Novita Bistro
1608 South St.
Philadelphia , PA 19146
215-545-4665
Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square
Parking: Street parking only.
Not wheelchair accessible (there's one step at the entrance, but the rest room is accessible.)
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Chef Hassan Zanzoul cooks fine if familiar Mediterranean fare. But his Moroccan dishes are a rare treat; he should stick to that road.
Craig LaBan: Novita's Moroccan-born chef-owner Hassan Zanzoul came by his Italian repertoire at the source, learning to cook in Taormina, Sicily, and spending six years all told in Italian kitchens. It's pretty clear when one of his airy gnocchi melt on your tongue in a fresh plum tomato sauce.
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Cuisine type: Mediterranean; Moroccan
Meals Served: Dinner
Alcohol:
BYOB. Bring a rustic red or a crisp, dry white to pair with the mildly spiced Mediterranean flavors.
Hours: Dinner Monday through Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 5 to 11 p.m., Sunday, 9-44 to 9 p.m.
Prices:
$15 to $20
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