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Petronella Restaurant, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

Petronella Restaurant

4.7
4.7
60 Reviews
€30 and under
Irish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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 Brunch and Dinner from Tuesday to Saturday or come and try Petronella's famous Sunday Roast.

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

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Modern European, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 08:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 08:00–21:30 Sun 12:00–16:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ger Dunne / Tyrone Cuddihy

What 60 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Leinster

    Healthy

  • Leinster

    Romantic

  • Leinster

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Petronella Restaurant in Kilkenny offers a "great dining experience" with "amazing food and service." Guests appreciate the "beautiful setting" and "lovely ambience," along with "friendly and efficient staff." The restaurant is praised for its "exceptional food" and accommodating service, making it a "must visit" for both locals and travelers.

60 Reviews
  1. Edikas

    Leinster1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the evening. Great food, staff was excellent. Will come back next time

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  2. Anne

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot in the heart of Kilkenny for couples or groups. Wonderful service and food. Highly recommend.

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  3. Don

    Leinster1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic fare and people. Not cheap but great value.

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  4. Clare

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Sunday roast with exceptional staff serving

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  5. Caitriona

    Dublin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious Sunday roast, fab foodsbut we felt portions were a bit small for the price. I would love to see a set menu option ex. 2 courses for €30 Sunday roast. Friendly staff, loved the setting and decor but we were initially sat at a table VERY close to a family even though 2 other tables were free. We asked to switch to an alternative 2 seater table that was a little further apart and the staff obliged happily.

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  6. ThomasThomas

    Leinster1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food in a great setting.Staff very hospitable

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  7. Chloe VIP

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience and wide array of gluten free options.

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  8. Catherine

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a beautiful very tasty Valentine’s dinner here ! The place is beautiful and the staff are very helpful and efficient

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  9. Ciara

    Dublin6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Whereas the food was good , atmosphere nice and the waiters were friendly and efficient , I rated the overall experience as fair only due to the fact we (party of 3) were rushed off the table and advised on a couple of occasions during the sitting that the table needed to be returned after 1.5 hours. Per the Open Table booking confirmation below we expected to have the table for 2 hours. I would not have booked if I had known the table was only available for 1.5 hours. “We may contact you about this booking, so please ensure your email and phone number are up-to-date. Your table will be booked for 1 hour 30 minutes for parties of up to 2; 2 hours for parties of up to 4; 2 hours 15 minutes for parties of up to 6; and 2 hours 30 minutes for parties of 7+.”

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  10. John

    Leinster1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambience and setting. Friendly staff, great food. A most enjoyable meal.

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FAQs

Petronella Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 60 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Petronella Restaurant

80/81 Butter Slip Ln, Kilkenny, Kilkenny 00000

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Modern European, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 08:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 08:00–21:30 Sun 12:00–16:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ger Dunne / Tyrone Cuddihy
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