Bennett's Bistro

We tried here a few times before writing this review just to be sure. It's spectacular. There really aren't many restaurants operating on this level in Belfast, and none in the east. The menu is compact (four starters, four mains, couple of desserts) but everything on it (we've tried most of it now) is really top notch - this is not country dining with massive portions though if you're expecting three onion rings on top of half a cow. Good selection of wines (including off menu) and the music choices also excellent. They'll also knock up some bangers and mash for the smaller guests. It's hard to find anything to complain about, other than it seems to be a local secret so far and a bit quiet a times. Which, given the quality and the fact that the pre 6pm deal is one of Belfast's great bargains, I can't imagine staying the same for long.

A (relatively) new restaurant in foodie East Belfast that doesn't fail to impress. The menu is tight, which contributes to the quality and consistency of the balanced and flavoursome food - the kind of food that can only be described as yummy and worthy of plate-licking. We didn't, but instead used the tasty chips to scrape our plates. Worthy of an extra mention are the Comte gougeres and the chocolate delice, and the front-of-house team who are professional and friendly. Well done all.

We have visited this fab restaurant twice now for dinner and both times have been amazing! The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, giving excellent advice about the menu. The food is exquisite, with excellent wine choices to go with it. Not to mention the wonderful cocktails to finish off the evening (they do a very fine negroni, just ask!). Can’t wait for our next visit!

Group of six and we are all raving about how fantastic the food and service was. It was so good that we are going back again this Friday! The food was perfectly cooked and seasoned and the presentation was beautiful. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Cocktails fab too. If you haven’t been yet just go ahead and book - you’re in for a treat!