Must-see restaurants in Belfast

  • Fontana

    Belfast

    Fontana is in the heart of the village-like neighbourhood of Holywood, but hidden upstairs from a covered passageway. Its fabulous modern-Irish cooking…

  • Paper Cup

    Belfast

    With windows looking out on the SS Nomadic, this little coffee shop is a good place to stop for lunch (sandwiches, quiche, baked potatoes, soup and stew),…

  • Avoca Cafe

    Belfast

    On the 1st floor of the upmarket Avoca department store, this airy cafe serves dishes such as salt-and-pepper calamari, warm confit duck and house…

  • Cutters Wharf

    Belfast

    One of the few bar-restaurants in Belfast with a waterside setting, Cutters Wharf has a sprawling terrace overlooking the River Lagan where you can enjoy…

  • Archana

    Belfast

    Classy yet unpretentious, with dining rooms on two levels, Archana has a good range of vegetarian dishes, including many incorporating panir (fresh cheese…

  • Cafe Fish

    Belfast

    This no-frills, sit-down cafe deep-fries crispy battered haddock along with mushy peas and chunky chips. If you're in a hurry, there's a takeaway branch…

  • Crum Café

    Belfast

    At the Crumlin Road Gaol, the Crum Cafe serves coffee, tea, wine and beer as well as scones, tray bakes, sandwiches and soup.

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