Loved it! After checking out Brewbot and sampling a few of their stronger beverages we suddenly…read morecame over all light headed, not sure what happened, but we knew that some hearty grub might help quash the feeling so we headed on to the Ormeau Road where there's plenty of choice. Ambrosia was the first place we walked past and we didn't bother walking any further. Italian food was just what we needed and guess what, it was BYO too! Only £3 corkage per bottle of wine! Ok so less about me and more about Ambrosia; the decor was traditional with prints of Venice and the hills of Naples on the walls. The huge glass front of the building shines light in on the restaurant giving it that clean natural feeling. The waiters were authentic Italians, distinguished chaps, smartly dressed. I did a mini fist pump when I saw them as I then knew Ambrosia was a family business and the food was bound to be good. I wasn't wrong! We went for the Spaghetti Carbonara (we added chicken for £2) and a Vesuvio Pizza (Pepperoni, Jalepenos and chillis). The portions were huge and we decided to share our dishes having half pizza and half pasta, this didn't feel at all out of the ordinary as it would in a posher Italian and not an eyebrow was raised. The Carbonara was full and flavoursome and I didn't even need to add any extra seasoning. Compliments to the chef! The Pizza was doughy and a drenched in toppings - just the way the Italians like it! Ambrosia was amazing - we will definitely be back! BYO is a massive bonus too - a great place to start a night out!

I previously reviewed this place as 4 stars but each time I visit Ambrosia it keeps getting better…read moreand better so I'm upping them to 5 stars. Ambrosia is a lovely little Italian. So far I've had starters of breads, breadsticks, olive oil with luscious balsamic, tapenade, sundried tomatoes and olives. Mains of Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini in a cream white wine sauce, veggie Giardiniera pizza and tonight the amazing Vegetable Calzone. Desserts are luscious too, especially the absolutely delicious tiramisu. It's BYOB wine or beer which is always great and the service is amazing. Staff are lovely and the vibe here is relaxed. Plus Ambrosia serve the best coffee I've had in a very long time. This is an excellent restaurant - I will be back for more evening meals, lunches and desserts!

Food was very good made by an Italian chef. The service was excellent, but it was a pretty quiet…read moreThursday evening. We are from the states, but would definitely return if we came back to Belfast.

Two weeks ago 150 extra special folk were wined and dined at the newly opened Italian restaurant…read morethat is Tony Macaroni at Victoria Square, Belfast. It occupies the prime spot out of all the restaurants in Vic Square, the iconic glass corner tower ( ex Chiquito). Tony Macaroni is a large Scottish (Glasgow) chain of "Real Italian Food" run by Sep Marini. This is the second one in Northern Ireland (after Bangor). I brought my daughter as my plus one, a welcome distraction from AQE preparations!! She was so thrilled and excited as it was a surprise for her. The interior has all been totally refurbished with the main features being the bar and the open kitchen. On arrival we were very warmly met and seated by the Manageress. There was Prosecco on arrival but I opted for the sparkling water and Fanta for my daughter. The menu was very extensive, with lots of mouth watering, Italian named dishes and my daughter immediately spotted the calamari whilst I opted for the Gamberoni (prawns). After a few minutes our dishes arrived and looked incredible. They were big portions!! The squid was juicy and perfectly cooked and the garlic mayo and sweet chilli sauce accompanied them well, whilst the prawns were subtly flavoured with lemon, garlic and white wine and served with sticky rice. It didn't take us long to finish!! Spaghetti carbonara is a firm favourite for my two daughters and for me I love calzone, so I ordered the Americana and my daughter insisted on chips (I tried to dissuade her as I suspected the portions would be large). When the dishes arrived I was certainly right about the big portion sizes!! The carbonara was excellent (my daughters honest opinion!!) and I must say did taste excellent!! The chips were big fat fellows. My calzone was a bit plump round the edges but bursting with filling- the sausage, bacon and ham bursting out along with the tomato, cheese and onion and was tremendous! Alas bellies beat our eyes and we had to stop and leave room for desert!! We asked for the rest to be packed (so no 2 daughter wouldn't feel left out!!). For sweets my daughter chose the white chocolate sundae whilst I was recommended the toffee tablet cheesecake. When they arrived my daughters eyes lit up!! She immediately went to work, like a busy beaver, deconstructing it, peeling back the layers of cone, mint, cream, raspberries, vanilla and strawberry ice cream until the treasure of white chocolate was unearthed at the bottom. Meanwhile my toffee tablet cheesecake, topped with raspberries and blackberries and served with a pot of cream was equally indulgent. "Tablet" I hear you say, it's not medicinal but is what our Scots friends call butterscotch fudge. There were nice chunks on and in the creamy toffee cheesecake. The biscuit base was quite thin and the addition of the pot of cream was maybe too much!! This was all washed down with a cappuccino and hot chocolate. Well we could hardly move after all that!! The food was excellent and service was slick. We were given a nice gift bag containing a glass and bottle of Prosecco (for the wife of course!!) as well as the remains of the spaghetti and pizza (for no 2 daughter). I shall definitely be back with the rest of the family as there are a few dishes I want to try and I love the Presto menu for £5.95 (£6.95 on Sunday) and the breakfasts and the "Go Jimmy style" of having pizza/pasta half/half, a great way to share.

Amazing food as always will definitely be back again amazing starter and main I had brusetta for…read morestarters and the ravioli for my main

This place was recommended to us by another establishment who had closed their kitchen for the…read morenight. What a pleasant surprise, excellent tasting food, I had the linguini and meatballs, pasta was perfectly cooked, marinara spice was tasty, meatballs were plentiful and cooked to perfection. Wait staff was on top of it, very clean place. Many kudos to the manager, she was a rock star, she was making sure her staff was on point and was there to ensure every guest had a great experience and meal, we thanked her personally. Hope she is there on your dining experience there.

So impressed!…read more There's a new addition on the Lisburn Road and it is definitely a welcome one. Il Gusto is a modern Italian that packs a punch. We went for dinner here last week and it couldn't have been better. First up, the decor is modern, confutable and stylist - a delicate balance that's hard to create. It's a relatively small restaurant seating maximum forty people. This small set up creates an intimate dining experience, perfect for couples. The menu is great - there's all the Italian favourites with some additional dishes such as mussels. For starter I went for Caesar salad which came fantastically presented. It was loaded with thinly but bacon and tender chicken. The portion was just enough without being overly filling. A great set up for main. I went for pizza for main and my girlfriend went for tagliatelle so we could mix and match. The pizza was incredible spicy, but that's exactly what I was after. The tagliatelle was great, loaded with chicken and spicy peppers also giving it a real authentic flavour. Although we were full we couldn't resist having dessert. Once again we mixed and matched. I ordered chocolate fudge cake and my girlfriend went for cheesecake. Both delicious. The coconut ice cream was incredible - a must try! I can't recommend Il Gusto enough. You won't be disappointed.

This place could be the Pizza-Off winners 2017 - the pizza was simply delicious! We went for…read morepepperoni, chicken, jalapeño and chill - the best pizza I've tasted. We also ordered the tegatelli pasta with chicken, mushroom and chilli - it was the perfect level of spice - i could have licked the plate clean. The restaurant itself is beautifully laid out, cosy and intimate. The waiting staff were friendly and efficient. I didn't try any of the cocktails on this occasion but I plan to on my next visit. This place gets a full five stars from me - I'm already planning my next visit.

I grew up in the NYC area and in an Italian neighborhood. This was quite possibly the best Italian…read moremeal that I have ever had . I had the seafood linguine. The pasta was done to perfection, the sauce delicious, and there was tons of seafood in it . Service and atmosphere also very good ! I went back two nights later and had the same exact meal , and it was just as good . Oh and the tiramisu was to die for ! I had a nice chat with the manager and we shared a limoncello.

Great service Great food = meatballs, goat salad, and penne…read moretorinsei (?-spelling) Good drinks Great limoncello We'd come back Great atmosphere too!

This is a hidden gem in Belfast!!!! It was amazing. My friend got the house pasta and it was SO…read moregood. Highly recommend. All of us were extremely pleased with our meals and left very happy. It is all homemade and you can tell the chef only produces quality dishes. If you have a hankering for Italian food, check this place out!

Probably the best pizza bases you'll find in town, really tasty, plus these guys are proper Pizza…read moreChefs so there's no milk lurking in these stone baked bases. We had really great veg topped pizzas minus the cheese. So it is possible to get a delicious vegan pizza here, which with a bit of olive oil added was scrumptious. But it would be wonderful to see some vegan cheese and/ or specific vegan pizzas listed on the menu - hopefully these will appear in future. Bella Vita is both a small, beautifully decorated, BYOB restaurant and also a takeaway. There are also a few outside tables and staff are exceptionally helpful. Perfect location for a mate or date night out, especially before heading to the nearby cinema to enjoy a movie.

Once again I ate here as part of a food tour in Belfast. It's an Italian restaurant. We had…read moreappetizers: scampi fritto, fried mozzarella, crispy chicken wings, carbonara arancini. Every thing was cooked to perfection. We were also served limoncello. Service was attentive and quick. The ambiance was chill. There was a rather pub feeling to it. Great food. I recommend.

An extremely good restaurant in Belfast. The food was great. We had a pepperoni pizza that was very…read moregood. The service was good, very attentive wait staff. The ambiance was also good. Very attractive interior. Be sure to try the affogato. That was excellent.

By far the best meal I've had since coming to Ireland! This is conveniently located in St. Ann's…read moresquare. We made a reservation here a couple days ago and were seated quickly. There is a 4 course meal option here where you can get a starter, a pasta, another main entree (+£5 if you get the steak and +£6 if you get the market special fish, which in this case was halibut and was delicious), and a dessert for £46. I got beef carpaccio, beef ragu with papardelle, lamb, and tiramisu + my friends ordered some different dishes so we could all try a little of everything. The food was absolutely amazing! Service was attentive + friendly! It's definitely not cheap, but if you're looking for a good "treat yo'self" option in Belfast, look no further than here!

Group of us got together to catch up and thought we would try Coppi. We had been here last year and…read morethey have since done a renovation. The place has comfortable seating, combination of booths and chairs. It's a very noisy place so if you're going with more than 2 or 3 people it will be difficult to have good conversations. We were well taken care of by several servers that kept water and drinks coming when requested. We started with the Focaccia with olive oil, Cerignola Olives, and Anchovy Toast, Stracciatella & Marinated Peppers. The starters were well received and everything was very good. We then placed our orders, too many to list here, but I had the pea and ham risotto and a companion had the gnocchi. It was requested that the gnocchi only have the tomato sauce but it arrived with the basil and cheese on top. The dish was okay but nothing spectacular. It was offered to remake it but we declined just for lack of time and holding up everyone's dinners. The pea and ham risotto had whole peas and several small slices of ham on it. This dish was like eating a plate of melted cheese with peas thrown in. It was hard to distinguish the risotto from anything else in the dish. The pistachios had a nice toasted flavor to them but the cheese just over powered everything else. Some of the other dishes ordered were the duck ragu (seemed well received), but the beef cheek dishes were not well received and had a number of comments that the quality and flavor wasn't there. From what we recall from last year not only was the restaurant renovated but so was the menu and I think we preferred the old menu. Not sure there will be a return visit if we come back to the city again.

Very cute French inspired diner with wonderful food and drinks and cozy booths. Good service and…read morewas easy to get a booth around 12 pm

The cutest atmosphere with ages brick, chandeliers and orange trees. Absolutely romantic. Had the…read moreChubby Cherub special pizza and it was excellent. The crust was nice and thin and an abundance of toppings. Enjoyed a lovely iced coffee and a beer with it. Great staff as well!

Not a fan of Greens in general, both the Lisburn Road and Ballyhackamore pizzerias disappointed…read more However, thought I'd visit this new Ormeau Road branch with an open mind. My two visits to Ormeau Greens have been polar opposites. First visit a couple of weeks after they opened was impressive - great service, delicious pizza with vegan cheese, tasty dessert in the form of a raspberry chocolate brownie and vegan ice cream. My next visit was abysmal - the pizza was thick, doughy and bland plus service slow and lacklustre - just as with the other Greens branches. What a disappointment! Thought I'd found the one branch of Greens that I liked, unfortunately not...

This is definitely my favourite pizza in Belfast. Love the option to BYOB - makes for a reasonably…read morepriced night out with friends. This location does attract a large number of families, so if you're looking for a quiet romantic restaurant this maybe isn't ideal. A little bit pricier than the big box store pizza places, however in my opinion well worth it- the price is reflected in the fresh ingredients and quality of the pizzas. Delivers really well, also worth checking their website for a Monday-Thursday discount code. Usually available for pick up orders.