Excellent meal and fabulous service This was our second visit to Novellis and it didn’t disappoint. Normally I am not a fan of hotel restaurants, as they can be very hit and miss. All four of us were delighted with... Read more our choices for starters, main courses and desserts. The meats were all cooked to perfection and the squid was cooked to perfection also.

While I am usually a fan of starters over desserts, this is the only restaurant where I believe the desserts are the stars of the show!!

Our waitress, Stefania, was fantastic - attentive, polite, friendly, helpful and couldn’t do enough for us. She is an asset to this restaurant!

I’m sure we will be back again 🙂 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

  Just keeps getting better! Decided to return here for my Aunt's birthday. Safe to say it just went above and beyond the call of good service and beat the expectatations I had got from my last meal here. The... Read more service was super friendly and welcoming. I went with the Pan seared scallops that had a beautiful taste to them. My main was poached turbot that was cooked to perfection with a flavour filled aftertaste . Desert was as usual brilliant going with my all time favorite brulee. A great evening! Thanks again guys! Read less

  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

  DINNING AT NOVELLI Restaurant. My partner Billy and I had a change of plan's. So we decided to dine at Novelli for starters we both had the Onion soup which was delicious. Both main meals a half chicken and... Read more a sugar pork were very tasty to finish off we had the tarte tatin which was to die for. As for all the staff I met they were all very pleasant and helpful. And we would recommend that you give it a go. We will return. 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

  Wonderful We had dinner here on Saturday night. Food was fantastic everyone of us enjoyed our meals. Very relaxed atmosphere. Staff were all great especially the lovely Stefania who was extremely helpful with her recommendations for... Read more desert and one of us ordered the cheese board which she picked the cheese and wine for. Read less

  Lovely birthday dinner celebration This was our second visit in six months.

We were three couples with the ladies all celebrating February birthdays.

Table booked for 7pm and I had mentioned the birthdays on the online booking.

We booked for the 321... Read more offer - three courses and a bottle of wine for two people £50.

We arrived and seated with menus promptly.

Stefania was our waitress and she was really excellent.

Explained the different courses and took our orders, always with a smile.

The food was fabulous - first courses included French onion soup, corn dale chorizo, and mushroom ravioli.

Our mains included chicken (signature dish), tuna nicoise, and flat iron steaks (no extra supplements).

Desserts included tarte tatin (signature dish), limoncello posset - all excellent.

The house wines were blends and really good.

And all for £55 per couple including 10% service.

The restaurant was busy but we weren’t rushed at all.

Beautiful views of Belfast at night from the glass walls.

Highly recommended - we will be back again. Read less

  Great Service Stopped here for dinner after work and was not disappointed. The menu was choice was great and the service was very quick with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The staff were very helpful and the... Read more food was delicious. Will defintely be back and would recommend to anyone. Read less