Novi in Cambridge - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

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.

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

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!

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!!

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

Great cocktails and great staff.

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.

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.

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 it's not possible because they are premixed. I tried 3 different cocktails all tasted rank. Lovely venue and the staff were very good!

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

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

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

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.

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.

Cameron- vasi great experience with these waiters

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Good cocktails and atmosphere! And buckwheat waffle was amazing!

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

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

We celebrated my sister's 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!

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.

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.

Its all good but a little pricey.

Novi informed us that despite our company being several hundred people locally, this was irrelevant and numbers didn’t matter. Drinks were fine and prices were high. What’s the point? Bore off. One of my execs felt like they couldn’t even have a glass of water & I raised with the bar manager… they had zero interest. The arrogance shines through

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

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 😜

Great service and amazing food!

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

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

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

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

Came in with my daughter and doggy for Mother's 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 :)

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.

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

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

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 don't 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. Can't recommend this place enough.

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

Awesome Original Delicious healthy and freshly pepared food Very tasty!

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

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

It gets incredibly loud, which isn't my scene but I am sure it's a great spot for a lot of extroverts!

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

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

Taylor and the kitchen staff were a amazing

Nice place nice food, clean and airy

Taylor was great and very helpful!

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

Great service and food. Thanks Taylor

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

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!

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.

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

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.

Very good service for Megan and John Plus good apple juice

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

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

Nice Restaurant and good service

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

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

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

Excellent vibe, great food & coffee and Taylor was lovely and very attentive. Great experience!

I love Novi and Taylor was great!

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

The food was fabulous. Taylor was great!

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

Taylor is amazing, really lovely dude

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

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!

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

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 :)

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!

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!

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.

Lovely spot for a late night cocktail!

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.

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

Lovely food and excellent service from the manager; Brendon!

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.

Fab beet onway home shall stop in for nibbles next visit

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

Great decor, good atmosphere, really good coffee, cookies and cakes... The more alcoholic options aren't bad either. Food is well above average.

They've refurbed and it's 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 don't like the kind of cocktails that are made with it. The staff were nice as well, we were upstairs in the outdoor area 👍

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

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!

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..

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. I'm eagerly anticipating my next visit to Novi; it was an absolute delight to go there, and I'm more than enthusiastic about returning.

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!

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.

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

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!

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

Came for a quick drink and ended up staying for over an hour talking with the staff. Great customer service, especially when dealing with my very specific coffee request and it was perfect! Will definitely be returning <3