Saphyre

I’ve only been to the café, but this place is a wonder. Great food and great service, the décor is well thought out and the pastry’s and desserts are a work of art!

Jewel of the Nile! This place is truly beautiful with superb food and service. Afternoon tea is a lovely treat with the finest quality ingredients and attention to detail. The staff are very pleasant but not intrusive on your table. They are always well informed on the menu and can cater for allergies. They do a really well priced lunch menu that often changes up. Tasting menu is £65 and worth every penny! The décor and even toilets are beautifully designed. Well worth a visit.

It looks like Ox has some competition… This place is special.
Impeccable service similar to The Merchant Hotel. Strangely decorated with interesting color combinations, but that is part of its charm.
But the food. Oh my.
I had Torchon of rabbit, with a little carrot cake that was actually shaped like a carrot! And pork belly with squid, all interestingly presented with beautiful flavours.
This restaurant is WELL worth the visit, just have a glance at some of the showcase pictures on their website to see the kind of caliber i’m talking about.
Btw, it is round the alley to the left of the church!

Saphyre is fabulous. I love this restaurant. It’s a bit of a hidden gem, housed within a beautiful old church on the Lisburn Road. An interior design studio/​shop — Kris Turnbull I think — occupies the front area of the converted church. Hence you could walk in and not actually realise there is a restaurant towards back of building. The first time I visited I thought I was in the wrong place! I did find Saphyre restaurant however and am very glad I did. A place to really treat yourself, it oozes luxury and quality and is visually a beautiful restaurant. Food here is amazing. I’ve only had the lunch menu, however they also offer afternoon tea, dinner, vegetarian, pre theatre and brunch menus. When I visited I opted for breads and salad — all of which was decadently delicious. Great wine and cocktail lists too. I can’t wait to return. Heavenly.