COCO Belfast is tucked into Linenhall Street in the city’s Linen Quarter, just behind City Hall. The restaurant has welcomed diners for more than 15 years and pairs quirky artwork with a relaxed, stylish atmosphere. Its central position makes it practical for lunch, dinner, a pre theatre meal or a longer Sunday visit.
Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients guide a menu that moves comfortably between familiar dishes and more inventive combinations. Recent choices have included seared scallops, salt and chilli pigeon, seafood linguine, halibut, smoked haddock, lamb and sirloin steak. Careful sauces, vegetables and garnishes give each plate its own identity without losing the approachable character of the restaurant.
A separate vegetarian selection includes dishes built around risotto, mushrooms, pasta and roast Mediterranean vegetables. Lunch, dinner, pre theatre and Sunday menus let diners choose a format that fits their plans, while desserts such as crème brûlée, chocolate brownie and seasonal fruit puddings provide a considered finish. Guests with allergies should speak to staff because recipes and seasonal availability can change.
COCO is both a restaurant and a bar, so wine and cocktails are part of the experience rather than a separate afterthought. The laid back room can support a quiet meal as well as a celebration, and the later evening atmosphere becomes more social as music and drinks take over. The result is a flexible Belfast venue with enough culinary detail for serious dining but none of the stiffness of a formal room.
Address: 7-11 Linenhall Street, Belfast BT2 8AA, United Kingdom
Coco Belfast City Centre Menu
Lunch Starters
Courgette Risotto
goats cheese, preserved lemon
Apple & Blue Cheese Salad
toasted pine nuts, beetroot
Thai Chicken Salad
smashed cucumber, peanut lime chilli dressing
Salt & Chilli Pigeon
napa slaw, aioli, chilli jam
Seared Scallops
pale smoked haddock, leeks, tartare sauce
Lunch Mains
Coco Burger
cheese, chips, chilli relish
Chicken Ballontine
cocotte potatoes, mushrooms, mustard white wine cream
Seafood Linguini
halibut, prawns, mussels, tomato, gremolata, chilli garlic oil
Halibut
salsify, artichoke, nduja Pomodoro sauce
Roast Hake
butter bean cassoulet, pancetta, salsa verde
Roast Lamb Rump
Mediterranean vegetables, olive oil mashed potato, lamb jus
10oz Sirloin Steak
hand cut chips, shallot & parmesan salad, pepper sauce
Dinner Starters
Roast Butternut Squash Soup
hazelnut sage burnt butter
Courgette Risotto
goats cheese, preserved lemon
Apple & Blue Cheese Salad
toasted pine nuts, beetroot
Thai Chicken Salad
smashed cucumber, peanut lime chilli dressing
Stuffed Squid
pork mince, anchovy, crumb, parmesan, nduja Pomodoro sauce
Salt & Chilli Pigeon
napa slaw, chilli jam, aioli
Seared Scallops
pale smoked haddock, leeks, tartare sauce
Dinner Mains
Girole Ricotta Agnolotti
cavolo nero, lemon, chicken stock, parmesan
Seafood Linguini
cod, prawns, clams, parsley, tomato, chilli, saffron cream
Chicken Breast
cocotte potatoes, mushrooms, mustard white wine cream
Halibut
caramelised cauliflower, cauliflower purée, raisin caper butter
Pale Smoked Haddock
new potatoes, leeks, poached egg, beurre blanc
Roast Lamb Rump
Mediterranean vegetables, olive oil mashed potato, lamb jus
10oz Sirloin Steak
hand cut chips, shallot & parmesan salad, pepper sauce
Pre-Theatre
Main Course 21.00, 2 Courses 28.50, 3 Courses 36.00
Roast Butternut Squash Soup
hazelnut sage burnt butter
Thai Chicken Salad
smashed cucumber, peanut lime chilli dressing
Apple & Blue Cheese Salad
toasted pine nuts, beetroot
Salt & Chilli Pigeon
napa slaw, chilli jam, aioli
Chicken Breast
cocotte potatoes, mushrooms, madeira sauce
Coco Beef Burger
cheese, chips, chilli relish
Halibut
roast cauliflower, cauliflower puree, caper & raisin butter vinaigrette
Seafood Linguini
halibut, prawns, mussels, parsley, tomato, gremolata, chilli garlic oil
Roast Plum Clafoutis
vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Brownie
salted caramel ice cream, toasted almonds
Lemon & Lavender Crème Brulée
Small Selection of Irish Cheeses
chutney, crackers
Vegetarian
All dishes below can be served as a Starter 10.50 or Main course 17.50
Roast Butternut Squash Soup
hazelnut sage burnt butter
Courgette Risotto
goats cheese, preserved lemon
Apple & Blue Cheese Salad
candied nuts, mixed leaf
Mushroom Bruschetta
rocket & shallot salad, balsamic
Linguini Pasta
goats cheese, chilli, wild garlic, kale, garlic crumb
Roast Mediterranean Vegetables
olive oil mashed potato
Desserts
Lemon & Lavender Crème Brulée
shortbread, blueberry compote
Roast Plum Clafoutis
vanilla ice cream
Raspberry & Rice Pudding Semifreddo
raspberry coulis, raspberry sorbet
Warm Chocolate Brownie
salted caramel ice cream
Selection of Cheese
chutney, crackers
Lazy Sunday
Main Course 21.00, 2 Courses 28.50, 3 Courses 36.00
Seafood Chowder
Grape & Blue Cheese Salad
toasted pine nuts, beetroot
Courgette Risotto
goats cheese, preserved lemon
Thai Chicken Salad
smashed cucumber, peanut lime chilli dressing
Salt & Chilli Pigeon
napa slaw, chilli jam, aioli
Chicken Breast
cocotte potatoes, mushrooms, peppercorn sauce
Roast Monkfish
butter bean cassoulet, pancetta, salsa verde
Roast Lamb Rump
ratatouille, olive oil mashed potato, lamb jus
Cod
cauliflower puree, roast cauliflower, caper raisin butter
Seafood Linguini
cod, prawns, parsley, tomato, chilli gremolata, shellfish cream
Roast Beef
roast & mashed potato, roast carrot, Yorkshire pudding, gravy (£2.50 supplement)
10oz Sirloin Steak
chips, shallot & parmesan salad, peppercorn sauce (£12.50 supplement)
Roast Plum Clafoutis
raspberry ripple ice cream
Chocolate Brownie
salted caramel ice cream, toasted almonds
Lemon & Lavender Crème Brulée
shortbread, blueberry compote
Raspberry & Rice Pudding Semifreddo
white chocolate gel, lemon gel, raspberry sorbet
Small Selection of Irish Cheeses
chutney, crackers