Nova Kitchen Restaurant and Bar

"Last night my wife and I went to Nova kitchen for the first time. It’s an older shopping complex, but Nova is definitely the crown jewel of the complex. We had a reservation and we were seated next to a very loud party of 8. It was so loud we couldn’t even hear our server or have a conversation. I asked our server if we can be moved and they accommodated. We ordered a lychee martini, an old fashion and a hot water. Took a little while to get our drinks, even our water. The lychee martini was perfect but the makers old fashion tasted and looked more like Makers on the rocks than an old fashion. Could have used some more simple syrup and bitters. For apps we ordered shrimp cocktail, oysters and the grilled octopus. The grilled octopus was really salty and had a really bad aftertaste, so we sent it back. The shrimp cocktail and oysters tasted good and pretty fresh. For our entree, we ordered the special “angry lobster” and the rack of lamb. My angry lobster was served with two jumbo shrimp over pasta. It was absolutely delicious. The rack of lamb was also good. The owner came over a few times and checked in on us, which was nice. She brought me over an extra old fashion which was nice of her, but it also just tasted more like a Makers on the rocks. We decided to skip dessert and asked for the check. I usually just give my credit card, but decided to look the check over and the octopus I sent back was on the check. I brought it up to my server and he corrected it, but no apology or anything of the sort. Overall, a fairly good experience not excellent. When you have a high end restaurant with high end prices in Rockland County, I just wish they paid a little more attention to detail. I still give them a very generous 4 stars."

"Nice place located in a Blauvelt strip mall. The atmosphere makes you feel like you are in a stand-alone building. The Restraunt was clean and very active. The servers were nice and attentive! The food was good but not for the price they are plated. Good place to go and. Heck the box you did it."

"First time here & the food was magnificent. The service was great & everybody was super nice. The only thing is, I just wish there were a bit more lighting, for me it was too dark. Other than that, I’ll definitely be coming back."

"RUN, dont walk, to Nova!!! EXCELLENT experience! This is a new restaurant in the area, and they did not disappoint. The atmosphere is modern yet welcoming. Tables with plenty of space in between so you dont feel crammed in. Definitely a finer dining experience, similar to what you might find in NYC without the astronomical cost, tight spaces or attitudes! Plenty of parking in the lot. The cocktail menu had a variety of light and fresh drinks, the bar stocked with the gamut of alcohol brands and price ranges. So many excellent (and healthier!) appetizer and dinner choices. Many grilled, with interesting sauces or chutneys. Portions were plentiful. You absolutely get your money's worth in portion size - but the real winner here is the taste!!!! Everything is freshly made, high quality from the vegetables to the meat. No shortcuts here. Can we discuss dessert? If you do not try the chocolate chip croissant bread pudding you are missing out. It is creamy and light, just sweet enough, served with vanilla ice cream. Delish! And a perfect ending to a delicious, decadent meal. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, had great suggestions on dishes and drinks and were very attentive. The owner greeted guests, stopped to speak with regular guests and made the entire experience so awesome. Reservations are recommended, it was very busy - and I can see why! I cannot wait to go back and try something different!!"

"Nova is hands down my favorite restaurant in Rockland County, and Dinner last night was no exception! The food is absolutely phenomenal, and the drinks are always on point! Wine selection is great, and the service is always top Notch. Geena at the bar is Awesome also. We love to hang with her at the bar! Bravo, and see you soon!"