Where to go for Cuban food in Belfast

Located in the heart of the city centre, Revolucion de Cuba is perhaps the obvious choice when it comes to Cuban dining in the city. This lively restaurant and bar is part of a UK-wide chain that is known for its delicious small plates, creative cocktails, and unrivalled live entertainment. A great spot to catch up with friends over a few drinks and tasty sharing plates, you can expect everything from fully loaded nachos topped with beef ropa, veggie tacos, paella de Cuba, the Classic Cuban ham and cheese sandwich, ginger beer chicken, and much, much more.

With so many delicious options to suit all tastes and dietary requirements, there really is something for everyone here. And we haven’t even got onto the drinks yet. For some of the best cocktails in Belfast (that taste even better if you time it right and visit during Happy Hour), this is the spot to visit. With a huge focus on rum-based drinks and Cuban icons like various flavoured Daiquiris and Mojitos, you truly can’t go wrong with booking a table here.

If you’re looking for a tasty and filling Cuban-style lunch, then there’s nowhere better to visit than the popular Cuban Sandwich Factory. Located just south of the city centre on Botanic Avenue, this spot is popular among both locals and hungry students searching for something tasty to settle the lunchtime stomach rumbles. Open from 12 pm until 3 pm from Monday to Friday and 12 pm to 5 pm on the weekends, there are plenty of occasions to check out this popular Cuban sandwich shop. And when it comes to the menu, you will certainly be spoilt for choice.

Their most popular is their hot pressed Cubanos, such as the Classic Cuban served with slow roast Cuban style pork shoulder, honey glazed ham, yellow mustard, Swiss cheese, and pickled gherkins, the Ropa Vieja, which comes with braised pulled Northern Irish beef brisket, grilled peppers and onion, and cheddar cheese, or the Veggie Sloppy Joe, complete with roast sweet potato, aubergine, and courgette avocado salsa. Alternatively, you can try their Cubapnos, a Cuban sandwich in a soft brioche bap with cheese, choice of sauce, lettuce, and coleslaw.

Located on the edge of the bustling Cathedral Quarter, 2Taps Winebar is undoubtedly among the best places to enjoy a taste of Cuba in Belfast. First opened in 2005, this spot has become a firm favourite among both locals and those travelling from all across Northern Ireland. A family-owned establishment, diners will be guaranteed friendly service to accompany their high-quality food and drinks.

Designed to be shared, you will have a choice of a wide variety of small plates inspired by Spanish and South American cuisines with options to suit all tastes and dietary requirements. The creative menu features everything from seared Cajun chicken to chilli beef empanadas, Atlantic tiger prawns to plant-based meatballs served with spicy tomato sauce and toasted almond flakes. With a casual and friendly vibe and drinks that are just as good as the food, you can’t go wrong with dining out here.

A relatively new addition to Belfast’s thriving dining scene, Ferine is a city centre spot that is open for both lunch and dinner serving a wide range of dishes inspired by global cuisines. Bringing a twist on the classics, the flavours on offer here are unlike any others you’ll find elsewhere in the city. From jerk fried chicken served with lime and slaw to various rum and tequila-based cocktails, such as the Treacle, served with Copeland Smuggler’s Reserve Rum, Granny Smith Apple, and CO2, or the Daisy Punch, which comprises Altos Tequila Blanco, Aperol, Vermouth, Strawberry, Peanut, Lime, Earl Grey, and Whey, Ferine is the perfect place to enjoy a taste of Cuba in Belfast.

A popular tapas restaurant in the heart of Belfast serving an extensive variety of small plates that take influence from the very best global ingredients and cooking techniques, EDO is a must visit for delicious Cuban-style cuisine in the city. Perfect for those who want to experience multiple flavours in a single dining session, EDO offers a unique and flexible sharing-themed menu that boasts something to suit all tastes and dietary requirements.

Offering a relaxed environment, diners can take a seat in the open kitchen to enjoy the upbeat fast-pace of a busy kitchen where you’ll be served by the chefs themselves. Alternatively, if you want a more conventional dining experience, you can take a seat in the beautiful contemporary restaurant, which boasts a relaxed and modern ambience. Having recently been awarded a 2023 Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, there is no better time to check out this epic eatery.