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La Rivista

22 Parliament St, Kilkenny, Ireland
+353 56 777 1666
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Ranked #4 of 70 restaurants in Kilkenny
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Romance, Special occasions
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Special occasions
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Kilkenny, Ireland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

I booked a table for a party of 7 on a Saturday night. I have ate in this restaurant on many occasions and never had any issues. When we arrived we were seated at a lovely table. At first the waitress was pleasant and very helpful however it went down hill from there. We didn't order starters and just went... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

Ate here with our two young kids and were impressed with the service and quality of food. The pizzas were fantastic! Would definitely recommend, although it's a bit on the pricier side for local options.

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Dublin, Ireland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

We were here on a Friday night glad we came,very well laid out restaurant we were seated up beside the open kitchen so you could see the food been cooked nice touch .Staff very friendly and help full when ordering the Food we had the set menu 3 courses and a bottle of wine for 60 Euros Great Value have... More

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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013 via mobile

We call last Monday night, it was quite when we arrived, but filled over the next hour. We were very professionally greeted.Food and Service was top class.We were served by a gentleman who made us feel we were the only people there...just great..well done young man...If from Kilkenny or just for a visit, do give La Rivista a call....you will... More

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st john's NL
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33 reviews 33 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Great service, interesting fish of the day, salmon wrapped in sole filets, crisp asparagus and top notch baby roast potatoes. Black pudding croquette for app were good too. Adequate wine list, above average high street restaurant for a small market town

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Ireland
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43 reviews 43 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

We ate here on a cold Monday evening in March. The place was very quiet, but we got a warm welcome. The menu was reasonably varied and we chose the early bird version. Between the 3 of us, all of our choices were enjoyed, with no disappointments. The wine menu was limited, but sufficient to find a good red and... More

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Kilkenny
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

Great for families, couples, parties or eating aloine. the food is wholesome, the service great - perfect recipe for all that makes it a wonderful place to eat. Annie Brennan

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

We were a party of 5 on a quiet Monday night, the staff were fantastic, nothing was too much trouble, and the food was lovely. We liked the ambiance, luckily the bill did not resemble this! I thought it was great value.

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Castlebar, Ireland
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

we ate here because it was rated so highly on TripAdvisor, it was nice but just that, nice. There was nothing particularly special, the food was okay but not the best italien i've had. They staff were pleasant and the lady behind the little counter was very chatty and friendly! good value at €120 for four of us, but i... More

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See 4 more reviews by MrCastlebar for Kilkenny
Kilkenny
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23 reviews 23 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

This restaurant is amazing!! It is the perfect place to have a romantic, casual, celebratory meal in a really nice setting without paying too much!! The staff are so friendly, the food is very very tasty, and it is cooked to perfection. It is located centrally in Kilkenny, so it is ideal for a meal before a night out.

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