Amici

Gorgeous little restaurant and food was delicious. Staff were brilliant, friendly and helpful. At one point we saw who we assume was the boss come out from the back and give the staff all a talking to… staff seemed obviously upset. Staff were apologising for “the wait” (we didn’t wait long AT ALL), and then seemed amazed that we tipped given “the circumstances”?! We were baffled. Firstly, I don’t know what the issue was their boss had, as we couldn’t pick any fault. We were told there may be a wait when we arrived (walked in, no reservation), and were fine about this, despite hardly waiting… Secondly, no one should be talking to staff in any manner to upset them, IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. This is how you lose good staff. 5 stars for this place and it’s serving staff. 0 for the boss and how they treated them.

Great food, great service. A total change from the standard over-egged Italian cooking we're used to in Belfast - Amici focus on a simple, delicious style that foregrounds flavour and lets each of the two or three main ingredients shine through without being heavy or generic. One of the few restaurants in Belfast that I would happily eat at regularly. Update: always excellent. More updates: consistently good. July 2022: still solid, rewarding and great service

To be honest on the food I would have marked this as loved but the service was slow so I removed a star. At the same time I wouldn't wish to give a wrong impression as the servers were pleasant and I think they were doing their best. Maybe a lack of experience played a role in them forgetting to return for a considerable period with deserts and liquor coffees. Still they apologised unsolicited and deserved their tip. The four diners all considered the starters, main courses and desserts were tip top, this rustic place delivered tasty food that met or went beyond expectations. The lemon tart was one of the best I've tasted with a softness to the lemon filling not often provided. The lamb beautifully tender and seasoned. Those who had chips mentioned them as best they had for a while. As such comment is all relative maybe I should mention 2 diners were from Cornwall. Anyway on leaving we all agreed we would happily return the next time our Cornish friends were in Belfast. Suggest you can be confident of a more than decent meal if you give it a visit.

Having viewed the menu for this eatery online we decided to try it as we were on a weekend break in Belfast. Upon arrival, greeted warmly by staff, nothing was too much trouble. We both enjoyed 3 courses and the food was amazing. The surroundings are peaceful and so cool in style and thankfully temperature. Great staff great surroundings and most certainly amazing food....will be back...thank you guys and continued success to you all.