Academy Restaurant

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  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “We were served by Pamela on 22/07 and can’t fault our experience at all. Pamela was welcoming and told us all about the academy. Our food was outstanding! My daughter was a little unsure of certain items and the kitchen was more than accommodating to her preferences. If you’re ever in Belfast I highly recommend a stop here! Beckie & Elissa”

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• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Thanks very much to the team for a great night on Friday night . My wife and I have been singing your praises to all our friends and family. The food was amazing and the service from Shez was very welcoming . Special mention to the lemon posset with rhubarb the best dessert I've had in a very long time well done to the pastry chef”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “I have been here many times in the past but I’ve never reviewed before. This is a favourite restaurant of mine over the years which has always served me amazing food. This is the first time I’ve ordered off the express lunch menu. I had the pea soup with Brie and caramelised onion toastie. The meal tasted amazing and very special flavours. Toastie was melt in your mouth. There was also fresh bread that was gorgeous. My server was funny and attentive. I was well looked after. Highly recommend this place! And good location to Cityside or city centre.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “One of the best meals I’ve had in Belfast. The staff were fantastic and the food was delicious. Shout out to our front of house and Cara for the evening.”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “We enjoyed our fine dining experience at Academy! We had salmon, salt and chili tofu with vegetables, we ordered more seasonal vegetables, and dessert! The presentation was absolutely beautiful, and it was done with a lot of care. Our server was professional, helpful, and so kind! We are thrilled that we were able to eat at Academy while visiting Belfast!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “One word sums it up...... Outstanding. As it was my birthday I ordered three courses, bottle of lovely Chardonnay and finished with a glass of port. Enjoyed both the Guinness and soda bread. I also thought the butter was excellent and complemented the bread. Top quality food presented professionally. For the quality, presentation and ambience I thought it was great value. The restaurant was relatively busy, which suggests friends are being recommended to visit?”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “It was work supper night so a group of us visited. The food was well presented, the staff was friendly and the food was very good. If you're not into the chunky chips or butter mash then these sides aren't for you. The restaurant doesn't accept Amex or the tips cannot be added to the bill if youre paying by card so better to carry a bit of cash with you.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Spectacular food and service at Ulster University training kitchen and restaurant. Relatively newly opened (I visited the previous restaurant across the road on numerous occasions) the booth tables by the window were ideal for a working lunch meeting with my marketing client and trainee. I enjoyed a salmon starter with caviar, a seabass main, a dessert and an americano. My previous visit when I was completing a post graduate qualification at the University had my study buddy and I enjoying the fresh soup for a quick lunch. On both visits the professionalism was apparent and we received a warm welcome and attentive service throughout. The surroundings are high end and it is wonderful to see our next generation of hospitality professionals educated so practically and to be in a position to support their training by dining here. My office is in Cathedral Quarter and I anticipate I will become a regular.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “Feels like fine dining at a relatively more affordable price point. We had a fantastic dinner here! Service was good, food was prompt. Coconut margarita was tasty as was all the food we had. I had smoked haddock acra, rib eye steak with fondant potatoes, and chocolate fondant for dessert. I also tasted some of my partner's food and I can confirm everything from the kitchen was delicious. The atmosphere and decor was lovely. However, they only accept cash tips as they cannot add it to the card bill. The steak is not pictured in the photos attached. Photos are of cocktail, starters and desserts.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “With Hunters chicken, and smoked salmon on the menu, I wasn't overly inspired. The reality was that it was an absolute privilege to eat here. A beautiful modern restaurant, the student waiting staff are some of the friendliest, warmest and welcoming I have encountered in any restaurant and are a credit to the place. The chef who inspires the chefs of the future is a gentleman who is willing to share his tricks of the trade and ventures around the happy customers ensuring everyone is enjoying themselves. It's impossible not to, every bite is a treat, and I would highly recommend trying this place for a fantastic meal.”

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