Petronella is a modern irish restaurant in Butterslip, Kilkenny.
Editorially verified May 29, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: Butter Slip Lane, Kilkenny, R95 A030
The Cavaliere family has run Rinuccini opposite Kilkenny Castle since 1989, importing Italian produce and building a cellar of over 12,000 bottles.
OrderHomemade pasta with seasonal sauce; the homemade tiramisu is the best in the city.
TipSunday lunch runs to 17:00 and is the best-value sitting of the week. Book for dinner Friday and Saturday.
Louie's on Patrick Street is a Parisian-inspired cafe bar with natural wines, small plates, high ceilings, and leather banquettes in central Kilkenny.
OrderSmall plates on Thursday through Saturday evenings; the espresso and morning pastry in the daytime.
TipFirst-come, first-served during the day; no daytime bookings. Evening small plates require advance booking via the inquiry form.
The Gourmet Store on High Street has been Kilkenny's best deli since 1997, with farmhouse cheese, locally sourced meats, and sandwiches on artisan bread.
OrderSandwich on sourdough baguette with the local farmhouse cheese selection; the coleslaw is homemade daily.
TipOpens at 08:00, closes around 16:00. The cheese counter is worth a dedicated visit before heading to the farmers market.
The Fig Tree on High Street serves a full Irish breakfast and handmade local beef burgers in a casual space with an outdoor terrace, open seven days.
OrderFull Irish breakfast or the homemade burger with local beef; good gluten-free options throughout the menu.
TipOpen seven days. The outdoor terrace with greenery is the best casual outdoor seat on High Street.
Zuni on Patrick Street is Kilkenny's most consistent hotel restaurant since 2000, chef Michael Thomas working seasonal Irish produce into modern menus.
OrderSeasonal lamb or seafood; the breakfast menu from 08:00 is among the best-value hotel dining in Kilkenny.
TipBreakfast from 08:00. Lunch from 12:30. Dinner Monday to Saturday from 17:00, Sunday from 17:00-20:15.
Stathams at the Pembroke Hotel serves seasonal modern Irish sharing plates in a smart room with a heated outdoor courtyard off Patrick Street.
OrderSeasonal sharing plates on local Co. Kilkenny produce; the wine list is short and well built.
TipThe heated courtyard is the key selling point. Book ahead for weekend dinner when the room fills.
