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Novelli at City Quays, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Novelli at City Quays

4.1
4.1
248 Reviews
£25 and under
European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Novelli at City Quays is a stylish Mediterranean and French influenced brasserie. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Situated right along the River Lagan, with a stunning outdoor terrace, Novelli's is the perfect setting to sit back, relax and allow the world to pass you by.

Only a 15 minute walk from the SSE arena, with nearby car parking, its the perfect base to stop off at before your concert or event.

Bon appetite!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, French, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    028 9531 3180
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Belfast
  • Cross street
    Part of the AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 248 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Novelli at City Quays offers stunning views and a "lovely atmosphere" that guests enjoy. The lamb and steak dishes get high praise, with some diners highlighting "amazing value for money." While service can be slow, the staff is often described as "excellent" and attentive, enhancing the dining experience.

248 Reviews
  1. Darryl

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Appalling food and value , 5 frozen Thai prawns as starter with two stale croutons. Steak was nice but 5 baby potatoes with little slits in them are not hassleback potatoes. Fish main tiny and tasteless Drinks took forever to arrive Had a bad feeling when we walked in as its hotel restaurant and that very rarely works well. Being honest a decent chef in Training could have written the menu nothing of any note or creativity on it. Suppose Jean Christophe is only there for the money however if he can stand over that food franchise or not he should be ashamed !!! No manager on duty no one in charge, Had to ask twice for main course. Would not recommend.

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  2. Aiga

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We made a booking online and requested a table by the window and away from kids - thank you, this was taken into consideration. We ordered a medium rare steak and a risotto. The steak was served completely rare and we had to send it back. The other steak was good however because it was the second one and cooked in a hurry, it was not rested well enough. The waitress did not bring any cutlery with the steak so we had to wait for a few minutes. The risotto was good, perhaps a bit too much seasoning was added. Overall the visit was just OK.

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  3. Rachel

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Table and chairs were dirty. Hummus had the consistency of and tasted like congealed gravy. Our first waiter forgot we were there. The other waiter who took over was friendly. The candle was taken from our table whilst we were still eating in preparation for breakfast. Predictable mushroom risotto for plant based diners. I ordered the roasted cauliflower and asked for it without the duck egg. I make better myself. The rest of the food was okay but not great. We definitely wouldn't eat here again.

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  4. Martine

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fantastic and the quality of the food was excellent. The surprise dessert for my son’s birthday was an unexpected surprise. A little pricey but a very enjoyable night.

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  5. Raymond

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We form an opinion of a restaurant by looking through the window or if possible a photo online .Has it got comfortable seating (not a hard wooden type seats) and here has it with a nice space between tables with white napkins provided also Christmes crackers too ,no glass breaking racket of loud music ,yes moderate background music which certainly isnt intrusive. Normal comfortable temperature. Very pleasant helpful courteous staff. Menu,could have a little more choice. This is a modern restaurant without fuss and last but not least washrooms as they should be ,pristene.

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  6. Graham

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really top quality food and service - no complaints from a table of 6

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  7. Allyson

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, service and atmosphere overlooking the water.

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  8. Ramona

    N. Ireland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal was lovely & great value only fault we had to ask for soup spoons also our bread rolls were frozen

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  9. Trevor

    N. Ireland

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    No atmosphere given that its christmas. Even though I confirmed we had one coeliac when booking and again when ordering I still received wheaten bread. The cheese board was very poor with more ham than cheese. We were £20 over charged which I had to point out. Staff were not attentive throughout the meal and only remembered the xmas crackers after we had sat down. Everything we got was over priced Overall a very forgettable experience.

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  10. Martin

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for Dinner , nice ambience and great food . Friendly Waitress and very attentive. Great if you staying around the Titanic Center

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Novelli at City Quays is rated 4.1 stars by 248 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Novelli at City Quays

Harbour, Donegall Quay, Belfast, Co. Antrim BT1 3FE

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Part of the AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast
  • Neighborhood
    Belfast
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, French, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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