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Novitá - New York City Reviews List

Novitá - New York City

Novita is a vibrant 60-seat trattoria serving a seasonally inspired, modern Italian menu. Chef owner Marco Fregonese’s innovative take on classical, regional cooking begins with the finest, artisan ingredients and freshest, seasonal products. His distinctive light and flavorful dishes are pure and satisfying and perfectly complemented by a select list of wines from superb Italian specialty and boutique growers. Novita is located a few steps down from a quiet tree lined street in the Gramercy Park neighborhood. The setting is warm and elegant and the mood quintessentially Italian. In pleasant weather, sidewalk, alfresco dining is offered further adding to Novita’s year round appeal.
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162 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(162 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 162 reviews
5 stars
(61)
4 stars
(77)
3 stars
(18)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Noise Level
2.2 / 3
Energetic
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  • neighborhood gem(90)
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  • romantic(38)
  • special occasion(37)
  • great for lunch(27)
  • notable wine list(18)
Novitá - New York City Reviews List
Review 1 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/20/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"excellent meal. food was terrific. gaspaho with crab was delicious. pasta with lamb was creative and also delicious.
top notch food at a neighborhood restaurant.
consistently good; two years have passed since my last visit to Novita. Still very good!"
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fan of Novita from California

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Friends in Sacramento recommended Novita to us and we already recommended it to our friends. Enjoyed the evening."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I've dined at Novita often over many years and never been disappointed. The food is glorious, the service is professional. The restaurant has no decor, and tables are jammed uncomfortably close together in a tight space, but who cares when the food is so consistently top-notch?"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Perfect for Mother's Day

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Tip-top service, great food! Made our family Mother's Day outing perfect!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We Love Novita

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We have been to Novita previously and found the food to be excellent as is the service. The drawback is that the rstaurant is small and noisy but the food makes it worth the trip."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Remains excellent

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We went on a Saturday night after making online reservations. We were seated immediately. Service was friendly and dependable throughout the meal. The food was exceptional. This was my third time there as an occasional visitor to NYC; it did not disappoint. I will return on my next trip to the City."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

cap the noise

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Dined on 5/07/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"the noise level was so bad, we had to shout our food & drink orders to the waiter. noise always a deterrent
to a total "good" experience when dining here.
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Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 8 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Pricey but nothing special

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Competent but lacklustre and unimaginative. Seemed to be mostly well heeled locals, which I guess we are too, but we found the whole experience a little stale and boring. Nothing to really make it stand out amongst so many similar institutions in NYC"
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 9 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Too Salty

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Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The appetizer was very disappointing, but the entrees were all very good, but too salty!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
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Review 10 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very Good Italian

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Went for a late dinner. Very friendly and professional service. Relatively traditional Italian food very well prepared. The pastas were excellent! My pasta with pesto was the best I've had in a long while!! I wish this place was in my neighborhood. Highly recommended."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2002
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Review 11 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Like to eat here early because

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Like to eat here early because the small room gets very noisy come 7:30. Fantastic bread and bread sticks. Enjoy their pasta so much that never get around to trying the main course options."
Dined on 04/22/2013
 2001
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Lovely space with serene atmosphere

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Lovely space with serene atmosphere and delicious food. Small and intimate and cozy."
Dined on 04/16/2013
 2002
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Review 13 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Have dined at Novita often

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Have dined at Novita often over many years and have never been disappointed. The food is consistently wonderful, the service is solicitous. Novita has two faults: Decor is minimal, and tables are too close together for comfort. But the restaurant's kitchen redeems everything."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Calamari salad with rucola,

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Calamari salad with rucola, beans and avocado was excellent. Had pappardelle with lamb ragu and porcini mushroom as first course. Outstanding. Could have eaten two orders of that. Veal osso bucco was well prepared and very tasty. Had an extra side of asparagus au gratin which was delicious. Gelato desert was a disappoint: skimpy and poor presented. Will go back for the lamb ragu!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 15 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

we were greeted in a friendly

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"we were greeted in a friendly manner and told our table would be "a few minutes" the maitre d' went to check on the availability of the table he marked on his computer. after 10 minutes it became obvious that the table he earmarked for us was not about to become vacant. He then led us to a table for four that had been available since we arrived. The service was attentive. an ordered bottle of wine appeared quickly. A special request for breadsticks, which were absent from the bread basket, were found and presented, a pleasant surprise. The mixed green salad with tomatoes was crisp and fresh. we ordered the peppered tuna which came with a lemon sauce and asparagus rare which was prepared perfectly,"
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful Service, and food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Wonderful Service, and food is always consistently delicious."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 17 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great restauraunt - adding

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great restauraunt - adding this one to the list!"
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 18 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food and service.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Excellent food and service. A little pricey but well worth it for quality food in significant portions. Perfect for a celebratory lunch or when you're aiming to impress a client."
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Have enjoyed Novita in past

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Have enjoyed Novita in past but less impressed this visit. The menu has changed and my favorites are gone, lamb chops for one. Will not return too fast."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2010
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Review 20 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

First Time Diners become Converts

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Always a pleasure to introduce
first time diners to Novita sharing the
ever successful menu: Novita's
home-made rosemary bread sticks, delicate
Zucchini florets baked with ricotta then
completed with prosciutto,savory tagliatelle lamb ragout.
Book end the evening with coffee and a perfect portion of Profiterole
to share; gathering final chocolate and gelato drippings
with Novita's home made Biscotti.
"
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dinner was superb. Wine list

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Dinner was superb.
Wine list was very good.
Dessert was spectacular.
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Dined on 03/13/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 23 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Novita's food and service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Novita's food and service are so good that the uninspired decor and cramped seating are irrelevant. In a city that offer an abundance of great Italian restaurants, Novita is among the best."
Dined on 03/10/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 24 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great spot for lunch in Flatiron

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food and service at Novita are terrific. This is one of my new favorite haunts for lunch in the Flatiron District."
Dined on 03/06/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 25 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was terrific and

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was terrific and its a nice upscale place...Twice I had tried to order a bottle of wine from their list and both times they didn't have the bottles. However , they did have nice wines by the glass..Otherwise I will definitely go back!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 26 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Way too Cramped, tables and

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Way too Cramped, tables and chairs much too close to each other, very uncomfortable"
Dined on 03/03/2013
 2010
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Review 27 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This gem of a restaurant still

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This gem of a restaurant still consistently delivers the highest quality Haut-Italian after many years in this lovely Gramercy Park location. Highly recommended."
Dined on 01/31/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good but quite pricy

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was very good as always, service superior -- there when you want them, not when you don't. Wine choice is very limited is my biggest complaint. Also quite pricy. $200 for lunch with a shared appetizer is a bit much for business lunch."
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Novita is a neighborhood spot

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Novita is a neighborhood spot that always delivers a terrific dining experience."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 30 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our group of 6 arrived at

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our group of 6 arrived at 6:15 and didn't leave until after 9 pm! Staff was very attentive."
Dined on 02/24/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 31 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Lovely!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I live in the neighborhood and have always wanted to try Novita. I'm so glad I did! My boyfriend and I were seated immediately for our 6:00 reservation by a friendly host. The decor was formal, yet intimate and welcoming. The service was great. We were just grabbing a bite before meeting friends and only ordered pasta. It was was home made and delicious and our waiter steered us toward a nice, but reasonably priced wine. It was a great experience overall and I highly recommend Novita!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

food - well prepared, appropriate

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"food - well prepared, appropriate portions and quite tasty. wonderfully sized dining room. attentive but not intrusive service."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 33 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Give your review a title

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Absolutely amazing pasta! Always have some good specials. Great wine list. Very romantic Italian restaurant. My neighborhood favorite!"
Dined on 01/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

well prepared pastas, but

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"well prepared pastas, but tables are very closely spaced, even by Manhattan standards"
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 35 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

The dishes we tried were a

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The dishes we tried were a mixed bag. The pasta dishes were very good, but one of our appetizers, funghi ripieni came stuffed with rubbery, overcooked shrimp. Wine by the glass was on the menu and we were happy we tried the very decent house red. We very much liked the mille foglie. Perhaps it was just plain luck - or the lack of it - that we got this waiter who was acted as if he were doing us a favor by attending to the 2 of us, and the only smile we saw on his face was when he saw how much of a tip we left for them. The restaurant could use better ventilation as it started to get too warm a few minutes after we sat down."
Dined on 02/06/2013
 2013
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Review 36 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I've been eating there for

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I've been eating there for several years and never had less than a wonderful meal. I'm a fan of French restaurants, known for their great cooking, but Novita competes with the best I've ever dined in."
Dined on 02/05/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 37 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wont go Wrong!!!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very Surprised as how pleased I was. Wasnt expecting much but the Dover Sole special was incredibly tasty. Great experience start to finish.."
Dined on 02/05/2013
 2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 38 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I had the special with baby

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"I had the special with baby lamb chops, and my husband had the lobster special. We both concurred that our dishes were just average. Our waiter was not very pleasant,just very apathetic."
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2013
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Review 39 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service and food were just

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Service and food were just excellent. Probably the very best place for lunch in the area"
Dined on 01/31/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 40 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

great food!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food and service is always amazing here. The monk fish with fresh seafood and the tunu sushi roll are both my favorites"
Dined on 01/31/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 41 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food. Intimate dining

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great food. Intimate dining room that can feel a bit consuming at moments and our server was slightly abrasive. Still a solid experience and the food was very good."
Dined on 01/30/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 42 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Wonderful menu, attentive

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wonderful menu, attentive service, and reasonable prices. Black ink pasta was yummy!"
Dined on 01/28/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 43 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This restaurant never disappoints

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This restaurant never disappoints - always great food and service."
Dined on 01/23/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 44 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a great meal at Novita.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had a great meal at Novita. Both of us had salad, fish, and shared a Tiramisu. Salad was very fresh, fish was excellent, and Tiramisu was home made. Service was great until it got busy around 8:30pm."
Dined on 01/23/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 45 for Novitá - New York City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great little restaurant, service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great little restaurant, service and food was excellent."
Dined on 01/21/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Novitá - New York City
Based on the average of (117) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
10 out of 10 recommend this product
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Noise Level
2.2 / 3
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