Foodie Experience At Killarney Hotels Collection
Posted: 17 January 2022
Ireland is famed for its incredible produce with Killarney’s location on the Ring of Kerry making it the perfect place for foodies to enjoy the freshest seafood, the most exquisite Kerry lamb, regional farm produce and gourmet products, and outstanding dairy from cheese and butter to mouthwatering gelato.
The Europe Hotel & Resort
Recognised as fine dining at its best, the award-winning Panorama Restaurant at The Europe Hotel & Resort offers the most enviable views in Killarney.
Perfect for an intimate dinner, catching up with friends or celebrating a special occasion, enjoy views of the lake, mountains and the manicured gardens stretching before you as you dine.
Our seasonal inspired menus highlight the best of Irish and international cuisine and dishes centre on locally sourced ingredients. Fresh & flavourful Atlantic seafood is sourced locally whilst Irish Angus beef is sourced from the hotel’s farm.
The exquisite attention to detail by our talented team of chefs along with our attentive restaurant team creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all of our guests.
The Brasserie Bar & Restaurant is the perfect place to catch up for lunch, mingle with friends over dinner and enjoy a much-deserved glass of wine or cocktail after a hectic day.
The Brasserie offers a casual dining experience in beautiful surroundings, full of natural daylight with impressive views over the Lakes of Killarney. When weather permits, dine al fresco on the outdoor lake view terrace.
Choose from light snacks to succulent flame-grilled steaks cooked on an open grill, a children’s menu is also available. Our team of chefs insist on using the finest of fresh ingredients sourced from local organic farmers, leading Artisan producers & wild Atlantic seafood.
The latest addition is situated on the holistic level of ESPA, boasting floor-to-ceiling glass windows leading the way to an outdoor terrace. Riva is inspired by the uncomplicated style of Italian cooking and the nature that surrounds The Europe Hotel & Resort.
Simple ingredients, distinctive and considerably garnished dishes assembled with flair, can be enjoyed against the spectacular backdrop of Killarney’s lower lake and Ireland’s highest mountain. The space is as appetising as the menu where diners can enjoy light bites to traditional Italian favourites and delectable homemade pizzas. Raw materials inspire our team of chefs, sourcing local seasonal produce and meat from our own hotel farm.
There is no better place to soak up the sunshine and enjoy the views when the weather gets warmer, as Riva Terrace is open for all-day dining during the summer months.
- The Bakery at The Europe Hotel & Resort
In what is almost a rarity these days, The Europe Hotel & Resort is home to its very own in house Bakery with the hotel’s Head Baker overseeing the crafting of fresh, delicious baked treats for guests each morning. Many of the hotel’s original classical recipes and techniques are still used including the hotel’s irreplaceable Bread Dough Moulder, which is over 50 years old and working perfectly.
There are 4 key elements in creating outstanding baked goods – “Time, the freshest yeast, highest quality flour and the right equipment.” Sourcing local, quality ingredients from suppliers such as Beaufort Eggs, Lee Strand and Select Foods, the Bakery recognises that customers’ tastes are broad and there is a high demand for artisanal bread, gluten-free and vegan products. But the old classics are still the favourites such as health bread, brown soda, walnut & Guinness Bread proving the winner with our guests.
The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens
The Grill Restaurant at The Dunloe offers a truly wonderful casual dining experience. With double-height decorative ceiling, bespoke pendant lighting and panoramic floor to ceiling windows framing the picture-perfect views of the Gap of Dunloe for you to enjoy as you dine, no detail has been spared in the design of this beautiful casual dining restaurant.
Boasting comfortable seating in a modern design, elegant artwork, knowledgeable & friendly waiting staff and a wonderfully vibrant atmosphere, The Grill Restaurant is open for daytime and casual evening dining. Brasserie style menus offer something for everyone from gourmet sandwiches and salads, to burgers, locally caught fish and prime Irish steaks sourced from the hotel’s own farm which are cooked to order in the open kitchen on the Josper Grill. A tempting dessert menu, extensive wine list and thoughtfully designed Children’s Menu ensures everyone leaves the table relaxed, content and with a determination to return.
Ard na Sidhe Country House
The Dining Room provides personalised service in an intimate atmosphere that is ideal for any occasion. Enjoy the genuine Irish hospitality, with immaculate linens on the tables for breakfast and crystal on the tables for a romantic candlelit dinner.
Ard na Sidhe's menus provide a diverse range of regional and international meals, all prepared with the finest local ingredients. Two of the most popular main meals are fresh Atlantic fish and the finest Kerry Lamb, with local cheeses and delicious summer fruits to round out the feast.
Meet our Local Suppliers for a Luxury Hotel Food Trail
The Irish artisan food producers that supply the Killarney Hotels Collection are dedicated to cultivating incredible Irish produce with their products enriched with terroir and perfected through generations of technique. Their produce is distinguished throughout Ireland and is an essential component in our menus so that guests can discover magnificent regional and Kerry ingredients in a 5-star luxury hotel setting.
We are thrilled to introduce you to some of the talented fellow food lovers supplying our kitchens. Before you experience the Killarney Hotels Collection gourmet food, see the showcase below and get to know the stories of these Irish producers.
Spillane’s Seafood, Killarney, Co. Kerry – Fresh Irish Fish & Shellfish
Spillane Seafood supplies a variety of fresh and smoked fish to the hotel. Generations of experience, expertise and commitment to quality go into every piece of salmon that Spillane Seafood cures and smokes. It is all-natural and preservative-free.
Dingle Goat Cheese, Inch, Co. Kerry– Dairy Farmhouse Cheese
A luxurious creamy farmhouse soft goats’ cheese, made by Angela O’Hanlon.
Their healthy, happy herd of mixed breed goats are free to roam and forage the majestic Slieve Mish Mountains. Happy goats make delicious cheese! A true heavenly taste of the Dingle Peninsula straight from farm to fork, with no additional additives or preservatives.
Kells Bay Cheese, Kells, Co. Kerry - Dairy Farmhouse Cheese
In 2014, Brian Lynch created Kells Bay Cheese using milk from the Kerry Cow. Limited availability of dairy Kerry Cows ensures small amounts of Reserve Kells Bay Cheese for your enjoyment. The fusion of the sea and uplands helps create a unique, handcrafted farmhouse cheese.
Caherbeg Farm, Rosscarbery, Co. Cork - Black & White Puddings
Willie & Avril Allshire are artisan producers working from their small farm in Rosscarbery, West Cork. They launched their black and white pudding in December 2006, and in March 2007, Willie was the first Irish producer to win a medal in the biggest European Black Pudding Competition - Gold! All focus is on quality over quantity; you might say they are obsessed with it.
Beaufort Eggs, Beaufort, Co. Kerry – Local Free Range Eggs
Mary O’Connor and her husband Pat produce free-range eggs from over 900 Lohmann Brown Hens in Beaufort, near Killarney. The eggs have a distinctive golden-brown shell and the yolks are a rich yellow. The business is family-run and their four sons and one daughter help at busy times.
Eve’s Leaves, Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry - Local Chutneys & Relishes
Eve is a small artisan food producer and grows all of her own vegetables in a chemical-free environment, mainly in polytunnels using only natural homemade fertilisers and water from her own mountain well. She does not use any pesticides or chemicals and uses as much organic matter as possible, delivering her vegetables within hours of picking, keeping them as fresh and nutrient-rich as possible.
Fenit Fruit & Veg, Fenit, Co. Kerry – Local Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables
Established in 2001 by Willie Parker, Fenit Fruit & Veg has grown to become one of the top suppliers of potatoes, fresh fruit and vegetables in Munster. The Parker family have been the principal potato growers in Kerry for over half a century, and the renowned Fenit potatoes have formed the backbone of this growing and dynamic business.
Star Seafood, Kenmare, Co. Kerry - Fresh Irish Fish & Shellfish
Star Seafood are specialists in producing organic smoked salmon since 1974, sourced from Kenmare Bay. Over the years, they have built up a great name for smoked products, in particular smoked salmon and mackerel, which their master smokers have perfected over the past 40 plus years. Fish is smoked in the traditional way, slow-smoking it for over 16 hours for excellence in flavour and texture.
Bally Goat Cheese, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick - Dairy Farmhouse Cheese
The Leahy Family established Bally Goat Cheese in January 2019. They began milking goats in October 2017 on the family farm in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. Inspired by the cheese of Northern Italy, Bally Goat Cheese is handmade in Co. Kerry. The cheese has a smooth and creamy texture, without any additives or preservatives. The herd of goats are regularly exhibited at agricultural shows across the country and have won numerous championships.
A Gourmet Getaway with the Killarney Hotels Collection
Plan your stay with us to enjoy an incomparable stay and our famous hospitality that will surpass every expectation.
Book your gourmet getaway now and let us transport you somewhere luxurious where adventure, relaxation, bliss and indulgence will fill every moment
