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Novelli at City Quays, Belfast, Co. Antrim

Novelli at City Quays

4.0
4
48 Reviews
£25 and under
European
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!

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2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

Experiences

  • Date Night

    £25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at our Romantic Riverside Restaurant for our fabulous Date Night offer. 3 Courses, 2 People, 1 Bottle of Wine. Enjoy your selection from our Prix Fixe menu with your choice of Red, White or Bubbles and relax in the capable hands of our Skilled Culinary Team and Expert Waiters

What 48 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northern Ireland

    Good for business meals

  • Northern Ireland

    Good for business meals

  • Northern Ireland

    Romantic

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Good for business meals

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Good for business meals

  • Belfast/Antrim

    Romantic

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  1. DerekF

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We had a very enjoyable meal. The waiting staff were very pleasant, even though they couldn't find our booking and I had to show them on my phone. We thought it was very good value for money. Quite a large starter and then we both had the burger. I would not normally eat a burger, but decided to give it a go because of where we were. It was huge, well filled and delicious. The creme brulee was yum and a very nice bottle of red wine. All in all, very good value for money.
  2. RobertK

    N. Ireland

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Staff were great. Buffet starter and dessert let it down slightly, but overall good and a nice setting.
  3. markc

    Worcestershire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Very enjoyable meal with other half I had the steak & wife had stout pie from the fixed price menu both starters & mains arrived freshly cooked to order & lovely & hot. Pepper sauce one of the nicest I have tasted
  4. MichaelG

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Brilliant main course and dessert Starters very poor and far too large. Service and staff very good
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Munster

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    We booked as a anniversary dinner we got complementary glasses of Prosecco to start so we were very hopeful for the meal , our order was taken by a lovely young girl she was really chatty and looked after us well. Starters and appetiser were really nice ,Unfortunately for the mains there was some issues the steak was cold and the garlic butter had a layer as it was also cold I completely understand that things like that happen sometimes or mistakes so just stayed quiet. During the middle of the mains the fire alarm went off in the hotel and we had to leave our meal midway through when we came back around 5 minutes or so our meal was stone cold I asked a waiter to heat it up and when it came back it was cold for the second time. Food was re-plated and my old mushrooms were put back on the plate ,I would never expect a new steak or anything but maybe some fresh mushrooms would have been nice by then we were a little bit frustrated. We then got deserts which were really delicious!. Really had high hopes but a little bit disappointed with the food and some of the service . We spent €100 which we found a bit expensive for the dining we got . Maybe it was just a bad day but disappointing
  6. donaldm

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    We were disappointed with our visit to the restaurant. Everything started well but they just could not seem to get the orders right. We had a table of 6. Mains were wrong one steak not cooked as requested. Still waiting for one chips despite asking 3 times. 2 ordered deserts and found them inedible. The team were apologetic but not so sure how sincere it was. They did give us a token discount. We didn’t make a big thing of it. I would add the mains for the most part were ok. But not we certainly would not recommend.
  7. SteveH

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favourite restaurant and have always had a fantastic experience every time we visit, staff are just brilliant and the food is excellent and cooked to perfection ,
  8. JoanneM

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely meal in beautiful surroundings overlooking the water. Will definitely return.
  9. NicholaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great view Relaxing atmosphere Michael on service was excellent. Food lovely. We went for Belfast restaurant week deal. So great value for money. Would definitely go back
  10. AdamM

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Magnificent food, incredible value for money and lovely service with a beautiful view. Superb.
  11. CanMan

    Cork

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Disappointing experience. Service was very slow. We were sat for over 20minutes before food order was taken. Restaurant got very busy as there was a concert in the arena, although they should have planned for this. Staff were pleasant, just very busy. Food was poor enough. 10oz pork chop was actually about half the advertised size and very overcooked. Would choose better options elsewhere.
  12. AlanM

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good food and service. Pleasant room but slightly on the cool side
  13. Mustangsally

    N. Ireland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Lovely evening. Great spot. Would recommend especially for a summers evening on the deck!
  14. Catherine

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and delicious food!
  15. IreneC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely table by the window. Good food and service and appreciated the live music.
  16. ElizabethO

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food was absolutely beautiful. Large restaurant area in the AC Marriott hotel
  17. JulieB

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The host and servers were efficient yet friendly and extremely helpful around gluten free options for me. The date night menu is exceptional value and every one of our 3 courses were delicious. It was a lovely location looking over the water and convenient to the odessey where we were at a show.
  18. CarolR

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Decided to book due to very limited availability for restaurants in the area on a Monday evening. Actually glad we ended up here as the food and service, and overall value for money was very good. Party of 3 of us, we had variations on the Prix Fixe menus with additional breads/oil/balsamic table sharer (fabulous quality) All of our meals were incredibly well cooked, nicely presented and were good value for money. The Beef Cheek and Guinness pie was lovely (more like a pot pie as it just has a top crust) and the chicken half was beautifully moist with very nice vegetables and a sauce. The restaurant was relatively busy, but had a lovely quiet ambience, the staff were all very good - lovely level of attention, but not overpowering. I would go again as a first choice next time rather than an 'all that was available'
  19. PaulM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had 5 kids in tow, everything was perfect with food, service etc
  20. OpenTable Diner

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience5
    The service was very slow . They were taking too long to bring even table water
  21. MariusF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    A nice lunch in a very clean restaurant. Not many customers so quiet. Right in the river so nice outlook.
  22. NigelM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First class service and the food was absolutely amazing. 5* Next time were in Belfast we will be going here for sure.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I don't regret making a reservation, such delicious food!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Made us feel special on that night
  25. ConorM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good value with date night menu, excellent main of beef cheek.
  26. TerenceB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A surprise visit to Belfast for a concert and we had a pre meal at Novellis. Service was excellent and reasonably priced and quick. We had a slight misunderstanding regarding the price of our meal which should have included free wine but it was amended without any fuss. Certainly value for money and worth the 4 Stars all round
  27. GwenF

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Excellent and friendly service. Food was of a high quality. We were very satisfied with our experience.
  28. AngelaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful food, very helpful and friendly staff and lovely environment
  29. darbie

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very nice restaurant with lovely river views, the food was great with many choices, service also very good as was the value, we will definitely make a return visit when in Belfast again ☺️
  30. Leagem

    Sligo

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall1food2service2ambience3
    Overall my friend and I were very disappointed with the experience. We were giving a jug of water and no glasses.. when our food order was taken we weren’t offered a drink. It then took 50mins for the starter to arrive. However they were very nice. Then we came to the main courses. My main order hadn’t even gone through so I had to then have something totally different. To what I wanted. However the food I did eventually get was delicious. We were offered and given complimentary drinks and the staff were very apologetic which did make a difference. But overall it did put a dampener on the experience.
  31. FIONAS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Food served cold or lukewarm at best. Meals small so additional side orders needed. Chips overcooked and also cold? Charged for coffee, although thought free as part of the 2 courses special deal. So very expensive for non exciting food non exciting staff in a pleasant location.
  32. JaneR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Enjoyed our meal but we felt it was very expensive for what we got. Small portions with no sides. 2 courses for £40. Staff who served us were lovely and we got our food very quickly which was great.
  33. ElizabethM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    First time dining here, food was very very good though less curry spice n fish batter would have been preferred. Staff attended all needs and changed table as low sun was blinding us. Would suggest some clear signs outside on the Quay side to direct customer on foot to entry door is necessary we observed and we also found it tricky to locate door as we walked from waterfront and no sign to point to entrance location. We would return as we enjoyed the atmosphere and food was delicious.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    Very disappointed. Took my work team out for Christmas lunch. Table booked for 115pm. Arrived a little early hopping table you we ready as it was hard to book. Restaurant very quiet, no reason for it the be hard to book. Sat for 35 mins before and order was taken and had to ask for it to be taken. Ordered from the set Christmas menu as we thought that would be quicker. Just over 1 hour before starts arrived. Wasn’t anything difficult that required much cooking. 25 mins before main course arrived. Christmas diner and Cod order. Both dishes ok. Turkey dinner very large compared to Cod. Turkey a little dry but overall good quality ok. Only one drink order taken thorough. People at the table had to go looking for staff to get another drink. Asked for the bill after main course. I had to go looking for someone to let me pay it. Total 2 and 1/4 hours in the restaurant. Very disappointed with the service and speed. I missed a meeting for it as I could not be rude and get up and leave plus I was paying. I can understand it’s harder at this time of year but the place was empty and for £30 for 2 course I expect better. Would not come back.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    lovely staff and lovely food x
  36. andreao

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Booked for 8pm. Not seated until 8.30pm. The brucsetta was rock hard and tasted of onion. The main was lovely. The dessert was just ok. In total the dinner took 2.5hours to have. It was so slow.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    Nice setting but busy and service was slow but food great
  38. Andrew

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Food was very bland - service wasn’t great either
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went for the date night special. Really good food, really good value. Also our server Hannah was phenomenal. She mentioned that she was on placement so she can't have been working there too long but she went out of her way to ensure we had a great evening.
  40. RuiZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The waiters are very nice.We sit beside the river and it’s beautiful out of the window. The food is ok for me,a little bit light, but it’s healthy for the body. Anyways, I like the eating environment.

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  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
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    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Novelli at City Quays is rated 4 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
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

  • 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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