The best restaurants in Kilkenny

09/04/2026: Fantastic meal - great service so friendly and great atmosphere and food quality was amazing - highly recommend and will definitely return

08/04/2026: Brilliant dining experience in a beautiful setting. Staff are warm and welcoming, and provided excellent service throughout the evening. The meal itself was top notch, beginning with appetisers (blue cheese salad and Burrata), followed by mains (Hake and short rib), and finished with dessert (cheese cake and berry crumble). One of the best meals we’ve had in Ireland. ☘️🇨🇦

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.

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!

13/04/2026: I have to say... just wow. This restaurant was recommended to us by our hotel receptionist, and it absolutely lived up to expectations. From the moment we arrived, the hostess was warm and welcoming. We had initially tried to book over the phone but were advised to walk in and despite how busy it was, we were seated within minutes. The place was buzzing, with a fantastic atmosphere throughout. To start, we ordered the short rib beef croquettes, which were exceptional, truly melt-in-your-mouth. For mains, we both chose the filet steaks with peppercorn sauce, cooked perfectly and full of flavour. The sides of mac and cheese and mashed potatoes were equally enjoyable and complemented the meal well. Overall, a really impressive dining experience. I would definitely recommend it, delicious from start to finish.

27/03/2026: Mains were great, but the creme brulee would make me go back again and again. Cocktails were lovely too.

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

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!

21/03/2026: We stayed in Zuni for a family celebration and we all agreed it was a wonderful experience. The rooms were lovely, good size and very comfortable. The restaurant is excellent, definitely the best meal I've had in a long time. However, the star of the show was the staff, consistently friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back.

08/03/2026: Restaurant visit. Beautiful food. Lovely staff.

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

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

21/04/2026: This is a truly unique place to visit. It does not open until 8 - the gate across the front is locked so it leaves folks guessing whether it is still in operation. It is. Definitely worth a visit for a pint and some great conversation.

14/04/2026: A really great spot for a warm welcome, stories you'll hear nowhere else and not a million options at the bar -just the good stuff. Truly one of those mythical places where locals and tourists can come together to make a perfect blend.

22/04/2026: Very well located, the staff were very attentive and efficient. The decor is unique, and they play pleasant background music without being intrusive. The food was decent, although the meat was a little overcooked for my taste. The seafood chowder was a great choice!

21/04/2026: Olivia was an outstanding waitress for our large group—always smiling and incredibly attentive. The fish and chips were amazing, and everyone at the table ordered something different that was just as delicious. The Irish dinner music playing throughout made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!

09/04/2026: Sean and Louise, Merci beaucoup beaucoup beaucoup. You guys made our wedding day so special. If you're looking to get married, this is the place to do so. Shout-out to my boy Orestas too who was incredibly helpful.

28/02/2026: One of the best places in Kilkenny for food and drink. We had lunch and a bottle of wine. The service was amazing and very friendly. The food was fantastic and when next in Kilkenny we will make this our first stop.

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 !!!!

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.

15/04/2026: Avoid they allow men to use the ladies toilets my 9 year old daughter went to the bathroom only to be confronted by a man in the toilets with his door open..approached staff about this and they laughed it of..this individual constantly does this as if it was acceptable. A fully grown man in a toilet with the door open is acceptable to these guys..Avoid

10/04/2026: Good burgers, delicious coleslaw...