Academy - Belfast

We have been here quite a few times and every time was a different culinary experience.Themed menus, 6 courses in the evening amount to a really great meal all for £17.50!The staff although they are training are all very attentive and helpful.We keep on coming back

For the first time I was visiting the Academy restaurant in a social capacity – with my wife – her first visit. I hadn 't realised how much I had taken the standards for granted. From the outset, the approach is 'silver service ' and with a seat looking through full height windows onto a city park space, we both felt immediately relaxed. The menu is appropriately limited and now offers matched wines – a good idea. Each course was very good and well presented. However, an interesting highlight were the accompanying vegetables with the main. So often these can be a low point in restaurants but these were cooked perfectly and had such great flavour we finished them off. Cost subsidy makes this excellent value for very good food, eager service and is giving students professional practice in their coursework – win-win!

We had an excellent evening last night The ambiance and quality of the food were superb A special shout out for our waiter, Reuben, who looked after us very professionally as well as the Tutor, Lisa. who is doing excellent work training these young people.

Love these ventures. Sinead (apologies if incorrect spelling) was fabulous really engaging and full of enthusiasm, food was great and setting better than most restaurants visited. Value for quality could not be faulted, would recommend and if we are back in Belfast will be the first place we book. Just love the concept!

Usual excellent food and service. The restaurant has been upgraded over the summer and looks fantastic. The tasting menu was fantastic, local produce served in a modern style and the flavours were amazing. Lovely touch meeting the chef after the meal.