Novita Bistro & LoungeYes, this place has greatYes, this place has great food and service but we come for the live jazz, so rare these days. This is a wonderful venue! There is some really good authentic Italian cuisine here too!5/30/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent, As UsualWe Love Novitas. The management and wait staff professional, welcoming and attentive. The food is marvelous. And we do love Saturday nights when George is on the piano. Novitas has an energetic vibe.............You can have dinner in the lovely dining room and then linger in the lounge..........................5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMWorth the tripThe food and service were very good. There was live entertainment in the lounge on the Thursday evening we went. The music was good and not too loud that it overpowered our dinner conversation in the dining room. The portions were smaller than I expected, but the meal was delicious.5/16/2013 12:00:00 AMYou are under-rated. YourYou are under-rated. Your food is exquisite - head and shoulders above anything for miles. Congratulations on exquisite combinations, menu, presentation, quality. Thank you.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent eveningA little room for improvement. Portions very small on appetizers and waiter asked if we wanted coffee after we ate our dessert? Otherwise all good and the piano playing is a nice touch.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMwalked past it many times,walked past it many times, finally tried it and we were very happy we did.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMWe went with a group of fourWe went with a group of four for a business lunch. The food was good and we stayed for a few hours - long after we finished eating. I will go again.4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMToo Classy for MetuchenDelightful. Recently dined at Novita with 8 colleagues. Owner made a point of calling beforehand to inform me that a large party was going to be in the dining room at the same time as our reservation. When we arrived he treated our party like VIPs. Food was outstanding - carpaccio, calmari and ricotta appetizers, salmon, short ribs, chicken, and wild boar chops for dinner. Only the wild boar was a little tough.3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat weekeday lunch spot.I had a weekday business lunch here, so it was fairly quiet. But I imagine this place packs them in on the weekends as the food was delicious. The service was also quite good.3/6/2013 12:00:00 AMNever disappointed - this place isEach time I visit Novita I am excited to try something new from their menu because I have NEVER been disappointed in my meal or the service or the extensive wine list offered by this wonderful restaurant - the music is also great as well as the service and the wait staff has an excellent understanding of wines!3/1/2013 12:00:00 AMAnother excellent meal atAnother excellent meal at Novitas..................The bronzino was superb...Irish Coffee delicous.................And of course we love the hot piano and sax!!!2/23/2013 12:00:00 AMSuccessful, delicious celebrationI entertained a party of 13 for a business dinner in Novita's downstairs private room/wine cellar. Would highly recommend!! Service was truly excellent. They took great care of me and my clients. All of the food was great italian, from the round of appetizers they suggested for the table, to the salads and main courses. The desserts, all made inhouse, were also quite good. Drinks, wine - everything was perfect. Whenever I am back that way, I will revisit Novita.2/20/2013 12:00:00 AMSaxophone and Godive Gold Martini..Another great meal at Novitas Bistro and Lounge. A very special place with great food, service and ambiance..Following a family dinner we stayed in the lounge. We love the vibe there especially enhanced with George, the piano player , and the saxophone player. The Godiva Gold Martini is outstanding!!!!1/12/2013 12:00:00 AMA wonderful way to ring inA wonderful way to ring in the New Year at Novitas.................Balloon, champagne, food and ambiance............We love this place!!!12/31/2012 12:00:00 AM