Three popular Belfast restaurants have retained their Michelin star status for another year.
It comes as the Michelin Guide 2023 announced new stars for restaurants across the UK and Ireland.
These stars are given to restaurants judged to be of a particularly high standard, with one, two or three-star gradings being awarded.
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Despite no new star additions were added for Northern Ireland this year, the three city centre hotpots that were previously awarded one-star awards have held on to them for 2023.
Belfast's Michelin-star restaurants are:
- Deanes Eipic
- The Muddler's Club
- OX
Renowned Belfast chef Michael Deane of Deanes Eipic also was one of five people to receive a special award at the launch of the 2023 Guide.
Michael was named 'Chef Mentor' of the year for being a "true figurehead" in the industry.
They said: "Michael Deane is never one to stand still, as his group of varied restaurants would testify.
"Many of the chefs who have passed through his kitchen owe him a debt for the skills, the values and the professionalism that he instilled in them.
"His name is synonymous with quality restaurants and he is a true figurehead in the industry."
Last week, Edo and Waterman Restaurant were awarded a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide.
A Bib Gourmand is given to eateries featured within the Michelin Guide that are a stand out for being the "best value for money".
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