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08 Dec 2025

REVEALED: 'Best restaurant' in Kilkenny crowned at Irish Restaurant Awards

REVEALED: 'Best restaurant' in Kilkenny crowned at Irish Restaurant Awards

Venison saddle, pumpkin choucroute, savoy cabbage and morteau sausage at Campagne, Kilkenny / PICTURE: @campagnekilkenny on Instagram

Campagne, a Michelin-starred gem in Kilkenny, has been crowned 'Best Restaurant' in Kilkenny at the Irish Restaurant Awards 2025.

The restaurant offers an exquisite fine dining experience with a focus on modern French cuisine.

Having worked initially in London and then in Dublin, Garrett Byrne returned to his home city of Kilkenny to open Campagne in 2008.

The menu is guided by the seasons and its produce. Their inspiration comes from regional France and its cuisine.

Now in its 16th year, the Irish Restaurant Awards received nearly 165,000 public nominations this year, submitted through The Irish Times - the official media partner of the awards. 

Following the completion of all regional finals, the Regional and All-Ireland Winners will be announced at the All-Ireland Awards Gala Dinner on Monday, May 19, at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin.

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County winners from Leinster can now secure their tickets for this highly anticipated event.

Speaking at the ceremony, Seán Collender, President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, said:

"Tonight is about recognising the outstanding efforts of those who bring Ireland’s culinary reputation to life every day. In a challenging business environment, it is more important than ever to honour the people whose hard work, passion and creativity shape our hospitality sector.

"The Leinster Regional Final once again showcased the incredible talent and innovation that define this region’s culinary landscape. I want to extend my congratulations to all the winners and nominees. It is their hard work that makes Ireland’s food scene truly exceptional."

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