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I wanted Novita to be more impressive than it was.. the restaurant is very cramped and not much room between tables. That's not a deal breaker for me, but the bus boys were constantly hovering over the table, yet our waiter was never anywhere to be found. Now onto the food.. we split the stuffed zucchinis for an appetizer and they were very bland. My sister got the stuffed chicken which came out dry, but still flavorful. My mom's dish was the best of the night. The braised beef gnocchi. The gnocchi themselves were super soft but the sauce was rich and flavorful with lots of chunks of meat. I got the carbonara, it was good but nothing special. And it appeared to be more of an American version made with cream and butter. Overall just an ok experience.
We wanted to get an elevated dining experience so we decided to spontaneously try this restaurant while we were walking by. You walk down some steps into this very calm restaurant. It was busy but we were seated right away. We ordered the black in pasta and truffle Kobe beef dish which was very interesting but not exactly mind-blowing. Overall, I think this is a decent place for a dinner date
My, my, my, this experience was divine. There is something so authentic about this restaurant. The staff treat you like family here. Gennaro got to know all the tables and was a class act to have around you start our night off. The wait staff here is attentive and does not let you feel forgotten. The restaurant is tight but it did not feel as though you were directly on top of the table next to you. And might I add, they were packed! To start I had an espresso martini and it was delicious. Perfectly strong and tasty. For the table, we ordered the Insalata di carciofini. It came with artichoke, mushrooms, celery, greens and parmigiano shavings. It was dressed in olive oil and the flavors mixed so well together. I never like celery, but it works so well in this dish! My dish was the Paglia e fieno alla bolognese. The pasta was fresh, the meat sauce was to die for and I loved that you could see the tomatoes in the sauce. It was very authentically done. I loved every bite. We finished with the tiramisu which was topped with cocoa powder. A delicious way to end the night! Special thanks to the wait staff and I wanted to shout out Anthony. He was great. I would highly recommend it here!
Upon walking in, they had curtains, possibly for privacy or to keep out the cold for winter. We had made a reservation and were seated promptly. We were seated in a back room, so it was very private. The rest of the restaurant looked very beautiful and peaceful as well. Our waiter allowed us to go over rhe menu and then went over the specials for the night. Initially we had an idea of what we wanted, but that changed as soon as we heard the specials. We ordered the buffalo mozzarella with cherry tomatoes as our appetizer. I am a huge fan of buffalo mozzarella, so I already had high expectations, and they absolutely delivered. The mozzarella was creamy on the inside and had the perfect amount of salt that paired with the freshness of the tomatoes. It was a very refreshing dish to start our meal. They also provided bread, as well as breadsticks and have olive oil, salt, and pepper at the table to make some dipping oil. The bread was very good, nice soft inside with a rougher outside, and the bread sticks were amazingly crunchy. For our main dishes we got the gnocchi ragu/shirt rib and the truffle pasta - both specials. The gnocchi was unlike any gnocchi I have had. It was a perfect balance between fluffy with a bite. The meat was very tender and paired well with the gnocchi. I believe it also had tomatoes which cut through the savory dish. The truffle pasta was better than expected. Often times, I feel like truffle dishes can be overbearing, but this one was light and allowed you to taste the pasta, sauce, and truffle together, rather than a strong truffle flavor overbearing the other ingredients. The pasta was perfectly al dente and 1000% made in house/fresh. The cream sauce was light, and although I was incredibly full, I didn't feel weighed down like a normal cream sauce can make you feel. For dessert, we had the gelato affogato. If you're a fan of affogato in general, definitely order it. The espresso was had a strong full flavor and balanced well with the sweet ice cream. Overall, I would highly recommend it for a date night or overall nice night out. The ambience was great, the staff was very kind, and the food was unbelievable.
A cozy spot in the Flatiron district with very good Italian food. Service was quick , wine selection was great , food was spot on and they offered a variety of desserts . This was a family outing to celebrate a work promotion. Make reservations as it's small dining room and a popular haunt too. To name what we picked for appetizers and entrees Crab cake with mango - tender meat well constructed patty with generous portions of crab meat . Mango relish on the side complemented it perfectly Zucchini blossom with prosciutto - deep fried delicates blossoms was crispy slightly sweet balanced by the the salty edge of prosciutto Spaghetti with lobster and crab meat - oooo double flavor and double the goodness ... was irresistible Spaghettini Neri Ai Frutti Di Mare - seafood galore a must try for pescatarians Gramigna Alla Carbonara - No workaround, the real deal Carbonara Spaghetti with Truffle butter and fresh white truffle - my o my ... white truffle explodes in every bite . Truffle lovers look no further - must try Ravioli Di Spinaci Con Mozzarella Di Bufala - simple elegant green ravioli - won't go wrong.. We had a sumptuous dinner and skipped dessert as there was Tom cruises favorite Coconut cake waiting for us at home specially baked by our nephew.. what a delightful way to end a memorable evening. Novità is a tiny gem in the ocean of NYC restaurants. Try it and you will be a regular.
Had dinner here while in NYC-- lovely atmosphere. I am giving it 3 stars because our entrees were wonderful- great flavor and perfect size! However, the service was less than desirable- our server came over to take our order- then basically never came back- thank goodness for the bus boy- he brought us balsamic for the mozzarella- it was cheese and tomatoes- with a little pea greens- nothing else- no seasoning, no olive oil, no balsamic... I also desired parmesan for my entree- again the bus boy came over and provided it. The server came by as I got up to use the restroom and asked about dessert- Very disappointing for a place that had flavorful entrees. Would not go back as there are many other options in NYC.
Cozy vibes and lovely old school Italian restaurant. Great dirty martinis, appetizers, pasta and service. We ate the Kobe beef carpaccio, insalata di carciofini, bolognese pasta and strozzapretti al pesto. Everything was delicious.
Went there for girls night. Drinks were pretty good. Really like the cosmos but was not a fan of the French martini. They also had a DJ. We sat at the bar and the service was pretty good. The food was amazing. Would definitely recommend.
I was in New York over the weekend and had called the AMEX concierge to recommend an italian restaurant. This was one of the recommendations and without looking at the reviews, we came here Saturday night. We were sat right away, the server was attentive at first, but as soon as our food was brought, he was no longer attentive to our table. Not once, but twice he went around to ask every table how they were doing/ how was their meal except our table. At one point, he was looking at the front of the room (we were seated at the back wall by the wine) and was scratching the back of his head with a pen. The food was great, Chardonnay was great, but would not recommend if it was only based on the service.
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3 months ago
One of my favorite and quaint Italian restaurants in NYC! Tucked away on 22nd in the Gramercy Park area, the service is always attentive and friendly. Great for a business lunch to date night. Their salmon salad and truffle pasta hit the spot at a recent business lunch. Highly recommend! read more
3 months ago
We went to dinner for our Mom's birthday trip to NYC. The ambience is classy, though a bit tight on the space. We were a party of 7. The service was timely and the food was well prepared. read more
1 month ago
I wanted Novita to be more impressive than it was.. the restaurant is very cramped and not much room between tables. That's not a deal breaker for me, but the bus boys were constantly hovering over the table, yet our waiter was never anywhere to be found. Now onto the food.. we split the stuffed zucchinis for an appetizer and they were very bland. My sister got the stuffed chicken which came out dry, but still flavorful. My mom's dish was the best of the night. The braised beef gnocchi. The gnocchi themselves were super soft but the sauce was rich and flavorful with lots of chunks of meat. I got the carbonara, it was good but nothing special. And it appeared to be more of an American version made with cream and butter. Overall just an ok experience. read more
We wanted to get an elevated dining experience so we decided to spontaneously try this restaurant while we were walking by. You walk down some steps into this very calm restaurant. It was busy but we were seated right away. We ordered the black in pasta and truffle Kobe beef dish which was very interesting but not exactly mind-blowing. Overall, I think this is a decent place for a dinner date read more
My, my, my, this experience was divine. There is something so authentic about this restaurant. The staff treat you like family here. Gennaro got to know all the tables and was a class act to have around you start our night off. The wait staff here is attentive and does not let you feel forgotten. The restaurant is tight but it did not feel as though you were directly on top of the table next to you. And might I add, they were packed! To start I had an espresso martini and it was delicious. Perfectly strong and tasty. For the table, we ordered the Insalata di carciofini. It came with artichoke, mushrooms, celery, greens and parmigiano shavings. It was dressed in olive oil and the flavors mixed so well together. I never like celery, but it works so well in this dish! My dish was the Paglia e fieno alla bolognese. The pasta was fresh, the meat sauce was to die for and I loved that you could see the tomatoes in the sauce. It was very authentically done. I loved every bite. We finished with the tiramisu which was topped with cocoa powder. A delicious way to end the night! Special thanks to the wait staff and I wanted to shout out Anthony. He was great. I would highly recommend it here! read more
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The food is amazing. The staff is so kind and the ambience is calming. My favorite was the fungi appetizer and the lobster pasta. Portions are also filling. Would come again read more
Upon walking in, they had curtains, possibly for privacy or to keep out the cold for winter. We had made a reservation and were seated promptly. We were seated in a back room, so it was very private. The rest of the restaurant looked very beautiful and peaceful as well. Our waiter allowed us to go over rhe menu and then went over the specials for the night. Initially we had an idea of what we wanted, but that changed as soon as we heard the specials. We ordered the buffalo mozzarella with cherry tomatoes as our appetizer. I am a huge fan of buffalo mozzarella, so I already had high expectations, and they absolutely delivered. The mozzarella was creamy on the inside and had the perfect amount of salt that paired with the freshness of the tomatoes. It was a very refreshing dish to start our meal. They also provided bread, as well as breadsticks and have olive oil, salt, and pepper at the table to make some dipping oil. The bread was very good, nice soft inside with a rougher outside, and the bread sticks were amazingly crunchy. For our main dishes we got the gnocchi ragu/shirt rib and the truffle pasta - both specials. The gnocchi was unlike any gnocchi I have had. It was a perfect balance between fluffy with a bite. The meat was very tender and paired well with the gnocchi. I believe it also had tomatoes which cut through the savory dish. The truffle pasta was better than expected. Often times, I feel like truffle dishes can be overbearing, but this one was light and allowed you to taste the pasta, sauce, and truffle together, rather than a strong truffle flavor overbearing the other ingredients. The pasta was perfectly al dente and 1000% made in house/fresh. The cream sauce was light, and although I was incredibly full, I didn't feel weighed down like a normal cream sauce can make you feel. For dessert, we had the gelato affogato. If you're a fan of affogato in general, definitely order it. The espresso was had a strong full flavor and balanced well with the sweet ice cream. Overall, I would highly recommend it for a date night or overall nice night out. The ambience was great, the staff was very kind, and the food was unbelievable. read more
A cozy spot in the Flatiron district with very good Italian food. Service was quick , wine selection was great , food was spot on and they offered a variety of desserts . This was a family outing to celebrate a work promotion. Make reservations as it's small dining room and a popular haunt too. To name what we picked for appetizers and entrees Crab cake with mango - tender meat well constructed patty with generous portions of crab meat . Mango relish on the side complemented it perfectly Zucchini blossom with prosciutto - deep fried delicates blossoms was crispy slightly sweet balanced by the the salty edge of prosciutto Spaghetti with lobster and crab meat - oooo double flavor and double the goodness ... was irresistible Spaghettini Neri Ai Frutti Di Mare - seafood galore a must try for pescatarians Gramigna Alla Carbonara - No workaround, the real deal Carbonara Spaghetti with Truffle butter and fresh white truffle - my o my ... white truffle explodes in every bite . Truffle lovers look no further - must try Ravioli Di Spinaci Con Mozzarella Di Bufala - simple elegant green ravioli - won't go wrong.. We had a sumptuous dinner and skipped dessert as there was Tom cruises favorite Coconut cake waiting for us at home specially baked by our nephew.. what a delightful way to end a memorable evening. Novità is a tiny gem in the ocean of NYC restaurants. Try it and you will be a regular. read more
Had dinner here while in NYC-- lovely atmosphere. I am giving it 3 stars because our entrees were wonderful- great flavor and perfect size! However, the service was less than desirable- our server came over to take our order- then basically never came back- thank goodness for the bus boy- he brought us balsamic for the mozzarella- it was cheese and tomatoes- with a little pea greens- nothing else- no seasoning, no olive oil, no balsamic... I also desired parmesan for my entree- again the bus boy came over and provided it. The server came by as I got up to use the restroom and asked about dessert- Very disappointing for a place that had flavorful entrees. Would not go back as there are many other options in NYC. read more
Cozy vibes and lovely old school Italian restaurant. Great dirty martinis, appetizers, pasta and service. We ate the Kobe beef carpaccio, insalata di carciofini, bolognese pasta and strozzapretti al pesto. Everything was delicious. read more
3 years ago
Went there for girls night. Drinks were pretty good. Really like the cosmos but was not a fan of the French martini. They also had a DJ. We sat at the bar and the service was pretty good. The food was amazing. Would definitely recommend. read more
2 years ago
I was in New York over the weekend and had called the AMEX concierge to recommend an italian restaurant. This was one of the recommendations and without looking at the reviews, we came here Saturday night. We were sat right away, the server was attentive at first, but as soon as our food was brought, he was no longer attentive to our table. Not once, but twice he went around to ask every table how they were doing/ how was their meal except our table. At one point, he was looking at the front of the room (we were seated at the back wall by the wine) and was scratching the back of his head with a pen. The food was great, Chardonnay was great, but would not recommend if it was only based on the service. read more
We had a dinner date here and had a very memorable experience. The service at Novita was excellent, it was some of the best service we've ever had in NYC. We sat outside in their individual glass house and it felt very romantic. The staff was very attentive and checked in on us constantly. Our food came out on time and tasted excellent. They had a great selection of wines as well, pricey, but worth it. We got the zucchini fritti as an appetizer and it tasted really good. Was well fried and perfectly cooked. My only feedback was that it would be nice if it came with a balsamic glaze or some other type of sauce. The pasta was perfectly al dente. And for dessert we got the cream puff, it was mouth watering! read more
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Sat outside! Lovely!!! Had the mista salad, basic but good. The mushroom salad was excellent!!!! Three different tires of mushrooms!! Eggplant parm was very tasty, perfectly fried but it was not warm enough and bolognese was very very tasty and huge portion! Service was good! Profiteroles were great! Excellent chocolate sauce! Flatiron fizz drink was light and refreshing almost like a mule minus the copper cup! will come again! read more
Went here for dinner with a group of 8. We got sat at a nice round table in the corner - albeit a bit difficult to get out for those in the corner to use the restroom - but it was a good well-lit and not super noisy restaurant. We got many apps, and tried many of the pastas, all accompanied by great wine per the suggestion of the beverage manager of the restaurant - who also doubled as our server. We got the zucchini blossoms -which I think were my favorite - the goat cheese salad, and the tuna tartare. For my main I got the special of the night which was the truffle pasta. Wasn't quite as truffley as I was hoping and sort of lacked flavor otherwise. But the other pastas I tried - the bolognese and the pesto dishes - were fantastic. They gave us four desserts to celebrate my birthday, which was overly kind, but the best of the four was by far the tiramisu. Excellent espresso martini as well! read more
5 years ago
Delicious! The table ordered lamb, truffle pasta, penne pasta and veal. Everything was tasty and they comped the dessert because of the slow service (without us saying anything). Great management/hospitality! read more
I visited this restaurant in last Sep while 25% capacity limitation. Me and my mom sit outside table thou. My mother is always bit fussy but she likes this place cause food and service. Especially, During pandemic, she need extra care and attention. We have lunch in private table outside, it was blocked individually.so it made us feeling really safe and clean and very relaxed shuttered street noise and pollution. We regret to say that they charge $18 or so as pandemic fee or something that we didn't know till we had a check. That pandemic surcharge make us felt bit down cause we were preparing and considering good tip already... read more
This place has a nice set up for outdoor dining, featuring individual glass houses and heated tents. I know I wanted to experience the glass houses, so noted that in my reservation. The restaurant was able to accommodate my request without too much of a wait. I was torn between the roasted Australian rack of lamb and the filet mignon. I finally decided on the rack of lamb, which was served with a mustard crust and sautéed baby spinach, even though to my surprise, the price was $5+ more than what was listed on the website. This was a beautiful dish, and I was pleased with my selection. There were 3 perfectly cooked lamb chops, with just the right amount of sear. It came with a nice savory sauce, which actually wasn't needed, as the lamb chops were incredibly juicy, flavorful, and tender on its own. The lamb chops had a slight crispiness, which added to the deliciousness. Each bite was absolutely mouthwatering! Even the spinach was tasty, and I'm not really a fan of that particular vegetable. For dessert, I ordered the warm chocolate tart with pistachio sauce and white chocolate gelato. This was as delightful as it sounds. The chocolate tart had a lovely thick, crunchy, yummy crust and it was filled with rich, velvety smooth chocolate, which was dusted with yummy pistachio. The white chocolate gelato was irresistibly creamy and sweet. The pistachio sauce was nutty, adding a depth of flavor, which paired well with both the chocolate tart and the gelato. Service was wonderful throughout, but the meal was on the expensive side, which is why I tried everything I wanted to on my first visit. It was definitely a splurge for me, so I won't be returning in the near future. read more
We had an event here that went very smoothly for a large party. Aside from us, the crowd tended to be on the older side with not the best diversity as other restaurants in the neighborhood. We started off with wine. There was an extensive list. I got a very good Argentinian malbec. For my appetizer, I got the Insalate de pesce. It sounded amazing, but I don't remember thinking that I would order it again. However, I would definitely order my pasta dish again, which was this creamy pasta dish with seafood. For dessert, I didn't like my tiramisu too much, but my friend's apple dessert was amazing! read more
6 years ago
Delicious Italian food with nice service. Loved it. I went in march 2021 so outdoor seating was a bit worrisome for me (Californians get cold very easily) But they had little plastic domes with gas heaters so it all worked out well. Parking is a bit difficult but 'tis what it is in Manhattan. We ordered steak, sea bass, squid ink pasta, and cacio e pepe. ALL were amazing. Would love to go back. Definitely recommend this place. read more
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I can't believe I have worked and/or lived near this place for 8 years and just went here for the first time last night. Everything from the food to the service to the cute outdoor greenhouses was outstanding. Everyone loved their meals and we had great wine to pair everything with. The special Zucchini Flowers are an absolute must order. They are heavenly and basically melt in your mouth. The Carbonara may be the best I ever had (I feel like I am cheating on Barbutto w/ that bold statement). And the Veal Milanese was to die for. I tried some bites of everyone else's apps/entrees - Asparagus, the Orecchiette, Lobster Pasta (special) and Veal Osso Buco (special) and they were all delicious. Service was great here - we were not rushed at all and each course was spaced out perfectly. The apps were plated individually and they even plated the half portion of the veal I was splitting separately. I would highly recommend Novita if you are looking for an amazing meal with great service and ambiance. read more
6 years ago
Covid review: They did a great job with setting up individual greenhouses outside. They're comfortable and block the wind so it's not too cold. You can comfortably sit up to 4 people. Service was friendly and attentive. Food is good. I had a special with monkfish in a seafood stew. He had the Carbonara. We also had the mushroom appetizer. I would give the food about 3 stars. I've been here a few times and though I've never been blown away by the food, it is consistently good. The service is always high quality and I appreciate what they have done to make guests comfortable during Covid times. If you're looking for a nice ambience outside as it gets chilly, I recommend giving Novita a try. read more
Last time I went, it was fantastic. This time it was just alright. We reserved a table for my birthday dinner. The service was so slow I almost thought they were ignoring us. The food was good but definitely not as flavorful as it had been in the past. The seafood spaghetti had barely any flavor. And in my shrimp pasta, there were tons of shrimp shells which was a bit frustrating. The portions were smaller, too. I'll come back because I had a great time during my first visit but was unimpressed this time. read more
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