Cyprus Avenue in Belfast

Was in today for lunch was absolutely disgusting and wont be returning back 3 scallops for 11 quid ive never seen scallops as small and totally tastleless ordered mussels for main most of them werent even open so couldnt eat them and the ones that were open tasted off my husband had the chicken with chorizo and it was all just threw together on a plate just looked like a big mess very poor presentation we went during covid and had a bad meal but thought we would try it again big mistake food was horrible definetely wouldnt return

Cyprus Avenue is hands down my favourite place for a Sunday lunch in East Belfast. The menu, presentation, service, ingredients are creative, fresh and flawless. Seafood and vegan options are spot on. My celiac friend has never had any issues with GF and DF options. Coffee is great with dairy free alternatives. I love their outdoor seating on a sunny day. Honestly, it's a joy to be there from 'hello' to 'see you soon'. Roadside parking is the only little thing I could do without; it's hard to find a spot nearby on a busy day. Five stars overall. (Sorry, no pics atm. I'm always so excited to eat there that I dig in straight away. I'll have to remember to take some photos next time :)

Enjoyed the burger & parmesan truffle fries. Service was good my friend was able to enjoy something new through staff recommendation

Love this place! Always great food and great service!

Just had my birthday dinner in Cyprus Avenue and I've just eaten the best stake I've had for ages. Staff were lovely Couldn't recommend this place enough 5 stars

Friendly, helpful staff. Nice food.

Great first visit! Great food and superb service for the six of us. Scallops, ribs, duck, venison and chicken. Cocktails and drinks spot on. Thank you.

Great food, service was good too.

Can't say anything bad about this place. The staff goes beyond for good service, the food is always top quality and the vibe is great!

Nice laid out large restaurant with some great breakfast options.

I've eaten here a few times and the experience has always been mildly disappointing. On my last visit I had the "classic" lamb kofta flatbread, which consisted of 1 (one) small (~7cm) lamb kofta on a not very fresh flatbread, with assorted veg etc. There was <£1 worth of lamb on the plate, so for £18 that seems like very bad value. I love that they have Baked Alaska on the menu, but even for me who has a very sweet tooth, the meringue has too much sugar and is too dense.

Everything was a 10/10. Food was unbelievable, genuinely one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Service was amazing we were celebrating 6 years and the lovely team provided some Prosecco and a starter on the house, super nice and not expected. Can’t wait to come back here soon.

Flavoursome traditional breakfast freshly prepared, and served in generous portions. Delicious coffee. Welcoming and highly responsive service.

Went for my partners birthday dinner. Staff were so sweet and friendly, they took great care of us! Atmosphere was fantastic, I’d really recommend the outside seating as it was fully heated and very cosy. I can’t recommend enough! Loved the cocktails (the pear drop martini is a must!), the starters were fantastic and the portions were generous. Thanks very much CA for making my partner’s birthday special

We enjoyed a nice meal here, although service was a bit spotty at times, and a couple of dishes were a bit of a miss. We shared the peach and goat cheese bread to start, which was excellent. We also shared a crab claw special which was quite good, but a bit difficult to eat because the claws are cooked in a sauce that made them very slippery and difficult to crack. The taste was excellent, however. My wife loved the place fish special that she ordered, and it was tender, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. However, I ordered the fillet mignon special, and although told it would be prepared medium rare, it was closer to well done, with no pink to be found, which was a bit disappointing. We finished with caramel Madelines which unfortunately were lacking in flavor or texture. Overall, a decent meal, but not one of our best from our trip.

Waited to be seated by staff for sometime for breakfast, staff seemed overwhelmed with work and not even that busy and with a queue forming behind me I left if they couldn’t cope pay more staff left on my previous visit for the same reason won’t be back went to Neil’s hill like night and day in my opinion.

Went for 3 courses and a glass of wine for £35. It's was great value with great food.

Very good service and food :)))

Great place, good food but the front of house staff made it....very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.

Everything was very good, elaborate, delicious food and good service.

Had an absolutely lovely meal with my family. The service was really nice, and efficient, even managing to move our reservation around as circumstances changed. Deserts were also a bit yummy 😊. Thank you xx

Probably one of the worst meals ever. Don't know what the big hype is about Ballyhackamore restaurants? Only that we were out for a colleague's leaving do I would have sent my food back. Will never be back

Don’t often write reviews but the food and service tonight more than warranted it. The staff at Cyprus Avenue went above and beyond to make our visit special - including a birthday board for my partner. The Sunday roast was gorgeous - one pal said it was the best he’s ever had. Thanks again for making our Sunday.

We went for the Sunday roast. It was really good food and they had a musician too who played pop songs on his acoustic guitar. Family friendly - somewhere you could take your granny.

Just delish! We throughly enjoyed both specials of the night: perfectly tender, filet mignon with the most delicious rich dark sauce that I cannot describe, other than to say delightful. Small curried shrimps on the side and a medley of root vegetables. Oh, and the crispy-topped side of potatoes au gratin. So very good! My friend enjoyed her monkfish with vegetable and tomato medley. This review does not do the place justice…. We saw another table with the biggest cheeseburger you can imagine and mussels, which all looked great. If we were only locals, we would have the chance to come back! The service was terrific and we thank the nice young lady for calling a taxi for us!

Food average meat not filleted leaving fat and gristle, service slow, music loud leaving conversation difficult.

The place is dirty. The original spot they gave us was covered by strong urine smells. Seat was dirty, load of crumbs on it. Menu was dirty, crumbs everywhere. The jar of water we were given, lots of black and red/orange bits in it, one red bit looked like chili? they didn't even clean the place or dishes properly...really put me off... Didn't drink the water and ordered still water instead. Two water glasses, one was dirty so we shared one glass. Food was soso. Not much of taste however service was good. But I will not go back. Can't stand the dirty

We went for a lunch and literally can’t fault anything. The food was great, lovely interior and friendly staff and all very well priced. We had fish and chips with spicy crushed lentils (best I’ve ever had) and my wife had a steak sandwich with lyonnaise potatoes. Desserts were amazing - Baked Alaska with mango and coconut and madeleines with butterscotch sauce and salted caramel ice cream. Great place and would highly recommend.

Black floaty bits in my fanta orange (waitress did give me a new one when I said). Partner & I got the burgers & it wasn't the best (no chilli jam as described in the menu). Good service from the staff. But overpriced for the quality of food we received. Wouldn't rush back

Definitely won't be back small menu, small portions, big prices. Staff ignored specific food requests. Restaurant certainly does not live up to the name Cyprus Ave

Have heard great things about Cyprus Avenue and they did not disappoint. Had the Boneless Beef Ribs with a side of steamed vegetables, the meat was tender and tasty, and I would recommend the vegetables as they accompanied the meat lovely (be warned the juice from the veg may overflow and make a complete mess). For dessert was the Baked Alaska (coconut and mango), perfectly light to round the meal off. The service and atmosphere was relaxed and slightly helped by the gorgeous weather. Only downside was trying to get napkins after the spillage of the vegetables as it went unnoticed by the servers.

Interesting menu of food one wants to eat!

We enjoyed the meals we had here. There only thing that brought down the rating was the small tables and uncomfortable seating.

Amazing turkey and stuffing dinner with all the trimmings.

Good food small menu to choose from good service

We had dinner this evening to celebrate two family birthdays. The meal was delicious & food arrived in a timely manner. Our waitress was wonderful & very attentive. She also brought us a ‘happy birthday’ dessert platter which was such a lovely touch. We’ve dined at CA a lot before but will definitely be back. Thank you

Lovely spot for brunch and dinner. Food was delicious. Relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff. Such a treat!

Not impressed with the quality of the food, or the price charged. Not enough staff to cover customer needs

Great place, fabulous food, great staff.

Had brunch here. Good choice on the menu. Friendly service. Great food and nice surroundings

Excellent meal, went for partners birthday, let them know it was a special event in the hope we'd get a quieter table, not only did we get that they left her a birthday card on the table, a glass of bubbly and an amazing platter of cakes at the end of the meal. Food was delicious, beautifully presented, service was exceptional attentive without being overbearing. Whole experience was top notch. Thank you

Delicious food and friendly service!

Been planning to go here for ages and finally got the opportunity yesterday. It didn't disappoint, in fact it was so good we will definitely be back. We are both vegetarian but the vegan menu was extensive. Obviously they have taken the time to think it out carefully and offer vegans something other than your usual curry or baked potatoe! We had the mixed bread to start, my partner had the vegan burger and I opted for the Dahl, washed down with a glass of Rioja, then we just had to share the baked Alaska with a delicious coffee. Although it was quiet when we were there I imagine the place would be busy in the evening and at weekends. The service was great with pleasant smiley staff and the music was good too and just at the perfect volume. Definitely will come back here of an evening with friends and family. Another excellent restaurant to add to our list.

Had a lovely relaxed lunch here with friends and my baby. They gave us a nice bright table with space for the buggy. Decor is nice and the outdoor area looks oerfect for sitting out with cocktails! Good value steak sandwich special, which was delicious. Staff attentive and friendly. Will definitely come back for brunch or lunch again. Thank you!

Went today for late lunch early dinner. Asked the waitress about other options as we were only given a specials menu and a fixed 3 course menu. She rolled her eyes but got us the other menu. After seeing the Al a carte i Ordered roast beef and the wife had half roast chicken. The food came on side plates. Id plate up sandwiches at home on the same plates. The chicken must have been only a few weeks old as it was a very small half. The roast beef was pathetic. 4 bite size pieces, a couple of pieces of beetroot and carrot with a small Yorkshire pudding on top. Everything was plastered in a bad tasting even worse looking gravy. Wife was on water as we were seated outside in the sun, our choice , and it felt like being on holiday, and I had a large coke. 50 quid for 2 kids portion mains and a glass of cake. And to come away still hungry added insult to injury. Been once but sorry to say won't be back. Had better in back street greasy spoons for a 10er each.

The best burger I've had in a very long time. Would recommend

It looked very nice going in. Unfortunately we had to wait over an hour for our meals which were preordered. During that wait two different groups of us were dripped on by the roof. I ordered duck which was seared on the outside but raw on the inside. Not a doneness gradient but raw, scarcely warm. Having a reduced immune system I was worried about catching a cold or flu from my outing but could have got salmonella from the meal itself.

We were a group of four and had a really good time there. The dishes were really good. We particularly enjoyed the varied salads and vegetables, which accompanied the squid and tomahawk respectively. A big plus compared to comparable restaurants. For dessert, I had a mango Alaska, which was good. Cyprus Avenue is definitely recommended.

It was my husbands birthday and we had a surprise brunch for him at Cyprus Avenue . The staff were incredibly attentive and treated us so well with complementary mimosas and dessert board . They even gave my husband a birthday card ! The food was delicious: I highly recommend the waffles , ham and roasted pineapple ! Portions were so generous and THE TEA WAS HOT : this seemingly is a difficult thing to do in restaurants ! 😂 Thank you all 😊 We ll be back !

One of the most horrible places I’ve ever been to. I wouldn’t recommend it.

Been wanting to try Cypress Avenue for a while now. Certainly worth the wait! Amazing food with such beautiful flavours and variation on the menu. We were all massively impressed. Will definitely be back to this absolute gem of a restaurant.

It was a birthday celebration and we were served complimentary proseca and a birthday card. 🎂 The meal was lovely too.

Really good food, and the smoked cocktail was amazing.

We are a vegan family and I have to say the vegan menu at CA is amazing. I had the pistachio nut roast and it was probably one of the best vegan meals I have ever had. The flavours were incredible. My husband had the burger which he said was delicious and we topped it all off with a mouthwatering chocolate tart and ice cream. The service was also great and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this wee gem of a place to anyone

91 st birthday Made it very special Cypress Avenue Card Lovely drinks Happy birthday board with sweet treats Placed use in quiet area with music low so we could talk

Great place, with great food and service. Thoroughly recommended.

Food was very bad got ribs that were burnt and bbQ sauce did not taste like bbQ and beer batter fish was not good and the desert we got was off very bad experience sorry

Fantastic breakfast, brunch selection. Great service and really nice environment.

We had a birthday breakfast at Cyprus Avenue and it exceeded our expectations! They were flexible with the menu for the children, brought us complimentary drinks AND a beautiful fudge board and dessert. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. We will be back!

We had a joint family birthday breakfast and the staff went over and above and exceeded expectations. Treated like A-listers and the fact that it was ‘ just breakfast ‘ makes it all the more impressive. Some Spot!!!

Zero acknowledgement from staff while we were waiting to be seated. When we were finally escorted to an outside sheltered corner area (that had multiple heaters on and blankets at every seat) we were given a table that went down hill. Literally! The waitress didn't seem to care when I pointed this out. She handed us slices of bread. We asked for side plates and got saucers! Starters came out cold and the soup nearly spilled out of the bowl due to the incline, no joke! It was like the starters were sitting out for some time. At this stage all 4 tables around us had left. It was really cold the kids had coats on and we had blankets covering us. When the waiter came back we said this, he said if we wanted to move but when we turned round the mains had already arrived! The Mains: Cold! Salty and ham was as thin as packed sandwich ham but hard and crispy! Beef was raw. No sauce on the chicken. They had all been sitting prepped for sometime. After half finishing the mains the staff had forgotten about us (or just too embarrassed to come near us in the artic)! We had to go and ask for the deserts which took forever to arrive and I think if Poundland sold Eton mess it would have been better! It was gritty and old and an extremely small portion (then again no one finished it, it was that bad) cheese cake wasn't any better. When the rain started the ceiling also started leaking! We just decided to pay and leave at this stage. The waiter did not have the decency to look us in the eye, ask how our meal was or even a thank you and have a nice evening, or her knew better. The front of house however was pristine, tables clear even music, not like where they had seated us where the tables were still dirty from the previous customers. They were greedy trying to cram so many people in on 1 night and not able to cope! The menu is deceiving. It is worded extremely badly. Prawn cocktail and Wheaton translates to half a glass of mushy prawns with a slice of mashed avocado and no seasoning and a cracker style Wheaton It's not Wheaton bread and there is no rosé sauce you traditionally expect with a prawn cocktail! Waste of money and a lot at that! The only good thing was the company.

Can't stop coming back. Best food in Belfast area in my opinion, every dish is 10/10. Warm friendly service too

We went for the Mother’s Day set menu lunch. First thing sat down and we got given bellinis and fruit salad instead of the bread for the lunch menu and had to ask for it to be changed, this was at 12:30 so I believe brunch was over. I got a starter and the salad had a bug in it which I had to be asked to be replaced. When the starter plates were being taken, cutlery was dropped over 2 members of our table, leaving food and stains on their clothes. This is when we had to ask for a different server. 3/4 of the desserts came out and we asked again for the last dessert and it never arrived. We were given what we believed to be complimentary Prosecco for the trouble but when we went to pay this had been added to our bill. We had to ask for this £36 charge to be removed as we never asked for this. The dessert was also removed as we never received it and we were ready to leave. £150 for 4 for terrible service. As a returning customer I am beyond disappointed in what ruined a Mother’s Day meal and will never be returning. Can get better service for a lot cheaper most other places in Belfast.

Went for a breakfast and it was lovely, it was my first time in it 😋 so relaxing and I loved the decor I will be back again

Not to be mistaken with Cypress Hill

Was at CA on a Monday for dinner , lovely interior. Food was class , but pricey but not bad for a one time visit . Service was good too . Would need more dessert and starter options in the menu .

I had a lovely evening here having dinner and drinks with friends. The quality and presentation of the food was excellent. The atmosphere was contemporary and relaxed. Service was friendly and efficient. Booking in advance is essential as this is a popular place. I would highly recommend a visit.

Very good for breakfast. Service also very good. Good experience

A really fab place, with amazing food (choices for everyone), fantastic service (laid back, friendly, but on it) and a chilled atmosphere. Would highly recommend a visit.

Drop in for a quick bite to eat food very good , friendly staff,

Wonderful evening in Cypress Avenue. First time visiting but very impressed with the food, service and atmosphere. Had the 4 course valentines menu which was phenomenal. Will certainly be back.

Lovely eating experience with the most AMAZING cheese board ! Oh my it’s just worth a visit for the cheese !! I have to say thought the burger and ribs were also very tasty and a great wine list to make for a wonderful eating experience

Lovely eating experience with the most AMAZING cheese board ! Oh my it’s just worth a visit for the cheese !! I have to say thought the burger and ribs were also very tasty and a great wine list to make for a wonderful eating experience

We had a lovely evening and the good was excellent.

Good food and service, would visit again

First time there, great food & service.

Food is amazing here! The prices are reasonable for the portion sizes and is worth every penny! The whole restaurant is beautiful and has outdoor seating which appears as if you're inside the restaurant, absolutely beautiful and warm! Would definitely come back

Had a beautiful meal here last week with colleagues. They were able to amend the fish and chips to gluten free and it was delicious. Flaky fish and all packed with flavour 💜

I think if this restaurant changed its menu a wee bit it could attract a lot more customers in that area just saying

Interesting and unique menu with beautifully presented dishes, cozy atmosphere and friendly staff.

Amazing food and ambiance. Would defo reccomend

An old school pal of mine lives and works in Edinburgh; his native city, however, is Belfast. He comes over to Belfast regularly, and we meet usually for dinner at Ballyhackamore. Despite the seasonal weather I cycled over to Cyprus Avenue restaurant and met my chum for Christmas dinner. It was very busy, so it had been prudent to reserve a table. This was my first visit, and the experience was very enjoyable: staff amicable; service attentive; food and drink very good, too. We had French onion soup, turkey dinner, followed by plum pudding. The soup was delicious and well seasoned; the turkey succulent. I look forward to returning.

Came with my wife to celebrate my birthday -she mentioned at the time of booking it was for a celebration. Staff were so friendly and their attention to detail was exemplary, they couldn’t have been nicer. I even got a complimentary drink/candle with birthday greeting on my pudding. Really made me feel like an individual and not just a number at Christmas. The kind of hospitality I thought was long gone. Thank you

Annual Christmas meal out with the husband was lovely. The French onion broth was so yummy i could of had it for mains and dessert. Thank you CA for a lovely meal and Happy Christmas to you all 🎅🎄 x

Christmas lunch, service was efficient and staff were pleasant. Starters- parfait was lovely, as was the goats cheese, but they lacked the bread or crackers to accompany them, so you end up with an awkward glass full of both and no where to put the filling. Christmas dinner, that stated it came with all the trimmings lacked both ham or vegetables, steak was over done as was the ribs. Wine was lovely and staff were obliging.

Really great night at CA! Staff friendly and helpful, service was quick and the food was really delicious. Looking forward to going back again!

Ordered shellfish and hake gumbo tasty but v poor portion .shellfish?? Ok 3 mussels does not make it shellfish no prawns clams scallops ?. two pieces of potato and a couple if piec3s of carrott . Piece of hake was nice but skin could have been crispier .it was tasty but sorry but not worth £26 ambience is lovely and staff . Have found portions v poor last few times i have been here . Shellfish

No car park but plenty of parking available on side street. Food is amazing and staff very helpful.

I enjoyed a lovely Christmas dinner at Cypress Avenue. The food and atmosphere were great but what stood out for me was the outstanding service from Aaron. Aaron was welcoming, friendlyand professional and went beyond what was needed in dealing with a large group. He was unflappable. A tremendous ambassador for the restaurant. A star!

Nice cocktails. Food good. Very busy which created a fun but loud early dinner.

Outstanding food with fantastic service

We all had a great day good atmosphere with a guy playing a guitar in the background great service I had the three course xmas lunch it was very good well presented

Fantastic spot. Very friendly staff, superb food, lovely setting (Only criticism would be the coffee which is pretty poor)

Could I recommend you serve “a mini breakfast” serving 1 sausage, instead of 2: 1 bread item instead of 3: and don’t overcook the streaky bacon.

Amazing! Will be back for more.

Great food and service. Couldn't fault it.

Restaurant al helemaal in kerstsfeer. Bediening is erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Lekker gegeten. Wel van tevoren reserveren

We were last there on Sunday past (3rd December 2023) for breakfast/ brunch, my wife, son and daughter in law and of course myself. As always service was impeccable. Food served hot and very filling. I can't recommend it enough.

Had an amazing meal at Cyprus Avenue with my family. Great food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend! 👌🍽️

A superb meal, beautifully presented and not over priced.