Belfast

Belfast seems to have lost touch with its traditional Irish roots when it comes to dining out. However, this bustling new city has embraced all the best of international cuisine. Whether it be the new stylish Zen restaurant, partnering fresh innovative Japanese menus with a sleek black interior or Café Renoir featuring pastas inspired by all counties on the Mediterranean. Mongolian Barbeque is a buffet-style Chinese which has sprung up in Belfast after flourishing in Dublin, also The Manhattan and Láziz represent the establishment of Cajun and Moroccan cuisine respectively. Thankfully, traditional Irish fare can still be found in Deane's and Delaney's.

Eating out places and healthy eating in Britain.tv’s Choice of the Month: Cayenne Restaurant

This award-winning restaurant is owned by Paul Rankin, made famous by BBC’s Ready, Steady, Cook. Paul Rankin is possibly the most well respected chef in Northern Ireland and focuses on its promotion as a new food nation, and always praises the quality of its local produce. Cayenne offers a inventive bistro menu in a fresh, funky interior. Unlike most restaurants belonging to TV celebrities, reservations at Cayenne are relatively easy to come by as it serves from early lunch till late. A must for all fans of great quality food and atmosphere.