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The Colosseum

The ButterSlip Lane, Kilkenny, Ireland
(056) 777 2099
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Ranked #38 of 70 restaurants in Kilkenny
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Reservations
Most recent review
- 24 Mar 2013
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Dining options: Reservations
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dublin ireland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Party of six. No one was really happy with their meal. The Prawn and Lobster Ravioli was really disappointing. It was chopped up too finely and didnt even taste of fish. Cheese board was pathetic. The service was very attentive.

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San Rafael, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

Large portions of everything (although no Chianti). Mussels were fantastic! Cordon Bleu was very good as well.

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Kilkenny, Ireland
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34 reviews 34 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

This is a hidden gem in one of the "slips" in Kilkenny. Don't be put off by the dark exterior, inside is a beautiful and ancient room where the staff are friendly and the food excellent. The lunch special at just under 10 euro is great value. Don't miss it!

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Kilkenny
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012 via mobile

Had lunch with my hubby, €9.95 for 2 courses. Minestrone soup served with warm ciabatta as starter for him followed by a spicey seafood risotto, both excellent. Main course of chicken & mushroom risotto for me, so light and creamy and full of flavour. Had to try the recommended chocolate cake with beer and ricotta, mmmm, lovely and moist. Were... More

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Kilkenny, Ireland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

Food is savage. Adorable little restaurant. Cant wait to return. Very good offer of 3 course meal for 2 with bottle of wine for 50, brill.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

Lovely atmosphere ,lovely service , nice fresh food,I will definitely come again !!! The special deal at lunch very good price !!

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Kilkenny, Ireland
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

I was working as a waitress there and the food was under cooked, the chef was slow and constantly forgot orders. I was over worked with 14 tables to myself with no experience. The management are deceivingly polite, but if you have any problems they quickly turn nasty. 90% of the customers walked out because of poor service. One couple... More

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Tramore, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

I had read reviews on here, ignored the negative ones, as I always like to make my own mind up, and wanted to try here. My husband & myself were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and were having a weekend in Kilkenny so it was the ideal time to have a romantic Italian meal. We booked for Saturday night and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012 via mobile

I really Enjoyed my visit nice food good service Nice atmosphere Would definitely visit again in the future

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Kilkenny, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2012

Frankly there are much better restaurants in Kilkenny. The food is good and well priced but the management have a cynical attitude to customers.

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