It wasn't that long ago that even the prospect of sitting at a table at a Derry restaurant or cafe enjoying a meal seemed very far-fetched.
Our city seems to have every possible cuisine covered, with dozens of options right on our doorstep - or only a short journey away.
Last week, we asked you on our Facebook page: 'Where is your favourite spot for lunch in Derry?'
The post was met with literally dozens of responses as comments flooded in from Derry folk keen to support their favourite go-to places for a bite to eat.
Your replies covered every corner of our wee city!
Here's just a flavour of the many places you suggested:
- Seana Skeffington - 'Hidden City Cafe - the food is AMAZING!'
- Joanna Doherty - 'Dalys is lovely and the food is amazing'
- Bridgene Temple - 'Dalys, Pickled Duck, Timberquay'
- Louise Lafferty - 'The old docks, great food and service'
- Melissa Keenan - Badgers, Food is amazing and location is good'
- Mark Concannon - 'Ritz Bar, great spot'
- Christina McCarron - 'Synge and Byrne'
- Sheena McLaughlin -'The Ivy Gate in the craft village delicious food always'
- Deborah McGinn - 'Pykes and Pommes'
- Celine Smith - 'Get Feed Foods, excellent food & staff'
- Agnes Doherty - 'Jamm Derry'
- Michelle Harkin - 'Coffee Tree and Guapo'
- Margaret Doherty - 'Pilots Row Monday to Friday'
- Margaret Simpson - 'The Ivy Gate in the Craft Village is lovely. Excellent food and good staff'
- Karen Holt - 'The thirsty goat. The food is amazing and the staff are fantastic'
- Deirdre Doherty - 'Silver street great food brilliant staff and very attentive'
- Ann Marie Dorrity - 'The Pickled Duck in Greenhaw and The Green Cat in Eglinton'
- Emma Hassan - Bron Cafe is AMAZING. Top quality'
- Sans Kelly - 'Rocking chair always beautiful food! Timberquay is lovely too'
- Pearl Donnelly - 'Cottage Cafe Craft Village'
We're definitely spoilt for choice when it comes to lunchtime, with such a broad menu to choose from.
For dozens more suggestions, make sure to visit our Facebook post here, where you can also make your own recommendations.
