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Nova Ristorante

3.4 (48 reviews)
ModeratePizza, Italian, Salad
Closed • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Amy W.

My husband and I were driving aimlessly for dinner. It was a toss between African cuisine vs. Italian. We spotted this restaurant as we drove by. Apparently, this is the location where Pizza Nova all began. I've ordered the Salmon for the main, it was a thick cut of salmon and the garlic went well with it. Shrimp Fra Diavolo Sautéed jumbo shrimp in your choice of spicy tomato garlic sauce or mild garlic butter. 14 The shrimp were butterfly but tasted very bitter, I am not sure if there were too much wine added or what happened to it. I didn't enjoy it. The service was very pleasant, the waitress was helpful when we asked for suggestions which made the dining experience more relaxed. Overall not bad..

Veal sandwich with Mediterranean salad
Cin C.

This restaurant is located in a quiet strip mall not far from the Lawrence subway station. You will probably see the Pizza Nova sign before spotting this place right next to it. Simple italian fair in a bright and airy space. You can of course get pizza (really? Pizza Nova is right next door), but there are pastas, sandwiches and main meals to choose from. I got the veal sandwich with Mediterranean salad. Both were delicious and the portion size was enough for a dinner portion. Appreciated the good sauce to meat to bread ratio. Salad was fresh with plenty of olives!! Also, our server was really friendly and made sure we never needed anything. A solid dinner spot if you are in the area.

Oily gnocchi - tryina give me high cholesterol
Nilam M.

My girlfriend and I visited this restaurant because it had decent reviews. Turns out, the food was absolute shit. I got the seasonal special which was mozzarella stuffed gnocchi and it was literally dripping oil. The waiter eventually came back and I told him about the excessive oil in my meal. He whipped up another dish for me which was still oily (albeit not as much as the first dish). Service was dine. Food was shit, do not recommend.

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Karen K.

Located in a somewhat lack luster stretch of shops and restaurants, Nova Ristorante is likely the joint to have the cleanest and highest quality. That really doesn't say much, however, because it's being compared to the run-down takeout shops next to it. My party ordered a variety of pasta dishes: - Tuscan Pesto - Basilicata - Ravioli Rose - Duck Bolognese All were reasonably priced - that is, until we acknowledged the small portion size and the congruent flavour among all the dishes that screamed that it tasted like something pre-packaged and ''out of the box''. You also get a plate of small dinner rolls for free to start your meal. This is always appreciated to help one stave off their hunger, but be prepared to have whipped butter packages instead of whipped butter in a dish. This isn't usual, but it does enhance the fact that the restaurant is not high end and instead just a pleasant spot for lunch/dinner. My server, the awesome lady with pink hair, provided impeccable customer service though. She was prompt, engaging and checked up on us regularly. Kudos to her for bringing her positive energy to the table! Overall, if you're in the area, hit Nova up for lunch because its decor, service, and prices are still above what you may find elsewhere in the vicinity.

Timmy N.

Interesting to see Pizza Nova opening a restaurant to serve other Italian food. (Pizza Nova was right next door!) Our waitress was friendly but the restaurant seemed short-staffed. It wasn't busy on a Tuesday night. The appetizer came quickly but the waitress forgot our bread. Our orders also took some time to be ready, so we were really hungry. When the food came, we were all disappointed about the portions. The pasta was good, but just not enough, even for my friend who has the smallest appetite.

Daina P.

This restaurant is slightly hidden away beside Pizza Nova. It has a nice menu with many Italian options. They make their own pasta in house which is nice. I chose a vegetarian pasta. It had a nice sauce and a good amount of veggies. Overall I thought it was pretty good. I've had amazing pasta on a recent trip to Paris so compared to that, it wasn't the greatest. Service was really good. They also were very accommodating for allergies. The interior was nice. It's actually quite spacious inside, although it doesn't seem very big from the outside. It's pretty casual as well. Not very full for a weekday night either. I do think prices were slightly too high for the quality but otherwise pretty reasonable. I'd want to come back to try some of their other foods.

The Tuscan Spring: Zucchini and shrimp pasta
Anthony S.

Super impressed with this place! Ignore the fact that this restaurant is located in a somewhat dingy mall, because the food here is fantastic. The executive chef here prides himself with using only the freshest local ingredients and puts in a personal twist with traditional Italian recipes, and it shows. I got a chance last night to try their new Spring menu: 1. San Marino salad: Roasted asparagus, cherry tomatoes and romaine lettuce - A good starter 2. The Tuscan Spring: Zucchini noodles, cherry tomatoes, shrimp, garlic and olive oil - Absolutely loved the zucchini noodles. I think this will be a big hit with the low-carb crowd. 3. Amalfi: Spring lemon risotto with asparagus in a light cream sauce and black sesame - this was very yummy. Love the light crunchiness of the black sesame and the light lemon cream sauce was perfect with it. 4. Adriatic: Grilled veal chop with mashed parsnips and beets - they did a great job with the chop and it was tender and juicy. The sweet parsnip mash was great! 5. Sicilian Kiss: Home-made light orange mousse in a real orange shell - This dessert looks very pretty but personally I am not a fan of citrus peel, so it was just ok for me. We also tried items that were part of their regular menu: 6. Calamari Nova - I was very pleased that the calamari was fried perfectly (not chewy), and the breading was light. Yum! 7. Wild boar chop with roasted kale and turnip wedge - this was my favourite item of the night. The chop was very flavourful and tender. The roasted kale was a nice touch and it has almost a chip-like texture to it. Personally I would have like the kale cooked soft, but it was good nonetheless. 8. Shrimp Fra Diavolo: Sauteed jumbo shrimp with a touch of Italian chilli pepper and garlic. Yum! 9. Tiramisu - Very creamy and amazing! Yum! I was told that the restaurant started the whole fastfood Pizza Nova chain, but I am not sure why other reviewers would compare this to Pizza Nova since the food there is not even in the same league. The prices for what you get here is extremely reasonable (Premium items such as steak or boar chop are under $25), and it is possible to have a great affordable meal here. Overall, I loved my experience here at Nova Ristorante and would definitely come back!

Tuscan pizza
Sarans X.

There have been few places I have tried grilled calamari and this place just does it right. Grilled calamari stuffed with garlic, parmesan and parsley on a bed of roasted leeks and crrots- it was absolutely amazing especially with bread, the veggies were seasoned well. I would have preferred the calamari to been seared a little though. For main, I had the handmade ravioli with beef, the sauce had so much flavor and the beef was perfect, not mushy at all. My friend ordered the Tuscan pizza without the chicken, we know spinach and feta go together. We paid $16 for a small pizza which in my opinion isn't worth it so I wouldn't order it next time. For desert I ordered the chocolate royal cake- layer of white chocolate mousse, milk chocolate mousse and devils cake. It was pretty amazing especially a great choice if someone really loves chocolate. The tiramisu could use some alterations...too much cocoa powder had us gulping our water and the masrapone cheese could have been made a little creamy. The waitress was funny and witty, great energy and ambiance. Overall this was a great dinner.

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With out a doubt the best pizza in this area I've been ordering from the restaurant from years you have to try them !

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