Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Northern Ireland

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Afternoon Tea at The Titanic Hotel Belfast

4.8

4.8 (339)

£26 to £40

Afternoon Tea

Belfast

About the restaurant

Immerse yourself in the Golden Age of Hospitality and indulge in a sumptuous Afternoon Tea at Titanic Hotel Belfast. Served in elegant surroundings, our Afternoon Tea is prepared by the same expert team and from the same kitchen as The Wolff Grill.

Let us serve you dainty and soft sandwiches filled with delicious delicacies, freshly baked steaming scones and sweet flaky pastries, all on our best china, and of course tea in a much-loved pot. Experience the epitome of sophistication with our Afternoon Tea at Titanic Hotel Belfast.

Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free menu available on request.

Top review

Jacqui

Dined 5 days ago

Service was excellent - server was friendly, welcoming and great offering advice on the range available. Good ambience, enhanced by the pianist.

Berts Jazz Bar

4.8

4.8 (1101)

£26 to £40

Bistro

Belfast

About the restaurant

Berts Jazz Bar encapsulates the sleek elegance of the art deco era, complimented by the very best in live jazz, fabulous cocktails and mouth-watering food.

Transport yourself back to the Art Deco glamour of 1930’s New York and the Jazz Age in Belfast’s only dedicated Jazz bar and restaurant: Berts Bar at The Merchant Hotel. Soak up the sophisticated atmosphere and let the cool jazz melodies wash over you. A handpicked list of cocktails completes the extensive drinks selection. A French bistro style menu is complemented by an extensive wine list and, of course, exemplary service. Berts offers live jazz seven nights a week.

All table reservations are for dining purposes only, unfortunately we do not take drinks only bookings.

Please Note Live Jazz Performances for Friday & Saturday evenings are from 9pm-12pm

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AliceVIP

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Very attractive setting, delicious food and cocktails and memorable music.

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SPRING EARLY JAZZ MENU 🎷

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Weekend Jazzy Lunch

Saga Kitchen & Cellar

4.8

4.8 (90)

£26 to £40

Modern European

Belfast

About the restaurant

Welcome to Saga.

Defined as a long story of heroic achievement, Saga embodies the continuation of our culinary journey from the success of Blank restaurant. With the same dedicated team, values, and passion driving us forward, Saga is more than just a dining experience – it's a celebration of good food and wine for good people without pretence.

We are always be open for walk-ins, but if you know you're planning on coming it's always best to book.

Prefer to speak with us directly? Our reservations team will be delighted to assist you. Simply call us at 028 9040 6399 Thursday-Friday from 4-9pm, Saturday from 12-9pm and Sunday 1-8pm.

Indulge in the Saga experience – where every meal is a chapter in your own culinary journey.

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Ian

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Excellent food in a lovely venue - staff were lovely and very good value for money on early evening (pre-theatre) menu.

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Meat up Thursday £80 for 2

The Great Room Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (958)

£41 and over

Modern European

Belfast

About the restaurant

The Great Room Restaurant is undoubtedly one of Northern Ireland’s most extraordinary restaurants. Thanks to the remarkable original Victorian interior with its glass cupola, Ireland’s largest chandelier an array of plasterwork detailing, the space is second to none. Needless to say our chefs search tirelessly to bring the finest seasonal ingredients together in eloquent dishes in thoughtfully prepared menus, just one of the reasons The Great Room Restaurant was awarded 2 AA Rosettes. All this is complemented by expert service and a wine list to which all the superlatives apply!
Mid- week lunch is served Monday to Friday from 12.00 to 14.15

To book our iconic Afternoon Tea, please search for Afternoon Tea at The Merchant Hotel.

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Patricia

Dined 7 days ago

Beautiful room , food perfect and service excellent

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Dinner Set Menu 2 Courses £36.50 3 Courses £42.50

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Lunch Set Menu 2 Courses £36.50 - 3 Courses £42.50

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Luxury Spring Tasting Menu £90

FireStone Teppanyaki

4.6

4.6 (288)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Belfast

About the restaurant

Everything about FireStone defies the ordinary, from our displays of roaring fire teppanyaki performance exhibited by our master chefs to mouth watering freshly prepared sushi using the finest local produce and ingredients and so much more. We are open for Lunch and dinner throughout the week with a special lunch menu available.

FireStone offers a delicious menu in a unique atmosphere for guests. Sit back and relax with a cocktail or two and enjoy the service.

Teppanyaki is a shared experience & our tables are made to share with other diners! At the end of the night you may have found some new friends! Our Teppanyaki experience is 90mins per booking & would appreciate customers being on time for their booked slot. All food at the Teppanyaki table is cooked one by one & may not be served at the same time for each member of your party. For all Teppanyaki bookings, please call the restaurant directly to confirm availability as spaces are limited.

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Robyn

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Excellent service, great food, cool energetic vibe.

James St.

4.5

4.5 (369)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Belfast

About the restaurant

James St is a casual and contemporary, brick-walled restaurant specialising in chargrilled and aged steaks. The charcoal grill plays centre stage, cooking not just some of the best steaks and prime cuts Northern Ireland has to offer but also fresh whole fish, pork and vegetables.

With a larger, more established bar area, a large range of wines are available alongside a considered spirit list and an extensive whisky offering. Locally produced beer, cider and gins take pride of place on the drinks menu.

Owned by Niall McKenna since 2003 the revamped James St. will offer locals and tourists a great dining experience in a Belfast city centre.

The restaurant team is headed up by Ryan Stringer as Executive Head Chef & Paul Vaughan as Operations Manager

Bookings may be seated on stools at the bar.

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Helen

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

Excellent steak and spring greens side dish, a delicious lemon cocktail, and great waiting staff

Afternoon Tea at The Merchant Hotel

4.5

4.5 (430)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

Belfast

About the restaurant

Enjoy our traditional afternoon tea in the elegance of The Great Room whilst being entertained by live music. Our three tiered silverstand boasts finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam and a delicious selection of cakes, pastries and sweet treats. This will be accompanied by your choice of tea or coffee.

Please note, we require 24 hours' notice for our vegetarian, vegan, gluten or nut allergen Afternoon Tea or any other special dietary requirements. Please make a note when booking online or inform us directly and we will be happy to accommodate you.

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Chris

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

We have been for afternoon tea before and each time we have had a lovely experience. The staff are always very friendly and attentive. The room was busier than usual but we were made to feel like we were the only people that mattered, which was very nice. Well done everyone.

Wolff Grill at Titanic Hotel Belfast

4.2

4.2 (627)

£26 to £40

Irish

Belfast

About the restaurant

Winner of 'Hotel Restaurant of the Year' for Ulster and All Ireland at the Irish Hotel Awards 2024.

The Wolff Grill, every visit promises a refined yet casual dining experience in an intimate and relaxed bistro setting. Indulge in luxury dining with our carefully crafted menu, perfect for romantic dinners, family-friendly lunches, or business gatherings.

Savour the finest cuts of meat during our steak night or explore our diverse offerings, including gluten-free options and vegan delights. Whether you're joining us for a pre-theatre bite or a leisurely weeknight dinner, you can elevate every dining experience with us.

Immerse yourself in romance at one of Belfast's most enchanting dining destinations, where waterfront views and our Titanic connection create an ambience like no other. Our locally sourced ingredients pay homage to Northern Ireland's flavours.

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Nichola

Dined 3 days ago

This was my graduation dinner and staff were very helpful and friendly, congratulating me . Food was delicious and and great value

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Christmas Day Lunch at The Wolff Grill

Guru Indian Belfast

4.2

4.2 (33)

£25 and under

Indian

Belfast

About the restaurant

Dear Friends,
We’d like to share a small but important update with you.
After much thought, we’ve decided to step away from our Guru Belfast location. Running two restaurants has been an incredible experience, but with limited time and a strong commitment to quality, we realised we couldn’t give both locations the full attention they deserve.
Guru Indian Cuisine – Newry remains our heart and home — still serving you with the same passionate team, familiar faces, and authentic Indian flavours you love. We’re more focused than ever on delivering the best dining experience possible!

🎁 Good news — we will honour all valid Guru Belfast gift vouchers at our Newry restaurant.
📞 If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at:
📱 Guru Newry Phone Number +442830053659
📧 Email: info@gurunewry.co.uk
Thank you for your continued support — we truly appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you to Guru Newry very soon
Warm regards,
Team Guru Indian Cuisine – Newry 🇮🇳

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Lou ann

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Good food. Not the best Indian I’ve had but well worth the visit. Nice service and ok seating.

Riverside Restaurant and Bar

4.1

4.1 (172)

£26 to £40

Irish

Belfast

About the restaurant

The new look Riverside Restaurant & Bar is located on the ground floor of Hilton Belfast in the heart of Belfast. Every day in Riverside begins with the famous Hilton Buffet Breakfast offering a wide range of international and local breakfast favourites. Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast with panoramic views over the River Lagan from our floor to ceiling windows.
The Dinner service offers the best of local cuisine. We pride ourselves on seasonal changing menus celebrating the very best in local ingredients.

The Belfast Waterfront Hall is right next door making this venue ideal for Pre Theatre dining before attending a show. Pre-Theatre dining is available on show nights.
Groups are welcome with large tables of up to 20 diners. Semi private sections for up to 40 diners available upon request.
The Restaurant is available for private hire every lunch and dinner time for parties of 70 to 150. Contact events.belfast@hilton

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CATHY

Dined 7 days ago

From we sat foot in the Hilton we were greeted very warmly by staff some of them still quite young which was very refreshing, the food was lovely but the soup although very flavoursome was too thin and more like milk, so a bit more texture would have been better. Ambience was amazing

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