Novi Kitchen + Bar in Cambridge

12 Regent St, Cambridge CB2 1DB, United Kingdom

★★★★☆
(1383 reviews)
Categories: Cocktail bar Bar Brunch restaurant Event venue Function room facility Modern British restaurant Restaurant

About

Novi is an independently owned, modern, vibrant, sophisticated and welcoming kitchen and bar, set in a magnificent three storey building in the heart of buzzing Cambridge. Our focus is to create a memorable dining and drinking experience. Experts in casual, communal and sociable dining, we specialise in vibrant brunches, sumptuous Modern British small plates, thanks to our Japanese BBQ and in house smoker, and signature botanical cocktails. Embrace friendly and relaxed hospitality in our airy, light and welcoming eatery. With our minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired eating space, and buzzing bar, just grab a seat, a friend and a menu, and settle in.

Website
novicambridge.co.uk
Address
12 Regent St, Cambridge CB2 1DB, United Kingdom
Plus Code
642F+RV Cambridge, United Kingdom
Time Zone
Europe/London

Business Hours

Sunday
10 AM–2 AM
Monday
10 AM–2 AM
Tuesday
10 AM–2 AM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
10 AM–2 AM
Saturday
10 AM–2 AM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails Live performances Rooftop seating
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Food Food at bar Free water refills Happy-hour drinks Happy-hour food Spirits Wine
Dining options
Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Upmarket
Crowd
Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Pets
Dogs allowed

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Reviews

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★★★★★
December 12, 2024

My 2nd visit to Novi, the first was quiet drinks with a girlfriend and this time we enjoyed our staff, of 7, Xmas party with a 3 course Xmas dinner. The whole evening was brilliant. Novi staff were friendly and attentive, the service was prompt and each course was delivered with smiles and chat. The owner himself came to swap our wines as we requested, and throughout our evening, Novi staff were checking we were happy. Most impressive was the quality of the food- the starter canapés were presented on boards, the main course was served with perfectly cooked vegetables and the desserts were delicate and tasty. We were able to enjoy our table in the back room saved for dining customers, close to the kitchen for ease of serving. Absolutely recommend this superb restaurant. Will definitely be returning myself.

★★★★★
November 14, 2024

We held a corporate event at Novi on a Wednesday evening for 80 people. We were given exclusive access to the top floor and shared use of the middle floor. We had a buffet style meal which was superb, the atmosphere was great, the venue was open late and everyone had a great time. Thank you Matt and your team for hosting us!

★★★★★
November 7, 2024

I cannot recommend the Novi Cambridge enough, my experience from initial contact, to leaving, after a fantastic evening, was nothing less than amazing. I was tasked with organising a private function for 85 people, from all over the UK, USA, Canada, Europe and the Novi was recommended as a potential venue. From my very first contact, Matt and his team bent over backwards to accommodate varying requirements, assisting in any way they could. It was obvious Matt knew what he was talking about and l took his advice with regards the catering, he certainly didn't let me or my party down! The actual evening was superb, everyone loved the atmosphere (we had private use of the middle and top floors) and the food, well it was second to none. It was tasty, varied, there was plenty of it and everyone commented on just how good it was. Definitely value for money. It was clear to see that Matt and all his staff had worked hard to deliver such an evening. Nothing was too much trouble, the staff were helpful, polite, friendly and informative. We couldn't have asked for more. The length of time everyone stayed, was testament to just what a great evening it was, they were enjoying themselves. Fantastic food, superb staff, amazing atmosphere. (Sorry, no photos, we were too busy eating, drinking, socialising, having fun).

★★★
November 6, 2024

I have been there 2 times. The first visit was fine but second one was not. we were 3 people and ordered cheese platter and meat platter to share. The waiter told us there is a combination of both cheese and meat and we agreed it is a good idea to get a cheese and meat platter together and it was even cheaper than getting them separately. However, we got very small board with one little cheese piece and 5-6 slices of meat (also one type of cheese and one type of meat only), with a couple of pickles and olives. That was not even enough for one person.

★★★★★
September 6, 2024

Lovely atmosphere, great vibes and music! It’s four places into one with good small plates and amazing cocktails. Cameron was great, very friendly and welcoming!!

★★★★
July 18, 2024

Previous bad experience, review revised 27Aug: An offer of a couple of complimentary drinks gave us the opportunity to go back and have a different experience. My wife and I were quite the imposition popping in at the weekend with two kids and two dogs. We were made to feel welcomed none the less. The place had a nice atmosphere. The sloe gin cocktails were very nice and we got a few light bites for lunch. We had an omelette for breakfast so didn't fancy eggs and a lot of dishes on the menu included eggs. What you would expect for brunch menu I guess. I enjoyed the SF chicken and buckwheat waffle. I could have eaten more chicken but a good light bite. My wife had the salmon waffle option which was great and generous. Think the kids menu is better for more grown up kids but we had a good time and would go back. Thank you Novi.

★★★★★
February 1, 2024

Came alone for late lunch on a Thursday, ate their brunch special “breakfast taco” with crispy pork collar and crumpled peta with a cocktail. I was greeted with service, introduced to specials for the day and given advice on the menu where I asked. The service wasn’t pushy, very welcoming and accommodating. The food too was awesome. Great flavor and clearly great care put into it for a very decent price. Was also very pleased with the way I was served especially as a solo diner. I definitely recommend!

★★★
September 30, 2023

I visited Novi for the first time it was booked for a birthday brunch with a request of making it special for the birthday booking however that was not acknowledged at all… The service and atmosphere was great. Our waiter was very accommodating and friendly. The let down unfortunately was the food and drinks… The food was unfortunately bland and a disappointing size portion. The mint lemonade tasted very watered down too. I think this place is probably more suitable for alcoholic beverage occasions in the evenings as that’s when it seems to be busier. For people that do not drink alcohol I recommend visiting for a coffee and a good working space for during the day- i saw some people with laptops and there is free wifi. Prices - ££ on the price side for the portion delivered. I really wish the food and drinks matched the service and atmosphere because i really wanted to like this place! Maybe I will give it a second chance?

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

We visited Novi as a group of 12, having booked a week in advance, but unfortunately, the experience left us disappointed. Firstly, despite the limited menu, two items were unavailable, and the Korean chicken was only sufficient for six people. This was frustrating, especially given we had made a prior reservation for a large group. Additionally, service was slow due to being short-staffed; our chips arrived well after the main courses, which disrupted the dining experience. As for the food, the chicken was extremely dry, and the pork chop, priced at £16, was not up to expectations in terms of flavor or quality. Given the price point, we anticipated a much better standard. The waiter, though clearly stressed, was unable to provide clear answers to our questions and frequently used the excuse of not usually working at Novi. While we understand staffing challenges, a calmer and more professional approach would have been appreciated. Overall, the evening fell far short of expectations. For the price we paid, we could have had a better, more consistent experience at a more affordable restaurant like Nandos. We hope Novi takes this feedback on board to improve both their menu availability and service standards.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Excellent good, and gf/df options

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Good space, great cocktails - loved Takes Two To Mango (Good coffee stop during the day too) Service : 5/5

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

I had my 30th birthday party last night in the middle floor function room. The staff were absolutely amazing and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect - they were so attentive. The cocktails and atmosphere were absolutely wonderful and I am so grateful to Novi for giving us all the best night to remember! Thank you so much!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Need to reserve a table before arriving. Good food. The space is not airy, tables and chairs are placed quite close together.

★★★★
November 21, 2024

Turkish eggs are awesome! Just make sure you ask for coffees extra hot

November 21, 2024

Service was so poor, got our order wrong and never apologised, took so long for them to take our order yet alone give us the menus, did not ask how our food was. Chicken waffle was dry and sriracha potatoes were dry. Do not recommend this restaurant at all.

★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

The Caesar salad was not an authentic one with the lettuce whole so not coated in dressing Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor

★★
November 21, 2024

Returned this week to give the place another go, but unfortunately, I left disappointed once again. The service is incredibly slow, and the staff seem uninterested in attending to customers. The door staff are the only friendly ones; everyone else inside is, quite frankly, rude. It s a shame, as the venue itself is lovely, but for the price, there are certainly better options in the city.

★★★
November 21, 2024

We were seated at the back area by the kitchen .. the fabric seats were absolutely filthy stained & put me off my food! Why would you not get them cleaned - gross tbh .. staff continually banged the door when moving in & out - a bit bizarre tbh -eggs good, coffee nice enough

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Amazing for Brunch

★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Brilliant for Brunch.. .. cool and trendy..

October 21, 2024

Asian manager is very rude and unprofessional. Novi was at one time one of the best bars in Cambridge. For the last three years it has plummeted In standing. Awful prices, awful staff = awful experience.

★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

I ordered a simple flat white. Not only was it a bad flat white with weird coffee grounds on the bottom but the waitress spilled half of it and just said oops heres a new saucer. Terrible service.

October 21, 2024

Very slow service .

★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Deco is nice but so loud that you cant talk.

★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Service is very slow...

★★★
September 21, 2024

Service and atmosphere is great! But for a wine and cocktail bar the cocktails are rank. They are pre made and extremely sweet - they have that fake taste to them which is really disappointing. I asked for one of the cocktails and just asked if change the spirit from bourbon to gin and its not possible because they are premixed. I tried 3 different cocktails all tasted rank. Lovely venue and the staff were very good!

September 21, 2024

Food look good for the 45 minutes that we sat there waiting to have our order filled. We knew there was something wrong after half an hour and they haven t brought our drinks. Staff were more concerned in taking about straightening their hair serving customers.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Great cocktails and great staff.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

A great atmosphere to grab a mocktail and have delicious food! Service was exceptional as well.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

I booked a cocktail masterclass here for my hen do and I couldn t recommend it enough! Alex lead the masterclass and he was brilliant! Such a relaxed and good atmosphere, we all thoroughly enjoyed it!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Brilliant gluten free waffles! Food

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

The servers were so hospital and nice. The etonmess and the paperita drinks were of the chart. I enjoyed them a lot. Also, the food there was so delicious that I have to eat more than I anticipated. I had a wondrous experience there.

September 21, 2024

Arrived to the establishment and things were going well, the waiter approached our table and unfortunately due to two unexpected pregnancys we were two guests down, ohhh now the waiter was not a happy bunny with this, if looks could kill- we understand that this means they re down £80 but not our fault the pull out technique didn t work on these occasions. Now we move on the food, well let s just say the options were limited, and what they did offer was absolutely vile - it was dry as a nuns vagina, it was tasteless and I had severe diarrhoea after. And now on to the drinks - or lack off should I say. God forbid someone comes that doesn t like Morreti or Prosecco because what else are they going to have - shocking. £40 down the drain - could have got a 0.5 with that. Will not be returning

★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Unfortunately half of the menu was not available The food that was there was just mediocre Wouldnt go again

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

A very nice place to sit and watch the world go by.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

I had a great lunch with my son at Novi. The food was amazing, and the service was equally matched. I will definitely visit again. Thank you! Jengis @ North London Bathrooms

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

We visited for the very first time in Thursday from Grantham. The food and service were excellent!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

We love Novi! It s quickly become one of our regular spots. The food and service is always great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Cameron- vasi great experience with these waiters

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

We visited Novi to get something to eat before the theatre performance. My wife is vegetarian, and we asked the waitress for a suggestion. She (I think her name was Megan) was very helpful and advised a few things. My wife decided to get Chargrilled flat bread (Coal roasted beetroot humus, crispy chickpeas) and she was extremely satisfied. I also selected vegetarian option (Buffalo cauliflower wings) and it was also good decision. The portion are not big, but satisfying and priced appropriate. We matched the food with two different flavours of white wines, and had a lovely meal. Vegetarian options: Good selection of non-meat food.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Food was absolutely amazing!! Wide choice of delicious plates to choose from and so much flavour in every single one. Service was relaxed but attentive, cocktails were really different and top notch, honestly couldn t fault it. Thanks for a fab evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Interesting twist on breakfast, made a nice change from the norm.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Great atmosphere. Cocktails are lovely and good options for beer and wine. A little pricey but in a prime spot in town so it s expected.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Delicious brunch! Excellent service - would recommend and return, thank you! Food

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

good food, good vibes. really great flatbread with hummus and crispy chickpeas. guava cooler was amaze!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Had an absolutely beautiful Too Good To Go bag from Novi this week. It included a delicious (and I emphasise that it was absolutely stunning) brownie, two large cookies and a BLT focaccia. All the food was amazing, and I ate it over the next couple of days, with the brownie staying as delicious as I would assume it would be fresh. This also comes with the caveat that I am (evidently not the most consistent) vegetarian, but am personally happy to eat the BLT since it stops food waste. Made a great lunch, though the height of the sandwich due to the focaccia did make eating somewhat challenging... Service was friendly and fast, no issues. I always love the atmosphere even when walking past in the evening, so I will definitely return as a customer this Summer. Looking forward to more!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

GEMMA was fabulous

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Great, seems to have settled since the refurb. This bar is an off centre mix of casual coffee with your pet?, to the place to be for drinks and dinner in a group. Could do with some more individual seating. the group tables are not ideal for this solo customer.

May 21, 2024

What has happened to this fantastic venue? My family has supported this business since Day 1, but this place has really gone down hill. The attitude towards customers is appalling, the quality of food is terrible and the overall atmosphere is non existent. I highly recommend to go elsewhere in town. Service

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

We celebrated my sisters birthday here and the service, food, and care from the staff was unparalleled. They helped us surprise her with candles & a cake and we had a great time. The food was delicious and the bathrooms were lovely too!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

The Turkish eggs were delicious. We will definitely be returning to try the rest of the menu.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Brilliant place, lovely food and service. Went for food and was very very happy would highly recommend :) Service was excellent!

★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Good cocktails and atmosphere! And buckwheat waffle was amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Great lunch. Just popped in as we passed it. Never been before but will B back

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Did the cocktail making for my daughters hen party. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Our host was very friendly and knowledgeable about all our drinks. Would definitely do it again.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Great cocktail bar with live music and games consoles. Arrived late on a Saturday and was shown to a table straight away.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

We just discovered Novi today, what a find. Our brunch was really tasty, well presented and the service was great, what a cool place. Well be back!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

My favourite coffee place in Cambridge! Great coffee, cocktails and food. Best of all staff are amazing. Keep up the good work!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Great service and amazing food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Never had a bad meal here- try the cookies! Theyre always friendly and the chef often comes and speaks with us. Served happily by Rheea today- thank you for the good experience :) Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Personally I ve always enjoyed this place since it was opened! Great food including really fun and diverse vegetarian options! Vegetarian options really deserve extra mention since in most places they re a boring afterthought but not here. The location is beautiful, I love it, especially when it s getting warm. I m not drinking anymore so I can t comment drinks but I remember that cocktails were good when this place opened and I still thought alcohol was a good idea haha Vegetarian options: One of the best places in town for vegetarians!

★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Its all good but a little pricey.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Kid-friendliness: Menu Food

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Came for Sunday brunch with my daughter. Food was delicious and staff exceptionally friendly and helpful. Prices very reasonable. A great place

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

We came in here for Sunday breakfast this past weekend. Having had some disappointing hotel breakfasts we were keen for something different & better - we lucked out. The vibe is cool & trendy, but still comfortable. The fella serving was attentive & friendly, went out of his way to discuss the menu & give recommendations. Turns out we probably could have picked anything as the food was amazing. I had the Turkish eggs which were superb, my wife has the eggs & mushrooms, and my son the avocado on toast, both declared them a triumph. They dont just do plain dishes, they add a little more flavour and interest which elevates them. The bill was v reasonable, and we took a chance to look at the evening menu which had us committing to come back another time for cocktails and dinner. Cant recommend this place enough.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Beautiful environment and good service, I will recommend a visit when next in Cambridge

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Always a go to spot for brunch. Charlie is a beast in the kitchen.

★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

A vibrant and interesting venue for all to enjoy. A good selection of cooked and cold dishes presented in a very attractive style. The menu caters for imaginatively described dishes for discerning customers including vegetarian and vegan, and at competitive prices.There is also a good alcohol and soft drinks list and a well stocked bar There is a definite difference between the casual snack area and the more formal dining area which caters to customers who reserve their dining time. The quality can be seen from the fact that both locals and visitors thronged in and many tables were already reserved. The staff seemed to have some confusion over available seating when we only required a simple snack and we were asked to change our table twice. After that the service was pleasant and efficient.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Came in with my daughter and doggy for Mothers Day. Really dog friendly, she got lots of fuss. Lovely cocktails and desserts and the lady Sofia who served us was ever so welcoming and friendly :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

I love brunch here. Service is great. Make sure you get a cookie on your way out - theyre delicious too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Nice Restaurant and good service

★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

If you enjoy your juice without ice - you only get two thirds of the drink.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Very good service for Megan and John Plus good apple juice Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Absolutely delicious food. Would 100% recommend a visit. Service was impeccable, & attentive made me feel very welcome. Thank you Taylor

★★
February 21, 2024

Food was ok. Took about 10 minutes to be served and half an hour for the food to arrive. Might have just been hangry but the overall experience was quite bad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Excellent

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Taylor and the team are very kind and the food was amazing

February 21, 2024

Me and my husband Boris decided to come here for brunch. Boris was served pink chicken which the chef assured us was cooked, and I was served a plate of mush. I would just like to let the chef know he needs to adjust his eyeballs because Boris has unfortunately been on the toilet very frequently and I do not like the sounds coming out of him, they sound like the loudest burps I have ever heard but they are coming out of his bottom! Personally I don t think mush should be an option on the menu because it s not a popular texture. We will not be returning and do not recommend anyone else does, unless you are an enjoyer of raw chicken and mush.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Great breakfast !!!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Great service and food. Thanks Taylor

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

The food, drinks and the ambiance at Novi are always great! Taylor was really nice and great service as always.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Nice place nice food, clean and airy

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Taylor was great and very helpful!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Came in for brunch on a Saturday and we were impressed by the food - probably the best value brunch Ive had in Cambridge! Very friendly service from Taylor as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Food was yummy...

★★★★
February 21, 2024

Love the drink selection

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Fantastic! We are having a great time! Really great service, friendly and good vibes.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Taylor and the kitchen staff were a amazing

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Lovely evening with great food and vibes, Taylor really looked after us and was amazing. :)

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

It gets incredibly loud, which isnt my scene but I am sure its a great spot for a lot of extroverts!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Such a great stop!! We were hungry looking for a mimosa and some brunch- perfect!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Lovely atmosphere, great vegan options. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Coffee was extremely good.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Awesome Original Delicious healthy and freshly pepared food Very tasty! Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Great food and location

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

First of all we would like to thank the whole team for their craft a shift, creativity, professional and friendly behaviour. When we arrived at NYE there was a small fire in the kitchen. Therefore we ve been told there will be no food served anymore this evening. We were having a drink or two at the bar and then the chef came to us to inform us that we can have our booked table. The food and drinks was second to none. Highly recommend the team and drinks. Please try out the garlic Wodka drink and the shawarma. Simply awesome. Thanks again. Will definitely come back. Vegetarian options: Simply second to none. My wife is vegetarian and she was fascinated. Parking: Difficult. But speak to the team they can arrange something. Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to enter. Staff is helping and supporting.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Brilliant brunch spot! Fun ambience with lots of natural light and good amount of seating. Staff is above and beyond friendly and welcoming! Food is delicious (especially the southern friend chicken+waffle and the cookies -out of this world!) and filling. Will definitely be returning!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Really good brunch here. Taylor or waiter was very attentive and polite. The coffee is excellent as is the avocado toast and apple crumble waffle. Great that you can book as a lot of places do not allow booking for brunch. I ve been two weeks in a row now - this will become a regular spot!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

I had a memorable bottomless brunch with friends. Taylor made sure we had a good time. We all had a great time at Novi - wonderful Saturday Brunch :)

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Good food (highly recommend the Turkish eggs) and great service from Taylor as well!

★★★★
January 21, 2024

Nice food (would have liked more vegan options), very nice cocktails. But main purpose of this review is to shoutout one staff member in particular. I didn t get his name but he has mid-length, straight blond hair and was wearing a red checkered shirt. Anyway, he was so super friendly and cheerful, just really nice to interact with him and seemed actively keen to make our experience as nice as possible!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Excellent service by Taylor

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Taylor is a lovely server and bartender, absolute gem of a person

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Taylor is amazing, really lovely dude

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Very good:)

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Taylor was lovely and suggested great drinks for me and my group

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

The food was fabulous. Taylor was great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Big shoutout to Taylor for his great service. Avocado toast with marinated tomatoes was sooooo good, saved my lunch

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Taylor was the best!!!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

I love Novi and Taylor was great!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Excellent vibe, great food & coffee and Taylor was lovely and very attentive. Great experience! Vegetarian options: Great options for vegetarians

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Taylor was very attentive and made us feel welcome. Had a great visit!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Great food and wonderful service, Taylor looked after us so well and made our dining experience extra special.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Taylor was really great and attentive to our needs and requests. Place is nice and the menu is great!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Dietary restrictions: GF Food

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Johny was a brilliant host tonight. He is very diligent and made the whole experience very enjoyable. Definitely coming back

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Kid-friendliness: Very nice! Food

December 21, 2023

The service was quick and pleasant and the no alcohol drinks were lovely but the food portions were tiny and very expensive for what they were. You mustn t be too hungry or bothered about paying a fortune for a meal that barely fills you. We were very disappointed.

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Nice atmosphere but the drink have to improve

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Visited recently for cocktails. Delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Perfect place for chill out

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Sophia was the best server!!! And she complemented my poor attempt at Spanish! She made our day! :)

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

All good, but the service wasnt fantastic, we were a big group and we didnt feel like we looked after us - perhaps focusing a bit more on customer needs and checking gradually how were doing would have helped sing a really nice review

December 21, 2023

Bad service. We decided to go for the bottomless brunch and the waitress tried to end it half an hour earlier for no reason, they should have checked the time when we started it. They made us feel very uncomfortable. One of the waiters accidentally spilled some beer on my husbands shirt and after all the bad experience we didnt want to pay for the service charge and they also complained about this. I wouldnt recommend this place.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Lovely location, Ella was very welcoming and looked after us well. I had the scrambled eggs (First item on the brunch menu)and my wife had the salt beef sandwich,both were beautifully presented and were delicious. I washed mine down with a Berry cider recommended by Ella and found it the perfect accompaniment. The open front offered a lovely view of Regent street, a great place for people watching. We will definitely return on our next visit to Cambridge.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Food was delicious - so innovative and flavoursome. Really inventive menu. Great service with really attentive and lovely staff! Warm buzz in the restaurant - great atmosphere. Definitely recommend.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great place, good vibes. Best for a few drinks before going out. For reference I ve only been on a Friday night. Very chill, big tables and everyone is really friendly (including the customers and bar staff!) many good nights had here. Cocktails are average £10 I think which is standard for Cambridge. They also do Hazy Jane on tap. Very good beer.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

novi is for sure one of the best places to eat & drink in Cambridge. I enjoyed the croquette, bao buns and prawn skewers, followed by pannacotta. All delicious- so much flavour in all the parts of the dishes-and also lovely to look at. Drinks menu and service is always super too, thank you.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Its my first day in cambridge as a student and i have to say that this was a great introduction. Great place to eat with family and friends and I have to say that Charlie (the bartender) was very attentive and nice, giving me advice to go around the city and any other information that I required.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Me and my friend came for a nice meal and I feel awful but I can t remember the name of our waiter, I can only describe his as having a cool man bun, anyway he was amazing and super attentive to our table. Couldn t complain about any service or food and definitely recommend for a nice night out

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Fabulous meal, fabulous service

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Enjoyed brunch in a relaxed atmosphere. Front opens to street view, giving it a bit of an outdoor/street cafe vibe. Interesting menu without being too exotic or pretentious. Sausage with mustard had pleasing kick and the potatoes had crispy exterior and fluffy inside. Parmesan cheese on scramble was finely shredded making attractive presentation that was also tasty. Not at all crowded on a late Thursday morning.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Lovely place

★★★
December 21, 2023

Toilets were in a dreadful state

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Charlie served us and was super attentive and lovely!

★★
December 21, 2023

Although usually Im satisfied with the service at Novi, this time I was quite disappointed. I had a reservation for 12 people and we were offered the big table at the front which was already occupied by another gentleman who was having his drink and I had to politely ask him to leave from our table causing an awkward situation for us. This could have been avoided if they actually had put a reserved table sign on the table or if he was asked politely to leave by the staff and not myself. Regarding the food, I ordered a cheese and meat platter which barely had any meat or cheese and had mostly crackers and therefore it wasnt very fulfilling. The drinks and the atmosphere were alright.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Wonderful service and helpful staff, fabulous coffee, music not to our taste, wee bit loud but would definitely come again.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great service, great food and very accommodating to allergies. 10/10 would recommend

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great brunch and drinks

December 21, 2023

I took the family out on Sunday for brunch and decided to try this place for the first time. The place was not busy and we were able to get a table. The menu is sparse and poorly labelled. Vegetarian or meat dishes are not clearly labelled and the staff are clueless as to the contents of each dish. This confusion resulted in a Turkish eggs dish being ordered which contained meat. This was only discovered when one of our party tasted the dish and was horrified at the ingredients. Novi refused to prepare a non meat dish unless the first meal was paid for. This was quite shoddy service. It was 2 eggs after all! Reluctantly this was agreed too as our party had young children who were already eating. The replacement dish was bland, poorly cooked and barely edible. The tea served in a pot was barely enough for 1 cup. The restaurant purports to be a new minimalist place to eat but in reality it was minimalist in the food, service and drink. We could not wait to leave. Overall a poor experience and a place to avoid as there is a lot of places to choose to eat in the area.

December 21, 2023

Very bad experience all-over!! Avoid this place!! staff were angry unwelcome and made our guests feel uncomfortable. I should ve read these reviews before I booked!! My 40th birthday was ruined. When I expressed my concern they blamed me instead of trying to help. I ve spent £1,200+ £150 + 20% vat I will not be coming here again. Live and Learn!

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent food, friendly helpful staff in a great looking venue.

December 21, 2023

I wasn t allowed in as they said there was an issue with eyescan, not only have I never used this ID before as it s brand new but they weren t able to provide where I had been barred from (which is upon a second opinion standard in the eyescan software) very poor security team and slightly agresive. Free my mans. An hour later I went there to ask about my ban, and hey told me they were unable to double scan my id, I will accept this even though they already had scanned my ID twice. I understand I might be mildly intoxicated but even then I still feel somewhat unheard and unjustifiably barred from this establishment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Really lovely anniversary dinner, chilled experience, loads of food, but no rush at all. Eyes bigger that our appetite mind you, take it one step at a time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Amazing food but excellent service. Charlie C was the best server ever.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This place has awesome food and good service! Its not great service, but its better than what Ive come to expect in Cambridge. If you want great tasting food from their limited, but well done, menu give this place a try. Yoshi and his team will definitely take care of you!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

First thing we heard from the kitchen when our plates were brought back was did they enjoy it - to a diner that makes you feel that the kitchen really cares about what they ve Cooked .dynamite

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I cannot rate Novi enough! Their staff, in particular Ausrine the Events Manager has been so accommodating and helpful. We hosted a networking event on the top floor, the space was perfect and the bar staff were great too. In fact everyone was accommodating and friendly at all times and I would highly recommend this space for your event needs. Also, its a local run company not a chain, extra bonus!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food was good, but the service was super slow (dont consider busyness a valid excuse in a restaurant). Our order wasnt placed in the system right away for whatever reason and so we spent half an hour waiting for an order that wasnt coming. Not impressed. Also rather on the expensive side, in particular the coffees, which werent particularly good.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great service, lovely food.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Novi has amazing atmosphere and the staff is extremely professional and friendly. We have ordered food to share and all the dishes were really tasty and good. Same goes for cocktails. Would highly recommend if you want to have a nice night out with some good food.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I can not recommend Novi enough. The staff is so warm and welcoming. The food was heavenly tasty not to mention the cocktails. It is the best bar in Cambridge. It s always a great pleasure to go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I had the pleasure of visiting Novi bar recently, and I must express that it was truly an exceptional experience. The culinary delights we savored were nothing short of extraordinary; each dish we ordered was a symphony of flavors that left us craving for more. The botanical cocktails took us by surprise, with their distinct and vibrant taste, free from any dilution. The staff at Novi were a perfect blend of warmth and professionalism, enhancing our overall enjoyment of the evening. Im eagerly anticipating my next visit to Novi; it was an absolute delight to go there, and Im more than enthusiastic about returning.

★★
December 21, 2023

Worst experience I have ever seen in my life, done by manager of novi..on Saturday night me and friends been there for drinks, drinks was good but the behaviour of Asian manager was terrible. Thank you very much for being proud yourself to be manager showing your terrible attitude at novi..

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I booked novi for a bottomless brunch for my 21st birthday, there was around 12 of us for this on a Sunday, the service was great, we had one waitress who explained everything to each guest, she gave us amazing service and replaced the Prosecco pretty much as soon as we had finished it, we even got sparklers put in the first bottles of Prosecco which was a really nice touch. The brunch was great and gave us loads of food options, everyone really enjoyed the food here and the atmosphere was really lovely. Thank you for a great birthday!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

In terms of bars open past 12 this is probably one of the best choices.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Theyve refurbed and its pretty nice but not a lot of seating downstairs for small groups. I had the Kentucky ice tea cocktail and it was really good, I love Bourbon but usually dont like the kind of cocktails that are made with it. The staff were nice as well, we were upstairs in the outdoor area

December 21, 2023

What a weird experience. SO me and my wife attended yesterday for a cocktail. There was a short weird security guard, literally blocking the entrance to the door. He clearly does not know what he is doing - I say this as I have worked in security for 30 years. A little tip small man, say hi, hello, how are you and dont block a door! There are various reasons for this, but I can not be bothered in giving advice. Anyway, when I went outside for a smoke. He was literally stood farting, beltching, burping, picking his nose and just been gross. I really can not come back to Novi again. If you select people like that to work for you, it reflects on your standards. A little tip to avoid hostility/fights to the little man, would be just be polite stand away from the door to allow people to enter/exit, this really is not rocket science and trust me, I have 3 decades of experience. But the above behaviour is deplorable. In fact sick. I know the staff, management wont do anything or even speak to the cretin about the above. ***EDIT*** reply from the owner. I can not change my rating. You bave chosen the security, you are aware this reflects on your business. You could could choose better. If it was poor food from a butcher you sold, whos fault it it? It it still yours. That vermin that was working on Thurs should not be on a door. Also, if it was my bar and I saw a security guard stood and BLOCKING the door from enter and entrance. I would go and speak with them, give them instuctions where to stand and guess what...say hello Sir/Madam, have a lovely night, good bye. When you have vermin on the door, like Thursday, people walk past and some will be thinking, should they enter. Do you think it is welcoming then if the whold door is blocked, so you can not even enter without saying, excuse me so he can move out the way. You are experienced enougth and you would have been to bars/clubs to know what good and bad security is. You have chosen this and you have also accepted these sub-standards that have been provided. If it was my bar and I got this feedback, I would not have that vermin back. Is that the look, feel, atmosphere you want to project, a scruffy, short, rude, agressive, security guy, farting, belching and picking his nose? At the end of the day, the first thing people see when they leave and enter is that. So dont put the blame onto others. Guess what, I recieved a Sainsburys food order today, one item was sub-par, you know what I did? I sent it back. You are paying the security company, so you can choose who you want, or how they should dress, behave, conduct themselves. On a side note, the security at Revs have and look professional (as a comparison). Is it the same company (I have no idea) but as I say, we both know what good security should be and frankly, his belching, farting, rudeness and guess what blocking YOUR possible customers (MONEY) from wanting to enter or enter, is your own fault.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great decor, good atmosphere, really good coffee, cookies and cakes... The more alcoholic options arent bad either. Food is well above average.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Went for a party and the staff were brilliant and drinks fantastic.

December 21, 2023

Stopped for coffee & cookie. Coffee cold, waited 10 minutes for them to remake but they were too wrapped up in making new customers cocktails. Not a great place! Had to pay for cookies & left. Will never return

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Fab beet onway home shall stop in for nibbles next visit

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Private party in the upstairs bar was great. We were well looked at after and the food was different but in a good way. Service was always attentive.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Lovely food and excellent service from the manager; Brendon!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food and service were fine. Disgusting toilets. All 3 toilets in gents were overflowing.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Visited here for the first time with family. The food was great and the staff were friendly and helpful. The waffle maker was broken but the rarebit was still nice with the sourdough toast. I also had the iced matcha latte with coconut milk which was also nice. Vegetarian options: Good options for veggies and a few options for vegans.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Lovely spot for a late night cocktail!

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