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My first time here having dinner with family. Welcoming and friendly service. Both indoor and outdoor seating is nice. We chose outdoor since the weather was perfect. We ordered two pizzas and two Caesar salads to share. The pizzas were delicious and we enjoyed our salad too. The portions are a bit small but the taste is good. I would like to try their pastas next time and update my review. Overall a nice spot for family dinners or gatherings.
Came by on a Saturday for dinner and the restaurant was fairly busy. Service was a little slow because they were short staffed but they were friendly and did their best to keep things moving. I had the chicken marsala, which was flavorful and tender. The portion size was good but i wish a side of pasta was included. I would come back, especially on a less busy night.
This place was highly recommended to me by a friend and is very convenient to my job so my husband and I decided to drop in for a weeknight dinner. They have a mix of inside and outdoor seating (with heaters) and had no problems getting seated right away. Once we were seated the service was a little slow to get menus and water but after we ordered the waitstaff were very attentive throughout the night. The food was very tasty! We got the Pizza Ruggola and Spaghetti Clams & Calamari. I honestly don't have a favorite and if it's your first time here I would definitely recommend getting a pizza and pasta so you can get both. Overall the noodles tasted really fresh and the goat cheese on the pizza was the perfect pop of taste. Pricing wise it's just a little on the pricey side but not terribly crazy.
Came in on Friday 6pm dinner time. Here are my pros and cons below: Pros: - Food is so good, so fresh! - Server was friendly - Clean and tidy establishment - Best calamari I've had Cons: - Took a while to get my order (about 30 minutes) - Didn't get table touch, only time was for drinks, order, and had to call them to close the bill and get to go box - Street parking only, you may have to walk a block or two at worst. Or you may get lucky and find parking at their street. If it wasn't that busy, the experience would be 10/10. Will try them again when it's less busy because I do love their food!
Used to go here in person years ago and remembered it being good but just ordered it via door dash and it was horrible. Not just the food, but the preparation. See photo below.... nothing like finding a lettuce stump in your caesar salad to whet the appetite. This isn't hard during prep to make sure it's not included in someone's meal. But it speaks to the overall meal. My wife had rigatoni arrabiata with salmon and found a piece of plastic in it, unfortunately by biting it. My cheese pizza was just that - cheese. Soooo much cheese. Basically a circle of pizza crust with a mountain of melted cheese in the middle. It wasn't sliced. Hard to when the pizza dough was so thin and moist under it that you couldn't cut out a slice and pick it up. To salvage this disaster, I cut appropriate amounts of cheese to lay on top of the pizza crust and ate it like that. Threw the rest out. Mozzerella sticks - oh yeah more like slabs. Melted and split apart in the box so that was a gooey box of cheese with some breaded crust mixed in. Nothing to actually pick up with my fingers and dip into the sauce. The sauce, which was tomato water. Back to the salad. How hard is it to offer a halfway decent caesar salad when you're charging $14? This was made by someone who did not give a d**n enough to not include the lettuce stump (I get it, it happens, but if it was the only issue I wouldn't be writing this) and then it's just romaine, a few cherry tomatoes, parm slabs and then canned parm shake (way too much of that also) and some bread crumbs. Dressing was like vinaigrette. Let me add that I don't like bashing a restaurant. I know it's a tough business having worked in several when I was younger. But there's no excuse for sending out a meal this carelessly prepared that costs over $100. Nomo Novo for us.
My first experience here in 2021 blew me away! I loved the quaint feel of the outdoor patio, and how the service was top notch. I remembered the perfect crust on the cheesy pizza and how the pasta melted in my mouth. We returned last night for a birthday dinner with family. We made a reservation and we were seated on the patio. Our server attended to all of our drinks and we ordered lots of food. We had the mozzarella sticks, cheese pizza, a gluten free vegetable pizza, the Burrata toast (wow!!!) and lots of pasta dishes. We ordered the salmon, I had the carbonara pasta gluten free with a ball of Burrata on the side, we had the bolognese pasta, and the Caprese chicken with potatoes. All of the dishes were devoured! I can't say enough nice things about this restaurant. I will 100% return. Quality of food, portions, service, atmosphere all deserves a 10/10
Cute little cafe with an expansive menu. We stopped in for a quick dessert and were pleasantly surprised with the variety of options. The waitstaff was kind and friendly. We were seated and served quickly. Would definitely recommend a stop if you're in Burbank!
The pasta was hard. The shrimp was hard. 4 pieces of shrimp. The sauce was decent. I needed to add parm and chili flakes to consume. I wouldn't recommend this dish. I had the pink panther drink. That was good
Wow! This place is great for lunch! My husband and I were in town for a doctor's appointment and walked over here for a light lunch before heading back home to Arizona. I ordered their Chopped Chicken Salad and my hubby ordered their Novo Pizza. Both of our meals were fresh and delicious! If we're lucky enough to come back to Burbank again we'll definitely be back to try more menu options! read more
We've been coming back to Novo Café lately, and I'm so happy to report that their commitment to excellent service is back! The atmosphere is low-key and inviting; it was surprisingly quiet for a Friday night, which made for a relaxing dinner. Our waitress, Carolina, was superb--personable, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive. As for the food, the tomato soup, the lasagna and the ravioli with funghi sauce were fresh and delicious. To top it all off, we had what has to be one of the best tiramisus in LA! We're thrilled to have this neighborhood gem back in our regular rotation. read more
7 days ago
Really yummy pizza and friendly and attentive staff. We went at opening so it was nice and chill and we got to sit inside in the air conditioning. I've only ever passed by this place while it was super busy but the food looked tasty and the desserts in the glass case definitely looked yummy! Loved my pizza. read more
My first time here having dinner with family. Welcoming and friendly service. Both indoor and outdoor seating is nice. We chose outdoor since the weather was perfect. We ordered two pizzas and two Caesar salads to share. The pizzas were delicious and we enjoyed our salad too. The portions are a bit small but the taste is good. I would like to try their pastas next time and update my review. Overall a nice spot for family dinners or gatherings. read more
6 days ago
Came by on a Saturday for dinner and the restaurant was fairly busy. Service was a little slow because they were short staffed but they were friendly and did their best to keep things moving. I had the chicken marsala, which was flavorful and tender. The portion size was good but i wish a side of pasta was included. I would come back, especially on a less busy night. read more
This place was highly recommended to me by a friend and is very convenient to my job so my husband and I decided to drop in for a weeknight dinner. They have a mix of inside and outdoor seating (with heaters) and had no problems getting seated right away. Once we were seated the service was a little slow to get menus and water but after we ordered the waitstaff were very attentive throughout the night. The food was very tasty! We got the Pizza Ruggola and Spaghetti Clams & Calamari. I honestly don't have a favorite and if it's your first time here I would definitely recommend getting a pizza and pasta so you can get both. Overall the noodles tasted really fresh and the goat cheese on the pizza was the perfect pop of taste. Pricing wise it's just a little on the pricey side but not terribly crazy. read more
Came in on Friday 6pm dinner time. Here are my pros and cons below: Pros: - Food is so good, so fresh! - Server was friendly - Clean and tidy establishment - Best calamari I've had Cons: - Took a while to get my order (about 30 minutes) - Didn't get table touch, only time was for drinks, order, and had to call them to close the bill and get to go box - Street parking only, you may have to walk a block or two at worst. Or you may get lucky and find parking at their street. If it wasn't that busy, the experience would be 10/10. Will try them again when it's less busy because I do love their food! read more
11 months ago
Used to go here in person years ago and remembered it being good but just ordered it via door dash and it was horrible. Not just the food, but the preparation. See photo below.... nothing like finding a lettuce stump in your caesar salad to whet the appetite. This isn't hard during prep to make sure it's not included in someone's meal. But it speaks to the overall meal. My wife had rigatoni arrabiata with salmon and found a piece of plastic in it, unfortunately by biting it. My cheese pizza was just that - cheese. Soooo much cheese. Basically a circle of pizza crust with a mountain of melted cheese in the middle. It wasn't sliced. Hard to when the pizza dough was so thin and moist under it that you couldn't cut out a slice and pick it up. To salvage this disaster, I cut appropriate amounts of cheese to lay on top of the pizza crust and ate it like that. Threw the rest out. Mozzerella sticks - oh yeah more like slabs. Melted and split apart in the box so that was a gooey box of cheese with some breaded crust mixed in. Nothing to actually pick up with my fingers and dip into the sauce. The sauce, which was tomato water. Back to the salad. How hard is it to offer a halfway decent caesar salad when you're charging $14? This was made by someone who did not give a d**n enough to not include the lettuce stump (I get it, it happens, but if it was the only issue I wouldn't be writing this) and then it's just romaine, a few cherry tomatoes, parm slabs and then canned parm shake (way too much of that also) and some bread crumbs. Dressing was like vinaigrette. Let me add that I don't like bashing a restaurant. I know it's a tough business having worked in several when I was younger. But there's no excuse for sending out a meal this carelessly prepared that costs over $100. Nomo Novo for us. read more
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7 months ago
My first experience here in 2021 blew me away! I loved the quaint feel of the outdoor patio, and how the service was top notch. I remembered the perfect crust on the cheesy pizza and how the pasta melted in my mouth. We returned last night for a birthday dinner with family. We made a reservation and we were seated on the patio. Our server attended to all of our drinks and we ordered lots of food. We had the mozzarella sticks, cheese pizza, a gluten free vegetable pizza, the Burrata toast (wow!!!) and lots of pasta dishes. We ordered the salmon, I had the carbonara pasta gluten free with a ball of Burrata on the side, we had the bolognese pasta, and the Caprese chicken with potatoes. All of the dishes were devoured! I can't say enough nice things about this restaurant. I will 100% return. Quality of food, portions, service, atmosphere all deserves a 10/10 read more
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9 months ago
Cute little cafe with an expansive menu. We stopped in for a quick dessert and were pleasantly surprised with the variety of options. The waitstaff was kind and friendly. We were seated and served quickly. Would definitely recommend a stop if you're in Burbank! read more
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The pasta was hard. The shrimp was hard. 4 pieces of shrimp. The sauce was decent. I needed to add parm and chili flakes to consume. I wouldn't recommend this dish. I had the pink panther drink. That was good read more
TLDR: 5/5 A cute hole-in-the-wall Italian place serving up (lets be honest $$$) Italian and American Italian-style food. Service was lovely, the patio was beautiful and overall had an enjoyable experience. Food: Primo Pollo Novo (Chicken Panini) 5/5 This panini was probably one of the cheaper menu items. I thought it was so delicious. Listen I would not have expected shredded chicken (a choice), avocado, and caramelized onions to hit but it really did. The panini was toasted perfectly, it was a substantial size, and everything in it blended really well together. The chicken shockingly was not dry it was quite moist actually. I think having a dash of heat would've sent it. This one also comes with pesto which I can't have but I'm sure that would be so good with it. It came with a nice side of salad too which was great. I boxed the other half. Garlic Cheese sticks?: 3/5 Pretty basic to me. Service: 5/5 To what others have said you pay for your meal and then sit down which I certainly had no issue with. We came around 11:45 am so just shy of the lunch rush so I felt like we got really good treatment. The cashier who was also the server was so friendly to us. When I double-checked to make sure i didn't get the pesto one (bc I'm allergic) she ran back to the kitchen to confirm. I think she checked on us at least twice. Our food came out decently timed I think it was harder considering some had salads and others had pasta or pizza but no complaints truly. Vibes: 5/5 It was just the perfect day, so all the more reason to love the vibes out the outdoors at this place. Ample room, tables are spaced out, its great. Parking: Only street parking. This is kinda the tail end of the busier street so you might have more luck at this place. Its off the corner of a residential so that might be your best bet. Would definitely come back! Note: Let me be clear with you this place is giving more $$$ than $$ it lies and you'll see part of the menu for reference. Its not surprising given the location but I think based on the reviews people felt deceived. read more
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My family and I were craving Italian food, so we decided to check out Novo Cafe because it was nearby and one of the few places that opened late in the area. We easily found street parking and arrived to the restaurant around 8:45pm on Saturday. The outdoor patio still had diners and a few parties inside as well, but there was still plenty of seating. We ordered three dishes, including the Classic Spaghetti Carbonara, the Pizza Rugola, and the Seafood Risotto, which was from their daily specials sheet. The risotto was my fave because it was so aromatic and satisfied my cravings for something warm & flavorful. The carbonara was good, but saltier than I expected - probably because it was loaded with pancetta. The pizza was also good as the crust was crisp, yet soft and there were fresh toppings. However, out of all the toppings, the goat cheese was overpowering, so just beware if you're not a fan of it. The staff was kind and attentive, and the restaurant had a warm atmosphere. I think it's a good place to bring family and friends, and I'd come back to try their lunch menu and desserts. read more
2 years ago
Their happy hour is legit. Full portion for a great deal. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table. We had a wonderful gal help us. Great attitude. Burrata is a must! read more
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Did not love my first lunch experience at Novo! Maybe it caught me off guard that it was counter service while I was hoping for a nice sit-down wine-induced working lunch. Maybe the March rain got to me. Either way I'm sure I'll be back another time a colleague convinces me to drive out to Burbank for a $40 lunch I ordered the pizza rugola because I love prosciutto and I was hoping to have leftovers for days. The size of the pizza did NOT disappoint and I enjoyed it multiple times after. It was tasty, but not near the best prosciutto & honey pizza I have had. A little light on the honey glaze and heavy on the arugula. Crust was crispy and cooked nicely, and I did enjoy that that used a lot of prosciutto! One of my friends got the chicken specialty, and it was one of the saddest dishes I have seen. Just a couple plain looking chicken breast slices. I gave her some of the arugula off of my pizza and still had plenty to spare. The fries reminded me of fries from a summer camp or music festival. Don't think they were made fresh, but very crispy and tasty nonetheless. Felt silly going up to the counter to order a second glass of wine but I did what I needed to do at the time. The wine selection was okay, didn't love the pinot gris that I had. read more
On a Saturday night, it was refreshing to be able to pop into a restaurant without a reservation or a long wait. The restaurant seemed busy with people sitting inside and outside but there were still multiple tables to choose from indoors. I really enjoyed my drunked sea pasta which had a good amount of seafood and the pasta was cooked perfectly. While the service was a bit slow, I wasn't in a rush and prefer quality cooked food over speed. Someone at the table did comment that the bread on the table was cold and not that tasty though, so that was a bit of a letdown. Parking is on the street, but I was able to find parking just around the corner. read more
4 years ago
Novo Cafe is located in a quiet pocket of LA. The streets and surrounding are cleaner and quieter with plenty of street parking. They have indoor and outdoor dining and the friendliest waiters!! We ordered puttanesca, vegetarian pizza, and a customizable chicken Marsala pasta! They accommodated our slight menu changes. The food was not the best, we found it slightly bland but loved the overall experience. Great for a date night! read more
We had a very good experience here on a fairly quiet Friday night, save for the raucous family sitting behind us. It was limited but surprisingly good wine selection, so we had a pretty good bottle of Pinot Noir. I went with the spaghetti with clams and calamari, and my wife got the lasagna. Both were good. Service was very good. Ambiance is fine. A decent value for what you get. read more
2 years ago
We ordered food, ate, and then ordered additional dishes and drinks. When another person was supposed to join us, the waiter suggested we move to a bigger table for comfort. We agreed, thinking they would simply move our food to the new table. However, when we moved, the waiter just handed us a new menu and asked us to order everything again. Meanwhile, our food and drinks were taken to the kitchen or thrown away, even though they weren't even half eaten. We couldn't figure out whether this is the cafe's policy or just a mistake by the waiter. Either way, this kind of service left us with a very bad impression and disappointed us. read more
Fantastic food and excellent service. We ordered trout, sea bass, and two pastas. One was great (pink penne with sausage) the other was just ok. Pesto needed more salt. It was not as flavorful but still tasty. Our waitress was the best. We will definitely be back and keep trying all the other dishes. They have gluten free pasta!!!!!!!!!! Prefer the house made tiramisu. read more
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3900 W Riverside Dr
Burbank, CA 91505
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