As someone who likes food but hasn't really done fine dining, I was a bit apprehensive about lunch at Belly of the Beast. I expected high quality ingredients and good cooking, but was less sure that I would personally like the food and the atmosphere....I need not have worried: our lunch was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The atmosphere was relaxed and casual, with no hint of stuffiness. The food was of course well prepared, but also very accessible: I liked everything I was served. Some of the dishes I've never had before, like the chicken parfait with orange marmelade. Others were crowd pleasers, like the carpaccio with tomatoes and rocket salad. Both were great.
I didn't order any wine, but went with the lager on tap instead, and it went very well with all of the dishes. To anyone who enjoys good food, but is a bit hesitant about fine dining, I recommend the Belly of the Beast as an excellent options to try it out.More