Nuovo

When I'm in Worcester this is one of my family's go-to's. In Connecticut I'm a little spoiled with amazing Italian food so for me it's meh. I do love their meatballs. I have tried the chicken piccata it's pretty good. I've ordered the chicken Caesar salad before, had a funny taste, didn't finish the chicken. Nothing exceptional. But by far the most disturbing was this "filet mignon" special. First of all, they're trying to pass this off as actual filet mignon, you can tell by looking at it it's not. And no chef would ever cut filet mignon into 3oz medallions- so I should've known better. Was so fatty, tasted like chuck/stew meat. I kept trying to salvage some of it but it was so chewy I just kept spitting it out. The cognac sauce was good however whatever the mashed potatoes were seasoned with did not pair with the sauce at all. It tasted sour or spoiled. Didn't eat those either. As far as the presentation it speaks for itself; however this was a take-out order so I don't hold high standards on appearance.Also pictured was the eggplant Parm, on a positive note my mother did enjoy it though it was an extremely small portion for dinner ($21, pasta is extra). I have ordered the vegetables as a side dish before, very small portion (came in pint container 1/2 full) for $10 but tasty. Greek salad was good, if I remember correctly they make their own dressing. While this place would not be my choice, my family does like it so I'm going to stick with the meatballs next time.

We stopped in at this family owned and run Italian restaurant in Worcester for restaurant week. We were immediately sat by a friendly hostess and then handed a huge menu with so many choices. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. We were there for restaurant week and so we went off that wedding menu. Wife had the Eggplant Rotini, a delicious eggplant light battered and served in a homemade sauce, I had the bruschetta, also a delicious delight. For our main course wife went with the Pappardelle Bolognese, a hearty homemade pasta dish with plenty of meat, but what made the dish was the amazing sauce. I had the Chicken Francaise with risotto. The risotto was good and the chicken nice and thin with a sauce that complimented it. Bar menu offered a good variety of wines, as well as beer on tap and some signature cocktails. As we were eating the owner stopped by our table and made sure everything was to our liking. A very nice and attentive chef who was proud of his food. There was also some live music in the bar area, with a casual but talented singer

' When food is your drug of choice, it's best to be the dealer.'Nuovo is an Italian dealer! Two times- I have been to Nuovo TWO TIMES and it's dependably good! I am not going to lie I have had the same food (pretty much both times) and I just want more! Let me tell you more:Reservations: Easy to make online (for a table of 8 or 3, it's been easy both times.)The Restaurant: it's dark and elegant inside but not too elegant that you feel out of place in jeans! It has set a mood and I like it!The Staff: Both times- super engaging and nice. The bartender was great at giving suggestions.The food:Bread with oil and balsamic garlic dipping sauce: Love me some balsamic! Thank you!Arancini balls- not the best I have ever had but appreciate the size (like a large meatballs) and like the two sauces (it's red and maybe a vodka sauce? Cooked to perfection.Caprese Burrata: THE FRESHEST TOMATOES! I love burrata and balsamic so this is just a HUGE win here!Carbonara: The real star and reason I wanted to go back. Good portion, pancetta cooked perfectly and a plenty! Creamy! Pasta cooked to perfection. The flavor is just what my taste buds like. This dish is amazing! 5 Yelp stars along for this dish.

Regrettably, I can't offer more than 3 stars for this dining experience. We dined at Nuovo after a work event, and while the location is convenient with ample parking, making an OpenTable reservation highly advisable.Regarding the dishes:Arancini: Overly cheesy and sweet.Fig special: Fig reduction seemed more like added sugar.Eggplant rollatini: Overpowered by heavy cheese.Seafood Cioppino with Fra diavolo sauce: Although it wasn't as spicy as expected it was really good. The mussels and the fish were perfectly cooked and that was something I could have again. I wish they had some more fish ( Only stuffed haddock was there) or even Lamb instead of so many pasta items. However, the 3-star rating is due to a few issues. Bread wasn't served with the entree, and despite our early arrival on a Tuesday evening, food arrived quite delayed, with no communication from the staff. Even a devil's patience has limits.

If you are looking for a great meal and a wonderful experience... go have dinner at Nuovo in Worcester and sit at the bar! We have eaten here many times, but we now eat exclusively at the bar because of their bar tender, "T". He is an absolute class act human being. He pays attention, treats you like family... is charismatic, funny, and charming... the food is amazing and the atmosphere is lovely. Do yourself a favor and go out for dinner!!!!

My focus at this joint was my undying need to consume carbonara. If you enjoy the traditional carbonara, this is the place to order from. The simplicity of the dish is what makes it great, minimal ingredients, but very flavorful. I researched for the best pasta that followed closest to those traditions and landed on Nuovo restaurant and it did get the job done. So much, I went another time, before leaving town. This will now be my go-to Carbonara spot. I didn't dine in but from what I can tell, it isn't necessarily the biggest restaurant but it's in a decent sized place. The decor is slightly fancier, and a little intimate. There is parking offered but not large. The staff are kind, and the order timing here is pretty good, I've never had to wait, and everything is piping hot, I'm sure their other dishes are just as good, but Carbonara is my absolute favorite. next time I am in town, I will try something new.

I fought the urge to choose a restaurant I know and love for our farewell dinner with work friends and instead decided to sample Nuovo before our departure. Fortunately, the group was in agreement because who is disappointed at the prospect of a plate full of pasta? I made a reservation for 7:15pm on a Wednesday and we probably didn't need one in retrospect but I like to play it safe. Right out of the gate, the service was great. Due to the staggered nature of the party's arrivals, our poor server had to introduce himself about 3 times but he had a great attitude. They have a solid drink menu with multiple options that speak to me. I settled on the coconut margarita and as a whore for anything coconut flavored, I really enjoyed this drink. It was definitely on the sweeter side, which I like, but if that isn't your thang I might recommend another cocktail. I subsequently ordered the grapefruit prosecco, which tastes as you would expect. Finally, I ordered an aperol spritz which was lovely and refreshing in the summer. Typically after 3 drinks I would be like bathing in an alcohol pool but on this occasion, not quite as much as I would expect after 3 drinks? Blame it on the carbs...One of the things that I loved about our dining experience is that our server didn't rush our asses whatsoever. We really wanted to relish the evening and our server asked for our orders one course at a time, allowing us to really draw the fuck out of it and enjoy each other's company. For our first course, we decided to share an order of arancini, coconut shrimp, and fig mascarpone. The arancini are 2 huge arancini balls, it says "stuffed green peas, deep fried, and a side of marinara sauce". This was IT. They were so crispy on the outside and tasted creamy and luscious on the inside. I would beg to differ on the peas part, as someone who is obsessed with peas my expectation may have been too high, but I didn't really notice them. Regardless, they were delicious. I do not eat seafood so cannot personally comment on the shrimp but I heard very good things, even from GF who is not usually a shrimp bitch. Unfortunately, we couldn't order the fig mascarpone because they were out of figs, to the big disappointment of one of my dining partners who was really looking forward to that shit. I considered ordering a salad to keep the pipes moving but something about how similar all of the salads on the menu seem changed my mind. Instead, I added a side order of broccoli to main order penne alla giardiniera which the server kindly helped me pronounce lmao. Both the drunk ziti and eggplant parm were on back up in case they couldn't accommodate my request of NO ONIONS but, to my delight, everything is made to order. At least, that's what I took from the server's response that I can "have anything I want". The pasta dish, penne with zucchini, summer squash, tomatoes, and spinach sauteed in olive oil, garlic, and a white wine sauce, was flavored wonderfully and provided a hefty portion of pasta. The pasta had a bit of a bite, but I would have preferred a touch more al dente. The broccoli was also enjoyable.Dining companions ordered one of their specials, pappardelle with shrimp and scallops, tortellini con funghi, and fettucine alfredo with broccoli and chicken. I heard nothing but rave reviews from those broads.Maybe we just drink too fast but on a couple occasions I had finished my drink and placed it on the edge of the table to draw attention to the fact that I would like to order a drink, without being asked. I would also like to add that the server MADE FUN of me for ordering a side of broccoli because I was ordering too many vegetables. I hate to think about how constipated someone is if adding a side of broccoli to a dish with vegetables is thought to be "too many vegetables". Anyways, this was a solid Italian spot on Shrewsbury St.

Amazing / exceptional food, drinks, hospitality!!The owner was also extremely professional, knowledgeable and I can't wait to have my rehearsal dinner here!!!! Highly recommend! Good vibes and environment! Sexy!

Fettuccine Alfredo is bland and oily... meatballs are super soft but the sauce was good. Chicken parm sauce was way too sweet.

Big menu and tasty Italian cuisine. Waitstaff was polite and helpful when around but really slow. They started clearing out table and then forgot us. About 15min later, they finished clearing table, held up a menu and asked "anyone want dessert?" Of course not if you offer (and don't tempt at all) that way. Not sure I will be back - more likely I will go to Via, across the street.