The best places for Brazilian-style food in Belfast

Serving epic Latin-inspired food, tapas and cocktails, this lively bar and restaurant is the perfect place to sample a taste of Brazil. Located within a beautiful and historic Art Nouveau building at the heart of the city, this is a great place to enjoy some after work drinks or a long-overdue catchup with friends. Lively and decadent, the atmosphere here is equal to the quality of the food and drinks. Transporting you to the streets of Latin America with live music, stunning surroundings and friendly staff, this is undoubtedly among the best places to enjoy an unforgettable night in Belfast. When it comes to foods, you can expect everything from Iberico Jamón Croquettas to Tropical Chicken Skewers, Vegan Nachos complete with vegan cheese, homemade guacamole, pico de gallo, and jalapeños, Pork Belly Skewers, Chimichurri Corn, Vegan (and non-vegan) Spicy Fried Chicken, and so much more.

Home to one of the city’s largest outdoor dining terraces, 2Taps sits at the heart of the bustling Cathedral Quarter, offering diners a unique and lively location to enjoy some delicious food and drinks. Serving a wide variety of tapas dishes and small plates, including grilled meats and fish alongside an array of vegan and vegetarian options, there is something for everyone here. Taking inspiration from global cuisines, including Spanish, Portuguese and Brazilian, the flavours here are truly some of the best in the city. First opened in 2005, this family-owned restaurant has become one of the most beloved eateries in the city by remaining true to its original ethos of authentic hospitality, quality refreshments, and great food that is made to be shared. When it comes to food, you can expect everything from fried chicken wings to pan seared chorizo, from slow roast pork to empanadas.

A popular city centre restaurant known for its fresh grilled meats, Flame Restaurant offers a flavour of Brazil through its high-quality grilled chicken, pork, beef and seafood. Making the most of local produce, this spot is known for its high quality offerings, which make it a firm favourite among those looking for an unforgettable meal in the city. All meats are cooked in the Asador grill. Thus ensuring a fresh, smokey flavour that you won’t find elsewhere in the city. Going meat-free? Not to worry. There’s also various high-quality vegan and vegetarian options including a delectable pan-fried seitan vegan steak served with smoked salted tomato, a side of your choice, mushroom sauce and cashew cream.

For epic grilled chicken and free-flowing pints, we highly recommend checking out Yardbird at the Dirty Onion. Housed in one of Belfast’s most iconic pubs, right at the heart of the bustling Cathedral Quarter, this is the perfect place to kick off an unforgettable night out in the city. Serving up locally sourced, free-to-roam chicken that is marinated for 24 hours in lemon, buttermilk and paprika, you can expect fresh, juicy chicken with a kick of spice and zesty lemon flavours. The chicken is dry rubbed and then blast-chilled to ensure it remains juicy and full of flavour, making it some of the best grilled chicken you’re likely to find in the city. The menu is small, but what these guys do, they do right, which is why diners continue to return time and time again.

Located on Waring Street in the city centre, Bar + Block is part of a UK-wide steakhouse chain that is known for its freshly prepared cuts of meat and unexpected additions. If you fancy a taste of Brazil, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to options from the grill menu. From steak to chicken, and seafood to pork, diners are sure to enjoy a taste sensation no matter what they go for. We highly recommend the Jumbo Garlic Prawns, which are cooked over charcoal with lashings of garlic butter and samphire, and served with a stone-baked flatbread and a lemon wedge. Fancy treating yourself? There’s a wide selection of hand-cut steaks cooked just how you like them and served with a side of your choice.