Harden's says
Much of Edo's menu centres around the wood-fired Bertha oven, roasting meats and fish to smokey perfection; other dishes on the 'European' menu tend toward the Spanish, with tapas, jamon and croquetas, with the odd visit to Italy and British pub classics (many are designed for sharing).
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Terrific” tapas-style dining with influences from around the Mediterranean draws a “buzzy crowd” to this popular venue near Belfast City Hall (the name means ‘I eat’ in Latin) – you’ll find “all sorts of delicious flavours, but fresh and tasty fishy things dominate”, and the “so-called ‘small plates’ are not that small!”. Founder Jonny Elliott and his partner, head chef Lottie Noren, opened a second venue last summer – Beau, in the city’s Cathedral Quarter.
Summary
A reputation for “innovative” and high-quality Spanish-influenced tapas has helped establish this buzzing venue near Belfast City Hall as one of the city’s better-known foodie destinations. Classical scholars will know that ‘edo’ is Latin for ‘I eat’, but the style of the place – with its long counter and kitchen on view – is very contemporary (and sometimes preferred at dinner rather than lunch).
Summary
Jonny Elliott’s “buzzing restaurant a short walk from Belfast City Hall” is set around “an open kitchen where you can sit and watch the busy chefs prepare your food” – “Spanish (and more)-style plates with fresh local produce (the scallops were fabulous), a good wine list and friendly, attentive staff” make it an attractive option. Linguistic note: ‘edo’ is Latin for ‘I eat’.
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3 Capital House, Unit 2 Upper Queen Street, Belfast, BT1 6FB
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Service | 10.00% |
3 Capital House, Unit 2 Upper Queen Street, Belfast, BT1 6FB
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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