Where to take mum this Mother’s Day in Belfast

Located in Ballyhackamore, just east of the city, Cyprus Avenue is the perfect venue to celebrate any special occasion. Open all day for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, you’ll have plenty of choice when it comes to treating your mum. With creative and ever-changing menus dictated by the seasons and based around the best quality produce from all across Ireland, you are guaranteed a delicious and flavourful meal here. They also go above and beyond to cater for various dietary requirements, making this the perfect spot to visit for anyone with specific allergies, intolerances, or dietary needs. If you’re treating your mum to a breakfast out, she’ll be spoilt for choice with their menu of everything from cooked Irish breakfasts to chocolate and marshmallow-covered buttermilk pancakes. Out for dinner? The options here are just as good, with delicious dishes such as beer battered fish and chips to lamb kofta flatbread, various salads, and more.

A newcomer to Belfast’s dining scene, Alba Scottish Steakhouse is the perfect place to treat your mum to a delicious dinner this Mother’s Day. Located in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter, this spot specialises in the highest-quality Black Angus beef and fresh, local ingredients. Offering a fine-dining experience, the menu features various cuts of meat, including Cote de Boeuf and Sirloin, as well as Chateaubriand, and Tomahawk steaks. Even if beef isn’t your thing, they also serve up a range of other dishes including Sunday roasts, pan fried sea bass, burgers, and risotto. They also serve a delicious range of Scottish inspired favourites, such as an Irn Bru Panna Cotta and a Haggis Trio starter!

If you really want to show your mum how special she is, then there is no better place to take her this Mother’s Day than the Observatory at the Grand Central Hotel. Not only does this spot offer some of the best views in Belfast, it is also known for its exceptional service and delicious range of food and drinks. Overlooking the city centre and across the city’s outskirts sprawling out into the distance, dining here is an experience you won’t soon forget. One of the best ways to dine in the Observatory is by booking in for afternoon tea. Guests are treated to an indulgent array of finger sandwiches, fresh scones with jam and clotted cream, and sweet cakes and pastries, all washed down with your choice of tea and a glass of bubbles. Alternatively, you can book in for their Bollinger experience to enjoy a glass or two accompanied by some delicious handcrafted nibbles as you gaze over the Belfast skyline. Can you think of a better way to catch up with your mum? We certainly can’t!

With over a decade of experience serving the people of Belfast, Coco is a city centre spot with a stellar reputation. With a varied menu and unique interior, there is something here for everyone, from succulent meat-focused dishes to flavour-filled options for vegetarians and vegans. Stand out dishes include their salt and chilli venison, seafood linguine, and the monkfish and braised short rib. Full of flavour and curated using the highest quality ingredients, you will quickly learn why Coco has become one of Belfast’s most highly regarded restaurants. Located in the vibrant Linen Quarter, just behind City Hall, this is the perfect place to dine after a day spent shopping in the city centre — the perfect Mother’s Day outing!

If you really want to treat your mum to something special this Mother’s Day, then there’s nothing better than a delicious meal at A Peculiar Tea. A truly delightful and unique dining spot located right beside Queen’s University, you and the most important lady in your life can enjoy a delicious six course tasting menu all based around a specific theme. Last Mother’s Day, this place offered a menu called ‘The Best of Broadway’. The full menu is kept a secret until guests arrive, but what we do know is that it always features plenty of delicious, high quality, fresh ingredients. Vegetarian and gluten-free menus are also available for those who have special dietary requirements. Plus, it’s not only the menu that is sure to impress. Rather, staff go all out to decorate the restaurant interior to match the theme, so you’ll be blown away as soon as you step foot through the door!

Located on the Ormeau Road in south Belfast, Stove Bistro is undoubtedly one of the best spots to treat your mum to a delicious meal this Mother’s Day. A friendly neighbourhood bistro with an innovative culinary twist, Stove Bistro offers a laidback atmosphere and high quality, delicious dishes made from the finest local ingredients to suit all tastes. The menu is large and varied, and changes with the seasons, so you can always expect something new and fresh each time you visit. With everything from the finest cuts of meat to flavourful vegetarian dishes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy here so no one will have to go hungry. This spot is also renowned across the city for its friendly hospitality, so you can rest assured you and your mum will enjoy an absolutely unforgettable dining experience here.

A casual fine dining restaurant in the heart of South Belfast, Millar’s Restaurant is the perfect place to treat your mum to a meal out in the city this Mother’s Day. Open from midday to evening, this is a great spot to enjoy a hearty lunch or a tasty dinner that is certain to impress even the fussiest of eaters. It offers a fantastic Sunday roast menu that changes weekly depending on seasonal availability. You can enjoy two courses for just £24 between 12:30pm and 6:30pm meaning you can save some money to put towards a special Mother’s Day gift for the special lady in your life. You can expect a wide and varied menu with everything from pan seared scallops with smoked bacon and chestnut veloute, parmentier potatoes and olive oil to a thick cut roast sirloin of beef with a side of your choice. There’s also an extensive vegan and vegetarian menu, so those who refrain from eating meat don’t have to miss out on the incredible flavours offered here.

A relatively new addition to Belfast’s ever-growing dining scene, The Teal Monkey is a great spot to enjoy a tasty Mother’s Day lunch or dinner with your special lady. Set on the Dublin Road, this spot is just outside of the city centre offering a slightly quieter atmosphere than you can expect when dining out in the city centre. Revolutionising the way people eat and enjoy food, the team at The Teal Monkey take pride in their ability to bring together the most unique flavours from around the world using the freshest local ingredients to share global culinary delights with the people of Belfast. Recognised in Restaurant Guru’s 2023 guide of best restaurants in Belfast, you can rest assured this spot will offer a truly memorable dining experience. The menu at the Teal is seasonal, so you can always expect new and fresh flavours each time you choose to dine here. With something to suit all tastes from vegetarian dishes to vegan options, gluten-free plates to plenty of meat-focused dishes, everyone will be able to find something delicious here.

Located just north of the city, Ben Madigan’s Bar and Restaurant is a family-friendly eatery that is perfect for all occasions. If you’re heading out with the whole clan this Mother’s Day, this is the perfect place to check out because alongside its creative adults menu is an extensive kids’ menu and lots of kid-friendly activities to keep the little ones occupied. Dedicated to good food, the team at Ben Madigan’s makes the most of the simplest local ingredients to make the finest meals that will truly delight your taste buds. Open for all day dining, you can expect plenty of traditional pub grub favourites such as Ben’s Famous Seafood Chowder, which includes locally sourced seafood with chorizo, cherry tomatoes, spring onion and fresh herbs served in a homemade cream sauce. Other popular menu items include the juicy slow cooked lamb shank, the delicious beer battered fish and chips, and the creamy wild mushroom risotto. With delicious food and friendly Irish hospitality, this is the ultimate place to dine with your mama this Mother’s Day.

Located in St Anne’s Square at the heart of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, Coppi is one of our favourite spots for treating mum to a delicious meal. With a Mediterranean vibe and a varied menu that is full of flavour, this spot is truly unique. Offering both indoor and outdoor dining, you can choose where to sit based on the weather conditions. If spring is beginning to show its shining face at the start of March, Coppi is the perfect place to enjoy some al fresco dining, so you can soak up the soft March sunlight and people watch around the bustling Cathedral Quarter. The menu features a fantastic array of cichetti, pizzetta, fresh homemade pasta and risotto that are full of authentic Italian flavour. So much so that we wouldn’t blame you for being fooled into thinking you’d been transported to the streets of Venice. If you truly want to show your mum how special she is this Mother’s Day, then we highly recommend booking a table at Coppi. But get in early because this spot is super popular and tables book up very fast, especially for special occasions!