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

  Fantastic I happened to be here as I was booked for a show and they put me at the AC Marriott.

I have to say my entire trip was just delightful. The staff were more than... Read more accommodating on more than one occasion and made sure we were well looked after.

A huge thank you to Jim and his extremely hard working team in the kitchen.

Also a huge thank you to Michael and his incredible team front of house.

A great stay all round for us.

I hope to be back very soon!

Thank you

Christina Read less

  Style AND Substance Having had a couple of truly mediocre meals in Belfast hotel restaurants recently (the Great Room at the Merchant and the Seahorse at Grand Central), I wanted to share the absolutely lovely dining experience that... Read more I enjoyed at Novelli City Quays in the AC by Marriott last Sunday night (14 October 2018).

I was meeting one of my girlfriends for dinner for a long over due catch-up and having heard good reports about Novelli City Quays decided to give it a whirl.

We weren’t disappointed when our taxi dropped us off at this sparkly, cool and shiny new hotel right on the waterfront and the layout of the sophisticated dining space takes full advantage of the river frontage. We were given a big table overlooking the water which also had the benefit of a clear view of the kitchen and the pass where we observed the buzz of the chefs hard at work.

I had phoned ahead and ordered a bottle of fizz for us to kick-start our evening and this arrived promptly after the hostess guided us to our table in a great big champagne trug full of crushed ice. It was perfectly chilled and kick-started our evening off beautifully.

I really enjoy perusing menus and as my GF is vegetarian I had the advantage of studying the stand-alone vegan menu which which is extremely impressive.

I had the goat’s cheese starter whilst my companion had the wild mushroom tortellini. Both dishes were delicately presented and were delicious - the creamy goats cheese was complemented perfectly by the tart acidity of the accompanying beetroot jelly. I only managed to scrounge a little of the tortellini, but it tased superb and I fully intend to order it on my return visit.

For mains, my GF had the chick pea curry which looked smelled and tasted gorgeous. She is a really fussy, high-maint diner so it was a good sign when she finished the lot. A perfect choice for a chilly, autumn evening. I had the sea bass with cod cheeks and clam broth served with potato galette, spinach and salt-baked carrot. The fish was cooked to perfection, beautifully moist and flaky. As our eyes are way bigger than our bellies, we also ordered the twice-cooked chips and the Dauphinoise potatoes. These were both excellent and whilst we could never have finished the generous portions, I am glad we ordered them and sampled just how good they tasted.

My GF cried off pudding, but I soldiered on ordering the Gateau St Honore, a decadent French classic of puff and chow pastry, caramel and whipped cream. Wow! It was a delight. I want to go back just for that pudding.

Service throughout was top drawer. We had 2 very attentive and efficient waitresses looking after us - they also enjoyed a little “craic” with us during the meal which was really charming and prevented any stuffiness of stiffness table-side.

The evening with my GF was a blast - we had a great meal in what I absolutely consider to be the best hotel restaurant in Belfast. I’m already planning my second visit - mushroom tortellini, lamb rump and that St Honore (again)…

So thank you Novelli City Quays for turning a wee catch-up with a GF into a really glittering and sublime dining experience. Read less

  A fabulous new spot in Belfast Called in early on a Saturday evening to check out Belfast’s newest spot. The hotel itself is beautifully designed and feels modern and luxurious. It was a beautiful evening so I enjoyed a glass of... Read more French rose on the terrace, soaking in the stunning views over the harbour. Enjoyed myself so much that I ended up staying longer and indulging in a charcuterie board (best chorizo I have ever tasted - and local!!) and a glass of Malbec. All staff were charming and friendly despite being extremely busy! I will look forward to returning to the restaurant as the whole menu looks fabulous! Read less

  Sunday Dining I had read reviews in the media and decided to book a table for Sunday afternoon dinner. Myself and partner were warmly greeted and shown to our table which had a river view which we... Read more found relaxing. The menu was varied and it took a while to decide what we were going to eat. Food was delicious and well presented! Full marks to chefs and kitchen staff! We were not disappointed. Waiting staff were attentive and friendly. Would definitely recommend and will be back! Read less

  Fantastic hotel I cannot praise the staff at this restaurant enough . We were served by Billy who was an absaloute pleasure to deal with he was So helpful and chatted away for ages . The food... Read more was amazing too . If you are lucky enough to travel to this hotel/restaurant you will not be disappointed !! Read less

  Very nice We dined here on it's first Friday evening service and so we weren't sure how slick it was going to be but we couldn't fault it for friendliness and pleasant service. The menu whilst grand... Read more was a one page affair, however when you started to go through it the selection was pretty good. We ordered the burgers with the usual trimmings and could just about finish them, so you couldn't question the portion sizes. The restaurant can open up onto the North Promenade of the River Lagan, with terrific views over to the Titanic Centre and would be lovely spot to be out on during better weather. Definitely be back. Read less

  Better than expected hotel restaurant for breakfast and lunch Restaurant onsite at AC Hotel Belfast. Ate here a few times during my stay and have to say it is a nice option compared to most hotel restaurants mostly because it was fresh/good quality, but... Read more also because the staff were super friendly and welcoming. Starting with the substantial breakfast buffet which includes full English/Irish breakfast (sans puddings). The overnight oats were my fav as well as the fried eggs, tomato and beans. All you can eat as well as a pot of tea or coffee. Lunch options include a deal for soup of the day and full sandwich for about ten pounds. Can’t say enough about how welcoming the staff were (Billy and Andre were exceptional) and they sat you wherever you preferred (private area or by the windows with a view). They advertise a reasonably priced afternoon tea service but we didn’t get to try during our stay. 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