Best Lunch in Portlaoise

43 restaurant menus in Portlaoise, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Brew Cafe
Brew Cafe
98/100 (347 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Irish
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Irish
Café
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"it's for those who are looking for an amazing place with unique design, food is delicious made with top quality products. Service is perfect, the..."
Dorota Kacprzak-Stawska
"Could not fault this place. Both the coffee and the food are amazing, and the staff are always so helpful and happy..."
Rosie Palmer
"Lovely cafe. Great service. Friendly staff. And lovely..."
Yvonne O Connor
"Great Atmosphere , Great food & Great..."
Danny Hanlon
"Gorgeous little spot!! So handy to meet for a coffee and a chat at lunch time! Food is also amazing!! Definitely recommend calling in!..."
Claire Maher
"Well worth a visit!! Amazing food and coffee! Will be back for sure!!..."
Helen Fogarty
"Went in today with my mam and we both really loved it, so clean, great food and friendly staff..."
Melissa O'Brien
"One of the nicest cafe's in Portlaoise .. serving great food from local producers..."
Jean Carroll
Mccormack's Delicatessen
Mccormack's Delicatessen
96/100 (352 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Irish
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Sit down
Irish
Café
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Such a lovely homely place to eat with absolutely great staff who are so friendly! Food is always delicious and such good value..."
Hannah Mccann
"Had the very best rhubarb pie from here. Perfect crust, lots of filling, delicious. Will be back again for other..."
Alianne Hamilton
"My favourite retreat in Portlaoise, always made feel welcome by the fantastic staff and the food is always..."
Connie 'oneill 'Skerritt
"We love this place, delicious food & the staff are always so friendly &..."
Breda Coss
"Tony did amazing catering for my daughters communion so much food and everyone loved..."
Jeanmarie C
"Great all rounder food, staff n service always eat here when in..."
Siobhan Phelan
"Lovely food staff very polite fair prices very nice to me and my guide dog..."
Noreen Margaret Mcinerney
"Super food ,super service, super people always loved eating here .....100 percent excellent..."
Sharon Walsh
"Had them for communion last year the food was fantastic would highly recommend..."
Serena Sage
"Mccormacks is a very Friendly and has a chilled out atmosphere, staff are so helpful. Food always so..."
Niamho Kavanagh
"staff very friendly and reliable food service..."
Mary Dunne
"Loved going here when I worked in portlaoise. Always call for something when I'm in..."
Eimear White
"Staff very friendly lovely food services..."
Sheila Barrett
Sarah's Country Kitchen
Sarah's Country Kitchen
96/100 (31 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Irish
Irish
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Irish
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
Bloom Restaurant
Bloom Restaurant
94/100 (473 ratings)
Restaurants
Fusion
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegan Options
European
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Ruchi Restaurant
Ruchi Restaurant
93/100 (151 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Asian
Indian
Bangladeshi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Indian
Asian
Bangladeshi
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
The Pantry Cafe & Walled Garden
The Pantry Cafe & Walled Garden
91/100 (920 ratings)
Dessert
Quick Bites
Healthy
Irish
Cafe
European
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
European
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Sandwiches
Quiche
Cakes
Paninis
Salad
Sit down
Healthy
Café
European
Irish
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Tynan's
Tynan's
91/100 (100 ratings)
Restaurants
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Quiche
Cakes
Salad
The Bay Tree Portlaoise
The Bay Tree Portlaoise
90/100 (624 ratings)
Restaurants
Dessert
Cafe
European
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Irish
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Fish
Beef
Salad
Sit down
Café
European
Irish
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Huge welcome to Laois and the very best of luck.... Have eaten in athy and got take away on so many occasions. I also got food to cater at home for a..."
Brigid Quigley
"Had breakfast here this morning and it was absolutely amazing, couldn't get over how good the food tasted and the amount of gluten free options that..."
Hayley O'Connor
"Stopped here on way from Cork to Dublin. Fab GF menu and the biggest range of GF desserts I’ve ever seen. Nicest brownies ever and the baileys..."
Jean Foley
"Food was lovely and the staff very friendly and helpful , highly recommend it as a place to..."
Matthew Quirke
Mayur Indian Restaurant
Mayur Indian Restaurant
90/100 (982 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Tikka Masala
Lamb
Chili
Curry
Prawns
Sit down
Indian
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
Shalimar Restaurant (pakistani And Indian)
Shalimar Restaurant (pakistani And Indian)
89/100 (89 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Snackfix And Chill
88/100 (31 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Kelly’s Steakhouse
Kelly’s Steakhouse
88/100 (3968 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Irish
Steakhouse
European
Irish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tempura
Calamares
Sirloin Steak
Salmon
Lamb
Pesto
Ribs
Burger
Fish
Prawns
Beef
Fajitas
Nachos
Tiramisu
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Ice Cream
Oyster
Chicken Wings
Calamari
Mussels
Sit down
Steakhouse
Irish
European
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Indian Prince Restaurant
Indian Prince Restaurant
88/100 (894 ratings)
Restaurants
Halal
Indian
Balti
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Balti
Asian
Healthy
Indian
Vegan Options
Healthy
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Curry
Prawns
Sit down
Balti
Indian
Asian
Healthy
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Delivery
Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I'm so lucky to live close to this restaurant. Tasty food , huge menu and the friendliest staff ! Great place to have dinner with friends or just..."
Michał Bednarski
"Had a wonderful meal with my 2 grandsons Had a Fish Molee. .superb! To die for.! Great staff Great Atmosphere. .Will be back for MOLEE..."
Mick Morrissey
"Excellent Meal, Love the ambience of the restaurant, not like some really modern ones with its decor to modern. Staff good, best Vindaloo I have had..."
Phil Mac
"Excellent food, always great quality. The team are always helpful, making new recommendations and we get deliuvery we can enjoy it at home too. Love..."
Pamela Finnan
"Always a pleasure to visit the Indian Prince. Not just for the consistently great food, but reasonable prices & professional friendly staff. 5..."
Jamie Dunne
"Wow!! Wow!!! Wow!!!! I'm not overly fond of Indian cuisine, but after our meal out with a few friends, I have changed my mind. The food was..."
Yvette Rossouw
"Gorgeous food, atmosphere and service. One of the..."
Marguerite Mullins
"We enjoyed every minute. Great service and great..."
María J. Nelligan
"Beautiful restaurant, popped in while traveling back to Dublin. Perfect � lovely staff, thanks so..."
Grainne O'Dwyer
"Wonderful food and very friendly staff. Will definitely be..."
Breege Creaner
"Staff are excellent, food is fantastic, restaurant can't be faulted, highly..."
Jerry Dunne
Treacy's Bar & Restaurant
Treacy's Bar & Restaurant
87/100 (2606 ratings)
Restaurants
Irish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
European
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Irish
Pub
Gastropub
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Wings
Salmon
Burger
Toasts
Roast Beef
Beef
Lasagne
Pancakes
Cakes
Fish
Pork
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
European
Irish
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic place for food and drink . Highly recommend . Rating 10 of 10 . Service, food and time were excellent :)..."
Malgorzata Dominika Grytner
"Had a super meal here on Sunday night, food was fantastic staff were friendly like always. Couldn't recommend you enough. Great relaxing and chilled..."
Maria Croke
"Can't rate this place high enough fantastic staff, food, and even getting dropped home after a brilliant night had, thank you so much all at Treaceys..."
Orla O Neill
"Truly one of the nicest and affordable places to eat in Laois. No matter how busy they are they always make you feel welcome. Exceptionally friendly..."
Ciara Huban
"My favorite meal on our visit to Ireland. We sat and ate in the bar. The staff was friendly and it was nice to chat with the locals. Food, beer and..."
Anna Burke
"We happened on this lovely gem thanks to google! Best food encountered in our trip to the Emerald Isle. Service was outstanding! Great prices and..."
Jeneena Palms
"Best restaurant in the area by a mile . It can't be beaten . The quality and quantity of the food is great . I usually get the burger or the mixed..."
Gary Kavanagh
"Great place to stop for some food. I have eaten dinner here once and breakfast twice both last thing at night and first thing in the morning and the..."
Joe Kearney
"For all you diabetics out there if you are thinking of going out for a meal visit Treacy"s of the Heath they do a delicious diabetic friendly Plum..."
Peggy Grant
"The food was so fresh and delicious,staff are so helpful and friendly.the place is always welcoming n warm and clean.class A to all the chefs.will..."
Caroline Dunne
"Lovely place for food quite reasonably priced and excellent food.. very nice staff.. Looks well since it was revamed...."
Mark Higgins
"Excellent food, friendly staff that go out of their way to make your visit special. Cant recommend highly..."
Seamus O'Hanlon
"Staff so welcoming and friendly,food delicious,restaurant fabulous,highly recommend,will definitely be back when in that part of the..."
Alma Strickland
"Absolutely 100% gastronomic. Owners and staff treat you like family. Nothing ever too troublesome or awkward. Always accommodating. Great venue for..."
Sean Doyle
"Another superb meal at Traceys for fathers day great food great service..,..."
Lynda McCormack
"The best staff, the best food and a guaranteed great..."
Oonagh Daly
"Great food,friendly staff & plenty of room for truck..."
Stephen Chapman
The Bog Road
The Bog Road
87/100 (947 ratings)
Restaurants
Irish
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
opening hours
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Burger
Curry
"Myself my 2 daughters and my mum had dinner here yesterday cudnt recommend the place highly enough..dinner was amazing presentation second to none..."
Edel Dunne
"Fantastic service. Couldn't do enough for our hen party before we headed off !!! Would highly recommend this pub. Food was spot..."
Bernie Lawless
"Just home from a wonderful meal with my family for our anniversary! The service was second to none, food was amazing, should have more barmen around..."
Chanele Kavanagh
"Daniel our barman was so friendly and and so mannerly made our night. Great meal fantastic food overall a fantastic night with fantastic friends in a..."
Sharyn Mc Govern Byrne
"the food here is top notch and the portions are plentiful. the staff were lovely and could not do enough for us from the minute we stepped inside the..."
Anneliese Fenlon
"Fantastic place, it's on my doorstep and only got to visit it on Sunday for the first time but will b over again for sure, the food was piping hot,..."
Tess Farrell
"Lovely food and very helpful staff. There was twelve of us and all our food came at the same time and was piping hot. Huge variety of dishes and..."
Aoife Dunne
"Amazing food and outstanding service, highly recommend!!..."
Mairead Landers
"Absolutely beautiful food and great prices too..Great pint of coors light.. Very clean premises and nice staff..."
Evelyn McGrath
"First time there was lovely. Seating was for 10 people. Food came on time and was still hot. And the desserts were delicious. Staff were really..."
Margaret Keenandoyle
"Lovely place to go for fantastic food and few drinks......"
Lena Podmisanina
"Had a fantastic meal here. Staff was exceptionally helpful and attentive. Great place to dine with your family. Guinness was delicious!! Looking..."
Rachael Black
"Fantastic food and the staff are exceptional. Friendly and fast..."
Bernie Murray
"Brilliant staff and Complement 's to the chef lovely..."
Julie O Shea
"Great evening .good friends great slagging...Few Pints And Great..."
Mick Morrissey
Kelly Lou Cakes
Kelly Lou Cakes
85/100 (427 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Dessert
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Irish
Cafe
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Cupcakes
Cakes
Irish
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Chocolate Brown
Chocolate Brown
85/100 (748 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Lunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Sit down
Café
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Kobe Restaurant
84/100 (175 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Asian
Chinese
Dinner
Lunch
Chinese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Chequers Restaurant Portlaoise
84/100 (298 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Irish
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Italian
Irish
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mulhall's Restaurant
Mulhall's Restaurant
84/100 (527 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Irish
Cafe
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Salad
Sit down
Café
Irish
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Lethean
Lethean
84/100 (91 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Gastropub
Bar
European
Pub
Irish
European
Gastropub
Irish
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Sit down
European
Irish
Pub
Gastropub
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
Lana Portlaoise Asian Street Food
Lana Portlaoise Asian Street Food
84/100 (936 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Asian
Street Food
Street Food
Healthy
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
Vegan Options
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Ice Cream
Curry
Sit down
Thai
Asian
Healthy
Street Food
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Jeremiah Grant Bar & Eatery
Jeremiah Grant Bar & Eatery
83/100 (2048 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Gastropub
Irish
Bar
Pub
Bar
Gastropub
Pub
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Curry
Burger
Salad
Wings
Café
Irish
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
La Lola
La Lola
83/100 (43 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Spanish
European
Irish
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Tapas
"I visited La Lola for the first time on Friday night and I loved it! The food was super and there was so much choice on the menu. We loved the..."
Eimear Kenny
"Beautiful food beautiful place. My only problem is that the food is good. Staff were very nice and friendly.. Did I mention how good the food is.. I..."
John Ging
"Went on 22 June. While the menu is small the food is of a very high quality. The atmosphere is intimate & the staff are very friendly. Will be going..."
Austin Stack
"Finally some real restaurant/ tapas in Ireland. Not much different than spanish. Amazing food. Lots selection of sea food, spanish meat/ cheese...."
Paulina Cicha
"Amazing food! The prawns are to die for � Brilliant service and a great atmosphere, will defo be..."
Amy Doran
"Lovely tapas restaurant right in the heart of portlaoise. Excellent selection of dishes ideal for sharing, food so tasty and fresh, lovely selection..."
Barbara Brown
"First time to la Lola and won't be our last. Could fault nothing, food,price , wine the setting all perfect .well done to..."
Caroline N Dave Overton
"Had food there on Friday night. Fab restaurant & very friendly staff to greet you. Best of..."
Grainne Kirwan
"First quality spanish products!!! I love your menu. The best choice!!! Congratulations..."
Manufo Rton
"Really enjoyed the food & the atmosphere here. Brilliant to have such great Tapas in Portlaoise. Decor is cool..Best wishes & Well done Itxi &..."
Danny Hanlon
"Best night out in Portlaoise by far and really great to see such a authentic spanish restaurant in town.Staff are lovely, food is delicious and wine..."
Shane Mc Glashan
"Super restaurant..finally i have a place to date with my husband...thank you...all the..."
Marlena Klonowska-Lichota
"Un sitio donde la comida realmente es 100% española, y buena!!! Tapas con auténtico sabor a España, trato agradable y buen ambiente en el centro..."
Ben Labe
"Amazing food and better service! We will be back for sure! Thanks for..."
Aitor Besa
"Really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Very relaxing and chilled out. Will be..."
Niamho Kavanagh
"What an amazing authentic restaurant we have right on our doorstep. The food was second to none, so fresh so tasty and the presentation was just..."
Anne Duff
Lilly's Bar
Lilly's Bar
83/100 (1791 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Irish
Bar
Pub
European
Bar
Irish
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Burger
Beef
Curry
Irish
Bar
Pub
European
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great night with Ye guys on Saturday night, music down stairs was excellent. Bar staff and bouncers were lovely pure gents! Well done all involved..."
Maria Croke
"Last night was the 1st night and what a night and a super crowd.. The ladies looked amazing and the gents were all well dressed.. Band was brilliant..."
John Ging
"Had a fantastic nit here last night :-) the music upstairs and downstairs was excellent and the staff are lovely what more could you ask for..."
Séona Mccloskey
"Came here for my birthday celebrations last night. Brill night brill band and security staff so friendly. A big of air con wouldn't have went astray...."
Clare Flynn
"Thanks Blue Door great night last night. Staff couldn't do enough for us. Lovely place. Looking forward to going..."
Louise Donohoe Ahern
"I had a look inside lilys an hour before it opened and it looked really good especially with the bar in the middle clever..."
Stephen Murphy
"Love the new layout! Thanks Ed for all the customer..."
Lynn Smith-Ryan
"Nice food and nice..."
Tyrone Power
"Hopefully u have better door men then them scumbags from coppers..."
John Coppers
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Conor Lewis
O'loughlins
O'loughlins
81/100 (103 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Irish
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Burger
Beef
Salad
Wings