I came across this restaurant because I was staying at the hotel. Late in the night I wanted one…read morelast treat before bed and that's when I discovered the sticky toffee pudding. Warm and perfectly moist all the way through. Cake to ice cream ratio was perfect and the salted caramel sauce wasn't too sweet. I can without a doubt say that this is the best sticky toffee pudding I have ever had and I still think about it often. We sat by the bar and the server was so kind to seat us so close to closing time. When I commented on how amazing the dessert was he mentioned that the chef was a Michelin star chef from another restaurant. At this point I wish I was staying one more night so I could try out the dinner here but I settled for breakfast the next day instead. Quick service in the morning with attentive staff. They say us by the window so we had tons of natural lighting. We were given complementary green wellness shots to start. The breakfast was just ok and the overall menu for breakfast is ordinary but I'd give the dinner a shot next time I'm around.

Located in the Pembroke hotel; it's a classical style dining with a combination of American, and…read moreIrish fusion style menu selections. Servers are cool and will let you gab until you are ready for the check. They also don't add an extra tip even knowing you're a tourist (don't worry VAT 23% tax gets you anyways). Had the prawn crab tacos as well which have a mango fused cream sauce. Definitely worth sitting down and e joying your meal with a cocktail

Right in the center of Kilkenny it's easy to find. Try and make a reservation ahead of time because…read morethey do get busy. I love the cozy ambiance, great for a date or more intimate meal. The star of the show was the braised short rib with Parmesan risotto. Absolutely delicious and so tender! The crostini with porchetta was delicious as well.

Making a reservation online was easy! Loved the elevated ambience here…read more Bread service was good and I really enjoyed my Spaghettoni Aglio, Olio e Peperincino con Granchio! Description: Spaghettoni, tossed on the pan with fresh Kilmore Quay Crab, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, a touch of fresh chilli, served with a prawn bisque It was rich and delicious! I enjoyed the soup of the day as well which was a carrot and ginger soup. Service could have been more attentive but overall good experience!

My husband and I stumbled onto this place after shopping a few doors down . Kilkenny artisans I…read morethink. Anyway the elegant very French atmosphere was very welcoming and relaxing . Our waiter was gracious and very young . The menu is diverse . The homemade breads as a starter are excellent and am asking for more right now ! Omg the Camembert cheese appetizer melts in your mouth. The trickle bread is obscene made here in the cafe. My husband's Mushroom garlic soup is above average -good not outstanding. The coquille st Jacques was excellent. The savory sauce did not overwhelm the scallops or shrimp. Overall we are happily stuffed in a beautiful restaurant and plan to come back and order more off the menu! Definitely an excellent mea

It was a night for some delicious steaks this seemed like a place that could deliver. Beautiful…read moreinterior that felt luxurious in a very relaxed way. The steaks were from local Irish beef and absolutely delicious. 3 of 4 in our party ordered a steak and all were impressed. The service was exemplary. Prices were very fair. A couple in the party indulged in dessert which was a true hit. A definite highlight of our dining experiences over our time in Ireland.

Yum! I went in here…read morethis evening for dinner with my Mum & Dad. It was quite busy when we went inside as there were some first communions today, alot of people were out so the place was buzzing. We said to the lady that greeted us that we didn't have a reservation but she said that was ok and showed us to our table. The layout is very nice, lovely funky bar as you walk in the door, then long dining area, and at the end there is an open kitchen so you can see the food being prepared which is always nice. Dim lighting with little blue fairly lights on the trees give nice vibe to the place. On the menu there is a selection of starters,salads, all about 5 euro, then you can get pizza or pasta, these are all in 10 euro bracket, steak and fish dishes are around 20 euro, chicken dishes around 15 euro. There is a wide variety of food to choose from. I opted for the penne con pollo, which was a lovely pasta strips dish served in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and diced chicken through the dish. Please see attached photo. We were given bread and water while we were waiting, we didn't have to wait that long, maybe 10-15 minutes, then the meal arrived, the waitier apologised for the delay, which I didn't even notice, just seemed right about of time to wait for a meal! I was given a good portion of pasta and the waitress asked did I want any parmesan, and sprinkled a delicious helping over the pasta. I was full from the dish, didn't have a desert afterwards. I had a cappuccino which was delicious and plentiful size! Very friendly staff, very efficient, great service, delicious food! Highly Recommended!

Italian Connection was a great place for us to go to while staying in Kilkenny. We walked about a…read moremile from our hotel, which was light and easy to navigate to. The restaurant itself has a fancy feel right what you walk in, but the menu doesn't feel too fancy in terms of options, and I don't mean that a bad way! Dim lighting, and an elegant feel to the place. They have a bar, but it's quite small. They did ask us if we had a reservation when we walked in, so maybe plan to make one if you intend on going! We got two salads and a pizza. The pizza reminded us of Punch Pizza, a restaurant back in the states. They were great, and honestly like a sense of comfort food. It all came out so fast, I want to say 10 minutes or less. After dinner, we got the Apple Tart and Tiramisu. I'd order the Tiramisu in a heartbeat! So summer and delicious - definitely get that if you have room! Service was great too. When you're done, you stand up and pay by the bar. That's something we've had to adjust to while over here - to not wait for the bill at the table. Overall, 4 out of 5 stars!

Kind of sad to report, but happy to give Matt The Millers credit, for being the first pub we…read moreencountered with live Irish music before 9pm during a seven day trip around the island. We stayed in four different cities, and traveled to many more, had lunch or dinner in a variety of pubs, and most, if they had music, were playing 2000's American pop hit junk. Some of those other pubs did have live music schedules for later evening, but we were trying to get our pub experiences at lunch and then 6p-9p range each day so we could get to sleep for the next day's exploring. It's also really nice that this pub is along the water (the river through Kilkenny) and some of the seating overlooks it via window, including open windows if you like. The kitchen closes early here, even on Fridays; 8pm during our June 2026 visit, so plan around that if you are intending to get dinner. Food-wise: * Really enjoyed the beef stew; good price no complaints. * Margherita pizza is great * Caprese Salad is not expensive but pretty mediocre * Seafood Chowder was very good * Tortellini was fine for Ireland Take all the above in context with the overall Irish food scene, which is mostly average at best. These feelings are based on seven days of eating around the country, so when I'm saying the beef stew was really good, that's compared to the rest of Ireland where I had one I liked more and a few others that were not good at all. Drink pricing is on par with other tourist cities; not bad. As with most pubs, beer and liquor selection is limited outside of the extensive Irish Whiskey options. For example, two rums, one bourbon, beers were what we encountered everywhere and no deviation. Service was similar to the rest of Ireland; initial order taking and then you have to flag someone down for anything after that.

Matt the Millers Bar is a large place, complete with a party room on the lower floor. Good food,…read morecold beer and live music. What more could you ask for?

Wow! So glad we stopped in for breakfast during our visit to Kilkinney! Fresh & delicious! The…read moremeal was so good we stopped back in for tea & dessert later the same day. Can't recommend enough! Exquisite!

We stopped in here for lunch before sightseeing. Yelp has the location incorrect. It is actually on…read morethe medieval mile. This is a nice restaurant, but overpriced. We had an open faced ham sandwich with chips. My son had the hamburger. My biggest complaint was the burger was over done and when we asked for ketchup, the waitress brought over a tiny jar. I asked for another and she pointed at the teaspoon of ketchup that she delivered. It was enough for one French fry.....

Really enjoyed the early bird special running from 5;00-5:45. For the starter, I chose the pork…read moreterrine and it was great for anyone who likes pate-like things and it had a firmer meatier texture. Great with the toast (and bread from the basket too). Next was the main, and I chose the cod, based on some previous reviews not being happy with the beef. The cod was great. I'm not used to having such a big, wide piece of cod. The fish was fresh and tasty. The skin was soggy but that's fine. It didn't need the overly salty scallions underneath it. Then for dessert (yes get the 3 courses!) I had the lemon meringue based on a rec from the server. It was a good mix of sweet creaminess, cold tangy, and yummy shortbread. Everything was more delicious than I expected. I would come back. Oh and the gin-based beesiness cocktail was well done, nicely balanced, and well-presented in a nice glass.

All three guests ordered the Thai Prawn Curry as their main course, and we were all disappointed…read more While the dish was reasonably tasty, the portion contained far too little protein--just seven small prawns per serving. This represented extremely poor value for money, and despite having starters, we all left the restaurant feeling hungry.

Great atmosphere great food, and great service! We were in town from the United States... Boston!…read morespoke with the manager, and he was wonderful!

Love the easy to find location. Great bar area and restaurant…read more I ordered the jambalaya, Smithwicks Ale and Affogato. My companion tried the quesadillas and she loved it. It was huge! I enjoyed the jambalaya as well! Great staff and atmosphere.