Fontana

4.6

486 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary European

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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 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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wine

Cocktails
The Bramble£10.95
Jawbox Small Batch Gin, Cassis Liqueur, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Blackberries
Coconut Margarita£10.95
Corralejo Blanco Tequila, Coconut Syrup, Lime Juice, Pinch Salt
Fontana Gimlet£10.95
Ukiyo Japanese Vodka, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Mint Leaves, Soda Water
French Martini£10.95
Ukiyo Japanese Vodka, Braemble, Lime Juice, Raspberries, Sugar Syrup, Pineapple Juice
Hollywood Sour£10.95
Kirker Shamrock Irish Whiskey, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Red Wine, Egg Whites
Sea Park£10.95
Ginato Pinot Grigio Gin, Orgeat Syrup, Lemon Juice, LBV Port
Lemon Tart Sling£10.95
Jawbox Small Batch Gin, Lemon Curd, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Soda Water
Spiced Apple Warmer£10.95
Kadoo Carnival Spiced Rum, Disaronno, Sugar Syrup, Apple Juice

Spirits

Spirits

Gin Library

Gin Library

Beer, Cider & Craft

Beer, Cider & Craft

Soft Drinks & Minerals

Soft Drinks & Minerals

Champagne/Prosecco

Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut
Champagne, France
- Glass£48.95
- 375ml£90.00
Ayala Brut Majeur£16.95
Champagne, France
- 375ml£74.95
Stello Prosecco£8.95
Veneto, Italy
- 375ml£32.95
Langlois Chateau Crémant de Loire Brut N.V.£44.95
Loire, France

White

Luvignac Picpoul De Pinet£8.25
Languedoc, France
- 250ml£11.00
- 750ml£30.95
Peth Wetz Estate Riesling£8.50
Rheinhessen, Germany
- 250ml£11.25
- 750ml£31.95
Stello Pinot Grigio£7.95
Veneto, Italy
- 250ml£10.60
- 750ml£29.95
La Maison Lilou Chardonnay£7.95
Languedoc, France
- 250ml£10.60
- 750ml£29.95
Mayday Island Sauvignon Blanc£9.00
Marlborough, New Zealand
- 250ml£12.00
- 750ml£33.95

Rosé

AIX Rosé£11.25
Provence, France
- 250ml£15.00
- 750ml£43.95
Trementi Italiano Rosado£7.95
Italy
- 250ml£10.60
- 750ml£29.95
Alasia Brachetto D’Aqui Rosé£33.95
Piedmonte, Italy (Semi-Sparkling / Sweet)

Red

Santa Estadea Crianza£7.95
Rioja, Spain
- 250ml£10.60
- 750ml£29.95
Les Jardins Divers Merlot, Mourvèdre£7.95
Languedoc, France
- 250ml£10.60
- 750ml£29.95
Peth Wetz Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir) (V)£9.50
Rheinhessen, Germany
- 250ml£12.80
- 750ml£35.95
Run By Rebels Malbec (V)£7.95
Languedoc, France
- 250ml£10.60
- 750ml£29.95
Zensa Primitivo (V)£7.95
Puglia, Italy
- 250ml£10.60
- 750ml£29.95

Dessert

Chateau Fleur D’Or Sauternes (375ml)£8.00
Bordeaux, France
- Bottle£35.95
Oliver Zeter 'Sweetheart' Sauvignon Blanc (500ml) (V)£7.50
Pfalz, Germany
- Bottle£34.95
Turkey Flat Pedro Ximenez (375ml)£13.50
Barossa Valley, Australia
- Bottle£65.00
Elysium Black Muscat£6.75
California, USA
- Bottle£29.95
Essencia Orange Muscat (375ml)£6.75
California, USA
- Bottle£29.95

White Wines

Luvignac Picpoul de Pinet
Languedoc, France
- 175ML£8.25
- 250ML£11.00
- 750ML£30.95
Genio Y Figura Albarino£39.95
Rias Baixas, Spain
Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis£55.95
Burgundy, France
False Bay Slow Chenin Blanc£27.95
Coastal Region, South Africa
Oliver Zeter Sauvignon Blanc Fume£62.95
Pfalz, Germany
Gomez Cruzado Blanco 2 Año£44.95
Rioja, Spain
La Maison Lilou Chardonnay
Languedoc, France
- 175ML£7.95
- 250ML£10.60
- 750ML£29.95
Mayday Island Sauvignon Blanc (V)
Marlborough, New Zealand
- 175ml£9.00
- 250ml£12.00
- 750ml£33.95
Peth Wetz Estate Riesling (V)
Rheinhessen, Germany
- 175ml£8.50
- 250ml£11.25
- 750ml£31.95
Xanadu Dr John Lagan Chardonnay (V)£38.95
Margaret River, Western Australia
Run By Rebels Viognier£28.95
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Chateau de Fontaine-Audon Sancerre£51.95
Loire, France
Cederberg Five Generations Chenin Blanc£74.95
Cederberg Mountains, South Africa
Stello Pinot Grigio (V)
Veneto, Italy
- 175ml£7.95
- 250ml£10.60
- 750ml£29.95
Zensa Fiano (V)£29.95
Puglia, Italy
Villa Nova Alvarinho (V)£34.95
Vinho Verde, Portugal
Buena Vista Carneros Chardonnay£72.95
California, USA

Red Wines

Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG£55.95
Tuscany, Italy
- 175ml£55.95
- 250ml
- 750ml
Cave de Tain 'Esprit de Granit' St. Joseph£61.95
Rhone, France (V)
Domaine Bernard Métrât Fleure 'La Roilette' Vieilles Vignes£44.95
Beaujolais, France
Chateau Haut Lagrange£54.95
Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux, France
Domaine des Tourelles Red£37.95
Bekaa Valley, Lebanon (V)
Les Jardins Divers Merlot, Mourvèdre£7.95
Languedoc, France
- 175ml£7.95
- 250ml£10.60
- 750ml£29.95
Boutinot 'Les Coteaux' Cotes Du Rhone Villages£32.95
Rhone, France (V)
Run By Rebels Malbec£7.95
Vallée de L'Aude, France (V)
- 175ml£7.95
- 250ml£10.60
- 750ml£29.95
Alpha Zeta Valpolicella Ripasso£38.95
Veneto, Italy (V)
Pedrera Monastrell£27.95
Jumilla, Spain (V)
Ontanon Reserva£42.95
Rioja, Spain
Peth Wetz Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir) (V)£35.95
Rheinhessen, Germany
- 175ml£9.50
- 250ml£12.80
Santa Estadea Crianza£29.95
Rioja, Spain
- 175ml£7.95
- 250ml£10.60
The Black Craft Shiraz£38.95
Barossa Valley, Australia
Zensa Primitivo (V)£29.95
Puglia, Italy
- 175ml£8.00
- 250ml£10.60
Xanadu Dr John Logan Cabernet Sauvignon (V)£38.95
Margaret River, Australia
Alain Micholet Nuits St George Vieilles Vignes£100.00
Burgundy, France
Buena Vista Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon£125.00
California, USA
Prunotto Barolo DOCG£90.00
Piedmont, Italy

Orange Wines

Zero-GMT Orange Wine (V)£39.95
Wagram, Austria

Dessert Cocktails

Irish Espresso Martini£10.95
Born Irish Whiskey, Coffee Liqueur, Shot of Espresso Sugar Syrup
The PB£10.95
Sheepdog Peanut Butter Whiskey, Kailua, Creme De Cacao Espresso
Gino D'Campo£10.95
Ginato Pinot Grigio Gin, Fresh Cream, Creme de Cacao (dark)

Whiskey / Bourbon - 35ml

Born Irish£4.95
Ireland
Bushmills£4.95
Ireland
Jameson£4.95
Ireland
Powers£4.95
Ireland
Bushmills Black Bush£5.50
Ireland
Bulleit Bourbon£6.00
Kentucky
Famous Grouse£5.00
Scotland
Bushmills, Single Malt 10yr£6.25
Ireland
Redbreast 12yr£11.95
Talisker 10yr Single Malt£11.95

Fortified Wines - 70ml

Churchill's Reserve Port£6.75
Douro Valley, Portugal
Churchill's White Port£6.95
Douro Valley, Portugal
Churchill's Late Bottled Vintage 2016£7.95
Douro Valley, Portugal
Churchill's 20 Year Old Tawny£13.95
Douro Valley, Portugal
Turkey Flat Pedro Ximenez£13.50
Barossa Valley, Australia

Liqueurs / Apéritif - 35ml

Amaretto Disaronno£4.50
Bailey's - 50ml£4.50
Benedictine£4.50
Campari - 50ml£4.50
Cointreau£4.50
Drambuie£5.25
Irish Mist£4.50
Limoncello£5.50
Tia Maria£4.50
Grand Marnier£6.50
Pimm's - 50ml£4.50
Sambuca£4.50

Sherry - 50ml

Heredad De Hidalgo La Gitana Manzanilla£5.50
Heredad De Hidalgo Oloroso£5.50
Heredad De Hidalgo Cream£5.50

Vermouth - 70ml

Martini, Blanco£3.65
Martini, Extra Dry£3.65
Martini, Rosso£3.65

Vodka - 35ml

Ketel One£5.55
40% | Holland
Grey Goose£6.25
40% | France
Ukiyo£5.95
40% | Japan

Rum - 35ml

Red Bonny Dark Rum£4.95
Kirk & Sweeney 12yr£6.95
Bacardi£5.50
Havana 3yr£5.95
Kracken Spiced£5.50
Kadoo Spiced£5.95

Tequila - 35ml

Corralejo Blanco£5.75

Brandy / Cognac - 35ml

Hennessy VS£6.00
Remy Martin VSOP£7.95
Chateau de Montifaud VS 5yr£9.00
Chateau de Montifaud XO 30yr Reserve£17.00

Gin - 35ml

Jawbox Small Batch£6.00
43% | N. Ireland
Jawbox Rhubarb & Ginger£5.00
20% | N. Ireland
Ginato Sicilian Lemon£6.00
43% | Italy
Ginato Pink Grapefruit£6.00
43% | Italy
Ginato Clementine£6.00
43% | Italy
Gunpowder£7.50
43% | Ireland
Ninth Wave£5.75
43% | N. Ireland
Shortcross£7.00
46% | N. Ireland
Hendrick's£6.00
40% | Scotland
Gordon's£5.50
37.5% | England
Bombay Sapphire£5.50
40% | England
Tanqueray£6.00
43.1% | England
Monkey 47£8.50
47% | Germany
Ukiyo Blossom£8.00
40% | Japan
Ukiyo Yuzu£8.00
40% | Japan

Non Alcoholic Aperitifs

Gordon's 0.0£5.50
England

CBD Infused Drinks

Trip Peach & Ginger£4.75
England
Elderflower & Mint£4.75
England
Basil & Mint£4.75
England

Beer

Belfast Lager£7.50
500ml
Maggies Leap IPA£7.50
500ml
Moretti£5.15
330ml
Peroni£5.15
330ml
Asahi£5.15
330ml
Guinness£5.15
440ml
Guinness 0.0£4.50
440ml
Heineken Alcohol Free£4.50
330ml

Cider

Tempted - Dry£6.95
500ml
Tempted - Sweet£6.95
500ml

Drinks

Acqua Panna Still Mineral Water£2.50
250ml/750ml
Acqua Panna Still Mineral Water£5.25
250ml/750ml
San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water£2.50
250ml/750ml
San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water£5.25
250ml/750ml
San Pellegrino Blood Orange / Lemon£2.95
330ml
Jamaica Ginger Beer£2.95
330ml
Coke / Diet Coke / Sprite£2.50
200ml
Fanta / Sprite Zero£2.50

Fever Tree

Elderflower Tonic Water£2.95
200ml
Naturally Light Tonic Water£2.95
200ml
Tonic Water£2.95
200ml
Ginger Ale£2.95
200ml
Soda Water£2.95
200ml

What 486 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
Best Overall
Northern Ireland
Best Food
Northern Ireland
Best Service
Northern Ireland
Best Value
Northern Ireland
Good for business meals
Northern Ireland
Neighborhood gem
Northern Ireland
Great for fine wines
Northern Ireland
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fontana is a delightful dining destination celebrated for its "outstanding food" and consistently "excellent service." Guests praise its "beautifully presented" dishes and varied menu, accommodating special dietary needs. The atmosphere is charming and relaxed, making it a favorite for special occasions. Many diners highlight it as a "fantastic restaurant" worth revisiting.

486 Reviews

J
Jim
N. Ireland7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fontana never fails to deliver and we've been regulars for more than ten years! The quality and presentation of the food is superb. An excellent, varied menu, including vegetarian options, and a comprehensive wine list. Staff are welcoming, friendly and helpful and the ambience is lovely. Fontana delivers a quality product. What's not to like?
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Joanne
N. Ireland1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious - staff attentive and helpful, great at suggesting wine pairings
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J
Joy
N. Ireland1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely welcome from chefs and staff. Very understanding of our elderly guest. Food was superb, lovely service and great ambience. The best meal and dining experience for ages! Would thoroughly recommend.
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Louise
N. Ireland1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening, food was exceptional and nicest glass of red ever had (Merlot). The gentleman who served us was so professional, staff are very well trained. We will be back without a doubt.
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Fiona VIP
N. Ireland9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time eating here, food and service was excellent will be back.
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Paul
Seattle6 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food excellent - service not as good as usual. Just slow and hard to get attention of waiting staff.
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Christian
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding. I had the prawn risotto followed by the steak and the tiramisu. All of these were very well cooked and presented, creating a very enjoyable meal. I will definitely be coming back.
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Martin
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great service, informal vibe, lovely ambience
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Ethan
N. Ireland1 review
5.0
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Prawn Risotto, Ribeye & Cinnamon Apple crumble.. all perfect without a single complaint. Malbec was also recommended and hit the spot. Great atmosphere and very accommodating staff. Will certainly return
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John
Singapore2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best restaurant in Holywood, was fantastic as usual !
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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 486 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

61 High Street, Holywood, County Down BT18 9AE

Additional information

Cross street
High street and Shore road
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wine

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

Fontana

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Wines

Wines

Cocktails

Cocktails

The Bramble£10.95

Coconut Margarita£10.95

Fontana Gimlet£10.95

French Martini£10.95

Hollywood Sour£10.95

Sea Park£10.95

Lemon Tart Sling£10.95

Spiced Apple Warmer£10.95

Spirits

Spirits

Gin Library

Gin Library

Beer, Cider & Craft

Beer, Cider & Craft

Soft Drinks & Minerals

Soft Drinks & Minerals

Champagne/Prosecco

Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut

Ayala Brut Majeur£16.95

Stello Prosecco£8.95

Langlois Chateau Crémant de Loire Brut N.V.£44.95

White

Luvignac Picpoul De Pinet£8.25

Peth Wetz Estate Riesling£8.50

Stello Pinot Grigio£7.95

La Maison Lilou Chardonnay£7.95

Mayday Island Sauvignon Blanc£9.00

Rosé

AIX Rosé£11.25

Trementi Italiano Rosado£7.95

Alasia Brachetto D’Aqui Rosé£33.95

Red

Santa Estadea Crianza£7.95

Les Jardins Divers Merlot, Mourvèdre£7.95

Peth Wetz Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir) (V)£9.50

Run By Rebels Malbec (V)£7.95

Zensa Primitivo (V)£7.95

Dessert

Chateau Fleur D’Or Sauternes (375ml)£8.00

Oliver Zeter 'Sweetheart' Sauvignon Blanc (500ml) (V)£7.50

Turkey Flat Pedro Ximenez (375ml)£13.50

Elysium Black Muscat£6.75

Essencia Orange Muscat (375ml)£6.75

White Wines

Luvignac Picpoul de Pinet

Genio Y Figura Albarino£39.95

Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis£55.95

False Bay Slow Chenin Blanc£27.95

Oliver Zeter Sauvignon Blanc Fume£62.95

Gomez Cruzado Blanco 2 Año£44.95

La Maison Lilou Chardonnay

Mayday Island Sauvignon Blanc (V)

Peth Wetz Estate Riesling (V)

Xanadu Dr John Lagan Chardonnay (V)£38.95

Run By Rebels Viognier£28.95

Chateau de Fontaine-Audon Sancerre£51.95

Cederberg Five Generations Chenin Blanc£74.95

Stello Pinot Grigio (V)

Zensa Fiano (V)£29.95

Villa Nova Alvarinho (V)£34.95

Buena Vista Carneros Chardonnay£72.95

Red Wines

Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG£55.95

Cave de Tain 'Esprit de Granit' St. Joseph£61.95

Domaine Bernard Métrât Fleure 'La Roilette' Vieilles Vignes£44.95

Chateau Haut Lagrange£54.95

Domaine des Tourelles Red£37.95

Les Jardins Divers Merlot, Mourvèdre£7.95

Boutinot 'Les Coteaux' Cotes Du Rhone Villages£32.95

Run By Rebels Malbec£7.95

Alpha Zeta Valpolicella Ripasso£38.95

Pedrera Monastrell£27.95