Flame Restaurant is a unique venue with a theatrical twist and one of Belfast's premium restaurants. Situated in the heart of the city centre, 2 minutes from Europa Bus Centre and Great Victoria Street Rail Station-Flame Restaurant lies between Grand Opera House, and Belfast City Hall. Our restaurant opened its doors in 2013.
The theme of the 140 seated restaurant was to create drama from a full visible kitchen whereby chefs with their culinary skills prepare and deliver their cuisine from a purpose-built wood burning fire grill ("Asador Grill"), delivering some of the finest meats from Ireland. To compliment this our chefs are also seen working on Tandoori prepared dishes, char-cooked from a purpose built copper cylindrical tandoori oven.
The theme of the 140 seated restaurant was to create drama from a full visible kitchen whereby chefs with their culinary skills prepare and deliver their cuisine from a purpose-built wood burning fire grill ("Asador Grill"), delivering some of the finest meats from Ireland. To compliment this our chefs are also seen working on Tandoori prepared dishes, char-cooked from a purpose built copper cylindrical tandoori oven.
Reviews (26)
Jez Foulsham
Jan 12, 2022
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Had an excellent night. Our starter was a mixed mezze sharing platter and it was very generous, very tasty and very well presented. Then we had steaks, I had the ribeye, cooked perfectly, very tasty and tender. The tables are well spaced and the decor is interesting and comfortable. Highly recommend for a lovely night out.
Lel
Dec 08, 2021
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Katrina O'Boyle
Nov 29, 2021
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Food was beautiful, service was amazing, decor stunning. First time eating in Flame and it is definitely 1 of those restaurants when you read the menu you have a want to try everything. It was new tastes and experiences for me and I will definitely be back. Flame have a vegan friendly range of dishes which have been the best selection I have come across when dining out!!
Natalie Lewis
Nov 29, 2021
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This was our first time ever going to this restaurant, we were a party of 3, and all had steak. All our meals were superb and cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this restaurant especially if just before the theatre (like we did) also the sticky toffee pudding with salted Caramel was heavenly 😋 when I come back to Belfast, I shall definitely be coming back here
Alisha Hughes
Nov 08, 2021
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I couldn’t recommend these guys highly enough. The service, food and drinks are all top class. I recently attended flame for my sisters hen party and from the moment I booked on the phone they were extremely helpful and friendly. Our server on the night, James, was excellent. Made sure our party of 16 were all looked after and was a complete professional. He gave us extra space for hen games and He even arranged taxis for us all into town. And the food was gorgeous! Overall, an excellent experience and I can’t wait to fo back 😊
Maria McGuire
Oct 23, 2021
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Rachael
Aug 13, 2021
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Rob
Jun 13, 2021
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I think I’ll start with the fact that the food here is outstanding. Upon booking a table, my friends and I didn’t really know what to expect... but we were very pleasantly surprised by the overall interior and vibe to the place!
I thought the menu was great.
I’m vegetarian and they had 3 substantial options. The chef recommended the Paneer & spinach curry and it was genuinely the nicest I’ve ever had. Bursting with flavour.
Really impressed.
One thing that stood out was one of the Chefs, Anita, who I noticed watching us eat the first bite of our food. I looked at her and said it tasted
I thought the menu was great.
I’m vegetarian and they had 3 substantial options. The chef recommended the Paneer & spinach curry and it was genuinely the nicest I’ve ever had. Bursting with flavour.
Really impressed.
One thing that stood out was one of the Chefs, Anita, who I noticed watching us eat the first bite of our food. I looked at her and said it tasted
Ruairi McElhinney
Jun 03, 2020
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Bob N.
Aug 01, 2019
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Visiting Belfast. Tried this place by walking by. Went in. Place was nice open kitchen. Started with a bread plate with olives. Nice touch. Then had a Hereford Ribeye. Was cooked perfect Medium Rare. Great flavor and tender. Don't walk by this place. Stop in and see Chef Paul. You will be glad you did. Oh chicken wings were also fresh and good.
Stacey S.
Jun 23, 2019
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We went here because they vegan options . They were good but not the best . Pancakes were dry , no butter served with them or syrup . Service was just ok. Server never came back to see if we wanted a coffee refill . They were apparently getting ready for lunch crowd but we had a reservation and thought we'd be given better service since it wasn't that busy . I wouldn't give this establishment more than 3 stars over all.
Pete M.
Apr 25, 2019
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Mary E.
Aug 23, 2018
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Benjamin A.
Aug 10, 2018
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Can't tell if it was because I was extremely hungry or this place was really that good. "Comfort food" is the term that waiter used to describe the meal 3/4 chose to get. After a long flight across the pond I was hungry and ready to eat. Only a walks away from the hotel and a recommendation from the hotel desk clerk; we decided to give it a try. We were immediately seated and greeted the minute we stepped through that door. Dark pub feel when walking in. The kitchen is in view for everyone to sit and watch as they prepare the meals which is nice because you know there won&apos
Bill P.
Jun 29, 2018
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I stopped in while on a walk to just glance at the menu to see how different it was from the traditional Irish fare. I was encouraged when I saw that they appeared to be pushing the limits on the Irish Menu held so sacred on this island.
So, tonight we went back and actually ate there. I was blown away! Not only did it offer a truly upscale, metropolitan menu, it was cooked and plated to perfection!
My wife and I had the sea bass with basil risotto and beet pesto, and our friends had the pork chops. Both we to die for! The service was incredible as well! This is easily one of the finest
So, tonight we went back and actually ate there. I was blown away! Not only did it offer a truly upscale, metropolitan menu, it was cooked and plated to perfection!
My wife and I had the sea bass with basil risotto and beet pesto, and our friends had the pork chops. Both we to die for! The service was incredible as well! This is easily one of the finest
M. V.
Jun 11, 2018
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Conveniently located on Howard Street. Super nice setup, clean establishment and good options available if you are up for an authentic Irish meal. My wife ordered Chicken and Black Pudding and loved it. I got me some wings and a burger and it didn't disappoint.
Fair prices and service was outstanding. We highly recommend Flame.
Fair prices and service was outstanding. We highly recommend Flame.
Jim B.
May 09, 2018
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Matthew Foster
Dec 17, 2017
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The interior design of the restaurant is unique and suggests an eye for detail that should carry over to the food. I liked the open kitchen so that you have an insight into the work that occurs to create a plate. The options on the menu all look very appealing. The food was excellent but the best course for me had to be the dessert. The only flaw was my steak which wasn't cooked the way I asked. I had asked for a rare steak but got a medium. Would have enjoyed the peppercorn sauce more if it had cream in it.
Travel B.
Aug 04, 2017
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Donna M.
Jan 15, 2017
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Jason E.
Nov 19, 2016
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Vincent M.
Jul 17, 2016
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Absolutely awful experience last night. Who told these people they could cook !!!
Lamb was inedible , tough and tasteless. Served on a bed of poorly cooked barley.
Steak was tough and tasteless. So if you want to part with hard earned money for a very poor experience then go ahead. I certainly won't be back !!!
Lamb was inedible , tough and tasteless. Served on a bed of poorly cooked barley.
Steak was tough and tasteless. So if you want to part with hard earned money for a very poor experience then go ahead. I certainly won't be back !!!
Nicola S.
May 24, 2016
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I dined here on 19th May with 4 friends and my first impressions were this would be a five star experience. However from such high hopes I was left somewhat deflated.
They do a pre theatre menu which is good value but by good friend Ciara S was dismayed to find that there was only one vegetarian dish on the whole menu and that included the a la carte!!
Very poor when you consider how many people are adopting the vegetarian diet.
I had the chicken and bacon Caesar salad to start and it was good big chunks of bacon and chicken but also 2 massive croutons which had to be broken down otherwise you
They do a pre theatre menu which is good value but by good friend Ciara S was dismayed to find that there was only one vegetarian dish on the whole menu and that included the a la carte!!
Very poor when you consider how many people are adopting the vegetarian diet.
I had the chicken and bacon Caesar salad to start and it was good big chunks of bacon and chicken but also 2 massive croutons which had to be broken down otherwise you
Fiona S.
Aug 26, 2015
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I feel the food in here is rushed out without much thought. They aren't good at catering for larger groups of 8 plus and staff shout at each other on floor and I could hear the chef being rude to kitchen staff from our table.
On the plus side it's a lovely venue and quite clean the food just isn't to my taste.
On the plus side it's a lovely venue and quite clean the food just isn't to my taste.
Jules S.
Dec 20, 2014
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Set along a stretch with several nice restaurants, it was my brother's choice to go here, and when you are being treated it's only fair to let them choose.
The menu is varied, with a decent selection for vegetarians and Celiac, but as they pride themselves on their flame cooking, I thought it was only fair to go for a steak.
Mine came served with triple cooked chips (which were flawless) and a lovely, creamy peppercorn sauce.
The meat was cooked well, but it wasn't awesome quality, and while the whole thing was nice (especially the chips, did I mention the chips..!) I thought
The menu is varied, with a decent selection for vegetarians and Celiac, but as they pride themselves on their flame cooking, I thought it was only fair to go for a steak.
Mine came served with triple cooked chips (which were flawless) and a lovely, creamy peppercorn sauce.
The meat was cooked well, but it wasn't awesome quality, and while the whole thing was nice (especially the chips, did I mention the chips..!) I thought
Gayle C.
Jun 30, 2014
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