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    Nova Trattoria

    3.6 (58 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Ordered 2 pizzas for carry out. They were reheated, not fresh. Nowhere near fresh. Leathery crust. It might be great fresh out of the oven, but serving leftovers when whole pies are ordered, not slices, is a real disappointment. So much for Trenton's Tomato Pie. Yuch!

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    Gerald S.

    PIZZA BY THE SLICE REVIEW Nova Trattoria recently moved to this location, replacing the Mexican casa that was there before. It is a smallish space with a row of tables along the wall, with kitchen on the opposite side behind another wall that gives the appearance of being a very narrow dining room. I ordered a slice of Brooklyn pie and another tradition regular triangle. The Brooklyn slice was pretty good - thin crust, Marzano sauce and dollops of mozza in a square pan. It was firm, crisp and pleasantly chewy. The regular slice was not as good. The crust was limp despite requesting it be reheated well done, and there was ample oil drip onto the paper plate. Just not a strong presentation. The price was good at around $5 for the slices and bottle of water. Service was pleasant from start to finish. There is much better pizza and tomato pie right nearby.

    Chicken Marsala delivered. So good :-)
    Monique B.

    The food is very good. I always order the same thing...chicken Marsala w/ potatoes and pork and figs. The chicken is so juicy and tender and the sauce with the mushrooms is the best I've had in the area. The pork and figs appetizer is tasty. I was skeptical at first and when I tried it, I was hooked. The salmon appetizer, lobster in cognac sauce over mashed potatoes appetizer...tasty. Delivery has always been fast, food delivered nice and hot. The ONLY reason why I don't give this place 5 stars is simple...inconsistency in flavor. There were times that I've ordered where the food was bland and not enough sauce and Marsala flavor which irks me because there were many times I've had it and it was so damn good.

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    My fav pizza place since I moved here. Small mom and pop shop, great service, even better food, great portions

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    We order their catered chicken parm all the time and it's delicious every time ! Very easy to work with and affordable

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    Their Trenton style pie is my favorite in the area. Been to most places within 10 mile radius. Service was great, no ambiance .

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    Good food excellent delivery time from restaurant . Pleasant people at restaurant reasonable prices

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    The only Italian takeout I get in Ewing. Never disappointed. Addicted to there personal pies with bacon

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