John McMurtry, editor of popular Ulster Rugby Fanzine The FRU recently checked out the Europa’s recently refurbished restaurant, The Causerie, on behalf of InTouch Rugby.<\/p>\n
Situated on the ground floor The Causerie is a more informal dining option than the famous Piano Bar Restaurant\u00a0 and offers open dining with a window view onto the busy Great Victoria Street or more secluded seating towards the back.<\/p>\n
This bustling contemporary bistro has a wide choice of menus available for both lunch and dinner, comprising of snacks, light meals, full meals and daily specials making it the ideal stop before a show at the nearby Opera House.<\/p>\n
Despite the restaurant being busy we were warmly greeted by the friendly staff and shown to our table where we reviewed the extensive, and reasonably priced, menu.<\/p>\n
I went for the starter of Tomato and Fire Roasted Pepper Crostini and my guest choose the Soup of the Day (Mushroom).\u00a0 Both were excellent.<\/p>\n
For the main course we tried the Spiced Meatballs and the Salmon which arrived promptly. Both meals were well presented, the portion sizes were just right and I particularly enjoyed the beef\u00a0 meatballs in their spicy tomato sauce.<\/p>\n
Dessert consisted of\u00a0 Apple Pie with Ice Cream and Custard Sauce and large selection of Irish Cheese’s with Crackers and Chutney, the perfect way to finish off our meal.<\/p>\n
The food and the service were top quality in a friendly and relaxing setting. Our biggest surprise was the bill as it came in at less than \u00a340.<\/p>\n
We’ll definitely be back.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n