3 Best French Restaurants in Belfast, UK

“Shu incorporates a basement cocktail bar, the main ground-floor restaurant with a theatre-style kitchen, and a private dining room on the first floor. Zara Webb is the Assistant Manager of Shu. Shu serves a modern, French-accented menu in a relaxed atmosphere. They serve inventive modern European cuisine from Chef Brian McCann in a contemporary yet atmospheric setting. Their dishes have a classic base and mix British and French influences. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan options. The restaurant offers both a la carte and prix fixe menus. They offer gift cards from £25 upwards. They have private rooms for weddings, parties, and corporate events. The Upper House on the first floor is a private event space with two rooms, the Club Room and the Boardroom, connected by sliding doors. Their menus feature traditional lunch and dinner, sharing-style dishes, and bowl food with canapés for standing receptions. Shu offers live music every Friday, and WiFi and reservations are also available.

“Parisien serves classic French fare in an elegant, old-world environment. The brasserie is located just a 1-minute walk from Belfast City Hall. The building itself is one of the old Victorian buildings in Belfast. Their inside, elegant décor with carved dark woods and contrasting vibrant navy and golds, emulates the Gallic fervour of Paris. Their iconic terrace offers panoramic views across City Hall and additional seating for Al Fresco dining. Their classic French cooking techniques and style transport you to France for a memorable dining experience. Parisien is the place to relish with a chic yet comfortable ambience. The restaurant maintains a passion for using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. Kids can enjoy their delicious Croque Monsieur with French Fries, Chicken Breast with French Fries, and Rump Steak with French Fries. They offer a unique venue for weddings and private events. You can experience the magic of Christmas with their Festive Afternoon Tea. Enjoy a selection of seasonal treats and elegant teas, all in the beautiful setting of Belfast City Hall. They cater to various events, including birthdays, anniversaries, book launches, fashion shoots, and office parties, tailoring each to suit the specific needs of the occasion. Parisien offers outdoor seating, great cocktails, vegetarian options, and gift vouchers.

“44 Hill Street is a modern French Mediterranean restaurant that serves elevated bar bites, tapas, sharing plates, cocktails, wine, and spirits. You can experience a vibrant celebration of modern food and drink, influenced by French and Mediterranean flavours and made with local products from independent producers. They offer seasonal menus for any occasion, from a casual lunch and sharing plates to a complete dining experience, all complemented by wine, beer, cocktails, or bubbles. Forty-Four, housed in a building with a history ranging from a bonded warehouse to a butter merchant, showcases its past through an industrial-style interior featuring exposed brickwork and metal beams from the last century. 44 Hill Street offers outdoor seating, vegetarian options, and a kids’ menu. Book a table.