Petronella is an irish fine-dining 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
Lyla's on William Street is the third venue from siblings Michael O'Neill and Bee O'Grady, sister restaurant to Petronella, with a 46-seat room and Table Six.
OrderCrispy duck salad to start, miso black cod or risotto with crabmeat and grilled king crab for mains.
Book1-2 weeks ahead
TipBook the six-seat Table Six counter for the chef-led tasting menu with paired drinks; standard service runs Wednesday to Saturday evenings only.
Foodworks on Parliament Street runs a farm-to-fork bistro in a restored bank building, the pork from pigs the owners raise on their own family farm.
OrderPulled pork benedict at brunch or the spit-roast free-range pork at lunch from the farm.
BookWalk-in ahead
TipClosed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday through Sunday with evening service from Wednesday to Saturday.
Aroi on Friary Street has been Kilkenny's most-awarded Asian kitchen since 2015, chef Fadilah named Best Asian Fusion Chef in Ireland in 2019.
OrderRed duck curry and the spicy kimchi chicken ramen; the vegan options are as strong as the meat dishes.
Book2-5 days ahead
TipTuesday Movie Night: a main, gelato and a cinema ticket for €24 per person. Great value for the quality.
Stathams Supper Club at the Pembroke Hotel serves built modern Irish sharing plates and hosts a heated outdoor courtyard in central Kilkenny.
OrderSeasonal sharing plates on local Co. Kilkenny produce; the wine list favours Irish and European.
Book1-2 weeks ahead
TipThe heated outdoor courtyard is one of the better al fresco dining options in the city on a clear evening.
Campagne in Kilkenny holds one Michelin star in the 2026 guide, Garrett Byrne earning the recognition every year since 2014 with exemplary French technique.
OrderTasting menu showcasing seasonal Irish produce with French technique and precise saucing.
Book2-4 weeks ahead
TipBook the Friday or Saturday dinner sitting at least three weeks ahead; the midweek early-bird lunch offers the same kitchen at a gentler price.
Lady Helen at Mount Juliet Estate has held one Michelin star since 2013, chef John Kelly serving modern Irish tasting menus 18km south of Kilkenny.
OrderSeasonal tasting menu built entirely on Irish produce from the estate and local suppliers.
Book3-6 weeks ahead
TipStaying on the estate makes the dinner experience complete; room rates include access to the grounds and morning walks by the river.
