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    NOVY Restaurant

    4.1 (654 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Dogs allowed
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    Dolores Omelette (smoked salmon, goat cheese, mushrooms, scallions)
    Maria W.

    Came here for weekend brunch with a friend, and had a pretty good experience! The food was good, the location is nice and right in the middle of Noe Valley, and there are both indoor and outdoor (with heating) seating options. But perhaps due to the busyness of the day, the service was a bit slow for ordering/takeout box requests/bill and no mid-meal check-ins. Also, prices were on the steeper side, though I guess pretty typical for SF. I ordered the Dolores Omelette (comes with smoked salmon, goat cheese, mushrooms, scallions). The salmon was good, but along with the goat cheese just not really my taste for an omelette. I'd get something else next time, but make sure to get the potatoes--probably the best part of the meal. My friend's favorite part of her meal was the side of chicken sausage, which she said was juicy and perfectly glazed on the outside.

    Lamb Bolognese
    Amber L.

    In the Noe Valley neighborhood of SF lies Novy, a fantastic modern Greek restaurant with a laid back vibe and delicious food. The surrounding area allows for decent parking options and the walk over no matter where you are is nice since the area itself is quaint. The interior is nice and modern although we opted to sit outside and enjoy the weather a bit. The staff was very friendly and on top of things, clearly making sure that we were happy and content with our food. Speaking of food, it was great. We ordered appetizers of grilled halloumi and fried calamari, both of which were great but with the halloumi's rich and savory flavor really standing out. After that we ordered the lamb bolognese, which again was fantastic. The thick noodles had a great chew and the bolognese was savory and had a great contrast to the feta sprinkled throughout. The portion was also pretty decent making sure we felt full by the time we left. We also ordered their flourless chocolate cake to go which we ate later and it was delicious. Overall, the meal was just great and the setting brought it up another notch. This is just a great restaurant flat out and we would say reckons a serious try if you're in the surrounding area of SF.

    Kale Salad with chicken, side of fries, carafe of spritz
    Megan M.

    It was such a nice day to sit outside! The salad was delicious and drinks were great. I'd definitely go back as we only went for a quick drink and snack before the Super Bowl and I'd love to try some of their other items.

    Moussaka
    Darci K.

    Grabbed a quick dinner on my way out of town, and this was a great place to try! Novy seems to be another, not so hidden gem in San Francisco in Noe Valley. I was able to make a quick reservation. The seating host graciously greeted me and seated me at a comfy booth. So much deliciousness on the menu, but I decided to try the moussaka! A delicious dish of ground lamb, eggplant, potato, and béchamel sauce. If you've never tried it the best way to think about it is Greek lasagna. Absolutely tasty! I opted to forgo the side salad, and I wanted to try the sweet potato fries. What's one more carb with dinner?! Everything was delicious, the place was super packed and it definitely impacted the quality of service. Maybe they were shortstaffed? Definitely a place worth trying, and when I'm back in the city, like to go back and try some other other dishes.

    Chet D.

    I met my youngest son in San Francisco for a special dinner (for my Birthday) and we chose NOVY in the Noe Valley neighborhood. We were fortunate to get even any dining space as we did not make reservations (not to self - next time do it). We sat at a counter and had a great meal. I ordered the Lamb Gyro along with a Pilsner and my son ordered their Pesto Pasta. After a few minutes of conversation (it was not too loud even though the restaurant was full and busy), our dinners arrived - my Gyros was a fresh pita willed with thin-sliced roasted leg of lamb accompanied by lettuce, tomato, grilled onion and of course tzatziki sauce, with garlic fries on the side. My son enjoyed his pasta dish with fresh shaved parmesan on top. We were tempted to try something for desert and ordered their Galaktoboureko to share. I had never heard of this desert but it sounded good on the menu, and it was! It's made from Phyllo Pastry with Semolina Custard Filling, a Huckleberry Compote, and Almonds on the top. It was just the right sweetness and perfect to share after a filling meal. I look forward to returning to NOVY in the future to try some of their other dishes. Parking in Noe Valley (like much of the busy neighborhoods in the city) can be a challenge. We parked a few blocks away and walked in - I do enjoy walking down 24th street with a number of interesting shops.

    24th Scramble!
    Alexandra N.

    We came here on a Sunday at 10am and there was only one more table in the restaurant, so reservations at that time are not needed. It did start picking up in foot traffic closer to 11/11:30, though. My friends and I got our own dishes, which they told me were good. I got the 24th st scramble with potatoes and honestly those potatoes were one of the best potatoes I've had at a brunch. The spicing that they made them with was SO delicious. One of my friends, who is from the Mediterranean area, got the lamb Benedict and he said the lamb was really good. So if you like lamb, give that a try! I'd come back here again, but next time might try the lunch!

    Lamb Gyro
    Tiffany C.

    Came here on a Saturday for 2 people at noon! No wait and fast service. Plenty of seating outside and ordered 2 dishes and an Aperol spritz. Both dishes came out fast and were delicious. The lamb gyro was full of flavor and had lots of veggies and meat. The Huevos rancheros was large and the tortilla was still crunchy. I'd come here again!

    Outside patio
    Tash B.

    Absolutely delicious brunch service (I was on a mission to find lamb during Easter). This was my first time dining in NOE and wow such a cute area to walk around first and foremost (especially after eating). Our server was very friendly and attentive, lamb eggs Benedict was delicious, bloody Mary's were pretty good. Will definitely return!

    Omelette
    Travis W.

    Stopped in for brunch after doing a candle making activity nearby. Fantastic service and the food was delicious. Love the dark wood tones on the walls. I had an omelette with a side salad that was healthy and yummy!

    Shrimp Pasta
    Alyssa S.

    Just walking by and decided to try this place. We ate outside. Me and my sister ordered shrimp pasta and calamari salad to share since we weren't that hungry. Staff is very nice and attentive. Individual heating lamps outside over table even tho it was a beautiful night and we didn't need them. Great sister dinner

    Happy hour
    Ran T.

    Delicious happy hour dishes. Service can be a little faster. There were 3-4 tables inside, about 5-6 waiters, just shortly after 3pm. Our food took about 20 minutes to arrive and It took another 10-15 minutes for them to bring the card reader once we are ready to pay. I made eye contact with a few staff and all of them looked at somewhere else even though they were not that busy.

    Shrimp skewers
    Ivette G.

    Had such a great dinner at NOVY in Noe Valley! The service was excellent -- friendly, fast, and super attentive even though the place was packed (pro tip: make a reservation, it gets busy!). We started with the hummus and Brussels sprouts, both fresh and full of flavor. The shrimp skewers and shrimp pasta were perfectly cooked and delicious. Great wine selection too -- we enjoyed both a glass of Chardonnay and some rosé with our meal. Everything tasted amazing, and the atmosphere was lively without being too loud. We dined indoors but they also have outdoor seating. We'll definitely be back soon!

    chicken wrap with greek fries
    Brianna H.

    came to novy in noe valley at 3pm thursday for happy hour! my boyfriend and i shared the chicken wrap with greek fries, the kolokithokeftedes (zucchini fritters), and the avgolemono (greek egg-lemon soup) which i thought was unique. i also ordered an aperitivo spritz which was so fresh and delicious (and only $10!). the soup and the zucchini fritters were pretty good, but the chicken wrap and fries were absolutely the star. the wrap was so delicious and juicy- i definitely want to go back to try all the other mains! there were many tables open- service was good and the atmosphere inside was very bright, modern, and clean. i loved the neighborhood around the restaurant in noe valley as well!

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