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Il Pirata

Il Pirata

Italian Restaurant££££
Ballyhackamore, Belfast
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8.1/10
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    Peter C.
    "The Duck Ragu and Gnocchi is truly awesome."(3 Tips)
    Brendan C.
    "... try some of the polenta chips!"(2 Tips)
    Barry S.
    "The pork slider is awesome, do it!"(2 Tips)
    Gerry W.
    "Good service."(3 Tips)
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  • Suzi W.heart icon on user image
    Suzi WaddellOctober 7, 2014
    Always enjoy eating here & its decent value. Whitebait, Gorgonzola/pear salad and amaretto sour a few faves. Recommend booking at weekends. Could get away with hoodie and jeans or dressed to nines.
  • Peter C.
    Peter CollinsApril 24, 2013
    The Duck Ragu and Gnocchi is truly awesome. I challenge anyone to dislike it. The pork slider rocks too! AND they do quality cocktails. Favorite restaurant in Belfast!
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    Il PirataOctober 25, 2016
    Check out our fantastic value and delicious 352 lunch menu. Available Monday - Friday, noon - 4pm. £3 starters, £5 main courses, £2 desserts
  • Erika R.heart icon on user image
    Erika RobbinsJuly 30, 2016
    Perfect for sharing! Come with a group and order a little of everything!
  • Tim M.
    Tim MonroeJuly 17, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try bruschetta-soft, w/a delicate grilled flavour & Fritto misto w/ sardines & crispy Pork Salad. Only dessert disappointed-Panacotta wasn't light n creamy & Tiramisu didn't pick us up. But I'llBeBack
  • Ellen P.heart icon on user image
    Ellen PickettJune 18, 2016
    Best steak I've had in ages, but personally I'd ask them to hold the salt on the fries...
  • Wan A.heart icon on user image
    Wan Angela TongApril 19, 2014
    Drink plenty of water because everything is very salty ! Makes my tongues feels really weird every time I go there but I still love it!
  • Andy M.heart icon on user image
    Andy McMillanNovember 3, 2012
    Lunch: order 1 large plate + 1 small plate, or 2-3 small plates. Dinner: order 1 large plate + 2 small plates, or 4-5 small plates. Small but exceptional portions.
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    Il PirataApril 3, 2017
    We have an awesome vegetarian & vegan menu available every day too, check it out on our website or social media pages!
  • Jonny M.heart icon on user image
    Jonny McCormickMay 21, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    My favourites in order: 1) prawn pizzetta 2) duck ragu 3) prawn linguine 👌🏼
  • Adam T.heart icon on user image
    Adam TurkingtonFebruary 18, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    There's a Sunday Sharing Roast on... well Sunday obviously. You should totally do that thing if you have someone to share with
  • Brendan C.
    Brendan CoyleMay 5, 2013
    For dinner or for lunch, this place is great - check out of the brisket ragu & definitely try some of the polenta chips!
  • Andrea O.heart icon on user image
    Andrea O'NeillMarch 8, 2016
    Sister restaurant to Coppi in Belfast and Bartali in Portballintrae.
  • Sam B.
    Sam BrookesFebruary 22, 2014
    Amazing food and a really cool atmosphere!
  • Keith B.
    Keith BelfastMarch 24, 2014
    I have it on good authority that there is a GF menu and even GF pasta. Good lads.
  • Iain G.heart icon on user image
    Iain GrahamAugust 28, 2015
    The baked lemon cheesecake is amazing. The blueberry cream makes it.
  • Erin T.
    Erin TinsleyJuly 29, 2014
    3-5-2 lunch time menu. (Mon-Fri 12-4 ) £10 for a 3 course meal. Amazeballs!
  • Noriko M.
    Noriko MedinaApril 28, 2013
    Had lunch: Today's special-Squid Sauté and Italian bread with tomato paste. Reasonable and amazing meals!
  • Lindaheart icon on user image
    LindaAugust 25, 2017
    Excellent food .Reasonably priced !!Excellent staff
  • Eduardo S.heart icon on user image
    Eduardo SaizApril 11, 2015
    Staff are always friendly and food is good. Can be a bit too dark a nights, ok for ambience but not so good when it comes to reading the menu
  • Chris H.
    Chris HooSeptember 28, 2013
    They've started taking reservations, changed since original reviews on line.
  • Gerry W.heart icon on user image
    Gerry WoodcockAugust 12, 2014
    Good service. Food excellent
  • Debi B.
    Debi BelamAugust 19, 2012
    Love the arancini and beef ragu
  • Richard B.
    Richard BarbourMay 18, 2013
    The duck ragu is great!
  • Barry S.
    Barry ScottDecember 27, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The pork slider is awesome, do it!
  • Iain G.heart icon on user image
    Iain GrahamAugust 28, 2015
    Baked lemon cheesecake
  • Andy M.heart icon on user image
    Andy McMillanJuly 4, 2013
    The wifi password is "abcde12345". (last updated 4th July 2013)
  • Chris S.
    Chris SummersJune 9, 2012
    Polenta chips not to be missed
  • Lee M.heart icon on user image
    Lee MunroeAugust 8, 2014
    Honey bourbon sour
  • T0Nheart icon on user image
    T0NAugust 4, 2019
    Interior looks nice and the food was ok. Friendly staff but slow.
  • Dáithí M.heart icon on user image
    Dáithí MurrayDecember 17, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    First class food.
  • Lee G.heart icon on user image
    Lee GoudieMay 17, 2015
    White bait.
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