Eating in Northern Ireland's Capital City

Belfast is alive when it comes to food. If Belfast City has mesmerized you with its culture and architecture, then food is something you will love. The city takes pride in its culinary arts, especially some of the freshest seafood that has exceptional flavor. The local restaurants are buzzing with people who have a lot to offer to the insatiable eater. The food is amazing in Belfast, from fine dining, brasseries and bistros to gastro pubs, cafes and coffee shops. These food stations are easily accessible when you go to Belfast City Airport service for car hire.

Here are our picks for the best places to eat in Belfast:

Award Winning Places to Eat

Dean EIPIC Restaurant

A Michelin-starred restaurant, just eighteen months after it opened. The food can be intoxicating and imparts a rustic flavor. Must-eat dishes like Lamb Breast with Garlic, Soy and Honey and Langoustine with Asparagus, Endive and lardo. To get a good sample of McKenna's work, one can indulge in the nightly tasting menu, with bargains for three courses and a thoughtful wine pairing. Visit this location by booking a car rental Belfast City Airport service.

OX

The Ox is an award-winning restaurant overlooking the River Lagan. The style of this Michelin-starred restaurant is casual, the decor is laid back and the space buzzes with energy from the open kitchen. The OX menu is designed to showcase everything seasonal with a focus on fresh vegetables, fish and venison and fine cuts of beef. Head Chef Stephen Toman continues to wow foodies with his impeccable food and wine pairings with Front of House Ellen Kerlok.

Home Restaurant

The home restaurant is a winner of the Michelin Bib Gourmand with Head Chef Ben Arnold (Great British Menu, Great Britain Olympic Team) for the past six years. They have created an extensive menu of all time favorite dishes using fresh and seasonal products from Ireland as the restaurant appreciates the importance of a nutritious and healthy diet. The home is in Wellington Place, a minute walk from the reception center and Belfast City Hall and is therefore easily accessible by car. So, be sure to book your car rental at Belfast City Airport before planning your city tour.

SHU

SHU is a local favorite and has won numerous accolades over the years, including Food & Wine Magazine's Best Restaurant in Ulster Award and the AA Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence. SHU - the ancient Egyptian god of atmosphere - sits on a fine Victorian terrace on Belfast's stylish Lisburn Road. The space features a basement cocktail bar, the main ground floor restaurant complete with a theater-style kitchen, and a private dining room located on the first floor. Materials such as dark wenge wood and leather have been incorporated to give the SHU a contemporary style. It also has a bright spot with lots of natural light.

Belfast is a charming city and there are some epic restaurants upstairs that are worth visiting. So, plan your visit and take car rental Belfast City Airport service for a comfortable to and fro within and outside the Capital city.