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Fontana

61A Hight Street, Holywood Bt18, Northern Ireland
02890809908
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Ranked #10 of 22 restaurants in Holywood
Price range: $8 - $50
Cuisines: Irish, Seafood, Eclectic, Californian
Good for: Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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48 reviews from our community

78% Recommend
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Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Fantastic restaurant with service to match! The food was superb with a modern twist. We will be back!

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

I do not like to run a place down or write bad reviews but I feel so strongly about this one I have to do it!! The bad: Horrendously overpriced for what you get. VERY Small portions on huge plates. 3 courses for £19.50 menu very limited. Noise from kitchen and chefs distracting and unappreciated (in particular hearing one chef... More

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Holywood, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

We were welcomed warmly in the smart and quirky Fontana. A chilled glass of Pino Grigio was enjoyed as we made our choice. The menu had changed to a selected 6 or 7 courses which could be ordered in large or small sizes. There was an ample choice. I went for the salmon. Wow slightly spicey and delicious. Very filling... More

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Ibiza, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We couldn't get a table at our restaurant of choice and were directed across the road to the Fontana, what a stroke of luck for us. A truly delicious lunch for all of us including my baby granddaughter, wonderful service with a great head waiter. I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good food, beautifully laid table and excellent... More

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ColleenFontana, Owner at Fontana, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thanks for taking time to comment so favourably on your visit to Fontana. We love seeing families in the room & it's great to hear all generations in yours were happy customers. I love when on holiday finding that special unexpected place & we're pleased we became yours! More

Belfast, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We have been regular guests at Fontana for 5 years and we continue to enjoy it's ambience of warm welcome from the staff and friendly service The menu offers a choice of fresh produce and an interesting combination of taste We recommend a visit you will not be disappointed The consistent standard of provision of delicious food and excellent service... More

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ColleenFontana, Owner at Fontana, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thanks so much for your review, the team are delighted with your wonderful comments, we are pleased that we've been serving you for 5 years & hope to continue to do so with more interesting & fresh new dishes! You expressed a wonder why Michelin hasn't rated us & I'm pleased to let you know that they have been very... More

Belfast, United Kingdom
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76 reviews 76 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Wow! Excellent food beautifully presented in great surroundings but at a fantastic price for the 'supper menu'. We had a nice welcome and got a great table, we had a look at the a la carte menu but decided to go for the incredible value on the 'restricted' supper menu (£19.50 for 3 courses). The choices were restricted, but we... More

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Belfast
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26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Just back from lunch earlier today and a first time visit to this restaurant. After a long walk around Helen's Bay we were ready for food and instead of basic pub grub decided to go a bit more 'upmarket'. The room itself up a flight of stairs was bright and well laid out with white linen tablecloths on nice roomy... More

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Fuengirola, Spain
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21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

We eat out every week and are not easily pleased (we like to think discerning rather than fussy!). This was our 1st visit and while the choices on the A La Carte menu were tempting the 3 courses for £19 was more so. The choice was limited but quality was superb. No sign of the quality being impacted by the... More

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ColleenFontana, Owner at Fontana, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Now that's a compliment Davmunster the discerning;-)) Glad we made you that happy & thanks a bunch for such positive feed back! warm regards, Colleen More

Holywood, , United Kingdom
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

Went out last night for my husband's birthday. Had avoided Fontana although we live in Holywood, really because it used to be too pricey but they had set 3 course menu for £19 and it really was the most beautiful food. Service fantastic and the setting was as lovely as ever. Will definitely be back!

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ColleenFontana, Owner at Fontana, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thanks so much Heather! it's wonderful to hear that we made your hubby's birthday a memorable one! Best regards, Colleen More

Belfast, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

I can't count how many times I have eaten with friends at Fontana - easily a FIRM FAVOURITE! The food is always seasonal and locally sourced, I love how Colleen favours more artisan producers with unusual varieties of veg, herbs, leaves, fruit, cheese and wine which consistently make up a large part of the fare, so there is always a... More

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