Set in a regal townhouse of the 1750s, the Lady Helen restaurant in the Mount Juliet Hotel has a style and charm of its own. Chef Cormac Rowe presents his food with passion and stunning presentation, not to mention the flavorful taste of the gourmet dishes. Lady Helen McCalmont was a fine hostess, and while she is remembered for her slick standards of hospitality, the restaurant certainly takes after its namesake. Along with signature Irish dishes such as the Black Angus beef and Wexford fish and shellfish, there are herbs and veggies that are from the Estate's farm. There's also an eight course Tasting Menu, and wines that pair with the food for the perfect gastronomy. Dining at the Lady Helen is a beautiful experience with the breathtaking views of the Estate's fields, and the river Nore.
Located on John’s Upper Street is NORE Asian Street Food restaurant. It is a nice, clean, modern, Asian restaurant and take away, with a seating arrangement for 20 to 25 people. The menu served here is a combination of Thai, Chinese and East Asian cuisines. The must try’s are the Thai green curry, Singapore noodles, Mongolian beef and prawn dumplings. The food served is wholesome, rich in flavors and above all reasonable priced. Meals can be accompanied with beer. Enjoy a complimentary ice-cream after the meals.
Algarve Grill gives the best and tastiest in Portuguese chicken. If you are craving an exotic treat while in Ireland, this place is a must-visit. Call or see the website for more information.
Ristorante Rinuccini is a refreshing eatery in Kilkenny, with its Italian menu. With delicious pastas, risotto, spaghetti and a variety of seafood under 'Catch of the Day' in the list, the food is creative and delicious. You can try their Homemade Fettuccine with wild rocket and roasted almond pesto, and the Seared Kilmore Quay Scallops. Pair the food with the exquisite wine menu; the wines are specially ordered from selected vineyards in Italy. The ambiance is sleek and the staff is attentive. Chef Antonio has won many awards for this passionate venture in the heart of Kilkenny, including 'Chef of the Year', and Ristorante Rinuccini has been listed in the Michelin Guide since 15 years.
With a menu that brings together the gastronomy of the entire Mediterranean along with the Irish, Zuni restaurant certainly has a hand at delicious cooking and gorgeous presenting. From Confit Pork Belly and Beef Sirloin, food takes a turn to Falafal, and then Panfried Salmon with Asparagus Risotto, to name a few. There's an elaborate cocktails-and-wines list to help you pair the food with, and a dessert menu that includes Lemon Meringue Alaska and Passion Fruit Bavarois, amongst the many scrumptious delicacies.
The Fig Tree is where you'd see how authentic Irish restaurants thrive: the day's menu hung outside the restaurant lures in pedestrians, the charm is homely so you can stretch your eating and talking by the hour, and the staff is pleasant. They serve delicious home-baked smoothies, cupcakes, pastries, and also bake birthday cakes. They also make sandwiches, wraps and paninis. There are fries and and Smoked Bacon, and you cannot miss the Almond macaroons with apricot jam. What's more? There's wine and beer too.