We dropped in for a weekend lunch and the place was deserted. Since we were all starving and knew their menu pretty much by heart, we ordered our favs. Everything tasted as expected but we felt like we were eating delivery food, just in their dining room. I'm not sure if that makes any sense but I guess I just expected a little bit of an upgraded experience for a dine in. The server was very friendly albeit being shy. Efficient service, decent food. read more

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Absolutely terrible, the pizza was overcooked, I didn't complain next time they wouldn't deliver 4 minutes away after 15 years of ordering there, they gave to the other store, and they said they weren't responsible for my area and I should call this location, they are A JOKE, I hope they go out of business read more

I have been eating here since long before YELP days, so I'm happy to finally write how I feel about Nova. They have really good food, the Pizza's r very good and the sauce.... Tastes so much better than all the Pizza Nova's. Clean and spacious restaurant with plenty of parking and friendly staff. Especially the cute waitress with the PINK HAIR... Omg we LOVE HER and she's worked there for a long time but is as bubbly as if it's her 1st day!! Only 1 complaint - and that is the HORRIBLE fountain Coke. It tastes off, like it's not mixed properly or the lines need to be cleaned. Be sure to get a can of coke instead. 1 small complaint, but the pizza and service make up for ruining my beloved Coke. Hmm no Coke emoji I recommend this place to anyone looking for a more traditional Italian flavored pizza without driving to Woodbridge / Maple. MEHHH who needs Woodbridge we have NOVA . No Italian hand-gesture emojis either! Ayyyy ohhhh I hope the i8 has better smileys read more

Nova Ristorante - Pepppperonni Pizza with pepperoni on top - Pizza Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

My husband and I were driving aimlessly for dinner. It was a toss between African cuisine vs. Italian. We spotted this restaurant as we drove by. Apparently, this is the location where Pizza Nova all began. I've ordered the Salmon for the main, it was a thick cut of salmon and the garlic went well with it. Shrimp Fra Diavolo Sautéed jumbo shrimp in your choice of spicy tomato garlic sauce or mild garlic butter. 14 The shrimp were butterfly but tasted very bitter, I am not sure if there were too much wine added or what happened to it. I didn't enjoy it. The service was very pleasant, the waitress was helpful when we asked for suggestions which made the dining experience more relaxed. Overall not bad.. read more

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This restaurant is located in a quiet strip mall not far from the Lawrence subway station. You will probably see the Pizza Nova sign before spotting this place right next to it. Simple italian fair in a bright and airy space. You can of course get pizza (really? Pizza Nova is right next door), but there are pastas, sandwiches and main meals to choose from. I got the veal sandwich with Mediterranean salad. Both were delicious and the portion size was enough for a dinner portion. Appreciated the good sauce to meat to bread ratio. Salad was fresh with plenty of olives!! Also, our server was really friendly and made sure we never needed anything. A solid dinner spot if you are in the area. read more

Nova Ristorante - Veal sandwich with Mediterranean salad - Pizza Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

My girlfriend and I visited this restaurant because it had decent reviews. Turns out, the food was absolute shit. I got the seasonal special which was mozzarella stuffed gnocchi and it was literally dripping oil. The waiter eventually came back and I told him about the excessive oil in my meal. He whipped up another dish for me which was still oily (albeit not as much as the first dish). Service was dine. Food was shit, do not recommend. read more

Nova Ristorante - Oily gnocchi - tryina give me high cholesterol - Pizza Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

Located in a somewhat lack luster stretch of shops and restaurants, Nova Ristorante is likely the joint to have the cleanest and highest quality. That really doesn't say much, however, because it's being compared to the run-down takeout shops next to it. My party ordered a variety of pasta dishes: - Tuscan Pesto - Basilicata - Ravioli Rose - Duck Bolognese All were reasonably priced - that is, until we acknowledged the small portion size and the congruent flavour among all the dishes that screamed that it tasted like something pre-packaged and ''out of the box''. You also get a plate of small dinner rolls for free to start your meal. This is always appreciated to help one stave off their hunger, but be prepared to have whipped butter packages instead of whipped butter in a dish. This isn't usual, but it does enhance the fact that the restaurant is not high end and instead just a pleasant spot for lunch/dinner. My server, the awesome lady with pink hair, provided impeccable customer service though. She was prompt, engaging and checked up on us regularly. Kudos to her for bringing her positive energy to the table! Overall, if you're in the area, hit Nova up for lunch because its decor, service, and prices are still above what you may find elsewhere in the vicinity. read more

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I have been a customer of this Pizza Nova since the 1960s and I'm sorry to say the quality has gone down in the past few years. It is always hit and miss on whether your pizza will be any good. Lately it has been mostly miss. Tonight was the last straw. My family always orders four separate pizzas and the one I got was terrible. Not only was it incorrectly made, the quality resembled cheap supermarket frozen pizza. Hardly what you'd expect from a restaurant that's been in business over 50 years. Now I have to search for a new pizza place. read more

Interesting to see Pizza Nova opening a restaurant to serve other Italian food. (Pizza Nova was right next door!) Our waitress was friendly but the restaurant seemed short-staffed. It wasn't busy on a Tuesday night. The appetizer came quickly but the waitress forgot our bread. Our orders also took some time to be ready, so we were really hungry. When the food came, we were all disappointed about the portions. The pasta was good, but just not enough, even for my friend who has the smallest appetite. read more

Nova Ristorante - Pizza Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

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This restaurant is slightly hidden away beside Pizza Nova. It has a nice menu with many Italian options. They make their own pasta in house which is nice. I chose a vegetarian pasta. It had a nice sauce and a good amount of veggies. Overall I thought it was pretty good. I've had amazing pasta on a recent trip to Paris so compared to that, it wasn't the greatest. Service was really good. They also were very accommodating for allergies. The interior was nice. It's actually quite spacious inside, although it doesn't seem very big from the outside. It's pretty casual as well. Not very full for a weekday night either. I do think prices were slightly too high for the quality but otherwise pretty reasonable. I'd want to come back to try some of their other foods. read more

Nova Ristorante - Pizza Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

Super impressed with this place! Ignore the fact that this restaurant is located in a somewhat dingy mall, because the food here is fantastic. The executive chef here prides himself with using only the freshest local ingredients and puts in a personal twist with traditional Italian recipes, and it shows. I got a chance last night to try their new Spring menu: 1. San Marino salad: Roasted asparagus, cherry tomatoes and romaine lettuce - A good starter 2. The Tuscan Spring: Zucchini noodles, cherry tomatoes, shrimp, garlic and olive oil - Absolutely loved the zucchini noodles. I think this will be a big hit with the low-carb crowd. 3. Amalfi: Spring lemon risotto with asparagus in a light cream sauce and black sesame - this was very yummy. Love the light crunchiness of the black sesame and the light lemon cream sauce was perfect with it. 4. Adriatic: Grilled veal chop with mashed parsnips and beets - they did a great job with the chop and it was tender and juicy. The sweet parsnip mash was great! 5. Sicilian Kiss: Home-made light orange mousse in a real orange shell - This dessert looks very pretty but personally I am not a fan of citrus peel, so it was just ok for me. We also tried items that were part of their regular menu: 6. Calamari Nova - I was very pleased that the calamari was fried perfectly (not chewy), and the breading was light. Yum! 7. Wild boar chop with roasted kale and turnip wedge - this was my favourite item of the night. The chop was very flavourful and tender. The roasted kale was a nice touch and it has almost a chip-like texture to it. Personally I would have like the kale cooked soft, but it was good nonetheless. 8. Shrimp Fra Diavolo: Sauteed jumbo shrimp with a touch of Italian chilli pepper and garlic. Yum! 9. Tiramisu - Very creamy and amazing! Yum! I was told that the restaurant started the whole fastfood Pizza Nova chain, but I am not sure why other reviewers would compare this to Pizza Nova since the food there is not even in the same league. The prices for what you get here is extremely reasonable (Premium items such as steak or boar chop are under $25), and it is possible to have a great affordable meal here. Overall, I loved my experience here at Nova Ristorante and would definitely come back! read more

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Good food, service and prices. My dinner companion has been going here for +25 years... and she suggested we go... no disappointment. I started writing this three years ago and just noticed it in the drafts section... Ooops. So, you'll understand if I can't remember what I ate, but honestly, it was very good. read more

I had lunch at this Pizza Nova last week with a colleague. That last two times I was there (in the same week!) I'd ordered Pasta Al Forno and loved it! So that's what I ordered this time. It wasn't as awesome as in the past. The pasta sauce was really thick and kind of bland. I ate some of the pasta and ended up eating the cheese off the top. The bread was delicious. Our server was very friendly and took good care of us. read more

There have been few places I have tried grilled calamari and this place just does it right. Grilled calamari stuffed with garlic, parmesan and parsley on a bed of roasted leeks and crrots- it was absolutely amazing especially with bread, the veggies were seasoned well. I would have preferred the calamari to been seared a little though. For main, I had the handmade ravioli with beef, the sauce had so much flavor and the beef was perfect, not mushy at all. My friend ordered the Tuscan pizza without the chicken, we know spinach and feta go together. We paid $16 for a small pizza which in my opinion isn't worth it so I wouldn't order it next time. For desert I ordered the chocolate royal cake- layer of white chocolate mousse, milk chocolate mousse and devils cake. It was pretty amazing especially a great choice if someone really loves chocolate. The tiramisu could use some alterations...too much cocoa powder had us gulping our water and the masrapone cheese could have been made a little creamy. The waitress was funny and witty, great energy and ambiance. Overall this was a great dinner. read more

Nova Ristorante - Tuscan pizza - Pizza Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

Don't go. HORRIBLE service. I've been going here since I was a kid in the 70s. it's the very first Pizza Nova in Toronto. "Nove" is on the side of the typical pizza joint. it used to have great Italian food. it's always been a hidden gem. NOT ANY MORE. Total crap. we sat over an hour staring at dirty plates. no one asked if we were ok. no one asked if we wanted more drinks. nothing. total poop show. $35 for 4 small side salads that they served as two big bowls with no tongs. Staff are useless. SAD. read more

Decent food, pasta could have been better, sauce did not blend with the pasta. Customer service was real good! read more

Nova Ristorante - Pesto Pollo - Pizza Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

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Impressed! Great service, decent food and reasonable price. Spencer recommended the delicious calamari nova and provided fine-dining level service. read more

I was a regular there for years, but since they changed the place a few years ago the place went downhill fast. I hadn't been for a couple of years. So I thought I would try it again. We went on a Friday night at 6:30 for my wife's birthday. The place was empty (I mean no one). We got to place our drink order almost right away. Then didn't see anyone again. My daughter went to check on what was going on. We waited another 10 minutes (about 30 total) and then we left. The menu had almost nothing on it and was on a plain piece of paper (and it was dirty). I will never go there again. Horrible experience. I would give it less than 1 star if I could based on this and my last few visits. read more

First time trying this Restuarant and truth be told I loved it. I was greeted as soon as I walked in and given a table. The decor is that of a fine dining establishment without the exuberant prices My server Janice was a pleasure to deal with her service is second to none. I ordered the speciality pizza and it was delicious somewhat what you would get downtown in little Italy. I will definitely be back.Thank you Janice for a great dining experience read more

Used to be good. We went on a regular basis way back, and really liked this place, thr Chicken Parmesan was incredible. But after a long absence we returned, only to find the Chicken Parmesan was now $17.00 each, no longer a double breast, there were no longer any leftovers. The whole menu is now pretty much the same as Pizza Nova's (which is not a surprise, as they always shared a kitchen, but the restaurant always seemed to have their own menu. Sad too, that it took more than thirty minutes for our food to come. I was expecting more from the new higher prices. read more

Wish I could give this 3.5 stars. We come here because my in-laws really like it and they've been coming here for a long time. Nice casual unassuming Italian place. Never uber busy. Food is good. Portions getting smaller. Getting more expensive. They've made some cost- cutting changes. Here are the dishes we've experienced and liked: lasagna, chicken Parmesan, veal Parmesan, shrimp diavolo, garlic cheese toast, Caesar salad, fresh in house made pasta, pizza (although my husband ordered a small preset deluxe and it came out to $25 - yikes!!), carrot cake, cheesecake, chocolate truffle cheesecake. Staff is generally sweet - beware of the pink haired lady read more

Very rude, entitled and disrespectful waitress. The restaurant was not busy at all, and it took quite a while for our food to come out. The waitress seemed quite confused and showed some attitude. Even though the overall experience wasn't terrible, I still decided to give a very small tip of around 50 cents. The waitress then approaches our table and loudly confronts me about my tip and askes me if the tip amount I entered was my intention and that it was quite unusual. She spoke to me in a very condescending tone. Very unprofessional on the waitresses end. A tip is an optional payment and is at the customers descression. Don't assume you're entitled to a 15% minimum tip. I'm only required to pay the bill, I could have tipped you nothing. You never ever under any circumstances question or confront a customer about the tip you left them and try to embarrass them infornt of other diners. I won't be back and will continue to give my business to restaurants that care and respect their customers. read more

Came here for a birthday with my mother and was pleasantly surprised. The decor was warm and inviting, while the server was very friendly. My mother enjoyed her latte and I liked my Caesar. Just a bit spicy but with a definite alcohol kick to it! We ordered a daily special baked tuna item as well as lamb chops. The lamp chops were juicy and cooked perfectly medium rare, not tough at all. It was nestled atop a massive bed of mashed potatoes, which were buttery and delicious but I do wish there was some sort of gravy to go with them. There were also some carrots. Always important to get my vegetables in! Though we originally thought the server told us the special was a tuna steak, when it came it was more like a creamy risotto with mushrooms, nuts, and pieces of tuna. We were originally a bit disappointed because we hadn't listened properly to the server (though apparently, the server thought it was a tuna steak as well) but it ended up being very good. The risotto was al dente and the textural variation with the crunchy nuts, springy mushrooms and meaty tuna. For dessert, I ordered a tiramisu and to our surprise, the server came out with a chocolate cake that my mother found delicious. It was quite sweet, but very rich in chocolate flavour. The tiramisu had a distinct coffee taste and had just the right amount of sweetness. read more

This is an average Italian restaurant. The wait for the food actually took quite long. I enjoyed my dish which was the Basilicata. The service was also good, this place just didn't blow my mind. read more

Beautiful restaurant with amazing food to spend some nice time with your loved ones! I wish heartfelt success to the restaurant and to the great team! read more

ok this is an old review, was there last in 2007 with my kids for lunch, but we used to frequent this place (when it was good) in the early 90's after my stints at Kennedy Banquet hall working the Bingo unit in the evenings..mondays and wednesdays made $20 bucks a night for charity..would go here after the smokey filled hall It was soo good back then maybe being 20 something was the difference and we had a tonne of jugs. When I went with the kids for lunch we had ceasar salad and a large pizza, it taste just like the delivery or take out nothing better, actually the people who own it seem to be a bit over the whole experience. So if you need Pizza Nova just have delivery without the attidude you will get the same thing. read more

My only choice for late night pizza, the place is always busy and the pizza is always fresh, well except the slices (only sometimes) The manager also seems to have a very specific hiring policy when it comes to the cashiers. read more

It been a few years since I went to the original sight of Pizza Nova. It was always a nice place to get a wonderful pizza. I was pleasantly surprised to find the location had been renovated. It's a bright and welcoming location and still service. The menu has been expanded and my meal was fantastic. read more

Traveling from Northern California was looking for good simple Italian food. Yelp comes through again. Great service and friendly staff. Seems a lot of local repeat customers greeted by name with traditional Italian hugs and greetings. Nice menus including seasonal specialties. I enjoyed a nice Veal Scaloppini and Salad with an Espresso to top it off. Looking for a nice Italian meal? I highly recommend Nova. I will be back next time in town! read more

I was very surprised but this restaurant, considering the mall it was in, but was very pleased with the warm and welcoming interior and atmosphere. The food was fairly good value considering this restaurant is a division of Pizza Nova. I had the Pasta A La A Vodka with optional chicken breast. The chicken breast was slightly over grilled although the pasta and sauce were very good. Overall, I would recommend this if you're in the mood for Italian. read more

Nova Ristorante - Pasta A La Vodka with optional chicken breast. - Pizza Near Me - Scarborough, Ontario

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This place is Pizza Nova. Not hidden beside Pizza Nova as some people think! I have been eating here a couple of times a year since my youth, many many years ago. I have always liked the pizza here but now I am older I enjoy the new menu. The client hasn't changed much though. Still local Scarberians wearing sweatpants, lol. read more

This is a restaurant extension of Pizza Nova offering a wider variety of dishes in a sit down setting. The food is pretty much Pizza Nova food, but in a restaurant setting. They do have some additional menu offerings, such as risotto, pastas, soups, and they even take a swing at cioppino. Compare to the regular Pizza Nova offerings, this is definitely a step up. They put some effort into trying to recreate higher end dishes at more modest prices. But in the end, this is still Pizza nova, so the food does not compare to any of the multitude of Italian restaurants in Toronto. We had the minestrone, which was made in store but tasted surprisingly similar to Campbells canned soup. The cioppino is made with all frozen seafood so the flavour and texture are all lacking. The seasonal chestnut risotto was so sweet it could have been served as a dessert. If you think Pizza Nova makes great pizza, then you will probably like this place. If you know what real Italian food is like, then go somewhere else. read more

This was my favourite spot. I ate here weekly. New owners took over Andy first experience was terrible! Waited years to try again. Went a few months ago had an amazing experience. The bread with oil and spices served warm was delicious! My Greek salad with chicken was beautiful vegetables where crisp! It was amazing!! Went a few days ago and ordered the same thing. Again they changed their menu constantly so when you love something you go back and can't get it aka the bread. Then I get my Greek salad and the lettuce is wilted and it just looks soggy and was. Total disappointment again!! Then the Cesar salad dressing was changed to crappy Kraft instead of Renee's and you don't even get a lemon wedge!! read more

Nice service. Standard food thou. I tried the meat lover pizza, lamb chop, mussels and risotto. I only love the mussels because the sauce is amazing. However the rest is meh especially the lamb chop is lack of taste. read more

Been coming here for a couple of years now and have always had good service. And their pizzas are the best I've tasted compared to pizza pizza and pizza hut well except for mine that is. lol read more

DO NOT BE FOOLED. THIS IS MY FIRST YELP POST EVER. The nice chic website and menu are a perfect ploy to mask the identity of this food establishment. This is PIZZA NOVA. After ordering what seemed like it would be a delicious lunch - ended up being one of the WORST lunch experiences i've ever encountered. After a whopping 110$ bill between 6 people during lunch, you'd think that the food would be immaculate. Sub-par? No, just down right awful. The website doesn't advertise that it is a PIZZA NOVA restaurant chain. If it had, we most likely would've never ordered from this place - i guess that's the marketing gimmick, it worked perfectly. As we showed up to pickup our orders we saw that it shares the same commercial space as pizza nova. Staying optimistic we got back to work with the food, ONLY TO UNCOVER THE TRUE NATURE OF THIS PLACE. All of the recipients of this food were in complete dismay. - Heat Lamp ridden pasta / worse than canned sauce - I'd talk about the veal but after 2 bites, it was in the trash - My coworkers who kept an unbiased and objective mind - were also appalled. If you have a relatively keen taste for food and enjoy money, stay away from this place. read more

If i could give this a negative 20 i would! Worst service I have ever had in my life. I came in hungry and left hungry! A late Sunday evening and only 3 parties including mine and slow and poor service was the only meal on the menu. Although the server was pleasant she knew nothing about the food on the menu and appeared as well as sounded confused the entire time. She took really long periods of time to come and take orders though the place was empty! She didnt listen to any dietary concerns or preferences!! My friend as well as myself sat and watched our friends attempt to eat their incorrect meals while waiting for our meal that never ever came! Two of us have yet to see our orders. The waitress looked frazzled and has yet to issue much of any sincere apology. How can an empty restaurant be so slow and struggle in this way? Needless to say we will never return seeing as almost everyone left hungry and annoyed! My pregnant friend and birthday girl couldnt even eat due to their meal containing pork even though they asked for substitute of chicken! The birthday girls mother in law took 2 bites of her food and was disgusted. Just a mess! Terrible everything. read more

With out a doubt the best pizza in this area I've been ordering from the restaurant from years you have to try them !

Fantastic place. Very consistent. Very friendly staff. A gem in an otherwise desolate area for restaurant choices. Great chicken parm and pasta dishes. Careful attention to detail. Family favourite. read more

This is not just a pizza joint. Who knew there was this little gem of a restaurant in the middle of Scarborough? It truly is fine dining at a very reasonable price. The quality of food is excellent and the quantity is honestly enough to satisfy anyone's large appetite. The first time I came, a few months ago I was blown away at the quality of food we had. We ordered the grilled squid for an appetizer and it was definitely the best I've ever had. The Fettuccine Alfredo was perfect and seriously enough for two. The fresh bread was soft and delicious. The meal was so good, I had to come back. I brought my parents here for a birthday dinner last night and we had to have the grilled squid - just as delish as last time! I had the veal piccata which was absolutely delicious and beautifully plated. My parents both ordered the Lobster Gnocchi which was amazingly rich and flavorful. We had so much that we had to pack up food to take home. This place is definitely date worthy. The interior is nicely done and the food is epic. If you are looking for a high quality meal indicative of downtown restaurants, I highly recommend this "Pizza Nova" restaurant. It truly is much more than just pizza!! Don't be fooled by the name. I don't normally write reviews, I'm more of a lurker, but it just had to let people know about this place. read more