Novo Cafe

The best seafood salad I've ever had and some of the friendliest staff. The perfect lunch stop on my way to the WB Studios. Thank you!

Published 3 months ago

I had a big order, I made a mistake and put it as a delivery instead of pick up. So basically I had to cancel the delivery guy and when I went to pick up the order, the staff was super helpful and understanding. They canceled my order on my request as it was charged big tip and delivery fees and charged me appropriately. The staff had to talk to their customer service or owner, but they did and solved my problem. Best staff and best service was given with a smile on the faces. The lady with glasses was super helpful throughout the process.

Published a month ago

Alessia gave amazing service. Everything was delicious and fresh.

Published 2 months ago

Here I am finding this review I started years ago in my drafts. I often think about Novo Cafe and how yummy and fresh the pasta was! I look forward to visiting again in the near future to experience all the great things I remember loving about Novo. The service was always so friendly and the Ambiance makes the perfect brunch date. Highly recommend this little gem of a cafe.

Published 3 months ago

We've been here before, but tonight was an entirely different experience! The food was so delicious. We split an arugula salad and we both had the Penne Firenze. Very good. For desert I had the Nonna cake, which I loved. She had the Blueberry Orange Tart. Amazing. We even had an authentic Italian server. She was so pleasant and helpful. Overall, a great dinner, hanging out on the outdoor patio. We will be back again soon.

Published 4 years ago

Our favorite restaurant in the neighborhood! The food is fantastic (especially their amazing "pink sauce") and the atmosphere is wonderful. The patio is cute and cozy, with great lighting and heat lamps for the colder months. 10/10 would recommend!

Published 2 years ago

I have been stopping in at this little cafe once a week when I'm in the area for several years now. The morning staff that used to work here over a year ago was not very nice, but the people that work here now are extremely warm and friendly. The cookies are delicious, the food is pretty good but not the best. I do not think that their coffee is strong enough. All in all it's a pretty good place and I will keep coming back here mostly because of the location and the people.

Published 5 years ago

Novo Cafe was right next door to our hotel. We wanted something close and could not have been more amazed at the food and service. We were not expecting anything fancy, instead we got one of the most refined Italian meals we have had in a very long time. The bread sticks with cheese we're perfectly executed. The bread was still crisp with just the right amount of chewiness on the inside. The pastas were freshly made in house and you can tell. The sauces complimented the pasta flawlessly. The wait staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. The outside seating area is a must on a gorgeous day.

Published 6 years ago

Published 20 days ago

Beautiful restaurant in Hollywood

Published 24 days ago

Published a month ago

I had a big order, I made a mistake and put it as a delivery instead of pick up. So basically I had to cancel the delivery guy and when I went to pick up the order, the staff was super helpful and understanding. They canceled my order on my request as it was charged big tip and delivery fees and charged me appropriately. The staff had to talk to their customer service or owner, but they did and solved my problem. Best staff and best service was given with a smile on the faces. The lady with glasses was super helpful throughout the process.

Published a month ago

Nova was unfortunately overwhelmed with customers during our visit. Despite being seated, we waited for an extended period without any service. Sadly, we had to leave without enjoying a meal. We hope to give Nova another chance in the future when theyre less busy.

Published a month ago

It was a nice experience and i love to try it again

Published a month ago

Alessia gave amazing service. Everything was delicious and fresh.

Published a month ago

Great cafe, quick and good service, good food.

Published 2 months ago

Verry good Pasta

Published 2 months ago

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Published 2 months ago

The best seafood salad Ive ever had and some of the friendliest staff. The perfect lunch stop on my way to the WB Studios. Thank you!

Published 3 months ago

Published 3 months ago

Here I am finding this review I started years ago in my drafts. I often think about Novo Cafe and how yummy and fresh the pasta was! I look forward to visiting again in the near future to experience all the great things I remember loving about Novo. The service was always so friendly and the Ambiance makes the perfect brunch date. Highly recommend this little gem of a cafe.

Published 3 months ago

Published 4 months ago

Good and plentiful. The pizzas are perfect

Published 4 months ago

Employees , service and food Excellent! Cute patio! Will definitely go back. Pasta with vodka sauce and Salmon-DELICIOUS!!!!!

Published 4 months ago

Published 4 months ago

Delicious

Published 5 months ago

First time here with my mom and my daughter!! It was INCREDIBLE. Best pizza we have ever had and then we got a chocolate chip cookie and a tiramisu with coffees and it was delicious. We will definitely be back! Alexa was our server and she was outstanding!

Published 7 months ago

Love this place! The food and service is consistently great. Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free options Food : 5/5 |

Published 8 months ago

If you re looking for a cozy place and comfort food, you ll like Novo Cafe. I d like to try their lunch menus Panini.

Published 8 months ago

Decent place for Italian food

Published 9 months ago

We had a really disappointing experience, which I hope isnt the norm, but we probably wont come back to find out. It took 45 minutes for our food to arrive after we ordered. And the waiter didnt bring bread until we asked for it, about 20 minutes after we were seated. The food, when it eventually arrived, was good, but not worth the ridiculous wait.

Published 9 months ago

Published 10 months ago

Sexy, Italian cafe close to the WB campus. Many studio executives and employees eat here due to the walk- ability from the studios. Never disappoints. My family has frequented this restaurant for years, the food is delicious with daily specials and hand made pasta. Our sweet family member who is 12 asked is this a Sexy Cafe ? and yes indeed it is! Dining outside Al Fresco! Yummy dishes and wonderful, attentive staff!

Published 10 months ago

Published 10 months ago

W.C. Fields would have doffed his pompous hat to this place. Food

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Somehow this place was off my radar and I bumbled into it. Food is absolutely spectacular. I will definitely be back.

Published a year ago

The staff are super friendly and, wow, sensational food galore. Love this place!

Published a year ago

I visited on Sunday with a party of 11 after Warner bros tour. I was not impressed. The server was cordial and fast. My wife found the lasagna was good although not the best she has tested. My daughter did not like the cheese pizza as she says it has no flavor. I tried the lamb chops with potatoes and also found the seasoning too timid. The meat was medium rare as requested, but the potatoes were cold and the cranberry sauce had little flavor (maybe from a can?). None of my guests were delighted and the prices are steep. Very unlikely I will go back.

Published a year ago

Friendly staff, wonderful bread, mozzarella sticks and I had the pumpkin ravioli amaretto! So yummy.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

The food is amazing from the appetizer to the main course and finish it off with their homemade deserts. The pasta is made from scratch. The atmosphere is very friendly and relaxing. The service is amazing with the best staff in my opinion.

Published a year ago

This place is wonderful. The food is one of the best Ive had. The aesthetics & atmosphere of this place are awesome. Very calming Italy vibes. The deserts & coffee are excellent!! I wish it was closer to my house, bigger parking & a better outdoor area but they are wonderful. The staff is very kind and fun to talk to, the menu for both food & bakery is extensive & delicious. Some plates better than others I will admit & It would receive a 5 star if not for the roaming flies that may wonder in to the outdoor area. The parking is small and so is the interior but if you get inside the restaurant it is a hidden gem in this city.

Published a year ago

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Published a year ago

Food just wasn t good. Got the pesto and calamari. Prices high as well as food quality low. Find another place. Our waiter was fine.

Published a year ago

I had the spaghetti and meatballs, it was delicious and agood enough portion. Definitely will visit again.

Published a year ago

Food

Published a year ago

Good food and friendly service. A winning formula.

Published a year ago

Wonderful place, fresh food. Love it!

Published a year ago

Pizza and pasta are delicious! The staff were also super friendly and great with young daughter. Not our first visit and definitely won t be our last!

Published a year ago

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Published a year ago

Love love! Just ask the lunch rush people....

Published a year ago

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Published a year ago

Prices are way too high food made me sick and our waiter a very rude low class white girl with a nose ring was disrespectful and unprofessional the whole time.

Published a year ago

1st time there visiting LA from Northern CA. Went there based on good reviews we have to agree. Our food was excellent and so was service, thanks Ted nice meeting you. Well be back..didnt have room for dessert. Ciao! (Had the Penne Firenze)

Published a year ago

Food was very bad. I liked the environment of the open space though.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

My friend and I shared three different items, the arugula salad, a pizza with a gluten-free crust, and the pasta puttanesca with gluten-free pasta. All three courses were delicious, the portions were generous, the service was excellent, and it had a pleasant atmosphere. We will definitely be back. Were particularly impressed with the tastiness of the pasta and pizza crust in light of the fact that they were gluten free

Published a year ago

Been meaning to try this place for a while. When we did we were pleasantly surprised. Crevice was great and the food was very good. I had the grilled salmon and broccoli. I dont usually say broccoli is yummy. But theirs really was. My husband had the Chicken parmigiana and sautéed kale. Very flavorful and well prepared. We will definitely go back. Highly recommend.

Published a year ago

Enjoyed light lunch. Ordered the Caprese Salad.

Published a year ago

Seafood risotto. Yummy and great selection of pastas and specials. Calamari is a must and close out with Nonna cake.

Published a year ago

Had the penne arrabiata, it wasnt that spicy and wasnt enough food, I wanted it vegetarian so I skipped a protein and maybe it would have been enough food had I gotten it with chicken or something. The ice tea was good and unsweetened. Vegetarian options: I feel like it isnt enough food if you get a vegetarian option here.

Published a year ago

Always a great experience. Highly recommend sitting on the patio.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

The food was really ! Will go back to this place again. Parking: It was a Sunday and quite easy to find one. I enjoyed the food I ordered! Food : 5/5 |

Published a year ago

We went tonight at about 730 - miserable rain. Greeted and seated promptly, a good sign nowadays. Our server, Chase, was amazing. he had some advice about sharing salads and entrees and what to do with the elementary school kid we had with us. He checked on us just often enough that we would say attentive and too little or much. He was so nice and so friendly that he made the experience for me. The food was good - i thought the cheese pizza was nothing to write home about but the bolognese and salad were wonderful. We figured on leftovers. it was so good there was only a bit of pizza to take home. My only complaint - the tax - on food out here! but that has nothing to do with the restaurant and our good experience! Kid-friendliness: server was just helpful - this kid doesnt eat kid food so have no idea bout kids food

Published a year ago

We had a great time at Novo Cafe, Burbank! I went to the work meeting at this restaurant. You never go wrong with Novo! Great menu, amazing service and wonderful ambience! Our waiter Chase was attentive, polite and smart. He recommended some nice dishes on the menu. The pastas were delicious! Chase had a good knowledge of wines and other alcohols at the bar. Highly recommended!!!

Published a year ago

Ordered the Il Classico panini and wondered how it could cost $15. It turned up and was huge, plus a nice side salad. Well worth the money, pleasant atmosphere and the coffee was the best Ive had for a little while.

Published a year ago

Posting a review similar to yelp experience review on 12/22/2022. Dine in experience less than satisfactory. Restaurant was not busy on 1/23/2023 around 1p & surprisingly the two servers who passed by a few times intentionally glossed us over. Disappointed I left 20% gratuity for non-service. On the plus side, pasta dishes better than average. Ive resided in Toluca Lake for years & gave Novo Cafe too much credit during neighborhood walks. Moving on:)

Published a year ago

I have driven past this restaurant for decades. Last night was the first time I went for dinner. Everything was super delicious! I started with the Caprese salad, with the Bolognese pasta with fettuccine. I paired that with a nice house rosé. Super sweet crew and my favorite thing to always mention is the parking. Novo Cafe has plenty of available street parking. Nice quiet neighborhood gem! Perfect for comfort food vibes, chill space.

Published a year ago

Our favorite restaurant in the neighborhood! The food is fantastic (especially their amazing pink sauce) and the atmosphere is wonderful. The patio is cute and cozy, with great lighting and heat lamps for the colder months. 10/10 would recommend!

Published 2 years ago

Super hospitable host turned on the outdoor seating heater for us on a cold day. Loved my sandwich. Very quick service and good menu

Published 2 years ago

So yummy

Published 2 years ago

Excellent food. Try to avoid Lunch time Mon thru Friday crowd crowd! Crowd! Food

Published 2 years ago

Food was excellent, nice and roomy before the lunch crowd gets in. Great atmosphere!

Published 2 years ago

There was a group of 12 of us that went to Novo after a funeral service. The food and service was very good. The outdoor patio seating was excellent.

Published 2 years ago

Gluten free pizza was great. Lemonade was a bit too sweet for me but a nice little cafe with friendly service.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

This place sucks. Food is bland and service is mediocre. Extremely underwhelming Italian food. Just not worth it. I am never returning back here.

Published 2 years ago

Always a lovely time but our server went above and beyond for our friends birthday!! Great night

Published 2 years ago

The menu does Not disappoint. Just being there to pick up our food made me wish wed dine in. The staff so helpful and wonderful. Then the food, I had the clam spaghetti and so happy I did. You guys then theres the flour less chocolate cake. Seriously stop in for a treat, these wonderful people have your back. Oxox!

Published 2 years ago

Food was good. That sauce on the chicken marsala was so yummy. The potatoes were just meh, but I used them to get all the sauce up :) The cannoli was fantastic. Rich ingredients and the tiny hint of lemon which tells me it was fresh and homemade. One star down because the olive oil our patio table was infiltrated, as nature does sometimes on patios (gnats). But no one noticed until I picked it up to use it. Ew. (They replaced it when I flagged someone down). But beside that, service was very good and the food was tasty. Parking: Parking was pretty much just street parking. Plan accordingly.

Published 2 years ago

Very nice place, had the drunken sea pasta, nice spice level. Pasta was done very nicely, kid had the pizza.

Published 2 years ago

Looking for a place to eat we passed through the door and decided to enter. We ate very well. The chicken panini was very delicious and abundant, but not the lasagna portion, leaving one diner hungry. The lemonade was a little sweet for my taste, but they say its normal in general. The price is good compared to the quality-price The cashier was a little dry but it was understandable that it was a complicated schedule with a lot of people. Without a doubt I recommend and would return

Published 2 years ago

Friendly staff!!! Very warm and welcoming. Food is good.

Published 2 years ago

Parking: Its street parking so if you go there during busy or night time, you might have to park far.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

By chance we found this place, and I really liked it, very delicious food, excellent service, a very beautiful waitress, very friendly and very helpful, very nice place... Thank you...

Published 2 years ago

Very cute Italian restaurant right next to The Tangerine Hotel. The food was really tasty the pasta was cooked to perfection. The starter salad was fresh and also delicious. The tiramisu rounded everything off perfectly. Absolutely recommended!

Published 2 years ago

Excellent dining experience. Food was amazing. Also the Mint lemonade was awesome. Tiramisu cake was delicious. Service was fantastic, thank you Chase :)

Published 2 years ago

They have a large open patio with comfortable seating. The staff were helpful and prompt. I had a nice salmon dinner with vegetables and the house wine was good. A very good experience.

Published 2 years ago

Great food and comfortable outdoor dining area, Italian style cafe with pasta, pizza, desserts and drinks.

Published 2 years ago

Ate outside with a large group. Attentive service, great yummy food and crowded in a good way.

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Nice place with good ambience. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and great staff. Recommend the sandwiches here.

Published 2 years ago

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Great food, stellar service

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Best Italian meal Ive had in a while and great service.

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Great gluten free options. Pizza, pasta, and sandwich gluten free options.

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Awesome! Everything was amazing!!!

Published 2 years ago

Excellent food, and Chase is the most personal and amazing waiter I have ever had. Great personality, very attentive and helpful. Food is amazing.

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The food and staff were terrific! The cheesecake for dessert is a must.

Published 2 years ago

Really good food and service. Although they were out of the Nona cake.

Published 2 years ago

Excellent service and food! Patio dining at its best..

Published 2 years ago

Good

Published 2 years ago

Amazing place with amazing food and people

Published 2 years ago

Good

Published 2 years ago

Always great! We used to live down the street and now return to the neighborhood just for dinner. Novo is amazing.

Published 2 years ago

Best tiramasu!

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Published 3 years ago

Bolognese was DELICIOUS! Gravy thick sauce on their homemade fettuccine! Outside patio had heaters(Rained like mad the day before and still weary of in door dining).

Published 3 years ago

Beautiful, elegant and delicious

Published 3 years ago

The food was good and the waiter was very nice and helpful.

Published 3 years ago

Slow service for delivery

Published 3 years ago

Rich gourmet Italian food!

Published 3 years ago

Been going to Novo for years. Everything Ive had was absolutely tasty!

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Published 3 years ago

Food is 5 Star but the seating is so uncomfortable that it s hard to recommend. We want to come back! Please get different seats that are more comfortable!

Published 3 years ago

Nice place with a good outdoor seating. Great staff and good food. Loved this place :)

Published 3 years ago

Very kind staff and the food was delicious!

Published 3 years ago

Very reasonable prices

Published 3 years ago

Both the iced tea and coffee were tasteless. The atmosphere at the outdoor tables is good.

Published 3 years ago

Three of four had salmon. Im always uneasy ordering salmon from an Italian restaurant (do they have Salmon in the Mediterranean? ), but this was excellent.

Published 3 years ago

Novo cafe has had weekly citations issued due to lack of compliance with COVID Health Officer Order since January 2021. It seems like this restaurant does not care to follow the rules when it comes to COVID.

Published 3 years ago

Just came with my wife and parents for lunch. Very good food and service to match!

Published 3 years ago

Sea bass and the chicken marsala was delightful. The place was extremely understaffed, and the poor girl helping us was doing her best with a cheerful, happy and kind personality. Management needs to reanalysis their staffing needs. Other then that, good ambiance.

Published 3 years ago

Published 3 years ago

What wonderful BurrattaToast: Concentrated balsalmic vinegar, creamy burratta, multigrain nut bread, and much shredded basil. The best I have had. We also had chopped green salad with salmon and homemade ravioli. Couldnt have been better. The house wine was a delicious Tuscan blend and the Nonna Cake we split for dessert was better than Grandmas. Easy to recommend this place.

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Tanya is amazing. Great food.

Published 3 years ago

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A delightful first post-pandemic dine-in (though we did sit outside in the covered patio, which was very charming) experience! Lobster ravioli was delicious, portions are sizeable (one friends lasagna was huge, the others pesto dish enormous!), and great wine selection. Loved it.

Published 3 years ago

I had the Lasagna, and it was delicious.

Published 3 years ago

The young Latin Girl..I believe is the Manager..Great..Wonderful...makes me feel Welcome..Thx

Published 3 years ago

The Bruschetta is great. Clean and cozy with good service.

Published 3 years ago

All around excellent Italian fare, great service!

Published 3 years ago

Weve been here before, but tonight was an entirely different experience! The food was so delicious. We split an arugula salad and we both had the Penne Firenze. Very good. For desert I had the Nonna cake, which I loved. She had the Blueberry Orange Tart. Amazing. We even had an authentic Italian server. She was so pleasant and helpful. Overall, a great dinner, hanging out on the outdoor patio. We will be back again soon.

Published 3 years ago

Great atmosphere! Staff was excellent. Chase was serving us tonight. Thank you for the great hospitality! The food was excellent. You cant leave there without trying the cheesecake

Published 3 years ago

Excellent Italian restaurant

Published 3 years ago

Great food and service. A bit pricey.

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Ample outdoor seating. Pumpkin raviolis, ver good

Published 3 years ago

The service at this place is wonderful. The high-quality pizzas and Italian dishes truly have a wonderfully original flavor. I recommend the pastries and the Nona Cake: it is a homemade style cake with a unique creamy filling. It is worth eating here.

Published 3 years ago

Thoroughly enjoyed the food here, it was surprisingly excellent. I felt it was actually the best Italian food in the valley. We will be going back. Particularly liked the calamari starter and the chicken parm.

Published 4 years ago

Delicious homemade pasta and sauce! Good service and prices.

Published 4 years ago

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Good food and friendly staff, very cute interior and outdoor seating is a vibe at night.

Published 4 years ago

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Love this place

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Had a great experiance. Cozy place, yummy food and drinks. Most importantly very good service. Going back for sure.

Published 4 years ago

Was my first visit but will not be my last. Food and service was great! And they have a large covered patio.

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Awesome date place. Patio is reallty nice. The staff is very helpful. The food was amazing. Pizza and meatballs were AHMAZING!

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Nice people good food

Published 4 years ago

Pretty decent Italian fare. Nice service.

Published 4 years ago

Ordered lasagna, expensive, small portion, too much... idk what it was...Bay leaves? Not enough cheese and meat on the lasagna... I was craving a home cooked style massive thing...I got a fancy Swansons frozen meal

Published 4 years ago

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Good food price atmosphere and staff

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Very rich and everything... Excellent service..!!

Published 4 years ago

Delicious!!

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Hidden gem... Ok not hidden. But I was pleasantly surprised!! Def will be back.

Published 4 years ago

Over price crazy to high

Published 4 years ago

It was enjoyable with family and friends.

Published 4 years ago

I would rate 0 stars if possible. My husband and I went on a Saturday afternoon. There were probably 5 other groups already sat, only one group seemed to be waiting on food, the others looked about done. We sat down, asked for water while we looked over the menu. 15 minutes go by and not one person spoke to us. I made eye contact with a waitress at least 5 times and she just kept on walking. My husband went inside to ask about ordering and was told to take your seat . The same waitress watched us walk out and didn t say anything. We were really looking forward to the meal but the service was abysmal. I recommend Olive and Thyme just across the street. Great service and good food.

Published 4 years ago

Beware, if you don t order drinks right when you sit down, you won t see a waiter again. Save your time and eat and one of the other many great establishments in the area.

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Delicious

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I have been stopping in at this little cafe once a week when Im in the area for several years now. The morning staff that used to work here over a year ago was not very nice, but the people that work here now are extremely warm and friendly. The cookies are delicious, the food is pretty good but not the best. I do not think that their coffee is strong enough. All in all its a pretty good place and I will keep coming back here mostly because of the location and the people.

Published 5 years ago

Very good pasta, and the cheese bread sticks with their sauce is just amazing!

Published 5 years ago

I love Novo Cafe, this was a great recommendation from my italian teacher two years ago, and I keep coming back!

Published 5 years ago