surroundings, felt like we were gone back in time. And the service was great too!!
26/01/2026: Amazing friendly staff, stunning atmosphere, mouthwatering food
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8,4
5333 Reviews |
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Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant
Kilkenny
22/03/2026: The house salad was amazing!!!! Liked the Koppaberg cider, fruity and sparkling!!!
14/03/2026: Looked great from the outside - service was great but the food was average
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8,4
655 Reviews |
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Orchard House Bar
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.
31/12/2025: Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful during my stay here.
My room was absolutely spotless clean and overall lovely.
It is a great location, 20 minute walk from the city, and close to everything else.
Overall great experience, would definitely recommend to anyone and would stay again :)
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8,3
272 Reviews |
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Kyoto Kilkenny
Kilkenny
25/10/2025: Super fast and delicious)
Thank you
24/10/2025: Absolutely top notch food. Everything freshly prepared and good flavours. Highly recommend