Top Best Italian Restaurants in Kilkenny

"Located on Kilkenny’s historic Parliament Street, just a short walk from Kilkenny Castle, La Rivista offers fine contemporary, Italian & Irish fusion cooking to suit all tastes & budgets. They are to open for Take Away & Weekend Catering every Tuesday to Sunday from 5.00pm to 7.30pm. Choose from a wide range of Pizzas, Pastas, Lasagnes, Burgers and Wings, Kids Meals, Sides and their famous desserts!"

"Easy to spot with its smart black exterior and gold lettering above the welcoming big windows, there' s always a buzz at this charming Italian restaurant which is run with warmth and professionalism by owners Therese Maguire (head chef) and Jenny Quinn ..."

"Truffles are running their Taste of Truffles takeout menu that will change weekly as of 7 May. it’s a no-contact take away and delivery service available Thursday-Sunday from 4-8pm. Preorders are via trufflesrestaurant.ie or over the phone to 056 7702748. Payments can be made through the website, over the phone or with cash on collection with the exact amount (in envelope or plastic bag) no change given to provide the safe contactless transaction."

"Truffles Restaurant and Wine Bar are happy to present their new Takeaway menu – Taste of Truffles!. The Take Out Menu will be changing weekly to provide you with the new exciting way of service from your favourite local Restaurant!. They are offering no contact Take Away and Delivery Service from Thursday to Sunday."

"Truffles is an exciting new restaurant offering delightful European cuisine using the finest local ingredients, which is prepared using modern French cooking techniques with an Italian twist. A wonderful combination!. They also provide an extended menu for Vegan and Vegetarian guests."

"38 Parliament Street, Kilkenny IrelandItalianLunch, Dinner, Late NightTakeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service[email protected]+353 56 776 4225http://www.italianconnection.ie"

"Located in the heart of medieval Kilkenny City, Italian Connection is renowned for providing quality Italian cuisine at great value for money."

"Still (IMO) home to one of the nicest pizzas in Kilkenny, Italian Connection on Parliament Street resume service from 7 May."

"The Smithlands Centre 1 Waterford Road Loughboy, Kilkenny R95 W95T IrelandItalian, Pizza, Mediterranean, EuropeanLunch, Dinner, Brunch, DrinksDelivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service, Seating[email protected]+353 56 777 2000http://www.primorestaurant.ie"

"On Waterford Road in Loughboy, Primo serves delicious authentic Italian food and have a very family-friendly environment. They make their own dough on site fresh every day. There is a kid’s menu available with a main, dessert and drink for €8.95."

"Primo reopened for business on 13 April and are now operating seven days from 4pm to 11pm. You can call in advance to 056 7772111. Safety measures are in place outside for queuing."

"84 John Street Lower, Kilkenny R95 DX25 IrelandItalian, Pizza, EuropeanLunch, DinnerReservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service+353 56 777 0907http://latrattoriakilkenny.business.site"

"La Trattoria is a genuine piece of Italy in Kilkenny City centre. Located on John Street, La Trattoria serves the finest authentic Italian food using only the best ingredients."

"Enjoy sharing a few ‘catch up’ drinks in one of the colourful huts in Sullivan’s Taproom. Fun and casual is the order of the day here, and coupled with tasteful outdoor lighting, Sullivan’s will strike just the right note for those who want to escape to the outdoors this Summer!!. Visit: www.sullivanstaproom.com"

"All outdoor pods are now fully heated allowing you to stay warm & cosy while you dine outdoors. As we are currently operating within the level 3 COVID guidelines please book ahead. Open daily from 1pm for lunch and dinner."

"Sullivan’s is thought to be the oldest known brewery in Kilkenny. Founded in 1706, Sullivan’s even predates Smithwicks’s. Stop for a nightcap at Sullivan's Taproom for a pint of craft beer."

"As one of Kilkenny’s leading pubs, Rafter’s Gastro Pub serves superb food in a friendly atmosphere. The beer garden is a great place to relax and nourish your appetite and has a tv for all the live sporting events taking place this summer. When a place like Rafter’s has a great reputation as a local go-to place to eat and drink, you know it’ll be good!"

"Rafter’s is a great place to chill after exploring the Medieval City. You will love the relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. On their new rooftop garden, they’ve got food coming from their sizzling stone and a reputation as a local go-to spot for live music and sports events."

"Situated in the heart of the city is the iconic Kilkenny Castle. The Castle park offers a relaxing setting against the hustle and bustle of the city with over 50 acres of charming grounds to be explored. The Rose Garden to the front of the castle offers spectacular views over Kilkenny City and it is a firm favourite for both visitors and locals."

"These lavish gardens with architectural features, lakes and woodland were landscaped by Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll and completed in 1912. The centrepiece is a sunken garden, where circular terraces lead down to an oval pool with a magnificent fountain.The gardens are 7km southeast of Abbeyleix, off the R432 to Ballinakill, in the grounds of Heywood Community School."

"By the north bank of the River Nore is a 16th-century tower left over from a Medieval hospital set up around the 13th century. The heavily fortified hospital was positioned outside the centre of Kilkenny and mainly treated lepers. The name “Maudlin” comes from Mary Magdalene, as leprosy was a disease generally associated with prostitution in Medieval times."

"Perched dramatically at a strategic height and commanding a crossing on the River Nore, Kilkenny Castle dominates the "High Town" of Kilkenny City. After many facelifts over the centuries, Kilkenny Castle today exhibits a blend of architectural styles. It is one of the best tourist attractions in Kilkenny."

"In the middle of Kilkenny’s famous Medieval Mile is our hidden gem, Rothe House and Gardens. Built between 1594 and 1610 by the Cistercian order, it went on to become home to the Mayor of Kilkenny John Rothe Fitz Piers and his family. Kilkenny Archaeological Society (KAS) now owns the building complex and have complied an impressive museum collection from Kilkenny and the surrounding countryside."

"Tudor Rothe House (1594) lies about a five-minute walk from St. Mary's. Once a merchant's house, this historic building was created around two courtyards. Restored in 1966, it has been a major tourist draw ever since."

"Nestled in the centre of Ireland’s Medieval Mile, Rothe House and Garden is the only example of an early 17th-century merchant's townhouse in Ireland, and is one of Kilkenny's hidden gems."

"These lavish gardens with architectural features, lakes and woodland were landscaped by Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll and completed in 1912. The centrepiece is a sunken garden, where circular terraces lead down to an oval pool with a magnificent fountain.The gardens are 7km southeast of Abbeyleix, off the R432 to Ballinakill, in the grounds of Heywood Community School."