Novio's

4.9

919 Reviews

$50 and over

Bistro

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Charming

Novio’s is an inspired bistro offering a small and selective menu that includes items that are representative of the education, training, travels and experiences of our team. We feature meats & seafood and produce from local farms, fisherman and other purveyors. The menu offers vegetarian and gluten free options, beautiful soups and salads, and fresh pasta. Novio’s offers a full service bar that showcases an elegant yet approachable wine list, craft beers, and signature cocktails and an extensive scotch & bourbon list. Items on the menu change often as our team becomes inspired by the stories of experiences had by our guests. While guests seated at tables and booths order from the four course menu with an optional wine pairing guests that book reservations at the bar have an option of ordering à la carte.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(207) 945-5600
Website
http://noviosbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Geoff Lewis & Dustin Cyr
Private party facilities
Novio's is available to host private gatherings with seating capacity up to 40. Standing or cocktail receptions may be accommodated for up to 70 people.

Location
130 Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04401-4768
Neighborhood
Bangor
Cross street
North High Street
Parking details
Street parking is available on both sides of Hammond Street, along Court Street and on North High Street.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Ajo Blanco
Spanish chilled almond & garlic soup served with balsamic pearls, green grapes & pepitas (VG) (GF)
Pok Belly
Spiced sweet potato served with apple & port reductions. (GF) (DF) (NF)
Maine Mussels
Kerala spiced mussels in a coconut tomato curry with jalapeño, mixed bell pepper, lime & cherry tomato (GF) (DF)
Beef Makguksu
Chilled Marinated steak, Soba noodles, kimchi, sweet soy egg, bell pepper, pickled jicama, cucumber & Nori (DF) (GF)

Second

Novio’s Caprese
Maine heirloom tomatoes, burrata, basil, spinach, olive oil, lemon & garlic (GF) (V)
Cannellini Antipasto
Served with kale, cauliflower, artichoke hearts, cucumber, roasted peppers with a sundried tomato vinaigrette & parsley oil (VG) (GF)

Mains

Sweet Korean Rice Cake
Sweet & tangy Gochuchang & coconut cream tossed rice cakes with carrot, Napa cabbage, shitake, wilted greens, diakon, peanuts, garlic scapes & crispy black bracken (GF) (VG)
Bistro Steak
Served with green tomato chimichurri, adobo spiced yuca, black bean & chipotle crema (GF) (NF)
Duck Breast
Served with wild rice cakes, brown butter miso butternut squash, cranberry with toasted pumpkin & sesame seeds (GF) (NF)
Panko Herb Crusted Cod
Served with parsnip & pumpkin purees & roasted garlic broccoli (GF) (NF)

Dessert

Novio's Mousse
Dark chocolate, chocolate shell, Cointreau whipped cream
Tort
Dark chocolate & avocado tort served with brandied black cherry compote (VG) (NF)
Crème Brûlée
Maple & bourbon crème brûlée with crumbled candied bacon (GF)

What 919 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.9Ambience
4.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maine
Best Overall
Maine
Best Food
Maine
Best Service
Maine
Best Ambiance
Maine
Best Value
Maine
Innovative
Maine
Healthy
Maine
Great for fine wines
Maine
Romantic
Maine
Lively
Central Maine
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Novio's in Bangor is a culinary gem, offering an "amazing dining experience" with exquisite food and outstanding service. Known for "creative cocktails" and a "joyful ambiance," this cozy spot is perfect for any occasion. Highlights include the four-course menu and a knowledgeable staff, ensuring "memorable meals every visit."

919 Reviews

A
Anjelica
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a date night/staycation with my husband. And we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and were surprised by the menu and how effortlessly it flowed. 100% would recommend to anyone willing to try something new and quiet!
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Vanessa
Greater Boston
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful date night sitting at the bar. We enjoyed tasty cocktails in a peaceful and joyful ambience, and we ate some of the best steaks we’ve ever had!
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Roger
Maine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is so damn good You pay for quality, I love novios and I will be back.
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Lance
Maine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure. Great cocktails, food, and wine.
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Allison
Toronto
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an unbelievable dining experience. Staff are impeccable and the beautifully curated menu is creative but familiar, and perfectly delivered. The only drawback with this gem is that we live 11 hours away, and it makes our local options seem second best after a visit to this place. Can’t recommend highly enough.
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Vanessa
Greater Boston
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous place for a double date! Delicious food, creative cocktails and excellent service!
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Alan
New York City
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drink as always. Menu and cocktails change frequently to keep the experience fresh. The gnocchi appetizer is incredible!
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William
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing, portions were just the right size. Servers were friendly and made an extra effort to celebrate my fiancés birthday during dessert.
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Denise
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is excellent and service is outstanding and personable. We love that restaurant. Worth going out of your way to stop in for an unforgettable meal.
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Elizabeth
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and incredible meal! Perfect spot for an intimate special occasion meal. The 4 courses was the perfect amount of food. We were full but not stuffed.
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FAQs

Novio's is rated 4.9 stars by 919 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

130 Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04401-4768

Additional information

Cross street
North High Street
Neighborhood
Bangor
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Bistro, Contemporary American, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is available on both sides of Hammond Street, along Court Street and on North High Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Geoff Lewis & Dustin Cyr
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://noviosbistro.com/
Phone number
(207) 945-5600
Private party facilities
Novio's is available to host private gatherings with seating capacity up to 40. Standing or cocktail receptions may be accommodated for up to 70 people.

Novio's

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Four Course Dinner

First Course

Ajo Blanco

Pok Belly

Maine Mussels

Beef Makguksu

Second

Novio’s Caprese

Cannellini Antipasto

Mains

Sweet Korean Rice Cake

Bistro Steak

Duck Breast

Panko Herb Crusted Cod

Dessert

Novio's Mousse

Tort

Crème Brûlée

What 919 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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