Best Restaurants In Belfast City Centre

Situated in the heart of Victoria Square, YO! is serving up authentic Japanese food in a modern space. Choose from veggie, vegan, meaty and seafood dishes, with an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs at work.

Laverys is a popular Belfast restaurant with entertainment. Head to the fun pub where you'll find a mega pool room for all your gaming needs, over 20 screens keeping you up to date on the latest sports matches and hearty food in the form of juicy burgers and nachos.

An unmissable restaurant? Not only is this city centre favourite plying you with dishes like the classic butter chicken, lamb biryani and takka daal, but 7 Spice also allows you to do it from the comfort of your very own dining pod. We're talking meals in an Instagrammable private area.

Housed within former Victorian stables, Molly's Yard is a charming city centre restaurant in the Queen's University Quarter. Take a seat in its intimate courtyard on a sunny day and enjoy an Irish-inspired menu made using locally-sourced grub.

Top restaurants in Belfast city centre? Michelin-starred Deanes EIPIC is a must for a special meal out, offering up a combination of sleek interiors, incredible service, delightful drinks and an exciting choice of two, three or ten-course seasonal feasts.

Coppi is undoubtedly one of the swankiest Italian restaurants around. The Cathedral Quarter beauty is cooking up a mouthwatering selection of pizza, pasta and other authentic fare from its open kitchen. A must-order? The parmesan fries pair well with any dish.

Get your fix of rotisserie chicken and pale ale at The Dirty Onion and Yardbird. Along with delicious comfort food, the casual restaurant in  Belfast also has a massive beer garden for those alfresco summertime meals and a roaring fire to keep you warm throughout the winter months.

Bringing a taste of Spain to Upper Queen Street, EDO is serving up tasty tapas dishes. When you're not tucking into paella and ham croquetas? They're shaking up a cocktail menu of classics and unusual sips.

Situated along Waring Street, The Muddler's Club is a Michelin star restaurant in Belfast serving up incredible food in a stylish setting. Take your other half here for a cracking tasting menu that's sure to have you both impressed.

If you're on the hunt for steak restaurants in Belfast city centre, Stix And Stones more than suffices. Fronting a menu filled with BBQ brisket sandwiches, teriyaki wings and other meaty bites, alongside sumptuous sides and glasses of vino.

Fanatical about all things fish? Mourne Seafood Bar is loading you up on fresh squid, mussels and more. Pay a visit to this cool haunt and chomp on Panko crumbed Thai fishcakes, piri prawns and - for those feeling fancy - grilled lobster.

One of the best places to eat in Belfast, Town Square is a top spot for all your brunch and dinner needs. The café and bar has got a fantastically varied menu for all times of day, including a breakfast avo on toast, some lunchtime tacos and evening cocktails.

Whether you fancy heading to a cosy corner with your beau or watching some food theatre at a teppanyaki live station, COSMO Belfast is bound to impress. Head on over to this chic Victoria Street location to sink your teeth into tasty dishes, from Italian eats to Asian masterpieces. 

For something a little more chic, head to Cafe Parisien for a luxe afternoon tea, dinners with colleagues and plenty more. While cosying up in its modern interiors, you can enjoy scrumptious eats, making for one of the best French restaurants in Belfast city centre.

Renowned for dishing up regularly changing six-course tasting menus every six weeks, Six by Nico is an obvious choice when it comes to places for Cathedral Quarter restaurants in Belfast city centre. It's also a surprisingly wallet-friendly option, with your meal priced at only £29 and paired wines an additional £26.

Rustic interiors, candlelit tables and award-winning food are all on offer at OX. The Oxford Street gem is treating you to sustainably-sourced fish, top-quality meat and seasonal veggies. If that hasn't persuaded you? Try their Skeaghanore duck with fig, earl grey and sprouting broccoli and you'll be won over.

An Irish restaurant in the heart of the city, Darcy's is a cute family-run restaurant. Spend a chilled evening here tucking into traditional dishes made from locally-sourced ingredients, including their speciality seafood chowder, homemade pies and lamb shank.

This Belfast city centre restaurant is adding an Irish flair to Asian cuisine. Expect the usual range of dumplings, sushi and broths from Yügo City, as well as indulgent bites such as truffled fried rice and lamb shoulder bao. 

A sexy interior that features curved booths and moody tones? A lauded menu of seasonal produce? Signature cocktails that you need to try? Discover what makes Howard Street one of the best places to eat in Belfast city centre.

Up there with the most beautiful Belfast city centre restaurants, AMPM is a gorgeous chandelier-clad, floral-filled spot on Upper Arthur Street. Boasting afternoon tea, pre-theatre and small plates menus, this bohemian hangout wins our vote in terms of date night ideas.