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Fontana, Holywood, County Down

Fontana

4.6
4.6
475 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary European

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2 people
20:00
Booked 4 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:30
  • 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Wine

Menu

2 Course 26.5 | 3 Course 32.5

Wednesday & Thursday- 3 Courses for 2 people inclusive of a select bottle of wine 79.5

    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

                                    £.5.5

                                    • 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

                                                Born Irish Whiskey, Coffee liqueur, Espresso, sugar syrup

                                                • Liquor Coffee£7.95

                                                  Irish, Royale, Baileys, Calypso

                                                  • The PB £10.95

                                                    Sheepdog Peanut Butter Whiskey, Kailua, Creme De Cacao, Espresso

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

                                                    A discretionary 10% service will be added to the bill

                                                      Last updated: 5 June 2024

                                                      What 475 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

                                                      Loved For

                                                      • 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.

                                                      475 Reviews

                                                      1. Claire

                                                        N. Ireland

                                                        1 review

                                                        5.0

                                                        1 review

                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Absolutely delicious meal, excellent service and so accommodating when we were in a hurry to get to a concert as well. 10/10!

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                                                      2. Stephen & Heather

                                                        London

                                                        7 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        7 reviews

                                                        Dined on 13 December 2024

                                                        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!!

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                                                      3. 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.

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                                                      4. 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.

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                                                      5. 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

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                                                      6. 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.

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                                                      7. 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!

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                                                      8. 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.

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                                                      9. 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.

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                                                      10. 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

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                                                      FAQs

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

                                                      Fontana is rated 4.6 stars by 475 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                      Make a booking

                                                      2 people
                                                      20:00
                                                      Booked 4 times today

                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                      Google Map for Fontana

                                                      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 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:30
                                                      • 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
                                                        Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Wine
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