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Where to Eat
Not so long ago, Belfast was a bit of a gastronomic wasteland. But these days, the city's plates are well served with a tasty selection of local and international nosh. Many bars and hotels also serve great gourmet and trad food, so don't forget to check out those listings too.
Meanwhile, to help you choose your dish of the day, here's our guide to the best eateries at every price level.
£ (£1-9) - Literally as cheap as chips. If you're after a coffee, a sandwich or quick snack, you're quids in
££ (£10-19) - Plush cafes, agreeable bistros and delicious takeaways that won't break the bank
£££ (£20-34) - Upmarket lunches and good value evening meals in relaxed surroundings
££££ (£35-upwards) - Fine dining served with a touch of class
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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Gingeroot
Dine on delectable Northern Indian tandoori-cooked cuisine as you sing along to plasma screens showing Bollywood music. This large, modern restaurant does a particularly good trade in business lunches (free wifi for diners helps seal the deal) and has plenty of sectioned off space for private parties. Read on
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Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory
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Potted Hen
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La Boca
Vivid tones and cool canvases dominate this dining space recalling the bohemian dockside district of Buenos Aires. Argentinean-born owner Pedro Donald has paid homage to his spiritual homeland with a Spanish-infused bistro selection of food and drink - most notably the authentic tapas, juicy steaks and Argentinean wines. Read on
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Zen
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Long's Fish Restaurant
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Cornish Pasty Trading Company
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Dundonald Old Mill Coffee House & Gift Shop
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TGI Friday's
Latest Comments:
Mr. JDs New Titanic Restaurant
wonderful gluten free chips fish pasties etc I never thought I would be able to have these again!!...Tedfords
Telfords - Excellent food and service one of Belfast's hidden treasures....China Buffet King
i went on saturday they food was lovely wood go back again it good valeu Thanks you very munch do u be ...La Tasca
since when has Salsa been a spanish dance?...City Picnic
I had the burrito it was the worst burrito I have ever had the displeasure of eating.Flour wrap filled with mostly plain boiled rice a few chunks of fatty pork belly and some hideous mayonnise sauce....Swantons Gourmet Foods
YES its true Swantons is under new ownership and they have kept up the excellent standards set by the creators of this most outstanding coffee shop I have endulged several times since the changeover and will continue to do so....Deanes at Queens
Excellent food attentive service and an ever changing menu has us coming back time after time. The outside eating space in the summer is a joy with views of the Ulster Museum....Muriel's Cafe Bar
attractive welcoming bar - very gay friendly - lovely atmosphere and a great wee terrace outside to watch the world go by....Long's Fish Restaurant
By Far The best chippy ive every tasted in the world never mind just n.ireland...Dark Horse
Have lunch for next to nothing in fabulous surroundings - the most gorgeous and fresh seafood chowder with two pieces of wheaten bread for around £2....Darcy's
Fabulous place to eat. Great food great atmosphere great price. We eat here often and it is always exceptional....Teatro
What's not to like? great food and atmosphere friendly staff wonderful decor that looks looks like it was put there for love and not to win some obscure fashion award....Swantons Gourmet Foods
Hear that Swantons has new management team..here's hoping we can all still avail of the wonderful food and coffee that we have become accustomed to....China Buffet King
I went today the service was great! The food was equally good! My friend and I went and we're only 14 and 15 ) I am very small and got in for a child's price but my friend got in for an adult price being younger than me but taller....Dundonald Old Mill Coffee House & Gift Shop
Average prices helpful hardworking staff. Some lovely gifts available and a car cleaning service while you have coffee....