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Travellers' Choice2023
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Nuovo offers a contemporary dining experience in a spacious, vibrant and modern setting. Serving a wide variety of quality "cicchetti" style Italian small plates alongside our premium cocktail selection and hand picked Italian wines, Nuovo is a must visit venue for Northampton
PRICE RANGE
US$38 - US$50
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Italian, Mediterranean
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 30 September 2023

Visited last night with my wife. Nuovo is a beautifully lit intimate restaurant with great food. However, the young friendly attentive waiters and waitresses made our night. Our first but not our last visit.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 16 September 2023 via mobile

Am-az-ing…. I have lived in Northampton for over 20 years and never knew this place was here. Literally everything was on point, the ambiance, the food, the wine, the service. Will return 100% Only (very slight) criticism is that the toilets don’t match up to...front of house - maybe hand cream, premium hand wash and flowers would finish it off nicely. Other than that - utterly brilliantMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 4 September 2023

Whilst visiting family & friends on our trip from New Zealand we found this the very best place to eat..

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 3 September 2023

I have been 4 times this year and Nuovo disappoints. We order different dishes every time and the quality is always incredible. I also LOVE the Roccomora wine. The service and ambiance is always exceptional. It feels like you aren't even in Northampton. Thank you...for always making our experience so special.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 25 August 2023 via mobile

I hadn’t realised this was Italian in tapas style but we really enjoyed our choices of lamb, roasted cauliflower, and courgette fries. My friend is local so I plan to come back!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 9 August 2023 via mobile

We booked for Monday as expected it to be quiet, there was a lovely buzzy atmosphere which was so nice to see. As always we had a fabulous meal with great service. We had a good selection of dishes, all were delicious, the Tuna from...the specials was exquisite! By far my favourite restaurant in Northampton!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 16 July 2023 via mobile

Superb food, very well priced. It’s tapas style Italian which is great as it gives you the chance to try things you may not normally go for, instead of the usual pizza or pasta due to our rather vanilla palette. Only need about 3 dishes...eat per person as the portion sizes are really good. Service was quick, food was out quick, and the atmosphere and setting was really nice from the unassuming front you walk through. Would highly recommend.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 29 June 2023

Exceptionally good! Best in Northampton! The food was creative and superb. Really flavorful. Italian tapas is a good idea, lets you taste a few different items. I loved the atmosphere, spacious, with nice natural light with the skylights, just a tasteful modernization of an old...building. As for dishes, the vegetable gnocchi was just perfect! If I made the Rotolo, I'd use a longer pasta noodle, roll the pasta tighter, ease off the provolone and add ricotta so you get that pasta taste and texture. A big lump of melted provolone is a bit hard to chew. Nit picking here.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 21 June 2023

Based on Trip Advisor reviews, I tried Nuovo early evening on a Monday in June before going to a show at The Royal + Derngate Theatre, a short walk away. This was only my second visit to Northampton - and, in truth, I hadn't expected...to find an Italian restaurant specialising in tapas in the city centre. It's set back off the main road and the interior looks great. Not surprisingly, given the date/my arrival time, the restaurant wasn't very busy. I was given a warm welcome by Caleb who was my prime waiter, ably assisted by 2 waitresses. The service was friendly, efficient and timely. Caleb explained the tapas format, saying that most people order 2 to 4 dishes. He emphasised that the dishes would be delivered when they had been prepared/cooked - which duly occurred. I chose 4 dishes : Polpete di Tonno (tuna in 5 breaded balls), tomato salad, lamb rump (5 pieces "to be served "pink"") and fries. All were good size and very tasty. The fries (served in a wire basket) were outstanding. Unfortunately, 2 of the pieces of lamb were rather tough which was disappointing as the other 3 pieces were excellent. I commented to one of the waitresses about the lamb who said she would feedback to the kitchen. I wondered whether the restaurant would offer to provide me with 2 replacement pieces - they didn't. Neither did they reduce the bill/offer something on a complimentary basis, which was rather disappointing, which I commented to Caleb when leaving. That said, I would otherwise recommend the restaurant and I will return as and when I am next in Northampton.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 3 May 2023

Fantastic little gem Excellent choice of “small tapas” Tasty and very well presented Friendly attentive staff Can’t wait to return

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 29 April 2023 via mobile

Great Italian tapas restaurant. Food excellent. Attentive service and nice choice of drinks. Lovely surroundings. Very impressed!

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 22 April 2023 via mobile

Tonight was enjoyable with everything going well in Nuovo. Friendly welcome, great service and fantastic food. We enjoyed the quirky venue, varied menu and enthusiastic & professional team. This was a 40 mile round trip for us from Milton Keynes and the journey was well...worth the effort.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 20 April 2023 via mobile

Another amazing meal with a great atmosphere. One of my absolute favourites in Northampton, staff always so welcome and helpful.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 15 April 2023 via mobile

Lovely food and excellent service with a nice ambience. Small plates, Italian style. Friendly and efficient waiting staff, tasty food and delicious wine. Really liked this place, we’ll be back!

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 7 April 2023 via mobile

Took the family out for a birthday lunch for our son and what a perfect choice! Lovely staff, food and atmosphere. One of my sons is a Coeliac and they catered perfectly for his needs and he felt really confident eating here. We will be...back.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Nuovo is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5