South Belfast restaurant Stove Bistro has been recognised and listed in the highly prestigious Michelin Guide for 2022, less than 18 months after opening on Belfast’s Ormeau Road.
Operated by Simon Toye under joint ownership with Ginger Bistro’s Simon McCance, the listing follows the restaurant’s recent recognition at the 2021 Food & Wine Restaurant Awards, where Simon was recognised as Ireland’s Best Chef in Ulster .
It elevates Stove to a very exclusive club of only a handful of top eateries in Northern Ireland who have been recognised with the accolade.
Speaking about the listing in the Michelin Guide for 2022, Simon Toye said: “When we launched Stove in the middle of a pandemic, we couldn’t even have dared to dream that we would go on this fantastic journey.
“We set out with a mission to create an affordable, accessible community bistro with a casual atmosphere, renowned for exceptional and affordable food and drink. And this listing shows that we succeeded in our goal.
“We have built up an amazing team and such loyal diners who have supported us in the early days of our journey and made this incredible achievement happen.
“A great restaurant only happens through teamwork. Because we have such a committed and dedicated team at Stove, we can serve some of the very best food Belfast has to offer. It’s amazing to have that recognised in this way.”
