Il Pirata - Menu

279-281 Upper Newtownards Rd, Belfast BT4 3JF, United Kingdom

🛍 Pasta, Pizza, Italian, Chicken

4.2 💬 5992 Reviews
Il Pirata

Phone: +442890659612,+442890673421

Address: 279-281 Upper Newtownards Rd, Belfast BT4 3JF, United Kingdom

City: Belfast

Menu Dishes: 10

Reviews: 5992

Website: https://www.ilpiratabelfast.com/

"We visited Il Pirata for our anniversary meal after seeing that it was Michelin recommended. To be honest, compared to some other places in the Michelin guide we left unsure of why Il Pirata was in there. The food was nice, but nothing overly special. The portions are pretty small my pizza, which I intended to share with my son looked more like a children’s pizza. My husband ordered the duck after seeing it recommend and although delicious, again it wasn’t a huge portion. That being said it was tasty. We wanted to try more than one dessert each, so ordered more, and it was a good job as again these were very modest portions. However, I certainly feel that with the desserts this was reflected in the price. Fortunately we’d had a later lunch on the day of our visit otherwise I think we may have still been hungry after our visit. The restaurant itself was pretty busy and noisy, with the noise probably enhanced by the lack of soft furnishings. Our waiter was very friendly and polite but absolutely rushed off his feet. Although the food was very tasty and we had a nice time I’m not sure why this restaurant receives all the hype that it does."

Full menu - 10 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Pasta

Indian

Seafood

Rice

Gnocchi

Dessert

Meat Dishes

Main Course

Chicken Dishes

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Delicious I ordered lemon chicken. Sides of Parmesan fries were excellent. Nice space and staff attentive. Good atmosphere

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Sarahferguson55
Sarahferguson55

First time visiting, food was amazing and can definitely see why it was recommended to us by colleagues. Food alone carries this establishment.


Ladougz
Ladougz

Very disappointing. The food was pretty awful, especially considering the price. It’s probably the worst vegan meal I’ve had and my husband’s chicken wasn’t good either. I don’t usually give bad reviews but it was so bad I felt like I should.


Amber
Amber

We usually come here for family and couple meals and it has never disappointed. The food was good but the service was shocking, after receiving our food the waitress (with purple hair) didn't visit our table for over an hour. Manager saw this and didn't do anything, such a shame View menu


sharonl739
sharonl739

We were a party of 14 in total and met up for Sunday lunch. We had great service from the staff and the food was fabulous. Some of us had the Sunday sharing platters which were quite substantial and others a selection from the menu. We had starters and dessert all of which was delicious. We would definitely return. Thanks


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helenhF9919ZG

Th food was great but the service was exceptional. The wonderful guy that looked after us was called Brett. He could run a waiter school! He was just brilliant in every way. We will be back to Il Pirata very soon and when I book I will be asking if Brett is working. Congratulations on a really lovely experience this evening.


helenhF9919ZG
helenhF9919ZG

Went here in recommendation of friends. We ordered a Sunday roast beef board for 2. Service was excellent, all the accompaniments were excellent. The best gravy ever! However, the beef was so tough we couldn’t saw our way through one of the slices………absolutely dreadful beef. We may give Il Pirata one more Sunday visit to see if any improvement. Interestingly we spoke to friends who were there after us on the same day and had the roast beef and reported the same issue. Il Pirata……….you need to revisit your beef offering if you are to get repeat business! View menu


fussygirl06
fussygirl06

This is one our local restaurants and we have always had lovely meals. We went before going to a concert recently and we were shocked at the decline. The menu seems to be getting shorter and shorter and therefore, very limited. My husband ordered the duck Ragu with gnocchi a dish he has ordered many times before. He said the gnocchi was very wet and loose and the ragu didn’t have much flavour. I ordered the roast hake with Parma ham and caviar. The hake came out fish and one piece of grilled leek. Then a small jug of cream sauce. The Parma ham in very small pieces was in the sauce and the caviar -I’ve no idea where it was! The dish was bland. Just a nicely cooked piece of fish with a cream t...


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J9394QJluxetrip

Visited with a friend for a weekend girls night, very lucky to get a last minute reservation. Cocktails were amazing! The menu was confusing- we dont speak italian and are pescatarian and vegetarian, so googling nearly every word on the menu to see what it meant was really annoying... We had given up googling the menu (malfatti, panelle, baccala, peperonata, trapanese and so on) We ordered “ Bresola with Fig Mostarda, Taleggio, Walnut” amongst other dishes… the bresola turned out to be cured meat.. I realised after i had already taken a bite!! After 8 years of not eating any meat i was eating a cured meat covered in fig molasses cries … the King scallops also come with meat on top and in the...


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We visited Il Pirata for our anniversary meal after seeing that it was Michelin recommended. To be honest, compared to some other places in the Michelin guide we left unsure of why Il Pirata was in there. The food was nice, but nothing overly special. The portions are pretty small my pizza, which I intended to share with my son looked more like a children’s pizza. My husband ordered the duck after seeing it recommend and although delicious, again it wasn’t a huge portion. That being said it was tasty. We wanted to try more than one dessert each, so ordered more, and it was a good job as again these were very modest portions. However, I certainly feel that with the desserts this was reflected... View menu

Categories

  • Pasta Delight in our selection of classic and contemporary pasta dishes, each crafted with fresh, quality ingredients and flavorful sauces that capture the essence of Italian cuisine in every bite.
  • Pizza Delve into our perfectly baked pizzas, crafted with hand-tossed dough, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of gourmet cheeses. Each slice bursts with fresh toppings, ensuring a delightful bite every time. View menu
  • Italian Savor the rich and diverse flavors of Italy with our menu, offering classic pasta, savory risottos, and traditional meat and seafood dishes, all crafted with authentic ingredients and passion. Buon appetito!
  • Chicken Succulent and savory, our chicken dishes are crafted with tender meat, flavorful seasonings, and diverse culinary inspirations. Enjoy a delectable variety that's sure to satisfy every palate.

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  • Late Night

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