Anna Cafolla

Whether you’re a local stuck for date night, a power luncher in need for ideas or you’ve just stepped off your early morning flight to the crisp, salty Lough air, the small port city of Belfast’s bold culinary scene has something for you. That’s a promise. Belfast restaurants do a lot of things well, but they particularly make good use of the access to seafood and vibrant local produce – expect Carlingford oysters and Dundrum mussels, potatoes every which way and steaks from the hills in the distance in abundance. And despite all the savoury offerings, we all have a bit of a sweet tooth – and the food scene knows exactly how to service it, with imaginative dessert menus everywhere you go. Buzzy bistros helmed by chefs made local celebrities, generational family establishments, and authentic international cuisines harnessing Irish ingredients abound here. But whatever you’re craving, we’ve rounded up the best restaurants in Belfast right now. Enjoy! RECOMMENDED:🌃 The best things to do in Belfast🍴 The best restaurants in the UK🦐 The best hidden foodie spots in the UK☀️ The best things to do in the UK Anna Cafolla is a writer based between Belfast and London. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.