The older I get, the more I look for elegant dining places with good food where I can hear myself think.  Novitá, right off Park Avenue on 22nd Street, fits that bill.

I hadn’t returned to this cozy little Italian restaurant. The pandemic got in the way. I recently met a friend there for lunch, sharing good food and conversation.

Upon hearing we were sharing, I loved how the kitchen split everything for us. Keep in mind the photos are half portions!

The salmon salad ($17) was as delicious as before, with chunks of moist grilled salmon with haricot verde and fingerling potatoes as was the orecchiette with spicy lamb and pork sausage and garlicky broccoli rabe tomato sauce ($28).

We ended perfectly with espressos, fresh biscotti and more talk!

I recommend Novitá.

Novitá
Flatiron
102 East 22 Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 677-2222
novitarestaurant.com/