Many of the Ulster restaurants are praised in the major food guides and are listed alphabetically by region. They range from hearty fare at reasonable prices to those whose emphasis on cuisine and surroundings would challenge the best in Europe.

BELFAST
Aldens. Out of town, suburban restaurant with a reputation for quality and innovative cooking.
229 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast. Tel: (028) 9065 0079.
Barnett Restaurant, Malone House. A la carte restaurant offering European Cuisine in relaxed and friendly sur-roundings. Malone House, Barnett Demesne, Belfast. Tel: (028) 9068 1246.
Basement Bar & Grill. Beside the Ulster Bank. Food served all day, 12noon- 9pm, Mon-Sat. Belfast's widest choice of International cuisine. 18 Donegall Sq East, Tel: (028) 9033 1925.
Ba Soba Noodle Bar. Belfast's only noodle bar, serving Asian and Japanese food. Fully licensed. Open Mon 12-3pm / Tue-Sat 12-11pm. 38 Hill Street, Cathedral Quarter. Tel: (028) 9058 6868.
Beatrice Kennedy. Modern cuisine in homely surroundings in this popular University scene restaurant. University Road, Belfast. Tel: (028) 9020 2290.
Bourbon. Meticulous attention to detail has gone into the décor of this plush and grandiose restaurant in a New Orleans style that makes you feel that you are in the Deep South of America. 60 Great Victoria Street, BT1. Tel: (028) 9033 2121.
Cafe Milano. Commodious Italian restaurant invites you to "Think Italian" with the guidance of a seasoned team of culinary professionals, providing Italian cuisine. 92-94 Lisburn Road, BT7.
Tel: (028) 9068 9777.
Cafe Clementines. Style and flavour from this café society location. Open Sun-Mon 9.30am - 4.30pm. Tues-Sat 9.30am - 10.00pm. 245 Lisburn Road. Tel: (028) 9038 2211.
Cayenne. Second generation of the original Roscoff restaurant. Paul and Jeanne Rankin changed to this more relaxed format with the emphasis on ethnic flavours from around the world, but still encompassing the best of menus from an accomplished and renowned kitchen. 7 Shaftesbury Square, BT2. Tel: (028) 9033 1532.
Deanes. Michael Deane's bistro style restaurant with a commodious ground floor and excellent menu. Upstairs is the smaller, yet superb, more formal restaurant. Howard Street, BT1. Tel: (028) 9056 0000.
The Ginger Tree. Japanese restaurant with generous portions. Bookings advisable. Bridgestone, Good Food Guide, Michelin. Ballyrobert Road, Ballyclare. Tel: (028) 9084 8176.
Giraffe. Recently refurbished and offering an interesting menu. It operates a BYO policy. 54-56 Stranmillis Road, BT9. Tel: (028) 9050 9820.
Greens. Stained glass windows and reclaimed wooden pews and floors help make a pizza meal a classy but fun experience. 549 Lisburn Road, BT9. Tel: (028) 9066 6033.
Jharna. Elegant restaurant from the Indian sub-Continent. 33 Lisburn Road, BT9. Tel: (028) 9038 1299.