Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Leinster

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Leinster? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Mimosa Bar de Tapas

4.9

4.9 (2045)

€30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Carlow Town

About the restaurant

Nestled in the cultural quarter in Carlow town - right across the road from our stunning Cathedral -
Mimosa Bar de Tapas provides an escape to a place of Latin Tapas served in a beautiful setting .
We pride ourselves on good food served in a beautiful ambience by friendly & helpful people .
We look forward to welcoming you soon !

ALL BOOKINGS FOR 6-8 please visit www.mimosawinebar.com and click on "Bookings for 6 or more "

Seating will be allocated to you on what's available at that particular time .
Unfortunately we cannot hold particular tables for guests ,to optimise your experience & not to be disappointed please do not request another table on arrival as refusal often upsets leads to frustration at our amazing team.

Top review

Rachel

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing…. 5 star, love this restaurant. I adore the food and ambiance so blessed to have this gem in Carlow

The Grounds @ Snow Cottage

4.8

4.8 (21)

€31 to €50

International

Rosslare

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Grounds, we look forward to serving you at our beautiful restaurant.

We are a family run business that is passionate about our guests experience; the food, the drinks, the service and of course the atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you in soon!

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Evan

Dined 2 days ago

Food and service was fantastic, we were lucky enough to be there on a night Kiera was playing, she was fantastic and set the tone beautifully for the restaurant. It was overall a great night and I would highly recommend.

Rasa Indian Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (79)

€30 and under

Indian

Enniskerry

About the restaurant

Welcome to Rasa Indian Restaurant we look forward to serving you.

Top review

Kasia

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Fantastic experience. Amazing food and first class service.

Bramley

4.8

4.8 (213)

€31 to €50

Irish

Abbeyleix

About the restaurant

Bramley is a neighbourhood restaurant nestled in the heritage town of Abbeyleix.
Husband & wife; Sam & Emily Moody have undertaken a careful and considered refurbishment of this historic space to create a relaxed-elegant dining room re-capturing the feel of the late Victorian/early Georgian building.
An updated kitchen will celebrate Irish food using the very best of Laois’ larder & exceptional Irish suppliers. The menu is simple, seasonal, exciting and diverse.
Everybody is welcome to dine at Bramley; a friendly, relaxed & knowledgeable team allow guests to enjoy an at-ease Lunch or Dinner experience.
Exceptional simplicity, Warm hospitality.

Top review

Mary

Dined 3 days ago

Another lovely meal at Bramley’s. The food and service were exceptional. It’s a pleasure to come and feel looked after by a team who know what they’re doing and who do it so well. Thank you.

Raspberry Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (624)

€31 to €50

Irish

Gorey

About the restaurant

Restaurant . Cocktails . Social .

New modern restaurant with fabulous cocktail lounge. We have an exciting and varied modern Irish menu using the finest local produce where possible, infused with flavor's both traditional, and from around the world.

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Catherine

Dined 7 days ago

Delicious food & great service! We were a table of 7 and each ordered something different - everyone was delighted with their food. I got a roast sharing platter with 1 other person - a good appetite is needed to finish this one, but everything in the dish was spectacular!

Petronella Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (43)

€31 to €50

Irish

Kilkenny City

About the restaurant

It’s Personal at Petronella. We are a relaxed, informal restaurant situated on romantic Butterslip Lane. Petronella is charming, situated over two floors, in one of Kilkenny's oldest and historic buildings - we focus on wonderful Irish food and service - seasonal, delicious, yet joyously casual dining. The restaurant pays homage to Petronella de Meath, the first woman to be burned at the stake, just meters away from our restaurant 700 years ago. We hope you love Petronella as much as we do.

The O'Neill Family

We hope you love Petronella, as much as we do.

Petronella is renowned as one of Kilkenny’s premier dining experiences, but its origins are steeped in a remarkable story. 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. When you leave our restaurant, take a few steps around the corner to the site of Kilkenny town hall, where Petronella met her tragic fate.

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Top review

Jonathan

Dined 2 days ago

Gorgeous festive menu. Pate was really nice and smooth. The brioche bread toast needs to be harder and crunchier though. The featherblade beef was absolutely exquisite. So tender and mash with gravy was fantastic. Very fond of the dessert too. Creme Brulee was excellent. Worth every penny

Red Torch Ginger - Maynooth

4.6

4.6 (43)

€31 to €50

Thai

Maynooth

About the restaurant

We are located in the centre of the Main Street in Maynooth Co. Kildare above McMahon's Bar.
We specialise in serving modern Thai and South East Asian cuisine, along with delicious cocktails, craft beers and wines from around the world. Our style of service is friendly and relaxed as we believe dining out should be a fun and friendly experience. We have an enclosed heated rooftop terrace that comfortably seats up to 30 people all year round and is perfect for birthday bashes and corporate events. We also offer various group menus. We don't charge for room hire once there are a certain amount of people in the private group.
We cater for ceoliacs as we have many gluten-free dishes and desserts as well as a gluten-free beer! We are happy to discuss any dietary requirements you may have

Early Bird runs 4.30 - 6PM Tue-Thu, 4-5.30PM Fri -Sat and 3-5.30PM Sun and costs €27,95. This offer includes an appetiser and main course from our early bird set menu.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Had a lovely evening..Food and Service was excellent.

Avenue

4.7

4.7 (1279)

€30 and under

Irish

Maynooth

About the restaurant

Avenue is located over two floors in the heart of Maynooth. Opened in December 2007 by Robert & Bronagh Kennedy, Avenue now boasts a band of loyal customers, gaining a reputation for excellence and winning countless awards. Avenue has long been recognized for quality, consistency and value, along with the buzz of a busy restaurant and the warmth of our friendly staff… with a “Céad míle fáilte” that comes from the heart. Our customers continue to enjoy our great Irish food and that’s because we have a local, natural and honest approach with an easy-going warm style that is both rooted in tradition and yet still modern. Whether it’s our famous chicken wings, chowder, burgers or our renowned Steaks and fish, Avenue always delivers.

We offer the complete dining experience and now serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am. Avenue combines luxury, privacy & comfort. With our inspired chefs & our warm & welcoming staff we will turn your day or night into one you will always remember

Top review

Sarah

Dined 2 days ago

Really lovely meal, the place was packed the weekend before Christmas. Service was great too!

Caladh

4.7

4.7 (191)

€31 to €50

Modern European

Wicklow

About the restaurant

Welcome to Caladh we look forward to serving you.

Top review

Aislinn

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

This was the first time to eat there in the evening and it defines did not disappoint. Food and service was top notch. the place has such a lovely ambiance, staff so pleasant and attentive. I would highly recommend it. Cocktails the best!

Cooke's of Caragh

4.7

4.7 (513)

€30 and under

Irish

Naas

About the restaurant

We have a 2 hour policy per table. We will accommodate extra time depending on availability.
Please make sure you have selected the Correct dining area when booking. The Gastro Lounge, The Cabin or The Fox and Hare.
NO SHOWS or cancelations less than 24 hours before bookings will result in a €10 charge per guest

Top review

Joelene

Dined 2 days ago

Food was fab as it always is everytime we go. I got 3 course as the food is delicious!

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