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Shu Restaurant

253 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7EN, Northern Ireland
02890381655
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Ranked #27 of 326 restaurants in Belfast
4.0 of 5 stars 115 Reviews
Price range: 40 AUD - 56 AUD
Cuisines: European
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Lisburn Road
Transit: Adelaide
Description: One of Ireland's most popular restaurants, Shu serves inventive modern European cuisine from Chef Brian McCann in a contemporary yet atmospheric setting. Shu's superb staff will envelop you with warm hospitality and excellent service. Awarded "Ulster Best Restaurant 2006" by Food & Wine magazine. Shu offers both a la carte and prix fixe menus. Lunch two courses for L10 and dinner 2 courses for L17.50.
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1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW via mobile

I took my boyfriend to Shu for his birthday after having a great experience there 6 months previous. This time however was a complete disappointment. Everything was fine, the food was very good, the waiter was very attentive (although maybe too much at times) and then just as I was keying my pin into the card machine to pay...a waitress... More

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Saintfield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Excellent value never really have a starter they supply a free messa first course nice breads,olives and dips, The main courses are very varied and well presented as are the desserts also a good selection of after dinner cocktails! The service is excellent and the restaurant has a good vibriant atmostphere with nice buzz highly recommended!

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Sussex, England
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Restaurant was fairly quiet when I went for a mid week business lunch so we got a window table. Food was excellent. I had the beetroot and goat's cheese salad for starter and roast salmon for main. My colleague's choice of ravioli with asparagus main course looked spectacular. Staff had no problem with people choosing main courses from the starter... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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Always exceptional food and great service. Squid starter and steak main, perfect!

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

The large open plan dining area makes for good atmosphere and the service was excellent. I ordered the venison which was cooked to perfection and the presentation was immaculate. Although the price may be a bit on the expensive side, it’s perfect for that special occasion.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Food average, overpriced, and felt like I was in school dinner hall, the tables were that close together I had to whisper because the people at the next table were so close to us that I could hear the conversations on each side of me.

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Great service and attention to detail and the food is excellent. Though in my view the menu doesn't seem to be updated very often.

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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We waited a while before anyone came to take our order. Admittedly, we did arrive early but the place was empty. I mentioned as we sat down that we would order a cocktail. I imagined enjoying a cocktail while waiting for the starter. Instead, we didn't get the cocktail until the starter came, at which point the wine came. Which... More

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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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This is one of our very favourite restaurants in Belfast, and believe me we've been to most of them! Shu is quite upmarket and not cheap but it's great for a special occasion. The dining room is large and classy, very nicely decorated and with a lovely buzz. The staff are always on the ball - good service is practically... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

This restaurant has always delivered on service and the quality of the food which would explain the number of diners that frequent Shu of an evening Alas all was not well on my last visit Dinner was blighted with a strong vinegar taste which I assume was from the poached egg that accompanied my dish. When I mentioned this to... More

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