Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Leinster

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Leinster? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Mimosa Bar de Tapas

4.9

4.9 (2213)

€30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Carlow Town

About the restaurant

Nestled in the cultural quarter in Carlow town - right across the road from our stunning Cathedral -
Mimosa Bar de Tapas provides an escape to a place of Latin Tapas served in a beautiful setting .
We pride ourselves on good food served in a beautiful ambience by friendly & helpful people .
We look forward to welcoming you soon !

**IMPORTANT BOOKING NOTES **
ALL BOOKINGS -please visit www.mimosawinebar.com - maximum party size is 8 people .

Unfortunately we cannot hold particular tables for guests ,to optimise your experience & not to be disappointed please do not request another table on arrival as refusal often upsets leads to frustration .

Sorry- but small children cannot be seated in our garden area due to many trip hazards & gardens that have been carefully designed are not kid friendly unfortunately - Thanks for your understanding .

Top review

Karen

Dined 2 days ago

Very friendly and efficient staff. Delicious food and cocktails. 10/10 ⭐️

Raspberry Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (710)

€31 to €50

Irish

Gorey

About the restaurant

Restaurant . Cocktails . Social .

New modern restaurant with fabulous cocktail lounge. We have an exciting and varied modern Irish menu using the finest local produce where possible, infused with flavor's both traditional, and from around the world.

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Sharon

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous from start to finish, great ambience, great staff, fantastic food and the cocktails were great too. Highly reccomend, I will definitely return.

Dead Centre Brewing

4.6

4.6 (474)

€30 and under

Brewery

Glassan

About the restaurant

Dead Centre is not a faceless corporation…milking the beer industry for all it’s worth. Instead, we’re a tight knit crew that relies on friends, family, colleagues and other breweries to create a product that we can truly be proud of.

Fresh, flavoursome and (wherever possibly) local ingredients are what give our beer it’s character. Cutting corners here is not an option at Dead Centre Brewing. We believe you get out what you put in…so only the best goes in.

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Patrick

Dined 7 days ago

Great pizza's, friendly chatty staff and lovely IPA's on tap like Seeking Sunshine. For casual, laid back dining with views of the river Shannon. Can't fault it, highly recommend.

Petronella Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (118)

€30 and under

Irish

Kilkenny City

About the restaurant

Welcome to Petronella.

Our charming restaurant, located along the romantic allure of the Butterslip Lane, serves wonderful Irish food with warm and friendly service.

We serve Brunch and Dinner from Tuesday to Saturday or come and try Petronella's famous Sunday Roast.

Located on the medieval Butterslip Lane, Petronella, just like her namesake, has an illustrious past, located in one of Kilkenny's oldest and historic buildings. 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, just a few steps from our door.

It’s the place to be in Kilkenny, and we hope you love Petronella, as much as we do

The O'Neill Family - Proprietors

Note: We accept reservations up to 8 people online. For larger numbers email info@petronella.ie

Top review

Grainne

Dined 3 days ago

From start to finish, professional service, delicious food, would totally recommend

The Sally Gap Bar and Brasserie

4.5

4.5 (174)

€31 to €50

European

Enniskerry

About the restaurant

We invite you to unwind and bask in this casual, light-filled contemporary social space. Led by Executive Chef Cormac McCreary, our culinary team has meticulously crafted a menu that caters to a diverse range of tastes and cravings for both adults and children. We take great pride in our passionate commitment to food provenance, sourcing only the freshest and finest ingredients from local producers, be it the honey from our onsite beehives or the whiskeys from our near neighbours in Powerscourt Distillery.

Every dish and drink exudes an unwavering commitment to excellence. Complementing the atmosphere of The Sally Gap, our beverage team has worked to curate a delightful wine and cocktail list. We hope you will relish the offerings, perfectly suited to enhance your experience in this captivating bar and brasserie.

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Roisin

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely food, very pleasant service. Highly recommend eating here

The Clermont

4.5

4.5 (693)

€31 to €50

European

Dundalk South

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Clermont, The North Easts premiere Bar & Restaurant in Blackrock, Dundalk Co. Louth.

From Farm to Plate – we are all about fresh ingredients, fresh food and fresh thinking. We pride ourselves on menus created from the finest fresh and local ingredients. Our guests love to linger in an atmosphere of modern cool and premium service. Mix your drinks in the glow of mixed modern art - with artists such as Hirst .

A warm welcome awaits you here at the Clermont – see you soon !!

Top review

Liza

Dined 2 days ago

It was great, staff was always checking up on everything, food was amazing, definitely going back

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Popular dish

Fish and Chips

The Mill Restaurant and Terrace

4.5

4.5 (343)

€51 and over

Irish

Celbridge

About the restaurant

Classic Irish cuisine from chef Sean Smith in the Kildare countryside.

Sean’s mouth-watering new menu is as always sourced locally with some ingredients even grown on the very grounds of the Cliff at Lyons Estate. Food lovers will enjoy classics such as Roast Rib of Beef, Cherry Valley Duck Breast and Oven Baked Baby Turbot with sides of seasonal vegetables, mini Seafood platters and of course for something a bit sweet, Whiskey & Orange Ice Cream or Chocolate Fondant with Salted Caramel Ice Cream.

The Mill restaurant is the heart of Cliff at Lyons, with huge double-height ceilings, warm open fire and windows that open up to a terrace beside the mill race and waterfall. Here, you will find a relaxed style of dining where it is easy to enjoy a lunch or dinner with friends or family. The illuminated waterfall provides a unique back drop to this airy and spacious room.

Top review

Michael

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

If you enjoy food as it is intended then you must eat here. Excellent, was a pleasure.

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Experience

Afternoon Tea at Cliff at Lyons

Experience

Afternoon Tea at Cliff at Lyons

The Station House Hotel

4.5

4.5 (134)

€31 to €50

Irish

Kilmessan

About the restaurant

Established in 1984, the Signal Restaurant has drawn praise from critics, guests and multiple award judges, as well as people from the surrounding area. Its menu focuses on seasonal local Boyne Valley produce and ingredients from other parts of Ireland, cooked with fine dining flair, combined with an extensive wine offering carefully selected by our in-house sommelier.

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Vicki

Dined 3 days ago

Brilliant as always, service brilliant, food I couldn’t fault at all, drinks, atmosphere. Everything really really good!

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Boyne Valley Tasting Dinner

Brabazon Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (113)

€51 and over

Contemporary European

Slane

About the restaurant

Set in the 'Garden Village' at Tankardstown, Brabazon Restaurant has become a true destination for diners and lives long in the memory of all who visit.
Head Chef János Sárközi and his team offer a culinary experience based on seasonality and local produce; some of which is derived from the estates own kitchen garden and polytunnels.
A la carte and Tasting menu for lunch can be enjoyed Friday and Saturday from 1pm to 3pm, and for dinner Thursday to Sunday. Afternoon Tea is also served Thursday from 1pm to 3pm.
Guests can dine on the terrace in Summer when the weather permitted, in the intimate surrounds, beside the open fire during the winter months or in the new Morris Suite.
With recent accolades including 2AA Rosettes and RAI’s Best Hotel Restaurant in Meath and Best Chef in Meath, Brabazon Restaurant offers diners a feast for the eyes and the palate.

Top review

Catrina

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

Outstanding service and food! Really took care of me as they were aware I’m pregnant, and made us feel extra special as we were celebrating our one year wedding anniversary.

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Experience

Summer Tasting Menu for 2 With Wine

Experience

Danish National Symphony Orchestra Projection

Experience

Tasting Menu

The Grain Store

4.3

4.3 (210)

€30 and under

International

Bray

About the restaurant

At Killruddery, our Walled Garden + Farm ingredients are the backbone of our menu, which we make available for lunch from 12:00pm Thursday - Sunday.

When booking please do let us know adults and children numbers and any dietary requirements.

For our Supper Club dates please visit: https://killruddery.com/products/supper-at-the-grain-store-1

*Please note that on Wedding/Event days the Grain Store may close early to accommodate large numbers.*

For bookings made, your table will be held for 15 minutes and then released, if you find you are running late or cannot make your time at all, please inform us by telephoning ahead to avoid losing your deposit.

On arrival please ensure speedy ordering from your group so that we may give your table the service it deserves. A delay in ordering can cause a backlog in the kitchen as dishes are individually crafted. Our kitchen closes at 4.00pm sharp, last booking permitted is at 3.30pm.

Top review

eithne

Dined 7 days ago

Absolutely Gorgeous fresh delicious food. Lovely staff and gorgeous calm chilled atmosphere. Farm shop right across from it. Dundrum crab was gorgeous . I Really love this place !

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