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Novitá - New York City
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Novitá - New York City Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://novitanyc.com
  • Email: info@novitanyc.com
  • Phone: (212) 677-2222
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Friday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Saturday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Executive Chef: Marco Fregonese
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: Private parties are available at the restaurant in a private room for up to 12 guests, or the entire restaurant is available for up to 60 guests.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Park Avenue South
  • Public Transit: 6, R & W trains to 23rd Street.
  • Parking: No
A word from Novitá - New York City
Novita is a vibrant 60-seat trattoria serving a seasonally inspired, modern Italian menu. Chef owner Marco Fregonese’s innovative take on classical, regional cooking begins with the finest, artisan ingredients and freshest, seasonal products. His distinctive light and flavorful dishes are pure… and satisfying and perfectly complemented by a select list of wines from superb Italian specialty and boutique growers. Novita is located a few steps down from a quiet tree lined street in the Gramercy Park neighborhood. The setting is warm and elegant and the mood quintessentially Italian. In pleasant weather, sidewalk, alfresco dining is offered further adding to Novita’s year round appeal.Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "Had a client lunch here. Everything was just fine. Pretty basic menu. The suggested Chianti was excellent!"
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "Food was great. Restaurant is very very crowded. Tables are close together and they rush you, in a subtle way, but nevertheless you know it. They are very nice, and the service was good but nevertheless it was not a peaceful meal. Waiters were bumping into you as they walked through the aisles. I would go back again, to see whether this was an unusual night. We had been before and it was crowded but not as packed ."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "Three of us arrived around 6. It was quiet. The pasta is worth the trip. By 8, every table was taken and the noise volume went up accordingly."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "If you are lucky to sit in a cozy booth on the perimeter like we were the restaurant is wonderful and has plenty of room. If not the tables in the center are a bit cramped. The food, service and atmosphere surely make up for the lack of space."
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "Giuseppe the owner is a gem - charm and style - brought champagne when are table wasn't quite ready. Thanks!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "The eggplant was so delicious. The fresh tomatoes in the sauce make it very light. My pappardelle was excellent."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Good, food, attentive wait staff and in a cozy setting!!"
    Dined on 2/18/2014
  • "This was our first visit to Novita, and we would definitely go back. The food was excellent and although we don't usually order dessert, we couldn't help ourselves. We ate every bite of everything we were served and I'm still thinking about dessert (semifreddo)!!"
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "the food was outstanding, from start to finish, the only problem here, was the service, our server was terrible, she took our order, came back once about 40 minutes later to tell us she was very busy with other tables, but every time we looked up she was at the bar talking to the bartender. what a shame to have such good food with a server that just don;t care..."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "A great place to try some slightly different and very flavorful Italian food."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "My wife and I were able to enjoy pasta with truffles, but they were not fussy--in fact, the staff was extremely kind--when our daughters, who are at that age, said they just wanted regular old tomato sauce over regular old spaghetti. They accomodated us cheerfully. And anyplace that serves Gavi wine is serious about what they serve."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Not having been to Novità for several years, it was nice to see that quality has remained at a high level. The tuna was outstanding, as were the other selections. Wine recommendation was spot-on (in the $50+ dollar range). If you are claustrophobic this is probably not the place for you as table are very close together all around the main part of the restaurant. The service is very professional, although we would have preferred to have seen out waiter more often (almost all needs are handled by the busboys), not allowing for much rapport to develop."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Valentine's Day prix fixe menu. Good range of choices, excellent food. Once ordered, the kitchen and runners kept things flowing smoothly although our waiter was only attentive when taking the initial order. Had to flag other members of the team to get anything. Crowd feels local and authentic, if a bit drearily conventional. But the environment is cramped - too many tables, no room to navigate or breathe. The ratio of staff to guests is high, but they're all crowded into the space."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "and you will see the crowd squeeze in to enjoy the tasty stuffed zucchini flowers accompanied by prosciutto... or the yummy tuna roll appetizer followed by a host of main dishes not least of which would be the pasta with truffles..."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "My wife and I (ages 46 and 51) would go back again. Great ambience. Great service but here's the angle. Is it great service when everything comes out quick (water, bread, apps, wine, etc.) or are they trying to get you out of there quickly to turn over the table? We sensed it was both, so we purposely took our time ordering the desert and coffee (and Sambuca). My chicken was on the dry side but still a tasty meal (rolled chicken with spinach). Wife had gnocchi with lamb shank and loved it. Prices that you would expect (25-32 for entrée). Small restaurant, tight seating but you forget about it pretty quickly,"
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Novita is truly a neighborhood gem. Excellent Italian food with great service with reasonable prices considering the quality of the food."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "I have previously written about this restaurant that I believe remains a neighborhood gem in an area with a surfeit of top restaurants. Most appealing aside from its consistent cuisine is its relatively small size that gives dining, especially business lunches, intimacy and elegance often lacking in other venues. Tables of 2-5 are the norm although larger groups can be handled. The service is gracious and the menu offerings are ample but not overwhelming. From appetizers (zucchini florettes; artichoke salad; proscuitto and melon, etc.), main courses (osso buco; spigola or branzino; many pastas) and desserts (tiramisu; cookies) the food is delicious and nicely balanced. Wines are well-selected and mostly Italian."
    Dined on 1/28/2014
  • "This is a small busy restaurant with great food. The staff are not that friendly but perhaps because they are so busy. We had rather a long wait for our table and it is not a good place to have to wait, however, they made it up to us by comping us with 2 delicious deserts and one of the meals which was very generous."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Waiter came to twice in the drinks/order taking phase, then NOT ONCE AGAIN except to grab up the empty bottle of wine, not noticing that all our wine glasses were empty and running off before we could order another. Not to mention the obligatory check to see if the meals were OK. Showed up for the desert order so we never got the second bottle we wanted. This may be because the restaurant is so cramped that you have to walk up about 4 tables to find an opening to get by. It's not because there was a shortage of wait staff, they were there, across the room, standing around not even bothering to look at their tables for waiving hands. The food was fine. What a shame, I hoped I'd found a good traditional italian place in my hood. I didn't."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "The restaurant did not match up to the reviews I read. Both me and my date were disappointed. The food was bland and not special at all. The descriptions of the dishes were much more appealing then then actual food. The restaurant was loud and cramped. We didn't mind the buzzing chatter but the cramped quarters were less desirable."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "My husband and I went here for a date night. It's an intimate, romantic restaurant with great ambiance. The tables are a bit crowded together, and we could over hear a lot of conversation, but the staff handles the small space well. The food is delicious. They have a great wine list. It is definitely a gem of a restaurant for this area. We will be back for sure."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "Another fantastic meal. The food and service were outstanding as usual. The noise level was very high, maybe because it was a Friday night. A great evening."
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "Novita is amazing! Every aspect of the dining experience is flawless - atmosphere, service and most importantly - FOOD!!! We have dined here many times and it is always consistently superb! A must is the truffle pasta - offered as a special - we share that as an appetizer because we want to enjoyed as many courses as possible!"
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "Food was absolutely delicious. Everyone enjoyed it. Had to wait a bit because the restaurant was packed and the reservation before us hadn't finished. But overall a great experience. Will definitely be back."
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "My experience at this place was very good. the service was outstanding and the food was awesome."
    Dined on 12/22/2013
  • "We thought the food and service where excellent! Each of us loved our entrees! Great italian food!!!"
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "Everything was perfectly prepared. Waitstaff was on their game. Short, but nice wine list with fair prices."
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "This might be one of the loudest restaurants. Can't hear yourself think. Waited more than 1/2 hour fir our table on a Friday night. However, the food was really good. Great pastas.."
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "My swordfish was a little dry but all the other diners loved their meals. A little pricey but overall great place."
    Dined on 12/11/2013
  • "Overall, a pleasing experience. Place stuck to basics of Italian menu & execution; stress on highlighting underlying ingredients. Ricotta-stuffed zucchini florets served w/ prosciutto were excellent, except if blind-tested, felt like anything well executed in a light airy batter, not necessarily florets. Porcini misti appetizer was just right texturally & balanced w/ saltiness of cheese. The osso buco entrée was a winner - rustic, ample size (like all other portions), bone marrow was delectable & the sauce was a good match for the dish. Linguini w/white truffle was great, again few ingredients done right. Dessert were on par with the rest. We were lucky to have early seating; it gets very crowded and noisy after 7:30 - romantic no more"
    Dined on 12/7/2013
  • "Space is very tight, tables for 4 are specially small. excellent service, overall a good experience."
    Dined on 12/7/2013
  • "I have been to Novita about 8 times over the years, and it has never ever disappointed. But last Friday night was fantastic. Great table, great vibe, great great food, really nice wine and great service. Cool, smart, simple, classy place."
    Dined on 12/6/2013
  • "Superb pasta. Excellent chicken. Also I highly recommend the octuples/calamari salad"
    Dined on 12/6/2013
  • "A great dining experience for either lunch or dinner!"
    Dined on 12/4/2013
  • "We had a lovely evening and would go back again without hesitation."
    Dined on 12/2/2013
  • "Ok lentil soup. The lab ragu was not good and it was 26 dollars. The white wine was pretty bad. I don't expect this place to remain open for very long considering the competition in NY. I wouldn't go back or recommend it."
    Dined on 11/26/2013
  • "A very smart restaurant. Only negative is that it is very crowded. Would definitely go again."
    Dined on 11/12/2013
  • "Novita is a four star neighborhood restaurant that would get a fifth star if it was more spacious (or I was thinner). Beautiful, stylish Italian restaurant where they will make what they have the way you want it. Fish options are outstanding, appetizers a little pricey, but all selections (we had a great octopus salad to start) are prepared carefully. Go try it, no disappointment possible."
    Dined on 11/21/2013
  • "Space is small enough not to get too noisy. Choices of dishes are healthy and well made. Fresh pasta is the best."
    Dined on 11/22/2013
  • "Lively neighborhood crowd but we didn't feel the quality of the food (slightly above average) warranted having to put up with the conversations of diners at tables too close. Everybody was really squeezed in. Too bad because it is a lovely below level room with just the right lighting."
    Dined on 11/13/2013
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