"Killarney's five-star hotel dining room above the lakes — exec chef Cedric Bottarlini's Kerry lamb and Cromane oysters, built for a milestone."
About The Lake Room at Aghadoe Heights
The Lake Room is the fine-dining restaurant of the five-star Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa, set on the hill at Aghadoe above the Lakes of Killarney in County Kerry. The draw is twofold: a wall of glass over the lakes, and a modern Irish kitchen led by executive chef Cedric Bottarlini that builds its menu on Kerry produce. Expect dishes such as local lamb, fresh Cromane oysters and Irish guinea fowl on an ever-changing à la carte. It is the most scenic fine-dining room in the area, with dinner served Friday to Sunday.
For Killarney's other notable tables, compare the panoramic dining at the Hotel Europe, the modern Irish cooking at Bricín or the long-running room at Cronin's.
The Kitchen
Executive chef Cedric Bottarlini cooks a modern Irish à la carte that changes with the seasons and leans hard on Kerry suppliers. Signatures run to local lamb, fresh Cromane oysters from the nearby coast and Irish guinea fowl, plated with finesse and finished through to petit fours. The kitchen reads as a five-star hotel dining room rather than an experimental tasting bar: classic technique, quality produce and a deep wine list, paced for a long, comfortable dinner. Pricing sits at the top of the Killarney range, in line with the setting and the hotel; dinner is served Friday to Sunday, with a separate Sunday lunch.
The Room
The room is built around the view. Floor-to-ceiling glass frames the Lakes of Killarney and the mountains beyond, and at dusk the light over the water is the main event. Inside, the mood is formal but warm — white linen, attentive five-star service and well-spaced tables that make it easy to mark an occasion. The pace is unhurried, the kind of dinner that runs from aperitif to petit fours across an evening. Smart dress fits the setting. Because dinner runs only Friday to Sunday, weekend tables go quickly, so book ahead, and ask for a window table at sunset.
Best for Anniversary
A wall of glass over the lakes, five-star service and a slow, classic dinner make the Lake Room one of Kerry's best anniversary rooms, and a memorable setting for a proposal. The formal room also works to impress clients visiting Killarney.
Not for
Not for a casual or budget meal, or a midweek dinner — the Lake Room is a formal, five-star room serving Friday to Sunday at the top of the Killarney range, for an occasion.
Frequently Asked
What is The Lake Room at Aghadoe Heights known for?
The Lake Room is the fine-dining restaurant of the five-star Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa above the Lakes of Killarney. It is known for panoramic views over the lakes and a modern Irish menu by executive chef Cedric Bottarlini, built on Kerry produce such as local lamb, Cromane oysters and Irish guinea fowl.
Where is The Lake Room located?
The Lake Room is inside the Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa at Aghadoe, on the hill above the Lakes of Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland. The dining room has floor-to-ceiling glass over the lakes and mountains, and is a short drive from Killarney town centre.
Who is the chef at The Lake Room?
Executive chef Cedric Bottarlini leads the kitchen at the Lake Room. He cooks a modern Irish à la carte that changes with the seasons and draws on Kerry suppliers, with signature dishes including local lamb, fresh Cromane oysters and Irish guinea fowl, finished through to petit fours.
When is The Lake Room open for dinner?
Dinner at the Lake Room is served Friday to Sunday, typically from around 6pm to 9pm, with a separate Sunday lunch service. Because dinner runs only across the weekend, tables fill quickly, so book ahead and, if you can, request a window table to catch the sunset over the lakes.
Is The Lake Room good for a special occasion?
Yes — it is one of the best occasion rooms in the Killarney area. The wall of glass over the lakes, the five-star service and the slow, classic dinner suit an anniversary, proposal or milestone. Book ahead, ask for a window table, and tell them you are celebrating. For other options, see our Killarney dining guide.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at The Lake Room at Aghadoe Heights
Dinner Friday to Sunday; book ahead for weekends and request a window table at sunset.
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Practical Information
AddressAghadoe Heights Hotel, Aghadoe, Killarney
NeighbourhoodAghadoe, above the Lakes of Killarney
CuisineModern Irish
PriceModern Irish à la carte; top of the Killarney range
Dress CodeSmart
SeatingGlass-walled dining room over the lakes
ReservationRecommended
