Gnostic

An irresistible taste of old-school glamour and dining etiquette, Gnostic perches on an idyllic spot on the River Lagan, leading curious diners through Belfast's rich history and countless culinary offerings.

It's the restaurant equivalent of an Old Fashioned cocktail with a dark and brooding outlook, swish leather sofas, low lighting, charcoal furnishings and a grand bar that glistens with the light of a hundred glass bottles. The ultimate destination for a date night, find a cosy corner and connect over good food and fine wine in a seductive yet communal atmosphere.

The menu is interesting and innovative, offering a considered range of meats, fish and vegetarian options. Meat lovers will love the honey and sesame chicken wings, oozing steak sandwich with creamy goat's cheese and roast pork loin with sweet potato. Alternatively, have it wrapped up in a casual taco for a handheld supper.

From Ireland's bountiful coastline comes the finest squid, mackerel, hake and prawns, all presented with seasonal veggies, purees, butter and even stirred into fresh linguine. As for vegetarians, tuck into curried cauliflower or a pearl barley risotto with a generous shaving of parmesan. At Gnostic, special ingredients are given all the love and respect they deserve; and it always turns out deliciously.