Restaurants in Kilkenny

Snaffles2014

I just did a search of the forum and there hasn't been a general 'restaurants in Kilkenny' thread in the last few years, so I'm looking to see where is good. I'm looking for family friendly place for lunch over Xmas but looking to check out good places for couples as well.

Any ideas?

catbear

Worlds End serves food now, can't vouch for it though.

Captain Havoc

catbear wrote: »

Worlds End serves food now, can't vouch for it though.

It's supposed to be savage, especially the breakfast.

citykat

Snaffles2014 wrote: »

I just did a search of the forum and there hasn't been a general 'restaurants in Kilkenny' thread in the last few years, so I'm looking to see where is good. I'm looking for family friendly place for lunch over Xmas but looking to check out good places for couples as well.

Any ideas?

With kids:

Italian Connection
Primo (Smithlands Court)
Jacobs Cottage (Hibernian)
Langtons

Couples:

La Rivista
Zuni
Rinuccinis
Campagne

Bowlardo

catbear wrote: »

Worlds End serves food now, can't vouch for it though.

Captain Havoc wrote: »

It's supposed to be savage, especially the breakfast.

I expected better from the two of yee.

LadyBetty

Anocht in KK Design Centre is fabulous for couples, the service & food is to a really high standard.

Big fan of La Rivista here too, great ambience. They have child-friendly afternoons on Sundays with face painting etc as far as I know.

I love Yindees Downtown too (opposite Matt the Millers), good value for money if you like Thai-fusion food.

Lemongrass (beside Tynan's pub) offers great value on Tuesdays, think it's €5 starter, €10 main & €5 dessert.

miece16

catbear wrote: »

Worlds End serves food now, can't vouch for it though.

+1

also vouch for it

Sunflower 27

I never got tbe hype about rinuccinis. So overpriced, tables too close together and food average. The money they charge for pasta is criminal.

My fave place for fine dining is Anocht, for cheaper food, Aroi is fantastic.

citykat

Only ever in Anocht once for lunch and I wasn't exactly bowled over. It was self service canteen style. Food was ok but price was reasonable. OH is a big fan though.
Was in Aroi for first time recently. Good choice and very reasonable - all mains €11. That night though the dessert choice was ice cream only.
Would also recommend Yindees and Lemongrass for families or couples. Both offer kids menus and do early bird specials for the bargain hunters.
One other place worth noting is Little Italy for families or couples. Good food and location if you want to make a night of it.

lassykk

Favourite restaurant in the South East is Zuni. I've yet to have a bad meal there.

Have eaten in Rinnucini's and Campagne too and enjoyed the meal in Campagne but not so much in Rinnucini's.

femur61

citykat wrote: »

Only ever in Anocht once for lunch and I wasn't exactly bowled over. It was self service canteen style. Food was ok but price was reasonable. OH is a big fan though.
Was in Aroi for first time recently. Good choice and very reasonable - all mains €11. That night though the dessert choice was ice cream only.
Would also recommend Yindees and Lemongrass for families or couples. Both offer kids menus and do early bird specials for the bargain hunters.
One other place worth noting is Little Italy for families or couples. Good food and location if you want to make a night of it.

The lunch at Kilkenny Design is completely different than the evening food. Different menu, its set up as an evening experience. Its not called Anocht during the day. Anocht is Irish for night.

Sunflower 27

citykat wrote: »

Only ever in Anocht once for lunch and I wasn't exactly bowled over. It was self service canteen style. Food was ok but price was reasonable. OH is a big fan though.
Was in Aroi for first time recently. Good choice and very reasonable - all mains €11. That night though the dessert choice was ice cream only.
Would also recommend Yindees and Lemongrass for families or couples. Both offer kids menus and do early bird specials for the bargain hunters.
One other place worth noting is Little Italy for families or couples. Good food and location if you want to make a night of it.

You weren't in Anocht, you were in the design centre cafe, biggggggg difference.

citykat

femur61 wrote: »

The lunch at Kilkenny Design is completely different than the evening food. Different menu, its set up as an evening experience. Its not called Anocht during the day. Anocht is Irish for night.

I'm in your eternal debt for that! When food/dining is classed as an 'experience', I'll take a pass.

Sunflower 27

citykat wrote: »

I'm in your eternal debt for that! When food/dining is classed as an 'experience', I'll take a pass.

Your loss.

toe_knee

Went to Aroi last night for some food and it was lovely. Couldn't believe how quick it was from order to getting served. Will definitely be returning

kikel

Cafe 22 is a new place on Rose Inn street. Located where spar was. Looks ready to open its doors this morning.

Sky King

There must be a hex on that unit. How many businesses have been through there?

Best of luck to them.

TrustedApple

I think the 22 is for the number of business that have been in the place over the last few years :P

Formosa

Sky King wrote: »

There must be a hex on that unit. How many businesses have been through there?

Best of luck to them.

It never recovered from Big Snack leaving.

kikel

Mamma Mia on Friary Street opened as well this week.

Sky King

Formosa wrote: »

It never recovered from Big Snack leaving.

Even though Big Snack was next door where An Puc Fada is? now

Deathwish4

Sky King wrote: »

Even though Big Snack was next door where An Puc Fada is? now

Good grub wherever it was.

Snaffles2014

What do people think of Paris Texas for food?

Sky King

It's good.

Good beer selection too.

lotdpd

Snaffles2014 wrote: »

What do people think of Paris Texas for food?

Not a regular or anything in Paris Texas but had food at the weekend and like the few other times i was in there it was amazing.... chicken wings are definitely the best i have had in years.... actually in ireland

Steak for mains was beautiful so highly recommend it.

kikel

Snaffles2014 wrote: »

What do people think of Paris Texas for food?

Overall I think it's good food. But think standards are falling in the place in my opinion. The way they cook the food means that you have to get it when fresh to make sure it's top notch.

catbear

Snaffles2014 wrote: »

What do people think of Paris Texas for food?

I went on a saturday evening and the food seemed to be reheated. It put me off going again for grub but their beer selection is very good.

kikel

catbear wrote: »

I went on a saturday evening and the food seemed to be reheated. It put me off going again for grub but their beer selection is very good.

It's not reheated but is already cooked. They'll have a burger out to u in under 5 minutes of ordering. There is nothing wrong with that, lots of restaurants do similar but it it can affect quality during less busy times.

catbear

kikel wrote: »

It's not reheated but is already cooked. They'll have a burger out to u in under 5 minutes of ordering. There is nothing wrong with that, lots of restaurants do similar but it it can affect quality during less busy times.

I didn't have the burger so can't comment there. It's been a while now but it just seemed very bland for what I paid. Even uncle sams seemed like better value.

toe_knee

Love the food in Paris Texas. American style food, very tasty

Yamanoto

kikel wrote: »

It's not reheated but is already cooked. They'll have a burger out to u in under 5 minutes of ordering. There is nothing wrong with that, lots of restaurants do similar but it it can affect quality during less busy times.

Might be par for the course in franchise themed spots like Hard Rock Cafe or TGI Friday's, but surely any self-respecting professional kitchen with a burger on the menu is going to cook it to order from scratch.