Visited cousin who was local and he suggested this spot for a nice lunch. We got: Starters Lamb Lolllpops (great) Calamari fritti (loved for my 3 course lunch) Chicken parm meatballs (very good) Mediterranean plate (good, but was a bit much for this meal) Meal: Parmesan crusted cod (perfect) Pistachio gelato (great) read more

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Went last sat at 5:30 with friend I had gift card. Waitress very nice! Or Ordered lamb chops and fingerling potatoes. friend ordered entree. I ordered Martini great! Immediately after my drink came out we got our meal!! Too fast in my opinion! I took one bite of my meal and something so spicy could not eat!! Waitress came by i told her, she said oh there are a few chili flakes on potatoes. I could not eat them!! I took most of meal home told her do NOT pack uneaten potatoes. I thought she would say would u like unseasoned potatoes or something Iike that. It 's expensive ! Atmosphere I Like but frankly disappointed. Will not be going back unless someone else is paying!! 1 read more

Are Black people wanted or allowed here? I can't tell because the energy is very strange. Dinner service is not good, food quality is better at lunch, read more

Came here tonight due to a friend's recommendation and we thought it was outstanding. Service attentive and friendly, food quality- fantastic, ambiance- inviting, great sounds sights and smells. We would come back!!! read more

Novara Restaurant - Surf n Turf - Italian Near Me - Milton, Massachusetts

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We went here for a family dinner during the holidays and we were blown away! Before we even got there we were impressed by the menu. The food was so good, we got the focaccia and calamari as apps and then various main dishes. The chicken and broccoli pasta was a favorite. The inside is huge and really cute. The service was fast and we really had no complaints, will definitely be going back again! read more

Need a lively date night spot on the South Shore? Novara is where it is at. The restaurant is themed as movie theatre in the 50's complete with vintage posters and a movie playing on a wall but done up in a contemporary design. Very unique. It has a huge bar that takes up half the restaurant as well as an outside patio if you just want to go by for drinks. As a non-drinker, I found their strawberry basil mocktail particularly tasty. The food itself is pretty good - standard Italian fare with a number of seafood and contemporary American dishes mixed in. You won't get the same level of food as a high end gourmet restaurant in the city but I still found the dishes quite enjoyable. I actually thought the antipasto was the most memorable dish. Portions are huge so bring your appetite. The service was fast and friendly which was great. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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Nice Italian restaurant in Milton - big, open dining/bar area with cool architecture and design. Big bar seats a lot of guests, and the open kitchen was fun, too. We were lucky enough to sit in a semi-enclosed side area so it wasn't so noisy, but for those seated in the main room, it can be a little loud. Service was excellent - food came quickly and drinks were re-filled regularly. Tried a wide range of appetizers and mains (Mediterranean plate and fried cauliflower apps were the best; and all of the mains were a hit). Parking is the only drawback here - very limited parking nearby. Give yourself extra time to find parking if you are coming here when it's busy, you'll need it. read more

August was my third visit, and I only learned of this restaurant earlier this year. And given I live in Paris and only visited twice this year - you can see I have gone out of my way in a robust Boston dining scene to return. I love the bustling energy, the amazing selection on varied foods and the casual but a little upscale vibe. Admittedly learning about one if the investors peaked my curiously to try - so well done on Novara because that is not the reason I returned - not a fan like that! Food, service and vibe all top notch read more

The restaurant is beautiful inside with a rustic feel. I love how the kitchen is open in the back and you can see the chefs at work. The service was okay--I found that us was difficult to track down our waitress to refill our waters. For food we had: Sweet potato arancini--Crispy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside. This is a wonderful appetizer. Crispy cauliflower-- I didn't think it was crispy at all but it was good with the creamy sauce. Calamari Fritti--Standard fried calamari. I didn't think there was anything special. Lemon Rosemary Wings-- I couldn't taste the lemon in the wings but it was pretty good. The wings were glazed with honey so you get that sweetness and the slight tang from the mustard. Pan Seared Scallops-- The scallops were a bit smaller than what other restaurants have but they do compensate by giving you 1-2 more. The scallops are cook nicely, not rubbery at all. I love it with the lobster risotto. The lobster I thought was a bit tough. Surf and Turf--ordered medium rare but came out to be more on the medium side. The lobster meat again was a bit tough but overall flavor was good. The food and atmosphere was good. I would definitely come here again. read more

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Great room. An old movie theater? Excellent cocktails. Folks loved the Espresso Martini. Maine Lunch on tap! Pizza looks great. We got chicken and broccoli Alfredo. Huge 2 person dish. Delicious. The pasta itself is fantastic. Caesar was another huge dish. Nice dressing. Service was friendly, attentive, and unobtrusive. It's expensive and worth it, so order thoughtfully and share. We will be back. read more

Located in a historic building, Novara is an amazing place. The food is spectacular, service is great, and the ambiance suits many different audiences. I love the calamari to start - the red sauce is tasty and their calamari comes with fresh pieces of fried peppers. The bar is large and in the middle of the restaurant; it is a full bar so they can make anything you ask for. Their seafood is my favorite, everything tastes like a fresh catch and the menu of options is extensive. Their seafood scampi (red sauce style) has just the right amount of kick and flavor. Novara is a must try! read more

Novara Restaurant - Seafood Scampi - Italian Near Me - Milton, Massachusetts

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The room is beautiful; a pleasure to sit down and relax. The food was mixed - for me. Companion ordered a lobster roll; it was large (they had a choice of a mini or full-size) and she said it was excellent. Accompanied by fries that were very good. I ordered the salad with watermelon and feta; that was a disappointment; there were five or six very small pieces of watermelon and maybe 6 or 7 smaller than dice-sized pieces of feta. There could have been a touch more dressing on the greens. Just a bland salad I would never order again. I also ordered the lamb chop appetizer; that was very good. Cooked as I had requested; juicy chops and delicious fingerling potatoes. I would go back for this dish. In general, the food, based on what we had, is average. read more

Jordan Knight did alright! We visited during lunch time and were very impressed with the service, ambience, and food. Price is very reasonable too. Parking can be a little tough but just circle around a couple of times. read more

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I first visited this establishment 2 years ago and have been going back monthly ever since. Their food NEVER disappoints, the staff is amazing, the manager Amanda is always walking around checking in on everything/everyone. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Not sure why this beautiful and renovated restaurant right in Milton got 3 1/2 stars but I absolutely love it. I come here quite a bit because it's about five minutes from my home so very easy to get to, and I always love the atmosphere, service, food, cocktails, and the wine selection so basically everything lol. If you haven't been recently or never before I highly recommend checking out, Novara, I promise you won't be disappointed. Cheers read more

Novara Restaurant - Banana Bread Pudding - Italian Near Me - Milton, Massachusetts

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Hey Jordan! What a lovely restaurant you have here. :) Went here for lunch for Mother's Day expecting long waits for food and slower service. Quite the contrary - food came out quickly and service was impeccable. A nice touch for kids is that they give out Wixie Sticks instead of the typical crayons. My boys loved that special touch. The cocktails were fantastic. I highly recommend the "New Fig on the Block." My boys gobbled up their chocolate chip cannoli pancakes and husband enjoyed the pappardelle bolognese. I had the salmon, which had a nice smoky flavor to it. Husband and I both agreed the bolognese sauce was a bit too sweet for what we prefer, but still yummy. Desserts: caramel cream was the shining star. The lemon cake and tiramisu were just ok. The end of our meal I was presented with a long stem red rose, a nice touch. Would absolutely return. Thank you for a wonderful Mother's day! And thank you for preserving such a beautiful piece of history in Milton. read more

Novara Restaurant - New Fig on the Block cocktail - Italian Near Me - Milton, Massachusetts

Not sure if this place is racist or the staff genuinely doesn't know how to do their job. Of the few times I've done a pickup, there's ALWAYS an issue. This time, I show the host my order he goes and "checks" (which he doesn't). I wait an extra 15 min and see a table full of pickup orders. I walk up and see my order that's BEEN sitting there. The moment I pick up my bag, the staff remembers they have a job to do and start questioning for my receipt which I show on top of my email. The staff member I was speaking to seemed confused that she had a job and said "next time show the front your receipt" which I already. All the while a bevy of white people come in, take their order, and leave. If you wanna experience microagressions, come here! read more

Being a Milton resident, and having both dined in and take out at Novara frequent, tonight was extremely disappointing. Mainly thanks to the so called manager "Greg" or "Craig". Having ordered $200 worth of take out food, an order was messed up. We had ordered Pappardelle Bolognese, and received linguini. When we called regarding the the problem - the manager basically said on our own system this was what was shown, nothing we can do about it. Didn't bother trying to understand the situation or be helpful and was extremely rude and unprofessional. We have an online receipt of the order, so I decided to drive to Novara with proof to show. When I arrived, I asked to see the manager, and explained we just called and showed him the order on my phone. He basically said that the picture I showed him was "modified". Showed me what showed for their system, then walked away. I tried asking if they'd refund it (I brought the food back untouched) and he basically said "not for something like that". EXTREMELY RUDE. Pathetic service for a manager. I left the food there and went back home to only find out they also forgot the chicken wings as well. Amazing customer service Greg/Craig! read more

Novara Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Milton, Massachusetts

Novara is such a hidden gem! My family had the best experience! Atmosphere was a 10/10 as well. I was served by Sarah today and she went above and beyond for our dinner. She guided us through the wine list and suggested her favorite full bodied wines that paired well with our entrees. She was kind, funny, and made sure our courses were timed well. I got the ribeye and was very impressed by the plating. I requested to have Sarah serve us at Easter brunch. Will be returning for Easter! read more

Delish! Would be back soon. Great service and good atmosphere. Crowded for a Friday night at 5 pm so sat at a table for food and later got a drink at the bar. Got chicken parm with vodka sauce and an espresso martini. Best chicken parm Ive had in a while! Hubby got a special Veal Saltambucca and Manhatten. read more

Novara Restaurant - Chicken Parmesan sub for vodka sauce - Italian Near Me - Milton, Massachusetts

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This restaurant is overrated, I think due in part to who owns it. The food is inconsistent. I ordered the chicken Marsala last weekend and I hardly tasted Marsala in the sauce. The chicken was also overcooked. A couple of friends ordered the tuna poke appetizer, which was more of a tuna tartare than a traditional poke bowl. It's a cool environment and the service has always been good but the food is just so-so. read more

Food very good. Service impeccable. We were a large group after a family wake and they were most accommodating

The restaurant is busy and lively. Our server was fine. No personality, never one smile. When our party of 4 was finished - she never brought the bill to us. So we put out 2 cards to split the bill. At no time did the waitress disclose their tip policy on bills over $200.00 (that they automatically add 18-20%). I found our half of the bill quite expensive for what we got, but paid my share. As I was leaving I saw the VERY small sign near the take away drink cooler stating that they automatically add tip for parties of 6 people or more AND any bill over $200.00. Needless to say, our waitress made out like a bandit (40% tips) for mediocre, at best, service. She should have disclosed their tip policy verbally since she never handed us a bill. The focaccia bread is dry. Everyone liked their meals though. read more

Everything we ordered was delicious and the open layout of the restaurant added to the ambiance and experience. The mushrooms in the chicken marsala was apparent in the sauce and made the sauce very tasty, but the chicken was a bit dry. The tiramisu was a perfect balance salty and sweet, with nice whipped cream on the top. read more

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First time but certainly not the last time and they fry their home fries hard .. it's like a dream come true

Always a great meal and cocktail! Service is top notch ! Beautiful outdoor dining area read more

Novara Restaurant - Cocktail are always great - Italian Near Me - Milton, Massachusetts

We came for lunch. There was a deal for $25 for 3 Courses. We got the calamari, chicken Parm, Cannoli and gelato. Service was great. Overall, it was a good experience read more

Novara Restaurant - a plate of pasta with sauce and cheese - Italian Near Me - Milton, Massachusetts

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The ambience is perfect in the summer because of the outdoor seating. Service is fast and the lamb lollipops are a must try !!

Tammy was our server for a larger party and she did amazing! Food & drinks were great and we got to be in a semi private room which was also nice. read more

Novara Restaurant - Chai latte martini - Italian Near Me - Milton, Massachusetts

Always great food, service, and ambiance! The bartenders are wicked good too!! Pizza, wings, lamb lollipops, fries, and banana bread pudding are all 5 star amazing!! read more

First time visiting party of 6. The atmosphere was nice and open with a high ceiling and plenty of room for comfort. Our server was Josh who did a excellent job answering all of the questions we had. We started with cocktails which everyone thought were perfect. We ordered calamari fritti, grilled focaccia bread, lobster tacos and chicken parm meatballs. For entrees we had steak and shrimp special, pappardelle bolognese, seared scallops,lobster & shrimp fra diavolo and seafood scampi (mine and it was delicious). For dessert we had tiramisu, banana bread pudding and a chocolate lava cake The food and service was excellent and if you are in the area I would recommend visiting you won't be disappointed. We will be back !! read more

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Never knew this place existed! It's in the outskirts of Quincy, but located in Milton. The price is very reasonable and the interior is so pretty. The portions of the food is great and the bar is huge. I felt like I got something plain here, but next time I would come back and try the chicken masla read more

Novara Restaurant - Bologneese - Italian Near Me - Milton, Massachusetts

Novara is one of the popular restaurants in east milton square/west quincy birder line. It's a nice restaurant to go to if you want to dress up fancy or dress casually for a drink. Most of their food is 8-9/10 and especially their "stand by me" strawberry drink is very delicious. It's always busy especially on the weekends. All the food names are posted in the pictures. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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Novara is the . Always a great meal, great service, and the drinks are awesome. The ambience is awesome and can get pretty loud. The surf n turf is one of my all time favorites. read more

Novara Restaurant - Surf n Turf - Italian Near Me - Milton, Massachusetts

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It is always very appealing to me, when you are surprised about a restaurant that you do not know and in a town that you have never been to. We picked this restaurant, because it was appealing to all in our family, during the celebration of my birthday. Everyone's favorite plates where in the menu and their plates and atmosphere did not disappoint. The place is a lot larger than I thought that it would be, maybe a personal bias of mine around Italian restaurants that tend to be smaller, but pleasantly surprised. It had a little bit of everything in each corner, the romantic spot, the sports bar, the family area, while they are not separated in this was, visually, you could see yourself in any of those situations and be able to be comfortable here. We loved that we sat at a round table for a table of six, as we were ready to eat and talk all day, we were in celebration mode and our server, even though she did not know we were celebrating, could feel our mood and made us feel welcomed, which we appreciated a lot. My daughter ordered the Pappardelle Bolognese, one of her favorites and she loved it and devoured it and as she stated, "this is the best one that I have ever had". If you can please your pickiest eater on your birthday, that is a plus for me. I had the parmesan crusted cod and I love when a fish is cooked were the flakes are coming off, but it is not necessarily falling apart and it has the burnt crunchiness that makes any fish savory. I was hoping that the fish was crusted with the parmesan, but instead, they gave you a parmesan style cracker (see picture, probably not best description) which gave you the flexibility to choose when you wanted the salty dish or not, it was different, so it was fine to me. My wife also enjoyed the pan seared scallops, very tender, rightly cooked and the risotto was a great addition to the plate. We came happy, we left happier and after that, we were craving for more at night, so I can safely say that we had a great time at this plate and happy we chose something new and outside our location and were rewarded for it! Cheers! read more

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Went for the first time not great the food was a three the service was good.. the antipasto was a chopped salad No italian cold cuts. They charged us for bread and the egg plant palm dish was cold and not very good. The chic palm was okay maybe a 2 out of a ten. They charged us a 20 percent gratuity on the bill of two of us. This restaurant needs improvement. read more

Food was delicious had cauliflower app which was delicious with the Brussel quinoa salad with grilled chicken which was excellent Wine was very reasonable prices as well. Cool atmosphere as im told this used to be nan old theater. Old movies playing on the screens.. FUN read more

The epitome of mediocrity. There was nothing remotely impressive about any of the dishes here, to the point where I could have made all of these myself with little effort. At the same time, there was nothing seriously wrong with any of the dishes either, except perhaps for stinginess with basic seasoning. The burrata was a ovaloid of burrata cheese, served on top of a bed of sliced tomatoes and arugula, drizzled with balsamic glaze. This was also served with crostini, but these were toasted to the point where they might as well have been crackers, as they had virtually no give. There was a notable lack of salt, pepper, or oil (nor were there any at the table). The chicken parm, to its credit, had one redeeming feature. The tomato sauce this was served with was superb! The chunkiness, sweetness, saltiness, savoriness, and earthiness were all heavenly. Alas, there is more to this dish than tomato sauce. Thank goodness for the rigatoni! They weren't anything to write home about, but helped enjoy this sauce. The chicken was a little tough, and quite bland. The only flavors (including salt) came from the tomato sauce. Shaved parmesan on top was fine, though my cheese-loving self would have loved more (I never say no to more cheese). Also provided was a thin cheese crisp of some kind. I didn't quite get how this plays into the dish, and consistency-wise, it was like biting into crystalized sugar (needed a fair amount of jaw strength too). Then there was the lemon cake, which was described as sponge cake. Sometimes, simplicity is best, sometimes it shoots you in the foot, and this was the latter. The dough here was a little too firm to be called sponge cake, topped with whipped cream and almonds, on a bed of raspberry sauce. The only notable quality is it wasn't overly sweet. Otherwise it was sweet lemon bread with whipped cream and sauce. As for the service, it could have been a just a hair more attentive, but otherwise was kind and food came out at a reasonable time. read more

Novara is my favorite Italian spot in the area. My partner and I have eaten here both in person and through delivery. Eating at the restaurant.. be prepared for a loud environment, not the most "intimate" of places, but it really wasn't much of an issue for us. I always get the bolognese and I've never been disappointed. My partner loves the chicken parm. Novara is one of those places I crave on a semi regular basis and I'll continue to eat here. read more

A true hidden gem that soothes my hankering for pasta. The Pappardelle Bolognese is definitely a go-to, simple and so tasty! The Short Rib Pizza was very fancy, we found that we aren't a fan of the more fancy style pizzas. As a chocoholic, the Chocolate Lava Cake was to die for, dark chocolate with vanilla gelato. Great place to have drinks and chill, so much TV space, as this was previously an old theatre. They really took the theme and added it to the restaurant! read more

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