The best restaurants in Monaghan

17/06/2026: Can't fault Crafty for coffee, teas and treats

29/07/2026: Exceptional coffee, the best in the area by far!

05/07/2026: THE BEST COFFEE SHOP IN ALL OF IRELAND!!!!!

03/10/2026: Food is excellent and well priced. Highly recommend

24/08/2026: Great food and great atmosphere complimented by friendly attentive staff and good wine.

31/08/2026: First class food and lovely staff 👌

25/08/2026: Was traveling back to Wicklow and stopped off for food OMG the food was out of this world 3 of us ordered turkey n ham and 1 had lamb all plates we're cleared, and the apple crumble was to die for Our compliments to the chef would highly recommend this place Staff were so friendly

16/06/2026: Had lunch before game in local gaa grounds. Venur organised by Club Rossie. Very convenient location. Great carvery also.

07/06/2026: Our recent Nicholl family gathering at the Creighton Hotel was a fantastic experience. The hotel is beautiful, the rooms are of a very high standard, and the food was excellent throughout our stay. What really stood out was the staff, who couldn’t do enough for us. They were friendly, professional, and went above and beyond to make our family gathering a success. Thank you to everyone at the Creighton Hotel for your outstanding hospitality. We would highly recommend it and look forward to returning in the future.

23/09/2026: We called into The Coffee Box towards the end of the summer holidays with our four kids, ranging in age from one to ten, and we couldn’t have had a better experience. As a wheelchair user, finding somewhere that is both accessible and comfortable for a family of six isn’t always easy. The Coffee Box is relatively small, but the staff couldn’t have done more for us. They rearranged tables, made sure I had plenty of room to manoeuvre and that all six of us were comfortable. That kind of thoughtfulness makes such a difference. The food was exceptional. Everyone really enjoyed what they ordered. Both my one-year-old and I had the French toast, which we completely devoured. It was delicious. And, most importantly for me, the coffee was exquisite. Definitely some of the best coffee I’ve had in the local area in a very long time. The service was just as impressive as the food. Everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming and helpful, and nothing felt like too much trouble. Fantastic food, excellent coffee and genuinely lovely people. We will definitely be back.

16/09/2026: Great coffee, great food. I'm always a fan of an all day breakfast, and they do it very well. Highly recommended

02/06/2026: Stayed overnight and found everything to be 5 star especially the staff.Room was spotless and very comfortable. Food at dinner and breakfast was top notch. Service was excellent. Overall a very enjoyable experience at a very reasonable rate.

31/05/2026: Excellent food and service, team here go above for any customer.

24/02/2026: Amazing! Coffee is delicious, the staff are sound and very dog friendly. Perfect spot to link up for a coconut flat white & breakfast. The owner is also great. Bless RDC 👊🏼

17/01/2026: All round TERRIBLE.. Rude owners, cheap coffee beans, frozen traybakes... Never coming back to this place... Charged me nearly 20 euro for a coffee and a small bun.. I asked a guy I think he was Barney why so expensive and he moaned and groaned and said 'go elsewhere if you don't like it's... Horrible owners won't be back

08/05/2026: Local produce on sale, nice coffee shop - stop there on route to Dun na nGall - reasonable prices and friendly staff -

06/09/2026: Kebab meat contained a lot of bone fragment which took away from the experience. Staff were indifferent.

07/07/2026: Best takeaway in the world lovely food great workers and Micheal Jacks

13/09/2026: Lovely carbonara, very delicious.

12/07/2026: This is a Top Class restaurant, they make everything Fresh, at a v competitive price. They make spectacular Homemade Sourdough pizzas, delicious!! Plus... They are way better than The Dough Bros. Go there and meet Bronagh and all the lovely friendly staff. Its a V special experience! You'll sense the atmosphere as soon as you go in!! 5*🥰😋

13/09/2026: Lovely carbonara, very delicious.

12/07/2026: This is a Top Class restaurant, they make everything Fresh, at a v competitive price. They make spectacular Homemade Sourdough pizzas, delicious!! Plus... They are way better than The Dough Bros. Go there and meet Bronagh and all the lovely friendly staff. Its a V special experience! You'll sense the atmosphere as soon as you go in!! 5*🥰😋

06/02/2026: Grand pub & restaurant, especially the nice man behind the counter on Sunday 1st Feb. The food was delicious especially the crispy chicken 😋😋😋😋

14/01/2026: This bed-and-breakfast in the centre of Clones was truly special. From the moment I arrived, I felt a warm, family-like atmosphere that immediately put me at ease. The food was wonderful. Ann and the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, and the room was warm, cozy, and comforting. It meant more to me than just a place to stay — I’m very grateful and would highly recommend it.

22/06/2026: Absolutely best take away in county monaghan, your not just in there for food but also a great aul chat with the kindest service ive ever experienced, food is rarely late as its a very popular bistro/take away but definately worth the wait.

21/05/2026: Recently used nino's for a large group of 30ppl. Opted for a fry. Food was beautiful, delivered on time and kindly given the use of Bain Marie's to keep the food warm. Also got tray of fresh breads. Overall the services provided was excellent and would not hesitate to recommend or use Nino's as a catering option again. Very reasonably priced also.