Bistro Novelle

4.2

33 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Good for business meals
Healthy
Charming

Welcome to Bistro Novelle. We are honored to have served the community for 10 years and counting -- whether you are a local regular or a new friend, it is our pleasure to host you.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm
Phone number
(403) 300-6632
Website
https://www.bistronovelle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
525 5 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3R7
Neighborhood
Calgary
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

BoulangerieCA$15.00
muffin | croissant | bagel | churned butter | house preserves
Chia PuddingCA$14.00
chia seeds | coconut milk | raspberries | banana | dark chocolate | sun-dried cranberries | walnuts | grated cinnamon
Granola & YogurtCA$14.00
natural yogurt | cranberry granola | fresh berries | organic honey golden flax seed
Breakfast ButtyCA$17.00
toasted house-made english muffin | organic egg | Canadian bacon | aged white cheddar | sautéed kale | hollandaise sauce | crispy Alberta potatoes

A Lighter Morning

Hot MuesliCA$15.00
rolled oats | wheat flakes | almonds | pecans | sun-dried berries | hot dairy milk | maple syrup
Bagel & LoxCA$18.00
fresh bagel | house cured salmon | fine herb cream cheese | popped capers | cucumber | red onion
Avocado ToastCA$17.00
mountain grain toast | fresh avocado | vine tomato | balsamic vinegar | cracked pepper | sea salt

The Greatest Breakfast

The Bistro BreakfastCA$24.00
two organic eggs | two slices of natural bacon | two natural chicken & apricot sausage | herb tomato | crispy Alberta potatoes | artisan toast | house preserves | coffee or tea
French ToastCA$21.00
three slices of French bread | macerated field berries | whipped cream | pure maple syrup
Eggs BenedictCA$24.00
two organic eggs | Canadian back bacon | house-made English muffin | hollandaise sauce | crispy Alberta potatoes
Wild Blueberry PancakesCA$21.00
Canadian blueberries | double strawberry curd | pure maple syrup | churned butter
Brunch BowlCA$22.00
sautéed kale | Alberta potatoes | quinoa poached organic egg | herb tomato | avocado | jalapeño crema | butternut squash
Mushroom OmeletteCA$19.00
organic eggs | mushroom duxelle | fine herbs | chevre | artisan toast

Sides

Crispy Alberta PotatoesCA$6.00
Organic EggCA$4.00
Artisan ToastsCA$6.00
Chicken & Apricot SausageCA$6.00
2 links
Fresh AvocadoCA$6.00
Natural BaconCA$6.00
2 slices
Fresh BerriesCA$8.00
Canadian BaconCA$6.00
2 slices

Beverage

Freshly Squeezed JuiceCA$7.00
EspressoCA$2.75
Lavazza Regular/Decaf CoffeeCA$4.00
AmericanoCA$5.00
CappuccinoCA$5.00
LatteCA$6.00
Artisan TeaCA$6.00

What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
3.9Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

33 Reviews

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Doug
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great staff, very accommodating and food was great..... we booked after 1 for a quiet lunch and it was perfect.
Bistro NovelleResponded on August 16, 2024
Dear Doug, Thank you for choosing us! We enjoyed serving you and loved knowing that you had a great lunch. We appreciate your kind feedback and hope to serve you again. Best, Bistro Novelle Restaurant Management
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was quite slow for lunch hour eventhough restaurant wasnt busy at all
Bistro NovelleResponded on April 21, 2024
Dear Anonymous, I'm very sorry that your meal was not timely and regret any lapses in service. Your feedback is valuable to us and we will work on improving our service. Thank you for choosing us and we hope to provide you with a better dining experience on your next visit. Sincerely, Bistro Novelle Restaurant Management
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DeliaW
Calgary
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
This Bistro lacked atmosphere and the decor was like a school canteen. It could use some artwork on the walls and maybe a rethink on the layout of the tables perhaps add some additional color. I was meeting a client and had never been to this venue but thought I would give it a try. My client and I had the same pear and arugula salad. I added a chicken breast which was dry and overcooked. My client ordered the crab cakes which were large and simply lumped on top of the salad. She did not love the crab cakes; the salad itself was tasty. I will add the staff were very engaging and helpful with the menu but it wont encourage me to return.
Bistro NovelleResponded on February 23, 2024
Dear DeliaW, Thank you for acknowledging our great service. However, I am sorry to hear that you were not entirely satisfied with the meals. I also regret that the atmosphere was not to your liking. We appreciate your feedback and take it into consideration as we continuously strive to improve. Your patronage is valuable to us, and we hope that you will reconsider visiting us again in the future. Best, Bistro Novelle Restaurant Management
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WendyM
Calgary
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Other people came after us and their order was taken before ours. Very disappointed that the fries have changed. The fries that are now used are dreadful, limp and not appetizing at all. Shame this restaurant started out amazing and has gradually gone down hill.
Bistro NovelleResponded on February 18, 2024
Dear WendyM, We are honored to have your continued support and appreciate your feedback. Thank you for helping us understand what we can do better to maximize customer satisfaction. It has been a pleasure serving you and we hope to host you again soon. Sincerely, Bistro Novelle Restaurant Management
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KathleenA
Calgary
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Tuna poke bowl very good, pear arugula salad with salmon very good, dressing on the side as it was spicy. It was very slow service compared to usual. one server on the floor that we could see and she was also making drinks. Took too long. I would not recommend if someone needs a 1 hour lunch spot.
Bistro NovelleResponded on January 19, 2024
Dear KathleenA, I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed your meal. However, I apologize for the delayed service you experienced during your visit. Your feedback is valuable to us as it helps us to identify areas for improvement. Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better on a return visit. Sincerely, Bistro Novelle Restaurant Management
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FlipAppeal
Calgary
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the perfect location for your meetings. Accessible parking, great ambiance, great staff, and quality food. Not a busy location so perfect for meetings and great conversation. The menu accommodates all dietary requirements and the staff is top-notch. Highly recommend.
Bistro NovelleResponded on January 15, 2024
Dear FlipAppeal, Whenever guests use the word "perfect" regarding their dining experience at Bistro Novelle, we are all ears! Thank you so much for your business and for taking time out of your day to let the team know how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon. Best, Bistro Novelle Restaurant Management
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing brunch at Bistro Novelle. Excellent food, service, and atmosphere.
Bistro NovelleResponded on January 9, 2024
Dear Anonymous, Your review of your experience is what we aim for every customer! Thank you for sharing your generous review with us and other patrons. We value your feedback, business and hope this is the first of many visits to Bistro Novelle. Best, Bistro Novelle Restaurant Management
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MichyB
Calgary
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great service, and good food! we were impresseed!
Bistro NovelleResponded on December 7, 2023
Dear MichyB, We appreciate your review and recommendation. I'm delighted to know you found your dining experience to be top-notch. Please find a reason to visit us again soon. Best, Bistro Novelle Restaurant Management
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LeoD
Calgary
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Empty restaurant but still waited one hour for our food, my burger was cold and the bread hard as a rock. One of the worst dining experience. Not recommended
Bistro NovelleResponded on December 14, 2023
Dear LeoD, Our goal is to provide a wonderful dining experience, so I regret that you did not enjoy your meal. I'm sorry for our lapses in service. We appreciate your attention to sharing a review, and we hope to serve you better in the future. Sincerely, Bistro Novelle Restaurant Management
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OpenTable Diner
Boise
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The food was very mediocre and was definitely not worth the price. Service was slow and it is evident you are eating in a hotel restaurant. Not impressed.
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Bistro Novelle is rated 4.2 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

525 5 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3R7

Additional information

Neighborhood
Calgary
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Website
https://www.bistronovelle.com/
Phone number
(403) 300-6632

Bistro Novelle

Make a reservation

Additional information

Day Break

BoulangerieCA$15.00

Chia PuddingCA$14.00

Granola & YogurtCA$14.00

Breakfast ButtyCA$17.00

A Lighter Morning

Hot MuesliCA$15.00

Bagel & LoxCA$18.00

Avocado ToastCA$17.00

The Greatest Breakfast

The Bistro BreakfastCA$24.00

French ToastCA$21.00

Eggs BenedictCA$24.00

Wild Blueberry PancakesCA$21.00

Brunch BowlCA$22.00

Mushroom OmeletteCA$19.00

Sides

Crispy Alberta PotatoesCA$6.00

Organic EggCA$4.00

Artisan ToastsCA$6.00

Chicken & Apricot SausageCA$6.00

Fresh AvocadoCA$6.00

Natural BaconCA$6.00

Fresh BerriesCA$8.00

Canadian BaconCA$6.00

Beverage

Freshly Squeezed JuiceCA$7.00

EspressoCA$2.75

Lavazza Regular/Decaf CoffeeCA$4.00

AmericanoCA$5.00

CappuccinoCA$5.00

LatteCA$6.00

Artisan TeaCA$6.00

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