July 2025 by Peter Weir
I'm a strong believer in if the restaurant is terrible, tell the owner, if the restaurant is great, tell everyone else. So, having sent a personal email to the owner about our experience they responded by... ignoring it. Which only further reinforced the view that this restaurant is rather awful. We received a voucher for this restaurant as a Christmas gift and were so looking forward to going. We booked and also reserved a hotel room as we live some distance away. We arrived at the restaurant to be greeted very warmly by a male server, who directed us towards a wonderful corner window spot and presented us with our menus. He served us water and we began to inspect the food choices. All was going swimmingly. However, about five minutes later a lady arrived at our table. took our menus off us, told us that we had been incorrectly placed at the table and that it had, in fact, been reserved for regular customers. She marched off with the menus and indicated we sit at a table in the middle of the restaurant. I was in shock as I put down my water glass, picked up my bag and actually walked past the said 'regular customers' as they were ushered to our hastily vacated table. It was like being on 'Bullseye' and being shown 'what we could have had'. We sat dumbfounded as customers and waiters hurtled past our table in what was a busy part of the restaurant and tried to process what had just happened. To be frank, I don't think I've ever been as rudely treated in any establishment anywhere in the world in all my life. After being treated so shabbily, we left and went to the Indian downstairs who didn't shove us off our table for 'regular customers' and treated us with respect, courtesy and warmth. Exactly the way new customers should be treated. So, in short, we didn't get to try the food and never will because if this is the way they treat new customers they really don't deserve any customers at all. Word of advice. If there is a hierarchy of clientele, and the treatment they receive, maybe you should advise them upon booking so they know what to expect and how they will be made to feel. And maybe answer your emails, particularly when someone is actually trying to do the right thing.
July 2025 by Jamy Jamy
We'd go back again , I'll not nit pic , but from the starters to the desserts it was ok food .
Def not for the person/s with large appetites and there was a 10% service charge.
June 2025 by Amy Salmon
Superb. Amazing quality and tasting food. Top service. A wee gem in Belfast. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal
May 2025 by Tanja Hoogstrate
Lovely atmosphere. Welcoming and attentive service. Delicious food. Highly recommended.
May 2025 by Dr Bernadette Strain
First class food and service. Bit on the small side so could hear nearby noise.
March 2025 by emma D
Love this restaurant , cosy atmosphere , great service , great food ! Has all the perfect ingredients !
February 2025 by Ian Annesley
Great find super food, it will now be one of our go to restaurants along with Noble, Shu and Mr Deans.
John and Sinead could not have been friendlier.
Booked for
February 2025 by Phllip Mateer
really top class food. many restaurants fail to pay attention to detail but not here. the seasonal vegetables were absolutely delicious, steak superb, oyster with apple delicious cocktails all really really good
November 2024 by DMC McC
Group of 25 from Sixt rent a car ?
Great service , excellent food ?
November 2024 by U Cullen
I have eaten here many times and never had a bad meal but so disappointed in meal tonight. 3 in party ordered special which was steak ?. All were inedible. When highlighted to waiting staff they weee totally dismissive. Although meals taken off bill was treated as we had done something wrong. Won?t ever be back.
November 2024 by Anne McCambridge
Fabulous restaurant - delicious food and beautiful service
October 2024 by Eamon Mulvenna
Friendly pub, good craic and lovely Guinness
October 2024 by 2BYE 4
Excellent chef but it stops there?..
Wheelchair accessibility: Full flight of stairs. No lift
July 2024 by Roisín Brennan
Stove offers a delightful dining experience with its warm and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant boasts a stunning interior, creating a great ambiance for enjoying our meal. The menu is fabulous, featuring delicious and high-quality dishes. The waiters were attentive and friendly waiters, providing excellent service, enhancing the overall dining experience. The combination of tasty food, welcoming atmosphere, and professional service makes Stove a standout choice for those seeking a memorable meal in a charming setting.
July 2024 by Hannah K
Lovely neighbourhood restaurant. Great atmosphere, super setting and tasty dishes. The fish is always amazing.
