On the same unplanned trip to Kilkenny, we managed (thanks to the lovely receptionist in the Ormonde) to get a table here last minute. I had been here years before with a friend, and was glad to find it just as packed as it was way back when so not a victim of the recession by the looks of it.
We were shown to our table, which was upstairs, and sort of in the middle of the room. I can’t say I liked it, I felt very much in the way of the waiting staff whizzing back and forth. Thankfully, the couple at the table beside us (beside the wall) left after about 10 minutes and we were able to move in. Much better.
Our waiter was fun and knowledgeable, even advising us to pick a different bottle of wine than we’d gone for, and one which was cheaper than our original choice! Once he said mushroom soup was one of the starter specials I was sold, being the avid mushroom fan that I am, and opted for the fillet steak for my main - cooked medium and served with garlic butter it was tender and full of flavour.
Rory had the Tagliata di Filetto di Manzo which was wafer thin slices of cold beef with parmesan shavings, rocket, olive oil and lemon, so basically the equivalent of the mains we had for our wedding reception which is always something we like to go for when it’s an option. He followed that with the pheasant which was again one of the specials, which he hoovered up and was very happy with.
We decided against dessert as we were both stuffed, and had an amaretto each instead. Lovely end to a lovely meal. And great to see Rinuncini's doing as well as ever...
Ristorante Rinuccini, 1 The Parade, Kilkenny
http://www.rinuccini.com/
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