Fontana

4.6

474 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary European

Make a booking

2 people

18 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups

Simple Food, Cooked Well, Enjoyed By All.
Fontana is a favorite in the neighborhood. Always serving the best of fresh local ingredients in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, Fontana is that perfect place for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
028 9039 7977
Website
https://fontanarestaurant.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Artur Fron

Location
61 High Street, Holywood, County Down BT18 9AE
Area
Holywood
Cross Street
High street and Shore road
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Holywood Train station
Additional
Gluten-free Options

What 474 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Northern Ireland
Healthy
Northern Ireland
Neighbourhood gem
Northern Ireland
Good for special occasions
Northern Ireland
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fontana delights with an elegant ambiance, "fantastic food," and "professional service." Guests rave about the "superb menu" and "excellent wine list." While some find the menu complex, the "great value" prix fixe and accommodating staff shine. Whether for a special occasion or a casual meal, Fontana offers a memorable dining experience.

474 Reviews

S
Stephen & Heather
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Fontana! Been there many times. A late lunch on Friday is a great way to start the weekend. Love the white tablecloths, nice art, friendly staff, and of course, the great food!!
Is this helpful?
M
Muriel
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had delicious food and very good service. I recommend the restaurant to anyone.
Is this helpful?
E
Edmund
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Good but not good enough for price or reputation. High price but not special quality. Starter of Cauliflower not warm/hot, risotto gloopy, panacotta firm and not enjoyable, wine was good.
Is this helpful?
R
Ron
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lunch (for 3) was very good: there was a choice of the regular lunch menu with both small and large plates or the fixed price menu. Although the latter was well-priced, we went for the regular as one of us wasn't particularly hungry. The Tonkatsu chicken, in particular was excellent. Desserts and espressos were very acceptable. The presentation: white tablecloths, quality napkins and sparkling glasses reflected the quality of Fontana ... in addition to the service-with-a-smile. Can recommend
Is this helpful?
K
Karen
N. Ireland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really nice peaceful place to go to chat and eat. Service very good. Food very good. I’d have liked it a tiny bit hotter by tasty, and really enjoyed it.
Is this helpful?
D
David
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, good service, very pleasant environment and value for money......27 years in business, must be doing something right!
Is this helpful?
X
XENOFON
Bedfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent, tasty and unique food . Friendly staff. Good service.
Is this helpful?
J
Jim
N. Ireland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another wonderful meal in Fontana. I have run out of superlatives for this restaurant. Everything about Fontana exudes class, from the amazing chefs, with their innovative menus, to Elaine and her lovely front of house staff. Don't take my word for it. Make a reservation and see (or should I say taste) for yourself. You won't be disappointed.
Is this helpful?
B
Brian
VIP
Monaco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good food well prepared with imagination. Needs to improve the wine list. Would go back no hesitation
Is this helpful?
J
John
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our food was delicious…..every course made with fresh ingredients, very well cooked and presented. The service was very efficient but friendly and overall the meal was good value. Will certainly return. The prix fixe represents great value midweek.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Fontana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 028 9039 7977.

Fontana is rated 4.6 stars by 474 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

18 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

61 High Street, Holywood, County Down BT18 9AE

Additional information

Cross Street
High street and Shore road
Area
Holywood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Holywood Train station
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Artur Fron
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
https://fontanarestaurant.co.uk/
Phone number
028 9039 7977

Fontana

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

2 Course 26.5 | 3 Course 32.5

WHILE YOU WAIT

Selection of olives£4.00

Radish, butter, salt£4.00

Goats cheese beignet £4.00

Black pepper beef & chorizo £4.00

Selection of breads, butter, dips £8.50

To Start

Soup, wheaten bread, butter

Ham hock, pistachio pave, cucumber gel, Pickled orange, pistachio dukkha

Heritage tomato, olive labneh, basil pearls, Kohlrabi

Fennel, chicory, Kohlrabi, hazelnuts, pickled shallot, Carlow sheep cheese

Mains

Catch of the week (see server)

Chicken breast, celeriac terrine, black sesame yogurt, cavolo Nero, charred asparagus

Orecchiette pasta, asparagus, oyster, Parmesan

Duck breast, radicchio, fig almonds, beetroot port gravy, rosemary polenta crisp

Desserts

Warm cinnamon apple crumble, vanilla ice cream

Mango cheesecake, fresh mango, mango sorbet

Young Buck blue cheese, biscuits, red onion & Medjool date compote

Sides

Simple mash

Triple cooked chips

Herb crushed baby potatoes

Local kale & tender stern, garlic & lemon butter

Mixed salad, mustard vinaigrette

AFTER DINNER DRINKS

Irish Espresso Martini £10.95

Liquor Coffee£7.95

The PB £10.95

All dishes may contain nuts, please advise your server of any allergies or intolerances.

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Fontana offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Fontana restaurant rated?

Is Fontana currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information