The best restaurants in Kilkenny

05/09/2026: Friendly staff and very good food.

05/09/2026: Myself and my Boyfriend came to Rive Gauche to celebrate our anniversary and we had the most magical time. Our server David was amazing. He was so attentive and lovely and made our dinner so special. I couldn't recommend this place enough. Our food was amazing. The atmosphere, food and overall vibe was 10/10. We will 100% be coming back. A special thanks to David for helping us celebrate!

13/09/2026: Cutest café ever! We went to get breakfast there and it was more than worth it. The food is delicious and the portions really good for the price, they also have good vegetarian options. The staff was also super nice and welcoming! Would definitely recommend :)

05/09/2026: We stopped in for a lunch while visiting... amazing sandwiches and the service was so great. Just off the beaten path which was nice also

10/10/2026: Take away food is overpriced and sub standard - they left toppings off a pizza, overcooked the bacon and gave me a portion of cold chips.

08/10/2026: Great spot, incredible selection of beer 🍺 and the beer garden is brilliant👌

04/10/2026: Easy to get to, friendly staff. I was slightly disappointed as my food came out with the top few bits only warm not hot. I was part of a large table so maybe they had to wait for other dishes to be ready. Good quality dishes though and nice flavours. I would try here again.

23/09/2026: I didn't stay at the b&b but ate there delicious dinner but there was no apple trees why is it called the orchard then😂

11/10/2026: From beginning to end, this was an experience for the senses. Every detail, every morsel, every sip was superb. I cannot recommend this place enough. My husband and I shared the chowder, sea bass, strip loin steak and cream brulee with Irish coffees and had to end the night there because it could not possibly get any better. Thank you Petronella 🖤

07/10/2026: Wow! What a find! Had the most amazing experience, the food and wine were delicious and the service exceptional. My partner and I have both said we would return to Kilkenny (from Swansea) just to go to this restaurant again. Highly recommend

21/08/2026: Clean pub and friendly staff, always a good atmosphere 🥰

14/07/2026: A spectacular pub I stumbled upon. Congratulations on the beer selection; the quality absolutely did not disappoint. I recommend making a reservation, especially if you're in a large group.

05/09/2026: By far the best Italian authentic food you can have ! Very good service,great menu selection and the food is amazing and cooked as it should be ! It makes you feel like Italy!

03/09/2026: Had a lovely tasty meal here with family, staff, food athmosphere were excellent

03/10/2026: Delicious coffee and super friendly 🤗 I’m dairy free and the coconut milk vanilla latte was delicious! So good I went back for a second!

01/10/2026: A small but lovely café. Very friendly service. We hadn't noticed that pancakes were only served until noon. But we were lucky and they still had the last batch of pancakes at 2 pm. We'd gladly come again.

12/09/2026: The gluten free bagel was so soft! All the food was delicious and the staff was friendly.

01/09/2026: The food was phenomenal! And ALL of the staff could not have been nicer! Lovely surprising find! ❤️ The GF potato/celery soup ! Yum!!

06/09/2026: Honestly, some of the best steak I’ve had. One of the few places where the sides are just as good too. I always go for the cowboy or ribeye and you really can’t go wrong with any of the sides - but the sweet potato fries are especially good. The staff and service are great too, although the music can be a bit loud sometimes

04/09/2026: "The best steak I've ever had". I cannot stop telling people about this place! My wife and I were there midweek- very busy. Glad we booked! We both ordered the 10oz striplion.. all the trimmings, mash, chips, veg - we wanted to try everything! Cant fault a thing. Booking was for 7.30. We were welcomed in, seated AND served by 7.45. Very friendly staff. Well done 👏

26/10/2026: One of the best pubs I guess! So many stories! Spontaneous music! A very nice togetherness! Small, but still room enough for everyone! Great bartenders with a lot to tell. Greetings from Sweden!

09/10/2026: The best lil pub in Ireland! Absolutely fantastic history, excellent company, and such a unique experience

31/10/2026: Very cool. Beautiful atmosphere. Wonderful food.

23/10/2026: Excellent pub near Kilkenny Castle. Varied and generous dishes, calm and cozy atmosphere, very friendly waitresses.

31/08/2026: Any time I'm in Kilkenny, I cannot leave until I've had a La Bottega sandwich, they're incredible, so fresh and beautiful flavours. I don't know of anything else like this in Ireland, it's a must visit if in the area!!

17/08/2026: We stumbled upon this place by chance, looking for something quick and vegetarian. What a find. Friendly, attentive service, and truly Italian sandwiches, well recommended. The Caprese sandwich with pesto deserves top marks, even if it were in Liguria! Generous and very reasonably priced. Feeling like I was in Italy, I even relied on an espresso, a rare treat for me! It was a great experience, it was delicious!!! If you're passing by, Italian or foreign, pop in for a taste of true Italy!

12/07/2026: We had our wedding in Langtons on the 20th of June 2026. We are so happy we chose to get married here!! The staff here at Langtons especially Sean, Louise and Susie who made the whole experience so lovely and positive. They were always available to answer any questions we had in the lead up to the wedding and on the day. We got married in the Set Theatre and had our reception in the ballroom and our friends and family commented on how excellent the service was and how stunning the food was and that the location was perfect for everyone. Plenty of people said the slow cooked beef was the best beef they had ever had! We had our day 2 in Bridies and the staff were incredible. It was a hot day and they must have made 200 strawberry daiquiris for our friends throughout the day! Apologies! We are so happy we chose Langtons as our venue and cannot wait to come down again! Attached are some gorgeous photos taken by Victoria Mc Garry Wedding Photographer ❤️⭐️ xx

11/06/2026: We had a wonderful visit to the Langstons Hotel last summer. The Hotel was beautiful, it was quiet, and the rooms were very stately. The staff was very friendly and helped us with whatever we needed. The location is perfect because it is walkable and you are right down the street from everything. We would definitely stay here again!

14/10/2026: Amazing whiskey bar. Short walk out of the main hub but well worth it.

04/09/2026: Handsome barman (not the one with the brown hair) was very helpful and full of chat. I’ll be coming back. Padraig I think. Pints are best in town and service not far behind. Will be coming back 👍.