European cuisine restaurant in Belfast

“Expensive and a bit hit & miss with the courses. Sometimes the overwrought, complex nature of the dishes worked, and sometimes it didn't. (I do understand that you could argue that the complexity is the whole point.) So as an example one of my favourite dishes was the Venison Carpaccio, and it was perfect just how it was. But do you remember that horrible Kellogg's breakfast cereal "Special K" that people pretending to be on diets would punish themselves with? They'd inexplicably added homemade "Special K", a bit of moss, plum chutney, beetroot, and various bits of flower petals, and it felt unnecessary. However on the other side of that, they'd done God only knows what to the trout, and that was an absolute joy. And so it went on... 7 courses later and over £300 down for two people I would still recommend this as an experience, as something interesting and different. Also I must give a special mention to the Barman and the other staff, who were all fantastic. And they all seemed weirdly happy, which was a refreshing change for the mid-20s.”

“Food was incredible, duck spring rolls with sweet Chilli dip and a delicious accompanying salad garnish for starters. The main was Bang Bang Chicken with peanut sauce dip, oriental salad garnish, garlic cubed potatoes, and a side of tobacco onions. I was left mightily impressed and mightily full. Dessert had to be passed on this occasion, but the staff were lovely and very attentive. Thoroughly recommended”

“Excellent meal, which started with the fish chowder served with warm bread and continued with the fish of the day for me and the duck for my wife. Both entrees were well prepared and attractively presented. Desserts were tasty and a delicious end to a memorable dinner. I highly recommend this restaurant.”

“Great local Irish restaurant! The taste was great and the seafood was fresh. The starter calamari was exceptional. Lovely atmosphere with artistic touches in the restaurant, would recommend.”

“Delightful experience. Well deserved one star. The room is both stylish and relaxing. Service is warm and attentive but not fussy. The food was inventive and always delivered flavour with flair. The wine list is well curated and not overwhelming. Lots of variety and price points with a wide range of by-the-glass wines. We didn't go for matching wines but the sommelier Nick gave us great recommendations. Highly recommend for a special dinner.”

“We stopped off here on the way from Belfast to Derry after being recommended to go here by friends and by god were we glad we did! Our warm welcome from our very attentive waitress to having our drinks on our table within minutes and allowing the perfect amount of time for us to be ready to order. The kids menu for our 4 and 6 year old was great, they loved being able to choose a starter, main and dessert and having the fruit skewer as a choice is super healthy and great to see (i have added menu to pics). Our food was absolutely beautiful and nothing was left on our plates, perfect portions, perfectly cooked and presented and top class and friendly service from the staff. This will definitely be our go to place for trips to Belfast in future (just 2 mile from roundabout at Magherafelt (Derry to Belfast route) really couldn't recommend here any higher. Full marks!”

“Stopped here for lunch and what a find! Really good food and beautiful decor. The specials were very tasty and great value too.”

“What a lovely spot. On the bustling High Street but a hidden gem (well to us) How did we not know this was here when it's been open for 27 years! It was lunchtime so very quiet but we had such a nice time. Attentive and friendly service and the food! I had the confit duck salad with chocolate mousse for afters. One friend had scampi then doughnuts and the other had the burrata salad starter as a main. All so good! Beautiful room and a lovely outside deck too. We sat well behind lunch closing time (sorry!) but we weren't rushed and really had no idea we overstayed. We will be back!”

“What a spot and always has been. Booked for a table of 16 night before and no issues. Amazing food and even better service. GF menu. Highly recommend.”

“I had the pan-fried salmon with chorizo, and it was absolutely out of this world, perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. What truly made the experience exceptional was the service. I came in alone for dinner and was made to feel so welcome. The staff were incredibly attentive, warm, and professional, some of the best service I’ve experienced anywhere. I’m staying nearby at the Clayton Hotel, and this place is hands down the best spot for food in the area. A real small hidden gem, highly recommended whether you’re dining solo or with company.”

“Absolutely fantastic food, brilliantly unique classic tapas. Plenty you'd not see anywhere else. Service was very good. Vick was a gentleman, he put in a lot of effort. Overall couldn't fault the experience in anyway. 6 dishes, 2 drinks, a dessert, tea and coffee came to £103.”

“Great coffee Lovely fresh tray bakes Friendly staff Great location All round a really nice place to visit. Easy parking Lovely stunning views over Strangford lough”

“I took my family to Oliver's for Sunday lunch as we heard the sad news that they were closing. The food was superb and the staff very friendly. It's very sad to see a good restaurant have to close it's doors, I know Peter has done everything he possibly could to keep Oliver's running, sadly it is just not good times for the hospitality trade. My family wish Peter, his family and all the the staff the very best for the future.”

“The food was really great, we had the monkfish, steak and lamb. As well as some delicious starters and desserts! The staff made sure we were well looked after even though there were a few really large groups! We thought we had booked into SHU but were seated in the downstairs area "Juls". It had a slightly different atmosphere with music with quite a loud bass. Not sure if the music was turned down or we got used to it but wasn't noticeable after a while!”

“Always amazing..food delicious and authentic. Tandoori mix outstanding . Lamb bhuna gorgeous plus the chicken pathia yum !! friendly staff . Fantastic chef never disappoints !!”

“Very nice food selection, very tasty. Staff is polite and every so often check if everything is fine. Atmosphere is quiet and decor is modern. Very nice spot for lunch”

“The food is amazing here with very friendly service from the owner who cooks all the food and brings it to your table. The prices are much lower than you would expect for food of this quality and locally sourced.”

“Absolutely amazing! The beef burger was delicious as were the fat chips. The white chocolate cheesecake is to die for with its honeycomb ice cream and strawberries. Great staff too. Relaxed atmosphere and funky decor. Made in Belfast had been recommended and I’m so glad I visited.”

“We stopped in Belfast on our way from the East Coast to West coast just to eat at this restaurant. Beautiful space with a lovely staff. Every item has a gluten free option. The food was not only stunning but absolutely delicious. We had he oysters, salmon gravlax, burrata and the Sunday roast- with beef and with chicken. Let me tell you, the chicken was the best we’ve ever had. Perfectly cooked with extra crispy skin. This place is worth the stop. Highly highly recommend visiting on your next time in Belfast or just passing through.”

“Had lunch here on 02/09/2025. Marvellous variety on the starters/lightbites menu - loads of unusual dishes, so we were spoiled for choice. Chose beef nachos and the crab claws in an Asian sauce with a cheese and onion bap. Everything was delicious, well presented and great portions. The sauce with the crab was so tasty, I used my teaspoon to eat it like a soup. Excellent altogether.”

“Who doesn’t love a family business? One of the best ducks I’ve ever eaten! Well done!”

“Wah Fu has been at Finaghy for as long as I can remember with many other places coming and going. The reason for that is it's excellent.”

“We had a great Christmas dinner here. The meals were delicious, the service was pleasant and helpful and the atmosphere was lovely but comfortable”

“This is my favourite restaurant in Belfast for a special meal. Food is so fresh and flavours perfectly balanced. Wine selection also excellent. Don’t skip the bread - this is so light and fluffy, it might be my favourite part of the meal every time.”

“Absolutely some of the best food we've ever eaten! My boyfriend and I came for a meal this evening and were greeted with a lovely warm welcome from Ethan who served both our drinks and food. The service was 10/10, Ethan was so polite and friendly. We had squid and mac and cheese to start (both absolutely beautiful), followed by chicken and chorizo cajun pasta, and a ribeye steak. The steak was cooked to PERFECTION, it literally melted in your mouth, the best steak we've ever had for sure! We'll 100% be back if we're ever in Bangor again, 10/10 for everything, no faults whatsoever! Xx”

“We went for a dessert when the restaurant was about to close. It was empty and we enjoyed a lot the loneliness. The food is expensive for the quality offered. Nevertheless it is good. We ordered two margaritas and a panacotta and another dessert. We enjoyed the time in the restaurant”

“Every year we go as a group to Abacus and book the Karaoke room upstairs. Every year our expectations are blown away. Fantastic food, fantastic service and fantastic people. We hope there will be many more! Folks, thank you again for making it such a memorable night. 万分感谢!”

“Had some really nice food here with my wife @ very good value.Great service and atmosphere. We will definitely return”

“Best chinese you can find. been a regular for years now and staff is nice.”