Best Restaurants in Belfast

In total, there are 20 award winning restaurants in Belfast, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Belfast? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Belfast is OX (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Stephen Toman serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. OX currently holds 1 Michelin Star and 3 AA Rosettes.

There are currently 2 listed Michelin Star restaurants in Belfast consisting of 2 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 6 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 7 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 6 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Belfast consisting of 1 restaurant holding 3 AA Rosettes, 1 restaurant holding 2 AA Rosettes and 4 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled amidst the beautiful landscapes of the United Kingdom, Belfast, Northern Ireland's energetic capital, grips the hearts of gastronomes with its rich culinary heritage. This thriving metropolis is speckled inconspicuously with a web of scrumptious fare, intertwined with the city's history, that acts as a gastronomic smorgasbord for the discerning palate. The area's history, punctuated by immigration and commercial trade, has cultivated an eclectic patchwork quilt of food cultures, mirrored in its local dining establishments. Once known for its linen mills and shipbuilding, the city proudly wears its foodie credentials today. Over the years, Belfast has evolved into a vital epicentre of the UK's culinary renaissance, a melting pot of innovation where traditional Irish flavours meet world-fusion gastronomy. The city's food story is age-old, marked by the bustling St. George's Market, an enduring food temple where generations of traders have dealt in local produce since the late 19th century. Meanwhile, Belfast's thriving restaurant scene offers a thematic tapestry of experiences, from opulent Michelin-starred venues to rustic cafes harking back to the Irish stew and Ulster fry era. This fascinating array of dining experiences bears testimony to Belfast's remarkable culinary journey from a provincial town to a gastronomic paradise.