Birthday dinner Went for a 40th celebration. Everyone had a great meal. French onion soup and coq au vin were highlights.

  Beautiful views with beautiful food! We had heard friends raving about Novelli's within the new AC hotel and just had to try it for ourselves. It was a fantastic meal with excellent service thoroughout. There were some amazing choices on... Read more the menu and the presentation was fantastic. We cannot wait to book an overnight stay to enjoy the full experience. Read less

  Amazing food and lovely service Incredible tasting food especially the catch of the day, a wide ranging menu for someone staying for 2 weeks at the hotel for work, and charming service from Simon, Billy and the whole team.

  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

  Superb combinations in the heart of Belfast This was our first visit to Novelli at the new AC Marriott hotel in Belfast and it won't be our last. Hotel restaurants can be hit or miss; Novelli has created a hit with superb... Read more flavours in contemporary Mediterranean cuisine. I'm sure the man himself isn't in the kitchen that often (although he had been there the week before our visit according to our helpful and polite waitress Stefania) but the chefs cooked each dish to perfection. We ate from the Prix Fixe menu ( two courses for £18 is good value, £24 for three) and generally followed the signature dishes. I did depart from the recommended onion soup to try the gnocchi and this was delicious- clearly made from scatch and stuffed with spinach, chilli and crab. The free-range organic ( I asked) chicken from the rotisserie is perfect; it would have benefitted from some sauce on the side but I can live with that. My colleague raved about the monkfish. The desserts were the highlight; Tarte tatin came straight from the Loire Valley and Tart au Citron was set off perfectly with raspberry sorbet. Wine was well priced for this standard of food in Belfast and coffee was hot and strong. The fantastic weather made the room look fabulous and added to a very enjoyable occasion. My only concern is that the place should have been packed; it was about two-thirds full on a Thursday night but quality food at this price is a rare find. Read less

  Breakfast with Billy! I've had breakfast here with work for 4 mornings now and since the very first day the service has been great. Billy has looked after us and kept the place remarkably tidy and is exceptionally... Read more efficient with attending to guests as they arrive. Each morning he would ask me where I would like to sit and have my coffee poured and on the table before I even got there. Total gent. Read less

  Great Breakfast Service! Wonderful breakfast selection and service! Billy was attentive and very helpful. Definitely recommend.

  Lunch on Terrace this time! Such a beautiful day, could only be dine outside, you cannot book but having spoken to the lovely Malak on the phone prior he did indeed set up table for us and I am glad... Read more of this because The Terrace filled up very quickly. One fish dish one chicken dish, the latter was just not good (being polite) it was rotisserie quarter of chicken in herbs, it was overcooked dry and plainly horrible. Obviously offered to have something else, but no thanks, will go straight in with the pudding, which did not disappoint, The Tart Tatin, is one of JPN's signature dishes, you have to wait 15 but that is grand and made up for the disaster of main course. Taken off the bill, but this is not always the point as I have said so many times. The wine list is a strange one, but the adviser chose well in a Spanish Albarino which was delightful, Just to say on the day the latter chose the better dish of beautifully cooked fish, never mind won't stop me going back, thanks Lisa for your last reply see you soon......:-) Read less

  Great meal and view at Novelli Called in on spec to check this new hotel's restaurant out. Fantastic setting at Lagan riverside with views of Titanic Centre and Odyssey. We were shown a great seat and staff were very attentive and... Read more professional. I ordered chicken from rotisserie and my wife chose something from the vegan menu. Yes, they have a vegan menu which is a rarity around here.

Atmosphere was very pleasant and laid back but there was plenty going on. Many restaurants these days are just too loud, cramped and busy for normal conversation, so was pleasant change not to have to shout

Meal was great and not that expensive. Will definitely return. Read less