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Petronella Restaurant, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

Petronella Restaurant

4.7
4.7
36 Reviews
€31 to €50
Irish

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • 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 36 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Leinster

    Best Overall

  • Leinster

    Best Food

  • Leinster

    Best Service

  • Leinster

    Best Ambiance

  • Leinster

    Best Value

  • Leinster

    Romantic

  • Leinster

    Good for special occasions

  • Leinster

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Leinster

    Irish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nestled in Kilkenny's charming medieval quarter, Petronella Restaurant offers a "true gem" dining experience. Guests rave about its "incredible value," "outstanding" food, and "lovely atmosphere." The staff's "attentive" service and the restaurant's unique historic setting make it a must-visit for both locals and visitors alike.

36 Reviews

  1. James

    Munster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. David

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Alicia

    Waterford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for my sons 18th.. atmosphere, food and service were all excellent!!

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  4. Eoin

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the chicken and bacon salad for starters and it was very nice, mains I had the beef and it was also lovely. My wife had the vegetarian lasagne and it was very average. I had the sticky toffee pudding for dessert and there was hardly any sticky toffee on the pudding. The service was excellent and the times between courses was also very good.

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  5. Natasha

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I had a wonderful experience at Petronella over the weekend. They're service was 10/10. The short rib beef was top class. Only negative was the dessert was poor. Both the brownie and sticky toffee was quite dry. Otherwise, it was a solid 9/10, would return.

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  6. Jim

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, our meal was very good as was the service. Best meal so far this trip. The building and ambiance were perfect. Comfortable and not pretentious. The wine menu was a little weak, but on par with most Irish restaurants. After all, beer and whiskey are king here.

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  7. Suzanne

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely surroundings. Food was great. Lovely staff.

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  8. Conor

    Leinster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant, friendly atmosphere - great service

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  9. Keith

    Surrey

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant wasn’t particularly busy but the service was slow. Lovely location and ambiance.

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  10. Leslie

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience was lovely as well as the food and staff. Highly recommend for a special night out!

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FAQs

Petronella Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Petronella Restaurant

80/81 Butter Slip Ln, Kilkenny, Kilkenny 00000

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kilkenny City
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • 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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