Once again I ate here as part of a food tour in Belfast. It's an Italian restaurant. We had appetizers: scampi fritto, fried mozzarella, crispy chicken wings, carbonara arancini. Every thing was cooked to perfection. We were also served limoncello. Service was attentive and quick. The ambiance was chill. There was a rather pub feeling to it. Great food. I recommend. read more

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An extremely good restaurant in Belfast. The food was great. We had a pepperoni pizza that was very good. The service was good, very attentive wait staff. The ambiance was also good. Very attractive interior. Be sure to try the affogato. That was excellent. read more

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We stopped by after a recommendation from friends. We notices the ancient candle melt at the entrance, which added a little old world charm to the little restaurant. The smells from the open kitchen were very enticing. We waited quite a while for a table, but it was worth it. I had the chicken parm, followed by tiramisu for a shared dessert. The service was great, the food fast, and the portion sizes were adequate. We will definitely try to come back next time we're in town. read more

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My wife and I were searching for a local Italian bistro and this met all the criteria. Very tastefully decorated. The staff while Minimal, seems like a family operated, They were very attentive and friendly from the hostess to the bartender to the servers. Food was fresh and flavorful. Portions in the half-orders were more than generous. Definitely would recommend! read more

Food was great and was hot! We had great service! It was an enjoyable place to eat coming in without a reservation

Very nice Italian restaurant in Belfast We enjoyed the ambiance and the menu Service is adequate Interesting pasta choices, and we recommend read more

This restaurant has a great atmosphere and ambiance. I ordered the Chicken Parm and it was very good. I am accustomed to having this dish served on a bed of pasta, but this was served alone with a side of fries. Although unconventional, it was still tasty. My wife had the Tagliatelle ala Bolognese, which she said was delicious. For desert, I tried the Limoncello cheesecake, which was fantastic. The service was somewhat slow, but the dining experience is slower paced in Ireland and Great Britain than in the US, which we actually appreciate while on vacation. read more

Visited for dinner with a tour group on June 14th 2024. Pre-arranged, prepaid- no surprise we were coming. Though the restaurant was not crowded, the service was very slow. We selected from a preset set of options- not a full menu. Still, appetizers did not arrive until we'd been there over an hour. We spent a total of two hours 45 minutes in the place, but not by choice, mostly waiting. I had the seafood linguini. Clams and mussels only, quite small, and not many. The highlight of the place was the restrooms, which were clean and fancy. Maybe this Thursday evening was an off night. read more

Great service and so friendly!! Loved the margharita pizza. We had a group of 9 and they took great care of us.

As soon as we sat down they brought breadsticks surprised there were two large and one half size sticks in two glasses along with a delicious tuna dip. Seems like there should have been more breadsticks so we could enjoy all the tuna dip. Such a waste to have far much left over. Food was very good. Six of us with a variety of tastes. Two guys had macaroni and cheese dish and ate every last bite. Third guy had linguine with tiger prawns in a creamy Parmesan sauce. One of the ladies had a penne pasta dish that looked delicious, another had a dinner size Caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes and salad greens on top with a basil dressing. And I had a pizza with buffalo mozzarella, sausage, grilled onions, and pepperoni- so good. Service was good too. read more

This is a lovely find in Belfast, conveniently located 5 mins walking distance from the Hampton Inn by Hilton Belfast as well as a train station. They offer breadsticks with a delicious spread to dip it in. Food: I had the buffalo chicken wings, not really spicy yet flavorful, the prawns- which by america's standard were really baby shrimps & a Margarita pizza. The menu gives you the option to pair your food up, which was great for me. The service was prompt and friendly. I would definitely return to this restaurant when in Ireland read more

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Opens at lunch. Amazing service but it was probably because it was just opening and it wasn't busy. Portions are huge and it was pretty good. I think the downside was that they didn't have to go boxes in stock and I know that there's this whole eco friendly thing going on, but the portions was humongous and there was no way we could finish our meal. They spent a lot of effort finding containers for our food. Despite the containers being just plastic boxes with lids unlike the traditional to go containers, their efforts are greatly appreciated read more

Fratelli Belfast - Italian Near Me - Belfast, BFS

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Delicious pasta, garlic butter pizza, and ambiance was really nice. The people working there were extremely caring and courteous and they even asked if we had any allergies before we started our meal. The waiters are very attentive and helped us book a cab back to our hotel. Great place to get late dinner in Belfast. read more

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Delicious food, very attentive staff, and great vibe in a cool rustic setting. Highly recommend!

Very impressed with the food, service and ambiance. The price was also reasonable. So good to go to a real restaurant after the many take away and fast food outlets with plastic wrapped food. Next time in Belfast we will go back. read more

Our last dinner on our trip was very satisfying in stopping by in this spacious, busy restaurant. Although without reservations on a Saturday night, the host invited us upstairs to have a drink at the bar while we awaited our table, which wasn't too long. Martin, the bartender, was a joy to talk with as he served us our drinks. Our waitress was also very sweet and attentive. I loved the setting for it's comfortable seating and funny artwork. Only thing I really did not like is the spotlight shining straight into my eyes where I sat in the corner booth upstairs. I actually would shield my eyes a few times as I conversed with my friend across the table. Food was delicious! (Except for the tuna with crackers they serve when you sit down.) Definitely a great place for Italian food! Pics attached: Carbonara (top) creamy, hugs your tummy. Scampi (middle) btw, these are baby shrimp NOT prawns, very tasty. Sea Bass (bottom) flavorful and light read more

Fratelli Belfast - Carbonara (top) Scampi (middle) Sea Bass (bottom) - Italian Near Me - Belfast, BFS

I'm rounding up here because I REALLY like what they're doing here as a policy. This is a nice casual Italian restaurant, with a fantastic kids menu (make your own pizza!). What I really love though is the focus on healthy dining here. They've got cauliflower crust as an option for your pizza - it's not a great substitute if you're craving a crispy crust, but it was good and a nice change of pace. They'll also spiralize some zucchini & carrots to substitute for pasta in some dishes as well. My salmon special was wonderful and light (requested none of the pepper sauce listed on the menu), with deliciously roasted fresh tomatoes and gnocchi. Our particular server on our visit was rather surly though, but the rest of the employees we encountered were friendly. I wish the kids menu would allow the ordering of only the entree, but it's a 4 course thing they've got going on instead (which I think is way too much). read more

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After 2 hours our party had not received our entrees. The starters were very good but the service in general left much to be desired. They had a party of 50 upstairs and clearly were not prepared. 2 of us finally decided to leave. There was no attempt to comp us for anything or offer much of anything! The restaurant was also very warm and that was a contributing factor to the 2 of us leaving. read more

Good fish n chips. We went when on tour it was a good choice for us. Service was good foot came out hot and tasty.

Service was par and food was average. I got the risotto of the day which should have crabs but I didn't taste any it it. The best part of the meal was the bread, my husband's steak, and chicken wing appetizer. I would skip the spiced meatball appetizer because it was dry and bland. The pasta were average taste but at least they have the pasta al dente! read more

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Visited Fratelli based a recommendation from a bartender at the Crown. We waited about 10 minutes for a table. The service was good the food was better. If you want a hot dish, get the lasagna, served in its own crock! Wine selection was good and the prices were super reasonable. A nice surprise as we had no plans for dinner and were totally jet lagged. read more

My sister and I tried this place on a whim. We were NOT disappointed. We got everything to share which included: wings, stuffed olives and cheesy garlic bread as starters and then the funghi pizza, all amazing. The staff was very friendly and we only waited about 5 min at the bar until we were seated. read more

Was visiting over the weekend and this place was brilliant! Service was really fast and friendly, we started wth the goat cheese bruschetta which was lovely. The lamb was tender and delicious and the fish special was great as well. Portions and prices were really hand in hand and didn't leave us hungry that's for sure! Best about this place are their tapas options. Perfect for groups and sharing so you can try a bit of everything. The atmosphere here is very cozy and inviting. Will surly be back when visiting again! read more

I went to Fratelli recently as part of an event at BBC Blackstaff and I was impressed with what it had to offer. Located right opposite Great Victoria Street Station and with a constant Taxi rank outside it couldn't be easier to get too and from. The interior and exterior decor is great - they've gone for a modern Italian theme which definitely works. It kind of feels like an upmarket place when you walk in but doesn't have any arrogance to it. When I entered I was greeted by a server who asked me had I booked and then when I explained why I was there directed me towards my event. I always like when a restaurant has someone specifically to show you to your seats. It eases the awkward moment where you walk in and you can't work out if it's the type of place you get seated or the type of place you grab a pew and order at the bar. The function I was attending was upstair and there was a carefully prepared buffet on offer. All the food was hearty Italian stuff, thick garlic bread, Olives and freshly made pizza.I was most surprised about the space on offer upstairs. There was a huge dance floor area, a raised seating area and a dedicated bar making Fratelli's a great place for a private party. Hard for me to assess their menu as I didn't get to pick my meal but from what I experience Fratelli's is definitely a 4 Star eatery and I'll be back soon enough to have a proper sample of what they have to offer. read more

Fratelli Belfast - Fratelli from the outside - Italian Near Me - Belfast, BFS

I have been to fratellis twice now and unfortunately I haven't found it amazing on either visit! For a Christmas party booking I would expect that the table be ready on time, but this wasn't the case :(. The food is hit and miss, the meatball starter was a bit dry, the turkey dinner was lovely but the desserts were bizarre. I'm not sure why they thought putting down a random amount of tiny desserts on a large table and giving no instruction about how to divide these up was a good idea, but in my opinion it was confusing and awkward as no one knew what they should be eating. Maybe sharing these desserts would be nice and romantic for a couple but not ideal for co-workers on a Xmas night out!? And some of the staff weren't the most helpful, bordering on rude in fact....all in all I won't be rushing back which is a shame. read more

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Arrabiata was rather like poor Bolognese without minced meat. Source made of preservatives not fresh ingredients, pasta over-cooked. They served it almost cold. Pizza el Giorno, chefs ' special had nothing special, no taste at all, just ham from vacuum pack added on top of tasteless cheese. Is there a chef in a kitchen? Interior and service is very nice though. read more

Wanted to mix it up one night from fish and chips. Was recommended to try this Italian restaurant in the city. It was amazing. Comparable to some pasta I've had in Italy. Plus they placed chocolates in the napkins, a sweet surprise while you wait for you food. If I'm ever in Belfast again I would 100% go back to this restaurant. If you like spicy pasta the pasta arrogota or spicy sausage dishes have the perfect heat read more

Fratelli Belfast - Spicy sausage pasta - Italian Near Me - Belfast, BFS

We went on a Monday night for the buy-one-get-one-free. There were 3 of us and we were hungry. We wanted to order 4 main courses to share (thinking that for buy-one-get-one-free we would only have to pay for 2). Apparently this is not allowed. So we had to order 2 mains as buy-one-get-one-free and then just 1 more at normal price. I found this all very bizarre. Despite that the food was delicious and the server gave us a nice dessert to make up for the confusion (surely this would be similar cost to allowing us to have 4 mains between 3, but hey). Great food, weird rules on their offers. read more

Fratelli Belfast - Duck at Fratellis :) - Italian Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Great food! Portions are good and tasty . The places decoration is cute and the industrial look helps to feel like an Italian kitchen. The service was a little slow and waiters were a bit distracted so took a while before we ordered . But great! read more

Fratelli Belfast - Lamb! - Italian Near Me - Belfast, BFS

For all you locals out there, this place used to be Bourbon, and it has recently had an Italian makeover. We went at lunchtime for an office Christmas lunch, and while you never should judge a place by the Christmas madness, I have to admit to being a little disappointed. Service was slow but very friendly. The menu was a little uninspiring so I ended up choosing the pizza. It was fine, as pizzas go, but for my money I'd prefer Pizza Jazz further on down the road. I wish them luck and might give it another try in the New Year, but considering the competition in the area, it may not be my idea. read more

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Fratelli is based on Great Victoria street and is part of the Galgorm family. It describes itself as having "rustic Italian charm with a contemporary edge." We'd heard the cocktails were really good, so when we arrived, our attention turned fully to the cocktail list (it's 2 for 1 cocktails between 5pm and 7pm so even better!) We both picked the Fratelli Lemon Drop which is Grey Goose Citron, lemoncello, Cointreau, lemon juice and syrup. It was perfect and I ended up sticking to them all night! Then it was time to pick our starters. The starters are small plates known as cicchetti (similar to tapas), costing 2 for £6.50, 3 for £9.25 or 4 for £13.95. We could have picked any number of them but in the end decided upon four which we shared. They were baked macaroni and smoked provolone cheese; saffron, pea and herb arancini; baked meatballs in tomato sauce with melted mozzarella; and crispy fried mushrooms and garlic mayonnaise. For me, my favourite dish was the meatballs but they were all delicious and a good size. For mains we both decided to go for pizza! I'm a big fan of pesto pizza so I selected the Veronese, which was pancetta lardons, button mushrooms, marinated tomatoes and basil pesto. Eileen went for the Formaggio e Cipolla, which was rich crumbled goat's cheese, caramelised onion and spinach finished with aged balsamic reduction. Personally I'm not a huge fan of the strong, tangy taste of goat's cheese so we didn't share but it got a thumbs up from Eileen! Finally, it was time for dessert! Similar to the cicchetti, the desserts come in small sharing-size portions, so we opted for four (which are £2.50 each.) We picked the Azza Di Cioccolato é Nocciola (a rich dark rum & chocolate ganache); Tiramisu; Fratelli rice pudding; and the white chocolate cheesecake. Once again, they were a delight to eat! Every dessert was beautiful and nothing was left on the plate. We had a brilliant evening and enjoyed every part of our meal (not forgetting those delicious lemon cocktails!) Check it out! read more

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Wonderful service - our waitress was a sommelier and picked a fabulous and reasonably priced wine for the table to enjoy. There are a number of risottos to elect from. I have a Texas palate and can do spicy, so know that the flavors are a little more on the subtle side. The bacon is on point and very tasty and was in my risotto of the day. read more

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The staff here are super friendly. Love the offers they have running throughout the week. The environment is ambient and Italian feeling. Food is good quality and well cooked. The cocktails are some of the best in Belfast. read more

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Just like their web page states, "Fratelli Ristorante, Pizzeria & Bar Belfast oozes rustic Italian charm with a contemporary edge in the heart of Belfast City Centre." The only thing lacking was "la madre" sitting at a table while the family tending to the customers; super authentic! We had the Lasagna, white crab risotto, and the bolognese linguine. The lasagna had a unique taste and was mostly good but there was something different that I could not tell having taste lasagna by a true Italian. The bolognese linguine was very good and was not over-whelmed by the sauce. I am not a chef but I've heard that "the best texture for risotto is just the other side of al dente -- soft with the tiniest bite;" ours was a bit too hard. However, I found the flavor to be awesome and too bad as this could have been a winner! Being too full, we shared one desert, the cioccolata arancia. All their deserts are small but this one in particular was a chocolate mousse with a tangerine at the base for 3 British Pounds. They have an extensive selection and probably won't be disappointed. Diego was our server who was super nice and with a great sense of humor. read more

This is one of the best rissoto dishes I have ever had! The atmosphere and the waitstaff were wonderful! The options, and all of the meal was completely enjoyable! I can highly recommend this to anyone if they come to Belfast! read more

Fratelli Belfast - Italian Near Me - Belfast, BFS

An interesting, authentic, and happening place. Great food! Excellent service. Diverse menu. Very fair prices. Enjoy!

This is a great family friendly pizzeria. The service was impeccable. Several different waiters came to make sure we were doing alright and had everything we needed. You can tell that they are very customer focused. They offered coloring pages for kids and also chefs hats for the kids to wear at the table. It was adorable! The food was great too. My friend and I each ordered a pizza that must have been at least 16" maybe even 18". Mine had goat cheese and balsamic vinegar on it and she ordered the classic margarita pizza. Both were tasty but I felt like mine was a little goat cheese heavy. We went on a Sunday afternoon so it wasn't very crowded. The ambiance was great as well. Overall we felt like they did a great job taking care of us and making sure we had an excellent experience! read more

A mass produced Xmas dinner is probably not the perfect occasion to judge a place but I'm going to write this review anyway and promise to edit it if I go back to Fratelli's on a less busy night. The place itself has a very nice atmosphere and I like the decor as well. We had to wait a couple of minutes for our tables but that's fine given the fact that they were super busy. Obviously we preordered so it was a bit strange that they took our orders again. I went for the Seafood gratin starter which was very tasty but definitely not a gratin, rather a chowder. As for the mains, others were very happy with their turkeys and pizzas. My salmon was overcooked, underseasoned and quite a small portion too. Not the best choice although the risotto was nicely cooked. Ah well I don't know if it was my tastebuds off on holiday or what but I did not really get either the butternut squash or the leeks flavour. Dessert was supposed to be a "trio" for everyone so we were quite undecided when 4 plates (2×4 desserts and 2×4 pots of icecream) were placed in front of us - a table of 9. I'm not good at maths but that just doesn't work out. Also the staff was reluctant to explain us what they were - I mean we recornized the pannacotta, cheesecake and the tiramisu but the 4th one remains a mystery. These were nicely presented and delicious but I still haven't come to terms with serving prepacked icecream as a dessert in a place that calls itself a restaurant. Service wasn't flawless, missing items throughout the night (starters, drinks and desserts). Fratelli definitely has potential so this experience made me curious to find out what they are like on a "normal" night. read more

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I went here on a Saturday night with a group of friends. The service was excellent and the building was very nice. Unfortunately that's where the good things ended. For a start, my risotto was miserable. A bottom-of-the-bowl job with hardly anything there when I've paid £11 for it. The starters are quite small too, but they are suitably priced. The desserts were ok, good for the price but then again I could just go to Tesco and get what they had on offer. Overall it was OK, I probably wouldn't recommend this place to anyone in a hurry. There's other far better Italian restaurants in Belfast. read more

Was in Fratelli for the first time approximately two weeks ago with a couple of friends and it was very enjoyable. Opted for a moreish veggie lasagna and rich coleslaw. The other two people with me had pasta dishes which they were delighted with. Nice service from attentive staff who gave us complementary breadsticks and nibbles while we browsed the menus. Looking forward to a return visit. read more