The Grapevine Café/ Winebar
Serving wine, world beers and great tapas in a wonderful old world meets contemporary setting. Live music most weekends.
Kilkenny Design Centre
Beautiful setting, opposite the castle and in the old stables of the Castle. This is the perfect café for a lunch during the day.
Rinuccini
Authentic Italian restaurant opposit the castle. Can be very busy. Lunch from 12 - 2.30 and dinner from 6 to 10.30.
Café Sol
One of Kilkenny's favourite places to dine for lunch and dinner. Located just off the bustling High Street, its lively atmosphere and delicious international menu are not to be missed.
Kytelers Inn
Probably Kilkenny's most famous pub and restaurant, this place is steeped in history and is the centre of Kilkenny's ancient witchcraft scene. The food is wholesome Irish food and with a pint of Guinness is an experience in itself.
Zuni
Stunning 'boutique' restaurant on Kilkenny's Edwardian Street, Zuni offers fine attention to detail on all their food.
Kilkenny has an excellent selection of some of the finest restaurants around, including many luxury and traditional places to eat.
The Two Dames Coffee Boutique
New cafe, offering breakfast, lunch, scones, soups and breads, slices and cakes. Gluten-free and low-fat options.
Other notable restaurants include Chez Pierre, Marble City Bar and Italian Affair, a wonderful Italian restaurant in Bennettsbridge where Italy surely comes to you.la rivista italian restaurant near high street and vindees thai restaurant on john street
Jacobs Cottage
Two menus, Table d'Hôte and A la Carte. This splendid restaurant is open from 6.30 to 10 M-Sa for dinner, and till 9 on Sundays. Lunch times are as expected.