Bistro Este

Name: Bistro Este
Address: 221 Upper Newtownards road, Belfast, City of Belfast, United Kingdom, BT4 3JD
Telephone: 028 9065 6976
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

625 Reviews

£25 and under

Bistro

Top tags:

Neighbourhood family run bistro. We use fresh local produce, homemade in house daily. We cater for all ages, including children. We are fully licensed and have an extensive craft beer and gin selection. we also serve delicious cocktails and have reasonably priced wine list.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

2 Jul 2022

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary British
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00 Sun 13:00–18:00
Phone number
028 9065 6976
Website
http://www.bistroeste.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual

Location
221 Upper Newtownards road Belfast, City of Belfast BT4 3JD
Area
Belfast
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Jerusalem Artichoke Soup, Saute Oyster Mushrooms, Young Buck, Chive Oil, Homemade Focaccia£6.50
Whipped Feta, Roasted Beetroot, Spanish Peach, Old Church Tomatoes, Sticky Walnuts, Citrus Dressing£7.50
Portavogie Prawn Sour Dough Toast, Yuzo Mayo£7.50
Thai Style Chicken Wings£6.50
Chicken Liver Parfait, Toasted Sourdough, & Spiced Prune Compote£7.50
Slow Cooked Ham Hock, Mature Irish Cheddar Croquettes, Burnt Apple Puree, Baby Watercress Salad£7.50
Vegetable Kimchi Rolls & Dipping Sauce£7.00

Mains

Slow-Braised Lamb Shoulder, Artichoke Puree, Mint Gnocchi, Greens, Jus£19.50
Slow-Braised Featherblade of Beef Bourguignon, Truffle Mash, Anise Carrot, Tenderstem Broccoli£19.50
8oz Burger, Cheddar Cheese, Pickled Onion Ring, Brioche Bun, Triple-Cooked Truffle Parmesan Chips, Burger Sauce£14.50
Pan-Fried Chicken Breast, Tarragon Velouté, Fondant Potatoes, Lardon & Spring Cabbage£16.00
Pan-Fried Hake, Goan Curry Sauce, Portavogie Prawns, Spiced Crab Cakes, Hispi Cabbage£19.50
Roast Cod, Beer Battered Scampi, Hot Tartare Sauce Parmentier Potatoes, Tenderstem Broccoli£19.50
10oz Sirloin Steak, Wild Garlic Butter or Pepper Sauce, Triple-Cooked Chips, Rocket Salad£29.50
Roasted Cauliflower, Curried Lentil & Spinach Dahl, Shallot Bhajis£13.00
Petit Pois Ravioli, Asparagus, Broad Beans, Herb Nage, Aged Parmesan£13.00

Sides

Triple-Cooked Chips£4.50
Pickled Onion Rings£4.50
Organic Vegetables£4.50
Creamy Mash£4.50
Truffle Parmesan Triple-Cooked Chips£5.50
Jug of Jus£1.50

What 625 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Northern Ireland
Best Overall
Northern Ireland
Best Service
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Fit for Foodies
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Neighbourhood Gem
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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
Belfast/Antrim
Best Ambience
Belfast/Antrim
Best Value
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Fit for Foodies
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RayB
Österreich
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent menu and well presented food. Service is always friendly and appreciative. One of the best in Ballyhackamore and consistently good.
GV
GerV
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal, nice friendly staff, good cocktails, nice ambience
CM
ClaireM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was superb, just right balance of not too much and not too little. Service was just as good. Atmosphere and setting is perfect and cracking spot to dine.
GH
GaryH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Each course had such amazing flavours. Loved each one.
GH
GillianH
N. Ireland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 21 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food with friendly service as usual. Thanks.
LU
LizU
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and waiting staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely come again.
KL
KerryLM
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely Father's Day lunch! Great food, great setting, service was wonderful. We will definitely be back.
JM
JanetM
Houston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great quality of food and very well presented. Service and ambiance good. This was my first visit but I'll definitely be back
SH
SharonH
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good all round good service excellent food reasonably priced
PG
PamelaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and friendly service. Would definitely recommend this jewel of a restaurant
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 June 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Parking in the street super limited option , parking is a block away but available. Service is slow , cocktail drinks are okay. Margarita cocktail was a little sour than usual. Started with calamari- that’s good. Sirloin steak was tough for medium well, with flavor but very chewy. Seafood linguini is a little on the salty side , burger was okay. The carmelized shallots overwhelmed the burger flavor. The service was very slow , not as attentive I guess you could stay short staff as everywhere is. Can give a little understanding on this part. Overall rating of over 4 stars not upto par. 3.5 I would say.
JG
JulieG
N. Ireland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food & service as always, highly recommend
AP
AdamP
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 June 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Excellent food as always - good wine menu too. Atmosphere was great, nice buzz to the place :)
RB
RuthB
London
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, ambience, hospitality as always. Thanks again from your Carrickfergus fan club 🥰🎺🎶🥳🎉🍷
EB
EdithB
N. Ireland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff achieve that delicate balance of friendliness and welcoming yet professional giving arelaxed atmosphere where nothing is too much trouble. The choices on the menu are excelent. The food certainly didn't disappoint! Delicious! with a little quirk or twist that lifts it from the ordinary.
OT
OpenTable Diner
N. Ireland
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely on the mark again, full of flavour, ingredients so fresh. The whipped goat cheese was something else I could eat a plate of it, sorry no photos of the starters I was starving, goan curry Hake and pork with black pudding meals where delicious and great value.
MC
MorrisC
N. Ireland
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As a frequent visitor to Bistro Este just love the consistency of the cooking and I have never had a complaint regarding the food! Our last visit was just another case in point with great food for both of us. Will continue to keep coming back.
RJ
RossJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I had a wonderful meal here on Thursday evening. All our food was delicious and the service was attentive and friendly, will definitely be back
C
Clare
N. Ireland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were superb. The menu was varied and everything sounded delightful. Everyone was very satisfied by their meals. One of the party said it was the best steak they had ever tasted. We shall return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Good food and great service!
MW
MarcoW
N. Ireland
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Absolutely worst experience ever!!!! Manger very rude chef would not re cook over cooked dish triple cooked chips double at best and still hard best thing about it was wine would not recommend mediocre at best menu sound great but awful
KG
KarenG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gorgeous food in lovely surroundings- lovely service and they make really good Bramble
OT
OpenTable Diner
N. Ireland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 27 May 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
We only ordered mains and the food took a while to come out, I don’t mind waiting for food but when it did eventually arrive 2/3 of our steaks were over cooked. £30 for an overcooked steak. I have been a few times before and I’ve had no issues, however I usually go for an earlier sitting. Perhaps the chefs are rushing on the later sittings, maybe avoid booking late.
N
Noelle
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 27 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great, food, great service and great craic. Very welcoming and always guaranteed good food. It never disappoints. Looking forward to going back again soon.
JB
JonathonB1981
N. Ireland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolute love this restaurant , food is outstanding and staff so friendly and helpful cannot recommend enough
C
Cheryl
South Wales
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were there for a long overdue catch up with friends having flown over from Wales. The staff were incredibly friendly and good craic too. We had a load of banter which was refreshing and the food was really delicious. We’ll definitely be coming back next time we’re home.
D
Diana888
Birmingham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 May 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Absolutely delicious food! Great cocktail choices too ❤️
JW
JoanW
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first visit, and definitely the first of many. The food was exceptional. Great atmosphere and the waiting staff were lovely. A very positive experience and highly recommended.
T
Tonks
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 20 May 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good to see so.many diners here on a wet Friday night.The food was good, prices may have increased since my last visit,a pleasant experience.
a
allysonw
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food and staff were so accommodating and great conversation. Love this place
GH
GillianH
N. Ireland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 18 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always. Very friendly staff. A small error when the bill came but quickly rectified and apologies given. Will be back.
DK
DavidK
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fresh ingredients and a great menu. Staff are always welcoming.
VG
VickyG
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Bistro Este, the welcome is so warm and genuine, the food is delicious and the ambience is relaxed!
G
Greg
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was fresh, flavoursome & presented beautifully on the plate. Always a pleasure to eat here.
GH
GeorgeH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful night,food was delicious and the service was fabulous.
D
Dennis
N. Ireland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant serving first class good 👍 Highly recommended.
NS
NickS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Food is OK, and is decent value for money, but not up to the standards of some of its local competitors. Service was excellent, with friendly and efficient staff.
RS
RosemaryS
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a lovely meal ,great choices and nicely cooked. Service good nice wine list with reasonable prices
KM
KeiraM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu, friendly staff and very relaxed. One of our favourite spots to eat in the area!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu, tasty food and excellent service. A hidden gem in Ballyhack.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bistro Este is rated 4.8 stars by 625 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

2 Jul 2022

19:00

Booked 10 times today

221 Upper Newtownards road Belfast, City of Belfast BT4 3JD

Additional information

Area
Belfast
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00 Sun 13:00–18:00
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bistroeste.com/
Phone number
028 9065 6976

Bistro Este

Make a booking

Additional information

Starters

Jerusalem Artichoke Soup, Saute Oyster Mushrooms, Young Buck, Chive Oil, Homemade Focaccia£6.50

Whipped Feta, Roasted Beetroot, Spanish Peach, Old Church Tomatoes, Sticky Walnuts, Citrus Dressing£7.50

Portavogie Prawn Sour Dough Toast, Yuzo Mayo£7.50

Thai Style Chicken Wings£6.50

Chicken Liver Parfait, Toasted Sourdough, & Spiced Prune Compote£7.50

Slow Cooked Ham Hock, Mature Irish Cheddar Croquettes, Burnt Apple Puree, Baby Watercress Salad£7.50

Vegetable Kimchi Rolls & Dipping Sauce£7.00

Mains

Slow-Braised Lamb Shoulder, Artichoke Puree, Mint Gnocchi, Greens, Jus£19.50

Slow-Braised Featherblade of Beef Bourguignon, Truffle Mash, Anise Carrot, Tenderstem Broccoli£19.50

8oz Burger, Cheddar Cheese, Pickled Onion Ring, Brioche Bun, Triple-Cooked Truffle Parmesan Chips, Burger Sauce£14.50

Pan-Fried Chicken Breast, Tarragon Velouté, Fondant Potatoes, Lardon & Spring Cabbage£16.00

Pan-Fried Hake, Goan Curry Sauce, Portavogie Prawns, Spiced Crab Cakes, Hispi Cabbage£19.50

Roast Cod, Beer Battered Scampi, Hot Tartare Sauce Parmentier Potatoes, Tenderstem Broccoli£19.50

10oz Sirloin Steak, Wild Garlic Butter or Pepper Sauce, Triple-Cooked Chips, Rocket Salad£29.50

Roasted Cauliflower, Curried Lentil & Spinach Dahl, Shallot Bhajis£13.00

Petit Pois Ravioli, Asparagus, Broad Beans, Herb Nage, Aged Parmesan£13.00

Sides

Triple-Cooked Chips£4.50

Pickled Onion Rings£4.50

Organic Vegetables£4.50

Creamy Mash£4.50

Truffle Parmesan Triple-Cooked Chips£5.50

Jug of Jus£1.50

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