The best restaurants in Kilkenny

16/01/2026: We had an amazing experience here, from the food to the service. All staff were warm and welcoming and ready to help for any issues. The menu seems to be seasonal, making the dishes even more special. We shared the Côte de Boeuf between two of us and it was well worth the money, even having enough left over for both our lunches the next day! I would definitely recommend for a lovely evening out and I look forward to visiting again.

02/01/2026: We’ve been loyal customers of Rive Gauche for years and chose it to celebrate our anniversary, as it holds sentimental value for us. Unfortunately, our experience on New Year’s Eve was disappointing. After dessert, service became disjointed. We ordered cocktails, but the bill was presented and payment taken before the drinks arrived, without us asking. When the cocktails were delivered, we were told the table was needed, despite us still being within our two-hour booking time. Another couple were then informed our table would soon be theirs, which was uncomfortable. Given the occasion and our past positive experiences, this was very disappointing. We expected better from a restaurant we’ve always enjoyed.

26/11/2025: The food is amazing and very testy!!! Great service

02/11/2025: Traditional Irish cooked breakfast. Handy city centre location. Plenty of room. Seating on two floors

10/01/2026: Great spot for pizza and local craft beers

04/01/2026: Cool place. We booked a table in one of the outside pods. They are ideal for a reunion with friends; they are cosy and give you a bit of intimacy. We sampled a red ale, stout and pale ale, and they were all good drinks. The food on offer is simple and good. We'll definitely be back next time we are in Kilkenny.

06/01/2026: These people just get it right. Great attitude, great food, perfect wine list.

01/01/2026: This is what good dining should be. We’re eating here well over twenty years and never once had anything to complain about. Service is top class, food is top quality and the ambience is amazing. This restaurant will never be disappointing.

30/12/2025: Beef and bean brunch option was poor. An extremely sugary sweet chili con carne with random things on top. Bread was good quality, but seemed to have been pan-fried in butter. Very odd. Unacceptable for the price. I ate it because I needed a meal, but should have sent it back. 'Pourover coffee' was very poor.

28/12/2025: Super tasty food and great staff

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 :)

30/12/2025: Fantastic food . 5 mins drive from kilkenny city centre ( well worth the drive ). Great service 👏. Could I just recommend ( to the chef ) adding a roast potato to the roast dishes? Please don't change the stir-fry, it's 💯 % amazing. At least 3 separate dining/drinking areas +outside personal boots. I'll be leaving my hotel again next time to eat here . Also background music was fab 👌 .

31/12/2025: Probably the worse bar service n Kilkenny. Pure greed during the day served all the locals before he would even look at us. We waiting nearly 10 mins and had to leave to go elsewhere

14/12/2025: No food that I saw great pub with friendly staff and music.

10/08/2025: Had a very tasty lunch here. Generous portion and great customer service. I'll be back

03/08/2025: Mi café favorito en Irlanda. Venimos a Kilkenny por muchas razones, y Mocha es una de ellas. Deliciosos bocadillos caseros, ensaladas y pasteles servidos en un hermoso espacio por gente genuina. ITEs lo mejor! También impecablemente limpio. No puedo recomendar IT suficientemente.

25/10/2025: Super fast and delicious) Thank you

24/10/2025: Absolutely top notch food. Everything freshly prepared and good flavours. Highly recommend

23/10/2025: Great pint, fabulous atmosphere

01/01/2026: Was there for new years eve and had a great time. Friendly atmosphere!

12/10/2025: A bar with great character and charm ... sadly disappearing today. The bar staff and the customers were friendly and full of locals knowledge, the bar comfortable and rustic and the pints tasty. The toilets were clean and the prices reasonable. What more do you need!

12/11/2025: One of the best places in Kilkenny for food. Service is excellent. Been ba k a few times now

05/11/2025: Have been here a few times,always an enjoyable experience, nice selection of food on menu,plenty of gluten free options,the staff are brilliant ,nothing was too much trouble, one of kilkennys best restaurants .

15/01/2026: Very nice restaurant, fitted us in without a reservation.

10/01/2026: Italian connection is our go to in Kilkenny, service is always great.

11/01/2026: BEST SERVICE EVER, I LOVE THE FOOD ❤❤

27/10/2025: Great restaurant with great service and portuguese atmosphere!

03/09/2025: It's okay.. their products are expensive but it's also good because you can buy all your favorite Asian materials from them.

19/07/2025: I'm going to this shop/meat counter since they first opened their doors. Excellent quality food, meat and service. Highly recommend. Very friendly staff and helpful. Good prices.