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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 here
££ (£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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Brights
Award-winning Ulster fries and sizzling fajitas sum up the extent of this spacious eatery's hugely popular menu. Locals have always loved it, and now
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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
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Gingeroot
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Thai Tanic
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TGI Friday's
Latest Comments
in reply to the comment above i have been to giraffe several times and would just like to say that it is a restaurant not a coffee shop! it is a place to go if your hungry not if you want to sit and take advantage of free refills whilst you pass you[...]
That is jsut stupid ! would you go to kfc and sya my child is under 4ft 5ins and gfet a free meal dont think so1 So why should oyu here ! thoguht so! Great place! So all those yappers out there I have to pay fr my kid! wise up of course you do you s[...]
Totally love this place, have been many times and always had gorgeous food. I have recommended it to lots of people and everyone who has went has enjoyed as much as me!! Thanks[...]
Really delicious, can't recommend the food highly enough!!Agree about the children paying thing though, went with my husband and 3yr old daughter (although she likes chinese food it's hit and miss when she'll eat) on Saturday teatime after shopping,[...]
Took my Grandchildren to restautant had to pay student rate for the eleven year old because he was tall for his age. The air condition was on and it was freezing.[...]
Visited this place last week, all the way from the USA, good ambiance, 1920's styled decor and had the steak and mushroom pie, tasted great. Not sure about the other lady reviewing, but the staff were very nice to me and the price was very reasonabl[...]
Bishops has really started getting big again. The food is good old fashioned fish and chips and I've noticed they do other things such as baguettes and salads which the wife loves.We had family from America over and they loved the place. You just ca[...]
Great first course, very poor main and very average dessert. Booked three weeks in advance and specifically asked if they could accomodate someone on a gluten free diet and was told that they could. However on the night that turned out not to be the[...]
seriously great food and what a cool shop[...]
I love it so go and try it there food is gorg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![...]
Of course you have to pay for your children, don't be so stupid. they run a buffte an have to be strict on that or people would take advantage[...]
I have eaten in the red panda in the odyssey several times which was excellent, could not fault anything.I have tried the one in the city centre and unfortunately i can not say the same about it the staff were slow to notice you needed something but[...]
My partner, daughter and I visited this place on sunday January 17th and was absolutely horrific. No eye contact was made when entering and no notices to say it was self service. We had never been before and were visiting from Scotland. Eventaully a[...]
I think you should leave your babies at home!!!!!!! let the rest of us enjoy a meal out without your screaming babies!!!!![...]
I have just had another lovely meal, my office colleagues agreed that the food was beautifully cooked and presented (try the champ, it’s to die for, creamy and buttery). I have been to the St. George’s Market Bar & Grill three times [...]