Good food and great service We tried out Novelli at City Quays during our stay at the AC Hotel Belfast, the service was quite good, and the food was just perfect.

  A Waterfront Wow! Sun was shining, Belfast was buzzing for the "Big Weekend" so we decided to head down to the shorefront where it was "all happening". Very often in restaurants - there is a trade off -... Read more you either get the view you want or the food you want, but Novelli was to blow this theory out the water! Big warm welcome smiles on arrival - smiling with the eyes as well as the mouths. We were shown to our table overlooking the river, where we watched the world go by, people walking dogs, roller skating or pushing prams. Contemporary, light, airy surroundings added to the evening.

The staff were attentive without pestering and nothing was too much trouble. They were knowledgeable about the menu, eager to talk about the ingredients and confident in their recommendations. Wines were good also.

We had an aperatif, three courses with different wines, followed by coffee. The menu was to die for - a hybrid of traditional firm favourites with a twist (French Onion soup, with fennel, served with one giant crouton as a lid over the bowl). For my main course I had Lamb Tagine with couscous - so good! The desserts were works of art - if you could hold off from eating them for long enough to look at them! We did not feel rushed or pressured to order at any stage. It was a magical evening. Read less

  Best restaurant in belfast ! I went for dinner with my wife on saturday. We got seated in the outstanding Restaurant right at the window with the best view over the Harbour. i had the scallops and my wife the... Read more goatcheese for starter and couldnt be any better. Had then the Seabass and half chicken what was outstanding... We both had such an incredible night and felt so relaxed too... For us definetely the best Addition to Belfast!!!! Will definetely be back ... and have already highly recommended it as well... Read less

  Excellent Meal My wife and I ate here in January 2019 and were served by Stefania. We were both delighted with the service with a warm welcome and quick drinks order.

Food arrived soon after ordering. My... Read more wife’s goats cheese was delicious and my ravioli starter was moreish.

For mains my wife had the half chicken. It was excellent, moist and accompanied by excellent dophanise potatoes. I had the pork chop. It was soft but a little salty but tolerable.

Dessert my wife gad the ‘Jack in the Box’. Excellent. I had the Tarte Tatin. Fantastic. Highlight of the meal.

Really enjoyed our meal and would recommend. Read less

  Great Restaurant/Great Hotel I have had the good fortune to stay at the AC Hotel (Marriott) twice now for business since it opened in opened in April and thus dine at Novelli at City Quays. I visited once... Read more in early May and a second time the second week of July. Throughout both stays, it has been a pleasure and a true comfort to enjoy visiting Novelli.

Originally, I picked the AC Hotel because it is close to our Belfast office, and they keep American hours so we don't have a lot of choices most weeknights to go hunt for food, but I was pleasantly surprised by their delicious menu and even more friendly staff that it made my dining experience something to look forward to after a long day at the office.

The food at Novelli is Mediterranean inspired, but it has some staples like Fish and Chips or just a good steak if that's all you want . On my last visit, I really enjoy their Tapas offerings which were a real treat. They also just make a great burger with a bit of a french twist. I also can't forget to mention their excellent breakfast offerings. They have a nice breakfast buffet with your full Irish breakfast offerings and fresh fruits, yogurt and meats. It would also seem standard, but all of the food is a cut above your standard hotel breakfast. The staff will also make you eggs to your liking and a coffee. Also, I should mention, even if you're not in the mood to eat here, Novelli is a great spot for drinks. I can't think of a better place in Belfast to sit on the terrace and enjoy some drinks with friends.

While I found the staff to all be kind and courteous, I have to give a special shoutout to the Front of House at breakfast. I sadly misplaced his this review, but he was so friendly every morning it just started the day off right. And, I have to give a shoutout to a waitress Stefania for being so friendly and an all around great server. She never failed to have a smile on her face and didn't laugh at my ignorant American ways even when I would mispronounce all of the French items on the menu. She is great and deserves some kind of recognition.

I am not sure when/if my travels will take me back to Belfast, but if I have another chance I will happily dine here again. Read less

  Lunch Lovely lunch with my son home for Christmas and enjoyed chat with Billy. Am looking forward to visits in the future.

  Fantastic Food & Great Customer Service My partner and I recently dinned at Novelli Quays multiple times during our 3 night stay at The Marriott. The staff were amazing. The Front Of House team went above and beyond to ensure that... Read more our experience was lovely from start to finish.

I ordered from the Christmas specials menu and was absolutely delighted with the slow cooked beef, which I ordered several times throughout our stay. My partner ordered the fillet from the regular menu which was equally as delicious and cooked to perfection.

Compliments to the Chefs and the Front Of House staff for making our dining experiences exceptional.

I look forward to revisiting Novelli Quays the next time I am in Belfast and highly recommend this to anyone looking for food that is exceptionally accomplished and great value. Read less

  Outstanding- Michelin Star quality at affordable prices! We ate here on our first night in Belfast and were so impressed that we just had to visit again on our last evening before leaving! Every member of staff were so friendly and attentive,... Read more particularly Elessia. On our second visit we were lucky enough to meet Jean-Christophe Novelli who was working in the kitchen that very evening!!! The food was absolutely perfect, we genuinely thought it was Michelin Star. On the first night we both had the fish of the day and on our second visit we had Novelli’s Coq au Van, and Novelli’s half chicken (pictures below). For desert we had the delicious tarte titan. The restaurant also has a beautiful view of the Quay and Titanic Quarter. We couldn’t recommend this place enough, we will most certainly be back!! A must visit! Read less

  Turning a negative experience around My meal was quite different to the description in the menu and this was not notified to me in advance. When I mentioned this to the waiter, he spoke to the supervisor who apologised for... Read more the situation and told me that there would be no charge for it. He also made no charge for the cheese board which my friend and I had chosen.

The location and view were lovely and the staff very pleasant and professional. Read less