Novitá - New York City, Manhattan

Food was very good. The problem was that we made a 3pm reservation (for a special occasion), called and confirmed it that same day, then when we arrived and was told they closed at 4pm. We had to rush through apps, lunch, dessert, and drinks.

Very disappointing and it ruined our celebration!

Great spot with flavorful meals. All four of us enjoyed the food and atmosphere which is perfect for Covid (they set up individual glass enclosures per table. Recommended.

Lovely ambiance and fabulous service

The staff is absolutely incredible! They’re so warm, welcoming, and authentically Italian!

A lovely neighborhood spot for top quality food and service. Always a pleasure to dine there!

It was clear the kitchen staff was behind and the wait staff couldn’t handle the number of diners.

We left when the first course came and the food looked like it was thrown on the plate and was inedible.

As we have dined here before and had wonderful meals and experiences - for those reading this, please give them a chance.

For us, we can’t go back -

Great service!!! Delicious food! Love the covid-friendly glass greenhouse enclosures. Perfect for cooler or rainy nights.

They have nice outside seating.
Even it was raining, my friend and I enjoy dining outside.
Food was great, all the staff are very welcoming and friendly.
I would go back again!

Had a lovely lunch in my own plexi house with twinkling lights. Was perfect!

Love Novita! They never disappoint- great food & wonderful service! A neighbor gem!

Great food, the most attentive and warm service, such a homey place!

They've built tiny glass houses outside the restaurant which allows you to eat outside in a cozy, well lit triangular house. It was lovely. The pasta with truffle is SOO good and the waiters are super friendly. They kept asking if we were comfortable and apologized for interrupting our conversation to take our order. We had such a great time that we went out of our way to say "thank you" to all the wait staff for their undivided attention. It was one of the most lovely dinners we've had in NYC; we intend to go back so that we can get to know them and make it our goto Italian restaurant in NYC.

Great to dine outside at one of my neighborhood favorites.

Wanted to have dinner here for a long time! Thought it was not attainable a little to expensive for me! Well it was so worth it just loved the service and food was amazing !

Beautifully designed outdoor seating area to compliment the outstanding menu and service!

Overall-my fav Italian place in the hood! This place rocks for the pasta dishes and the service is impeccable!

Wonderful food and top-notch service. They are ALWAYS welcoming and charming here and it’s a distinctive, satisfying visit every time. The pastas and fish are delicious, the wine list is strong, and the desserts are fantastic. They’ve also engineered a great outdoor dining set-up. Don’t miss Novita.

Such a wonderful restaurant. Alessandro looked after us and we sat indoors which was socially distant from the other tables and each table has plexiglass shields around it. They have outdoor individual plexiglass gazebos for outdoor dining as well. Food was amazing and had a wonderful experience overall.

Wonderful service. Delicious food. They go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Always a lovely time.
The gnocchi is perfect.

They have these great individual glass houses to protect from Covid. The food is delicious, the wine is very good, the service is excellent. It's pricey for pasta but it's better to pay a little more for well prepared, upscale cuisine

The meal and service was OUTSTANDING!!
I do not remember the last time I went out with another couple and everything was perfect. From the time we arrived for our reservation to our last drop it was amazing. Everyone followed social distancing and the staff always wore their masks.
We sat in little outdoor enclosed pod-like seating that was comfortable and safe.
Appetizers, entrees and desserts were all superb as well as of course the cocktails.

Great quality of food and decoration of outdoor space. Great spot!

During the pandemic with every restaurant trying to survive, Novita shines. Food was very good, service excellent and the outside mini-greenhouse made my group feel very safe. The maitre'd was incredibly charming and helpful and attentive. This is now my go-to place for now and for the future.

It was really superb. WONDEERFUL service... great food... we ate outside on a reasonably warm today.... VERY pleasant. Looking forward to returning!

I have never booked the restaurant and I never went there .

Our 1st experience with indoor dining at Novita. They are doing it well with more than adequate distancing between tables, windows doors open, air filter ionisation system in place. Food as usual delicious however I do need to say that the sauce for the papadelli with lamb raghu was on the watery side.

Best outdoor situation we have experienced. And the food and service were great as well.

WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE DURING COVID-19. Individual outside 'houses" Wonderful staff and amazing food.

I would like to compliment the owners and the staff for giving us one of the best outdoor dining experiences during these pandemic times! Honestly, one of the few fantastic meals I have had in peace without worrying about the spread of the virus. Great food! Great experience!

Really great service from Karolin! We didn’t get to try everything we wanted this time, but will be back.

I ordered the filet steak and it didn’t seem like a great cut of meat even though it was Filet Mignon. Maybe just a fluke?

I had been to Novita a few times pre-COVID -- the food was delicious and service was attentive both then and now. I recently dined with a friend in one of the outdoor "pods" and it was great - private and quiet, safe and clean (e.g., no menus, QR code instead). I look forward to my next visit...

We ate outside in one of Novitá’s pods. It was lovely and the food and service were wonderful.

Always outstanding Italian food with interesting daily specials to complement the extensive menu. Plus. I love the glass “pavilions” that they have put in place for outdoor dining - head and shoulders above the usual arrangements. We look forward to returning soon.

The service was amazing. We sat outside in a private tent. We felt safe and well taken care of. The waiter was attentive and so sweet. We’ll definitely be back.

We loves this spot! Was in one of the little igloos which was so nice !

I eat at this restaurant several times when I’m in NYC. Incredible food and wine list and the staff make it feel like I’m meeting friends for dinner. I can’t say enough good things about Novita.

Alessandro and Michelangelo could not have been more attentive hosts. They have a beautiful outdoor setup to allow for safe and comfortable dining and a gracious manner which transported us to the native Napoli Italy, especially some great wine recs from the area. High recommend!

the food is always. usually the service is great. for 2 pasta dishes, a carpaccio and a glass of wine we were there for 1:40. waiter would sometimes not come outside for 7-8 minutes. needed AT LEAST one more waiter. having said that usually it is really good so will come back.

We had a lovely dinner sitting outside to celebrate our anniversary. The manager, Alessandro, treated us like royalty when he found out it was our anniversary. What a memorable evening! Aside from the amazing service, the food was outstanding. Thanks so much for helping to make our evening so enjoyable.

The food and service are above par. I highly recommend this restaurant.