Best Belfast Restaurants

Best Belfast Restaurants – guide for where to eat breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert around Belfast City Centre in Northern Ireland. With a clickable restaurants map to help you plan your visit and video tour.

This collection of best places to eat in Belfast is my experience after a few visits to the foodie city.

There’s always something new and tasty to discover around the city centre across a range of cuisines featuring local ingredients and at varying price points to choose from.

Breakfast in Belfast

Starting with breakfast, if it’s your first visit to Northern Ireland, then you just have to try a big breakfast or Ulster Fry as it’s known.

An Ulster Fry usually includes bacon, sausage, an egg or two, black pudding, potato bread and often soda bread too. There’s usually a vegetable or two included like the baked beans, mushrooms and tomato on the above breakfast plate.

Needless to say, an Ulster Fry will easily keep you full until lunch, fueling you to walk around and explore all that the vibrant city has to offer.

The above pictured bumper fry is from Maggie Mays Belfast, where you’ll find a selection of breakfast offerings all at affordable prices.

Here’s a look at the full menu and the huge hearty breakfast plate. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.

You could also simply stop in any any coffee shop in the city and grab a much needed caffeine hit and pastry for a breakfast on the run.

A favorite spot of ours for an indulgent (and pricey) breakfast is the Grand Cafe which is located in the Grand Central Hotel in the very heart of Belfast near the town square and city hall.

Grand Central Cafe Breakfast Plate with poached eggs, avocado and smoked salmon

I can’t resist the flavorful Croque Monsier while my smoked salmon loving family usually go for scrambled or poached eggs with smoked salmon.

Here are some of the best places to choose from for breakfast in Belfast city centre, just double check opening hours as some cafes only offer breakfast/brunch over the weekend.

Best Places To Eat Lunch In Belfast

St. George’s Market in Belfast City Centre

If you visit Belfast on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, then a great place to head to is the St. George’s Market for a mouth watering way to sample local products from one of the many stalls or the restaurant above the market, with views over the hustle and bustle.

Many of Belfast’s restaurants (listed in the dinner section below) open for lunch and offer lunch specials, so if you’re on a budget you can dine at a top restaurant at a more affordable price than you would at dinner time and still be able to enjoy traditional Irish dishes made from fresh local produce.

Best Dinner In Belfast Restaurants

Best Belfast Restaurants for dinner - Pizza Punks

You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to dinner in Belfast. There are options for every budget and taste, from casual pubs featuring traditional dishes and live music to exquisite culinary delights at fine dining establishments to enjoy for a special occasion.

Pizza Punks – we experienced the best pizza we’ve had in Ireland. (If not the world!) The care and quality is clear in every bite at this great spot.

The pizzas are made using a sourdough starter that’s proofed for 48 hours, creating a truly unique flavored pizza.

Flame – sample the best of Irish beef at Flame, where you’ll find good food and a relaxed atmosphere at this must visit spot in Belfast.

The rib of beef was perfectly tender and full of flavor. We also sampled the mouth watering burgers which are grilled over hot ash.

If you’re a fish lover and looking to enjoy traditional fish and chips, fresh fish and seafood dishes, then head to John Long, Mourne Seafood Bar, Fish City or Deanes Eipic for Michelin Star fresh seafood.

Here are more Dinner in Belfast top restaurants with exceptional food to choose from:

Sweets In The City

We tend to have a bit of a sweet tooth and seek out treats in the city while we are there.

Hotel Chocolat – for indulgent hot chocolates, cafe treats and unique chocolate gifts.

St. George’s Market, in the heart of Belfast City Centre, is also home to a host of homemade pastry and treats to eat on the go or take home.

Afternoon Tea – if you’d like to indulge in a traditional afternoon tea, then you’ll find a mouthwatering choice of offerings around Belfast, with my suggestion being to choose between The Merchant Hotel, Titanic Hotel and The Fitzwilliam Hotel.