A to Z of Kilkenny’s Restaurants

Aroi serves up delicious fusion Asian cuisine. Their menu features a wide range of dishes, from traditional Thai curries to Vietnamese pho and Chinese stir-fries. They combine authentic flavours with modern twists, using fresh ingredients to create tasty dishes that will get your taste buds tingling.

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Arán Bakery & Bistro is known nationwide for its award-winning breads and pastries. However, it is also home to a fantastic bistro that offers a relaxed dining experience. Led by husband and wife Bart Pawlukojc and Nicole Server-Pawlukojc worked together at Noma in Copenhagen – one of the top restaurants in the world – Arán brings you a taste of what they’ve learnt from all over the world.

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Butcher is a contemporary steakhouse that prides itself on serving top-quality meat cooked to perfection. They source their beef from local farmers, ensuring the highest standards of taste and freshness. Alongside their selection of prime cuts, Butcher also offers a variety of dishes to suit all palates such as seafood, vegetarian options and delectable desserts.

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The newest addition to Kilkenny’s restaurant scene, Higgs Field takes a fresh and exciting approach to vegetarian cuisine with evolving seasonal menus. Farm to fork is an important element at the heart of their restaurant and their dishes feature locally grown and foraged ingredients that are vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free friendly.

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Located on Kilkenny’s historic Parliament Street, La Rivista Gourmet Pizza & Pasta Restaurant offers a casual and contemporary menu to suit all tastes. Eating together is so important and at La Rivista, visitors can catch up over dinner and drinks in stylish surroundings. The contemporary new evening menu is suitable for vegetarians, vegans and coeliacs.

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Lemongrass is Asian cuisine at its best. The menu is full of flavourful favourites from Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Indonesian cuisines all prepared by Asian chefs using natural ingredients. Lemongrass is more than a place to eat – it’s a destination and an experience that you will want to repeat.

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Looking out onto scenic John’s Bridge in the heart of Kilkenny city, this cosy and intimate restaurant serves up an eclectic range of dishes on its regularly changing menu. While the menu draws its influences from around the world, the focus is firmly on showcasing Kilkenny’s fantastic local produce. Complementing the food menu is a small, well-curated wine list.

Learn more about Nóinín.

Paris Texas is located in the heart of Kilkenny city and is known as one of the leading gastropubs in the south east of Ireland. It is home to a wood-smoking oven, offering a fusion of traditional American South West favourites with the sophistication of New Orleans French Quarter. There is also an extensive range of beers on tap and in bottle to meet and challenge your tastes – just as their food does.

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Petronella has a unique location on the historical Butterslip Lane. Its modern Irish and European cuisine create a charming dining experience, whether over a brisk lunch, leisurely evening meal or time set aside for an all-important coffee. Most of all, be sure to ask the friendly team to tell you about Petronella herself. There is also an extensive vegetarian and vegan menu inspired by Wolfwalkers – a film created by Kilkenny’s Oscar-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon.

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Food and family are at the heart of Italian culture and at the heart of Ristorante Rinuccini – a family-owned and run, multi award-winning fine dining restaurant located in the heart of Kilkenny city. Specialising in classic Italian cuisine, made using the finest of Italian and fresh Irish ingredients, they boast an extensive menu selection and wines are handpicked from the very best Italian vineyards.

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Located at Mountain View, The Greenhouse brings a dash of glamour to the hills of Ballyhale. Enjoy delicious, hearty meals and expertly mixed cocktails with unrivalled views of the Kilkenny countryside. It is a stylish location offering a relaxed dining experience. Prefer brunch? They also have a mouthwatering brunch menu!

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Located in an old mill but aspiring to be much more than another ‘run-of-the-mill’ restaurant, The King’s Mill serves Italian dishes based on traditional and modern recipes served in a rustic, atmospheric interior to deliver a real trattoria experience. Whether you’re after a nutrient-packed salad, quality pasta with homemade pesto or if you want to enjoy an authentic sourdough base stone-baked pizza, you’ve found the right place.

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Nestled in the heart of Kilkenny city, Truffles is an exciting restaurant offering delightful European cuisine using the finest local ingredients. Food is prepared using modern French cooking techniques with an Italian twist – a wonderful combination! They also provide an extended vegetarian and vegan menu.

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Whatever time of the day you dine here, you’ll quickly discover why Zuni Restaurant is multi award-winning. Savour the flavour of delicious dishes incorporating ingredients from Kilkenny’s local food producers. Make sure to sample a perfectly mixed cocktail from their chic cocktail bar after dinner!

Learn more about Zuni.