A Gramercy favorite with a loyal neighborhood following, Novitá remains elegant and authentically Italian in both cooking and spirit. The golden dining room, low ceilings and softly buzzing crowd create a cozy sense of familiarity that’s increasingly rare. The kitchen focuses on comfort rather than novelty: warm calamari salad with lemony avocado dressing and a classic tagliolini Bolognese exemplify the simple, satisfying food that has kept regulars returning for years. Service is warm, attentive and unmistakably Italian, one of the restaurant’s greatest charms.