Novello Restaurant & Bar

Every dish we had was really superb. But let's start off with our first dish, which was drinks from the bar. The bartender was spectacular. I had an old-fashioned and my wife had a margarita. Fresh squeezed lemons makes all the difference. I will also say although not a dish having a live piano player was just a nice touch that put it over the top.

Marco is always such a great host. I sat at the bar and had a bottle of Sea Smoke Pinot Noir and Zucchini flowers with ricotta and mozzarella. So delicious! I will be back soon! Cheers 🥂

I love this restaurant. I discovered it during Covid when we could eat outdoors. They took over the parking lot and it was great fun. I live in Palm Beach and my friend lives in Ft Lauderdale so we meet in the middl eat Novello. I was just there Saturday night, I'm going back on Monday and back again on Saturday. It's my go to in Boca. The food is great, the service is really good and the owner, Marco, is the best. He even let's me bring my dog, a Yorkie, to the restaurant if the dog sits in her bag. It's just a really great restaurant!

This place was nothing short of extraordinary; it exuded an atmosphere that felt both welcoming and intimate, making it the perfect spot for a memorable evening. The service was truly exceptional, with attentive staff who went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our experience was nothing less than perfect. To top it all off, there was a talented pianist playing softly in the corner, filling the air with beautiful melodies that added a magical touch to the ambiance. The com inbination of the warm environment, outstanding service, and enchanting live piano music was truly the icing on the cake, creating a delightful experience that I will cherish for a long time.

The food and service at this restaurant leaves a lot to be desired. I visited recently with my family. We shared some appetizers which -an aragula salad, eggplant rollatini and a caesar salad- all of which lacked presentation and indeed flavor. For our main courses we ordered the Dover Sole and Branzino and Snapper. The sole was way overcooked and absolutely awful. The branzino was a mess in foil and vegetables accompanying some of the dishes were overcooked and soggy. The waiters hovered over the table and the servers did not seem to know how to make themselves scarce. For the price, I found this restaurant below average. Once the bill was placed on our table, the waiter returned twice to pick up the booklet even though we were still chatting. A very lousy experience. I do NOT RECOMMEND t