An absolutely stunning anniversary dinner. This 4 course meal was beautiful and absolutely delicious. The handcrafted drinks were high quality, creative and perfect. The place is small and doesn't look like much from the street, but inside is a whole different world....warm and inviting. The bartender was gracious and attentive to anything we needed. Well worth saving your pennies for an exquisite fine dining experience in Bangor, Maine that rivals any big city. We will be back. Thank you!
Had a really wonderful experience at Novio’s last night! My husband and I sat at the bar and truly enjoyed every one of the four courses we had. The drinks were also fantastic and both Bob, the owner, and our waitress were so friendly & easy-going. The salmon was absolutely delicious! Such a great price for wonderful food.
Every course was great not a single one disappointed, also the drinks were fantastic, unique and flavorful, the service was great and you couldn’t eat another bite by the end. Overall the restaurant was amazing and worth every penny.
I have to be honest, the food was fantastic. Presentation is everything- and it was all here. The staff was super welcoming, and the drinks were very well thought out. I was very impressed.
Great place for date night! Perfectly sized portions for four course meal. Wine paring is great!
Absolutely amazing service and food. My wife has celiac and I cannot recommend this place enough for people with celiac. They doubled checked that her drink was completely gluten free so she could get what she wanted. And the best part, the owner is a Yankees fan. We will definitely be going back!
Wonderful 4 course meal for $60, also the wine and whiskey options were spectacular
Lisa Steele l Fresh Eggs Daily
+5
Wow! 5 star dining right in the heart of downtown Bangor! I don't know how Novio's escaped my radar for this long, but now that we've discovered this gem, we'll definitely be back! Everything from the seasonal, locally sourced menu (the chef actually tends a greenhouse and a flock of chickens!), to the decor, to the soundtrack softly piped into the dining room, our dinner at Novio's was absolutely enjoyable. The cocktails have clever names to accompany the innovative ingredients, and were expertly prepared. They set the stage for our appetizers - fried goat cheese and tuna bruschetta - which were both amazingly delicious. For dinner I chose the duck gnocchi and my husband had the sea bass. Both portions were very generous, and everything was cooked to perfection. Obviously, we couldn't pass up dessert. The pastry chef outdid himself with the lemon macarons with Maine blueberries and chocolate mousse. The after dinner cocktail with a coffee ice cube was just the proverbial icing on the cake. What a perfect evening. I need to go back to try the pumpkin tortellini and risotto with lobster. But it will have to be soon, as the owner told us the menu changes frequently. The choices weren't vast, but everything sounded delicious and everything we ordered was 100% on point. I absolutely recommend visiting Novio's for that next special occasion ...or just because. I wish I could give more than 5 stars.
Update: we had dinner at Novios again. Again, we had a wonderful meal. The service is friendly and we never felt rushed. The oysters were delicious. The rabbit crepe appetizer was so good, I wished I had ordered a secured portion as my dinner! But the pork entree was also wonderful - cooked to perfection and my husband's steak had the most sublime chimichurri on top! We had the chocolate mousse for dessert again, with the Rounding Third dessert drink. What a nice ending to another perfect meal.
Update 7/ 9 Novios re-opened last night after being closed down for several weeks due to Covid. We couldn't wait to go back. They did not disappoint. They offered a four course menu for $55, with 2-4 options for each course. Our choices included rabbit and waffles, oyster sliders, caprese salad, sea bass, duck, and blueberry lemom curd shortcake. All delicious. The ambience, owner's warm reception and stellar service all contributed to a wonderful evening out. Do not miss dining at Novios.
2/13/21 Open for indoor dining again!
We had the most amazing dinner at Novios Bistro tonight. We had the chef testing menu and four-course dinner which included bacon-wrapped scallops, baked oysters, beef carpaccio, winter salad, baby lamb chops, waygu beef wellington, and for dessert Paris brest and a chocolate fondue plate. A bottle of wine made the meal complete. Celebrating Valentines Day and turning in my cookbook in style ♥️
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