Coppi Restaurant. Saint Anne's Square · 4.5★ (2,091 reviews)
The Ginger Bistro. 68-72 Great Victoria St · 4.7★ (1,255 reviews)
The Lantern Restaurant. 58 Wellington Pl · 4.7★ (1,209 reviews)
Holohan's Pantry. 43 University Rd · 4.7★ (1,137 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
The Crown Liquor Saloon. Great Victoria Street · Traditional pub — A gaslit National Trust Victorian gin palace with snug booths — an institution for a pint and Irish stew.
St George's Market food stalls. May Street · Street food / local — Weekend market with everything from Belfast baps to global street food and live music.
Established Coffee. 37 Talbot St · 4.6★ (1,886 reviews)
Oh Donuts & Coffee. 55 Upper Arthur St · 4.8★ (433 reviews)
TRAIT Coffee. 14 College Square E · 4.9★ (308 reviews)
Brew & Bake. 489 Lisburn Rd · 4.7★ (357 reviews)
Fine dining & Michelin
OX. Oxford Street (waterfront) · Modern Irish tasting — Belfast's Michelin-starred flagship, championing hyper-seasonal local produce with a tasting-menu focus.
Deanes EIPIC. Howard Street · Fine dining — Michelin-recognised fine dining from the city's best-known chef, Michael Deane.
The Muddlers Club. Cathedral Quarter (Warehouse Lane) · Modern Irish — Michelin-starred, tucked down an alley; assured seasonal cooking in a buzzy open kitchen.
Six By Nico Belfast. 23 - 31 Waring St · 4.6★ (1,715 reviews)
The Muddlers Club Restaurant. 1 Warehouse Ln · 4.8★ (734 reviews)
OX Belfast. 1 Oxford St · 4.7★ (841 reviews)
Deanes Meat Locker. 28-40 Howard St · 4.4★ (1,149 reviews)