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Fontana Restaurant, Holywood, County Down

Fontana Restaurant

4.6
4.6
260 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary European
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

    028 9039 7977

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Michal Gabrysiak

  • Neighborhood

    Holywood

  • Cross street

    High street and Shore road

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    Holywood Train station

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wine

What 260 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northern Ireland

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Ireland

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Ireland

    Good for special occasions

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  1. RobsonD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Fontana provides good food and excellent service in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Enjoyed my evening.
  2. AlisonM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hadn’t been here in over twenty years, and was not disappointed.. food was amazing!
  3. davidb

    N. Ireland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sunday lunch for 4 people. excellent choice on menu and Good value for money in my view. service was excellent. my particular favourites was the ham hock terrine with some delicious pickles as a starter. The roast beef main was also excellent accompanied by a very nice bottle of primativo. Will be back soon!
  4. CarolineB

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    We have eaten in Fontana before and had a good experience but last night the service was very poor, we had to ask for menus and water and it was all very slow. Whilst the food was fantastic the portions were extremely small, especially since the bill came to more than £400 for 4 people. Disappointing unfortunately.
  5. MichaelS

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really great food and nice ambience, would go back for sure
  6. Berbla23

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Excellent food and service. Staff very friendly and accommodating.
  7. Bill

    N. Ireland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food always ahs great flavours and it didn't disappoint this time either. Service is very attentive and pleasant. Good value for money. A restaurant you want to revisit.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    N. Ireland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful food and service as always - Holywoods’s hidden gem!
  9. MazP

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as always
  10. OpenTable Diner

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great night out for dinner with friends. Food was excellent and brilliant service!
  11. Andrew

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Meats literally fall apart they are so well cooked and succulent. Staff are polite and efficient. Ambience was nice and not overally loud or cramped for a Saturday night.
  12. JKCGLI

    London

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a great restaurant with well cooked food. We had a 3-course meal for around £30. £5 supplement for steak. Our first outing to this restaurant and we are going back in the future.
  13. STEPHENC

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent staff Excellent atmosphere Excellent food Excellent in all areas !!
  14. SarahH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food with great service, loved the whole experience
  15. thomasd

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Everything was perfect my only complaint would be the potato portion was tiny . I hadn't eaten all day as I was saving myself for the meal I shared the beef filet and that was great but when it came to the potatoes nahhh for £128.00 for two and in comparison to the large amount of filet , the potato portion was barely visable
  16. SamA

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food does indeed live up to their recent Michelin best new restaurant award. Great presentation, excellent service, creative dishes. Some areas for them to think about - it felt a little noisier than I expected; the desserts were not to the same standard as starters (exquisite) and mains. The crème brûlée was not enhanced by the piped cream or coffee and the mille feuille pastry was not quite as it should be.
  17. CarolineS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first visit and we were very impressed from our arrival until we left. Really enjoyed the food. Service was excellent.
  18. AndrewM

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fontana deserves the title of the ‘Worlds Best Restaurant’. The food is ALWAYS consistently amazing, as is the choice on the menu. The food is also reasonably priced, considering Fontanas excellent reputation and now being in The Michelin Guide (very well deserved!) I simply couldn’t fault this place even if I was paid to - and that is the sentiment of my partner and family/friends as well.
  19. AndrewT

    N. Ireland

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food. Fresh and flavoursome. Well presented and hard to fault. Attentive but unobtrusive service.
  20. Freddyk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was so friendly and the food was first class.
  21. davidb

    N. Ireland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The cod wrapped in pancetta is outstanding so everyone should try it!
  22. SimonH

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time we had been and will 100% be back, everything was brilliant from the moment we stepped foot in the door. Highly recommended 👌
  23. Linda

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our Sunday lunch at Fontana. The service and food were excellent. We have eaten here a few times before and have always found the same high standard. Definitely worth trying.
  24. ColinF

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great Food
  25. OpenTable Diner

    N. Ireland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top class food and service! Was a lovey Sunday afternoon treat and will definitely return!
  26. WayneH

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Very good food, the interior needs a refurb but the food was excellent.
  27. Bobodada

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurant in Northern Ireland, very friendly staff, food was delicious (the beef was cooked perfectly !). We will definitely come back !
  28. OpenTable Diner

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Highly recommend
  29. JoanC

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    John Dorey and roast cod were fabulous! BlackBerry pannacotta was excellent too. This restaurant deserves its reputation for high class cuisine.
  30. BruceM

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Overall a very good meal - its a great spot - a little noisy at times but that was particular customers, & you cant do much about that (tho a great restaurant I was in once, had lighting that went very bright above the noisy table/s). Service & food first class, and only suggestion to improve the offering would be a better variety of gluten free desserts - a GF apple crumble would be fabulous as an alternative to the bland panna cotta or creme brulee which are fairly standard! AND NORMAL humans (non GF !!) have been known to actually eat and enjoy the GF made with corn flower options, so shouldn't go to waste.
  31. CatherineG

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Lovely lunch with 2 friends on Friday afternoon. Food was very good as always. Lovely attentive & friendly service.
  32. Jacquelinev

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Always great! The mid week special is exceptional value. Great for celebratory meal without the large price tag for a luxury meal.
  33. GordonH

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I had a thoroughly pleasant dinner at Fontana. The food was excellent, the service was attentive without being intrusive and the cost was reasonable,
  34. DEIRDREL

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Crisp white linen, excellent service and superb food make this a ' go to' restaurant for any occasion. Unbelievably good value for money.
  35. Michael

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Visited for Sunday Lunch. Only 5 tables taken so very quiet yet seated at a table at the entrance to the kitchen. Nice tables were left empty. Ordered Lamb but none left! With only 17 covers at the service??? Repetitive techno music on PA system totally out of character with the restaurant. We had to wait at least 25 mins between courses even when we were the only table left in the restaurant waiting for our desserts and coffee. Would hate to be there if it was busy. Not the fault of the waiting staff, the chefs were really slow but did seem to have time to chat away to themselves and other staff. Owner/Manager seemed oblivious or uninterested. I don't complain at the time as prefer to review restaurants initial offerings. Definitely wouldn't recommend this restaurant and won't be back.
  36. GordonD

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    Portion size has really dropped (starters and mains). Restaurant cutting too many corners- therefore it is sadly not what it used to be.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Very enjoyable
  38. JamesB

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Excellent meal and first class service. Very good choice of wine by the glass. We look forward to another visit.
  39. EilishC

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent tasting menu and staff very attentive to dietary requirements
  40. MartinM

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great restaurant! Casual (in a good way) and friendly service, delicious food, a great wine list and a lovely environment. And this was the Christmas menu! Looking forward to my next visit.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

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

Fontana Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 260 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Fontana Restaurant

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

  • 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

    Michal Gabrysiak

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wine

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