tremendous and other Belfast, United Kingdom Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Name: Fontana

This is a very deceptive venue, the entrance is down a small alleyway then when you have climbed the stairs you encounter a small reception desk. From there the restaurant expands out to a huge seating area.

The food here is excellent and is also well presented, served and priced. Local produce features highly and some of the fish dishes are exceptional.

Favorite Dish: It would be a shame to pick out one dish as sadly I didn't make it through the whole menu though I gave it a good shot.

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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: 02890 809908
Address: 61 High Street, Pattons Lane, Holywood
Website: www.fontanarestaurant.co.uk

Restaurant Name: Nick's Warehouse

The restaurant is a converted warehouse in the cathedral quarter. There is a small bar area at the entrance and the main dining room is seperated from the kitchen by a glass wall so you can see your meals taking shape.

I dined here on several occasions and cannot recommend it highly enough.

Favorite Dish: All ingredients are sourced locally where possible and the menu changes regularly.

Great dining everytime so difficult to pickout a favourite.

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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: 0044 28 9043 9690
Address: 35-39 Hill Street, Belfast, BT1 2LB
Directions: Nick's Warehouse is located on Hill Street between St. Anne's Cathedral and the Albert Clock.

By foot:

Take Talbot Street from Donegal Street.

or

Take Hill Street form Waring Street.

(plagerised directly from the website)
Website: http://www.nickswarehouse.co.uk

Restaurant Name: Tedfords

Excellent restaurant in a great setting, the restaurant is a former ships chandler and retains a nautical theme with coastal charts as wall paper, portholes and plenty of brasswork.

Dined here several times and have often recommended it to friends visiting Belfast. Was always a treat to dine out here.

Friendly & helpfull staff but book to avoid disapointment as can be very busy (even for lunch).

Favorite Dish: The salmon was always good and the puddings are difficult to avoid.

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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 0044 2890 434000
Address: 5 Donegall Quay Belfast
Directions: Between the two bridges near the Lagan Wier

Restaurant Name: Cayenne

Great place to go for a special night out.

Staff were very helpfull without being overbearing.

Favorite Dish: I tried the Salmon which was excellent

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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$41 and up  » Currency Converter
Phone: 0044 28 9033 1532
Address: Shaftsbury Square, Belfast
Directions: Shaftsbury Square, Belfast
Website: www.cayennerestaurant.com

Restaurant Name: The Dirty Duck

This is probably best termed a gastropub but I'm sure the owner Nelson would hate the term.

Set on the shore in Holywood it is well worth the journey with many a fine dish. Bookings are recommended on weekends for the upstairs but food is served downstairs wherever you can find a space.

Also recommended by CAMRA for it's beer.

Favorite Dish: Sweet Chilli Chicken Salad is always excellent as is the terriaki chicken.

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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 0044 28 9059 6666
Address: 2-4 Kinnegar Rd, Holywood, Co Down, BT18 9JN
Directions: Take the A2 out past the airport and turn left at the second set of lights in Holywood (goes under the railway). Follow this road for approx 150 metres.

Restaurant Name: Gingeroot

This restaurant has been open about 18 months and have dined here several times. Once was with a large group who all enjoyed their meals (even the ones who'd never ate indian before). The staff are very helpful and the owner is always keen to ensure you have a good time (was giving out some nibbles to our table to entice people towards certain items).

the decor is very modern and there is an online menu on their excellent website.

Favorite Dish: Too many to choose

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Theme: Indian
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 02980 313124
Address: 75 Victoria Street, Belfast
Directions: near the Europa
Website: http://www.gingeroot.com/location.swf

Restaurant Name: Sullivans

I used this place regularly when working in Belfast, mostly for a breakfast on a weekend or the occasional working lunch. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and the venue is has been well designed.

Favorite Dish: Spanish omelette - loads of fillings

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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 028 9042 1000
Address: 2 SULLIVAN PLACE, HOLYWOOD,
Directions: Beside the fire station
Website: http://www.sullivansrestaurant.co.uk/

Restaurant Name: Cafe Milano

Large restaurant a taxi ride up the Lisburn Rd.

Very modern setting and good bar if foods not your thing.

Favorite Dish: Seafood risotto

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Theme: Italian
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: 0044 28 9068 9777
Address: 92-94 Lisburn Road
Directions: Bit out of the centre

Restaurant Name: The Other Place

Good little restaurant in Botanic Avenue offering a diverse range of food and has a BYOB policy (off licence is beside the railway station).

Favorite Dish: Great place for an Ulster Fry to set you up for the day.

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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 0044 28 9020 7200
Address: 79 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JL.
Directions: Near Queen's University and anyone will help you find it is the best way to get there and the safest way as well.

Restaurant Name: The Appartment

This is a bar/restaurant that does do some good food and has a great view out over City Hall.

Some of the stools are more stylish than practicle but service is excellent and there is an extensive cocktail list.

This is part of the Botanic Inns Ltd who own a number of quality bars around Belfast. Can be very precious on a Sat night when the drinking crowd takes over but has some good ambient sounds.

Favorite Dish: Bangers & champ

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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 0044 28 90509777
Address: Donegall Sq West
Directions: Looking at the Town Hall with the main shopping street behind you Donegall Sq West is on your right.

The gents toilets have action men, razors etc set in perspex instead of a sign so if you're pushing a door with a barbie on it you're in the wrong place
Website: http://www.apartmentbelfast.com/index.asp#food