Hidden Gem I took my mum out for her birthday here to show her the improvements in the Belfast Quay area. This hotel and restaurant have only been open a couple of weeks but the decor, food... Read more and staff were all superb (especially our knowledgeable waitress Stefania). The view of the Titanic Centre from our table was beautiful.

We were rather fortunate to have visited the restaurant when Jean-Christophe Novelli was there. He was exceptionally warm and welcoming and even decorated a birthday plate for my mum who was equally chuffed and surprised. Read less

  Fine dining at mid-priced hotel We ate at this restaurant after a full day of walking, followed by a bus tour of Belfast. Highly impressive was the quality of food. But, the cost of the hotel for the evening is... Read more more on a budget, whereas this restaurant is priced more on a fine dining scale. Read less

  Jean-Christophe Novello Demo and Meal What a great evening with Jean-Christophe Novelli and all the fabulous staff of the AC Marriott Hotel restaurant, Novello at City Quay. Throughly entertained and looked after by Marie and Stefania during this highly enjoyable... Read more evening. We would throughly recommend this restaurant as our food was presented beautifully, tasted great and was of the highest standard. The food demonstrations during the evening by Jean-Christophe were both informative and entertaining and it was so kind and considerate of him to spend time socialising with everyone and personally sign his cook books and aprons. Thank you to all the team, a great night out.

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  Lunch 29/12 Visited today for lunch with the family and the experience was nothing short of outstanding.

My wife and I shared the charcuterie sharing platter to start and then my wife had steak and I had the... Read more catch of the day (John Dory) and both tasted outstanding. Our daughter had the fish bites from the children’s menu which was fresh, huge and devoured!

Our waiter was Billy who is an absolute credit to the restaurant and had an excellent manner with all. It was on his recommendation that we followed our lunch with the tarte-tatin which was one of the tastiest we have tasted. There was another member of staff who took our drinks and food order (cant remember his name) and he also is a credit to you.

Will definitely be back!! Read less

  A Waterfront Wow! Sun was shining, Belfast was buzzing for the "Big Weekend" so we decided to head down to the shorefront where it was "all happening". Very often in restaurants - there is a trade off -... Read more you either get the view you want or the food you want, but Novelli was to blow this theory out the water! Big warm welcome smiles on arrival - smiling with the eyes as well as the mouths. We were shown to our table overlooking the river, where we watched the world go by, people walking dogs, roller skating or pushing prams. Contemporary, light, airy surroundings added to the evening.

The staff were attentive without pestering and nothing was too much trouble. They were knowledgeable about the menu, eager to talk about the ingredients and confident in their recommendations. Wines were good also.

We had an aperatif, three courses with different wines, followed by coffee. The menu was to die for - a hybrid of traditional firm favourites with a twist (French Onion soup, with fennel, served with one giant crouton as a lid over the bowl). For my main course I had Lamb Tagine with couscous - so good! The desserts were works of art - if you could hold off from eating them for long enough to look at them! We did not feel rushed or pressured to order at any stage. It was a magical evening. Read less

  LUNCH Went for lunch today my 2nd visit to Novelli at City Quays I was not disappointed with the food still on high standards. Mairead who served our table was very pleasant and inventive. Plus all... Read more the staff we met were very friendly. We will be back again. Read less

  Breakfast The burcher muesli is phenomenal, my mom liked it so much she had to ask for the receipe! Billy was kind enough to get a breakdown of the ingredients for her.

  Awesome Team at an awesome hotel. I booked at the AC Hotel thinking it was the new grand hotel. While I was initially disappointed I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel and in particular the Novelli restaurant. The Team were very... Read more attentive and courteous and always remembered me and my name. Billy in particular was a spectacular waiter paying appropriate attention attention to the table without hovering. He made great breakfast and dinner recommendations and was prompt and polite. Sincere thanks Billy for a fab experience. Read less

  Great Restaurant/Great Hotel I have had the good fortune to stay at the AC Hotel (Marriott) twice now for business since it opened in opened in April and thus dine at Novelli at City Quays. I visited once... Read more in early May and a second time the second week of July. Throughout both stays, it has been a pleasure and a true comfort to enjoy visiting Novelli.

Originally, I picked the AC Hotel because it is close to our Belfast office, and they keep American hours so we don't have a lot of choices most weeknights to go hunt for food, but I was pleasantly surprised by their delicious menu and even more friendly staff that it made my dining experience something to look forward to after a long day at the office.

The food at Novelli is Mediterranean inspired, but it has some staples like Fish and Chips or just a good steak if that's all you want . On my last visit, I really enjoy their Tapas offerings which were a real treat. They also just make a great burger with a bit of a french twist. I also can't forget to mention their excellent breakfast offerings. They have a nice breakfast buffet with your full Irish breakfast offerings and fresh fruits, yogurt and meats. It would also seem standard, but all of the food is a cut above your standard hotel breakfast. The staff will also make you eggs to your liking and a coffee. Also, I should mention, even if you're not in the mood to eat here, Novelli is a great spot for drinks. I can't think of a better place in Belfast to sit on the terrace and enjoy some drinks with friends.

While I found the staff to all be kind and courteous, I have to give a special shoutout to the Front of House at breakfast. I sadly misplaced his this review, but he was so friendly every morning it just started the day off right. And, I have to give a shoutout to a waitress Stefania for being so friendly and an all around great server. She never failed to have a smile on her face and didn't laugh at my ignorant American ways even when I would mispronounce all of the French items on the menu. She is great and deserves some kind of recognition.

I am not sure when/if my travels will take me back to Belfast, but if I have another chance I will happily dine here again. Read less