The Best Restaurants in Belfast, Belfast, Ireland

If like me, food and drink are important to you when you travel, Northern Ireland is a fabulous destination, thanks to its rich agricultural heritage and the passion of its producers, chefs, and restauranteurs. Since I first visited in 2016, I’ve returned every year, and I’ve discovered no end of excellent places to eat and drink. This year my hubby is back working in Belfast, so I’ll be spending more time there, eating my way around the city and adding more exceptional dining experiences to this list as I discover them. Here’s my guide to the best restaurants in Belfast. You’ll find them all marked on a map at the end of this post.

Food and drink were the reasons I first visited Belfast for the New Year Banquet that launched the Northern Ireland’s Year of Food and Drink in 2016. It was a huge success, and the food scene has continued to flourish. And there is no place better to discover it than Northern Ireland’s capital city. So which are the best restaurants, cafes and coffee shops in Belfast? ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).