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Riverside Restaurant and Bar, Belfast, Belfast

Riverside Restaurant and Bar

3.6
3.6
135 Reviews
£26 to £40
Irish

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2 people
23:30
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
The new look Riverside Restaurant & Bar is located on the ground floor of Hilton Belfast in the heart of Belfast. Every day in Riverside begins with the famous Hilton Buffet Breakfast offering a wide range of international and local breakfast favourites. Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast with panoramic views over the River Lagan from our floor to ceiling windows.
The Dinner service offers the best of local cuisine. We pride ourselves on seasonal changing menus celebrating the very best in local ingredients.

The Belfast Waterfront Hall is right next door making this venue ideal for Pre Theatre dining before attending a show. Pre-Theatre dining is available on show nights.
Groups are welcome with large tables of up to 20 diners. Semi private sections for up to 40 diners available upon request.
The Restaurant is available for private hire every lunch and dinner time for parties of 70 to 150. Contact events.belfast@hilton

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Global, International, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:30 Dinner Daily 17:30–21:30
  • Phone number
    028 9027 7000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Vinay Singh
  • Catering
    Focus on celebrating superb ingredients and magnificent produce from Ireland
  • Private party facilities
    Groups are welcome with large tables of up to 20 diners. Semi private sections for up to 40 diners available upon request. The Restaurant is available for private hire every lunch and dinner time for parties of 70 to 150. Contact events.belfast@hilton.com for group enquiries.
  • Area
    Belfast
  • Cross Street
    Lanyon Place next to the Waterfront Hall and St George's
  • Parking details
    Secure Multi Storey Car Parking by APCOA - Book online for discountsAccessible Parking available at the front of the hotel
  • Public transit
    Lanyon Place (Formerly Central) Train Station is next door
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 135 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Riverside Restaurant and Bar offers "excellent food" and a "great ambiance." Patrons appreciate the "friendly staff" and "lovely meals." While some experienced service delays, others found the service "very prompt." The restaurant boasts "nice surroundings" and is perfect for pre-show dining, though improvements in service consistency would enhance the experience.

135 Reviews
  1. Lyn

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely hotel, accommodating and friendly staff,very tasty food and good portions. We had a Groupion offer and it was excellent.

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  2. Marie

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We used a Groupon and it was great value, the food was lovely but the staff fabulous - I'm only sorry I didn't take note of their names 🫣

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  3. Rhonda

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service very slow we waited 45 mins for our bread starter. I had to ask for it otherwise it may have been longer. We had a show to go to and had to eat our food very quickly to make it on time. Food was good and would have loved to have taken our time eating it. Restaurant is nice and tables nicely placed so it doesn't feel crowded. Staff were friendly and helpful

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  4. Christine

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic night the food was amazing and the service and low key music in the background was brilliant. I would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of booking to do it ASAP A big thankyou to everyone involved in making our night great.A*******

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  5. frankie

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice restaurant, nice decor, nice and quiet, staff attentive. We asked for a baby seat and they had it ready for us arriving. Food was perfect and timed well between courses, as soon as we finished starter main arrived 2 minutes later, draft beer was nice.

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  6. Alison

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting at the waterfront. Food was delicious and staff very attentive, pleasant and helpful. Highly recommend

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  7. Patrica and Gary

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    No music for ambiance and was quite empty so quiet. Ordered a main, wine and dessert. Pork belly was so dreadful I sent it back. Ended up with chips and a prawn cocktail. Chips were disgusting. Partner had battered haddock which was nice but again…. The chips were too horrendous to eat. I wasn’t impressed with the menu selection either. But the wine was nice and the staff were brilliant. I would not return.

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  8. Sharon

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Expensive for portions. Slow service. Watchdogs they charge you for. Had to query when we were charged full price instead of early bird menu

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  9. Evelyn

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff very efficient and pleasant. Beautiful restaurant.

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  10. Julie

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food and great service, will definitely return.....

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Riverside Restaurant and Bar is rated 3.6 stars by 135 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:30
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Riverside Restaurant and Bar

Hilton Belfast, 4 Lanyon Place, Belfast, Belfast BT1 3LP

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lanyon Place next to the Waterfront Hall and St George's
  • Area
    Belfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:30 Dinner Daily 17:30–21:30
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Global, International, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Secure Multi Storey Car Parking by APCOA - Book online for discountsAccessible Parking available at the front of the hotel
  • Public transit
    Lanyon Place (Formerly Central) Train Station is next door
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Vinay Singh
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    028 9027 7000
  • Catering
    Focus on celebrating superb ingredients and magnificent produce from Ireland
  • Private party facilities
    Groups are welcome with large tables of up to 20 diners. Semi private sections for up to 40 diners available upon request. The Restaurant is available for private hire every lunch and dinner time for parties of 70 to 150. Contact events.belfast@hilton.com for group enquiries.
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