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Lyla's
€€€€•International•4.9(76)A place where style meets spontaneity, and where securing a table feels like being part of something special. Lyla’s arrives on the Kilkenny dining scene with confidence, charm, and just the right amount of intrigue.
Created by hospitality entrepreneurs Michael O’Neill and Bee O’Grady - the brother & sister duo behind the Mountain View Estate and the award-winning Petronella Restaurant in Kilkenny city - Lyla’s marks another exciting new chapter in the heart of the city. Think of it as the little sister with a big personality: intimate and energetic while bringing the unmistakable energy of the London and New York dining scene to Kilkenny.Petronella Restaurant
€€€€•Irish•4.8(393)Welcome to Petronella.
Our charming restaurant, located along the romantic allure of the Butterslip Lane, serves wonderful Irish food with warm and friendly service.
We serve Dinner from Monday to Sunday.
Located on the medieval Butterslip Lane, Petronella, just like her namesake, has an illustrious past, located in one of Kilkenny's oldest and historic buildings. The restaurant pays homage to Petronella, the first woman accused of witchcraft in Ireland and the first woman in Europe to be executed by burning at the stake, just a few steps from our door.
It’s the place to be in Kilkenny, and we hope you love Petronella, as much as we do
The O'Neill Family - Proprietors
Note: We accept reservations up to 8 people online. For larger numbers email info@petronella.ie
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- PPattiSan Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoVery atmospheric and appreciate the nod to Petronella herself. Limited but tasty menu and great tunes make it a don’t miss.More infoPetronella Restaurant€€€€• Irish• Kilkenny City•4.8
- HHughLeinster •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoThe food quality experienced by my wife and myself was "second to none". The service was excellent and efficient. Added bonus was the friendly attitude of the staff serving us.More infoZuni Restaurant€€€€• Modern European• Kilkenny City•4.8
- OOwenLeinster •3 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoFantastic food experience. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Food was delicious like always.More infoAroi Asian Fusion - Kilkenny€€€€• Asian• Kilkenny City•4.6
- MMaryGoldLeinster •2 reviews5.0Dined on Oct 25, 2026Very good meal and enjoyable experience. Service very good as usualMore infoMarble City Bar€€€€• Gastro Pub• Kilkenny City•4.7
- NNiamhDublin •5 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 12, 2026Don’t have a bad word to say about this restaurant, right from the very start the service was outstanding. We were there to celebrate a 40th wedding anniversary and the owner made every moment special for all of us. Food was amazing and the entertainment from the staff was great. Couldn’t recommend it enoughMore infoScalini Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Kilkenny€€€€• Italian• Kilkenny City•4
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Healthy restaurants located in Kilkenny City include Petronella Restaurant (opens in a new tab), Aroi Asian Fusion - Kilkenny (opens in a new tab) and Zuni Restaurant (opens in a new tab)
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Kilkenny City are Zuni Restaurant (opens in a new tab), Aroi Asian Fusion - Kilkenny (opens in a new tab) and Petronella Restaurant (opens in a new tab)
Bottomless brunch in Kilkenny City is available at Lyla's (opens in a new tab), Petronella Restaurant (opens in a new tab) and Zuni Restaurant (opens in a new tab)
The most romantic restaurant in Kilkenny City is Petronella Restaurant (opens in a new tab)
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