Novitá

Screaming it from the rooftops. Go. GO. GO! Delicious. From start to finish one of our better meals we’ve ever had. We felt terrible and rushed because we were 15min late to our reservation (dang Times Square traffic(. But as soon as we sat town we had tremendous service, tremendous food within tremendous ambiance. Everyone was working harmoniously to take care of us on a busy night. I want to go back already but we leave today. We. Will. Be. Back! Thank you for a lovely, and memorable, evening!

Loved the Tagliolini with Black Truffle, so delicious!! This was my second time here and Margherita provided flawless service! Very friendly staff and beautiful atmosphere. Looking forward to going back for some wonderful food! Also the 6 train (23rd station) is located right on the corner

By Wonderful meal of authentic Italian food. You have the option of sitting inside or outside so specify when maki g your reservation. The service is impeccable with a nice combination of humor and professionalism. The food was SO good, I came to this restaurant twice in a week visit to NY City. The second time I came alone and they never made me feel alone. The seafood pasta with black squid ink pasta was fresh and flavorful. Highly recommended. They had a special tuna tartare that I had to have both nights. Hopefully they can add it to the menu. Don’t forget to get tiramIsu! You will not regret it!! Don’t pass up an opportunity to go to the fantastic restaurant if you are visiting or living in the area!!

Lovely little neighborhood spot with intimate service and good food. I had a great Malbec, enjoyed the carbonara and the veal Milanese. The crepe dessert was not what I would have selected but I’m really glad we went with it. The cream was delicious and fresh. The carpaccio was layered a bit and colder than I am accustomed so I had to let it sit as well as separate the thinly cut slices. I thought the zucchini flower was a bit heavy on the fried batter and the martini was just okay. Overall, a very lovely experience. The service was great and I liked that they split the servings for us to share but I’m not sure I left with the feeling of needing to return. FYI the pictures do not do the food justice and we dove into the crepe dessert so no picture there!

Good food. Nice wine selection. Very tight seating, but a delicious dining experience. Ivan was an excellent server. He was personable, professional and super attentive. A terrific guy! The place was packed....which is always a good sign.

Perhaps my lunchtime visit does not give it adequate credit, but this is a pleasant— but by no means—five star or Michelin star restaurant. I’ve been to Many Michelin star restaurants and this one is NOT in the ballpark. I had a great lunch and the food was good. The environment is pleasant with both a sub walkway room and an outdoor plastic covered patio. My server was attentive and pleasant. But my server was the host and was so busy that she had requests coming from every direction. They were grossly understaffed for Michelin stared restaurant, and Everything took a little longer than it should have. Multiple requests were missed. I enjoyed my meal and would come back, but I came here because it was Michelin star and it should not have a Michelin star at least not based on this lunch experience.

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.

Lovely restaurant of Italian deliciousness. Great service. Lovely neighborhood. Eat outsider if it's nice!

Went in a party of 6 so shared a lot of different items Very good array of appetizers, pastas and steaks, scallops, salmon Nice wine list too

Went there on a date and the lady I was with selected this place. Both of us had not been here before so it was a first being on a date with her, as well as the restaurant itself. This is a high end Italian restaurant right next to Gramercy Park, and draws an upscale gentry. Everything there seemed well thought through, white table cloths, olive oil on the table, attentive staff and a nice ambiance overall. We were able to get a better table, though the place got pretty full very quickly. I ordered the "Spaghettini neri ai frutti di mare", which was Black squid ink spaghettini with mixed seafood and spicy tomato sauce. It was a bit adventurous for a first date, but it prevented me from sharing it with my date as she had never had Black Squid spaghetti before. The place is a bit steep price wise, but given the location and the clientele it caters too, it is pretty appropriate. Great experience in a beautiful location.

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.

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.

Beautiful and elegant. I remember we eat outside, a bit chilly but still very pleasant. Friendly service, good food, especially their fish.

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!

Novita has always been my go to restaurant and have been here numerous times. Unfortunately my last time was a major fail. Great food but service terrible. Waiter was inattentive, spent his time flirting with a group of women. Never came to see if we needed more wine, dessert or even the check. At one point he sat at a vacant table to eat. I had to go to desk to get my check. The host spoke to the waiter who was dismissive and unapologetic! Not sure I will return.

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.

To say this was excellent would be to put it mildly. From the moment we stepped in we were warmly greeted and promptly seated. The staff was wonderfully attentive and gave us some amazing suggestions. Wish I had taken some pictures of the dishes or remembered the names but they were clearly delicious as we were too distracted devouring everything to remember to snap a few pics. Appetizer was a portobello one. Came with 3 little sauces and wow it was delicious! I ordered pappardelle with lamb (and something) ragu. Absolutely loved it! My husband ordered the veal osso bucco and wow! Fall off the bone/melt in your mouth outstanding! ps. Omg the bread!! As I said, way too busy licking our plates to remember taking pictures. Leaving we were treated like family with hand shakes and hugs - really fantastic people. Cannot wait to go back and try more delicious specials!

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.

Novita is one of those white table clothe italian spots that always stand the test of time. Its one of those places where the server is from italy and you feel you are in good hands. The veal parm was lovely. Big slab of veal on the bone breadly lightly and cooked just right. The zucchini blossoms special was lightly fried and a nice starter. Don't expect fried calamari... it isn't that type of place. The cacio e pepe was a table favorite as well. Great service as well with the server gifting us a bottle of his wine. Very kind of them.

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.

I got the lamb chops entree and out came the tiniest little chops I've seen in my entire life. Laughable portion and if they're gonna charge that much at least cook it to the temp I asked for. Asked for medium rare and got well done to hell. Arrogant server as well. For some unknown reason, he gave everyone in my party a full pour of wine and I got half a pour. I asked him please fill up my glass a bit more and he made it sound like I asked him to roll around the ground and bark for me. But who cares, there's crap servers at any restaurant. The biggest issue is that the overpriced food tastes like the backside of a sweaty gorilla. A tragically terrible Italian fare.

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.

Excellent all around from the service to the quality of food and ambiance, I had the truffle pasta which was incredible and a glass of the Cabernet red wine was delicious. We had the crepe dessert and espresso martinis to end the night and absolutely loved them both.

This was a special dinner with family and friends. The pasta dishes were excellent, Truffles!!!!! All the apps were great, the profiteroles at the end were an excellent cape to a delicious dinner. Great wine list too.

Started off with great service once seated. Ended up having a carbonara dish that was so good that I am compelled to come write about it. Literally went to kitchen to give the chefs love. Check for this place...

What an extraordinary experience We went to Novita Saturday night with a large party of fifteen people. Our friend was celebrating a milestone birthday and they had planned this event with the restaurant months in advance. They selected this restaurant because they have been regulars for the past 39 years since it opened. They were told at the time "you have the table as long as you want". The gentleman serving us was polite, attentive, and friendly. The menu was set with options for a starter, entree, and a dessert selected by the guest of honor. Our hosts also selected wine for the table. I started with an artichoke salad appetizer. It was tasty. I then had the tagliolini with a kobe bolognese. Meh. Never a fan of the bowls of pre-grated parm, but, whatever. The final course was a crepe cake that was quite good. Then, the dinner descended into a dystopian hellscape that I don't quite understand. I am assuming he was management, a younger, very angry man clad all in black wearing a long overcoat coat with a popped collar, a black mock neck underneath, and well tailored slim black trousers, proceeded to tell our host it was "you've been here long enough, it's time for you to go". People in our party were still finishing coffee and drinks. He then summoned her away from the table and said "you were here for four hours" (which was not true, we arrived at 6:30 and it was 9:40 when this happened), and to "don't ever come back". It's weird that they did not advise her that when she booked the event that there was a time limit, AND, it's not like we were lingering, or boisterous. Also, it's not like we weren't waiting a while between courses. What's even weirder is, 2 hours and 55 minutes in, after coffee, we were asked if we wanted after dinner drinks. 15 minutes later everything went sideways. I didn't finish my scotch because this hostile and rage spewing individual wanted us out. So, at this point, some of us, including me, had no idea what was happening and I looked up to see this dude scowling at us from afar and berating the more reasonable members of what I assume is his team. The guy was making a scene, in his own place of employment!!!! I was almost embarrassed for the restaurant, but you will soon read why empathetic me took a back seat to shocked and disgusted me. Another member of our party, who works in the restaurant industry, had gotten up and tried to explain to angry boy that his behavior was unacceptable. Had he simply come over and said "hey, guys, hope you enjoyed your evening, we have another large party, could you wrap it up", all would have been fine. While he was all in her face, another member of the team came over, tried to diffuse the situation, and asked her, wait for it, "are you Jewish?" (and no, I am not confusing this experience with an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm). This is the part of the story that caused me to tilt my head like a dog who has heard a high pitched sound, or, in the case of my dog, has been asked the question "do you want to go in the car?". I was so confused why he would ask her "are you Jewish?". Many guests in our party were Jewish. What does it have to do with the time spent enjoying a meal at an average Italian restaurant. I don't get it. This is so confusing to me that this ends my review. It also ends any chance that I will return to Novita at 102 E 22nds Street, ever, not because the food was mediocre, but because I cannot wrap my head around why this young man would have any interest in the religion or race of one of his guests.

This place was such a cozy oasis hidden on 22nd street. It was like a slice of Italy in the middle of New York City. All of the waiters seemed to be well acquainted with the other guests, speaking in italian and asking them questions as if they were old friends. Besides the ambiance, the food was awesome. We started off with the zucchini flowers, which were stuffed with ricotta and paired with prosciutto. I split the pappardelle with lamb ragu and the spinach and mozzarella raviolis. They were both so flavorful and tasted fabulous.

The pasta and the service are both amazing here. The wait staff is extremely friendly and have a sense of humor. I give kudos to the pasta but the dessert (sorbet, tiramisu, mille foglie) were fine but it wasn't anything special. Additionally, we got the beef carpaccio and I wasn't a fan. Overall though, the dining experience was great.

Incredible food & great service. If you want to share/split a main they are happy to accommodate and serve it plated.

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!

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!

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.

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!

We had a great evening at this charming Gramercy Park restaurant. The room is warm and cozy. The hosts were charming. Cocktails were excellent Our martini glasses were filled to the rim. The bread, particularly the breadsticks, was excellent and happily replenished. The service was very attentive without being overbearing. There aren't that many sub- $100 bottles of wine. We were one for two with our selections. The food was excellent. We shared perfectly cooked cacio e Pepe to start. My wife had branzino they was expertly filleted tableside. My veal chop Milanese was excellent. We ended the meal with a gelato sundae and a bracing glass of grappa. Last went here in the pre- Yelp era and it's even better now.

This is my second time here. I went years ago and found it to feel romantic, cozy and a bit "old" for my taste. I did recall the food was quite good though. The room boarders on elegant in its appearance but not in it's service ( might have been because we sat outside?) . That.. is quite typical of most restaurants these days so I take it with a grain of salt . We were seated immediately, outside and almost within seconds a lovely basket of breads and oil were placed in front of us. Thank GOD! because it was at least 10 minutes become anyone asked us about beverages or food orders. Once ordered, the bottle of wine and drinks took an unusually long period to prepare.. maybe 10 minutes. The menu is beautiful , has many amazing offerings none of which fail. We began with the tuna tartare special, a very clean, fresh tuna on top of mashed avocado and sesame, it afforded no taste unless you apply the creamy sauce that was also on the plate. still it was pleasant . The mixed salad had virtually no dressing on it so I needed to apply the olive oil on the table with salt and pepper to give it flavor. Greens were fresh, the tomatoes as well. The eggplant appetizer was outstanding! crispy with not too many breadcrumbs, with delicious mozzarella and chopped tomato as opposed to tomato sauce. I even detected a hint of garlic which was a very nice touch. Perfect! on to the mains... The pastas here are the reason to come, each of them truly delicious. We had Cacio Pepe, another had the Bolognese .... both superb! The Branzino as we are told is pan roasted with a crispy skin... That never happened. Yes the flavor was delicious, the fish very hot and fresh, but I was seeking a crispy finish on the skin.. and for 39.00 that should happen. My guest had the sliced steak which was perfectly prepared and he attested it was excellent. The wine we ordered , a Montipuliciano by the bottle was reasonably priced at just 75.00 and quite delicious.. if in fact you were charged the same as the menu ... when check arrived we were charged 90.00 for said bottle . ( fix your menu guys) Desserts; over priced, meh. Coffee deliciously hot and flavorful. Overall we liked the place, but found service very slow, and frankly never saw our waiter during the meal. a different dude handled us after the order was taken often needing to hunt him down. It felt understaffed. I think with the outdoor seating additions added during the pandemic to restaurants was a welcomed bump, but they don't plan for the additional needed kitchen, bar and wait staff to be available to handle the additional seating. I'll try again to see if the service was just a fluke.

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!

Tina's take: 6/10 First off I have to say it is very small place, but had no issue cramming a lot of people in. Our table was right between the bar and the main dinning area, which meant many people were passing by. First to start off getting a glass of wine each, they were not filled to where they should be compared to other glasses that were given to other tables. Also my friends glass of wine had a piece of cork in it, which was unacceptable. There was a big menu but the selection did not have anything that was amazing. We skipped appetizers because of this issue. When we got our main dishes they were on the smaller portion side, but they tasted ok. The service could have been better as well we did not get checked on and waited a long time for the bill.

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...

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.

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.

What a great spot! Boyfriend took me here (his favorite Italian spot in the city for their carbonara) and it did not disappoint! We had reservations for 2pm on a Saturday and the place was pretty empty. There were two other people sitting across the room. We got a intimate spot in a corner where we could sit next to one another in a booth. The waiter and host were very friendly and gave us delicious Italian bread and water right away. We ended up ordering a half bottle of Pinot noir and $39 it was a good deal as the wine was flavorful. After during the specials it made our decision a little harder. We got the minestrone soup, prosciutto and stuffed zucchini blossoms as an appetizer. The soup was definitely the star as it was thick and very tasty. The Zucchini flowers were nice and crisp! Prosciutto was fine, nothing to rave about. For dinner my boyfriend got the carbonara and it was absolutely delicious. They used a type of elbow pasta as opposed to spaghetti and they were to perfection. The sauce was out of this world and they give you a hearty serving of pancetta. I ordered the cacio e Pepe which was fine for me. The cook of the pasta was very Al Dente (a bit too firm for my liking) and the sauce left a bit to be desired. Ended up adding red pepper flakes to It which was a nice touch. I took it home and it did taste much better as leftovers. Unfortunately we had no room for dessert but would have loved to try! All in all this is a solid Italian spot in the city to try! Had a nice experience.

We got there and weren't even looked at for the first 15 mins. An older couple came in 5 mins after us and already had their food before we got our menus. They didn't tell us the specials - I only noticed that because I saw the older couple eating soup. We asked them what the soup was so he just told us that in a hurry. We originally ordered sodas but also wanted to order wine. We weren't able to because we couldn't flag someone down. By the time our pastas came out, no one ever came back over to us so we couldn't put in a dessert which I was looking forward to. We took our check to pay at the front. You bet they were now available to look over our shoulders when came time to tip. Where were you the rest of the evening? We ended up going to McDonald's and getting fries and a McFlurry instead. I give two starts for the great food that should have made this a 4/5 experience and 0 stars for the service.

Delicious meal at Novita. Literally everything was delectable, tasty, and beautifully prepared. For the items that were split between two people, the staff was able to portion out the split on two different plates. Service was attentive but not overbearing. Absolutely loved the two pastas I tried (cacio e pepe and the squid ink frutti de mare) - precisely al dente and such great flavors. Veal chop and osso buco were large meat portions. Loved the tiramisu- super creamy but maybe too much cocoa powder on top. Wine list was expansive, but we settled on a seriously delicious Brunello. Highly recommend Novita!

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.

Made a reservation for Friday night at 7pm and we got seated immediately! Tables are fairly close to each other so it can definitely get really loud and hot inside but the vibes are still really good. Unfortunately for us, the AC was not on while we were there :( I ordered a glass of the Prosecco ($12) and the Radiatore Bolognese ($22). The multicolor pasta was beautiful and had the perfect bite! The sauce was super flavorful and well seasoned, and it definitely had a mild truffle flavor too. Absolutely delicious!

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.

Solid Italian place in the city. It's a nice spot but not too fancy/stuffy. Great for a dinner with family or friends. Service was great, super friendly and fun. Food was delicious, pasta was al dente, and can't go wrong with truffle.

The food was good. The service was dreadful. We were ignored for long periods of time.

Most authentic Italian restaurant in NYC. Delicious food and unbelievable service. MUST come.

Really enjoyed my dinner last night at Novita. The Sancerre wine was delicious as my main course wine. To start, we had the tuna roll which was so unexpected and delicious. For my main course, I had the squid ink pasta which was great but I actually preferred the gnocchi that my friend was having. For dessert, we had the banana tart and the creme brûlée. I paired them with the tawny port. All in all, a very nice meal.

Service was slow and young-ish waiter/host with dark hair and over-groomed facial hair is an asshole. Bad service and rude employee are not worth the food. Will ask you to leave after paying, even if you are only there for an hour. There are so many better places to go in NYC - Don't go here.

I don't have too much to say other than there was a dead mouse on the green, beneath one of the outside tables, and the tuna special looked grey in color (I didn't get sick, but felt I might). I won't be returning.

Had dinner here for a friend's birthday, and the outdoor seating area was so cute! Loved the environment for a small group meal outside. Service was also great. The gnocchi were pillowy and super soft. I prefer mine with a little chew/bounce, but that's personal preference. Definitely a good option overall. One thing I want to highlight: Their pesto was AMAZING. It's not usually a sauce I order out but wow was it fantastic. It's what I would order here next time on any pasta.

Date night with my wife while dropping off kids at college. The staff are hospitality magicians! During COVID with short staff the single waiter juggled the dining room assuaging some very difficult women at the table next to us. The rest of the staff worked very hard and gave excellent service. The regular menu looked great but the specials tempted us. Squash blossoms, soft shelled crab, lobster, and truffle pasta made a fabulous dining experience. We ended with the Tortino di Cioccolato, in the review picture. We'll be back on our next trip east!

New York is full of great Italian restuarants, but Novita is not one of them. The cuisine is average. The service is average (if not below average). It's an old, cozy atmosphere but that comes at a cost--Better eat fast and pay your check quickly or you'll be asked to surrender your table because "we have a lot of other guests waiting." Less than spectacular treatment after spending $500 for a dinner only to have your dessert swept away before you're finished and your check tossed at you before you can finish your wine. Won't return and won't recommend.

Great Ambience. Typical Italian upscale restaurant. We ordered Pear Salad, Roasted Potatoes , Spinach Ravioli and Chocolate tart with pistachio and Vanilla gelato. Salad was okish but really liked their Raviolli and the desert. Overall a pretty good experience. Must visit.