The 30 Best French restaurant in Belfast

“Food was gorgeous! I had a turkey and ham dinner. We ordered coffees but after 25 minutes they never arrived so we paid the bill and went elsewhere. We phoned the week prior to book a table and were told just to arrive. We were queued out the door but only had approximately 10 minutes to wait for a table. Staff were very friendly. It was very noisy with people so it was quite difficult to have a conversation.”

“A hidden gem just off the Boucher Road. As a regular customer I have found the staff warm and welcoming. The menu is wide ranging, and the food is great. Breakfast is class, and I would recommend the Bolt Breakfast if you like a traditional fry, however theres lots of healthier options too. The restaurant is good size with a series of different seating options.”

“With Hunters chicken, and smoked salmon on the menu, I wasn't overly inspired. The reality was that it was an absolute privilege to eat here. A beautiful modern restaurant, the student waiting staff are some of the friendliest, warmest and welcoming I have encountered in any restaurant and are a credit to the place. The chef who inspires the chefs of the future is a gentleman who is willing to share his tricks of the trade and ventures around the happy customers ensuring everyone is enjoying themselves. It's impossible not to, every bite is a treat, and I would highly recommend trying this place for a fantastic meal.”

“A hidden gem just off the Boucher Road. As a regular customer I have found the staff warm and welcoming. The menu is wide ranging, and the food is great. Breakfast is class, and I would recommend the Bolt Breakfast if you like a traditional fry, however theres lots of healthier options too. The restaurant is good size with a series of different seating options.”

“Gorgeous cafe / gallery! The best coffee and the scones are amazing! The owner and staff are so friendly and welcoming and the paintings and prints in the gallery are fabulous!”

“Excellent quality food at a keen price - I am strictly coeliac and the gluten free options were both tasty and carefully prepared to avoid contamination. Staff were polite and attentive. Hard to fault in any way really, and especially at this price.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“Best experience as the staffs are all lovely although we were the last table remaining”

“We got the large breakfast fry here at Hedleys Restaurant and it was so delicious! The staff were so kind and welcoming, would definitely come back next time I’m in Belfast :)”

“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.”

“As a breastfeeding mum, Goodfellas was super welcoming, comfy, and no fuss about feeding my baby. The food? Absolutely delicious (the chicken Kiev hit the spot!), with generous portions. Staff were lovely and made us feel right at home as always. Highly recommend for great food and a relaxed, family-friendly vibe!”

“As a regular visitor to this fabulous little gem, I cannot find fault in anyway. Menu - lots of tasty choices, good price Staff - attentive, friendly, professional Location - quirky, well decorated, vibrant One of the very few places in the city that’s properly dog friendly as opposed to “dog tolerant” If you haven’t tried here yet then I’d suggest getting some and giving it a go, but if you turn up at a busy time you may have a short wait ahead - but this is a good thing, would you rather go to a place with nobody in it - the place speaks for itself. Highly recommended”

“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.”

“The quality of food, flavours, ingredients and customer service is as good as it gets. The venue is tidy, immaculately clean and well laid out. The general atmosphere and background music, make it the best place to eat in Belfast”

“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.”

“Went for lunch service was great food didn’t take long in coming out and the price was good”

“Coppi was amazing. I was there for my graduation celebration the week leading up to Christmas and it was so good. Our visit really topped off a really happy day marking the end of my studies in Belfast. We had the choice of ordering from the Christmas menu or the regular menu - we went for the regular. The only snag when I tried to make a reservation was the website not allowing reservation for more than a group of 6, so I had to call. Food was yum - try the nachos and thank me later. Service was attentive. Really can't fault it. Overall, a really positive experience!”

“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 meal was better than I expected, to be honest. Especially given the reasonable pricing. The seafood chowder was served piping hot and was thick and fresh tasting. The brisket rigatoni was delicious. Plenty of beef in the dish and the sauce was slightly sweet. Didn't have a dessert because the servings were enough. Would return.”

“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!”

“This is my favourite café in Belfast. It is simple, straightforward and down to earth. The breakfast is wonderful, well cooked and not greasy. I've also had a couple of the lunch options - fish and chips and chicken goujons. Both were excellent. Lovely curry sauce, none of this fruity business, good little lick off of it. They take card or cash. The staff are very efficient yet you don't feel rushed. Far better than the like of Bob and Bert's. First class. Very highly recommended!”

“Only went in for a pint before a local's funeral. Wee lass behind the bar had stayed across the road from my friend who had died. She had he good grace to take a photo of me and my pal in our kilts”

“Wow this was a stunning restaurant within the Merchant hotel (where we were staying for two nights). Got a reservation easily on a Saturday night. Fillet steak medium was amazing, with a side of garlic potatoes. Great experience with the tableside Irish Coffee too. I recommend!”

“Perfect treat for my sister’s birthday while we visited Belfast. Lovely warm welcome from the host then served by the fabulous Josh, who was relaxed and fun, yet professional at the same time. Thank you Six by Nico for some wonderful food!”

“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”

“Tried this for the first, second and third time; the food has been consistently outstanding. Large premises but don't let that put you off, needs more people for an atmosphere. I would recommend the chicken tikka shalzlek or lamb hot pot, tandoori king prawns are also a hit alongside the pishwari naan. Service was great. Fantastic authentic Indian”