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If you only have time to eat one meal in Belfast it needs to be at Darcy's! We noticed that reservations were recommended but they were still able to get us a table and we were not rushed. The staff was absolutely phenomenal. I went with the lamb stew because I saw someone at a nearby table with it and it looked and smelled delicious. I could not have been more pleased, it's the best lamb stew I've ever had...even better than when I make it myself. We also shared a cheesecake dessert which was really good. Overall this was one of the best dining experiences we had during a 2 week trip across Ireland and Northern Ireland. I highly recommend stopping in here for a meal.
When we arrived at Darcy's, the downstairs was full of locals because it got quiet when we walked in. The music was pumping - fun tunes like ABBA, older dancy tunes and such. I asked the server a thousand questions on the menu and decided on the Veggie Homemade Pie. Chris got the Leg of lamb and we split an Irish soda bread slice covered in melty cheese with a side rocket (arugula) salad. We devoured the bread and cheese and salad. It was a perfect starter - hearty and just good. When my pie came out, it was a thing of beauty. It was served with chips (fries) and some sort of mushy side veggies neither of which made sense to me. But oh my god was it good. A super rich white gravy loaded with veggies in a phyllo shell with a little top hat. Chris loved hers too. A baby lamb leg atop mashed potatoes with gravy. We got a slice of chocolate cake to take with us. It was all so good. And our server was great. So glad we chose Darcy's.
7.77 deal before 7pm is a nice money saver, but it only matters if the food is good. And it was good but not great. Fish and chips were okay - rather bland, but fresh and not too greasy. Lamb stew had lots of veg but not so much lamb unfortunately. Ordered the roasted ham off the kids menu for my son and he enjoyed it (gravy on the side was untouched). Devils food cake dessert was okay but not great. I think that's my overall opinion of this place - okay, but not great. Would eat here again if I had no other options but probably not on my list of top 5 places to return.
They say curiosity killed the cat but occasionally curiosity pays off. I had been to Darcy's a couple of times over the years and was never impressed by the poor vegetarian offers - they were limited, boring and lacklustre to say the least. So when I heard on the Northern Ireland Vegetarian/ Vegan grapevine that Darcy's were now offering a new, dedicated, extensive, vegan menu I was curious to find out more. As it turns out, I was so impressed I've now dined there twice this week already! The new Vegan Menu is fantastic, consisting of filling, traditional, mouth-watering, comfort food at good prices. During my visits on Sunday 12/08/2018 and Tuesday 14/08/2018 the two waiters who served us were super-slick and able to advise fully on vegan dishes as well as wines/ beers. Sunday's dinner was a Mushroom & Avocado Sourdough Starter drizzled with balsamic glaze and Mushroom & Nut Wellington main served with olive oil mash, seasonal vegetables and sherry sauce. Tuesday's was Sweet Potato Cake Starter and Bean Burger with chips Main. All dishes were delicious but the stars of the show definitely being the Mushroom Avocado Sourdough and Wellington. Wine selection is good and cocktails delicious - one of the waiters kindly made me an egg-free version of the Cocktail Special, a Pineapple Express. My only concern is that I hope this all lasts and these vegan dishes continue to be offered at the high standard they currently are. I would also like to see few vegan options on the £7.77 discounted Lunch & Early Evening Menu. Nevertheless, D'Arcy's Belfast is definitely a restaurant which has redeemed itself and has seriously started catering to the ever growing vegan population.
Truly great service and tasty food. We loved the music and atmosphere of this restuarant. A casual- semicasual spot with a double decker layout. The owner took care of us even though we did not have a reservation and we were very appreciative of his kindness in seating us right away nonetheless! Lovely spot, give it a try!
Before visiting Darcy's i wasn't aware of where the restaurant even was but after tasting the most amazing chicken and ham pie i can say that i will definitely be back to try more of what they have to offer! They have some great offers including the 7.77 deal before 7pm. Darcy's is central to the likes of Laverys, Albini and Benidicts so if you fancy a few drinks afterwards there is plenty to choose from within walking distance
I've stood beside the place, in a drunken mess more times I care to remember. Snuggled in right beside my favourite drinking hole, you'd be forgiven if you missed it despite its purple front. One of the few times I've did more than stand near it and actually went in I was quite surprised. Its a tiny, tiny place with a befittingly intimate atmosphere. The food was great. I had the char-grilled chicken and it was perfectly cooked and tender. The prices are really quite reasonable, the food worth every penny. The drinks weren't to much of a drain on the purse strings either, which meant the evening could flow without anyone getting to worried about taking an extra glass of wine. I quite like that darcy's is hidden away, it makes it all the more surprising when you eventually do find it and realise what you've been missing all this time.
Went to Darcy's after we couldn't get into another restaurant elsewhere and boy was I suprised. As an other reviewer has said, it's an easy place to miss. Tucked away right next door to Lavery's, it's not hard to just walk on by the front door. But do yourself a favor and head inside Darcy's. The place is tiny inside, just enough for a row of tables on each side of the room and the lighting is appropriately dim. The meals feature British and European dishes. My partner and I are both vegetarians, but we had no problems finding something delicious to fit our palate. They have an extensive wine list and stay open late for people who wish to dine at more "European" times.
We found Darcy's on Yelp on our first night in Belfast, and it was a wonderful start to our visit. A small, charming two story restaurant, they were accommodating and able to seat us without a reservation upstairs. The server was somehow managing all of the tables while still maintaining a sweet attitude. We had a couple well made cocktails to start and their mussels (special). As the first I've had in the area, I'm not sure if this is typical of the area, but they were fantastic. Floating in a creamy sauce that can be sopped up with brown bread. (And Irish butter, which is just so much better. If only there was a way to take home to the States!). We also had the goat cheese croquettes in truffle honey. Delicious and a bit sweet, this would also have been substituted for dessert. My friend and I shared the rack of lamb. The meat was fall off the bone, on mash, gravy, and pea purée, topped with crispy onions. Lovely meal, great introduction to Belfast! read more
This place was recommended by our hotel bartender. It was a short walk to Darcy's from the hotel and came highly rated. It did not disappoint. We started with Mussels in Cream Sauce. I'm a white wine, garlic and herb broth kinda guy, but this cream sauce was exceptional. The lamb stew was delicious. The best I've had hands down. My wife had the herb stuffing Chicken with mashed potatoes and two baked potatoes w steamed vegetables. She said it was delicious. read more
2 years ago
If you only have time to eat one meal in Belfast it needs to be at Darcy's! We noticed that reservations were recommended but they were still able to get us a table and we were not rushed. The staff was absolutely phenomenal. I went with the lamb stew because I saw someone at a nearby table with it and it looked and smelled delicious. I could not have been more pleased, it's the best lamb stew I've ever had...even better than when I make it myself. We also shared a cheesecake dessert which was really good. Overall this was one of the best dining experiences we had during a 2 week trip across Ireland and Northern Ireland. I highly recommend stopping in here for a meal. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
3 years ago
Really good burger! And they had some good IPA beer(s) - i only tried one. Really glad i read some reviews and made the walk, well worth it. read more
4 years ago
When we arrived at Darcy's, the downstairs was full of locals because it got quiet when we walked in. The music was pumping - fun tunes like ABBA, older dancy tunes and such. I asked the server a thousand questions on the menu and decided on the Veggie Homemade Pie. Chris got the Leg of lamb and we split an Irish soda bread slice covered in melty cheese with a side rocket (arugula) salad. We devoured the bread and cheese and salad. It was a perfect starter - hearty and just good. When my pie came out, it was a thing of beauty. It was served with chips (fries) and some sort of mushy side veggies neither of which made sense to me. But oh my god was it good. A super rich white gravy loaded with veggies in a phyllo shell with a little top hat. Chris loved hers too. A baby lamb leg atop mashed potatoes with gravy. We got a slice of chocolate cake to take with us. It was all so good. And our server was great. So glad we chose Darcy's. read more
10 years ago
7.77 deal before 7pm is a nice money saver, but it only matters if the food is good. And it was good but not great. Fish and chips were okay - rather bland, but fresh and not too greasy. Lamb stew had lots of veg but not so much lamb unfortunately. Ordered the roasted ham off the kids menu for my son and he enjoyed it (gravy on the side was untouched). Devils food cake dessert was okay but not great. I think that's my overall opinion of this place - okay, but not great. Would eat here again if I had no other options but probably not on my list of top 5 places to return. read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
4 years ago
Great place with fantastic food. If I could only eat at one restaurant In Belfast this is it. You won't be disappointed. read more
4 years ago
They say curiosity killed the cat but occasionally curiosity pays off. I had been to Darcy's a couple of times over the years and was never impressed by the poor vegetarian offers - they were limited, boring and lacklustre to say the least. So when I heard on the Northern Ireland Vegetarian/ Vegan grapevine that Darcy's were now offering a new, dedicated, extensive, vegan menu I was curious to find out more. As it turns out, I was so impressed I've now dined there twice this week already! The new Vegan Menu is fantastic, consisting of filling, traditional, mouth-watering, comfort food at good prices. During my visits on Sunday 12/08/2018 and Tuesday 14/08/2018 the two waiters who served us were super-slick and able to advise fully on vegan dishes as well as wines/ beers. Sunday's dinner was a Mushroom & Avocado Sourdough Starter drizzled with balsamic glaze and Mushroom & Nut Wellington main served with olive oil mash, seasonal vegetables and sherry sauce. Tuesday's was Sweet Potato Cake Starter and Bean Burger with chips Main. All dishes were delicious but the stars of the show definitely being the Mushroom Avocado Sourdough and Wellington. Wine selection is good and cocktails delicious - one of the waiters kindly made me an egg-free version of the Cocktail Special, a Pineapple Express. My only concern is that I hope this all lasts and these vegan dishes continue to be offered at the high standard they currently are. I would also like to see few vegan options on the £7.77 discounted Lunch & Early Evening Menu. Nevertheless, D'Arcy's Belfast is definitely a restaurant which has redeemed itself and has seriously started catering to the ever growing vegan population. read more
7 years ago
Truly great service and tasty food. We loved the music and atmosphere of this restuarant. A casual- semicasual spot with a double decker layout. The owner took care of us even though we did not have a reservation and we were very appreciative of his kindness in seating us right away nonetheless! Lovely spot, give it a try! read more
7 years ago
We didn't have reservations for Saturday night but we're able to get in early here. The food was good, and it was a nice place. The seafood chowder was excellent, and the special seafood plate was good, but not great. Overall, enjoyed our meal and would recommend. read more
Before visiting Darcy's i wasn't aware of where the restaurant even was but after tasting the most amazing chicken and ham pie i can say that i will definitely be back to try more of what they have to offer! They have some great offers including the 7.77 deal before 7pm. Darcy's is central to the likes of Laverys, Albini and Benidicts so if you fancy a few drinks afterwards there is plenty to choose from within walking distance read more
7 years ago
The food was very food here! I had the Irish ham steak and my husband had a steak sandwich. Service was excellent and staff was friendly. This place does take reservations. I would come here again! read more
16 years ago
I've stood beside the place, in a drunken mess more times I care to remember. Snuggled in right beside my favourite drinking hole, you'd be forgiven if you missed it despite its purple front. One of the few times I've did more than stand near it and actually went in I was quite surprised. Its a tiny, tiny place with a befittingly intimate atmosphere. The food was great. I had the char-grilled chicken and it was perfectly cooked and tender. The prices are really quite reasonable, the food worth every penny. The drinks weren't to much of a drain on the purse strings either, which meant the evening could flow without anyone getting to worried about taking an extra glass of wine. I quite like that darcy's is hidden away, it makes it all the more surprising when you eventually do find it and realise what you've been missing all this time. read more
16 years ago
Went to Darcy's after we couldn't get into another restaurant elsewhere and boy was I suprised. As an other reviewer has said, it's an easy place to miss. Tucked away right next door to Lavery's, it's not hard to just walk on by the front door. But do yourself a favor and head inside Darcy's. The place is tiny inside, just enough for a row of tables on each side of the room and the lighting is appropriately dim. The meals feature British and European dishes. My partner and I are both vegetarians, but we had no problems finding something delicious to fit our palate. They have an extensive wine list and stay open late for people who wish to dine at more "European" times. read more
4 years ago
10 years ago
If you are in Belfast for business or leisure make Darcy's a must! The food, the atmosphere, did I mention the food? Seafood Chowder...outstanding. Irish stew...amazing Sticky toffee pudding...unreal And a perfectly poured pint of Guinness. DONT MISS THIS PLACE..YOU'll regret it if you do! read more
9 years ago
I was excited about eating in Darcys as I had heard in many great things about it over the years, however wether it's lost it's touch or it was never that great to begin with I don't know as to me it was just average. I dined at 6pm with 3 friends and the place was bunged - every table was full and the waiting staff running around like headless chickens, this could she due to the offer of most main meals bring £7.77 if dining before 7pm. I ordered the steak sandwich which when it came out I was surprised it wasn't the usual slab of steak, but instead was like a stroganoff, this was served with fat chips and some salad. My friends had ordered the goats cheese tart and a vegetable bake and everyone enjoyed their meal. The service however was very slow and whilst I understand it was busy, even when it quietened down it was still the same. It took forever to bring us our wine and when we asked for the dessert menu after dinner it was simply forgotten, when we eventually did get the menu and we're ordering dessert the waitress forgot who she had asked, asked one friend twice and another not at all, considering there was only four of us at the table we found this extremely strange! 3 of us ordered cocktails instead of a dessert and instead of bringing them down to the table together they were brought down individually which seemed to make the process even longer. All in all Darcys is a nice restaurant serving nice food at a good price, however they need to step up to the mark regarding service as if they offer a good deal including weekends they should expect demand to be high and the staff being able to cope. read more
Darcys is a great spot. The food was amazing! The offers are great, if you fancy a dinner before 7pm then your food is £7.77p. The portions are also very generous and taste fantastic. It's definitely worth a visit if your looking a good feed and a few cheeky drinks after, loads of bars in the vicinity ;) read more
11 years ago
16 years ago
I've been to this little bistro a couple of times but on one occasion it was more interesting than the other. Darcy's recently (by recently maybe two years) had a re-paint. From dark and modest to bright pink and neon green lettering. I don't know who's decision this was but if it was an attempt to make it stand out then it's certainly succeeded. I'll start with the menu which is a mish-mash of traditional European dishes and, roasts for some odd reason. It's dark, moody and cosy inside with candle lit tables and an atmosphere akin to a southern French bistro. I can't be impress on any level with the nonsense and lack of quality I had sent from the kitchen, I've been put off lamb shank to this date. It was floating (wrong word as generally cornflour doused bisto based sauces are too viscous for something to float in) in a dark syrupy dense brown mess , apparently a red wine ju. It was accompanied by lumpy mash and boiled vegetables, it all looked a little bit like the stereotypical 'school dinner'. The lamb, of which two-thirds was sticky, squishy gristle and fan was dry and tasteless. It fell off the bone all right but for all the wrong reasons. My aunt who was with me had the most confused stack of food I've seen in a half-decent Belfast restaurant. Three, yes three chicken breasts in a thick creamy, tomato, wine based sauce. Dry, bland and was like something you would buy microwaved or if you had a severe case of the munchies and no cooking prowess. No. read more
16 years ago
Darcy's is a restaurant that you'd miss if you blinked! It's hidden away behind a tree (yeas, actually) beside laverys. Once inside the place is really tiny but not in the claustrophobic way, its really intimate and great for a date. The menu is really big and there's so much to choose from, I love the honey mustard chicken and the food is always cooked perfect and served promptly. The staff are great and the house wine is really nice and compliments the food on offer. Darcy's has won loads of fantastic reviews which can be seen proudly displayed on the window outside and the prices are a bit higher than most eateries in the nearby vicinity. Most certainly well worth a visit and the extra money. A great restaurant which always meets every expectations. read more
11 years ago
7 years ago
As a vegan abroad, Darcy's is exactly the kind of experience you always hope for, but rarely find - excellent local fare made vegan (or not) with plenty of options, served with warm hospitality. The meal we had here was the best of our trip - vegan sausages over champ with brown gravy and a nut and mushroom wellington with sherry sauce. Both were superb. Our servers, a tag team of Clark & Johnny, were welcoming and helpful, offering not just recommendations on the meal, but tips on things to see and do while in town, as well. On their advice, we finished with a vegan oreo & fruit sauce sundae as well as an espresso & Irish whiskey martini (leaving out the Bailey's to make it vegan) - flawless. Highly recommended! read more
16 years ago
You wouldn't even know Darcy's was there, stuck like it is in between the various bars of Bradbury Place, where all the madness takes place on a Saturday night after Lavery's and the M Club Spill out onto the street. Once you're inside, you forget where you are actually. The noise and movement of Bradbury Place disappears. Darcy's has a cocoon-like, cellar type of feel and look to it, very small and cosy - perfect for a romantic meal or a small group of friends. They do functions too, private events and so forth, and I think the intimate atmosphere would make those events quite special. The food, any time I've been has always been great. It's hearty and flavourful, and the portions are good too. Most recently I had the chicken liver pate...yum, and the Darcy's Honey Mustard Chicken. Really lovely and good value for money. read more
10 years ago
The fish and chips are delicious as well as the interesting mushy peas! We ordered a side salad that was fresh, lightly dressed and had yummy veggies in it! We would highly recommend others visiting Belfast to come here for dinner! read more
8 years ago
13 years ago
Thought we'd go into Lavery's, which has a lot of reviews but we decided with Darcy's instead after dubiously looking at Lavery's in person. It was the best decision we could make. The food is as delicious as can be, and I ordered a veggie only pie. Servings are generous, and flavours are full, I could not find any fault with the night's dinner. The low hanging ceiling added to the intimate setting. read more
9 years ago
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