Mourne Seafood Bar, 34-36 Bank Street

This is Andy Rae's new restaurant, complete with a proper fish mongers at the front of the shop. You can't book for lunch, so go early to get a table, there is normally a queue at the door before 12! This is a must if you're serious about good food.
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Aldens, 229 Upper Newtownards Road

Another top class restaurant, 10 minutes from the centre of town. The menu changes often and features game and really good fish. Recently opened is Alden's in the city, great for lunch.

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Cayenne, Shaftesbury Square

Voted as one of the top ten UK restaurants by Time Out, eat here and it doesn't take long to see why. Owned by celebrity chefs Paul & Jeanne Rankin this is a cool and chic place to eat.

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Beatrice Kennedy, 44 University Road

Intimate restaurant set in the leafy surroundings of Queen's University. Chef / Proprietor Jim McCarthy has created a unique dining experience in Belfast and it's all the better for it.

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Nick's Warehouse, 35-39 Hill Street

Set in the beautiful cobbled streets around the Cathedral Quarter, this old warehouse is now home to a relaxed winebar and restaurant. Nick's offers a well thought out menu and reasonable prices and have a good imaginative vegetarian section.
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Roscoff, 7-11 Linenhall Street

This is Paul and Jeanie Rankin's latest adventure, and is a great restaurant which is mainly classic French in style. It's a complete contract to the funky Cayenne restaurant which the Rankins also own.
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Tedfords, 5 Donegall Quay

Tedfords restaurant specialises in seafood, combining top quality fish with local, seasonal produce. Alan Foster is the chef proprietor and his cooking is accomplished, imaginative and inspiring. A real gem of a place for serious seafood fans.
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L'Etoile, 407 Ormeau Road

Charming little French restaurant well known in Belfast as it has been here for years. Although it may not look like much outside, the food is the real star of the show. Booking a table is nearly always a good idea, as they are always pretty busy.
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Deanes, 36 - 40 Howard Street

Widely regarded as one of Northern Ireland's top restaurants, Deanes is the only Michelin Star holder in the country. The new menu reads very well and the surroundings are contemporary and sophisticated.
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Zen, 55-59 Adelaide Street

Ultra modern Japanese restaurant, incredible interior design and authentic fresh sushi and sashimi make this one of Eddie Fung's most popular ethnic restaurants. Spectacular. There's nothing else really like it in Belfast.
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James Street South, 21 James St South

Voted as Northern Ireland's best restaurant by the Observer in 2006 and 2007, this refreshingly simple restaurant has beautifully understated surroundings and superb cooking from the award-winning Niall McKenna and his team in the kitchen.
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Sakura, 82 Botanic Avenue

Named after Japan's national flower – the cherry blossom, Sakura offers authentic Japanese and oriental fare, and brings a taste of Tokoyo to the streets of Belfast. A brilliant sushi belt is the centre piece, a bit like a food Generation Game.
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