Authentic Italian food in the heart of Belfast.

Dolce Far Niente - The sweetness of doing nothing

Belfast’s table for long lunches and unhurried evenings. Fresh pasta, wood-fired pizza and a glass of something Italian — come hungry, stay a while.

Take your time

Inspired by Italian living

Dolce Far Niente is the Italian art of slowing down and savouring lite’s simple pleasures.

Italian Inspired

the feeling behind the menu

Dolce Far Niente

“An invitation to slow down and enjoy every delicious bite.”

Go behind the scenes of our summer menu — a love letter to slow Italian living, filmed across our Belfast kitchens. Ninety seconds, and you’ll want a table.

Don’t just take our word for it

Come and join us

Dolce Far Niente

Hungry Yet?

Two Belfast restaurants — Lisburn Road & City Centre. Book yours in seconds

Chubby Cherub · Sunday Roast

Sunday Roast, Italian Style 🇮🇹

Whether you’re joining us at Lisburn Road or Chichester Street, experience a proper Italian Sunday Roast with family and friends.

From £35

Lisburn Road

Traditional Italian Roast Platter or Porchetta

Chichester Street

Famous Porchetta Sunday Roast

Make your summer plans delicious with our Lisburn Road offers.

Summer Sips, Lunch Dates & Date Nights at Chubby Cherub

Saturday sips & Lunch

Every Saturday, 12–4pm Sharing starter, main course and a glass of Prosecco or Prosecco Spritz for £25pp.

Date Night

Starter to share, 2 mains and 2 drinks for £55 per couple. Available Sunday–Friday 4–9pm and Saturdays 8–10pm.