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Petronella Restaurant, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

Petronella Restaurant

4.7
4.7
44 Reviews
€31 to €50
Irish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Modern European, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–14:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:15
  • Phone number
    (056) 776 1899
  • Website
    http://www.petronella.ie/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Gerard Dunne

Menu

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What 44 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Leinster

    Best Overall

  • Leinster

    Best Service

  • Leinster

    Best Ambience

  • Leinster

    Best Value

  • Leinster

    Healthy

  • Leinster

    Romantic

  • Leinster

    Good for special occasions

  • Leinster

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Leinster

    Irish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Petronella Restaurant, nestled in Kilkenny's medieval charm, is celebrated for its "exceptional food" and "brilliant service." Guests rave about the "wonderful atmosphere" and attentive staff. The menu offers limited but expertly crafted options, ensuring a satisfying culinary experience. With generous portions and historic ambiance, it's a must-visit "gem" in Ireland.

44 Reviews

  1. Kelly

    Poconos

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Must go to when in Kilkenny!

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  2. Jonathan

    Jersey

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    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

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  3. Maximilian

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The venue is beautiful with a lovely ambience. The staff were friendly, professional and diligent and the food and drinks were excellent. Overall it was an enjoyable evening and I will recommend my people to dine at Petronella.

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  4. Melissa

    Leinster

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely meal...I think the festive music could be higher a little it was very low.I have gone here the past couple of years at Christmas and yes the meal was lovely this year but just not as good as other years

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  5. Mary

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food & great service. The short rib was very tender.

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  6. Gerard

    VIP

    London

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal and fantastic service. We needed to change plans last minute and they were very accommodating. Friendly and helpful staff. Will certainly be back

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  7. Michael

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Waiter and chef were helpful in providing a range of vegetarian dishes not listed on the menu.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delighted with the gluten-free options and the ambience.

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  9. James

    Munster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As far as restaurants go in Kilkenny. Petronella has jumped right up to the top of my list. Welcoming staff, great food, great history and great vibes had with the restaurant. Selection is minimal but well varied. Drinks selection is also minimal but caters for everybody. There are not a huge amount of seats so it is recommended to book in advance.

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  10. David

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful restaurant with real cosy atmosphere exceptional food Very friendly and efficient staff and excellent value for money

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Petronella Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Petronella Restaurant

80/81 Butter Slip Ln, Kilkenny, Kilkenny 00000

Additional information

  • Area
    Kilkenny City
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–14:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:15
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Modern European, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gerard Dunne
  • Additional
    Beer, Wine
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