Begin the new year on a culinary high with a seat at our exclusive Barolo Wine Dinner taking place on Tuesday, January 29th. Hosted by Mr. Enzo Brezza from Azienda Agricola Brezza Giacomo & Figli, this special evening is the first in a series of events taking place throughout the year to celebrate 30 wonderful […]
Kilkenny is a city rich in history and culture and there has never been a better time to explore what the medieval city has to offer. This winter, celebrate Kilkenny with a mid-week overnight stay including breakfast at Butler House and an early evening dinner for two here at Ristorante Rinuccini – two locations that are proud […]
On the 20th November, we will take part in World Italian Cuisine Week by hosting an exclusive 6-course Italian Tasting Menu with accompanying wines. The week is a unique worldwide culinary event taking place from the 19 to 25 November. It is coordinated by diplomatic and consular offices in different countries and unites chefs from […]
We’re delighted to welcome Kilkenny Rosé Veal back to our menu as an Autumn special. Sourced from the Madigan family farm in Windgap Kilkenny, this veal has been reared to the highest possible standards of animal welfare. It is naturally low in fat and high in Omega 3 and comes directly from the Madigan farm […]
Grappa is a uniquely Italian drink and we are proud to offer Ireland’s largest selection of Grappa. For centuries Grappa was considered a poor man’s drink but now its popularity is soaring world-wide and we think a glass of grappa is the perfect way to round off a delicious meal. It’s what we Italians have […]
We specialise in classic Italian cuisine that showcases the best of both Italian ingredients and fresh Irish produce. While our menu changes with the seasons and is constantly evolving there are some dishes that have stood the test of time and we can now safely in the category of classic dishes from our Rinuccini menu. […]
Kilkenny Arts Festival is our favourite of all the festivals that take place in our Medieval City. This year it’s the Festival’s 45th edition and it gets better with each year. The Festival offers something for everyone – young and old and both day and night. To help you plan your Festival, read our Kilkenny […]
When we opened Rinuccini almost thirty years ago we made the decision to hand pick our wines, by visiting vineyard throughout Italy and selecting only the best quality Italian wines. We import them directly ensuring that we can offer excellent value to our customers. We’ve built lasting relationships with winerys across Italy which allows us […]
Kilkenny has a very Italian feel to it these days thanks to soaring temperatures. Chef Antonio has created a wonderful summer menu, using the best of seasonal fresh Irish produce along with classic Italian ingredients.
June and July are really busy months in Kilkenny with tourists and locals both out and about enjoying the city. For handiness we’ve put together a Kilkenny Event Guide to help you plan your next day or night out.
