Belfast has an Italian restaurant for almost every mood: a spirited family supper, a quick pizza before a show, a date-night plate of fresh pasta or a long table covered in dishes to share. The city’s strongest kitchens do more than repeat the familiar repertoire. They pay attention to dough, sauce, texture and the balance between Italian tradition and the produce of Northern Ireland. The compact centre also makes it easy to match dinner with theatre, live music or an evening in the Cathedral Quarter.
This guide moves from enduring Belfast institutions to contemporary dining rooms, neighbourhood pizzerias and a rooftop restaurant with a broader Mediterranean outlook. Pizza lovers can choose between thin Naples-style bases, sourdough pies and generously topped house creations. Pasta ranges from comforting lasagne and carbonara to handmade shapes paired with seafood, duck ragù, mushrooms or seasonal vegetables.
The best choice depends on the occasion. Villa Italia and Scalini suit family gatherings; Coppi and La Bottega bring more detail to the plate; Amelia Hall and Pizza Punks turn pizza into a social night out. Fratelli is convenient for the Grand Opera House, while Little Wing and Nico’s are easy Lisburn Road options. Tetto completes the picture with rooftop energy, Neapolitan pizza and food from the grill.
Villa Italia
Villa Italia has welcomed Belfast diners since 1988, and its appeal lies in the way it makes a large restaurant feel festive rather than impersonal. Murals, terracotta colours, winding stairs and checked tablecloths create a theatrical version of the classic family trattoria. It is an especially useful choice when ages and appetites vary, because the menu covers pizza, pasta, meat, seafood and familiar starters without losing its Italian centre.
The pasta section offers clear contrasts. Spaghetti carbonara is rich with smoked bacon, parmesan and egg yolk, while tagliatelle al salmone pairs smoked salmon and spinach with a cream sauce. Linguini scoglio is the brighter seafood option, bringing prawns, calamari and mussels together with garlic, chilli, white wine and tomato. Homemade lasagne and meatball linguini answer the call for comfort; a broad pizza list makes sharing straightforward for bigger tables.
Address: 39–41 University Road, Belfast BT7 1ND
Villa Italia Menu
Pizza
Vegan cheese available (0.50 extra) / Gluten free base available (1.50 extra)
MARGHERITA (V)
Tomato & Mozzarella
PEPPERONI
Tomato, Mozzarella & Pepperoni Sausage
ROMANA
Tomato, Mozzarella & Ham
PIZZA BRUSCHETTA (V)
Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Garlic & Basil Oil
LA RUSTICA
Parmesan Cream Base, Garlic Infused Crushed Baby Potato, Sauteed Onions, Fresh Rosemary & Bacon, Finished with Hot Honey
MIA
Tomato, Mozzarella, Ham, Mushroom & Oregano
HAWAIIAN
Tomato, Mozzarella, Ham & Pineapple
PICCANTE (S)
Tomato, Mozzarella, Pepperoni Sausage, Salami, Onions & Chilli Sauce
CALZONE (Envelope Pizza)
Tomato, Mozzarella, Ham & Salami folded and cased in a tomato and Parmesan shell
ANTONELLA
Tomato, Mozzarella, Salame Calabrese, Fior Di Latte & Rocket
PIZZA VEGANA (VG)
Tomato, Vegan Cheese with a Mix of Mediterranean Vegetables
VENEZIANA
Tomato, Mozzarella, Sweet Chilli Sauce, Chicken, Peppers & Red Onions
CAMPAGNOLA
Tomato, Mozzarella, Chicken, Bacon & Sweetcorn
POLLO (N)
Tomato, Mozzarella, Chicken, Sweet Roasted Peppers & pesto
BIANCANEVE
Mozzarella (White Base), Parma Ham, Chorizo, Cherry Tomatoes, Parmesan & Rocket
CALABRESE (S)
Tomato, Mozzarella, Salami Calabrese, 'Nduja, Sweet Roasted Peppers, Rocket & Fior Di Latte
GIARDINIERA
Tomato, Mozzarella, Chicken, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Garlic, Basil Oil & Parmesan
VILLA ITALIA
Tomato, Mozzarella, Pepperoni Sausage, Ham, Bacon, Mushroom, Sweetcorn & Pineapple
Antipasti
FORMAGGIO DI CAPRA CON BARBIETOLA (V)
Grilled Goats Cheese, Garlic & Thyme Roasted Beetroot served on Brioche with Caramelized Onion
GAMBERONI ALLA TRAPANESE
Tiger Prawns in Garlic & Chilli with White Wine & Cherry Tomatoes. Served with Focaccia Bread
CANNELLONI (V)
Pasta Tubes filled with Spinach & Ricotta Cheese, Oven Baked in a Tomato Sauce & Gratinated with Cheese
FUNGHI CON PANCETTA
Deep Fried Mushrooms with a Bacon, Peppers & Cheese Stuffing, served with a tasty Garlic Dip
FRITTO MISTO (GF)
Baby Squid & King Prawns dusted in Corn flour, deep fried & served over Rocket Salad with a Lemon Mayonnaise
BRUSCHETTA DI POMODORO (VG)
Grilled Slices of Bread, Topped with Tomato, Red Onion & Garlic in Olive Oil
ARANCINI (N)
Arborio rice Balls with Chorizo, Parmesan & Peas, Bread-crumbed & deep Fried Served with a Pesto Mayo
POLPETTINE CON POMODORO
Homemade Meatballs in a Delicious Tomato Sauce, Topped With Cheese & Served with Garlic Bread
MORSETTI
Chicken Goujons Served with a Paprika Mayonnaise
Extra Sides
GARLIC BREAD
GARLIC BREAD SUPREME (With Cheese)
PIZZA GARLIC BREAD WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE
Pasta
All our pasta sauces are gluten free and available with penne gluten free pasta.
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
Our Very Own Recipe of This Italian Classic made with Glenarm Shorthorn Mince
PENNE MARCANTONIO
Penne Pasta Cooked with a Delicious Combination of Chorizo, Sun-Blush Tomato, Chicken, Mushrooms & Peas, Laced with Cream
LINGUINI CON POLPETTE
Homemade Meatballs in a Tomato & Basil Sauce over Linguini
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
Spaghetti Tossed with Crispy Smoked Bacon, Parmesan Cheese & Egg Yolk in a Cream Sauce
TAGLIATELLE AL SALMONE
Tagliatelle Pasta with Smoked Salmon & Spinach in a Cream Sauce
LASAGNA DELLA CASA
Traditional Homemade Lasagne Served with Your Choice of Side Order
LINGUINI SCOGLIO
Classic Dish of Linguini Pasta, Tossed with Garlic, Fresh Chilli, King Prawns, Calamari & Mussels in a Light White Wine & Tomato Sauce
LINGUINI ALL’ANGELO (S)
Linguini Pasta in a light Cream Sauce with Tiger Prawns, Spicy 'Nduja, Roasted Red Peppers, Roasted Onion, Thyme & Peas
RAVIOLI ALLA NORMA
Ravioli filled with mozzarella Cheese, Served in a San Marzano Tomato Sauce, with Aubergine and Burrata Cheese
Pollo
All of the below Chicken Dishes are served with Vegetables and a choice of Potatoes or Side Salad.
POLLO ALLA VERONESE
Breast of Chicken Filled with Bacon & Garlic Stuffing, Served With a Wild Mushroom Sauce
POLLO FORMAGGIO (GF)
Escalope of Chicken Breast Cooked in a White Wine & Cream Sauce, Topped With Ham & Gratinated with Cheddar Cheese
SPIEDINI SAPORITI (GF)
A Tasty Marinated Chicken Kebab Garnished with Pilaff Rice & Served With a Sweet Chilli & Crème Fraiche Sauce
Carne & Pesce
MAIALE AL MARSALA
Locally Sourced Medallions of Pork Fillet, Pan-Fried and complimented with a Creamy Marsala & Mushroom Sauce
BISTECCA (GF)
10oz Locally Sourced Angus Sirloin Steak Chargrilled and Cooked to your liking, Served with a choice of Garlic Butter or Black Pepper Sauce
FILETTO (GF)
8oz Locally Sourced Fillet Steak Chargrilled and Cooked to your liking, Served with a Choice of Garlic Butter or Black Pepper Sauce
AGNELLO ALLA BRACE (GF)
Chargrilled Lamb Rump, Marinated in Garlic, Rosemary, and Mint, Served with a Rosemary Infused Dauphinoise, Mint Pesto & Jus
ANATRA AL MANGO (GF)
Marinated Barbary Duck Breast, Cooked to your liking and served with a Mango, Apple and Chilli Cream Sauce with Crispy Leeks
SPIGOLA ALLA DINO (GF)
Pan-fried fillet of Seabass with sauteed Potatoes & Chorizo, Tiger Prawns and Spinach with a light Lemon and cream. Sauce served with Vegetables or Salad
SALMONE ALLA FIORENTINA (N)
Pan-fried Fillet of Salmon with a Sun-dried Tomato, Basil, Pine Nut & Parmesan Crust, Complimented by a Light Lemon & Cream Sauce, Served with Roast Mediterranean Vegetables and your Choice of Potatoes
Contorni
CHIPS OR DICED POTATO IN GARLIC BUTTER
BABY BOILED POTATOES
CHEF’S SELECTION OF FRESH VEGETABLES
MUSHROOMS IN GARLIC BUTTER
GARLIC BREAD
GARLIC BREAD SUPREME (WITH CHEESE)
TOSSED SALAD
PIZZA GARLIC BREAD WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE
Dolce
AFFOGATO (N)
Vanilla Ice-Cream sprinkled with Amaretti Biscuits, served with a shot of Hot Espresso and a shot of Amaretto Liqueur, for you to drown (Affogato) to your liking
TORTA DI CIOCCOLATO
A Delicious Chocolate Fudge Cake Served With a Hot Chocolate Sauce
TIRAMISU
Villa Italia’s Version of This Classic Recipe
PROFITEROLES (N)
Choux Pastry Filled with Cream, Topped with Hot Chocolate & Finished With Fresh Cream & Nuts
FUDGE OR CHOCOLATE NUT SUNDAE (N) (GF)
Vanilla Ice-Cream with Your Choice of Chocolate or Fudge Sauce With a Sprinkling of Nuts, Topped with Fresh Cream
TORTA ALL’ARANCIA CON CIOCCOLATO
This delicious combination of Orange & Chocolate makes this Home-made Cheesecake a real delight. Served with a Chocolate Sauce
SORBETO MISTO (GF)
Trio of Assorted Sorbet Served in a Brandy Basket Accompanied With a Strawberry Coulis
GELATO CON PERE (GF)
Honeycomb Ice-Cream & Pears Served with Fresh Cream & Sprinkled with Chocolate
PANNA COTTA (GF)
Raspberry and White Chocolate Panna Cotta with a Berry Compote
CRESPELLE DOLCI
Warm Homemade Crepes with Chocolate & Fudge Sauces, Served With Honeycomb Ice-Cream
CARAMELLO DELLA NONNA
Sticky Toffee Sponge Pudding Served Warm with a Delicious Toffee & Caramel Sauce & Honeycomb Ice-Cream
Coffee & Tea
AMERICANO
ESPRESSO
CAPPUCCINO
CAFÉ LATTE OR MOCHA
LIQUEUR COFFEES
SELECTION OF TEAS – DECAFFE, GREEN, PEPPERMINT OR EARL GREY
HOT CHOCOLATE
House Red Wines
PALMENTO SHIRAZ I.G.T. – SICILIA
With attractive berry aromas & soft tannins, this delightful red is beautifully balanced
PALMENTO NERO D’AVOLA I.G.T. – SICILIA
This young fresh red explodes with lush black cherry flavours & a hint of spice on the nose
Italian Red Wines
PRIMO SANGIOVESE MERLOT
Brambly berried fruit that’s plenty ripe, gentle roasted notes give way to red and black plums
CHIANTI CLASSICO SERRESTORI D.O.C.G.
Made predominantly from Sangiovese, this ruby red wine from the best vineyards in the region has attractive aromas of cherry & raspberry
MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO
Soft ripe summer fruits on the palate, with a clean finish
PRIMITIVO PUGLIA ‘I MURI’
Deep & intense with layered notes of dark chocolate, liquorice & cherry
VALPOLICELLA DOC
Produced in the famous classic zone of the same name from selected grapes, full ruby red colour with an intense fragrance & bold fresh taste
PIPOLI AGLIANICO
Garnet red in colour with complex aromas of underbrush, violets & cocoa. Full-bodied with sweet red fruit, delicate oak nuances and a persistent finish
FARNESE ‘EDIZIONE CINQUE AUTOCTONI’
Winner of ‘Best Wine of Italy 2015’. Five grape varieties aged separately then blended into a rich, powerful yet very drinkable wine with hints of blackberries, vanilla, cinnamon & mixed spice
Rosé Wines
CANYON ROAD WHITE ZINFANDEL – CALIFORNIA, USA
Light-bodied with hints of strawberry, cherry & watermelon and a smooth, crisp finish
PINOT GRIGIO BLUSH DELLA VENEZIE IGT LAMBERTI
Attractive colour with soft strawberry flavours and an easy-drinking off-dry style
House White Wines
PALMENTO PINOT GRIGIO I.G.T. – SICILIA
Apple, Pear & Melon flavours, followed by a well-balanced, dry, crisp finish characteristic of this exceptional Sicilian wine
Italian White Wines
PINOT GRIGIO ‘SANTE PIETRE’ IGT LAMBERTI
Classic Pinot Grigio from Northern Italy with a delicious fruity style
White Wines
PIPOLI GRECO FIANO
Pale lemon in colour with tropical fruit aromas and subtle vegetal notes. Rich yet fresh with lime zest character balanced by Greco grapes
INYCON SAUVIGNON BLANC I.G.T. – SICILIA (Available by the Glass)
Aromatic with notes of passion fruit, grapefruit peel and herbs. Refreshing, long-lasting and pairs perfectly with pasta, salads and spicy fish dishes
SANTA ALICIA RESERVE CHARDONNAY – CHILE
Complex and multi-layered with hints of top-end Burgundy, integrated with white pear & melon fruit
ESK VALLEY MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC – NEW ZEALAND
Intense and powerful with ripe tropical fruit, citrus and fresh herb notes. Dry, full-bodied with a crisp finish
THE NED MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC
Bursting with lively citrus & nettle aromas, vibrant and concentrated flavours showing true regional character
Red Wines
SANTA ALICIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON RESERVE – CHILE
Warm inviting nose of damson & cherry, followed by a smooth texture with flavours carrying through to the palate
FAUSTINO DE CRIANZA RIOJA DOC – SPAIN
Traditional Rioja dominated by Tempranillo, offering succulent ripe raspberry flavours
URMENETA MERLOT – CHILE (Available by the Glass)
Medium-bodied and smooth with intense aromas of blackberries and plum, forest fruit flavours on the palate
Sparkling & Champagne
ASTI SPUMANTE DOCG
Fresh, fruity and medium-sweet, one of the best Spumante wines available
VILLA JOLANDA PROSECCO – ITALY
Refreshingly off-dry with sharp Cox’s apple fruit balanced by soft melon & lemon mousse
VILLA JOLANDA PROSECCO – 20cl
Quarter bottle
CODORNIU BRUT ROSÉ CAVA
Light and pure with strawberry and raspberry notes, vibrant and true to Codorniu’s historic style
MOËT & CHANDON NV
World-famous Champagne house
Cocktails
BRAMBLE
Boatyard Gin, Villa Jolanda Prosecco, Crème de Mure, Anam Irish Citrus & Agave
APEROL SPRITZ
Aperol, Villa Jolanda Prosecco & Soda Water
WHISKEY SOUR
Black Bush Irish Whiskey, Anam Irish Citrus & Beer Honey
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Vodka, Coffee Liqueur & Fresh Espresso Coffee
Coppi
Coppi channels the sociable character of Venetian cicchetti bars into a smart Cathedral Quarter dining room. Small plates make the opening of a meal flexible: burrata with tomato, anchovy bruschetta, gnocchi fritto or a crab slider can be shared before anyone commits to a main course. The cooking feels contemporary, but the combinations remain recognisably Italian, with acidity, herbs and carefully judged richness doing most of the work.
Fresh pasta is the reason to linger. Confit duck ragù with mushroom ravioli offers deep savoury flavour, smoked chicken tortellini brings leeks and pancetta pangrattato, and conchiglie alla Trapanese balances tomato, aubergine, almonds, chilli and lemon. Plant-based diners receive a considered menu rather than a few substitutions, including agnolotti with almond cream and risotto primavera. Coppi suits couples and small groups who like to order across the menu and compare plates as the evening unfolds.
Address: Unit 2, St Anne’s Square, 11 Edward Street, Belfast BT1 2LR
Coppi Menu
Cicchetti
Cerignola Olives
Large, buttery green olives from Puglia
Smoked Almonds (N)
Sourdough Focaccia
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pasta Crisps (n)
Whipped cannellini bean, squash caponata & pine nuts
Feta Fritters
Truffle honey
Anchovy Bruschetta
Marinated peppers & whipped ricotta
'Nduja Pasta Fritti
Lemon mascarpone
Antipasti
Carpaccio of Melon
Datterini tomato, Amalfi lemon, green olive & sourdough crisp
Castelfranco Radicchio (n)
Blood orange, fennel, pistachio & mint
Bruschetta (n)
Marinated peppers, capers & basil pesto
Portavogie Prawns
Poached in confit garlic butter, parsley, lemon & toasted sourdough
Prosciutto di Parma DOP
Melon carpaccio, stracciatella & sourdough crisp
Whole Puglian Burrata
Datterini tomatoes, pistachio pesto & toasted focaccia
Kilkeel Crab Salad
Blood orange, fennel, Castelfranco radicchio & mint
Warm Baked Bread
Extra virgin olive oil
Salumi, pickled giardinera
Fennel salami
San Paolo Prosciutto
Venetian Baked Scallops
Smoked Almonds
Nocellara Olives
Porchetta Tonnato, Crispy Sage, Caper Berries & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Portavogie Prawns, Confit Garlic Butter, Lemon & Sourdough
Pasta Crisps, Whipped Cannellini Bean & Caponata (VG) (N)
Prosciutto di Parma, Melon Carpaccio, Black Pepper & Olive Oil
Anchovy Toast, Stracciatella & Marinated Peppers
Roast Beetroot, Torn Burrata, Cherries, Radicchio & Lardo
Feta Fritters & Truffle Honey (V)
Coppi Focaccia, Datterini Tomatoes, Whipped Ricotta & Roast Garlic Oil (V)
Cerignola Olives (VG)
Primi
Black Truffle & Potato Agnolotti (n)
Almond cream, sherry vinegar & sage
Radiatori (n)
Sweet datterini tomatoes & wild garlic pesto
Risotto Primavera (n)
Spring peas, new season asparagus, lemon & almond
Prawn Bucatini
Burnt chilli butter, lemon, basil & confit tomato
Duck Ragú
Mushroom ravioli, crispy duck skin, truffle oil & shaved Parmesan
Radiatori
Sweet Datterini tomatoes & wild garlic pesto
Black Truffle & Potato Agnolotti
Almond cream, sherry vinegar, sage & brown butter
Pan Fried Potato Gnocchi
Wild garlic pesto, new season asparagus & smoked Gubbeen fonduta
Radiatori Sausage Ragú Bianco
Hannan's chilli & fennel sausage, white wine & Pecorino Romano
Pea & Ham Risotto
Hannan's sugar pit ham hock, toasted pistachio & caciocavallo cheese
Secondi
Salt Baked Celeriac Arrabiatta
White bean puree, sprigarello broccoli & heritage carrots
Pan Fried Monkfish
Salt baked celeriac, hispi cabbage & shellfish butter
Char Grilled Irish Sirloin
Grilled baby gem Caesar, peppercorn & Marsala sauce
Braised Beef Cheek Lasagne
Italian sausage, smoked Gubbeen & basil pesto
Roast Chicken Breast
Heritage carrots, sprigarello broccoli & 'nduja butter
Contorni
Chunky Chips
Rosemary salt
Fried Smashed Potatoes
Truffle mayo & chives
Hispi Cabbage
Chilli oil & pangrattato
Caesar Salad
Gem, anchovies, Pecorino & sourdough croutons
Fried Smashed Potatoes
Truffle mayo, Pecorino & chives
Heritage Carrots
Feta, honey & mint
Hispi Cabbage
Burnt chilli butter & pangrattato
Mixed Leaf Salad & Sherry Vinegar Dressing
Fried Smashed Potatoes, Truffle Mayo, Pecorino & Chive
Rosemary Salted Chunky Chips
Hispi Cabbage
Burnt chilli butter
Dolce
Sicilian Lemon Cheesecake
Raspberry sorbet
Chocolate Torta
Amarena cherries & toasted almonds
Sorbet
Dolce Tiramisú
Espresso, amaretto, mascarpone & white chocolate crunch
Durrus
Truffle honey, quince mostarda & crackers
Amalfi Lemon Panna Cotta
Amarena cherries & ricotta doughnuts
Chocolate Torta
Blood orange, sea salt & olive oil gelato
Vanilla Gelato
Salted caramel & hazelnut praline
Vanilla Panna Cotta
Rhubarb compot
Tiramisu
Espresso, amaretto, mascarpone & white chocolate crunch
Pasta
Below served with gluten free pasta...
Duck Ragu
Chestnut Mushroom, Red Wine, Truffle & Parmesan
Portavogie Prawn Pasta
Confit Tomato, Roast Garlic, Parsley & Lemon Butter
Conchiglie alla Norma
Aubergine, smoke tomato pesto, ricotta salata, almonds
Sausage Ragu Bianco
Chilli & fennel sausage, white wine & pecorino
Beetroot Risotto
Gorgonzola, roast figs, red wine & toasted walnuts
Principale
Pan Fried Market Fish
Jerusalem artichockes & truffle butter Price: M/P
Roast Porchetta
Cavolo nero, fig mostarda & sage
Grilled Irish Sirloin Steak
Caramelised shallot
Kids Menu
Margarita Pizza & Fries (V)
Fresh Bacon Pasta Carbonara
Tomato & Mozzarella Pasta Bake (V)
Crispy Chicken Strips & Fries
+A Scoop Of Ice Cream or Hot Chocolate For Dessert
Set Menu
2 courses £36.00, 3 courses £42.00. Ask your server for today's Set Menu.
2x Courses
3x Courses
Low Gluten – Antipasti
Warm Baked Bread (vegan)
Extra virgin olive oil
Whole Puglian Burrata (v)
Hot honey, mint, roasted grapes
Fennel salami per 100g
San Paolo Prosciutto per 100g
Nocellara Olives (vg)
Low Gluten – Pasta
Below served with gluten free pasta...
Conchiglie alla Norma (v) (n)
Aubergine, smoke tomato pesto, ricotta salata, almonds
Low Gluten – Contorni
Mixed Leaf Salad & Sherry Vinegar Dressing (vegan)
Rosemary Salted Chunky Chips (vegan)
Low Gluten – Dolce
Vanilla Panna Cotta (N)
Rhubarb compot
Pasta & Risotto
At Coppi all our pasta is made fresh every day by our talented kitchen team.
Duck Ragu, Wild Mushroom, Porcini Ravioli & Aged Parmesan
Prawn Bucatini, Confit Tomato, Lemon, Basil & Burnt Chilli Butter
Mafaldine alla Puttanesca, Anchovy, Chilli, Olive, Capers & Pangrattato
'Nduja Gigante, Tomato Ragu, Mascarpone, Lemon & Tarragon
Pan Fried Gnocchi, Pistachio Pesto, Ricotta & Courgette (V)
Kilkeel Crab Risotto, Brown Crab Butter, Guanciale & Charred Corn
Mains
Bistecca alla Florentina, Gorgonzola, Radicchio & Balsamic
Price: MP
Pan Fried Hake, Roast Shellfish Sauce, Crab & Courgette
Half Roast Chicken, Marinated Peppers & 'Nduja Honey Butter
Lasagne Bianca, Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder, Tuscan Sausage, Cacio e Pepe Sauce
Chargrilled Sirloin, Caesar Salad, Marsala & Pepper Sauce
Sides
Smashed Potatoes, Black Truffle Aioli & Pecorino
Hand Cut Chips (VG)
Roast Peach Salad, Tomato, Ricotta, Castelfranco, Mint & Pistachio (V) (N)
Chargrilled Hispi Cabbage, Guanciale, Peas, Brown Butter & Sherry Vinegar
Caesar Salad, Anchovies, Pecorino & Sourdough (v)
Amelia Hall
Amelia Hall combines a pizzeria, bar and all-day meeting place in Belfast’s Linen Quarter. The room changes character naturally: coffee and breakfast dominate earlier, the terrace fills through the afternoon, and evenings bring low lighting, cocktails and a livelier soundtrack. Despite the scale, food is not treated as an afterthought. Pizza sits at the centre, supported by pasta, salads and shareable plates made for a table that may be staying for another round.
It works best when the group wants choice without formality. Start with several small plates, then split pizzas so that a classic tomato-and-mozzarella combination can sit beside something bolder. Gluten-free bases and a range of vegetarian, vegan and nut-free dishes widen the appeal, though anyone with an allergy should still speak to the team. The central Howard Street position makes Amelia Hall handy before a concert, after shopping or for a relaxed celebration that can continue into the bar.
Address: 44 Howard Street, Belfast BT1 6PG
Amelia Hall Menu
Breakfast
Italian McMuffin
Italian Sausage, Smoked Bacon, Fried Egg, Scamorza & Nduja Ketchup.
Cacio e Pepe Eggs
Scrambled Eggs, Black Pepper, Parmesan, Sourdough.
Avocado On Sourdough
Pickled Red Onion & Dukkah.
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel
Everything Bagel, Crispy Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, 'Nduja Mayo, American Cheese, Hot Honey.
French Toast
Berries & Cream.
House Granola
Greek Yoghurt & Fruit Compote.
From The Bakery
All-butter Cornetto
Almond Cornetto
Dips
Hot Honey
Garlic Basil Mayo
Nduja Mayo
Caesar
Hot Sauce
Pizza
Margherita
Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Basil.
Pepperoni
Mozzarella & Hot Honey.
Pollo
Mozzarella, Roast Chicken, Peppers, Pesto.
Piccante
Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Spicy 'Nduja, Salami, Pickled Chillies, Chilli Oil.
Prosciutto
Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Rocket, Parmesan.
Patata
Mozzarella, Sausage, Rosemary Potato, Caramelised Onion, Shaved Parmesan.
Formaggio
Goats Cheese, Caramelised Onion, Pistachios, Sun Blush Tomatoes.
Verdura
Mozzarella, Red Onion, Olives, Mushrooms, Rocket.
Carbonara
Smoked Mozzarella, Pancetta, Bechamel.
Sides
Marinated Olives
Garlic, Chilli, Herbs.
Padron Peppers
Garlic Basil Mayo, Dukkah.
'Nduja & Mozzarella Arancini
'Nduja Crumb, Garlic Basil Mayo, Parmesan.
Squash & Sage Arancini
Cacio e Pepe Brown Butter, Squash Pureé, Parmesan, Crispy Sage.
Garlic & Herb Flatbread
Garlic & Herb Butter.
Spicy 'Nduja Flatbread
'Nduja, Mozzarella.
Parmesan & Garlic Fries
Parmesan & Rosemary Salt Fries
Skin-on Fries
Pasta
Slow Braised Beef Ragu
Pappardelle & Shaved Parmesan.
Gnocchi
Mushrooms, Blue Cheese, Parmesan.
Butternut Squash Risotto
Sweet Potato, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Parmesan.
Salad
Caesar Salad
Roasted Chicken, Sourdough Croutons, Parmesan, Little Gem.
Tuscan Panzanella
Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Cucumber, Red Onion, Capers, Basil, Sourdough Croutons.
Share
Sharing Board
Garlic & Herb Flatbread, Marinated Olives, Padron Peppers, Salami, Prosciutto, Pesto, Hot Honey & Garlic Basil Mayo.
Dessert
House Tiramisu
Espresso, Mascarpone, Italian Sponge & Cocoa.
Bomboloni (For 2 people)
Soft Italian doughtnuts rolled in spiced sugar. Served with Nutella.
Breakfast Add-ons
Egg
Italian Sausage
Bacon
Halloumi
Mushrooms
Coffee / Tea
Espresso
Americano
Flat White
Latte
Cappuccino
Cortado
Chai Latte
Brunch Cocktails
Garibalde
Campari, Orange Juice & Sugar.
Mimosa
Prosecco & Orange Juice.
Bellini
Prosecco & Peach.
Bloody Mary
Vodka, Tomato, Tabasco, Worcester & Lemon.
Breakfast Martini
Gin, Marmalade, Cointreau & Lemon.
Pints
Guinness
Heverlee
Tennents
Birra Bella
Outcider
Estrella
Cocktails
Hot Honey Margarita
Cazcabel Honey, Cointreau, Lime & Hot Honey.
Raspberry Noir
Absolut Raspberry, Lime, Sugar & Pinot Noir
Irish Whiskey Sour
Jameson, Lemon, Egg White & Bitters
Sicilian Negroni
Malfy Blood Orange, Regal Rogue Red & Campari.
Howard St 75
Beefeater, Raspberry, Lemon, Prosecco & Soda.
Bramble
Malfy Lemon, Creme De Mure, Lemon & Sugar.
Wine
Yealands Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
Fattori Pinot Grigio (Italy)
Peth Wetz Estate Riesling (Germany)
Katnook Founders Chardonnay (Australia)
Berne Esprit Mediterranee (France)
Domaine de la Petite Croix (France)
Scalini Botanic
Scalini is a Botanic Avenue landmark built for convivial dining. Its tiered rooms, Italian murals and substantial capacity are well suited to birthdays, student gatherings and extended family meals, yet smaller tables can still find a comfortable corner. The atmosphere is exuberant rather than restrained, matching a menu that favours recognisable southern Italian flavours, generous portions and plenty of choice across pizza, pasta and baked dishes.
There is pleasure in ordering the classics here. Lasagne arrives with tomato sauce and salad; spaghetti with meatballs leans into slow-cooked comfort; carbonara offers a creamier counterpoint. Pizza ranges from simple tomato and cheese to vegetable and cured-meat combinations, while seafood pasta brings prawns and mussels into the mix. Scalini is the pick when consensus matters: diners can travel from calamari and pizza to ragù, gelato or chocolate dessert without the meal feeling scattered.
Address: 85 Botanic Avenue, Belfast BT7 1JL
Scalini Botanic Menu
Antipasti
Arancini
Arborio rice balls with chorizo, parmesan & peas, bread-crumbed & deep fried. lemon mayo dip
Bruschetta (VG)
Grilled slices of sourdough bread, topped with tomato, red onion & garlic in olive oil with basil & oregano
Fritto Misto (GF)
Calamari & king prawns dusted in Corn flour, deep fried & served over a Rocket Salad. Lemon Mayo dip
Garlic Bread
Cheesy Garlic bread
Garlic Pizza Bread
Funghi
Deep fried, breadcrumbed mushrooms, filled with a bacon & cheddar cheese stuffing. Garlic mayo dip
Polpette
Homemade meatballs, in a chili and fennel tomato sauce, topped with smoked paprika cheddar cheese & served with hot honey garlic bread
Pollo Panato
Breadcrumbed chicken strips, accompanied by a paprika dip
Chicken Caesar
Chicken, crisp romaine hearts, Kalamata olives, Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, garlic focaccia croutons
Pizza
Premium Extras: Meat & Fish +1.90, Other +1.40, Vegan Cheese +0.50, Gluten Free Base +1.50
Margherita (V)
Classic Tomato & Mozzarella, fresh Basil, Extra Virgin Olive oil
Pepperoni
Tomato, Mozzarella & Pepperoni Sausage
Calzone - An Envelope Pizza
Folded Pizza filled with Tomato, Mozzarella, Ham & Salami, topped with Tomato & Parmesan
Mia
Tomato, Mozzarella, Ham, Mushrooms & Oregano
Hawaian
Tomato, Mozzarella, Ham & Pineapple
Daniele (V)
Mozzarella white base, Basil Oil, Sun-dried Tomato, Cherry Tomato, Garlic, Red Onion & Goats Cheese
Piccante (S)
Tomato, Mozzarella, Pepperoni Sausage, Salami, Onions & Chili Sauce
Diavoletta (S)
Thin crust base with Tomato, Mozzarella, Calabrese Sausage, Fennel Seeds, Fresh Chilli, Topped with Hot honey, Smoked Paprika Cheddar Cheese & Crispy Courgette
Scalini
Tomato, Mozzarella, Pepperoni Sausage, Ham, Bacon, Mushroom, Sweetcorn & Pineapple
Giardiniera
Tomato, Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, Garlic & Onions, with Roast Chicken, Parmesan Cheese & Basil Oil
Dips
Garlic Mayo
Hot Honey
'Nduja Mayo
Lemon Mayo
Contorni
Garlic Parmesan Chips or Diced
Chips or Diced Potatoes
Garlic Chips or Diced Potatoes
Garlic Bread
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Side Salad
Pasta
All our pasta sauces are gluten free and can be made with gluten free penne pasta.
Penne Primavera (V)
Penne pasta with a tasty combination of peppers, red onions, mint, white wine, aubergine, chili, courgette & fresh thyme, tossed in a tomato sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti tossed with crispy smoked bacon, parmesan cheese & egg yolk, in a cream sauce
Rigatoni Al Ragu’
Slow braised beef shin ragu with rigatoni pasta topped with parmesan shavings
Tagliatelle Al Salmone
Tagliatelle with smoked salmon & spinach, in a cream and tomato sauce
Lasagna Della Casa
Traditional homemade lasagna, served with your choice of side order
Linguini Pescatora
Linguini cooked with tiger prawns, mussels, fresh chilli, cherry tomato & garlic, in a light tomato white wine sauce
Linguini Con Polpette
Homemade meatballs in a tomato & basil sauce over linguini
Spaghetti Bolognese
Our very own recipe of this Italian classic made with Glenarm shorthorn mince
Pennette Torinesi (N)
Penne pasta, served with chicken, sun-blush tomato, pine nuts, courgette & white wine with a touch of cream
Ravioli Con Funghi
Ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta. Cooked with bacon, mushroom, spinach and rosemary in a creamy white wine sauce
Secondi
Pollo Al Funghi
Breast of chicken filled with bacon & garlic stuffing. Wild Mushroom Sauce, vegetables and a side of your choice
Agnello al Vino Rosso (GF)
Lamb rump with shallots, rosemary, and red wine reduction. Roast potatoes tossed with garlic, chilli, rosemary, mint and butter. Served with vegetables
Spigola Viola (GF)
Fillets of seabass with a creamy shallot-and-fine-caper sauce. Served with roast potatoes and vegetables.
Dolce
Affogato (N)
Vanilla ice-cream, sprinkled with Amaretti biscuits, served with a shot of hot Espresso coffee & a shot of Amaretto liqueur, for you to drown (Affogato) to your liking
Torta Di Cioccolato
A delicious chocolate fudge cake served with a hot chocolate sauce & Ice-cream
Sorbetto Misto
Trio of assorted sorbet
Caramello Della Nonna
Sticky toffee pudding served warm with a delicious toffee sauce & honeycomb Ice-cream
Torta All’ Arancia Con Cioccolato
The delicious combination of orange & chocolate makes this home-made cheesecake a real delight. Served with a toffee & chocolate sauce
Tiramisu
Scalini version of this Classic Recipe
Fudge or Chocolate Nut Sundae (N)
Vanilla Ice-cream with your Choice of chocolate or fudge sauce, with a sprinkling of nuts & a topping of fresh cream
Specials
Gamberoni
Sauteed tiger prawns infused with garlic, chilli and cherry tomatoes, finished in a white wine reduction. Served with warm, house-baked focaccia.
Pollo Con Caponata (N)
Roast chicken supreme prepared with garlic and thyme, with gravy sauce on the side. Served with mashed potatoes and a Siciliana caponata, made of aubergine, onion, celery, red peppers, sultanas, pine nuts and vinegar.
Merluzzo Con Barbabietola
Cod fillet with beetroot gnocchi in a mascarpone sauce, garnished with chives, lime, sautéed spinach, and smoked chili.
Bambini
£7.50 per bambini. All Kids meals served with a soft drink and ice cream. Available for Children up to the age of 12.
Lasagna Della Casa with Chips
Price: £7.50 per bambini
Spaghetti Bolognese
Price: £7.50 per bambini
Linguini Con Polpette
Price: £7.50 per bambini
Margherita Pizza
Price: £7.50 per bambini
Chicken Goujons and Chips
Price: £7.50 per bambini
Pepperoni Pizza
Price: £7.50 per bambini
Vino
Merlot / Shiraz / Nero D’Avola
Montepulciano
Valpolicella
Chianti
Primitivo
Palmento Pinot Grigio / Sauvignon Blanc
Lamberti Pino Grigio
Esk Valley
Santa Alicia Chardonnay
Pipoli
The Ned
Zinfandel
Lamberti Pinot Blush
Villa Jolanda Prosecco
Tea & Coffee
Espresso
Americano
Cappuccino
Cafè Latte or Mocha
Liqueur Coffees
Selection of Teas
Hot Chocolate
Beers
Peroni
Peroni (66cl)
Peroni 0.0
Moretti
Moretti (66cl)
Coors Light
Guinness
Soft drinks
Coke
Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite
Apple, Orange juice
Sparkling & Still Water (Glass)
Britvic 55 Apple
San Pellegrino (Sparkling - 750ml)
Liqueurs
Amaretto
Baileys
Grappa
Sambuca
Amaro Montenegro
Spirits
Smirnoff Vodka
Grey Goose Vodka
Gordon’s Gin
Malfy Limone Gin
Malfy Arancia Gin
Jawbox Belfast Cut Gin
Cocktails
Limoncello Spritz
Southern Italian spin on the world’s famous Venetian Spritz made with Limoncello liqueur, fresh lemon juice & topped with Prosecco
Aperol Spritz
A traditional Italian cocktail of Aperol liqueur & Prosecco, topped off with soda & a slice of orange
Espresso Cocktail
Captain Morgan’s, Tia Maria & fresh espresso shaken served in a martini glass
Raspberry Royale
Jawbox Gin & lemon, topped with Prosecco & raspberry liqueur
Limoncello Mojito
A classic mojito with white rum, sugar syrup, lime juice, soda water & mint with the addition of Limoncello for an Italian twist!
Passionfruit Martini
Smirnoff Vodka, passionfruit puree, Passoa, pineapple juice, vanilla sugar & lime juice
Pizza Punks Belfast
Pizza Punks brings bold flavours and a loud, playful room to Waring Street. Its hand-stretched sourdough bases carry both familiar toppings and combinations that borrow freely from elsewhere. Double pepperoni gains heat from candied jalapeños and hot honey, while the cacio e pepe carbonara pizza adds pancetta, baked egg and black pepper. A smaller pizzetta size is useful at lunch or when a starter sounds too good to miss.
The create-your-own format is the main attraction for decisive diners: choose the base, sauce and cheese, then build from meats, vegetables and plant-based toppings. Restraint still rewards the crust, so five or six toppings usually make a more balanced pie than loading on everything. Vegan cheese, gluten-free bases and a full plant-based topping set help mixed groups. Come for an easy, energetic meal with friends, especially if everyone has a different idea of the perfect pizza.
Address: 20–22 Waring Street, Belfast BT1 2ES
Pizza Punks Belfast Menu
Starters & Sides
Tomato Garden Salad (VG)
Heirloom cherry tomatoes, red onion, sweet drop peppers, leaves, balsamic
Burrata & Tomato Salad (V)
Heirloom cherry tomatoes, burrata, fresh basil, evoo, sea salt
Candied Bacon
Smoked and caramelised bacon, candied jalapeños
Nocellara Olives (VG)
Lemon slice
Burrata Hot Honey Crumble (N)
Fresh burrata, jalapeño hot honey, pepperoni & pistachio crumble, sourdough crostini
Chicken Wings
Woodfired chicken wings, with your choice of sauce, choose from: Classic; Jalapeño hot honey, candied jalapeños; Buffalo hot sauce, ranch; Chipotle hot honey, pepperoni & pistachio crumble (N)
Mac ‘n’ Cheese (V)
Creamy three cheese macaroni.
Vegan Mac ‘n’ Cheese (VG) (N)
Creamy cashew & vegan cheese macaroni, with vegan toppings.
Garlic Sourdough (V)
Garlic oil, rosemary, sea salt
Garlic Bomb (V)
Sourdough bomb, garlic butter,jalapeño hot honey, shaved parmesan
Pizza Classics
All pizzas are available as 6” pizzetta or 12” pizza. Add Burrata To Any Pizza +2. 12” Gluten Free +2 | 6” Gluten Free +1.
Margherita (V)
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, evoo, fresh basil. Add one topping +2
New York Vodka Sauce
Cream tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, shaved parmesan. Add one topping +2
Double Pepperoni
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni picante, pepperoni, candied jalapeños, jalapeño hot honey, shaved parmesan
Wild Mushroom & Garlic Potato (V)
White panna sauce, mozzarella, wild mushrooms, red onion jam, potato, fried sage, shaved parmesan
Prosciutto & Wild Mushroom
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, wild mushrooms, rocket, shaved parmesan, balsamic glaze
Salt & Chilli Chicken
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, salt & chilli chicken, mixed peppers, spring onion, fresh chilli, salt, chilli oil
Buffalo Chicken
White panna sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, buffalo chicken, candied jalapeños, ranch, buffalo hot sauce
Cacio E Pepe Carbonara
Cacio e pepe sauce, mozzarella, crispy pancetta, baked egg, parmesan, cracked black pepper
Chipotle Pulled Pork & Pineapple
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chipotle pulled pork, n’duja, caramelised pineapple, shaved parmesan
Smash Burger Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, smash burger, smoked pancetta, American cheese, candied jalapeños, pickles, red onion, burger sauce
Birria Beef
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, birria beef, candied jalapeños, nacho cheese, fresh salsa, birria dipping gravy
Hardcore Carnivore
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, smash burger, salami, tuscan sausage, pepperoni picante, ‘nduja , candied jalapeños
Tuscan Sausage
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fennel sausage, crispy pancetta, red onion, red onion jam, shaved parmesan
Vegan Fire (VG)
Tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella, vegan meatballs, vegan n’duja, mixed peppers, spring onion, fresh chilli, candied jalapeños, fresh basil
Create Your Own
Start your punked up creation from scratch or use one of our featured pizza’s as a starting point, add what you like, remove what you don’t! We recommend a max five or six toppings due to cooking time required for more – but hey no rules or judgement here, so do your thing! UNLIMITED TOPPINGS / NO EXTRA CHARGE. Base Choose one: 6” Sourdough | 12” Sourdough | 12” Gluten Free + 2. Sauce Choose one: Tomato | Marinara | Vodka | White Panna. Cheese Choose one: Mozzarella | Vegan Mozzarella. Unlimited Toppings - Meats: Pepperoni / N’duja / Salami / Tuscan Sausage / Chipotle Pulled Pork / Smoked Pancetta / Roast Chicken / Birria Beef / Buffalo Chicken / Smash Burger Beef / Salt & Chilli Chicken / Pulled Pork. Veggies: Wild Mushrooms / Garlic Roast Potatoes / Pickled Gherkin / Mac ‘n’ Cheese / Red Onion / Sweetcorn / Mixed Peppers / Black Olives / Candied Jalapeños / Caramelised Pineapple / Sweet Drop Peppers. Plant Based: Vegan Pepperoni / Vegan Meatballs / Vegan N’duja. To Finish Choose one: Shaved Parmesan / Jalapeño Hot Honey / Balsamic Glaze / Red Onion Jam / Fresh Salsa / Rocket.
Create Your Own Pizza
Unlimited toppings, no extra charge.
Crust Dippers
£2 EACH 3 FOR £5
Garlic Mayo (V)
Vegan Mayo (VG)
Buffalo Hot Sauce (VG)
Chipotle Hot Honey (V)
Ranch (V)
Jalapeño Hot Honey (V)
Lunch £10 Menu
6′ Pizzetta/side/Drinks Available – Monday – Friday 12-4pm
Tomato Garden Salad (VG)
Heirloom cherry tomatoes, red onion, sweet drop peppers, leaves, balsamic
Chicken Wings
2 Woodfired chicken wings, with your choice of sauce, choose from: Classic; Jalapeño hot honey, candied jalapeños; Buffalo hot sauce, ranch; Chipotle hot honey, pepperoni & pistachio crumble (N)
Mini Mac ‘n’ Cheese (V)
Creamy classic three cheese macaroni.
Mini Vegan Mac ‘n’ Cheese (VG) (N)
Creamy classic cashew & vegan cheese macaroni, with vegan toppings.
Margherita (V)
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, evoo, fresh basil. Add one topping +2
New York Vodka Sauce
Cream tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, shaved parmesan. Add one topping +2
Double Pepperoni
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni picante, pepperoni, candied jalapeños, jalapeño hot honey, shaved parmesan
Wild Mushroom & Garlic Potato (V)
White panna sauce, mozzarella, wild mushrooms, red onion jam, potato, fried sage, shaved parmesan
Prosciutto & Wild Mushroom
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, wild mushrooms, rocket, shaved parmesan, balsamic glaze
Salt & Chilli Chicken
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, salt & chilli chicken, mixed peppers, spring onion, fresh chilli, salt, chilli oil
Cacio E Pepe Carbonara
Cacio e pepe sauce, mozzarella, crispy pancetta, baked egg, parmesan, cracked black pepper
Chipotle Pulled Pork & Pineapple
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chipotle pulled pork, n’duja, caramelised pineapple, shaved parmesan
Smash Burger Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, smash burger, smoked pancetta, American cheese, candied jalapeños, pickles, red onion, burger sauce
Buffalo Chicken
White panna sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, buffalo chicken, candied jalapeños, ranch, buffalo hot sauce
Birria Beef
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, birria beef, candied jalapeños, nacho cheese, fresh salsa, birria dipping gravy
Hardcore Carnivore
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, smash burger, salami, tuscan sausage, pepperoni picante, ‘nduja , candied jalapeños
Tuscan Sausage
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fennel sausage, crispy pancetta, red onion, red onion jam, shaved parmesan
Vegan Fire (VG)
Tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella, vegan meatballs, vegan n’duja, mixed peppers, spring onion, fresh chilli, candied jalapeños, fresh basil
Desserts
CHOC CHIP ICE-CREAM COOKIE SANDWICH
Mackie’s Ice-Cream
CARAMEL BISCOFF PIZZA
Banana / Caramel / Mackie’s Ice-Cream
MACKIE’S ICE-CREAM TUBS
Chocolate / Strawberry / Honeycomb / Traditional
JUDE’S VEGAN VANILLA ICE-CREAM (VG)
Little Punks
£8.95. 6″ pizza*, Drink* and home-made cookie with a scoop of vanilla Ice-cream. *Gluten Free Pizza available add £2. Vegan Mozzarella available, please ask your server. *For children 12 years and under.
Margherita
Tomato Sauce / Mozzarella
Punk It Up!
Design your own pizza with your choice of unlimited toppings. Toppings: Mushroom / Peppers / Sweetcorn/ Pineapple / Pepperoni / Chicken / Salami / Pulled Pork / Vegan Meatballs / Vegan Pepperoni
Offers
CHEAPDATE MONDAYS £29.50
THANK F**K IT’S THURSDAY £24.50 pp
2 COCKTAILS FOR £13
UNLIMITED TOPPINGS / NO EXTRA CHARGE
BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH £37PP
Beer / Crafts / Cider
PRAVHA (CZECH REPUBLIC) 4%
Crisp, light & refreshing.
MADRI 4.6%
Crisp, clean and refreshing.
BLUEMOON (USA) 5%
Refreshing wheat beer. Unique taste with a smooth finish.
GUINNES 4.2%
Smoothly balanced with bitter, sweet, roasted notes.
Cans & Craft
BEAVERTOWN NECK OIL SESSION IPA
Light and zingy with a perfect balance of hop flavours. 330ML 4.3%
BEAVERTOWN BONES
Dead refreshing. Dead crisp. Dead good lager. 330ML 4.4%
BEAVERTOWN LUNAR HAZE
Lunar haze a cosmic cloud of an IPA. Hazy, smooth & juicy with tropical flavours that taste like a psychedelic dream like state. Juicy IPA beer. 330ML 4.5%
BEAVERTOWN GAMMA RAY APA
Packed with tropical notes (think passion fruit & Mango) & piney flavours. 330ML 5.4%
Estrella Daura Damm Gluten Free
A pale golden coloured lager, with sweetish, cereal grain flavour. 330ML 5.4%
BEAVERTOWN LAZER CRUSH ALCOHOL FREE IPA BEER
A rocket-fuelled alcohol free beer meets grown-up soft drink. 330ML 0.5%
KOPPARBERG STAWBERRY LIME
Blending sweetness of fresh strawberries with a zesty lemon
Softs
MIXERS BOTTLE
Choose your London Essence Tonic/ Slimline Tonic / Ginger Ale
GUN
PEPSI / PEPSI MAX / LEMONADE
FRUIT JUICE
OJ / Apple / Pineapple / CRANBERRY
ON TAP
PEPSI / PEPSI MAX / LEMONADE / TANGO
FRUIT JUICE
Orange /Apple / Pineapple / CRANBERRY
CANS
IRN BRU / IRN BRU SUGAR FREE / PEPSI / PEPSI MAX / GINGER BEER
FANCY CANS
SAN PELLEGRINO ORANGE / BLOOD ORANGE / LEMON / GRAPEFRUIT
RED BULL
SAN PELLEGRINO ORANGE / BLOOD ORANGE / LEMON / GRAPEFRUIT
CORDIALS
ORANGE / BLACKCURRENT / LIME
HARROWGATE WATER
STILL / SPARKLING
Cocktails
HOT HONEY MARGARITA
Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila / Triple Sec / Jalapeno Hot Honey / Lime Juice / Pineapple and Chilli Salt
POP YOUR CHERRY
Kraken Cherry Spiced Rum / Pineapple Juice / Cream of Coconut / Lime Juice / Popping Candy
MEZCAL MELON MARGARITA
400 Conejos Mezcal / Midori / Lime Juice / Pomegranate Salt
COCONUT & JALAPENO MARGARITA
Cazabel Coconut Tequila / Triple Sec / Jalapeno Syrup / Lime Juice / Toasted Coconut Salt
DRUMSTICK CAIPRISMA
Vanilla Infused Captain Morgan Rum / Raspberry Bacardi / Lime Juice / Raspberry Puree / Drumstick Lolly
LOVEHEART CAIPROSKA
Loveheart Infused Smirnoff Vodka / Luxardo Limoncello / Lemon Juice / Cherry Puree / Loveheart Sweets
STRAWBERRY SMASH
Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka / Strawberry Purée / Lemon Juice / Lemonade / Fresh
APEROL SPRITZ
Aperol / Prosecco / Soda
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Vanilla Smirnoff Vodka / Kahlúa / Cold Brew
Dead Punks Society
Captain Morgan White Rum / Captain Morgan Spiced Rum / Havana Club Especial / Pineapple Juice / Passion Fruit / Grenadine / Lime Juice / Tikki Fire / Lime
Mocktails & Punk Sodas
Our refreshing mocktails are expertly crafted to pack the same flavour punch as our alcoholic versions.
DOUBLE BUBBLE
Bubblegum Infused Gordon’s 0.0 London Dry Gin / Alcohol Free Sweet Vermouth / Rhubarb / Lemon / Rosemary Bubble
LOLLIPOP
Vanilla Infused 0% Captain Morgan Spiced Gold Rum / Fresh Lime Juice
BROKEN HEARTS
Loveheart Infused Gordon’s 0.0 London Dry Gin / Lemon Juice / Sugar Syrup
PUNK SODAS
Hand crafted sodas created with house made syrups, squeezed lemon juice and lengthened with refreshing sodas. STRAWBERRY LEMONADE / CHERRY POP / PINEAPPLE & CHILLI
Wine
We choose our wines from sea change the award-winning, environmentally conscious wine brand / www.seachangewine.com
PINOT GRIGIO / ITALY
Fruity & floral with freshly cut pears & kiwi.
SAUVIGNON BLANC COTEAUX DU LANGUEDOC / FRANCE
Crisp & elegant with refreshing grapefruit & apricot flavours.
MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO / ITALY
Earthy savouriness with dark cherry aromas.
MERLOT / FRANCE
Subtle spice, soft tannins & delicious summer fruits.
PINOT GRIGIO ROSÉ / ITALY
Fresh, crispy and easy to drink, notes of strawberry, cranberry & juniper.
PROSECCO / ITALY
Award winning prosecco. Crisp & delicate with notes of peach & pear.
Spirits
SMIRNOFF VODKA
SMIRNOFF VANILLA VODKA
GORDONS GIN
GORDONS MED ORANGE GIN
TANQUERY GIN
CAPTAIN MORGAN RUM
Captain Morgans Spiced Rum
Havana Club Especial
KRAKEN SPICED CHERY RUM
WRAY AND NEPHEW OVERPROOF RUM
Fratelli Belfast City Centre
Fratelli’s Great Victoria Street dining room has the bustle and flexibility of a modern city-centre Italian. Its position near the Grand Opera House makes the pre-theatre menu an obvious draw, but the full selection offers more room to explore. Small plates such as carbonara arancini and gnocchi alla sorrentina set a contemporary tone, while the wood-fired pizzas and pastas keep the meal grounded in familiar flavours.
Lasagne al forno layers beef, pancetta, parmesan and ricotta, while spaghetti alle vongole combines scampi with lemon, parsley and a measured hit of ’nduja butter. Pizza can stay classic with margherita or become richer with truffle, mushrooms and parmesan. The dining room accommodates families and groups comfortably, and younger diners can build their own pizza. Choose Fratelli when timing and location matter but you still want a proper sit-down meal rather than a rushed plate before the curtain rises.
Address: Unit 1, 60 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BB
Fratelli Belfast City Centre Menu
Sharing Antipasto
Truffle Butter Pizza
Parmesan
Roast Garlic Butter Pizza
(Add mozzarella £2.50)
Burrata Pizza
Rosemary, parmesan
Piccante Pizza
Honey & d'duja hot sauce, garlic butter, mozzarella
Small Plates
Tomato & Mozzarella Bruschetta
Heritage tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, basil pesto
Scampi Fritto
Smoked peperoncino aioli, mixed leaves
Fried Mozzarella
Red onion & balsamic chutney
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Tomato, basil, buffalo mozzarella, pecorino
Crispy Chicken Wings
N'duja & honey hot sauce, buttermilk ranch dip
Carbonara Arancini
Yolk crèma, pecorino
Fivemiletown Goat's Cheese Bruschetta
N'duja sausage, hot honey, rocket
Insalata
Burrata
Charred peach, toasted hazelnuts, mixed organic leaves, parmesan, balsamic. Add prosciutto £2.00 | £4.00
Panzanella
Heritage tomatoes, roasted red peppers, shallots, basil, croutons, vinaigrette
Caprese
Buffalo mozzarella pearls, beef tomato, basil, balsamic, extra virgin olive oil
Classic Caesar
Gem lettuce, olives, croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing. Add Skin on Chicken Breast to any Salad £6.95
Carne E Pesce
Grange Farm Duck Breast
Confit leg panzerotti, cavolo nero, cherries, pink peppercorn jus
Ferguson's Dry Aged 10oz Sirloin Steak
Cavolo nero, crispy balsamic onion rings, triple cooked chips, peppercorn cream
Portavogie Scampi Fritto
Mixed leaves, smoked peperoncino aioli, triple cooked chips
Chargrilled Beef Burger
Smoked mozzarella, crispy pancetta, lettuce, tomato, red onion & balsamic chutney, triple cooked chips
Chicken Parmigiana
Marinara sauce, fior di latte, parmesan, skin on fries
Chargrilled Monkfish
Orecchiette, mixed courgettes, roasted red peppers, saffron cream, salsa rossa
Pasta | Risotto
Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese
Minced beef & pork, pancetta, marinara sauce, parmesan
Lasagne Al Forno
Minced beef, pancetta, parmesan, ricotta, garlic bruschetta
Spaghetti Alla Nerano
Grilled zucchini, caciocavallo, basil, toasted pinenuts
Smoked Chicken & Mushroom Rigatoni
Truffle & mascarpone sauce, pangrattato, parmesan
Risotto Milanese
Dried cherry tomatoes, parsley
Spaghetti Alle Vongole
Scampi, roast n'duja butter, lemon, parsley, pangrattato
Pizza Rossa
Margherita
Marinara sauce, fior di latte, basil, extra virgin olive oil
Pepperoni
Marinara sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella
Ananas E Prosciutto
Marinara sauce, torn ham, fresh pineapple, mozzarella
Calabrese
Marinara sauce, salami, pepperoni, n'duja, peperoncino, hot honey, mozzarella
Formaggio E Cipolla
Marinara sauce, Fivemilestown goat's cheese, spinach, red onion & balsamic chutney
Pizza Bianche
Florentine
Bechamel, spinach, ricotta, fried eggs, mozzarella, pecorino
Tartufella
Bechamel, truffle, mixed mushrooms, mozzarella, parmesan
Italiana
Bechamel, sundried tomatoes, rocket, parmesan, prosciutto, aged balsamic
Coppa
Yellow cherry tomato sauce, caciocavallo, sliced coppa ham, toasted almonds
Sides
Triple Cooked Chips
Truffle & Parmesan Skin on Fries
Roast Garlic & Herb Sautéed Potatoes
Skin on Fries
Rosemary & Pecorino Skin on Fries
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables, Arrabbiata Butter, Parsley
House Salad, Tomato, Parmesan, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Aubergine Parmigiana
Mixed Organic Leaf Salad
Tomatoes, balsamic vinegar
Seasonal Vegetables
Extra virgin olive oil
Desserts
Classic Tiramisu
Limoncello Sundae
Fresh strawberries, Limoncello curd, meringue, milk ice cream, lemon sorbet
Baked Pistachio Cheesecake
Fresh raspberries, raspberry sorbet
Lemon & Ricotta Cannoli
Candied zest
Biscoff Cheesecake
Vanilla ice cream
Warm Chocolate Brownie
Vanilla ice cream
Vanilla Affogato
Espresso
Affogatos
Drayne's Farm
Milk ice cream, crushed amaretti
Hazelnut
Hazelnut ice cream, nutella, toasted hazelnuts
Biscoff
Biscoff ice cream, crushed biscoff, speculoos sauce
Pistachio
Pistachio, gelato, toasted pistachios
Vegan Starters | Mains
Heritage Tomato Bruschetta
Vegan pesto, balsamic
Gnocchi
Greens, vegan pesto, pinenuts
Panzanella Insalata
Heritage tomato, shallots, red wine vinegar
Risotto Milanese
Dried cherry tomatoes, parsley
Spaghetti Nerano
Grilled courgettes, toasted pinenuts
Rigatoni Alla Pomodoro
Heritage tomatoes, peperoncino, pangrattato
Spaghetti Aglio E Olio
Garlic, peperoncino, parsley, pangrattato
Marinara Pizza
Basil, extra virgin olive oil
Pre-Theatre Starters
Sunday - Friday | 4 - 6pm. 2 Course £22.50 | 3 Course £27.50. Add a glass of house white or red wine for £5.50.
Fivemiletown Goat's Cheese Bruschetta
Hot honey, rocket
Crispy Chicken Wings
N'duja & honey hot sauce, buttermilk ranch dip
Carbonara Arancini
Yolk crèma, pecorino
Fried Mozzarella
Red onion & balsamic chutney
Panzanella Salad
Heritage tomatoes, roasted red peppers, shallots, basil, croutons, vinaigrette
Pre-Theatre Mains
Sunday - Friday | 4 - 6pm. 2 Course £22.50 | 3 Course £27.50.
Classic Caesar Salad
Gem lettuce, olives, croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing
Formaggio E Cipolla Pizza
Marinara sauce, Fivemiletown goat's cheese, spinach, red onion & balsamic chutney
Chicken Parmigiana
Marinara sauce, fior di latte, parmesan, skin on fries
Margherita Pizza
Marinara sauce, fior di latte, basil, extra virgin olive oil
Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese
Minced beef & pork, pancetta, marinara sauce, parmesan
Pepperoni Pizza
Marinara sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella
Spaghetti Alle Vongole
Scampi, roast n'duja butter, lemon, parsley, pangrattato
Ananas E Prosciutto Pizza
Marinara sauce, torn ham, fresh pineapple, mozzarella
Pre-Theatre Sides
All sides £4.00.
Triple Cooked Chips
Truffle & Parmesan Fries
Roast Garlic & Herb Sautéed Potatoes
Skin on Fries
Rosemary & Pecorino Skin on Fries
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables, Arrabbiata Butter, Parsley
House Salad, Tomato, Parmesan, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Pre-Theatre Desserts
Sunday - Friday | 4 - 6pm. 2 Course £22.50 | 3 Course £27.50.
Selection of Ice Cream & Sorbets
Hazelnut biscotti
Draynes Farm Affogato
Crushed amaretti, espresso
Lemon & Ricotta Cannoli
Candied zest
Baked Pistachio Cheesecake
Fresh raspberries, raspberry sorbet
Little Boars Kids Menu
KIDS MENU | £14.95. Suitable for children up to 11 years old. A 5% service charge applies to all tables, with a 10% service charge for parties of 6 or more.
Orange or Blackcurrant Fruitshoot
Bottle of Still or Sparkling Water
Glass of Milk
Mini Cream of Tomato Soup
Doughballs
Garlic butter
Breaded Mozzarella
Breaded Scampi
Chunky chips, peas
Grilled Chicken Breast
Potato gnocchi, broccoli
4oz Beef Burger
Mozzarella, skin on fries
Build your Own Pizza
Select two toppings and create your own pizza masterpiece from the comfort of your table. Toppings: Pepperoni, Sweetcorn, Chicken breast, Torn Ham, Pineapple, Mushroom.
Bolognese Rigatoni
Pesto Chicken Rigatoni
Ice Cream
Flavours: Strawberry, Chocolate, Vanilla, Honeycomb.
Coffees
Espresso
Latte
Flat White
Macchiato
Double Espresso
Tea
Americano
Mocha
Cappucino
Hot Chocolate
Herbal Teas
Specialty Coffees
Nuts About Fratelli's
Amaretto, frangelico, hazelnut liqueur, espresso, cream
Nutty Irishman
Baileys, frangelico, coffee, cream, garnished with crushed hazelnuts
Irish Black Velvet
Baileys, black bush, coffee, cream
Dessert Cocktails
Grasshopper
Crème de cacao, crème de menthe, heavy cream, milk
Cherry White Russian
Absolut vodka, Tia Maria cold brew, maraschino, heavy cream
Classic Espresso Martini
Grey Goose, kahula, espresso, sugar
Little Wing Pizzeria
Little Wing’s Lisburn Road branch is a dependable neighbourhood pizzeria with its priorities in the right order: Italian flour, ripe Parma tomatoes, mozzarella and a hot stone oven. The thin Naples-style base has enough structure to carry its toppings while keeping a soft, pliable centre. A straightforward margherita gives the dough and tomato sauce nowhere to hide, while cured meat, goat’s cheese and vegetable combinations offer fuller flavours.
The huge 24-inch pizza is designed for sharing and turns dinner into an occasion, though regular sizes are easier when preferences differ. Garlic bread, antipasti and salads round out a casual meal without overwhelming the main event. Vegan cheese and vegetable-led pizzas receive proper attention, making the branch a good option for mixed dietary needs. The relaxed service and Lisburn Road setting suit families, an unfussy date or friends who want pizza, conversation and little ceremony.
Address: 322 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6GH
Little Wing Pizzeria Menu
Nibbles & Starters
Allergen advice: Nuts (N), Non-Gluten (NG), Vegetarian (V), Vegan (VE).
Olive Marinate
Delicious Kalamata and green olives marinated in chilli, garlic and herbs
Dough Balls
Tasty dough balls baked with garlic butter
Smoked Almonds
Calabrian Sausage
Baked in hot honey
Starters
Garlic Bread
Our pizza dough rolled thin and freshly baked then smothered in delicious homemade garlic and parsley butter
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Topped with mozzarella
Cheesy Chilli Garlic Bread
Tomato and chilli base, mozzarella, and Jalapeños
Tomato and Basil Soup
Finished with croutons, pesto* swirl, grated Parmigiano* and served with ciabatta
Salami Piccante
Crisp baked flatbread brushed with chilli jam, topped with Milano salami, rocket and shaved Parmigiano
'Nduja Flat Bread
Our pizza dough rolled thin and freshly baked with garlic, mozzarella, caramelised onions, spicy ‘Nduja salami and topped with fresh rocket
Bruschetta
Chopped cherry tomatoes, red onions, fresh basil and pesto*, piled on top of garlic ciabatta bread
Baked Burrata
Creamy burrata baked with freshly chopped tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, pesto, and crispy ciabatta for dipping
Salads
Caesar Salad
Dressed cos lettuce, pancetta, and Parmigiano* cheese. Add chicken £1.50.
Large Chicken Caesar Salad
Dressed cos lettuce, pancetta, and Parmigiano* cheese. Add chicken £1.50.
Insalata Mista
Mixed salad with cherry tomatoes, red onions, rocket, Parmigiano* with balsamic dressing and croutons. Add chicken £1.50.
Pizza
We offer 24 inch pizzas for some of our creations below, but you can always get creative yourself and make your own!
Margherita
Tomato base, mozzarella, Fior di Latte, fresh basil, olive oil drizzle
Pepperoni
Margherita with a generous portion of pepperoni, seasoned with pepper and oregano
Prosciutto Di Parma
Parma ham and fresh rocket with grated Parmigiano*
Hot Pepp
Tomato base, mozzarella, smoked and spicy double pepperoni, green jalapeños, finished with a drizzle of homemade hot honey
Pollo
Torn chicken breast with sweet red peppers and pesto
Funghi
Portobello mushrooms with garlic, black pepper and parsley
Giardino
Sweet red peppers, red onions, artichoke hearts, black olives, Parmigiano* and garlic oil
Tuscan
Spiced pork and fennel sausage with red onions and jalapeños, finished with rocket and chilli oil
Formaggi Caprini
Goats’ cheese*, red onion, rocket and garlic oil
Spinaci E Pancetta
Pancetta and spinach with egg, garlic oil and Parmigiano*
Anchovie
Cured anchovies with capers, Fior Di Latte mozzarella, red jalapeños, lemon oil and parsley
Piccante
Pepperoni with red jalapeño peppers, red onion and fresh basil, drizzled with chilli oil
'Nduja
Fior Di latte mozzarella with spicy Calabrian 'Nduja salami and fresh basil
Calabrian
Tomato base, mozzarella, Calabrian sausage, and double spicy Italian salamis (Spianata & Ventricina)
Calzones
Cotto E Funghi
Folded pizza with ham, garlic roasted Portobello mushrooms and Parmigiano*
Cipolle E Formaggi Caprini
Folded pizza with goats’ cheese*, caramelised onions and spinach
Vegan Menu
Dough Balls
Tasty dough balls baked with garlic & parsley oil
Smoked Almonds
Miscelato Marinato Olives
Delicious Kalamata and green olives marinated in chilli, garlic and herbs
Bruschetta
Cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic and basil on top of our famous freshly baked dough
Garlic Bread
Our famous freshly baked dough rolled thin and brushed with garlic and parsley olive oil
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Our famous garlic bread made even yummier with extra cheese!
Cheesy Chilli Garlic Bread
The ultimate Little Wing garlic bread!
Margherita
Classic tomato and cheese pizza seasoned with black pepper and oregano
Funghi
Garlic roasted portobello mushrooms, seasoned with pepper and oregano
Giardino
Sweet red peppers, red onion, artichokes hearts, black olives and garlic oil
Piccante
Roast red peppers, red onion, jalapeños and fresh basil, drizzled with chilli oil
Pugliese
Tomato and chilli base, sweet caramelised onions and fresh red onions. Finished with oregano and fresh rocket
Desserts
Tiramisu
Simply translated as 'pick me up', this is a traditional Italian style coffee trifle with layers of mascarpone and chocolate
Chocolate and coconut tart
Served with vegan vanilla ice cream
Affogato
Double scoop of vanilla ice cream served with a double espresso shot to pour over, simples
Nutella pizza
Freshly baked pizza dough smothered in Nutella, topped with a scoop of ice cream
Eton Mess
Smashed meringue layered with freshly whipped cream, mixed berries and raspberry coulis
Little Cups (mini desserts!)
Choose from one of the following: Tiramisu, Chocolate cup, Eton mess, Affogato
Nico’s Pizzeria Restaurant
Nico’s draws on the food of Calabria and presents itself as both a restaurant and a neighbourhood takeaway. That dual identity is useful: the dining room provides a relaxed place for pizza and pasta, while the kitchen’s broad menu also suits an easy meal at home. Southern Italian flavours give the food personality, with chilli, tomato, herbs and char working across the pizzas, sauces and appetisers.
Pasta is a strong route for anyone seeking comfort, whether that means a creamy tagliatelle, a tomato-led sauce or something with seafood. Pizza ranges from restrained classics to pies with salami, peppers and heat; sharing starters lets a group sample more before choosing. A separate vegan menu adds meaningful options, and rice-flour pizza and pasta are offered for diners avoiding gluten, although the restaurant states they are not suitable for coeliacs. Nico’s fits a casual Lisburn Road evening when generous choice matters more than formality.
Address: 54 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6AF
Nico’s Pizzeria Restaurant Menu
Small Plates
Marinated Olives or Sun Blush Tomatoes
Traditional Bruschetta
Tomato, red onion, garlic, basil
Goat’s Cheese Bruschetta
Garlic mushroom, balsamic glaze
Calamari
Aioli, charred lime
Mozzarella Sticks
Choice of dip
Sharing Platter
Chicken goujons, mozzarella sticks, chicken wings, choice of 2 dips
Chicken Goujons
Choice of dip
Chicken Wings
BBQ, Frank’s, Peri-peri, Hot honey, 6 mix spices
Plain Dough Balls
Choice of dip
Cheese Dough Balls
Choice of dip. Add bacon, pepperoni or jalapenos £1
Caprese Flatbread
Bruschetta mix, baby mozzarella, rocket, pesto, chilli oil. Add spicy n’duja sausage £2
Polpette
Homemade pork meatballs, tomato & basil sauce, melted mozzarella, garlic bread
Halloumi Fries
Choice of dip
Ciabatta
Ciabatta Italia
Breaded chicken, salami, spicy sausage, mozzarella, rocket, spicy mayo, ciabatta bread, fries
Ciabatta Milano
Breaded chicken, Mediterranean vegetables, chorizo, mozzarella, rocket, pesto, ciabatta bread, fries
Ciabatta Formaggi
Breaded chicken, tomato, red onion & goat’s cheese salsa, mozzarella, rocket, garlic mayo, ciabatta bread, fries. Upgrade to loaded fries £3.5
Loaded Fries
Parmesan Fries
Garlic mayo, parmesan
Nico’s Fries
Bolognese, spicy mayo, mozzarella
BBQ Fries
Chicken, jalapenos, BBQ sauce, mozzarella
Bacon Fries
Bacon, garlic mayo, mozzarella
Pepperoni Fries
Pepperoni, spicy sausage, spicy mayo, mozzarella
Pastas
Add garlic bread £3.5. Upgrade to loaded fries £3.5.
Penne Arrabbiata
Tomato, basil, chilli, garlic
Penne Amatriciana
Tomato, basil, bacon, red onion, chilli, garlic
Tagliatelle Pesto
Chicken, sun blush tomato, pesto, rocket, chilli oil, parmesan
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Tagliatelle Carbonara
Cream sauce, pancetta, parmesan. Add chicken £2
Tagliatelle Vegetali
Tomato, basil, roast vegetables, rocket, pesto
Lasagna
Traditional Italian lasagna
Tagliatelle Con Polpette
Tomato & basil sauce, homemade pork meatballs
Dips
Dips
Garlic mayo, spicy mayo, BBQ, Caesar, Frank’s hot sauce, Peri-peri, Hot honey
Sides
Fries
Roast Mediterranean Vegetables
Garlic Pizza Bread
Mozzarella Garlic Pizza Bread
Rocket Salad
Parmesan, balsamic glaze
Salads
Add garlic bread £3.5
Caesar Salad
Mixed leaves, warm chicken, crispy bacon, croutons, parmesan
Baby Mozzarella Salad
Mixed leaves, roquito peppers, Italian dressing, croutons, tomato bruschetta mix, balsamic glaze
Pizza
Margherita
Tomato base, mozzarella
Cacace
Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, spicy n’duja sausage, hot honey
Hot Rocket
Tomato base, mozzarella, peri-peri chicken, chorizo, bacon, rocket
Vesuvio
Tomato base, mozzarella, salami, fresh chilli
Funghi
Tomato base, mozzarella, garlic mushrooms, bacon, cherry tomatoes, balsamic glaze
Chorizo
Tomato base, mozzarella, chorizo, chicken
Caesar
Tomato base, mozzarella, chicken, bacon, rocket, parmesan, caesar dressing
BBQ Base
Mozzarella, chicken, red onion, green peppers
Calda
Chilli tomato base, mozzarella, spicy sausage, salami, fresh chilli
Nico’s
Tomato base, mozzarella, spicy Italian sausage, crushed potato infused with red onion & garlic
Piccante
Tomato base, mozzarella, salami, chicken, red onion, 6 mix spices, spicy mayo
Etna
Tomato base, mozzarella, salami, pepperoni, red onion, jalapeno
Hawaiian
Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, pineapple
Pepperoni
Tomato base, mozzarella, double pepperoni. Add hot honey £1
Tutta Carne
Bolognese base, mozzarella, bacon, pepperoni, salami, chicken
Contadina
Tomato base, mozzarella, Mediterranean vegetables, herbs, sweet corn, piquante peppers
Di Parma
Tomato base, mozzarella, parma ham, rocket, parmesan shavings
Caprino
Tomato base, mozzarella, goat’s cheese, caramelised onion, mushroom, garlic
Calabrese
Tomato base, mozzarella, spicy Italian sausage, cajun chicken, fresh chilli, baby mozzarella, rocket, pesto
Diavolo
Tomato base, mozzarella, salami, jalapenos, caramelised onion
Sicilian
Spicy tomato base, mozzarella, salami, pepperoni, green peppers, red onion, jalopenos
Create Your Own
Margherita Pizza
Extra Toppings
Mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, garlic & herb mushrooms, sweetcorn, rocket, fresh chilli, roasted peppers, red onion, black olives, jalapenos, green peppers, piquante peppers, pineapple, spinach, crushed potato infused with red onion & garlic, roasted Mediterranean vegetables, caramelised onions, sun blushed tomatoes, mozzarella
Extra Toppings
Chorizo, salami, pepperoni, chicken, peri peri chicken, cajun chicken, spicy Italian sausage, bacon, ham. Parma ham, goat’s cheese, parmesan shavings, baby mozzarella, pesto, spicy n’duja sausage
Kids Meals + Cordial + Ice Cream
7" Margherita with One Topping
Kids Penne
Tomato & basil sauce or bolognese
Kids Goujons
Fries, choice of dip
Desserts
Cheesecake of the Day
Please ask your server for details
Affogato
Vanilla ice cream, shot of espresso, amaretto liqueur, crushed amaretti biscuits
Sorbet of the Day
Please ask your server for details
Trio di Gelato
3 scoops of our ice creams. Ask your server for details
Chocolate Sundae
Vanilla ice cream, nutella sauce, chocolate brownie chunks, fresh cream
Kinder Bueno Sundae
Vanilla ice cream, nutella sauce, kinder sauce, kinder bueno chunks, fresh cream, crushed maltesers
Chocolate Dough Balls
Baked dough balls, nutella sauce, icing sugar
Affogato di Crema
Vanilla ice cream, shot of baileys, fresh cream, toffee sauce, cocoa powder
Maltesers Brownie
Chocolate brownie, nutella sauce, crushed maltesers, fresh cream
Rice Flour – While You Wait
These dishes are not entirely gluten free due to the amount of flour used in our kitchen.
Pomodori Secchi
Marinated sun blush tomato
Olive Miste
Marinated olives
Rice Flour – Antipasti
These dishes are not entirely gluten free due to the amount of flour used in our kitchen.
Traditional Bruschetta
Rice flour bread topped with tomato, red onion, garlic & basil
Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Rice flour bread topped with garlic mushroom, goat cheese and balsamic glaze
Mediterranean Bruschetta
Rice flour bread topped with roast Mediterranean vegetables and pesto
Meat Platter for Two
Parma ham, salami, chorizo, ham, mixed olives, sun blush tomato rice flour bread and oils
Veg Platter for Two
Mixed olives, sun blush tomato, roast, tomato bruschetta mix, caramelised onion, rocket & piquante peppers salad with low rice flour and oils
Rice Flour – Pasta
These dishes are not entirely gluten free due to the amount of flour used in our kitchen.
Penne Arrabbiata
Rice flour pasta, tomato and basil sauce with fresh chilli and garlic
Penne Amatriciana
Rice flour pasta, tomato & basil sauce with bacon, red onion, fresh chilli and garlic
Penne Vegetali
Rice flour pasta, tomato and basil sauce, roast Mediterranean vegetable, topped with rocket & pesto
Penne Carbonara
Rice flour pasta, cream sauce with aged parmesan and crispy smoked bacon
Rice Flour – Salads
These dishes are not entirely gluten free due to the amount of flour used in our kitchen.
Caesar Salad
Mixed leaves with warm chicken, crispy bacon, rice flour croutons, parmesan shavings and caesar dressing
Vegetable & Goat Cheese Salad
Mixed leaves with roasted Mediterranean vegetables, rice flour croutons, goat cheese and Italian dressing and pesto
Rice Flour Pizza Base
These dishes are not entirely gluten free due to the amount of flour used in our kitchen.
Margherita
Rice flour pizza, tomato base, mozzarella
Hot Rocket
Rice flour pizza, tomato base mozzarella, peri peri chicken, chorizo, bacon & rocket
Vesuvio
Rice flour pizza, tomato base, mozzarella, salami & red chilli
Funghi
Rice flour pizza, tomato base, mozzarella, garlic & herb mushrooms, crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, topped with a drizzle of balsamic glaze
Chorizo
Rice flour pizza, tomato base, mozzarella, chorizo & chicken
Caesar
Rice flour pizza, tomato base, mozzarella, chicken & bacon, topped with rocket, parmesan shavings, caesar dressing
Mare
Rice flour pizza, tomato base, mozzarella, tuna, anchovies & black olives
BBQ
Rice flour pizza, BBQ base, mozzarella, chicken, red onions & green peppers
Calda
Rice flour pizza, hot chilli tomato base, mozzarella, spicy sausage, salami and fresh chilli
Nico's
Rice flour pizza, tomato base, mozzarella, spicy Italian sausage, crushed potato infused with red onion & garlic
Piccante
Rice flour pizza, tomato base, mozzarella, salami, chicken, red onion, Nico's 6 mix spices & spicy mayo
Etna
Rice flour pizza, tomato base, mozzarella, salami, pepperoni, red onion & jalapeño
Hawaiian
Rice flour pizza, tomato base, mozzarella, ham, pineapple
Pepperoni
Rice flour pizza, tomato base, mozzarella & double pepperoni
Tutta Carne
Rice flour pizza, bolognese base, mozzarella, pepperoni, salami, bacon & chicken
Contadina
Rice flour pizza, tomato base, mozzarella, roasted mixed vegetables, herbs, sweet corn & piquante peppers
Di Parma
Rice flour pizza, tomato base, mozzarella, parma ham, rocket & parmesan shavings
Caprino
Rice flour pizza, tomato base, mozzarella, goat cheese, caramelised onions, mushrooms & garlic
Calabrese
Rice flour pizza, tomato base, mozzarella, spicy Italian sausage, cajun chicken, fresh chilli, topped with baby mozzarella, rocket & pesto
Diavolo
Rice flour pizza, tomato base, mozzarella, salami, jalapeño, caramelised onions
Rice Flour – Side Orders
These dishes are not entirely gluten free due to the amount of flour used in our kitchen.
Vegetables
Roasted Mediterranean vegetables and herbs
Rocket and Parmesan Salad
Rocket leaves topped with parmesan shavings, olive oil and balsamic glaze
Dips
Garlic mayo, spicy mayo, Caesar, Franks hot sauce, Peri-Peri
Rice Flour – Desserts
These dishes are not entirely gluten free due to the amount of flour used in our kitchen.
Cheese Cake
Ask your waiter for today's flavour. Served with vanilla ice cream or cream
Affogato di Crema
Twist to a traditional Italian dessert. Vanilla ice cream with a shot of baileys, topped with fresh cream, toffee sauce and coco powder
Trio di Gelato
Choose between three Italian ice cream flavours. Please ask your server for details
Sorbet
Please ask your server for details
Vegan – While You Wait
Pomodori Secchi
Marinated sun blushed tomato
Olive Miste
Marinated olives
Vegan – Antipasti
Traditional Bruschetta
Crispy bread topped with tomato, red onion, garlic & basil
Mediterranean Bruschetta
Crispy bread topped with roasted Mediterranean vegetables & balsamic glaze
Dough Balls
Dough balls served with pizza sauce dip
Vegan Plater for Two
Mixed olives, sundry tomato, tomato bruschetta mix, caramelised onion, rocket & piquante peppers salad with dough balls and oils
Vegan – Pasta
Penne Arrabbiata
Tomato & basil sauce with fresh chilli & garlic
Penne Vegetali
Tomato & basil sauce, roasted Mediterranean vegetables, topped with rocket & garlic oil
Vegan Pizza
Vegan Margherita
Our vegan pizza base with tomato and basil sauce, topped with vegan cheese
Vegan Toppings
Mushrooms, garlic & herb mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, sweetcorn, fresh chilli, roasted peppers, red onion, black olives, jalapeno, green peppers, piquante peppers, pineapple, rocket, crushed potato infused with red onion & garlic, roasted mixed vegetables, caramelised onions, spinach, sun blushed tomato
Vegan – Salad
Vegan Salad
Mixed leaves with roasted Mediterranean vegetables, bruschetta mix, Italian dressing and garlic dough balls
Vegan – Side Orders
Vegetables
Roasted Meditteranean vegetables and herbs
Rocket and Peppedew Salad
Mixed leaves, topped with piquante peppers, olive oil and balsamic glaze
Vegan – Desserts
Sorbet
Please ask your server for details
Vegan – Dips
Tomato Pizza Sauce
£10 Lunch Menu
12–3PM Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun. Upgrade to loaded fries £3.50. Add chicken £2.
Calamari
Aioli, charred lime, fries
Goat’s Cheese Bruschetta
Garlic mushroom, balsamic glaze, fries
Chicken Goujons
Choice of dip, fries
Margherita Pizza
Choice of 2 toppings
Penne Arrabbiata
Tomato, basil, chilli, garlic
Tagliatelle Carbonara
Cream sauce, pancetta, parmesan
Spicy Pepperoni
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, spicy Italian sausage, chilli, hot honey
N’duja Bread
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, salami, spicy n’duja sausage, red onion, spicy mayo
Napoli Bread
Tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, bruschetta mix, rocket, balsamic glaze, garlic mayo
Mighty Goat Bread
Pesto, mediterranean veg, goat’s cheese, rocket, garlic mayo
Sriracha Flatbread
Garlic base, mozzarella, sriracha chicken, bacon, jalapeño, spicy mayo
Pepperoni Flatbread
Garlic base, mozzarella, pepperoni, spicy n’duja sausage, spicy mayo
Mushroom Flatbread
Garlic base, mozzarella, garlic mushroom, goat’s cheese, rocket, garlic mayo
Pesto Flatbread
Garlic base, mozzarella, chicken, pesto, red onion, parmesan, balsamic glaze
Lunch Sides
Fries
Garlic Bread
Mozzarella Garlic Bread
Rocket Salad
Parmesan, balsamic glaze
Nico’s Fries
Mozzarella, bolognese, spicy mayo
Parmesan Fries
Parmesan, garlic mayo
Dips
Garlic mayo, spicy mayo, BBQ, Frank’s hot sauce, Peri-peri, sweet chilli, hot honey
Whiskey
Jack Daniel’s
Jameson
Bushmills
Black Bush
Vodka
Smirnoff
Absolut
Absolut Vanilla
Absolut Citrus
Gin
Gordon’s
Gordon’s Pink
Malfy Con Limone
Malfy Blood Orange
Liqueurs
Bailey’s
Tia Maria
Amaretto
Chambord
Beers / Cider Etc
Peroni Nastro Azzuro 66cl
Corona 33cl
Birra Moretti 33cl
Draught Guinness Can
Cocktails
Berry Mojito
Pornstar Martini
Espresso Martini
French Martini
White Wines
Glass 175ml, Glass 250ml, Bottle
Palmento Pinot Grigio, Sicilia
Crisp and refreshing with notes of pear and white peach.
Cornellana Sauvignon Blanc, Chile
Characteristic flavours of juicy grapefruit, citrus fruit and gooseberries.
Fouri Porta White, Italy
A refreshingly crisp citrus Sangiovese wine offering an elegant bouquet of citrus and yellow apple, with hints of fresh, white flowers.
Red Wines
Glass 175ml, Glass 250ml, Bottle
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Parini, Italy
Medium bodied with a finely textured structure and ripe plummy fruit.
Cornellana Merlot, Chile
Red cherries on the nose, medium bodied with berry fruits.
Fouri Porta Red, Italy
A fruity characterful red Sangiovese wine with notes of red cherries, wild strawberries and floral hints on the nose.
La Bottega
La Bottega feels part bistro, part Italian pantry. Cured meats and cheeses are sliced to order, shelves and counters reinforce the connection to ingredients, and the menu moves confidently between antipasti, pinsa, handmade pasta and more composed plates. It is a smaller, more intimate proposition than Belfast’s big family Italians, making it particularly appealing for a date or a leisurely lunch that begins with bread, olives and a sharing board.
Pappardelle with slow-cooked beef and pork ragù delivers depth, while rigatoni carbonara keeps the focus on guanciale, egg yolk and pecorino. Parmigiana di melanzane is a satisfying meat-free choice, and trofie with basil pesto and pine nuts is fresher and more aromatic. The pinsa selection gives another route through the menu, with toppings such as mortadella and pistachio or aubergine and salted ricotta. A careful Italian wine selection completes a meal built around provenance and patient cooking.
Address: 625 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7GT
La Bottega Lisburn Road Menu
Antipasti
Pane & olio
Selection of House Breads, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar
Olive & Taralli
Cerignola Olives, Apulian Taralli
Bruschetta
House Bread, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil Pesto
Polpette Di Parmigiano Reggiano
Deep Fried Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, House Bread
Tagliere
Selection of Cured Meats and Cheeses, House Bread, Cerignola Olives, Taralli
Tagliere Vegetariano
Selection of Cheeses, Artichoke Hearts, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Marinated Aubergines, Cerignola Olives, House Breads, Mostarda
Seasonal (Antipasti)
Exclusively Tuesday to Saturday
Carpaccio di Polpo
Thinly Sliced Cooked Octopus, Sun-dried Tomato Emulsion, Shaved Celery, Balsamic Pearls IGP, Caper Berries
Prosciutto E Melone
Canteloupe Melon Gelatine, DOP, Balsamic Glaze IGP, Basil Oil
Acqua E Sale
Frisella, Barattiero Cucumber, Oregano Oil
Seasonal (Primi)
Exclusively Tuesday to Saturday
Risotto Pesche, Coppa e Stracciatella
Red Wine Risotto, Yellow Peach, Sliced Coppa IGP, Stracciatella
Tagliolini Tonno, Pistacchi e Limone
Tagliolini, Tuna Tartare, Pistachio Pesto, Burnt Amalfi Lemon Powder IGP
Fagottini di Capesante
Scallop Filled Pasta, Prosecco Sauce, Guanciale Crumb DOP, Lavender Oil
Seasonal (Secondi)
Exclusively Tuesday to Saturday
Tagliata di Manzo
8oz Sirloin, Rocket, Parmigiano Reggiano Sauce DOP, Grilled Bull-Heart Tomato, Beef Jus
Triglia alla Livornese e Zucchine
Grilled Red Mullet, Yellow Datterino Sauce, Sautéed Courgettes, Garlic Croutons
Tagliata di Anguria
Grilled Watermelon Steak, Rocket, Grilled Bull-Heart Tomato, Pickled Watermelon Rind, Burnt Amalfi Lemon Powder IGP, Watermelon & Modena Balsamic Sauce IGP
Seasonal (Contorni)
Exclusively Tuesday to Saturday
Patate al Forno
Rosemary, Sea Salt & Garlic Oven Roasted Potatoes
Insalata di Stagione
Mixed Leaves, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Pickled Watermelon Rind, Sliced Tropea Onion, Shaved Celery, Garlic Croutons
Friggitelli
Deep Fried Friggitelli Peppers, Maldon Sea Salt
Primi
Spaghetti Aglio Olio & Peperoncino
Spaghetti, Confit Garlic, Parsley Pangrattato, Chilli Flakes
Parmigiana di Melanzane
Layers of Deep Fried Aubergines, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, House Bread
Pappardelle al Ragù
Fresh Pappardelle, Slow Cooked Beef & Pork Ragù
Rigatoni alla Carbonara
Rigatoni, Guanciale DOP, Egg Yolks, Pecorino Romano DOP
Rigatoni all'Amatriciana
Rigatoni, Guanciale DOP, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Pecorino Romano DOP
Lasagna Classica
Fresh Pasta Sheets, Beef & Pork Ragù, Béchamel Sauce, House Bread
Trofie al Pesto
Trofie Pasta, Basil Pesto, Toasted Pine Nuts
Bambini
Spaghetti or Rigatoni
San Marzano DOP Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti or Rigatoni
Slow Cooked Beef & Pork Ragù
Pinsa & Focaccia
Exclusively Tuesday to Saturday, 11:30 to 15:30
Parma
Parma Ham, Buffalo Mozzarella, Rocket Pesto, Sun-dried Tomatoes
Bologna
Mortadella, Stracciatella Cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano Cream, Pistacchio Grains
Milano
Cooked Ham, Caciocavallo Cheese, Fennel Mayonnaise, Sun-dried Tomatoes
San Giovanni
Schiacciata Salame, Smoked Provola, Potato Cream, Artichokes Hearts
Ortolana
Mixed Grilled Vegetables, Smoked Provola Cheese, Rocket Pesto
Desserts
ToRTA DELLA NoNNA (V)
Lemon Shortcrust Pastry Filled with Pastry Cream, Topped with Pine Nuts and Icing Sugar. Served with Coffee Whipped Cream
ToRTA AMARETTo (V)
Disaronno Soaked Sponge Layered with Amaretto Cream and Topped With Amaretto Biscuit Crumb
ToRTA PERE E RIcoTTA (V)
Soft Hazelnut Sponge Layered with Pear and Ricotta Mixture
ToRTA SAMBUco E LAMPoNE (VE)
Elderberry and Raspberry Marmalade in a Cereal Shortcrust Tart
TIRAMISÙ (V)
Ladyfinger Biscuits, Coffee, Mascarpone and Egg Cream, Dusted with Cocoa Powder
PASTIERA NAPoLETANA (V)
Shortcrust Pastry Filled with Ricotta, Cooked Wheat Kernels and Candied Citrus. Served with Coffee Whipped Cream
TARTUFo AL cIoccoLATo (V)
Zabaione and Chocolate Ice Cream, Coated in Chocolate and Hazelnuts
TaRTUFo AL PISTAccHIo (V)
Almond and Pistacchio Ice Cream, Coated in Pistacchio with a Pistacchio Core.
KIdS IcE cREAM (V) (GF)
Vanilla Ice Cream
AFFogATo (V) (GF)
Vanilla Ice Cream and Espresso Shot
cHEESE PLATTER (V) (GF)
Selection of Italian Cheeses Served with Venetian Mostarda
Pizza & Bites
Exclusively Sunday
margherita (V)
San Marzano DOP Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Basil
marinara (VE)
San Marzano DOP Tomato Sauce, Garlic, Oregano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
calzone
Folded Pizza, San Marzano DOP Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Cooked Ham, Mushrooms
PARMA
San Marzano DOP Tomato Sauce, Parma Ham, Rocket, Buffalo Mozzarella
margherita kids
San Marzano DOP Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Basil
ZUccA
Butternut Squash Purée, PDO Taleggio Fondue, Crispy Pancetta, Sage Dust
BoSco
San Marzano DOP Tomato Sauce, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Wild Mushrooms, Speck Alto Adige, PDO Sliced Asiago, Truffle Oil
ZoLA (V)
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, PDO Gorgonzola Sauce, Toasted Walnut Crumb, Pears
LARdo
Stracciatella, Lardo di Colonnata, Honey & Rosemary
LA gRASSA
Pistachio Pesto, Mortadella, Buffalo Mozzarella
oLUS (V)
San Marzano DOP Tomato Sauce, Aubergine Fillets, Courgettes, Shaved Salted Ricotta
INSALATA dI STAgIoNE (GF) (VE)
Mixed Leaves, Cherry Tomato, Black Olive Crumb, Green Apple, Pickled Celery, Balsamic Dressing
gnocco FRITTo AI SALUMI
Italian Fried Fluffy Dough Served with a Selection of Cured Meats and Cheese.
gnocco FRITTo AI FoRMAggI
Italian Fried Fluffy Dough Served with a Selection of Cheese
Rossi
Prices: small / reg / bottle
Bardolino DOC
Pasqua (Veneto)
Biferno Rosso DOC
Palladino (Molise)
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Sella & Mosca (Sardegna)
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
Tor Del Colle (Abruzzo)
Bianchi
Prices: small / reg / bottle
Soave DOC
Pasqua (Veneto)
Terre Siciliane Chardonnay IGT
Barbanera (Sicilia)
Vermentino Cala Reale DOC
Sella & Mosca (Sardegna)
Madame Passerina IGT
Montecappone (Marche)
Aperitivi
Spritz 0%
Spritz Soda, Orange Slice
Spritz Aperol
Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Orange Slice
Spritz Limoncello
Limoncello, Prosecco, Soda, Lemon Slice
Spritz Campari
Cocktails
spritz select
Select Bitter, Prosecco, Soda, Olive
spritz cynar
Cynar, Prosecco, Soda, Orange Slice
Negroni
Campari, Gin, Vermouth Rosso, Orange Slice
Negroni Sbagliato
Campari, Vermouth Rosso, Prosecco, Olive
Birre
nastro azzurro 0%, 335ML
Alcohol Free Peroni with Light Citrus Notes (Lazio)
gran riserva peroni doppio malto 6.6%, 330ml
Intense and Full-Bodied with Caramel & Strong Malted Notes (Lazio)
Montescassino "alba" 5%, 330ml
Blonde Carbonated Craft Beer (Lazio)
baladin nazionale glutee free 6.5%, 330ml
Blond Ale with Herbaceaous & Malted Notes (Piedmont)
Digestivi
35ml
Vecchia romagna 38%
Notes of Sweet Raisin, Toasted Wood & Honey (Emilia-Romagna)
Frangelico 20%
Notes of Toasted Hazelnuts, Vanilla & Cocoa (Piedmont)
zedda pirras Mirto
Notes of Myrtle Berry, Resinous Herbs & Sweet Dark Fruit (Sardegna)
amareto di saronno 28%
Notes of Marzipan & Vanilla (Lombardia)
Amari
amaro averna 29%
Notes of Dark Roasted Coffee, Cocoa, Cinnamon & Citrus Zest (Sicilia)
vecchio amaro del capo 35%
Notes of Sweet Orange, Liqorice, Juniper & Chamomile (Calabria)
amaro cynar 16.5%
Herbal & Earthy Notes (Veneto)
Grappe
Bepi Tosolini grappa affumicata 40%
Notes of Peat Smoke, Leather & Maritime Salinity
Bepi Tosolini grappa agricola 50%
Notes of White Flowers, Honey & Subtle Grape Essence
Bepi Tosolini Acquavite di birra 40%
Notes of Malt, Hops & Honey & Spice
Tetto Belfast
Tetto is Belfast’s breeziest option for diners who want Italian flavours with a rooftop backdrop. Above the Bullitt Hotel, the design-led restaurant pairs Neapolitan sourdough pizza with seafood, local produce and dishes from a bespoke robata grill. Aperitivo-inspired cocktails and the adjoining garden make the mood more bar-like as the evening develops, so it is well suited to a celebratory dinner or a weekend gathering.
Pizza is the most direct Italian choice: look for a blistered crust, bright tomato and toppings that leave room for the dough. The wider menu can add grilled fish, vegetables and small plates, allowing a table to move between Italy and the Mediterranean without committing to pizza alone. Saturday brunch brings a different pace, while dinner offers the strongest balance of food and atmosphere. Tetto is especially appealing when the setting matters as much as the plate and the group intends to stay for drinks.
Address: 70–74 Ann Street, Belfast BT1 4EH
Tetto Belfast Menu
Breads & Antipasti
Gordal Olives
Sourdough flatbread
garlic butter, rosemary, sea salt
Homemade breads
caponata & extra virgin
Antipasti plate
Tetto pastrami & mortadella, stuffed baby peppers, pickles, olives, artichokes, focaccia, ciabatta & extra virgin
Small Plates
Bruschetta
cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, balsamic glaze VA
Burrata
poached plum, basil oil, pane carasau crisp bread V
'Nduja arancini
pesto & parmigiano reggiano
Calamari fritti
crispy salad, lemon aioli
Tiger prawns
sun-blush tomato butter, crispy capers, grilled ciabatta
Chianti braised pork cheek
caponata, crispy leek
Sourdough Pizza
Classic Margherita
mozzarella, tomato & basil VA
Sweet pepperoni & basil
Smoked ham hock
bianco base, mozzarella, wild mushroom & pesto
Mike's Fancy 4 cheese & hot honey
V
Pancetta
mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano & truffle honey
'Nduja, chorizo & Tuscan spicy sausage
Pasta
Gnocchi
stracciatella, peas & toasted hazelnuts V
Linguine
caponata, pine nuts & basil oil VE
Tiger prawns, mussels, linguine
white wine cream with chives & dill
Pappardelle
beef short rib ragu & parmigiano reggiano
Mains
Sicilian style deep-fried plaice
skinny fries, lemon aioli & pickled onion
Herb rubbed Stonebridge pork fillet
crushed potato, tenderstem & green pepper sauce
Tuscan grilled chicken supreme
sun dried tomato & spinach cream sauce, gnocchi & peas
Sides
All sides £6
Fried potato
garlic & rosemary butter
Truffle skinny fries
parmigiano reggiano
Seasonal greens
pesto
Caesar salad
Desserts
Cannoli
ricotta, dark chocolate & hazelnut
Vegan chocolate brownie
raspberry sorbet
Vanilla panna cotta
orange & pistachio biscotti
Classic tiramisu
Brunch Plates
Avocado
sourdough toast, whipped ricotta, poached egg, roast tomato VA
Italian club sandwich
corn fed chicken, pancetta, rocket, tomato, aioli
Ham hock hash potatoes
pepperonata, pecorino, fried egg
Gnocchi
Stracciatella, peas, pecorino & pine nuts V
Linguine
Portavogie prawns, mussels, white wine cream, gremolata
Pizzetti — Signature Mini Sourdough Pizza
Classic Margherita
mozzarella, tomato, basil VA
'Nduja
chorizo & spicy sausage
Pancetta
mozzarella, parmesan, hot honey, truffle oil
Mike's Fancy 4 cheese
Irish Farmhouse cheese & hot honey V
Panuozzi — Folded Sourdough Pizza Sandwich
Buffalo mozzarella
pesto, heritage tomato, extra virgin olive oil V
Pancetta
rocket, tomato & aioli
Pastrami
whipped ricotta, Emmenthal, pickles
Brunch Sides
All sides £6
Fried potatoes
garlic & pecorino VA
Seasonal greens
pesto
Mixed leaf & walnut salad
Truffled fries
parmesan
Gluten Alternative – Breads & Antipasti
Gordal Olives
Flatbread
garlic butter, rosemary, sea salt
Breads
caponata & extra virgin
Antipasti plate
Tetto pastrami & mortadella, stuffed baby peppers, pickles, olives, artichokes, breads & extra virgin
Gluten Alternative – Small Plates
Bruschetta
cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, balsamic glaze VA
Burrata
poached plum, basil oil, crispy salad V
Calamari fritti
crispy salad, lemon aioli
Flatbread
tiger prawns, sun-blush tomato butter, crispy capers
Chianti braised pork cheek
caponata, crispy leek
Gluten Alternative – Pizza Gluten Free Base
Classic Margherita
mozzarella, tomato & basil VA
Sweet pepperoni
basil
Smoked ham hock
bianco base, mozzarella, wild mushroom & pesto
Mike's Fancy 4 cheese
hot honey V
Pancetta
mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano & truffle honey
'Nduja
chorizo & Tuscan spicy sausage
Gluten Alternative – Pasta Gluten Free
Gnocchi
stracciatella, peas & toasted hazelnuts V
Penne
caponata, pine nuts & basil oil VE
Tagliatelle
tiger prawns, mussels, white wine cream with chives & dill
Tagliatelle
beef short rib ragu & parmigiano reggiano
Gluten Alternative – Mains
Sicilian style deep-fried plaice
skinny fries, lemon aioli & pickled onion
Herb rubbed Stonebridge pork fillet
crushed potato, tenderstem & green pepper sauce
Tuscan grilled chicken supreme
sun dried tomato & spinach cream sauce, gnocchi & peas
Gluten Alternative – Sides
All sides £6
Fried potato
garlic & rosemary butter
Truffle skinny fries
parmigiano reggiano
Seasonal greens
pesto
Caesar salad
Gluten Alternative – Desserts
Vanilla panna cotta
orange, pistachio crumb
Pistachio & raspberry icecream
Coffee
Espresso
Macchiato
Americano
Flat white
Gluten Alternative – Coffee
Americano
Espresso
Cappuccino
Latte
Brunch Cocktails
All cocktails £13. Add a cocktail to any brunch dish for £8.
Bellini
Peach puree, peach wine, prosecco
Spritz Classico
Aperol, prosecco, soda, orange
Hugo
Elderflower, citrus, mint, prosecco, soda
Bloody Mary
Absolut Vodka, tequila, gin, lemon, hot sauce & tomato juice
Beer
Estrella Damm
Lager
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Lager
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Gluten Free Lager
Peroni Nastro Azzurro, 0.0% Lager
Spritz
West Coast Cooler, Original
West Coast Cooler, Rose
West Coast Cooler, Sunburst
West Coast Cooler, Apple Drop
Modern European Cocktails
All drinks £13. Alcohol-free versions available for some cocktails at £8 or £9.
Berrissimo
Stillgarden Berrissimo, prosecco, soda
Negroni
Malfy Originale gin, Campari, vermouth
Sherry Highball
Fino, elderflower, orange, Three Cents tonic
Classico
Aperol, prosecco, soda, orange
White Wine
Available in 125ml, 500ml, and 700ml.
Tetto Bianco
Domus Vini, Veneto, Italy
Pinot Grigio
Domus Vini, Friuli, Italy
Sauvignon Blanc
Nicolas Idiart, Loire, France
Red Wine
Available in 125ml, 500ml, and 700ml.
Nero D'avola
Domus Vini, Sicily
Tetto Rosso
Vini Stocco, Friuli, Italy
Nebbiolo
Cantina Povero, Piemonte, Italy
Final Thoughts
For classic Belfast Italian hospitality, Villa Italia and Scalini remain persuasive because they welcome large, varied groups without narrowing the menu. Coppi and La Bottega reward diners who want more precise small plates and pasta, while Amelia Hall, Pizza Punks and Little Wing make pizza the centre of an easy social meal. Fratelli is the practical city-centre all-rounder; Nico’s is a relaxed Lisburn Road favourite; Tetto adds height, cocktails and grill cooking.
Choose by appetite and company, then use the menus below each restaurant to compare the current range before setting out. A simple margherita can reveal as much as an elaborate special, and sharing antipasti or two contrasting pastas often gives the clearest sense of a kitchen. Belfast’s Italian scene is broad enough to support both traditions: the comforting family feast and the more exploratory dinner built one plate at a time.