The best places for fondue in Belfast

An elegant Italian eatery now with two locations in the city – one in the city centre and one on the Lisburn Road – The Chubby Cherub is the perfect place to indulge in a delicious Mediterranean style brunch, lunch, or dinner. With exposed brick, elegant hanging chandeliers, and intricately carved off-white interiors, this restaurant oozes European class and charm. Luckily, the food lives up to the decor with a vast array of delicious Italian-inspired dishes including pizzas, pastas, salads, antipasti, and more.

They also offer a huge selection of tasty vegan options and indulgent desserts, so you certainly won’t be leaving hungry. Their cheese fondue, which comes with freshly-baked, warm Italian breads has been praised by diners time and time again as the perfect way to indulge in the flavours of this incredible restaurant.

A cosy and intimate jazz and cocktail bar located at the edge of the Cathedral Quarter, Bert’s Jazz Bar is part of the popular Merchant group, which runs popular venues in the city such as the Merchant Hotel, The National, and The Cloth Ear. So, dining here, you can expect nothing short of the finest hospitality and the very best locally-sourced high-quality ingredients in each and every creative dish and drink. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and listen to some live music.

When you get peckish, their indulgent chocolate fondue is the perfect treat to enjoy with your favourite cocktail. Served with mini chocolate brownies, berries, and profiteroles, this tasty treat will certainly be a delight for your senses. If savoury is on your mind, their delicious whole baked camembert with confit garlic, grapes, red onion marmalade, and a warm French baguette is the perfect alternative to a classic cheese fondue.

A UK-wide chain of Italian restaurants, Zizzi is the place to go if you are in the mood for comforting Italian flavours to suit everyone. With a wide and varied menu of pizzas, pastas, and meat and vegetarian dishes to suit all tastes and dietary requirements, you can’t go wrong dining out at Zizzi.

With a laid back atmosphere and friendly hospitality, this is the perfect place for a relaxed lunch or evening meal while out shopping in the city. When it comes to fondue, their delicious and gooey Fonduta Formaggi is one you simply can’t miss. Made up of gruyère and pecorino cheese, this melting pot of deliciousness is served with their famous Little Soul Breads, making for the perfect starter for your meal.

Located on Botanic Avenue, Town Square is known as a bold and daring restaurant that is loved by students and Belfast locals alike. With a wide variety of pints and other drinks to choose from, you can come here to catch up with friends over a few drinks or enjoy a relaxed lunch or evening meal out with the family.

Over the past couple of years, their delicious chocolate fondue has taken social media by storm with people from all across Northern Ireland travelling to the city to try it for themselves. A hot pot of thick and gooey chocolate served with strawberries, marshmallows, and cookie dough, this delightful treat is the perfect way to bond with your bestie this winter. Alternatively, if savoury is more your style, they also offer a cheese variety, which comes with warm bread and makes for the perfect accompaniment for your pint!

Last but not least, one spot you can’t miss for an epic cheese fondue in Belfast is the Cloth Ear. Located in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter beside the iconic Merchant Hotel, this gastropub and restaurant is known for its high-quality food, warm and welcoming hospitality, and friendly local atmosphere. Their cheese fondue lives up to the standards set by everything else, too. Diners can expect a warm and comforting cheddar cheese fondue served with an array of freshly baked Belfast bread including potato bread, soda bread, veda, and wheaten with dulse butter. Now, if that doesn’t get your taste buds tingling, then we don’t know what will.