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Cafe Sol Bistro

William Street, Kilkenny, Ireland
+353 56 7764987
Ranked #5 of 48 restaurants in Kilkenny
4.5 of 5 stars 96 Reviews
Price range: $14 - $39
Cuisines: European, Irish, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
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Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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WilsonsDublin
Dublin
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 NEW

Very busy for lunch. Food average. Not really a place for dinner. More

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susiemc15
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012 NEW

My husband and i went to cafe sol in thomastown on valentines night .... disaster!!!! For starters i had gots cheese with mascapone,beetroot and figs and my husband had caprese salad with chorizo,sounds nice? Yeah if the chef actually put all ingredients on the plate. No figs on goats cheese and no chorizo on caprese salad. When the waiter was... More

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Knockmourne
Reviewer
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012

It's a lovely restaurant and one you shouldn't miss if in Kilkenny - very family friendly and great vegetarian courses too - so good, looking forward to visiting their cafe in Thomastown! More

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mary k
kilkenny
Contributor
13 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

have eaten lunch and dinner here on several occasions. Its always reliable although sometimes the menu is a tad limited. More

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Jim S
Kilkenny, Ireland
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

One of the best for lunch in Kilkenny, food is simply cooked with specials always worth a look. Had the curry last week, partner had the plaice, both excellent More

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ivoroloughlin
Portlaoise
Top Contributor
80 reviews
19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012
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Ate here with my wife for lunch one day. Great little menu, not too expensive but with some really nice tasty treats. I had a pork belly special that was delicious. More

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liz s
Kilkenny
Contributor
14 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

This is a lovely cafe on a quiet lane. the Food is always good and the menu is varied. High quality ingredients used. Simple,but pleasant setting. More

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DHAandCoIreland
Dublin, Ireland
Contributor
18 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

Been here for lunch and it was fine, but for dinner it's only OK. It seems a little disorganised and they seem (the twice I was there)to run out of things on the menu. Attitude of the staff is a little iffy - they'd rather be sitting down than serving. Service wasn't very quick. As school reports often say -... More

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PatchIrl
Kilkenny, Ireland
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

Always friendly, can get a rush of people for lunch so get there early to avoid having to wait for a table. Lunch is good value, evening meals are a little pricier but still very good. Would highly recommend to friends coming to stay in Kilkenny More

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Adam H
Tucson, Arizona
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

Had an awesome lunch set in a relaxing atmosphere. Get the fruit crumble! More

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