Coppi
There was a buzz about Coppi since before it even opened its doors in late 2012, in the heart of Belfast’s cultural hub, St Anne’s Square. Venetian tapas (‘cichetti’) have arrived in Belfast courtesy of Coppi and its sister restaurant Il Pirata – and it’s a style we can’t get enough of.
Coppi has a large dining space as well as a cosy cichetti bar for bites over a glass of Prosecco or two. The bicycle handlebar coat hooks (Fausto Coppi was a renowned cyclist in the 40s and 50s) and exposed concrete walls add to its quirky, urban, industrial vibe.
Foodwise, there are little plates of perfection, from feta fritters with truffled honey and darling pork and fennel sausages, made from local meats. All pasta at Coppi is made fresh daily and the pasta dishes are worthy of a special mention especially their signature dish Porcini ravioli with a deep rich duck ragu, truffle oil and topped with per coring and crispy duck skin.
A meal at this St Anne’s Square venue is as affordable as a single cappuccino in Venice’s St Mark’s Square – closer to home and much more satisfying! Make like the great Coppi and get there fast.
