La Scala Bistro in Belfast

I have been twice to the hotel and resturant and whilst the hotel itself is really good the restaurant needs some change. The wait times for food after ordering is too long and to be honest the food has disappointed on both occasions. There were very small numbers in the restaurant on both occasions and few staff. Saying that the employees in the restaurant were really nice and helpful.

When we arrived we were greeted by friendly staff and taken to our table we were given menues but sadly we then had a considerable wait before our order was taken.There was only another table of people and two memebers of staff on duty so we couldnt understand why the service was so slow? The menu catered for all tastes and the prices were a little expensive however we did realise its a four star hotel and plush surroundings. When the food eventually did arrive it was well presented fresh and very tasty. We had main course and dessert and followed it off with coffees ( no alcohol was purchased) The total for two was a staggering £97 which we found a little expensive ! Overall it was a good experience but we left wondering to ourselves if the service was quicker and the prices lower would the restaurant have been alot busier? Maybe something the Hastings should take into consideration ? 7/10

I recently went to la scala with family and it was a brilliant experience. Vic was lovely, asking how our meal was throughout the night and ensuring we were well catered for! Will definitely return, best experience I've had in a hotel in awhile, would recommend to anyone.

i went to the bistro the other day and was incredibly impressed with the waiter service. i would recommend for everyone who visits restaurants that lack good customer service. 10/10

Went with family for a birthday dinner and was amazed by the welcoming and helpful staff, not to mention the food was delicious. I will be recommending to friends!

i was there on a family dinner, the food was amazing, could not be more looked after by the waiters owen and vic. thank you!

lovely restaurant, all the staff were polite and helpful in assisting me choose a meal being gluten free. the chefs changed the meal with no issues and no extra cost.

We wanted a convenient restaurant near the Stormont and this fit the bill - it's in the lower level of the Stormont. That said, and knowing it was a convenience and laziness decision, it was decent food, and not too pricey. The service was not good. Our first server seemed very polite and professional, but was extraordinarily slow and seemed to miss most of our four drink orders - it took several times to get it right. Our appetizers, soups, and one entree seemed to take a long time to reach the table. I hesitate to recommend this restaurant. If I had it to do over, I'd try a different place.

Lovely food, every course was so tasty. The buffalo wings were the best we have had outside of the states. Staff were attentive and friendly. Restaurant was clean, warm and inviting. Fabulous all round.

Food was nice just nice portions were pathetic! Never got asked once was everything ok yet seen other tables being asked definitely won’t eat there again? Disappointed was so looking forward to a fab meal

A beautiful restaurant with delightful menu, but unfortunately they are chronically short staffed. Waited 20 minutes before I asked if I could order a drink, then a further wait before I asked if I could order food. The two staff working were extremely helpful but sadly not enough of them for a restaurant of that size.

Dined here as a family this evening, in many aspects an above average restaurant, tasty starters we had were onion soup, Caesar salad and warm focaccia bread with dips. Our mains included pork belly, ribeye steak and burger, our desserts were chocolate cake and a cheese board. All tasty, well cooked, extremely well presented and fairly priced. Would normally be awarding four stars but all five scored due to one reason, the impeccable, professional Vic who runs this bistro with unmatched levels of attention to detail, unrivalled customer care levels and a general efficiency mixed with friendliness which is hard to find in the hospitality sector. He really represents the Stormont Hotel supremely well.

Lovely atmosphere. Enjoyed lunch of coronation chicken with soup in a cup, followed by cappuccino which came with a chocolate chip cookie

Amazing atmosphere, the food and service were great. Would definitely recommend it to my family and friends. Special mention to Sophia and Sophie for looking after us.

Fantastic staff, really enjoyed the food

My husband and I visited recently and we were very impressed with the menu. We were taken care of extremely well by Vic and Ryan. Our food came quickly, even though the restaurant was busy, and it was amazing! Hats off to the chef! Will recommend, and we will definitely be back

Bij een verblijf in het Stormont hotel behoort zeker een dinner in de bistro La Scala. Héél lekker en de gevarieerde menu die ieder seizoen wordt aangepast zorgt voor heel wat keuze mogelijkheden. De zeebaars was héél lekker en mooi gepresenteerd. Ook de bediening was uitstekend. En als fervente "crème brûlée" liefhebber krijgen ze voor het dessert hier ook 5 * van mij.

We were staying in the hotel for few days for our anniversary. We had a beautiful meal om our last night. We were served by a lovely young girl , who's first day it was, she was very punctual and accomadating with any queries we had. My husband ordered Lamb Shank for mains, and myself the Chicken supreme. Both meals were absolutely insanely delicious . As my husband is a fussy eater choosing a good cooked lamb or steak meal can be hard to find. But oh my goodness.... what a perfections, shank just fell of the bone, and the chicken was lovely and tender. Highly recommend. I cannot say or thank the staff enough in this restaurant, the girls and Vic really made us feel welcoming, and accomadating. Best meal we've had in a long long time. Thanks guys, Well definitely be back. Amanda and James x

Excellent service yet again at La Scala.Thank You to Vick and His staff .Pity Stormont Hotel is closing down.

Very good selection of food. Good service.

One of our favourite spots. Food exceptional

Arrogant attitude, wanted to order a bottle of wine and was told they didn't have it, it's an old menu. As if it was our fault. Brought out our food after 3 tables seated after received it. Chips were bland, cold and not crispy. No salt/pepper, had to ask for everything. Stick with the apps- the chowder and duck egg rolls are sublime. Horrible service from the reservation to sitting. I'd name our mediocre wait person but he never introduced himself.

The food in this place tastes awful. They advertise their chips as being 'triple cooked'. I can categorically tell you that these chips are not triple cooked. they were light in colour and tasted almost raw! The main course took almost an hour to arrive and we had a similar wait for the desert.

Lovely meal out on Valentine's night. Good news and tasty food. The chocolate fondue dessert was too die for.

Went tonight for a lovely meal. My friend and I had fish and chips they were lovely. Staff were fabulous will be back great night.

Beautiful dinner , excellent service . Lovely , festive surroundings .

The chicken was probably the best chicken I've ever had - and I've had some great chicken! If you want to capitolize your experience, come early. From 5 - 6:30pm, they have a two-course special that is very reasonable and has something for every taste. I recommend the goat cheese mousse as a starter.

Excellent food and service. The staff were supreb. A wonderfull night considering there were 26 of us.

A gem, food was immense! The service from Darren and Natasha was superb.

Fabulous staff,100% attention given, thanks to Karen who looked after our every need at my 70th birthday. Thank you so much

Went to La Scala Bistro last night for my mum and dad's 50th Anniversary. When we arrived there was Anniversary banners on the table and a lovely arrangement of balloons such a nice and remeberable touch. The restaurant was lovely, tables spread out well and the ambient was relaxed with a great atmosphere. The staff were so lovely and attentive they never let glasses get empty and the service was 5 star quality.Now the food. Each plate was picture perfect and tasted amazing. There was 9 off us (separate tables due to covid) but everyone's food was delicious and clean plates all round. We had a three course meal with plenty of drinks and the value for money was outstanding. I would 100% recommend La Scala for a family event, celebration or even just a relaxed dinner. Massive thank you to everyone who made our night such good fun. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ all round...

Good for a hearty good quality meal

We went for the Eat out to Help Out set menu. Three courses were delicious and arrived promptly. Staff were very friendly. A very pleasant evening.

Había pasado un tiempo desde que había comido aquí. La comida y el servicio siempre fueron buenos. Sin embargo, en esta ocasión ambos fueron fantásticos. Había siete de nosotros para cenar y todos estaban muy contentos con su comida. Ciertamente han mejorado su juego. No me puedo quejar ni la comida ni el servicio. Sin duda volveremos pronto.

The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The waiting staff were very professional and so pleasant, especially Anthony! Really enjoy going to La Scala for a meal knowing that Anthony will be there

Visité La Scala el sábado por la noche antes de las leyendas de Motown. La comida era de buena calidad ya un precio razonable. El personal era muy agradable, pero el servicio era un poco impredecible y esporádico. Esto continuó en el área del bar fuera de la noche de Motown, donde era pobre. En general, todavía tuvimos una velada muy agradable. Robert y Kathy

The food was varied and very appetising.I would recommend this restaurant. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

Cenamos aquí el 15 de noviembre antes de asistir al evento de Parkinson en el salón de baile. Pedimos la carne Sugar Pit y fue increíble. Tan tierno que se derritió en la boca. Esta comida estaría entre las tres mejores comidas que hemos comido. La señora que nos atendió estuvo sola durante una buena parte del tiempo que estuvimos allí y, mientras estaba ocupada, seguía siendo muy agradable y se tomó el tiempo para consultar a sus clientes. Volveríamos de nuevo.

There are some apparently simple menu items, that few restaurants actually deliver on. Steak and chips being one.Setting down a properly cooked, juicy, tasty steak accompanied by delicious, fat, well cooked, fresh chips is no easy task. Most places fail. My meal at La Scala, perfection. Beautiful locally sourced steak and chips to die for. Ten out of ten, and great service from the staff, in a modern, pleasant, and well - lit room. How often is darkness used to disguise dire food? Not here. A faultless experience and one I'll come back to. Highly, highly recommended for this dish.

This restaurant (if you didn't know) is part of the Stormont Hotel and nestles in the basement. We'd just had a loooong drive to Cairnryan, followed by a ferry, and we were bushed. Even so, at nine o'clock at night, they were able to get us a table and food. We had the burgers, which were excellent, and the desserts are definitely worth having a go.Negatives? It was really, really cold by the windows, and the waitress didn't take our drinks order straight away - hospitality 101 error. They also tried to charge us for 2 pints of Guinness instead of 1 - it does pay to check your bill.Overall, a very nice experience.

The food in Las Scala is superb, the service is very good and the staff all most friendly. If you're in the vicinity do yourself a favour and dine in La Scala.

Booked a table for Saturday evening and restaurant was full when we arrived with several large tables of customers as well. We did have a bit of a wait before the waitress took our order, but after that the service was good and the food was very good. My Starter of duck parcels was tasty and crisp and daube of beef very good although I forgot to order vegetables to accompany it. The other half had halloumi (ok) and chicken pie which was tasty. Good selection of wines to choose from and reasonable prices.

We have tried nearly all the restaurants within 2 miles as a regular visitor and guest at the Stormont Hotel. Sometimes we simply want great food and a relaxed atmosphere. La Scala is perfect. Very friendly staff, nothing is a problem and the menu offers a great choice of local produce. This time I was feeling very hungry and asked for a suggested starter. I was recommended the seafood chowder. A creamy seafood medley in a Belfast bap - delicious and very filling. I had to stop myself eating all the bap to keep room for the main course. The Irish Chicken and Wild Mushroom pie main was just as good. A very happy customer. My partner had the scampi starter and the enormous filling but scrumptious burger. We were both surprised at how big the burger was, easily twice the size of most other burgers served in restaurants and clearly only burger, no additives. The Posset and the Lemon Meringue Creme Brûlée rounded it off very nicely. Two very happy customers, we will be back.

Went with the ball and chain (as usual) she had the seafood chowder to start which was really excellent and I’d highly recommend it, I had the scampi which was fine, both had the steak as a main which was faultless but pricey at £30. The service was also excellent, all in all I’d highly recommend it and the ambience is lovely, it is however expensive.

We called in on spec not having a booking, we opted for a table after being told we would have to wait. The short wait was well worth it, the staff were very pleasant and the well priced meals were delicious.

Imagine attending a formal and only being inform on arrival that it was a “dry bar” (no alcohol served). Especially for those who are over the age of 18 with valid ID provided. Furthermore, as we got off the party bus security were standing at the door of the bus waiting to take drink off us. The thing that confused everyone was you could get a glass of west coast cooler with ID provide which defeats the purpose of their “dry bar”. Anyways £80 per couple for a 3 course meal and no alcohol is a JOKE.....joke :))))

When entering this restaurant we were offered a window seat, but the blinds were down on the windows, so not the greatest start. The food however was surprisingly good, the chef certainly has talent!

There is an excellent choice of food available here and it is cooked to perfection The staff taking great pride in ensuring that diners are well looked after.

Wednesday 7/8/19 had meal in the bistro, excellent food and service by the wonderful Anthony Brennan who, as always, went above and beyond to ensure we had an excellent dining experience. As starter, my husband and I shared the freshly baked breads with truffle butter, olives, oils and sun dried tomatoes, dear son and heir 16 went for his usual chicken wings and they were deemed the nicest EVER, high praise indeed. Mains were steak sandwiches and chips for the lads as always cooked to perfection and exactly as requested, I had the sugar pit bacon chop, served with buttered leeks and caramelised baby apples and a cider jus which was to die for....I am not a fan of the accompanying sweet potato mash but there was no problem exchanging the side for their double cooked thick cut chips which are a dining experience in itself. Suffice to say it all went down a treat and sadly all 3 of us were to full to do justice to the delicious sounding dessert menu and passed on this occasion. Anthony was ably assisted by a younger waitress and a waiter but sadly I did not get their names but their service and attention to detail was beyond reproach, staff obviously happy in their jobs and it shows. We reflected this in their tip as sometimes waiting staff can make or break a dining experience. Well done all round we will be back on any number of occasions to work our way through the rest of the delicious menu...and to sample those desserts. With prices and menus to suit all pockets and tastes the Stormont hotel offers excellence on our very doorstep.

We attended for a family lunch a few weeks ago. Couldn't have been better. The choice and quality of food was second to none and service from Scott and all the staff made the whole visit very enjoyable. We will definitely be back for more.👌

Fuimos a cenar temprano y conseguimos una bonita mesa junto a las ventanas. Nuestro servidor era muy bueno y eficiente, sin embargo, a medida que avanzaba la cena, parecía estar corriendo con otros clientes. Nuestra comida era muy buena y muy bien presentada. Probamos el rarebit, la sopa de pescado, las ensaladas César y Halloumi y varias bebidas. Fue una comida muy buena y los precios eran razonables.

Mi familia y yo llegamos un sábado muy ocupado por la noche y tuvimos una comida maravillosa. ¡Anthony no pudo hacer lo suficiente por nosotros y todos los invitados en el restaurante! Corre para asegurarse de que todos estén bien y realmente hace que toda la experiencia sea amigable y realmente valga la pena la visita. Él va más allá de su rol laboral y, sinceramente, ¡es la razón por la que seguimos regresando! La comida también es de primera clase! ¡100% recomiendan el daube de carne también!

It's very nice, food is delicious, but it is very fancy so I recommend wearing smart clothes 🙃

Permaneciendo en el Starmont y decidí darle una oportunidad a La Scala en una noche lluviosa. ¡Qué lujo! ! El personal es absolutamente encantador y muy atento. El jefe de camareros hizo todo lo posible para conseguir un pato especial para mi hijo después de que mencionara que le gustaba un programa. Fueron mucho más allá de lo esperado para responder preguntas y asegurarse de que la noche fuera perfecta. Nuestra comida era increíble. El cordero se desprendió del hueso servido con un delicioso puré. Mi marido tenía el pollo y pastel de hongos silvestres que tenía una salsa encantadora. Lo bueno era que también tenían una deliciosa hamburguesa para mi hijo. Disfrutamos de la cena tanto que nos quedamos para el postre. La crema de limón era cremosa suave deliciosa. Los chicos tenían un brownie horneado en un frasco con compota de cerezas y helado local. ¡Comieron cada bocado! El restaurante es tranquilo y pudimos conversar fácilmente. Las grandes ventanas le permiten disfrutar del vecindario y los cómodos asientos se suman a la experiencia. ¡Gracias por una experiencia tan maravillosa!

We had an evening meal as part of our hotel package and there was a good choice and it was excellent

I ate here both nights of my recent stay at the hotel. The staff were great, though very busy due to a couple of coach parties. The food was superb, with a good selection and at reasonable prices. I had the fish chowder, which was large, filling, piping hot and beautifully flavoured. The fish and chips was also very good.

Zoals steeds een perfecte service. Een keuze voor ieder wat wils en allemaal heel lekker en steeds origineel gepresenteerd. Bij ons volgend bezoek aan Noord Ierland en Belfast gaan ze ons zeker terug zien.

We enjoyed dinner here and found the waiting staff to be very welcoming and friendly and efficient. The daube beef is excellent had oit before and we were not disappointed. Very flavoursome. Good menu choice and highly recommend a visit for dinner.

Experimentó dos excelentes comidas durante unas vacaciones de primavera en este restaurante. Uno de los mejores currys tailandeses que he probado en el Reino Unido, justo para el paladar local. El personal fue excelente para nuestros huéspedes, y se dejaron llevar por los platos disponibles en el menú.

I really had a nice time and the meal was lovely, only down side was the espresso was not hot enough for me. Would eat there again.

Really good food, service slightly slow. Children sausages are so small. Desert are excellent!

We came here early on a Saturday evening, hoping that at 5.45, service would be key, and so it was!

There was a reasonable choice of food. The presentation of the food was very good. Food was excellent and well cooked.

As overs have mentioned the drinks are expensive but the staff are friendly enough room acceptable no complaints really

Had a lovely 3 course meal in 'LA Scale Bistro'. The staff were always busy but friendly and efficient.

Ein klasse Bistro mit gehobenem Ambiente in dem sehr empfehlenswerten Stormont Hotel in Belfast. Im Regierungsviertel gelegen bietet die Aussicht einen Blick auf den Eingang des zum Gegenüber gelegene Parlament gehörenden Parks. Die Bedienung ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Die Auswahl der Gerichte scheint für jeden Geschmack etwas anzubieten ohne Überladen zu sein. Der Burger den ich hier hatte war so lecker, dass ich diesen gleich zweimal während meines Aufenthaltes bestellt habe. Auch das Irish Lager Bier kann ich nur empfehlen.

I was here with family on Boxing Day for dinner. Sometimes standards can slip on busy days like Boxing Day but the food was as good as ever and the service was excellent. We were well looked after by Anthony. The prawn starter was really nice and the slow cooked steak was nicely cooked. Whilst it was busy we weren’t squashed in or on top of lots of other tables.

Por lo general, no visitamos restaurantes en hoteles, ya que muchos priorizan la conveniencia por encima de la calidad de los alimentos y el servicio para su audiencia cautiva. Esta es una excepción. El servicio fue rápido y profesional, y solo superado por la calidad de la comida. Aunque nos encanta probar nuevos lugares, La Scala fue tan buena que volvimos la segunda noche y nos alegramos mucho de haberlo hecho.

Lovely friendly staff and pleasant surroundings let down by the food.Offered a menu with little choice.Everything served with tasteless chips. Overpriced for what we got. Wouldn't go back for dinner again.

Very friendly staff and lovely food.

First time here. Really friendly and accommodating staff. Meal was delicious and very well presented, I had the steak sandwich Would definitely recommend

Absolutely awful. Too loud and the worst food I've tasted.

Visited today for a Christmas family lunch. The food was excellent. Loved the traditional turkey and ham - best ever. Special thanks to Anthony who always gives excellent service and looks after everyone very well.

Beautiful setting, great food and warm friendly staff. Will eat their again.

Perfect christmas dinner staff friendly

Great meal, got the steak sandwich. Can only recommend here.

Management, on a busy evening please make sure you've got more staff on! We waited 45 minutes for our meal and an hour for a jug of water.

We visited on a Saturday night to spend some vouchers someone had bought for us as a gift. I've previously never been too sure about the Hastings group restaurants with some mixed previous experiences, but this visit definitely proved me wrong.

The food served is absolutely fresh with great flavours. The service is friendly and efficient, I will definitely visit again.

Amazing staff and beautiful food. Recommend the raspberry and white chocolate sponge for desert which is beautifully presented in it's own jam jar and is delicious.

We are locals...we only live a few miles from the hotel and last weekend decided to treat ourselves to a well deserved overnight stay to relax and unwind in the hotel and to have dinner in La Scala . We wanted to do a stand alone review of the La Scala , to spread the word about the delicious food and wonderful service. We cannot praise the standard of the food and the service highly enough.

Excellent service and food. Will return as soon as I can.

we had a late lunch , my wife and I shared , Tomoato Bisque type soup , Chicken Curry and Pork Loin slices - WOW - it was delicious - I wish we would have eating there another time or two before we left - the service was professional and skilled and the food was truly incredible......Enjoy !

We zijn voor de derde keer in Belfast en dit restaurant staat steeds op onze lijst. Deze keer zijn we er haast elke dag van de week gaan eten. Telkens doen we nieuwe ontdekkingen zoals deze keer de pea and mint soep, het foccatia bread en de halloumi salade. Moeten jullie zeker eens proberen!

Last week we had dinner at La Scala Bistro. We had the Green Cous Cous Salad and the Roasted Vegetable Curry. Both were very nice and the portions were generous. Would definitely recommend!

Ate one night, having stayed at the hotel. Food was fresh, excellently prepared and service was friendly without being obsequious. Wine selection also looked very good, but we did not sample it this time.

Mi esposa y yo nos quedamos en el Hotel Stormont y decidimos cenar aquí ya que decidimos no tomar la parte opcional con el grupo de turistas. Tuve un langostino de camarones que estaba bien (soy de Carolina del Sur y estaba acostumbrado a los camarones mejor preparados y más). Mi esposa tenía una ensalada César y pollo al curry que ella disfrutó mucho y tempura de verduras. Teníamos dos camareras y la camarera que trajo nuestra comida no era la que nos atendió. Preguntamos sobre las verduras tempura que finalmente llegaron casi como un postre - - afortunadamente no nos cobraron por esto. Tuve su control deslizante para el postre que consta de tres bolas de helado incluyendo panal (especialidad irlandesa).

Great meal. Very helpful for gluten free

Yo, mi novio y su familia comimos aquí recientemente. Es uno de mis lugares favoritos en Belfast y una muy buena opción para comer en East Belfast si quieres evitar el centro de la ciudad.

We celebrated my parents 40th wedding anniversary at La Scala. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. The staff were attentive and gave my folks a lovely anniversary plate and dessert. The meal was delicious and the there were no issues accommodating the kids.

Excellent service, Anthony was very good, food good an enjoyable experience many thanks

Food quality was top rate. Service was excellent. Friendly helpful staff. Anthony made us feel very welcome.

We had a business lunch here. While the menu for lunch is small, the food is nice and well presented. The staff are friendly and helpful. The Bistro is part of the Stormont Hotel and well located for the city and also on the main route to Co. Down.

The food is fantastic, served by great staff always willing to help out with choices. Not a long weight so all in all good job guys.

I would have always given this restaurant 5 stars in the past but on my recent visit it has dropped one. I like the ambiance of the restaurant itself and the staff are very good but the menu has become a little bit disappointing. They have replaced a few of the starters and main courses and in my opinion the replacements aren’t as good. I still really miss the chicken and sweet potato main course that they used to have and the prawn cocktail starter with fresh wheaten bread. I think if anything it should be the desserts that are updated as the desserts on the menu are quite over priced for what they are and have all been on the menu for quite a while now. Overall it’s a nice restaurant though.

Excellent set up, very good service, average food.

Gran restaurante frente a la entrada de la Finca Stormont. Hay un montón de aparcamiento dentro del hotel y hay una puerta lateral (puerta giratoria) en la zona de La Scala para aquellos con problemas de movilidad.

very nice telly enjoyed it very good staff both at reception and in la scalla wks dev go back

Favourite place to have lunch very relaxing and friendly staff will be bavk

The atmosphere and surroundings are second to none. Staff are polite and helpful. Food is delicious. Will definitely be having more meeting here.