What to order at Zuni

Must order
Seasonal lamb or seafood; the breakfast menu from 08:00 is among the best-value hotel dining in Kilkenny.
Signature dishes
Seasonal fish, Local Irish lamb
Editor tip
Breakfast from 08:00. Lunch from 12:30. Dinner Monday to Saturday from 17:00, Sunday from 17:00-20:15.
CuisineModern Irish
Price€€€
NeighborhoodMedieval Mile
HoursMon-Sat 08:00-21:30, Sun 08:00-21:00
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Stathams by Pembroke ★ 3.9

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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.

Cafe La Coco ★ 3.9

€ Artisan CafeMedieval Mile

Cafe La Coco is a small, independent Kilkenny cafe serving in-house baked goods, specialty coffee, and a seasonal superfood salad, open Monday to Saturday.

OrderBasque cheesecake; the seasonal vegan superfood salad or the chai latte with oat milk.

TipMonday through Saturday 08:00-16:00. The room is small; walk-in lunch is first-come, first-served.

Wildflower Cafe at Butler Gallery ★ 4.0

€ CafeMedieval Mile

Wildflower Cafe at Butler Gallery serves plant-based soups, bowls, and vegan raw cakes in a walled garden, Kilkenny's most dedicated plant-forward cafe.

OrderVegan soup with sourdough; the seasonal salad plate or gluten-free cake from the rotating bake selection.

TipTuesday through Saturday 10:00-17:00, Sunday 11:00-17:00. The glass outdoor pods in the walled garden are the best seats in Kilkenny on a clear day.

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Stathams by Pembroke ★ 3.9

€€€ Modern IrishMedieval Mile

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.

Cafe La Coco ★ 3.9

€ Artisan CafeMedieval Mile

Cafe La Coco is a small, independent Kilkenny cafe serving in-house baked goods, specialty coffee, and a seasonal superfood salad, open Monday to Saturday.

OrderBasque cheesecake; the seasonal vegan superfood salad or the chai latte with oat milk.

TipMonday through Saturday 08:00-16:00. The room is small; walk-in lunch is first-come, first-served.

Low Lane ★ 4.4

€ CafeSt Kierans Street

Low Lane on St Kieran's Street opened in 2022, Robyn and Mark Butler bringing 3fe-trained coffee skills home in a walk-in-only specialty cafe.

OrderFilter coffee or espresso with the all-day breakfast bap; the seasonal lunch plates are consistently strong.

TipWalk-in only. Opens around 08:30. Arrives fast to a queue on weekend mornings so plan accordingly.

Arán Artisan Bakery and Bistro ★ 4.5

€€ BrunchBarrack Street

Arán on Barrack Street serves award-winning brunch and lunch plates built on stone-baked sourdough, voted Ireland's Best Brunch at Georgina Campbell awards.

OrderThe stone-baked sourdough and seasonal brunch plate; the wine list is short, natural and well chosen.

TipClosed Tuesday. Last food orders at 15:15. Natural wines available alongside coffee. Dogs welcome in the garden.

Cakeface Patisserie ★ 4.4

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Cakeface on Irishtown is Kilkenny's premier French-trained patisserie, run by Laura and Rory Gannon and housing the city's only dedicated coffee roastery.

OrderThe changing daily pastry selection; a gourmet sandwich on sourdough baguette with locally sourced fillings.

TipMonday through Saturday 09:00-17:00, Sunday 10:00-16:00. The roastery produces beans for the cafes and for retail.

Wildflower Cafe at Butler Gallery ★ 4.0

€ CafeMedieval Mile

Wildflower Cafe at Butler Gallery serves plant-based soups, bowls, and vegan raw cakes in a walled garden, Kilkenny's most dedicated plant-forward cafe.

OrderVegan soup with sourdough; the seasonal salad plate or gluten-free cake from the rotating bake selection.

TipTuesday through Saturday 10:00-17:00, Sunday 11:00-17:00. The glass outdoor pods in the walled garden are the best seats in Kilkenny on a clear day.

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