Belfast has an abundance of fabulous Streetfood venues for those looking for a quick bite without compromising on quality. From food trucks and cafés, to sandwich bars and bar pop-ups, here are five of our favourites.
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Pizza Napoletana, Writer’s Sq.
Back by popular demand, the “Panuozzo”, a fantastic hot Neapolitan sandwich, is available at the Pizza Napoletana food truck in Writer’s Square opposite St Anne’s Cathedral.
We called by to try out this viral folded pizza sandwich, and we absolutely loved it. The “Caprese” has melty buffalo mozzarella, beef tomatoes, pesto, rocket, basil, a sprinkling of pistachios, and a generous drizzle of balsamic. And there’s also a deliciously meaty “Mortadella” version.
Of course, Belfast Pizza Blogger’s authentic Neapolitan style pizzas are also available at the truck, from the traditional Margherita with tomato, garlic, fresh basil and olive oil, to the Pepperoni & Hot Honey or Dragon’s Tongue Garlic Bread, every slice is a taste sensation. Buon appetito!
Fowl Play East.
As the East Belfast restaurant revival continues unabated, yet another brilliant addition opened its doors in January. Fowl Play has already taken Halt, Weaver’s Cross, by storm, so we were keen to try its renowned buttermilk fried chicken in its new Ballyhack location.
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There are two separate food menus at Fowl Play; the regular list featuring Smalls, Chicken Sandwiches, Grilled Chicken, Sides and Desserts, and a separate menu for those who’d prefer a veggie or vegan option, with a meat-free alternative for almost every dish. There’s also a cool selection of wines, beers, cocktails and boozy shakes!
Perched at the bar (the perfect spot to enjoy the craic with the fantastic staff!) we sipped on a couple of Yuzu Marmalade Margaritas. Alongside our drinks, we ordered some Crispy Cauliflower Wings, with Alabama BBQ and Buffalo Ranch Sauces for dipping.
Next, the main event; “The Ho-Lee-Fook” was a spicy devil of a chicken burger with green chilli relish, shredduce, american cheese, pink onion, & laksa mayo, and the veggie version of “The Green Machine” had a meaty, crunchy pea protein burger with vibrant, herby salsa verde, shredduce, cheese, pickles, & garlic mayo.
All accompanied by Skin-On Fries with Happy Salt (which is utterly irresistible, by the way), and a hefty portion of Mac & Cheese with crispy shallots, Fowl Play served up a superb streetfood feast!.
Stacked Gourmet Sandwich Bar, Antrim Rd.
Having previously enjoyed a delicious deli lunch at Stacked Gourmet Sandwich Bar on the Glen Road, which has been a hit with customers since opening in 2022, we were keen to try out its sister restaurant at Fortwilliam shops on the Antrim Road.
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Stacked has a terrific reputation for fresh, hand-made, gourmet style sandwiches, using quality bread and a variety of fillings, and the team at Stacked go out of their way to ensure that every sandwich, wrap, burger or panini is the ultimate sandwich experience. It’s no surprise that Stacked recently won the Food To Go “Best Deli of the Year 2025” award.
There are also some quirkily branded canned drinks; we had the Banana and Strawberry Protein Drink, the Hazelnut & Kinder Iced Latte, and the “happy accident”, a Raspberry, White Chocolate, and Coconut Matcha!
Our lunch included the towering Zinger Burger, a spicy chicken fillet stacked with a golden hash brown, salad, and smooth garlic mayo, in a toasted bun: crunchy, zesty and spicy. We also had a Tuna & Cheese Melt Toasted Wrap with dressed salad, creamy coleslaw, and tortilla chips.
And the Homemade Chorizo Hash Browns with poached eggs and grated parmesan, was drizzled with bravas sauce and garlic aioli, and finished with fresh chives and crispy onions.
All accompanied by a bowl of hearty Cheesy Peppered Chips, this was a filling and tasty lunchtime treat.
Franky’s Lasagneria.
In the iconic John Hewitt bar in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, there’s an opportunity to try some of the best Lasagne and Italian-style bites in town with Franky’s Lasagneria and Parm House.
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Just grab a seat, order at the bar while you’re choosing one of the terrific Boundary Brewery Beers to enjoy with your grub, and the food will be delivered to your table.
The Primi include Crispy Lasagne Bites, and Carbonara Arancini, but we chose the Mozzarella Sticks: four oozy, cheesy, herb-crumbed delights drizzled with hot honey.
Our mains were simply stunning; Veggie Lasagne with a rich, tomatoey vegetarian ragu, creamy bechamel, & vibrant homemade pesto, topped with fresh basil, and a plant-based Eggplant Parm Sub with marinara sauce, vegan parmesan, and basil served with fries tossed in Italian herbs. Aubergine heaven!
During busy periods, the food may take a little longer to reach your table-but aren’t the best things in life worth the wait?
Franky’s Lasagneria and Parm House is also currently at Halt, Weaver’s Cross.
The Sphinx, Belfast.
As judges in this year’s NI Food To Go Awards, we were delighted that the winner of “Best Kebab To Go 2025” went to The Sphinx on the Stranmillis Road in Belfast, which has been satisfying hungry customers with its incredible Kebabs for many years. The Sphinx has also been shortlisted for Best Kebab House in Northern Ireland at the British Kebab Awards, having already won this accolade several years running!
We tried the new Chicken Shawarma, and it was absolutely delicious, whether on bread, on chips (the “chippy” chips are terrific), or Gyros-style. And it tasted even better smothered in The Sphinx’s legendary kebab house sauce.
And of course, we were keen to check out what other options are available for people who might want a change from the traditional Kebab. From Tacos, Burritos and Fish Dishes, to Loaded Chips, Burgers and Chicken Wings, there’s plenty of choice, and the Falafel Kebab on chips was a tasty veggie alternative.
With a fantastic reputation for quality takeaway food at affordable prices, it’s little wonder that The Sphinx remains such a firm favourite. affordable prices, it’s little wonder that The Sphinx remains such a firm favourite.
