22 Stranmillis Road Belfast BT9 5AA – Tel: 028 9038 1359 The Welcome Chinese restaurant in Stranmillis opened in 1982 and is recommended by the Egon Ronay guide. The food is  of a very high standard and the menu features a good selection of seafood – the steamed Dover Sole is very good as is the Duck Soo Chow. The [...]

41 Arthur Street, Belfast BT1 4GB Tel: +44 (0)28 9027 9950 Avoca Belfast opened in November 2007 and is located right in the heart of the city on Arthur Street. The already famous retail family have brought Avoca’s eclectic product range to Belfast in a spacious ready-to-explore store. The first floor food hall is jammed with tempting goodies and a [...]

427 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7EY Tel: +44 (0)28 9038 1961 The Yellow Door Delicatessen and patisserie is well known and has been going for over a decade in 2008. Located on the fashionable Lisburn road, the shop has artisan breads made in their bakery, handmade cheeses, patés, terrines and wonderful chutneys. The café serves smashing lunches using the finest [...]

353 Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 3GL Tel: +44 (0)28 9064 8898 The Olive Tree is an exceptional delicatessen/café on Belfast’s Ormeau Road – specialising in marinated olives, handmade cheese and salami. The have an exclusive range of French specialities on sale as well. The café offers authentic French patisserie and the food has a strong Mediterranean feel, featuring tapenade (olive [...]

46 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BA – Tel: +44 (0)28 9027 9901 This historic bar is now owned by the National Trust and one of the most vibrant places for visitors to stop for a well earned drink. The bar opened its doors in the 1800s and tourists and locals alike can be found enjoying a drink in the [...]

82 Botanic Avenue Belfast Tel: +44 (0)28 9043 9590 This is a recent addition to the restaurant scene, and is all the better for it. Named after Japan’s national flower – the cherry blossom, Sakura offers authentic japanese and oriental fare, and brings a taste of Tokoyo to Belfast. A proper sushi belt carries extraordinary little creations from the kitchen, [...]

21 James Street South, Belfast BT2 7GA . Tel: +44(0)28 9043 4310 Chef and proprietor Niall McKenna opened this elegant modern restaurant in 2004 after working with Gary Rhodes, Marco Pierre White and Nico Ladennis. Since then, his fine team have confidently built a loyal following, serving the best of fresh, local ingredients cooked with real flair and elegance. The [...]

55-59 Adelaide Street, Belfast Tel: +44 (0)28 90232244 Eddie Fung has created an ultra modern Japanese restaurant in the heart of Belfast, offering fare such as traditional Sushi and Sashimi to Teppanyaki and ‘Fusion Cuisine’ The restaurant design is simply spectacular, with influences from Hong Kong, London, Manhattan, and Shanghai, Zen is a hard act to follow. Taking centre place [...]

407 Ormeau Rd Belfast, BT7 3GP Tel: +44 (0)28 9020 1300 This little restaurant on the Ormeau Road has been around for years, which really is a credit as they’ve battled their way to being one of Belfast’s favourite restaurants. Dinner here is so laid back, the decor is a world away from the trendy and contemporary setups nearby, but [...]

5 Donegall Quay Belfast BT1 3EF . Tel: +44(0)28 9043 4000 An interesting old building with a strong maritime past is home to Tedfords seafood and steakhouse restaurant. Set overlooking the river Lagan, the restaurant has a strong following of loyal fans and is within walking distance of the Waterfront Hall and the city centre. Chef and proprietor Alan Foster [...]