Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 690 reviews

What Angeline Cruickshank doesn't like about Novita Bistro & Lounge:
whoa. yellowtail was way too "fishy" tasting and the so-called Pastrami shortribs were uh fatty pastrami. Both were $30. Robbery. Gave our feedback to bartender (we were sitting at the bar) and he didn't make any effort to "make it right." Won't be back. Dining room was pretty...parking awful in the neighborhood. View all feedback. What Frieda Littel likes about Novita Bistro & Lounge:
Not sure if there is a dress code but it made it feel more like a pub than a upscale restaurant. Could be because there was a festival going on or not. The food was great and so was the service. View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
3.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Stephan
04.12.2019 - 11:22

our favorite restaurant. consistently excellent eating with great wine pairings. Live music to dinate at the weekends. service is always the best. great atmosph...

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Ubaldo
11.03.2022 - 16:10

service was friendly, efficient, but not rushed. hanger steak was tender and cooked for perfection. lachs also exceptionally well done. we share an appetizer eg...

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Brian
01.03.2019 - 05:14

filet was raw in the middle after the ordering medium. the other courses were very good.

Saraswati
23.08.2022 - 16:57

the best Italian restaurant in mewels and the whole opposite beautiful, freshly made pastas and salads.

Laney
14.12.2020 - 12:16

Unfortunately a lot of problems with the food, but owner was wonderful and fixed everything. He couldn’t have been nicer to us.

The restaurant in question seems to have received a mix of reviews from different diners. Some customers were disappointed by the quality of the food, with one couple finding the dishes very fishy and fatty for the high price. They also mentioned a lack of effort from the bartender in addressing their feedback. Others commented on the slow service, with drinks being left on the bar and meals being returned due to lack of flavor. On a positive note, some guests enjoyed the ambiance and location of the restaurant, mentioning soft piano music and prompt seating. The service was praised by many, with mentions of attentive and friendly staff. Overall, while some diners had issues with certain aspects of the restaurant, others had a great experience with delicious food and excellent service.

Google
4.3 ★ from 153 reviews
Elisabeth
24.11.2023 - 12:39

I absolutely love the meatballs from the appetizer menu. The bar can get quite busy on Friday nights, but the live music is excellent. I will say that the drink...

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Freddy
24.11.2023 - 12:39

I used to love dining at this restaurant. The ambiance is wonderful.

William
24.11.2023 - 12:39

The food at this restaurant is amazing, and the atmosphere is vibrant and energetic.

Robert
24.11.2023 - 12:39

Good asthenosphere

Ian
24.11.2023 - 12:39

Great food atmosphere. Excellent service!

Yelp
3.9 ★ from 249 reviews
Jennifer
24.11.2023 - 12:39

This is our absolute favorite restaurant and our go-to spot for all date nights. The food is consistently delicious, and the service is always top-notch. We hig...

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Ross
24.11.2023 - 12:39

Please lower the volume! The singer performing last Friday night was completely overwhelming. When the entertainment disrupts the enjoyment of your meal, it's t...

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E
24.11.2023 - 12:39

The best meal I've had in a long time! For the appetizer, I enjoyed fresh ricotta on grilled toast drizzled with olive oil, and it was simply divine. For dinner...

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Vinnie
24.11.2023 - 12:39

This restaurant is my all time favorite. I like the way the menu changes for the different seasons. It's difficult to just pick one appetizer they all sound so...

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Foursquare
3.7 ★ from 53 reviews
Opentable
4.3 ★ from 275 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.1 ★ from 399 reviews
Menupix
4.0 ★ from 16 reviews

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