Real Italian Restaurant in or near Belfast

psybear

Thanks for all the replies, even though it wasn't what I wanted to hear!

Amazing when you think about it - obviously a huge gap in the market here. What about Dublin then, any real Italian restaurants there?

Francophile

I know there are Italian Restaurants in Dublin, whether they are real or not is another question. I was however in Cork over easter visiting family. My sister lives in Douglas which is a really buzzing suburb with lots of bars, restaurants,cafes but surprisingly - no Italians real or otherwise.

belfastgirl23

psybear wrote: »

Thanks for all the replies, even though it wasn't what I wanted to hear!

Amazing when you think about it - obviously a huge gap in the market here. What about Dublin then, any real Italian restaurants there?

Not in my experience...so far Tried Il Posto last time I was down and it was hugely expensive and very disappointing

I have hopes for Dunne and Crescenzi http://www.dunneandcrescenzi.com/ but only managed to have breakfast there last time - they do serve proper coffee at least. Anyone tried it?

Or any other recommendations would be great.

ernieglenman

I agree there is no authentic option in NI however if you are ever lucky enough to be in Glasgow yoy must try Sarti's. Have a look on www.sartis.co.uk.

marcowil

Cafe Marano in Lisburn is owned and run by an italian and imo is very good

Willyk

Look like it may not be Italian for much longer !! After seeing your post on Cafe Marano I thought I would do a web search and see what came back. Looks like it up for sale:

http://www.marksalehouse.com/updates.html

This looks like quite a good website though.

belfastgirl23

ULSTERSAVER wrote: »

try going to goodfellas

I'd say what I think about goodfellas except they'd probably sue me

Similar to Scalini in my opinion - big portions and good prices but not really italian...

Robothell

Don't know how authentic Italian it is but D'Angelo's on the Lisburn Road is lovely!! Have had several good meals there and prices are not sky high (although it is the Lisburn Road). There's a new Italian takeaway at Finaghy crossroads thats quite good but still think Casa Nostra on the Ormeau Road beats it hands down.

Surely this is a niche that needs filled.....how many Italians are there in Belfast and still no good restaurant?!?

Francophile

There's an Italian takeaway in Crossgar owned by a real Italian but TBH the food is c**p

almillar

D'Angelo is indeed a really nice restaurant, but I would say it's on the pricier side. It's also billed as an Italian/Asian fusion restaurant, so definately not pure italian. Ulstersaver, where's Goodfella's?