Restaurants in Belfast

Hope Street Restaurant Belfast

So pleased we listened to the reviews of this lovely restaurant. The staff, food, all amazing, from the goats cheese fritters to the chilli squid , from the fab seafood risotto to the salmon, and the veggie Thai curry, all delicious.....ate as a family of four grown ups.Desserts too , only positive comments .Staff very kind and very efficient.Had a wonderful chat with Ashi, the manager, after service, great to exchange views and to compliment the chef too.BYOB a plus, but not the reason to book here , book for the food!Would definitely recommend this lovely restaurant if you are in the area. Rick Stein has eaten here. Thank you Ashi and team!

Bank Square Brasserie

Absolutely brilliant service. Staff friendly and took great care of the group. Food great, menus set on table with water and everything ready. Excellent and will be back.

The Lantern Restaurant

Brilliant food and even better service! We enjoyed the potato and leek soup of the day and salmon main with broccoli and sweet potatoes. The fish was fresh and the sauce divine. Don't miss this gem!

Nu Delhi Restaurant Lounge

Fantastic food and service. Staff couldn’t do enough for you. Thanks to Salma, Azka & Tania; they were very speedy. Food tasted so good. We had the banquet and it was good value for money. Would return when visiting Belfast again!

Holohan's Pantry

I ordered a starter of fried squids, a main of lamb boxty, a herbal tea, and a dessert of apple and blueberry crumble. What’s good: Overall the food was great, tasting very Irish. The boxty is full of meat. The crumble is crunchy. What’s not okay: The (free) water tasted like chlorine so I had to have a tea. The tea had no flavor. Squid a bit too sour.

Bistro Este

I enjoyed a fantastic meal on Friday - Korean chicken to start and hake for the main - absolutely delicious. The service was very good and there was a great, lively atmosphere in what looked like a fully booked restaurant.

Flame

Beautiful place, really smart decor. Food was faultless, service was perfect. We were a large party and this can be tricky, food arrived quickly and drinks flowed well all night. Would highly recommend.

The Great Room Restaurant, Belfast

One of my favourite haunts. The food once again was exceptional the service was excellent. The drinks and the delivery of such was not so hot. The bar was taken over with nothing more than a meh cocktail bar group to whom forgot the reason why they took the bar over it took 15 minutes to get a drink delivered to the table while waiting for our reservation. Sadly the people taking the bar over needed to get to work straight away. They seem more interested in standing behind the bar.

The Teal Monkey

Can’t fault this place at all, the food was top notch along with the cocktails, we got a cocktail tree with 12 cocktails at an amazing price! The service was one of the best I’v experienced at a restaurant! Well done ??

Rayles Diners

If you are in belfast you must try this authentic filipino food.Ate Leslie and Kuya Ray the owner’s are very nice and tries their best to accomodate all the customers as much as possible. Highly recommended and definitely will go back.

Yum Bar & Restaurant

Place is very friendly staff are amazing and the food and cocktails are unbelievable ? definitely highly recommend for anyone looking a gorgeous meal ? will be back 100%

Umi Falafel

Love the food here, extremely healthy and fresh. Friendly and attentive people working there too.Vegetarian options: Great range of vegan options, clearly denoted on the menu, along with all allergens.

Molly's Yard

First time here !Lovely friendly cosy restaurant and was nice and warm on a cold eveningThe meal was really delicious and off course washed down with craft beers.I will definitely be back often

Pizza Guyz

Absolutely amazing pizza, order process very smooth, pizzas arrived piping hot!The taco chips are a must!Don’t forget to order the Nutella churros as these are insanely goodDietary restrictions: GF available

A Peculiar Tea

I have never tasted such high quality food until dining with A Peculiar Tea. I have experienced both afternoon tea and their tasting menus for dinner and just 3 nights ago, the first dinner course gave me actual goosebumps, how can food give you goosebumps? Their cocktails are full of flavour with the perfect amount of alcohol. Their food presentation is so carefully thought through and the taste of every dish is of pure quality. An absolute must visit for any special occasion or if you're simply a foodie, don't hesitate, just get booked in.

The Muddlers Club Restaurant

Service was fantastic, food was absolutely terrific and drinks were spot on(cocktails). Only fault would be that it's extremely loud and I couldn't hear a word what the waiter was explaining when each dish was brought out. Other than that, great experience!

FireStone

Great service and staff were very friendly. We ordered sushi and teppanyaki for dinner. Sushi was well made and tasty, but we felt the teppanyaki was slightly overpriced for what was served (and as compared to other teppanyaki restaurants we’ve tried). Was actually expecting the fried rice to be cooked over the grill as do most teppanyaki places.

Portside Inn

Haven’t been to the Portside Inn for years but wasn’t disappointed food was lovely and served very quickly waitress who took our order was polite and helpful . The only downside was my cocktail had to much ice in it otherwise we had a great experience will definitely go againParking: Plenty of free parking at the Portside Inn

the pocket

Amazing service, servers are very nice, amazing atmosphere, keep pretty busy during lunch time but worth it. I recommend coconut cake with a filling of raspberry, with personally for me a bit to much sugary whipped cream on top but good. Also the tea came in avocado very nice tea pot, which you can ask for hot water refill.I recommend in general !!!!

Olivers Restaurant

Me and my wife had a lovly time there on sunday. Food was excellent complent to the chef alex i think and wine was amazing from stephiney lovly wiaiteress and a big thank u to the lovly jorden the

The Lamppost Cafe

C.S Lewis inspired cafe. Fantastic decor in a converted home. There is seating indoors on the ground floor next to the kitchen as well as upstairs and outside. The seats and tables are each individual. Along with the eating and drinking utensils. Portions are not the biggest however, the food was rather tasty and they had a nice personal spin to it which was refreshing.Parking: Across the street there is a free car park that is popular.

Darcy's Belfast

Delicious irish food served in a really nice ambience. Reservations were made in prior and we had a nice time at Darcys. The Irish stew was one of the best and is highly recommended to try.

The Dirty Onion and Yardbird

Very cool bar with a very nice atmosphere. Really good live music. However, the queue at the toilets was extremely long and you quickly had to wait 20 minutes...

Tasty Nosh Deli

Just wanted to say thanks to the lady who did our spread for the Openreach team. She was working alone this day but yet everything tasted amazing, the sausage rolls were a big hit!

Dilly & Dolly’s Ann Street

It’s not just for girls!The pink theme might not be manly enough for some, but if you swerve this place you’re really missing out and it’s fun!Their scones with fresh cream and jam and their rainbow cake is really good. So of course is the coffee.The staff are really friendly and the service second to none.A favourite spot of ours now and a must try in my opinion!

Himalayan

One of the best meals I’ve had with my family the momo was fantastic also are servers where absoulty Brilliant came for my younger brothers birthday with my fiancé Luna and my mother and we had a great night will be back in the future

Mourne Seafood Bar

Maybe my expectations were too high, but I was disappointed in my dish. I got the Seafood Casserole which wasn’t well described on the menu and I wasn’t able to determine what fish were in the dish. Disappointed no scallops. My starter of avocado ceviche had almost no avocado. The sticky toffee pudding tasted old.

The Crown Liquor Saloon

When I visited here. There were too many people. I heard that this restaurant is famous, so it is popular for a travel destination. But really busy..But I felt a good mood, which made me interesting everything and have nice experiences.

Belfast Pizza Blogger

A perfect end to a busy week and catch up with my favourite cousin who is heading to Oz. Food was beautiful and Adam was very attentive. All round great experience.

Jumon

Gonna put it very simply. Great food, great service. Local beers, what more can a person ask for. We literally went on the waiters' recommendations for food for 4 sharing. It didn't disappoint. Looking forward to going back.

SIZZLE N BBQ

We can’t recommend Sizzle n BBQ enough! Conor was fantastic to work with as we organised our wedding catering - as we’re the rest of the team on the day.All our guests loved the food and messaged us afterwards to say it again - particularly the smoked brisket and sausages!The setup was seamless and nothing was any trouble. It really felt like the guys were a part of our wedding party - super friendly too! Can’t wait to have an excuse to have them back for more celebrations.

The Causerie

A lovely meal complimented by the excellent customer service of Patricia who went above and beyond to meet the requests of an elderly member of the family. Thank you!

Elements Chinese Original

I have ordered out of a few local Chinese places now and Original Elements was the best by far! Their salted chilli chicken meal was lovely and I will be getting from here from now on. Highly recommend

McDonald's

I love this McDonald’s, it’s my go to. Never really had an issue bar getting the wrong order every now and again but these things happen. But honestly the just eat / uber drivers need to calm it down. Absolutely ridiculous the way they fly in and out of there. Just witnessed near 3 collisions while sitting in the drive through queue. Hate to be a Karen but it’s very dangerous and only a matter of time before something happens. It’s infuriating to watch, I get annoyed for the other customers, one driver in particular was extremely rude, beeping his horn shouting and gesturing to a customer in the queue who was in no ones way! The customer had every right to be where they where on the road, the just eat driver almost made the customer crash before he almost crashed himself! Ridiculous and needs sorted. Other than that, brilliant McDonald’s and almost brilliant staff bar a few unenthusiastic characters but get those everywhere lol

McDonald's

I really wish they has more spicy dips. It's a multicultural society now and some people like spice. Or at least have chili flakes or chili oil to offer guests who want spicier dips.

McDonald's

Table service number taken an order. Staff circle twice with my order with tray and wrong milk sakes other dance all OK.Parking: Thanks to delivery guys taken mostly parking spaces.

Ben Madigans Bar & Kitchen

Great food, nice traditional style bar/restaurant, only downside was we went quite late in the evening so it was a bit busy with people just out for a drink, felt it took away from the atmosphere a bit, I would return thoughVegetarian options: Vegetarian and vegan options

The Woodworkers

Amazing night out at the comedy club Staff at the restaurant as well at the comedy club very helpful and nice Food very tasty love the scooby burger If you looking great night out good drinks and good laugh it’s great place to

Morrisons Fish and Chips Co

Just got the family meal. The amount of food was insane. Brilliant chips. The batter was so crispy on the fish and onion rings. The curry and garlic mayo was delicious. Definitely my go to chippy from now on.

Fishbook

Absolutely love the food from this place. Great staff, fast service. Cash only in store. Menu orders can be made through their ap using card payments. Delivery made within time limit stated.

Town Square

Burgers we had were the best around the area. Servers were friendly, atmosphere was good. Lots of people (and younger crowds). Music was constantly playing which was nice, although it got a little loud and poppy at times during our first visit. I think they were having some audio issues, hasn’t been like that since.

Kings

Great place for a burger.. Kids have an ice cream and slush puppy machine.. Hotdogs and wrap our fish and chips. Location is in the busy street of Ormeau roadKid-friendliness: Sweets and slush puppies and ice cream

Causeway Cafe

Been here a few times over two years and can say it's yet to disappoint, fantastic value for money and top quality food £8.00 gets you a full fry with tea or coffee, hard to beat and the service is amazing highly recommend.

The Dark Horse

Really nicely decorated pub, the velvet chairs are a little bit different but very comfortable and the overall design is themed to that of the 1920's I want to say. Service was OK, it was a busy Saturday evening but we got acknowledged then passed over by someone else who just arrived at the bar. The overall feel of the bar was a little dead, not sure of the amount of softer furnishings dampen the noise levels but it just did not feel very alive

Established Coffee

Nice place open nice and early (07:00) great breakfast choices scrambled eggs with sourdough toast was lovelyParking: Street parking in marked bays free before 08:00am

Mad Hatter Café

Visited recently for lunch. Wide variety of quality food available and good sized portions too. Friendly efficient staff make whole thing a very pleasurable experience. Check it out.

Bright's Restaurant

Family friendly atmosphere, you're seen straight away and not left waiting. Food is delicious and potion sizes are great! The chcienn curry and Cajun chicken are favs! Staff are lovely!

Coco

Isn’t it nice if you go into a restaurant and there is an owner who really takes care of you? That’s the case if you visit Coco. The atmosphere was lively, we had the best monkfish dish served in a wine sauce which was spectacular, and the decaffeinated coffee was truly delicious!

Belvedere Cafe Restaurant

Called in on my own, bowl of tomato soup and a cheese, ham & tomato toastie, ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, melt in your mouth toastie dunked into lovely homemade soup, just what the I needed! 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Joy Inn

A First Class Chinese Restaurant.. The Service Was Very Prompt, Very Little Waiting Time, Food Is Done To Perfection, Staff Are So Friendly And Attentive..We've Been Quite A Few Times And Will Continue To..I Would Highly Recommend This Place For Couples, Families Or Party's.... ??

Goodfellas Restaurant Pizzeria

Was my first time being at Goodfellas since I was a kid the pizza was good but I think I’ll definitely go for salami next time as the pepperoni wasn’t really my cup of tea. Desert was fantastic everyone enjoyed theirs. Food came out very slowly but it’s usually very busy so it’s understandable, other than that the staff seemed great and were very accommodating I overheard a conversation of one of the wait staff trying to persuade a young kid to eat more of their food which I thought was a lovely interaction. One of the members of our group went to the toilet and said how clean it was he seemed impressed. Overall was a good time it’s a great spot to take family

TkOne

Absolutely love this place, such a family friendly restaurant. Our 3 year old can be difficult sometimes eating out but the staff here are amazing and really go out of their way to make it a very pleasant experience and it is very much appreciated.In times where many places are struggling to get good staff, especially in hospitality, TK One have the best around.Food is also very good but the customer service is top notch.

Ruby's

If you're in a rush this place might not be for you. Usually very busy, but that's definitely a testament to just how good their sandwiches are. If you can wait 5, maybe 10 minutes, you'll get some great conversation from the staff and even better stories from the owner. Big statement to make, but the Ruby's club sandwich is probably the best sandwich in Belfast, possibly even N.I. You won't have much appetite for dinner if you finish the club. Can't recommend it enough. One of Belfast's best spots for lunch on the go.

Metz Espress

The staff are lovely and its really beautiful inside too which I think is always a nice vibe too. Well worth a visit if visiting Belfast a wide variety of foods and prices too. but a nice pleasant experience which is priceless with staff that want to be there as opposed to not wanting to be there other than getting paid if you know what I mean.

Little Italy

I’ve been eating there for years, best pizza in Belfast in my opinion. Great staff, very friendly and quick service. The quality of the pizza never dips and very affordable. Love the

Pizza Works

Been ordering from Pizzaworks since it became it was named Pizzaworks (how long has that been now?). Never had a disappointing order cross our door (two different addresses). Will always be my favourite Pizza shop. Always 5*

Home Restaurant

Headed up to Belfast for the night. Heard the food scene in really taking off. Stumbled upon Home. Nice minimal large dining room. Food was excellent. I made an error when ordering and it was sorted out straight away with no fuss. The staff where great chatty and relaxed, yet still professional. Will definitely recommend and be back. We'll done guys.Kid-friendliness: Brought my moany 9 year old and the kids food was excellent and they were very accommodating.

OX Belfast

Amazing food, even to me as someone who isn't a huge fan of the tasting menu style, is to be expected with the reputation. However the service and warm welcome last December for a group of around 20 people from the team (especially a Polish lady whose name I forget sadly) was incredible.Dietary restrictions: I have never been to a restaurant which did as good as job at accommodating, and communicating about, a long list of restrictions! Thank you.

Maddens

Never had food so can’t comment but it’s a great pub I love Monday nights for the music, I don’t go to drink I go to play and it’s great wee spot. It can be a tight squeeze and very noisy but the sound of all singing along or the silence when listening to a singer on guitar is magical.

Villa Italia

Lovely experience! Came here for a friend’s birthday for the first time and the service was amazing. They were able to accommodate for the birthday cake surprise for our friend. Thank you :)

Deanes EIPIC

What an amazing dining experience! I am usually a fussy eater and don't tend to try a lot of new things, but every single thing that was put down in front of me was out of this world fantastic! I can't wait to have another excuse to go back.

Shu Restaurant Belfast

I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant and I wasn't disappointed. The only thing I would have to say is to have more flavours going on the plate. Adam was amazing, such a lovely gentleman and a credit to Shu a very professional service! Also Carlos was very attentive and very professional. What lovely staff they have at Shu.

Whites Tavern

I was here on Saturday 16th March 2024 with seven pals during a visit to Belfast. We watched the 6 Nations Rugby at Whites after I’d pre-booked a table there.The place was jumping, busy and had a great atmosphere. The Guinness was fantastic as was the staff. Especially accommodating were the lady with the green hair (sorry, forgot your name!) who dealt with the food side of things, and also the chef who accommodated mine and My friends somewhat unusual dietary requests.We both requested the bacon cheeseburger but with no bun and with the chips and onion rings replaced with poached eggs. Even though the place was busy, the lady with the green hair was happy to ask the chef if this request could be accommodated. She came back to me and said the chef could fulfil this request. Having worked in the hospitality industry previously, I was all the more appreciative of the flexibility shown by the kitchen staff.In all, seven out of the eight of us had something to eat. The bill came to £115 which I thought represented good value for the amount of food and the quality of the food we received.To summarise, I would highly recommend a visit to Whites Tavern if you ever find yourself in Belfast. Excellent food, staff, and atmosphere.

The John Hewitt

Great place. Visited on Friday 23 Frb 2024 for a bite to eat. The chief from the pop-up restaurant came out to each customer and explained where products came from. Excellent food and great atmosphere. We'll be back.

Asda Living Belfast

I recently visited the Asda Living store in Belfast and I was very impressed with the selection of products and the atmosphere of the store. The store is very large and has a wide variety of products ranging from clothing to homewares and electronics. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the prices are very reasonable. The store also has a great selection of food and drinks, with a wide variety of choices. Overall, I had a great experience shopping at Asda Living and would highly recommend them for anyone looking for a great shopping experience.

Il Pirata

Nice meal here last night. Drinks were lovely, service was excellent and food was overall quite nice. However we ordered the burrata starter and received a mozzarella ball instead & the sides required more seasoning.

Blank Restaurant

Very enjoyable evening, food and drink was lovely. Staff were excellent apart from one waiter that told me not to touch my plate and that was it very unhelpful as i tried to help her tidy away. It was extremely rude and tbh i was in complete shock. Was going to make a complaint but didn't want to spoil what was a very enjoyable evening

Deanes Meat Locker

We dined at Dean's Meat Locker with about twenty people to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Service was excellent and the food was next level. Cost was surprisingly reasonable. Highly recommended.

Brothers

Incredible steak night with wifey. Go on a Thursday and get the steak deal. Also ordered a dessert which was delicious. This place is such a hidden gem, you won't find as good food anywhere nearby.

Observatory

We recently visited for pre-dinner drinks and the service, night time views and cocktails were excellent. Perfect for date night. The Botanical Garden cocktail (Japanese Blossom Gin, Raspberry, Lemon, Pineapple, Cherry Perfume) was gorgeous.

Claires

Great place for food, which is tailored to your requirements. There's nothing fancy here but it's fresh and great value. Street parking might be tricky around rush

Subway

I kept forgetting to write a review about one of the staff at subway in particular, he is one of a kind type of staff, it's important to point this out so that staff are appreciated when they are so good. Bobby has been amazing with my son who is on the autism spectrum. He goes above and beyond for him when serving him, my so is obsessed with subway and going there is a big highlight for him and the staff member Bobby really engages with him and lets him order at his pace and he chats away with my son about subway and other topics of his interests. Just feel this staff member should be recognised for how nice he is and how helpful he is for people in the community that have extra struggles

Kelly's Cellars

This pub came highly recommended and it did not disappoint!I only came in for a pint to enjoy the atmosphere.It was super busy inside so I took a seat outside, under a warm heater. Very cosy! (NOV time)

Sunflower Public House

The Sunflower is a pub with a great selection of affordable beers and warm atmosphere. There is also an outside seating area with heated lamps (which I think there could have been more of).

Café Red

The best curry I had on my 2 1/2 week trip to Great Britan. The staff is wonderful. Can not say enough nice things about our experience. Tom from Saratoga Springs, NY

Harp Bar

Arrived just as the singer struck the first chord on Saturday afternoon.Then two hours of madness ensued! Great atmosphere and great Guinness. Loved it. And we will back!

Mountainview Tavern

Popped in for a few pints of Guinness with my wife and thoroughly enjoyed it. Beer was fantastic and very reasonably priced, barman was very friendly and polite and customers were all happy and welcoming. Would highly recommend visiting this pub. Best one we went in by a mile.

The American Bar

Tried Phillip McCrilly's meals and sandwiches held here every Sunday during this Feb & I loved it so much I came down the following weekend & brought my parents who also loved it. Really delicious, innovative dishes, service with a smile & a warm pub atmosphere - what more could you want!

Biddys Bar & Bistro

Very nice and very friendlyAsked for a chicken burger with salad bacon and cheese came back with a chicken burger 1 slice of tomatoe and a leaf in itFor £22 nah not worth it

Noodz

I and two other friends had a great dinner here. We ordered cheese spring rolls, king prawn curry, beef brisket rice and house special fried rice. Everything was delicious and even tho portions are big and great value, we somehow had space for a dessert. We went for a chocolate bingsu and a biscoff milkshake to share between the three of us. LOVED THEM. The two girls working there were super adorable and sweet and were excellent dealing with the mixup in our order. Would recommend and eat here again!PS: I forgot to take a pic of the beef brisket rice and the house special fried rice

The Longfellow Bar

Awesome bar! Super friendly staff, great atmosphere. Stopped in with my family and got a very warm welcome. Would recommend to anyone, especially if you want some pool tips

Absolutely Chicken

Tried 2 years ago, wasn't as good as expected. Rated 4* at the time.Came back couple weeks back this year, such a big change! Not sure what happened, but I will definitely come back more often now ?? Love the Tortilla wrap with chicken and doner! Have to eat the portion it 2 sittings! Expensive, but the portions justify the price.

Piccola Parma

Unreal lasagne and the 4 cheeses pasta was beautiful, I’d highly recommend. Also the cannolis were top notch. Will be back and will recommend. The prices were brilliant too.

Cassidy's

Sound as... intuitive staff, good pints, reasonable prices, interesting creative art peices on walls.. Belfast is a small city with a big heart, Each side different. Cassidy's is the kind heart of the North. Not soft, but tender. It's definitely suitable for those who want to feel North Belfast, safe. Bring an open heart, respect, manners, softness & light. However, bring entitlement, discourtesy, disrespect, the road will tell thee how it feels.For those who want a theme park, trophy hunters, haughty types, mo money than cents, there's bars for ya'll in the city centre that'll fleece you & throne you. Antrim rd is a good working class area with plenty of sharp edges. Cassidy's is an oasis an' good ol' craic.

The Coffee House

Great wee spot for a fry up, also good value for money and the staff are always very helpful.Kid-friendliness: Have been in a number of times with our kids and staff have always been very good with them. Although it is quite a small space and maybe not suitable for all kids.

Seven Coffee

Discovered this cafe due to its stance on Palestine. It's laid-back interior that oozes good vibes... and the food? It's delicious and won't break the bank. The staff (Seáinty) are super friendly and genuinely caring. Big shoutout to the barista for crafting the best latte ever. Huge thanks to the team for making it a great visit! Definitely worth checking out.

Maggie May's

Belfast's very warm food place!Food is superb in hearty servings and big portions. Taste did not go off tangent even with such sheer size. Went for the Irish Breakfast as I was craving for some black & white puddings but took my friend's soda bread and potato bread off her Bumper Fry as I preferred them more than my white toasts!Service was all right they just seemed majorly understaffed. Can be a bit noisy when the place is full as it is small, cozy and cramped. As what you'd expect from a bar/small hearty place kind of setting.Some small notes: Club sandwiches look good. I'd recommend getting some milkshakes as they're famous for 'em (it was great the last I' ve had them - sweet and punchy).Would always come here when I feel like a famished food fighter looking to fill my hollow tummy!

Toc Toc coffee & more Belfast

Absolutely lovely food and great coffee.They should advertise the food more, from the outside it looks like a cafe that sells ice cream/desserts but it has this lovely food inside!Also the staff are friendly.

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