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Nove Italian Bistro Reviews List

Nove Italian Bistro

We at Nove restaurant are committed to our guests in every aspect of our business. We use the freshest and finest ingredients in all of our dishes and boast a professional and friendly staff. The restaurant is set in a city-like atmosphere and we are currently in the midst of expanding and tripling our dining space. Come join us for any family affair and we will be sure to make it memorable.
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54 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
(54 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 54 reviews
5 stars
(34)
4 stars
(12)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Noise Level
2 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(34)
  • neighborhood gem(33)
  • romantic(33)
  • fit for foodies(22)
  • good for groups(20)
  • notable wine list(20)
Nove Italian Bistro Reviews List
Review 1 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 2/14/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Good spot for a romantic and/or special occasion. Went on Valentine's day so it was very loud and crowded but food was excellent and wine list was wonderful!"
Dined on 2/14/2013
Special Features: romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great even on a holiday

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Went for Mother's Day and even though a selective menu, the food was remarkable. We had a group of 9 and our waiter and wait staff was very attentive. The end our waiter kinda disappeared but all in all every time I have been to No e the food is amazing. Try it!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Beautiful Experience

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A phenomenal dining experience!! My server, Shayne is not only professional and courteous but a real gem to work with. He is a wonderful asset to Nove. The food is perfect in every sense and is prepared properly. Kudos to the Chef in the kitchen who actually takes pride in his creations!!! I also have to say for a Mothers Day - the tables were seated properly and no one was lingering around waiting for tables to free up - actually made a major restaurant holiday a beautiful experience!! Thank you for a wonderful day!!!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

This my first time at the

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This my first time at the restaurant. I took my boyfriend there for our anniversary. We tried several appetizers and each had an entree. We enjoyed our food and the dessert was just okay. I had the fried bananas. I have had better. The pasta dishes were different than what we were used to. The restaurant has a romantic feel to it which we enjoyed. Would return."
Dined on 04/28/2013
 2010
Special Features: romantic
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Review 5 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Beautiful restaurant, delicious

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Beautiful restaurant, delicious food, great service, very accommodating! We will absolutely dine there again."
Dined on 04/17/2013
 2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food and service were

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"The food and service were both wonderful. We took my parents there for their anniversary and the experience was outstanding. I ordered the veal milanese and it was extremely tender. My parents both ordered the grouper and for a pair who is extremely picky, they loved. I highly recommend the fried banana for dessert."
Dined on 04/07/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 7 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Italian

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food and Service were FABULOUS."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
+1point
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Review 8 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I simply loved the place,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I simply loved the place, it was cozy, warm and romantic. The Lentil & Orzo soup was to die for. Overall totally amazing. Highly recommend it."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great in st is

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
"Nice spot, for. Romance or to be seen"
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Have returned several times.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Have returned several times. Everything about rest. is lovely, from the ambiance,service(very friendly staff) to the delicious food.
When we arrived rest.was fairly empty since it was only 6:30 but by the time we left at around 8 it was jumping.
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Dined on 04/04/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food and service were great.

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 and service were great. Price was high but worth it."
Dined on 03/27/2013
 2006
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 12 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food preparation and presentation

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food preparation and presentation were excellant. The service did not compare to the food. It was very difficult to get the service staff's attention, we needed to request replacemet forks serval times during the meal."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food options, loved

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great food options, loved the fried polenta with honey infused ricotta. I do however wished they had a drink menu, I love having options while I'm out to eat."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Very disappointing

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Very crowded . Tables too close together. Long wait for table even with reservations. Ran out of menus had to wait for that too !!Was very disappointed ."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2007
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

excellent food. great service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
"excellent food. great service right to the end
then a brawl outside - associated with another establishment , no Nove
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Dined on 03/15/2013
 2011
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 16 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of the Best on SI and in NYC

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We were back at Nove Sat night, party of 6. As always, the food and service were excellent. Mike is the consummate host, and Hugo who remembers everyone's order without writing any of it down, is one of the best waiters in all of NYC. We had a 7:45 reservation, had a quick drink at the bar and were seated. The special linguine and lump crab (should put in on the regular menu guys) as well as the tuna were delicious. The other selections were also top drawer. Chef Gentile is a master. Our group had a wonderful time with the new player piano music in the background. Next thing we knew it was almost midnight, the evening flew by. Definitely a neighborhood gem."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a wonderful experience

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We had a wonderful experience at Nove.. The food was out of this world. The service was superb."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 18 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Service, Service, Service!!!!!

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"For starters, in my opinion service trumps all. The service at Nove was not attentive and inadequate!!! I do not like being ignored!! My wife and I sat there with plates and platters in our faces for over 10 to 15 min after finishing our dishes before some one decided to clear the table for each coarse. We never even got a chance to have dessert or coffee because by the time we finished our entree and some one came over it was too late, I was in no mood to stay!!!! The food itself was good but nothing to write home about!!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2013
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Review 19 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Another great trip to Nove

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Another great trip to Nove. The service is on point and very knowledgable of the dishes. They recommended the smoked Arctic Char with artichoke sauce special and it didn't disappoint. It's a little pricey compared to some other places, but well worth it. The food, ambiance, service are all top notch. I'd highly recommend it and will be back."
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best that Staten Island has

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Best that Staten Island has to offer!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food excellent, service attentive,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Food excellent, service attentive, nice quiet dining. Would definitely return"
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 22 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It made my V-day very special

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"It made my V-day very special for my girlfriend and I. Great food, great staff, and a great ambiance."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Not a pleasant experience

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"food descriptions on menu sounded great, but we were let down with the actual meal from the cesear salad, minestrone soup, to the entrees which we had packed up "to go" after waiting 45 minutes. Other diners who arrived after us were being served. The wild cod special of the evening smelled unappetizing when we opened the package at home and decided to dispose of it. Waiter Carlos and Maitre D were very apologetic. Won't be going there again. Perhaps the chef was too overwhelmed with the busy evening and forgot the seasonings? Also, made reservation thru Open Table and this restaurant had zero reward points."
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2012
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Review 24 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

You must try this!!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Absolutley one of the best italian restaurants that I have ever been too. The food was fabulous!!!"
Dined on 01/29/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Nove Italian Bistro
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great for celebrations or

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great for celebrations or just a night out. Food, service and ambiance are all first rate."
Dined on 01/19/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Nove Italian Bistro
Based on the average of (29) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Noise Level
1.9 / 3
Moderate