“We are endlessly proud of what we accomplished together”
They had become famous for their Sunday roast(Image: Spaghetti Arms Facebook)
A Belfast City Centre restaurant has announced it will close its doors with a ‘heavy heart’. The Spaghetti Arms, which began as a hatch on Union Street, opened the sit-in restaurant in 2021.
The city centre restaurant attracted many visitors over the years, with many raving about their Sunday roast dinners. It also caught the attention of celebrity TV fashion star and DJ Gok Wan, who said the ‘Dirty Goujons’ were one of his favourite things about Belfast in an interview.
Owners Michelle and Leigh-Anne released a statement on social media expressing their sadness about the closure, calling it ‘one of the hardest decisions we have ever had to make’.
The statement said: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our restaurant will be closing its doors.”
“This has been one of the hardest decisions we have ever had to make. What started as a dream became so much more than a business. It became a second home, a gathering place, and a space filled with countless memories that we will carry with us forever.”
“Over the years, we have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, first dates, family reunions, and everyday moments that became special simply because they were shared around our tables. We have watched children grow up, welcomed familiar faces week after week, and built relationships that extended far beyond food.”
“To our incredible staff, there are truly no words that can fully express our gratitude. Thank you for believing in this dream, for your hard work, your loyalty, and the heart you poured into every shift.
“Through busy nights, difficult days, and unforgettable successes, you stood by us and treated this restaurant as if it were your own. We are endlessly proud of what we accomplished together and deeply grateful for every one of you.”
The Spaghetti Arms is closing its sit-in restaurant(Image: Spaghetti Arms Facebook)
“To our customers, thank you for giving us the privilege of serving you. Thank you for every reservation, every recommendation, every kind word, every celebration, and every moment you chose to spend with us. Your support carried us through the years and helped turn strangers into friends and customers into family.”
They added: “As we prepare to close this chapter, we are feeling every emotion imaginable—sadness, gratitude, pride, and love. While the doors may close, the memories, friendships, and community we built together will remain with us forever.
“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for allowing us to be part of your lives and your stories. We will never forget the people who made this place so special.”
However, the owners added that “all is not lost” and that the hatch they run alongside the restaurant will continue to operate on the same street.
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