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The Square Cafe & Restaurant

89 Dublin Road, Belfast 8T2 7HF, Northern Ireland
028 9023 9933
Ranked #28 of 326 restaurants in Belfast
4.5 of 5 stars 99 Reviews
Cuisines: Contemporary
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Golden Mile
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Belfast
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

We started simply with breads and oil, then my wife had haddock and leek risotto which she reckoned the best she has ever had. I had the pie of the day - chicken and ham - really tasty

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Dublin, Ireland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Had a very nice meal here,at a very reasonable cost. Food was tasty,hot and there was a good choice on the menu. Staff pleasant and the service was good. thought the portions very good and would certainly return there. Good choice on the wine menu too.

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Newtownabbey
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
1
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Reliable, quality food at affordable prices. Cooked well and served by experienced professional staff. Hard to beat.

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belfast
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Friendly atmosphere, very welcoming. Good choice of menu at a good price.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011 via mobile

Cold miserable Thursday night. No booking looked busy so thought we would try. First time here , was almost full and know we know why. First turkey of the season and maybe even better than home. Bread sauce def better than home , yum and thanks.

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Belfast N.I.
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

What an excellent hidden Gem in Belfast. We have visited the Square on more than 3 occasions and each time our visit has been exceptional. The waiting staff are excellent and very friendly and the owner Michael is a gentleman who takes the time to get to know his guests. The experience is one of dining in a friends welcoming... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
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My husband and I visited the restaurant today for lunch, 23 November 2011. After a very enjoyable meal, we had reached the coffee stage when a group of businessmen came in for lunch whereupon the owner went to meet them. My husband had gone to the rest-room at this stage so I was alone at our table. In order to... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

Really fantastic food! The service was brilliant, the waiters were very knowledgable about the food and didn't just recommend the most expensive thing on the menu, they were attentive but I never felt like they were intruding or hanging around too much. The food was fresh and beautiful. Basically, people get to the Square ASAP!

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Newcastle Upon Tyne
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

What a fabulous evening we had at the Square! The food is absolutely delicious and it is warm and friendly! I would recommend this to anyone and I am very fussy!

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belfast
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

Went there for lunch having read the good reviews on Trip Advisor. We were not disappointed, the food was excellent quality and prices very sensible. There is a professionalism about this place including the ambience. Go there, you will not be disappointed. We paid several times as much to lunch in its Michelin starred namesake in Mayfair and the food... More

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