7 Spice in Belfast

If I could give the food -1 I would. Do yourself a favour and don’t get the butter chicken. It had no flavour at all and the sauce looked like they mixed a heck of a lot of cream in with water, then boiled the chicken breast and called it a day.

I’ve eaten Indian food at over 100 restaurants in more than 30 countries, and I can honestly say this was one of the most disappointing butter chickens I’ve ever had. It was completely devoid of spice or flavour, more like chunks of chicken drowned in plain cream than a proper curry. There was no depth, no heat, nothing remotely close to what you’d expect from such a classic dish. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Indian flavor. The naan was passable, but that’s the bare minimum you’d expect.

We heard about a famous Bangladeshi restaurant in Northern Ireland from our Uber driver and knew we had to check it out — and wow, it’s the poshest Bangladeshi spot we’ve been to in the UK! When we mentioned we were from Bangladesh, they welcomed us with such warmth and charm. The hospitality was incredible, the food absolutely delicious, and we felt genuinely proud to be there. Special thanks to the lovely owner who even took our photos! Highly recommended if you’re ever in Belfast.

The staff were accomadating as we had no reservation. The staff were quite persistent for our orders. Ordered 1x lamb and 1x chicken as main but got 2 chicken , this was sorted at the end. It's a shame that there was only 7 cubes size of chicken but plenty of sauce. Would be nice if the was more chicken in both. Felt like it was a supermarket sauce with minimal chicken.

The sauce we received was like butter soup with no flavour. It has 4 pieces of chicken. It was partnered with the smallest nann. Very poor dinner - very disappointing.

Six colleagues and I have just had a beautiful meal and drinks at 7spice this evening. We received excellent service and recommendations from Kamal, who chose a selection of really good cocktails, starters and sides for us all to share. He took care of it all and made some lovely choices for us. We all really enjoyed the selection provided which gave us a chance to try something new! Thanks Kamal!!!

I have ordered food by delivery and they accepted the order. Payment done and I got an approximate time. after 10-15 mins when I checked to track delivery, it's showing as order cancelled...I wasn't even notified regarding the cancellation.

We got the lunch deal, great portion size and all the curries were very tasty. Our server Kamal was lovely, very attentive and friendly, he made us feel very welcome! We will definitely go back next time we are in Belfast.

Great food and vibes. Our waiter Kamal was super friendly and efficient. We had the lunch deal. Super tasty and great value. Highly recomend

We ordered chicken tikka masala and chicken korma, pillow rice and plain nan. The tikka massala was gorgeous but the korma was extremely sweet. The rice and nan were very good as well.

If you're fan of bold, vibrant flavours, 7 spice is an absolute must try! Their menu features an incredible variety of dishes that truly showcase the riches of Asian cuisine. The service is friendly and attentive, and the ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for both casual meals and cocktails. We really had a great time with our friends. Can't wait to come here again.

Nicely decorated restaurant with Bangladeshi flair and food. Service extremely attentive and kind. mix of local Irish ingredients and African fusion. Go here to have a dinner in a pleasant atmosphere although prices are a bit too high from my perspective for the food offered

Really nice restaurant in cathedral quarter in Belfast. Food was well presented & of good quality 👍 Halal

We had to wait at least 20 minutes, even though we had a reservation. But the food was definitely worth the wait. I had the paneer Bhuna, with rice and a piece of garlic naan. The sauce was amazing, with a hit of spiciness (but to the minimum). My friend had the kofta with rice and garlic naan. That was amazing as well!

As an Asian and someone from Brum , I can't give this place more than 3 stars overall! The food is not upto Asian standards by which I mean, lacking in spice and authenticity. My jalfrezi needed that extra spice and my friend had the butter chicken but found it too sweet. I can't fault the service though, the chef and staff were friendly and very accommodating. They were going through refurbishment when I visited so can't rate the atmosphere properly.

Llegamos el viernes, antes de lo reservado después de aterrizar temprano. El personal no nos acomodó ningún problema, y era muy atento. Precioso restaurante, incluyendo vajilla / cubiertos que lo hizo parecer especial. La comida era deliciosa, bien presentada, y el personal era atractivo y atento. Realmente contento de que esta fuera nuestra primera experiencia de Belfast brillante.

Great atmosphere with really nice pods you can sit in. The waiters were so lovely and accommodating - overall a great experience thanks!

SERVICIO: ⭐️ Llegamos el sábado con una reserva para 7 : 30 PM... la cola fuera era tan larga que incluso pensé que veníamos en un lugar equivocado, ya que insisten en tener una reserva. Esperamos unos 15 minutos solamente y preguntamos si tenemos una reserva? Nos dijeron que nos diera 5 minutos que más tarde se convirtió en 20 minutos más. alrededor de 19 : 55 la señora se acerca al personal para preguntar qué está pasando, ya que no podíamos estar esperando tanto tiempo cuando teníamos un (POD) reservado. Nos dijeron que NO la cápsula no se puede dar y el sábado a menos de 6 pple y también no hay ninguna reserva registrada. La Sra. estaba cabreada porque habíamos confirmado esa reserva 6 horas antes. Cuando el personal se desplazó, la señora sacó el libro de reservas y vio que nuestro nombre estaba en la reserva y se lo mostramos y se disculparon, entonces nos ofreció una mesa que tomó otros + 15 minutos. ALIMENTOS: ⭐️⭐️ fue promedio. Las chuletas de la lámpara dijeron que venían con su ensalada que era solo medio tomate y cuñas. INODOROS: ⭐️ No estoy seguro de lo que hay, pero llevaría a mis hijos allí. PRECIO: Todavía no entiendo el cargo por servicio, especialmente después de ese tratamiento. Por mencionar que mucha gente estaba muy enojada, ya que también tenían un sistema de reservas. No es la mejor experiencia mientras escribo esto No recomendaré a nadie que vaya allí.

Once again.... superb Thank you.... also lovely touch for wives birthday.... #legends

Seven Spice... más bien Seven Layers of Hell. Llegamos el sábado por la noche forma comida de celebración, con una reserva hecha semanas de antelación y confirmada a mitad de semana. Nos recibieron con una cola sustancial en la puerta, sin orden racional a la vista. Entramos en el restaurante principal para más caos, los clientes caminando murmurando comentarios bajo su aliento, y el personal que evitaría activamente el contacto visual con nosotros y las docenas de otros clientes que esperan. Después de una cantidad incómoda de tiempo, preguntamos si había una mesa disponible ya que teníamos una reserva hecha, para que nos dijeran que estaban llenos. Explicamos que teníamos una reserva confirmada, de nuevo para que nos dijeran que tendríamos que esperar un tiempo no especificado, con al menos otras 5 mesas para sentarse ante nosotros. No se dieron disculpas ni garantías. Decidimos vencer un retiro apresurado, para ahorrar nuestro dinero y cordura. Una experiencia verdaderamente terrible.

An early supper, picked because the reviews seemed good amd we fancied a curry. I'm so glad we did a the food was excellent. We went straight to the mains, a lamb Gost, Natalon chicken, dhal, amd rice and naan. All really tasty, rich, not oily like many curry places. Can highly recommend.

The team did a fantastic job under difficult circumstances tonight. Big respect for the grace and dignity they showed when things went wrong. We will be back next week to see Mani and the rest of the team for the usual great dinner and fantastic service ❤️

Extraordinariamente caro, un entorno sabroso y comida mediocre. Eran 10 libras por un Sprite, 1. 50 más que una pinta de cerveza. La comida era muy promedio en el mejor de los casos y el cargo por servicio del 10 % no estaba justificado. Por un plato y una bebida para 3 personas nos costó £ 95. Los baños eran sucios y los alrededores eran bastante tatty. Hay muchos otros restaurantes alrededor, así que dale un vistazo a este.

This was our first visit. My wife and I. The mixed mini starter was lovely but was only really for 1 person. The cocktail tree of 6 for £40 was good value but there’s a limited choice. The garlic chilli main was disappointing. Not much taste of it. The biriyani was lovely and a good portion. The gunfire chips and nan were very nice too. My only complaint is charging a 10% service charge as there were only 2 of us. Would not rush back.

Me and my colleagues had dinner on a Saturday night. It was very late and yet the manager still accomodate us. Food is okay. Ambience and service is fantastic. Will prolly come back.

Had the best experience here the other night, fabulous service. The decor was just gorgeous and the food delectable. Highly recommend and will 100% be back again.

Friends and myself had a lovely meal on Saturday night in the pod, the service and staff and their attention given to us was excellent. Food very tasty and well presented, first time there and we will certainly be back again. I imagined the pod to be a bit cold but it is well heated and cosy. When leaving the staff came to thank us for coming, this made the end of our evening very appreciated as we chose 7 spice for a night out.

Really good food and is delicious. The staff is very welcoming and very nice. The recommendations by staff are very delicious.

Arrived last night for a birthday treat with friends. Staff very welcoming, food amazing and we were brought a complimentary drink. On our way out, given a hug as we all assured them we’d be back. We were in a pod, which had a lovely atmosphere with heating and music. Lovely restaurant and friendly staff.

We had a meal in a pod on Thursday 16th January 2025,portion sizes are made to look more generous than they actually are,but are Very tasty.We had a Vegan Korma,with Peshawari naan,battered chips,pilau rice and a Chicken madras.All very tasty,but portion sizes are small,and it's expensive especially mains as the cheapest is £15.95,and battered chips are a gimmick.The pods are a novelty with heater and Bluetooth speaker for your own music.

Absolutely vile. Couldn't eat it. Fuming what paid. Kormas was like tasteless cream. Was near vomitting. Rang the place also to manger to complain!! I wish for a refund!!

New year's eve date and the experience was really good absolutely enjoyed it from start to finish food fantastic

Absolutely shocking… Food was no tasty at all (prawns and chicken very chewy and bad smell) So expensive for that type of food, never back again.

I can’t fault our experience dining at 7 Spice last weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed our food and thought the service was fantastic. I’ve seen some reviews stating it was expensive but I didn’t find this to be true at all. The portion sizes are quite generous and at £30 for 6 cocktails, I think you would be hard pressed to find this elsewhere in Belfast these days. We loved the apple martini and would certainly gladly return.

The food was nice, although expensive considering what similar restaurants offer for less. That was expected since the menu is online. What wasn’t expected was for my pregnant girlfriend and I to be rudely asked to move tables without explanation, which we found out was in order to accommodate another group who staff seemed to know, and who had tables moved together, including the two person table we were seated at. This was after being seated, ordering drinks and having received said drinks. We had a reservation for two.

Ordered the food about after 3 didn’t get it till 6.10. They kept just changing the time had ring them where they told me ohh leaving now waited further 20 minutes for the driver to leave wouldn’t minded as much but my lunch became dinner better off ordering some where quicker.

Very nice food and friendly staff - always eager to assist - food very very good- looked after us really well ——————————-

Lovely curries and lovely service 😁

Seated in one of the pods and the staff were very attentive. We order a cocktail tree of 6 but I would not recommend the cocktails.

Great food and service. Very accommodating for us. Manager and staff very helpful

I don't know who gives this restaurant fake 4 ⭐ reviews. Worst experience from Belfast, very bad food.

Asked for there recommendation for a starter and they charged us £84 for ‘Indian tapas’

So enjoyed our meal for 2 plus our wee dog! The food is Bangladeshi, with an international twist, and is delicious. Great value too

We had a lovely meal 10/10 as has been our previous experiences. The location is in one of the nicest areas of Belfast for a meal out. As previously stated the meal was lovely but it must be noted the staff are also excellent again 10/10. Lovely and friendly and very helpful and pleasant and seem to be genuinely happy at their work. One thing which is disappointing they don’t sell poppadoms. This is the main reason we don’t visit more frequently. Price ways for those that are interested it’s roughly £40 per head for a starter and main and 2 soft drinks and coffee afterwards.

Food arrived cold not a happy customer

We tried to have lunch here, having chosen the sharing lunch (4 curried 2 rice to share) £11.95pp served Mon-Thurs until 4pm as advertised in their website and on the current board outside the restaurant. It was Thursday 1pm. They said they don’t serve that, and offered us a more expensive menu. After asking again for the menu they were advertising, and being told they don’t serve it, we left and dined elsewhere.

This family owned business is outstanding. The owner is personal and has more than one restaurant in Belfast. The food was fabulous and his personal attention along with the staff was wonderful. The pods are a nice touch (he built them during (Covid). A definite stop - make it personal and say hello.

Nice spot. Best part is the awesome outdoor pods, great spot for your meal! You also get to play your own music, which is a great touch. Food is nice, but I think you can find better for that price.

Ordered at 4pm, estimated for 6:30-7pm but didn't show up until 9:20pm. I contacted support at 7:30pm and didn't get a response until 8:40am today. I had to order from somewhere else and was denied a refund after I was told there were no drivers.

Received wrong order, called, chef laughed when told, another man on line then asked me for my card number to "process refund" (wouldn't accept my account number/sort code) and told me to go to Just Eat. Never ordering from here again

We were there yesterday for lunch (the 4 rowdy ladies) and we were excited to be seated in a pod I have to say everything was excellent the food was divine - best onion bhajis Service was amazing all the staff very knowledgeable and friendly and the cocktails were great too Lunchtime menu was 2 courses for £19.95. Which is an absolute bargain for the quality of food Highly recommended and cannot wait to go back

Curry is delicious along with some side they added. Only thing i prefer the white pula rice theirs is yellow so its not the same flavour/taste

It was difficult to choose because they had so many great options! What we did order was delicious and would definitely eat here again

Tasty and really great delivery time

The paneer rogan josh was below average with no salt or any flavour. Chicken bhuna was average but not woth the price at all. The drinks were also below average. For sevice when I asked to pack the leftovers, I got told to do it myself with a very rude attitude. Overall worst experience. Never coming back here and wont recommend anyone to come too.

the food was freezing cold and absolutely horrible and uneatable. i tried phoning the restaurant but no answer. i did not contact Just Eat because i have heard so many bad reviews regarding there customer service and that they will do nothing about this.

Food was delicious, lovely relaxed atmosphere , we didn't want to leave as background music was so good! Service was second to none! Will definitely be back the next time we visit Belfast.

Food was cold on arrival, items were missing. Beware, we were asked to re order something and spend more, for the restaurants mistake

Every thing was like soup , I don’t know what one item even was the worst Indian I’ve had why is a curry not drier always thin soup

I just love, love, love coming to this wonderful Bangladeshi restaurant. The food, staff and surroundings are just fabulous. Always make us feel so special. Please do not confuse this very special restaurant with an Indian restaurant. There is no comparison and this is the reason we always come back to it.

I can’t say enough about this restaurant it is simply amazing food service atmosphere is 100%

This was a really great curry - a delicious peshwari naan (one of the best) and a very saucy curry… exactly what you want!!

Interesting place with pods to have a very intimate meal. The food was very good and the service too. The portions were a little small for the price.

Absolutely loved this restaurant! Visited with family for a birthday meal out and we were in one of the outdoor pods. Very unique experience and we loved having our own privacy and could play your own music through the speaker. Staff were very attentive and friendly and the food was absolutely delicious and fresh!! Fantastic meal, cocktail tree was a lovely added touch and food was 5 star quality in our opinion. Would highly recommend and we would definitely return. Thank you.

Who has to add spice to a vindaloo, 1st and last time ordering, disappointing

Amazing food and drinks & the pods are fab! Friendly & welcoming staff.

food late, Luke warm, tasteless, and couldn't tell what side what what because it was all such an appealing mess.

Absolutey stunning!!! Fabulous service with a smile and amazing food!! Thankyou so much definitely will remember this restaurant for years to come!!

Amazing meal and service. Can’t wait to be back

One of the best South Asian restaurant in town. I have been here a couple of times and the service is always excellent along with the food. It tastes just like home. We recently celebrate our work Diwali dinner here and not one person left the place disappointed. The food was delicious, plenty of options, especially for vegetarians and they went above and beyond with their service, which is rare to find nowadays. Not only that but they accommodated our requirements as best as they could. We had a lovely night and we will definitely be returning.

Excellent Service, the loveliest staff, warm, friendly, and professional. The food was excellent, and the pod so warm and cosy. I'd recommend a visit. Thanks to the Staff. 🌟

VERY Disappointing. Read the reviews,booked a table, arrived..it is a very average restaurant. They seem to LOVE big groups who can pay a premium for the 'pods' outside...inside is very mediocre, we saw a couple walk away from the table they were offered ( next to toilet door) another man on his own asked to move as he was too hot( under the heater) and was told no other tables..( at the time.. 2 of us, a single lady and no one else.) We asked if we could sit in a pod...to be told that one would be available "soon " and we would be moved.....then a group of 6 arrived..no booking and they were given the booth! Anyway. Food was reasonable, service average, prices far too high. Would certainly NOT recommend. Think they have first time diners who read the reviews and therefore won't be returning so couldn't care less about customer service. Overpriced. This was a visit on Monday, so goodness knows what Friday/Saturday are like! But no doubt this is a 'one off' 🙄

This was easily the best meal out I have had in the last year. The food was beautifully presented. The service was outstanding. Everything was fresh, flavoursome and interesting! Look forward to another visit soon. Highly recommended.

Best Indian, highly recommend. Ate in a pod, lovely & warm & added to the atmosphere.

Good quick and friendly delivery service. Lovely food and still warm when delivered.

Good portion size but the food was disappointing, pilau rice was completely bland and the tikka masala sauce just tasted of pure sugar. Wasn’t expecting it to be spicy but it was like having a dessert there were no other flavours to it

The food was excellent, the recipes have slightly changed since last time we ordered but it was even better.

Bridge NI charity had their volunteer appreciation evening at Seven Spice tonight, what a lovely evening made very special by the staff in Seven Spice, could not have asked for better food, service and kindness. Thank you so much.

Visited for a birthday dinner. Food is amazing. Staff friendly & helpful with describing meals

We tried this Indian after reading the reviews...wished we hadnt! The food was edible, not delicious, not very flavoursome! The black lentils, which we usually enjoy, were really watery and not good, we left most of it, around £18 worth! The restaurant was busy but the management didnt seem to be able to cope and were fussing about! The waiting staff were friendly and efficient. Such a shame, great situation could be so much better!

Butter chicken was too sweet, lamb rogan Josh was decent, dal makhani is not authentic as it was more of a plain daal. Dishes were definitely more westernised than authentic Indian cuisine.

An incredible experience from start to finish! The butter chicken was absolutely superb—rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced. It was hands down the best I've had in a long time. But what made the experience even better was the service. The owner and our waitress were so attentive, friendly, and genuinely warm. They made sure we had everything we needed. It’s rare to find a place with both amazing food and such exceptional service, but Seven Spice nailed it. I’ll definitely be back for more!

First time to 7 Spice and will not bethe last. Excellent atmosphere, food, ambience, and service. I know I can be a critique, but 7 Spice is the One to go to in Belfast. Superb. We will see you soon.

Despite the website showing fully booked we phoned anyway as it was close to our apartment and looked and smelt wonderful! We managed to get in, and the experience made more special by being seated in a pod. We could play our own music as mentioned in other reviews. The service was excellent, the whole team were polite and friendly. Special mention for Mani and Kami! The food....none of us had experienced Indian starters quite like these, traditional but with a twist and delicious, fresh and clean tasting if that makes sense! The main courses and sides were equally fantastic. We had our best meal here during our four day break in Belfast and would definately recommend.

Good food with amazing environment and friendly service

Lovely choice of dishes. Not as good as if you sit in but still a good selection! Lots of paneer in the curry and the lamb biryani is yum! Curry sauce is a bit thin for me, I prefer a thicker sauce but probably just my personal taste. Super quick delivery! Happy customers!

This was a special experience. We were seated without reservations in one of the pods outside. Service was prompt and efficient. We were offered drinks, starters and / or meals quickly but not rushed. Our pod had a separate heater if we were cold and a separate blue tooth for music we would prefer to hear. All waiters (Luthfur) was attentive and co staff made sure we were all taken care of. Food was well spiced and generous. An order could be shared easily and staff was gracious to suggest accompaniments. We ordered several dishes and we were not disappointed by any. The only sad thing was having too much food to finish or take his with us

The staff were very attentive and seated us in a pod, which was a nice surprise as a couple out for dinner. Our orders were taken quickly and we had our drinks and starters within 15 mins of arriving. The cocktails were strong and really nice. The food was even better. Good portion sizes and lots of choice for meat eaters or vegetarian! Overall a lovely place for dinner.

Naan bread not cooked and no garlic … chicken tough and not nice … no condiments etc would never order again - money wasted as thrown out

Great service amazing food with beautiful little pods to sit in outside. Manager friendly and helpful. With complimentary Baby Guinness at the end of our meal. Well worth a visit if in the Cathedral Quarter.

Quality food really nice , fast and friendly service , lovely restaurant and easy to get to location wise

Beautiful food, very courteous courier.

Fabulous food , beautiful surroundings and the staff couldn't do enough for you . We got one of the pods and it was brilliant. Would recommend this place to anyone. We will be back again soon .

Service was good. Food was very sweet and Western style. Would not recommend if you like a real flavour. Should be called No Spice.

Seven spice was more like no spice. Super sweet everything. Lamb was soft & chicken was dropped onto sweet sauce. I wouldn't recommend to anyone for service or food. When we provided feedback the manager literally changed the subject. The waiter was apologetic but seemed to get into trouble providing our feedback. Poor all round. Waste of money.

Food was good and delivery time good also.

One of the best Indians of our lives and also dog friendly (which is super rare in Ireland) in their great pods where we felt very good and sheltered from the Irish bad weather! Unbeatable quality/price with the menu served between noon and 4 p.m., go there with your eyes closed, you will not be disappointed!

Great place, amazing food. I would highly recommend. The staff here are so attentive no matter how big or small the booking is. We had the pod for a group of 8 and it worked perfect for us! The food was amazing and the atmosphere made it even better.

One of the best restaurants I have eaten in for some time. Made to feel very welcome.

Manager and staff were friendly and the service was very good. We were in a rush to catch our flight ✈️ and the service was done pretty fast. Thanks to the chef. All the food was good. Would recommend the Handi biryani.