Novo Cucina: Authentic Italian Pizza & More in Dunwoody

I've eaten a few times here when visiting family in the Dunwoody area, and I'm always amazed by how good the food is, couple with very nice service and atmosphere for a casual dinner with friends, a business meal, or a romantic evening with your +1. Pizzas are excellent, and the Gnocchi is outstanding! My wife loves their linguini with seafood, and many other dishes we have tried other times were all delicious!

Nova Cocina offered a pleasant dining experience with good food and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The Mela Amore is a refreshing apple-forward drink with a light, balanced sweetness and was pretty good. The Neapolitan focaccia, soft and airy with a lightly crisp exterior, was also good and made for a solid starter. For entrées, the lasagna special featured classic layers of pasta, sauce, and cheese and was good—comforting and filling. The lasagnette alla Bolognese, made with smaller ribbon-style pasta and a rich, slow-simmered meat sauce, was also good and well-prepared. Dessert was the highlight of the meal. The brown butter pecan gelato was very good, with a deep, nutty flavor and smooth, creamy texture. The budino de pana, a silky custard-style dessert, was enjoyable and nicely balanced. I also tried the olive oil gelato, which had a savory, herbaceous profile that wasn’t my cup of tea, though it was interesting to experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Sitting in the communal section felt comfortable, and the window seating looked especially cozy with open windows and heaters. The music added to the overall vibe as well—at one point, “Remind Me” by Patricia Rushen played, which was a great touch. Overall, Nova Cocina is a solid choice for Italian comfort food with a relaxed ambiance and standout desserts.

I truly love this place! The food is simply wonderful and the atmosphere is full of charm. The risottos, the pastas, and the grand finale… the pistachio gelato, are the most delicious I’ve ever tried! I highly recommend Novo Cucina! Every visit here is a very special moment.

Excellent dinner experience at this place. Every dish had great flavor, The service was attentive and friendly. The outdoor seating made the evening even more enjoyable.I highly recommend!

Amazing food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend! We are traveling for work and so happy we were invited to dine here. We enjoyed the veggie pizza, fried artichoke, fried eggplant, Bolognese, mushroom risotto, and the special leek ravioli. Must try their yummy gelato. We loved the olive oil and earl gray tea!! You can sample all the flavors. We had the chocolate bread pudding with straticciatella gelato for dessert. We sat inside but they have a beautiful outdoor area as well with heaters.

We are on the search for the best Italian restaurant in GA, and this one is up there! Plenty of parking. We had lunch reservation for two. Our server was friendly and attentive! We sat in the patio, which made the entire experience even better. The doors were slightly opened so the summer breeze felt nice. We enjoyed our pasta and pizza. Highly recommend the clam pasta and margarita pizza. As for dessert we had their lemon gelato and chocolate bread pudding, which was amazing. Price was fair for the portion. No specific dress code.

Ordered takeout. Polite staff. Warm ambience when i walked in Excellent portions with a made from scratch/non processed/ home made feel. Will be back to try other offerings. Pictures are for the sausage and peppers entree

I absolutely love this restaurant, and for good reason. Everything is made from scratch, and you can really taste the quality and care that goes into every dish. I just got back from Europe, and I have to say the lasagna here is easily ten times better than what I had over there. They also have an excellent wine selection and some truly standout desserts. And their gelato? Fantastic—hands down one of the best I’ve tried. You absolutely have to give this place a try. I don’t hand out five-star reviews or rave about restaurants very often, but this one truly deserves it. I’ve been here more than a handful of times now, and it’s consistently excellent every single visit. Highly recommend!