Castlemaine Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Castlemaine
Discover the best restaurant in Castlemaine, Ireland including The Pikeman Bar - The Grand Hotel, Sol y Sombra Tapas Bar & Restaurant, Nicks Restaurant and Piano Bar, IL Pomo Doro Restaurant, Bella Bia, Giovannelli, The Bianconi, Larkins Pub & Restaurant, Denny Lane, Finnegan's Wine Cellar Restaurant
1. The Pikeman Bar - The Grand Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By spiceloft - Tralee, Ireland
The Pikeman is the place for Irish hospitality and quality food. The menu offers a very wide selection so the pickiest eater to the heartiest of appetites will be catered for. Steaks are superb. The seafood chowder is perfect, full of tasty chunks of fresh fish. Service is always friendly and management staff are always on hand to add a personal touch. The Pikeman is in the family run Grand Hotel. It is very popular with locals and always busy but service is never slow. The bar serves a great pint so slow service would not be a problem anyway! Top class trad music sessions are held regularly.
2. Sol y Sombra Tapas Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 359 reviews
Tapas Bar and Restaurant. Based in an atmospheric old church Sol y Sombra celebrates local food served tapas style. Perch at the bar and nibble a few bites or graze through the menu of an evening at your leisure. Outside Terrace for summer dining. Extensive Wine List. Taste Kerry Food Ambassador 2017, The Michelin Guide 2017, McKenna Guides (Best in Ireland) & Georgina Campbell Guides. Winners of Best Wine Experience Kerry 2015, 2016, 2017. We also cater for intimate weddings, special family celebrations and wine tastings.
Reviewed By Phillippa C - Bacup, United Kingdom
Having dined a few times, I can say that the consistency of the quality, presentation and taste is why I love returning again and again. After winning some free cocktails on their Facebook competition I jumped at the excuse to go for dinner (I was...MoreThanks for the review Phillippa, Congrats on winning the prize. We love to see people return again and again so thank you! I have to agree about the Espresso Martinis!! They are FAB:-) Looking forward to seeing you over Christmas Cliodhna
3. Nicks Restaurant and Piano Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 435 reviews
Nick's Restaurant is located in the beautiful town of Killorglin which is in the heart of Co. Kerry and stands on a hill to the south of Castlemaine Harbour headwaters, on the River Laune.
Reviewed By GIE68 - Dublin, Ireland
Visited twice with business colleagues. Nice friendly staff, my colleagues very much enjoyed the seafood Mornay. Being a vegetarian I asked if I could have something other than the veg curry offered, which did not appeal to me, and they accommodated my request. We passed a very enjoyable evening.
It's a popular spot. The piano is on the whole pleasant and probably popular with visitors to Ireland.
4. IL Pomo Doro Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 274 reviews
Just five minutes from the town centre, IL Pomo D'Oro restaurant brings a taste of the Mediterranean to Tralee. With a wide variety of dishes to choose from, we specialise in home made pastas, risottos, pizza, and all our sauces are prepared daily from the freshest and finest ingredients. You'll also find fish, beef and lamb on the menu, sourced locally, but prepared with an irresistible Italian flavour. Our wide range of Italian and world wines provide the perfect compliment to whichever dish you choose.If you believe that dessert is the best part of the meal, then Il Pomo d'Oro will not disappoint. combined with the rich smooth flavour of our freshly ground Franck coffee, it's the perfect end to any meal.Il Pomo D'oro offers an Early Bird menu every day with great value specials at weekends.
Reviewed By KatA85 - Cork, Ireland
At here mid week recently with my partner having read the trip advisor reviews. It did not disappoint! I had mushrooms to start which were deep fried and served with a garlic dip. Delicious! My other half had croquettes and they tasted amazing. For main...MoreThank you so much for this 5-star review. We're delighted that you enjoyed your meal with us and hope to see you again soon.
5. Bella Bia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 525 reviews
Bella Bia is the place to be if you are looking for authentic Italian cuisine at reasonable prices.Our restaurant has grown to become one of Tralee's most loved Italian restaurant.The wine list is excellent and the service friendly and attentive.We have a heated,sheltered garden available,to have an after dinner drink.Booking is advisable to avoid disapoinment. All guests are greeted with Irish hospitality.We look forward to seeing you.
Reviewed By murphyc0rk - Cork, Ireland
Cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough if you are looking for good italian cuisine in a unique atmosphere. Beautiful restaurant that you will definitely return to
6. Giovannelli
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By ac840 - Castle Douglas, United Kingdom
We arrived just on opening without a booking but were made most welcome. The meal was very good, all the more as the sous chef was ill and not in, the service was superb.
7. The Bianconi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By HarveyIreland - Ireland
Never fails to deliver, places come and go, but the Banconi is refreshingly good, year in , year out. Book ahead so you won't be disappointed. Sea food dishes are all excellent. The ocal Kerry Seafood & Shellfish Plate is to die for , but the chowder is excellent too.But , oh my, the Shank of Kerry Lamb
8. Larkins Pub & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Solotravellerxx40 - Chippenham, United Kingdom
Went because of a recommendation. Service was good. Waitress was great with the kids but that's as positive as I can be. My Caesar salad had a large blue bottle in, mixed with the dressing. The beef was thick, over cooked and tough. The chicken breast sauce was so spicy my friend couldn't eat it. The kids chips were very hard and I was risking my teeth when I ate one. I shall not be returning.
9. Denny Lane
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 208 reviews
Denny Lanes motto is "Simple quality foods prepared with care" which we achieve by preparing all of our menus fresh daily, sourcing the best quality ingredients. We aim to provide a friendly and comfortable atmosphere for all our visitors. We serve breakfast and lunches everyday. We serve our Early Bird menu every Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights. Thursday nights we provide a meal for two and a bottle of house wine for €49.95 (Starter, Main Course, Desert and tea / Coffee).
Reviewed By KerryGirl_14 - Kerry, Ireland
I've eaten here twice with my mum for lunch. Absolutely delicious food both times: the lunch specials were Turkey & ham and BBQ pulled prok burger for €10 each and the soup and Sandwich offer is good value too. Lovely dessert menu too - the bacardi and lime cheesecake is worth a try. Friendly and attentive staff. The only thing I would say is to be aware of where you sit as there is often a chilly draught.
10. Finnegan's Wine Cellar Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 501 reviews
Reviewed By John M - Lyon, France
This is a candlelit cellar restaurant, so good for a romantic meal with the fireplace nearby. The locally sourced food is fresh, tasty and well-prepared. We got the early bird dinner, which was excellent in quality and value, with very attentive service. A salad starter followed by the pasta, seafood, and wine; Pavlova topped with fruit and whipped cream for dessert. A cozy relaxed atmosphere and great food – take a bow Finnegan’s restaurant!
