The Ginger Bistro
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About The Ginger Bistro
On Great Victoria Street in Belfast, The Ginger Bistro is a modern European restaurant with an open plan layout that lets diners see the staff working, alongside local artwork on the walls. The menu includes a raw beef and mango salad with ginger dressing, squid with aioli and chilli oil, and beef featherblade served with bacon, green beans, mash and jus. Whole seabream comes in lemon sauce with lettuce and roasted potatoes, and French onion soup and panko cauliflower fritters also appear. A pre-theatre menu runs alongside the main offering. Reservations are required, with weekend bookings specifically noted. The setting stays light and low-key, built around a straightforward dining room rather than a formal one.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention featherblade beef, squid starter, sticky toffee pudding and cauliflower fritters.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention featherblade beef, squid starter, sticky toffee pudding and cauliflower fritters.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the featherblade beef, cooked with bacon, green beans, and mash in a rich jus, as a standout main, with the squid starter in aioli and chilli oil also drawing praise for its crispy, tempura-like coating. Close behind, the raw beef and mango salad with ginger dressing, French onion soup, and sticky toffee pudding earn frequent mentions, alongside the whole seabream and panko cauliflower. Several note the spicy Margarita and a strong wine list, and the open-plan layout that lets diners watch staff at work adds to a lively, welcoming feel most describe as friendly and attentive from arrival through the meal. One reviewer found the starters over-seasoned and another called the cauliflower fritters lacking in flavor, but these are minor notes against consistent recommendations. Multiple reviewers mention booking ahead, with one calling weekend reservations mandatory for a shared, multi-course meal among a group of four.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the featherblade beef, cooked with bacon, green beans, and mash in a rich jus, as a standout main, with the squid starter in aioli and chilli oil also drawing praise for its crispy, tempura-like coating. Close behind, the raw beef and mango salad with ginger dressing, French onion soup, and sticky toffee pudding earn frequent mentions, alongside the whole seabream and panko cauliflower. Several note the spicy Margarita and a strong wine list, and the open-plan layout that lets diners watch staff at work adds to a lively, welcoming feel most describe as friendly and attentive from arrival through the meal. One reviewer found the starters over-seasoned and another called the cauliflower fritters lacking in flavor, but these are minor notes against consistent recommendations. Multiple reviewers mention booking ahead, with one calling weekend reservations mandatory for a shared, multi-course meal among a group of four.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I wish there was a 10 star button. Wow. Lunch was the best in Belfast for sure. Highly recommend the chicken, Belfast black and pork chop. Staff is friendly”
- Google user
“We had an amazing meal and the waitstaff is so friendly and knowledgeable! Everything was delicious.”
- Google user
“Outstanding. Simply outstanding food! A very solid menu. As a group of 4 we decided, as the menu was too good, to share four starters, mains and desserts. Each dish packed with flavor, perfectly seasoned and well portioned. A very memorable meal. Highly recommended and weekend reservations mandatory.”
- Google user
“Ginger Bristol is absolutely wonderful and highly recommended. The food was delicious, and the prices were very reasonable, especially considering the quality. The layout and interior design created a lovely atmosphere, and the central location made it very convenient to get to. What impressed us most was the service. Every single member of staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. From the moment we walked in, we received such an enthusiastic welcome, and throughout the entire meal there was never a moment when we felt overlooked or neglected. A fantastic dining experience from start to finish. I would strongly recommend Ginger Bristol to anyone traveling to the city.”
- Google user
“I ate here on Saturday 23rd May for an evening meal. I had never been before but my boyfriend had so he recommended it and was well worth the visit. The venue is an open plan which adds to the vibrancy of it, you can see the staff working, who were all very chatty, friendly, warm and approachable. I'm a fan of a smaller menu as I find it always increases the quality of the meals and I was not disappointed. I had the squid with aioloi and chilli oil for starter and was very impressed with this, so soft and tasty but had a very thin crispiness to it that was delicious, like a tempura style coating. Then I had the beef featherblade with bacon, green beans, tiny onions and a rich jus/gravy with a creamy mash. Again, I was very impressed with this meal, so tasty and I would both highly recommend this place and eat here again. It is defintely worth a visit in Belfast.”
Highlights
“Relaxed, light bistro with local artwork offering modern Anglo-European fare, plus pre-theatre menu.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dine-in
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
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- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Dining options· 3
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Highlights· 2
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Planning· 4
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near The Ginger Bistro
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ginger BistroVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.71,259 | — | £30–60 | featherblade beef, squid starter, sticky toffee pudding |
| KUBO | 4.9176 | 0.1 mi | — | adobo potatoes, jolly chicken, lumpia adobo |
| Joy InnVegetarian options · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.4453 | 0.1 mi | — | cold restaurant temperature, sesame prawn toast, house white wine |
| YügoReservations | 4.6986 | 0.2 mi | £30–70 | crispy pork dumplings, spicy brussels sprouts, salmon with white radish |
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