Nova Europa

Name: Nova Europa
Address: 1311 Lamberton Dr, Silver Spring, MD, United States, 20902
Telephone: (301) 649-6690
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (145)

$30 and under

European

1311 Lamberton Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20902

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2 people

Jul 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Come visit Nova Europa for a memorable fine dining experience for any occasion. Since opening our doors in 1982, we have been providing exceptional food and personalized service to our guests.
We serve European food specializing in Portuguese cuisine using only the freshest ingredients available. Complement your dinner with a cocktail from our full service bar or a glass of wine from our extensive wine list.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
European, Portuguese, Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(301) 649-6690
Website
https://www.novaeuroparestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1311 Lamberton Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Neighborhood
Wheaton
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

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What 145 people are saying

Nova Europa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.8Value

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Maryland - DC Suburbs
Best Value
Maryland - DC Suburbs
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Nova Europa offers an inviting atmosphere with "wonderful food" and "impeccable service." The menu features highlights like Filet Mignon, Lobster, and Octopus, complemented by delightful wines. Guests appreciate the "great value" and the cozy "old world Europe" ambiance. Ideal for casual dinners, business gatherings, and special occasions.

145 Reviews

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RICHARD
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful evening. The food was excellent including Filet Mignon, Lobster, and an amazingly tender Octopus. The wine chosen, Esporao, was delicious and accompanied the food well. Manuel, the owner, shows wonderful pride in his food creations, and was a warm and friendly host.
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Susan
Baltimore / Maryland8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, especially the orange roughy and the salmon. We had a lovely business casual dinner and were all delighted with the atmosphere. Twilight Dinner prices were excellent, quantity of food was very good. Only disappointment: chocolate cake was really dry. I do highly recommend the restaurant!
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Joe
Philadelphia County1 review
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good but we were disappointed that there weren’t more Portuguese dishes. Natas were very good.
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Patrick VIP
Washington, D.C. Area65 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The place is a bit dated. It felt like a retirement home. My wife had stomach issues after eating the seafood. My daughter asked if we could never go back again. My food was mediocre at best. Unfortunately we relied on the ratings. I don’t think our experience was a one off.
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Mike
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impeccable service and the food was excellent - overall great place to enjoy a casual dinner at a great price❗
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Ray
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nova Europa is an exceptional restaurant. The space is well organized, clean and quiet. The food is remarkable and the service style makes you feel very welcome and well cared for.
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Michael
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent value for top quality food in a great atmosphere.
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Aaron VIP
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Met friends for dinner, was a great time. Service was outstanding. Would not recommend fruto do mare—too much watery sauce and seafood had one flavor (salt). Red sauce pasta dishes are a win here—ravioli or manicotti. Skip the French onion soup, used to be a favorite but the broth lacked depth of flavor. The bread (gratis—increasingly rare today) was warm and had a nice balance of crustiness and chew. Ambiance is old world Europe, very cozy. Nice to have places like this still around where you can hear your dining companions and the owner takes time to talk with patrons.
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John VIP
Orlando / Central Florida East5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Who would have guessed, fine dining hidden away in Nova Europa! From the menu through the service and dessert, excellence! Bonus if you speak Portuguese! You won’t be disappointed, don’t let the simple exterior detract, once you enter you know you’re in a special place!
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JenniferB
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Birthday celebration. It was a blast from the past with great food fun craft cocktails and some of the best service in years. Highly recommend!
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Nova Europa is rated 4.8 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

1311 Lamberton Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Additional information

Neighborhood
Wheaton
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
European, Portuguese, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
https://www.novaeuroparestaurant.com/
Phone number
(301) 649-6690

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