Kells Restaurants

Visit Carlo and Bernadette Cardillo's restaurant and treat yourself to a pre-theatre or even pre-pub meal in this exquisitely formal Italian eaterie. The picture-perfect front window display featuring a huge sunflower lures in... more

A spacious, bustling pub and much more besides, Paris Texas offers both quality food in the bar, and a slightly more expensive restaurant that is open from 6pm onwards. The emphasis is largely on Tex-Mex, but it seems that ther... more

The inspired cuisine incorporates French, Italian, and Tex-Mex culinary styles at this bistro, which offers extensive and fairly reasonable lunch and dinner menus. In summer months or when the weather permits, the restaurant op... more

The Indian resort of Shimla was a hill station where the British could escape the intense heat of India. In Kilkenny, Shimla performs a different function, providing a taste of the exotic in a North European climate. This it do... more

Szechuan and European cuisine in the heart of the city is the order of the day at Emerald Gardens. Ireland has no shortage of Chinese restaurants of varying quality, but the Gardens is a pretty safe bet. It is fully licensed, a... more

Lurking between Kieran Street and High Street, Pordylo's has a particularly authentic Kilkenny atmosphere. The building has been here for four centuries and admirable care has been taken to ensure it retains its charms. The re... more

This restored Victorian home is located about ten minutes' walk from the city center and is well-served to meet both your restaurant and accommodation needs. Lacken House provides comfortable guesthouse accommodation, while wed... more

Martin Crotty runs an unpretentious and very busy bakery and coffee shop in central Kilkenny. Simply put, this is just a great place put your feet up and take a break from a shopping expedition in Kilkenny. Homemade jams, fresh... more

It would be easy to miss Uncle Sam's as it is in off the beaten track, situated between the Metro and Mahony's chemist. It is a slightly upmarket fast-food joint, seating about 70 and doing much of its business in takeaway food... more

Head chef and proprietor Michael Mee has created a culinary oasis on High Street. The décor is bright and cheerful with purples, reds and whites predominating, and making an attractive contrast to pine floors and beautiful gilt... more