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.
- Hand-rolled pasta and wood-fired pizza, made fresh every day.
- Room-filling aromas. Dishes that deserve an extra nour at the table
- Whether it's a quick lunch or a long evening with friends, this menu was made for moments that matter
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.
Summer Menu
Signature Dishes
Pizza
Boards
Ragu
Tempting Sides
Small Plates
Delicious Desserts
The Menu
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Lisburn Road Menus
Don’t just take our word for it
“Lovely experience incredible staff, the atmosphere is incredible and just so beautiful. It's a really cosy feeling and you are almost transported out of Belfast the minute you sit down.
Food was above and beyond good, I had carbonara and my friend had a vegan pizza plus a hummus to share, it was far too much but we would go back again."
Google Review
“Popped in for a bit of lunch and enjoyed fabulous pizzas and garlic bread. They were cooked to perfection and the service was really good. Reasonable prices too."
Google Review
“Outstanding meal on our last night in Ireland.
Service was fantastic
The friendliness staff. The food was wow.
LOVED it here"
Google Review
“The service was incredibly fast – I barely had to wait! The atmosphere was beautiful and relaxing, and the place was spotless and well-maintained.
The food was absolutely delicious – every bite felt like I was in Italy. Such a lovely experience, and I’ll definitely be coming back!"
Google Review
Come and join us
Dolce Far Niente
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