The Lantern in Belfast

Very subpar and expensive food. Atmosphere is very odd. Rated very highly but cannot understand why

Excellent Food. The salt & chilli chicken starter and the goats cheese spring rolls were different and very good. A generous portion of sea bass compared to what is often served. Good range of home made desserts. Very good food for a fair price by city centre standards these days & thoroughly deserves its lofty TA position.

Entramos por um acaso neste restaurante porque estava bem perto do hotel e fomos surpreendidos pelo atendimento e comida excelentes.

Great food, great service, good value. My father and I had a 3 course meal with drinks at The Lantern, £109 which is great value. Really recommend the slow cooked beef and the pork belly. All the food tasted home made. If you are in Belfast City and fancy some hearty food I would really recommend.

Always assured of a good meal at a reasonable price. The pork belly is excellent. Staff are very friendly and efficient.

Food was amazing - had the salt and chilli squid start and sirloin steak for main. Staff were lovely too so will 100% be coming back.

Super leckeres Essen und nette Bedienung. Das beste Restaurant, welches wir in Belfast besucht haben. Danach gingen wir satt und glücklich nach Hause.

We had an excellent dinner at The Lantern on our Ireland trip in September. The restaurant is warm and inviting. Service and food were outstanding, especially the duck. The manager came over and chatted with us for a few minutes and really made us feel welcomed. Prices were reasonable for the quality of the food and service. You won't go wrong dining here.

1st time having dinner at The Lantern and we will certainly return, food was beautifull ,service was excellent and overall a great experience.

Delicious food, fast service, beautiful atmosphere.

Worst food on our entire trip through the UK so not sure why people think it's good. Seabass was too salty, Caesar salad had too much dressing and was disgusting, potato leek soup tasted like it came out of a can and the risotto tasted like it came out of a packet with frozen shrimp from Asia added. Shameful and very overpriced. This place should not be operating!

This place was charming, delicious, and the waitstaff were so great! I had the pork belly and it was impeccable. When I ordered I asked if it could be done with limited raisins and they were able to accommodate that. At the end of our meal, our waiter spent a great deal giving us recommendations about bars and pubs in the area. Highly recommend!

Came here for dinner and it was wonderful. Service is awesome. Food is amazing. Highly recommended!

Cute restaurant. Food was great, and even the table beside me agreed as well. Local uber driver recommended it as well.

Lovely meal, staff were very friendly and food was delicious.

What a find! We arrived in Belfast and found this little gem and we were not disappointed! I had the cod special and it was cooked to perfection. My husband had the duck - also excellent. Vegetables were organic and well prepared. Would highly recommend! Only issue we found was that the background music was on the loud side so had a bit of a time trying to have a conversation.

Had an amazing dinner here with my husband. The ambience was lovely, the staff welcoming and the food was so yummy! It's a solid 10/10 for me and I would definitely visit again

Very average, bland food - service was friendly however.

Lovely spot, reasonably priced and decent food. European style. Very good service.

Nice enough place, excellent service, food was a little on the bland side, and more a Set Menu/Pre-Theatre type of place than to sit down for a proper night out meal.

Went for a friend's birthday. Very extensive menu and service was fine. What let it down was the food. Had Goats Cheese Spring Rolls to start. Only being given two spring rolls and they were smothered in sweet chilli sauce which overpowered the taste. Then had beef for main. Despite a large portion, this was bland and underseasoned, clearly needing salt and butter to enhance the flavours. Finished with a Sticky Toffee Pudding which was just ok. The Shiraz we ordered wasn't great either. The place is obviously popular but the food was distinctly underwhelming which is the most important thing.

Walked in on a whim in a Sunday night. Busy little restaurant with great, fast service and delicious food! Really enjoyed ourselves and highly recommend.

Lovely food. A little pricey, but worth it.

Nice little restaurant in the city. The food was great and the service was top notch. The location is small but we were able to walk in and get a seat right away. Definitely worth it

Delicious food! Had the duck with the Cointreau wild berry sauce. Delicious! Great atmosphere and service. Downtown and accessible to nearby parking. Definitely recommend!

Myself, partner and 11 year old popped in about 7.30pm on a Saturday evening after doing a tour of titanic. Although they have a booking system online, there was no availability until 8.30, so I rang ahead and they had a table available. I'm glad we did. Service very friendly and attentive. Food was delicious with a nice relaxed atmosphere and cosy vibe. I had fish and they both had steaks cooked to perfection. We didn't get desserts although they looked very good. Sems to be a popular spot among locals and tourists alike. Would recommend if your in the area.

A lovely little restaurant in Belfast. We pre-booked and glad we did because it soon filled up, even for a Sunday. The food was excellent. The shoulder of beef just melted away, and the vegetables were fantastic. The pasta was creamy with a hint of spice to it. And the apple crumble was delicious. Service was fantastic too. I would recommend The Lantern to anyone looking for a local restaurant

This was our first visit to the Lantern and was based on the amazing reviews and photographs of the food that was online. The wine was beautiful but the food was only average. Disappointed about this and won’t be back! We did give the review about the food to the manager and he said he would say to the chef.

After reading previous reviews we decided to give it it a go, as expected it was busy on friday night but the service was still great, the manager VJ is great craic. there was 4 off us and we had the pork, the sea bass, the risotto and the cod all great.

A hidden gem in Belfast. Delicious food and excellent service. The manager went above and beyond to make our evening memorable. Perfect.

The Lantern is worth a stay for a good dinner in Belfast! The dishes are tasty and good and the service was friendly and courteous.

Best cod I tried during my travel in Ireland. Absolutely delicious. Not to mention Apple crumble and chocolate brownie. Highly recommend.

The staff and atmosphere of The Lantern is superb! On a cold and rainy evening after a long day exploring, it was so warm and inviting to come in and dine here. The food warmed the soul and would recommend any and everyone to dine here. The beef shoulder, duck, chicken, and cod were all great. The potato and leek soup was divine and the sticky toffee is to die for. The team is very prompt and attentive and everyone can come hungry and leave satisfied and happy!

Great food and excellent service. Cod dish was one of the best I have tried in whole Ireland during my stay. Apple crumble and brownie were also really great.

Very positive, great food, especially the chicken

Very friendly little restaurant, serving gourmet dishes. Remember to make a reservation as there are relatively few tables.

Lovely dinner at a great price. The sea bass was fresh, beautifully cooked and delicious.

Visited this Bistro on Thursday night and was Immediately made to feel very welcomed. Good varied choice on menu , food very nicely presented and excellent quality products. We had two main courses, Sea Bass fillets and Duck breast. Both were cooked to perfection and were accompanied with fresh vegetables and potatoes. Additional sides available if required. Portion sizes were generous and priced very reasonably.... Excellent meal. Wine very reasonable price for a large glass. Staff accommodating and friendly without being intrusive. Restaurant small with a lovely atmosphere. I would definitely make a reservation as it was full throughout our visit. Highly recommended.

An amazing meal! The sea bass was cooked to perfection. They also made the accommodation I request. Highly recommend.

Absolutely delicious! Everything we ordered was amazingly tasty 🤤 I wish we have this restaurant in Germany. I tasted the seafood chowder my friend ordered and that was also delicious. Top level!!!

Staff were friendly, food was excellent and service was quick. Would definitely come again

Super friendly & food really lovely - thanks so much 🙏

Food delicious and great service, highly recommend.

Doesn’t look much from the outside but walk through the door to an amazing restaurant. Food is an amazing and staff so efficient and friendly. Highly recommend.

Small restaurant, great kitchen. Try it!!

Really lovely friendly good service food really lovely thankyou

Good bistro style food and wine a small and reasonably priced menu. A sharper knife would have been better for the main course.

We had a fantastic experience, the food was beyond expectations - the positive reviews are correct. We had squid & fish cakes, pork & chicken and two amazing desserts.Very reasonable ££. Friendly welcoming staff.

Staff very welcoming and friendly

Great food. 😍 The tiramisu is amazing 🌟 so was the tiger shrimp.

A really nice place to have a meal. The service was impeccable, lovely, friendly staff and gorgeous Food. I had the sea bass and hubby had the pork belly with chocolate brownie for dessert. A small restaurant but with a lovely atmosphere. We will be back if we visit Belfast again.

Great meal here. Accommodated easily. Chill atmosphere for easy conversation. Goat Cheese Spring rolls are a must-try. Pork belly was done well, and plated nicely. Will return again.

Food was fantastic, I was able to get a table easily , I was in Belfast to visit a sick relative, seafood chowder was excellent and the steak cooked to perfection and this was a perfect end to a stressful day

This place never disapoints.... My friend and I have a lovely time.food excellent as always... Shout out to chefs , waiting staff and manager..... Such a lovely atmosphere... Would highly recommend

Lovely set menu meal! Staff are amazing and great service

Had a lovely time, and ate off the theatre set menu. Wish I’d have room for dessert! Thank you so much. My dad even got a little treat for his birthday!

Loved this place. The food was incredible. I got the fish of the day, which was cod. Cooked to perfection 👌

A great find on our mini break in Belfast. We ordered the sea bass,and the beef shoulder. Both were really tasty and recommended.

Very disappointed! Spring rolls were frozen inside, squid just awful, cheap supermarket quality and tasted like was brought from one not made in this restaurant! Fish and chips were disgusting! Soggy outside and barely cooked inside. Nightmare! I think about this food and want to gag! I can't believe we have paid for it. It has spoiled our night out! There is plenty other nice places in Belfast and most times the experience is beautiful or just ok, not in Lantern! My experience was awful and makes me feel sorry to myself I have eaten there! Never again bleugh

We had high hopes for this place due to the Google rating but it was just okay. Nothing special unfortunately.

Great cosy wee restaurant with great food, service, location and atmosphere. Reasonably priced aswell!

Fantastic restaurant, great staff, very cosy, great for gluten free Great position in Belfast, especially for pre-theatre if going to the Opera House. Cannot fault at all

Absolutely beautiful food and great service. Pork belly was delicious. Portiona sizes were brilliant. Lemon posset was the goat.

Lovely Pre-theatre menu. Great choices and good value. Food was delicious and good size portions. Very well looked after. Well definitely be back.

The Lantern Restaurant in Belfast is a gem! Their Burnt Cream dessert was divine - rich, creamy, and perfectly caramelized. The ambiance was cozy, and the service top-notch. A must-visit for anyone craving exquisite dining in Belfast!

Outstanding grub and fantastic service, would highly recommend! We had squid and fish cakes to start followed by sea bass and cod all of which was devoured. Attentive service throughout. Get on it!

Great service, fantastic staff and excellent food.Would definitely recommend if you want good quality food in a relaxed atmosphere.

Food was absolutely stunning, would highly recommend here for date night or family dinner and big shout out to Vijay his table service was unreal and he even brought my boyfriend a cake and candle for his birthday❤️

Absolutely lovely evening, relaxed atmosphere, delicious food and very friendly service , would definitely recommend!

Great food at a reasonable price. My husband took me here for my 40th birthday and their birthday song was really funny and cute.

Staying in city center, we were looking for a good meal from a spot open on Tuesday and we were faced with limited options. We walked 2 blocks to the lantern and had one of the best meals of our 12 day holiday. If we ever come back to Belfast, we are coming here again.

Nice food in a nice, intimate restaurant with a relaxing vibe.

Great friendly staff, food was great and taste great well cooked to perfection Rib Eye steak was A1 Highly recommend this place Manger great craic and made sure we were taken care of

Chanced upon this little gem on a visit to Belfast, and will definitely be back! An intimate relaxed atmosphere, with a small but varied menu, excellent service, and very good value. Thank you!

I am not complaining at all about this place. But, in my opinion, this place over promises and under delivers. The food was mediocre at best and the decor and surrounds are café esq. The staff are lovely but all VERY young. The manager/owner is attentive and a really nice guy. I bare no malice. This is merely my review. One has to secure the reservation with CC and, if I hadn't done so, on arrival would have bailed at that point. But give it a go we did. And it's a popular place. Maybe for pre theatre!? I had a rib eye (medium rare) which comes with peppercorn sauce, both of which were completely tastless. My partner had the pork, which she says was lovely. I had a tempranillo red (glass) which was cold, which wasn't ideal but my 2nd glass was definitely not the same as my 1st!? I had a creme brulèe as desert which was pretty nice and my partner had the apple crumble, which unfortunately she says was tasteless. We picked this place from reviews and this is mine. There is a LOT of choice in Belfast and for me, I am disappointed I picked this over other that are available locally. Again, the staff were lovely but I would not go out of my way to come here again. For a bill of £96 I expect MUCH more (2 person cover) and I would expect this place to step up to the plate should it wish to keep the good reviews.

Great place for a nice dinner. Food was amazing and staff were friendly. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking a nice dinner with the better half or with family

We stumbled upon this restaurant and felt drawn in by the ambience and menu . The food was delicious and the service wonderful … the team were extremely courteous and warm . A very enjoyable experience . Thank you … keep up the good work .

Not a massive choice on the menu but good quality food with prompt and friendly service

Absolutely delicious food, stunning, and amazing hospitality by Vijay. We absolutely loved it and had a blast! Thank you The Lantern!

Very friendly attentive staff, great food as well to match. Thoroughly recommend.

Great food and great place. Thank you for a great night

Booked as close to Grand Opera House. What a lovely surprise. The food was amazing and service was great. Noise level low so you could talk without straining. Nice intimate atmosphere.

The taste is okay, the price is slightly expensive. Desserts are ok, but a bit expensive.

Well, it's pretty good, I think.

Amazing food. Don’t be misled by a short menu and small restaurant. This is a must visit place to eat. 100% some of the best food ever.

We went to the Lantern for dinner on Valentines Day. The food was excellent and service very friendly and efficient. Recommend the seafood linguine in particular.

The duck and steak was fantastic! It remained chewy and soft the entire time we are eating it. And the B52 shot was one of a kind! Love it!

Amazing food, amazing service. Laid back atmosphere and friendly folks. Food is great. I can’t get to 100 characters but again, great.

Staff were soooo lovely really made us feel welcome. Food was amazing ceaser salad and chunky chips amazing and prawns were superb!! Really recommend 100%

Cosy restaurant, though don’t let the appearance fool you. Lovely food and very friendly staff with great atmosphere. Music created a very relaxed environment to compliment the delicious seafood linguine I enjoyed

The Lantern Restaurant in Belfast exceeded my expectations with their delicious steak accompanied by perfectly spiced potatoes. The ambiance was delightful, and the service was impeccable. A must-visit for food enthusiasts in the United Kingdom!

My husband and I booked for an early dinner and really enjoyed our meal. The service was super friendly, the food came quickly and was delicious. Also thought it was really good value for money. Would highly recommend ❤️

The staff were extremely friendly throughout. The food was lovely and very reasonable for pre-show dinner. Everything was served promptly, would definitely recommend!

Excellent! Very friendly staff and food is amazing! I would highly recommend here! I look forward to dining here again!

Great restaurant. We got 3 courses and all were good. We got steaks for mains and both were cooked perfectly. Friendly attentive staff topped off the experience. Will go again.

Food was very good quality. Good value for money. Staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating. Would recommend this restaurant.

Really tasty good food, I had the cod it was delicious, good wine options and I thought good value too. Very happy we dined in The Lantern

1st class! Friendly staff, lovely food. Fab pre-theatre menu. Couldn’t fault it at all. Perfect! We will definitely be back!

Lovely time and the pre theatre menu was exceptional value and so tasty :) also the birthday surprise was awesome!!! Highly recommended

Nicest roast beef i have ever had. Starter and desert we equally as nice. Staff were very welcoming and nice. Nicest dinner i have had in belfast