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La Rivista




Cuisines: 
Italian, Cheap Eats, Mediterranean
Price Range:  €€€€€
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  As rated from 14 comments below
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(Average for a main course)
Average User Scores: Overall
Average Overall: 4.7 out of 5.

Score based on 14 User Reviews in the last 300 days.
Average User Scores: Atmosphere
Average Atmosphere: 4.5 out of 5.

Score based on 14 User Reviews in the last 300 days.
Average User Scores: Food
Average Food: 4.7 out of 5.

Score based on 14 User Reviews in the last 300 days.
Average User Scores: Service
Average Service: 4.9 out of 5.

Score based on 14 User Reviews in the last 300 days.
Average User Scores: Value
Average Value: 4.9 out of 5.

Score based on 14 User Reviews in the last 300 days.
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Accept major credit cards Will cater for children Veggie options available BIM/Irish Sea Fisheries Board, the State agency with responsibility for the Irish fishing and aquaculture industry, developed the Seafood Circle initiative to support and reward restaurateurs and retailers who consistently offer top quality seafood and service to their customers. There are three categories of membership, which is awarded on an annual basis, Hospitality, Seafood Specialist and Supermarket Seafood Counter. With 175 members located around the country you’ll be spoiled for choice. Just visit seafoodcircle.ie to find a member in your area. Coeliac options available Will accept party bookings
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  • Special Offers
  • €50 per Couple - 3 Courses and a Bottle of Wine Availability: Monday to Friday: 5pm-10pm Excluding Bank Holidays
  • Sunday Lunch Menu - 2 Courses - €16.95 OR 3 Courses €19.95. Availability: Sundays & Bank Holidays
  • Special Dinner Menu - 2 Courses €19.95 OR 3 Courses €24.95. Availability: Sunday to Friday: 5pm-10pm & Saturday: 5pm-7pm
  • Saturday Night Specialty Set Menu - 2 Courses - €22.95 OR 3 Courses €26.95. Availability: Saturday & Bank Holiday Sundays

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Kilkenny's Premier Wine and Dine Experience. Driven by a passion for good food, fine wines, top class service and above all, great value for money, Therese Maguire and Jennifer Quinn look forward to welcoming you to La Rivista. Located on Kilkenny’s historic Parliament Street, just a short walk from Kilkenny Castle, La Rivista offers fine Italian dining to suit all tastes and budgets.Daily specials and set menus offering great value mean you can come in for a quick bite before the theatre (Kilkenny’s Watergate theatre is a stonesthrow away) or sit back with us and enjoy our full A La Carte menu. We’re pleased to cater for Vegetarian and Celiac dietary requirements. Just ask for details. Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 5pm – 10pm, and Sundays & Bank Holidays 12.30pm - 9pm So whether it’s an intimate meal for two or a large family get together, you’re table’s waiting at La Rivista.
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ludo_2002
Joined Aug 10
3 Reviews
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ludo_2002 (Newbie)
credibility score - 11%
Credibility Score: 11%  
Visited: 12 Aug 2010 | Posted: 2 Weeks ago
What can I say. Ate here with my partner last night and was very impressed. 50eur for 3courses + wine for 2 persons and excellent food right down the line. We hadn't booked and were asked to come back later and a table was readied for us at 9.30pm. Food was of a consistently high standard, especially the tiramisu which is just superb. Quantities were just perfect for 3 courses and the Italian house wine was very palatible. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Really nice layout and good size tables, you don't have to play draughts with wine glasses and dishes. Easily the best meal we had in Kilkenny
davroski
Joined Aug 10
2 Reviews
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davroski (Newbie)
credibility score - 10%
Credibility Score: 10%  
Visited: 03 Aug 2010 | Posted: 3 Weeks ago
I must admit, my expectations were not set too high when we dashed out of the rain and into La Rivista. I had to read the sign on the door at least three times before I believed what it said " 3 courses for 2 AND a bottle of wine 50 quid " . "Ok you get what you pay for" I thought something cheap and cheerful thrown together and washed down with a bottle of vinegar. Well nothing could be further from the truth; this was a very decent meal and showed there was someone who cared in the kitchen. A hearty and Smokey leek and bacon soup was just the thing for a wet night, followed by some very tender loin pork with buttery mash and a white wine and caper sauce My companion had an understandably small but fresh antipasto and then a vegetable lasagne, a dish which is so often done badly, which was surprisingly light with al dente vegetables. A perfectly agreeable bottle of house red rounded it off nicely. For dessert we both chose Tiramisu which I was less enthusiastic about but my companion finished it with gusto. At this price the meal was exceptional value and there was also friendly and efficient service, so the next time I am in Kilkenny I will be sure to drop in again.
81caz
Joined Apr 10
9 Reviews
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81caz (Foodie)
credibility score - 31%
Credibility Score: 31%  
Visited: 10 Jul 2010 | Posted: last month
Our second outing to La Rivista and I have to say its fastly becomming one of my favourite restaurants! We went for the Sat nite special menu, lots of choice. I had the stuffed portabello mushrooms and they have converted me to olives :). For mains I had pasta in a gorgeous creamy sauce and there was loads of chicken in it! My 3 other diners had the steak which they said was done to a turn! I had the crumble for dessert as I enjoyed it so much the last time but 2 others had "the best tirimisu they ever tasted" :) As usual the most fantastic friendly and attentive staff! Cant wait to return!!
bayancinal
Joined Jul 10
2 Reviews
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bayancinal (Newbie)
credibility score - 20%
Credibility Score: 20%  
Visited: 14 Jul 2010 | Posted: last month
My husband and I went to this restaurant as our first night out since our new son was born. During the meal our sitter rang to come home that our son was ill. The team in the restaurant packed up our meal for us within minutes so that we could still dine at home. Thank you all!
choo queen
Joined Jun 10
6 Reviews
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choo queen (Foodie)
credibility score - 25%
Credibility Score: 25%  
Visited: 06 Jul 2010 | Posted: last month
Went to this restaurant with a friend for dinner last week.Have read all the good reveiws and they are in fact right! My only gripe is that on the early bird menu there were no main courses I actaully liked.. When I go italian I dont want steak or fish, so all that was left after that was pastas in creamy sauces , a veg lasagne that sounded really stodgy and pizzas. My friend felt the same so we ordered off the main menu.. The bruscetta and caprese salads were very nice.. I really loved my main course of linguine with prawns. chilli, and rocket in a tamato sauce.. My friend also enjoyed her pasta dish also. With a glass and a half bottle of wine the bill came to 60 euro. The restaurant was nearly full when we were leaving... Really enjoyed the meal but think early bird needs a re-think for those of us who like tamato based sauces!
AZABOYJON
Joined Jun 10
1 Reviews
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AZABOYJON (First Timer)
credibility score - 18%
Credibility Score: 18%  
Visited: 22 Jun 2010 | Posted: 2 Months ago
party of five had excellent meal, food top class service great staff attentive and friendly ambience great cant wait to go back great atmopsphere as restaurent was full kilkenny must be delighted to have suchh great place to dine out.
smiler24
Joined Apr 07
2 Reviews
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smiler24 (Newbie)
credibility score - 39%
Credibility Score: 39%  
Visited: 04 Apr 2010 | Posted: over 2 months ago
Dined here first with family and friends on a Sunday evening. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff are extremely helpful and attentive. As I was in town for a few days I actually went back there a few times over the week and enjoyed every visit. The quality of food was superb and the value for money was outstanding - 3 course meal with a bottle of wine for 50 euro - you really can't go wrong with that. And for those not wanting a bottle of wine, there are meal deals for two and three courses available. I must say I will be recommending this eaterie to all that pass through the area.
iluvmefood
Joined Nov 07
8 Reviews
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iluvmefood (Foodie)
credibility score - 43%
Credibility Score: 43%  
Visited: 12 Mar 2010 | Posted: over 2 months ago
I had dinner in this fabulous, Italian fine dining eaterie with three female friends on a Friday evening. We reserved our table earlier that day by phone without difficulty. On arrival (we were on time), our table was not quite ready. We volunteered to go for a quick drink down the street, and upon our return everything was ready. The rest of our evening was faultless. The waiting staff were knowledgeable, and very willing to help us choose from the set dinner menu, and she recommended a terrific, recession friendly Malbec for us too! The hostess was equally helpful and charming. We all felt the service was attentive, without being overpowering. The food reflected the ambiance- classy, satisfying and authentically Italian. I will definitely dine there on my next visit to the city. Grazie!
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Average User Scores: Overall
Average Overall: 4.7 out of 5.

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Starters (5 of 8 items)
Bruschetta Al Pomodoro (V)€7.50
Funghi Al Forno (V)€6.75
Foglie Alla Caprino (V)€7.95
Cozze Alla Marinara€8.50
Gamberetto Piccante€9.50
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Salads (4 of 4 items)
Insalata Di Rucola (V)€6.95
Insalata Caprese (V)€6.95
Insalata Caesar (V)€6.95
Insalata Mista (V)€6.95
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Pasta (5 of 9 items)
Choice Of Linguini, Tagliatelle Or Garganelli 
Carbonara€14.50
Amatriciana€13.95
Bolognese€13.95
Puttanesca (V)€12.95
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Al Forno (3 of 3 items)
Baked In The Oven Lasagne Served With Your Choic Eof Fries Or House Salad 
Lasagne Di Carne€15.95
Lasagne Di Verdura (V)€15.95
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Pizza (5 of 13 items)
12 Inch Hand Prepared Pizza Base 
Margherita (V)€11.50
Proscuitto Cotti E Funghi€13.50
Capricciosa€13.95
Puttanesca (V)€12.95
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Mains (5 of 8 items)
All Main Dishes Served With House Potatoes And Vegetable Selection 
Bistecca Di Manzo€28.50
Costolette Di Agnello€24.50
Pollo Marsala€22.50
Pollo Con Pancetta€21.95
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Sides (5 of 8 items)
French Fries€2.95
Vegetable Selection€2.95
Crushed Potato And Chorizo€3.50
Saute Onions/Mushrooms€3.50
Olive Selection/Cheese Pastries€6.50
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Childrens Menu (1 of 1 items)
Available To Under 12'S€9.95
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Childrens Menu - Main Meal (5 of 5 items)
Pizza Alla Margherita 
Lasagne Classico 
Spaghetti Bolognese 
Chicken Tenders 
Pasta With Tomato Sauce 
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Childrens Menu - Dessert (1 of 1 items)
La Rivista Sundae Surprise 
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