Lasa
Quick info
About Lasa
Lasa is a Filipino restaurant on Upper Newtownards Rd in Belfast, serving a multi-course tasting menu alongside an ube cocktail. The kitchen also runs an a la carte side with dishes such as miso dumplings, lumpia, and pineapple adobo, plus kare-kare and Filipino red curry. Cocktails and wine, including Vinho Verde, run alongside the food. The restaurant opens Thursday to Saturday and stays closed the rest of the week. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated. The space is small, and the restaurant is reachable from town via the Glider's Greenwood Park stop. Beyond regular service, it has hosted garden party events with a DJ and barbecue.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
Menu & Prices
6 dishes- Miso Dumplings
- Lumpia
- Pfc
- Kare -Kare
- Filipino Red Curry
- Pineapple Adobo
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention softshell crab, filipino fries, tempura crab and ube cocktail.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention softshell crab, filipino fries, tempura crab and ube cocktail.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the tasting menu experiences and small plates at Lasa, with the softshell crab and tempura crab drawing particular praise alongside the ube cocktail and Filipino fries. Several reviewers highlight a scallop course from a hosted tasting evening as a standout, and flatbreads and chicken skewers come up from a garden party event with DJ, BBQ and cocktails. The wine pairing, specifically a Vinho Verde, gets a mention as a good match for the food. Service is consistently called out as warm, with reviewers thanking the two hosts, one credited with the cocktails and hospitality and another with running the front of house, along with a chef praised for authentic Filipino cooking. Multiple diners note the restaurant accommodated dietary restrictions and welcomed families with young children without issue. No recurring complaints appear across the reviews. Several describe returning multiple times, with one reviewer noting three visits with their baby in tow and calling it one of their favourite spots.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the tasting menu experiences and small plates at Lasa, with the softshell crab and tempura crab drawing particular praise alongside the ube cocktail and Filipino fries. Several reviewers highlight a scallop course from a hosted tasting evening as a standout, and flatbreads and chicken skewers come up from a garden party event with DJ, BBQ and cocktails. The wine pairing, specifically a Vinho Verde, gets a mention as a good match for the food. Service is consistently called out as warm, with reviewers thanking the two hosts, one credited with the cocktails and hospitality and another with running the front of house, along with a chef praised for authentic Filipino cooking. Multiple diners note the restaurant accommodated dietary restrictions and welcomed families with young children without issue. No recurring complaints appear across the reviews. Several describe returning multiple times, with one reviewer noting three visits with their baby in tow and calling it one of their favourite spots.
Featured reviews
- Ryan McGreevy
“What an absolute treat to finally have a dine-in experience like this in Belfast! Lasa brings such warmth, colour, and flavour to the table that you can’t help but leave impressed! …”
- Eliot von Valentino
“Well deserved 5 star review. Both men working there were very helpful and dedicated to accommodate strict dietary restrictions of mine. Food was fresh and prepared with love. Will definitely visit again soon!”
- Alberto Castiglione
“Wow ! Lovely experience in this tiny restaurant, food was amazing and the service great also ! I will be back !”
- Maeve Lewis
“Recently tried Lasa for the first time and was not disappointed. The day we were there was a special garden party celebration, with DJ, BBQ and cocktails. We had the softshell crab, Fillipino fries, flatbreads and chicken skewers. All delicious. Such a fantastic atmosphere. We had our kids in tow so it's definitely family-friendly, but next time think I'll go back without the kids so I can enjoy some of the delicious looking cocktails! Highly recommend.”
- Ayesha Akkari
“Have been three times now with my baby and family. The food is just stunning, service is amazing and never feels like we’re a hassle having a baby in a gorgeous restaurant. One of our favourite spots!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Accepts reservations
- Serves dine-in
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Quick bite
Show more amenities
- Good for solo dining
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Dining options· 1
- Serves dinner
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
Location
Restaurants near Lasa
- 1 mi£1–10Good for kids
chicken goujons, battered sausages, cash only
- John Dory's3.73311.3 mi£10–20
cod fish, hollow or empty batter, hair found in chips
- Golden Chip3.84311.7 mi£1–20
soggy chips, fish suppers, battered sausages
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LasaReservations | 5.054 | — | £20–60 | softshell crab, filipino fries, tempura crab |
| Rosie's Traditional Fish & ChipsGood for kids | 4.6139 | 1 mi | £1–10 | chicken goujons, battered sausages, cash only |
| John Dory's | 3.7331 | 1.3 mi | £10–20 | cod fish, hollow or empty batter, hair found in chips |
| Golden Chip | 3.8431 | 1.7 mi | £1–20 | soggy chips, fish suppers, battered sausages |
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