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Elegant,  cosy  romantic dining in Holywood.  - Fontana, Holywood, County Down

Fontana

4.6 (497)
£26 to £40
Contemporary European
61 High Street, Holywood, County Down BT18 9AE

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Simple Food, Cooked Well, Enjoyed By All.
Fontana is a favorite in the neighborhood. Always serving the best of fresh local ingredients in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, Fontana is that perfect place for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Hartnett
  • Neighborhood
    Holywood
  • Cross street
    High street and Shore road
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Holywood Train station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Beer Tasting and Small Plates

    £57.50 per person

    May 7, 2025 only
    Join us for an exciting evening of beer and food tasting in collaboration with Our Brewery by Get 'Er Brewed and share in some mindful indulgence. Our Head Chef Michael has created an exquisite menu of small plates to pair with the incredible selection of beers from Our Brewery by Get' Er Brewed. At Fontana we have a passion for new trends, local suppliers and creating a diverse and delicious dining experience. We were blown away by the creations of Our Brewery and wanted to share our curiosity with our clients.

What 497 people are saying

Fontana reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Overall

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Food

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Service

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Ireland

    Best Value

  • Northern Ireland

    Good for business meals

  • Northern Ireland

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Ireland

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Ireland

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fontana is a culinary gem in Holywood, celebrated for its "exceptional" food quality and "superb" presentation. Guests praise the "attentive" service and "lovely" ambience, with a diverse menu and wine list. Diners appreciate the "excellent" value of the prix fixe menu and the restaurant's consistency over the years.

497 Reviews
  1. John

    N. Ireland6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Two menus both at reasonable price . Good selections on both . I took the soup and hake which I couldn’t fault and my wife chose orzo to start and venison for mains which were excellent . Service was attentive and pleasant . I think the ambience could be improved but otherwise 5 stars .

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  2. Peter

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great 3 course pre fixe with bottle of wine and quality food.

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  3. Tom

    N. Ireland11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a group of 3 friends catching up over dinner. The atmosphere and environment is casual but elegant and very conducive to conversation. Needless to say the dishes were exceptional. We all had different main courses and each was exceptional. The staff are fantastic , the choices great. Once again Fontana hits the high notes!

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  4. Andrew

    N. Ireland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Fontana is always out of this world. Delicious. We love the place

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  5. George

    N. Ireland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food quality excellent with good choice on menu. Service was good with staff attentive as required.

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  6. Stewart VIP

    Manchester7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fontana has sorted their kitchen travails and the new team are back to their best. Food excellent.

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  7. Clare

    N. Ireland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal! Service also excellent, food was very tasty!

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  8. Lyndsey

    N. Ireland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The venison starter was really tasty. We had a lovely meal and will definitely go back soon.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    N. Ireland1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Starters were lovely but main steak had a lot of gristle and fish dish was very small for price...bit disappointed on decore and toilet accessories...expected a lot more for the reputation.

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  10. StephenM VIP

    N. Ireland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful meal in Fontana. Every course was beautiful and our service from Rachael was outstanding

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FAQs

Fontana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 028 9039 7977.

Fontana is rated 4.6 stars by 497 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Fontana

61 High Street, Holywood, County Down BT18 9AE

Additional information

  • Cross street
    High street and Shore road
  • Neighborhood
    Holywood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Holywood Train station
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Hartnett
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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