Beau, a fantastic new restaurant tucked away on Warehouse Lane in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, is the latest dining concept from Chef Lottie Noren, who was one of four Northern Irish representatives on The Great British Menu 2024.
Sister restaurant of the brilliant Edō, Beau is all about championing local flavours in a relaxed, welcoming environment. The minimalist interior in neutral tones creates a cool contemporary vibe, and the double-aspect open kitchen provides elements of culinary theatre.
We started with some stunningly good cocktails, a Chilli Margarita with Espolòn, Orange, Triple Sec, Lime, Smoked Salt, and dotted with Chilli Oil, and an Olive Oil Martini with Boatyard Gin, Regal Rogue, Olive Oil, and a Salt & Pepper Brine to make it deliciously dirty!
We then enjoyed a snack of Potted Shrimp with Brown Butter on Sourdough Toast, and a fresh and zingy Langoustine Ceviche with a wonderfully vibrant green chive emulsion.
Continuing with the seafood theme, we had a rich, creamy Butter-Poached Halibut & Brown Crab, and a whole Salt Baked Sea Bream, served on the bone, with Dulse Butter. Superb, especially when paired with a bottle of Sella & Mosca Vermentino di Sardegna DOC.
The vegetable accompaniments are also delicious; don’t miss out on the Hassleback Comber Potatoes with a moreish Smoked Butter Cream, and the outstandingly good grilled Baby Gem in an umami-rich anchovy dressing!
To finish, a great Irish Cheese selection and a pretty Lemon Meringue tart.
Beau is an absolute triumph, and we can’t wait to go back to enjoy another evening of excellent food, drink, and service right in the heart of the city in Belfast Cathedral Quarter
