Novecento
downtown, Delray Beach
Restaurant in Delray Beach, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Novecento is a practical Delray Beach pick when you want an easy booking and broad weekly availability more than a chef-driven destination dinner. Use it for casual repeat visits, weekend lunch, or a low-friction group meal; compare Gabriella's Modern Italian, Le Colonial Delray Beach, or Taki Omakase if the night needs a sharper occasion angle.
About Novecento
For planning in Delray Beach, the useful question is whether Novecento fits the timing and tone of the night. Novecento is in Delray Beach, keeps daily hours, and lists a smart-casual dress code. With no chef, menu format, cuisine details, price range, reservation notes, or awards in the available record, it is best treated as a practical Delray Beach option rather than a venue to evaluate around specifics that are not publicly documented.
Book it when timing and simplicity matter
The clearest planning advantage is the schedule. Novecento is open Monday through Thursday from 4–10 PM, Friday from 4–11 PM, Saturday from 12–11 PM, and Sunday from 12–9 PM. That gives it evening availability throughout the week, with earlier opening times on Saturday and Sunday and later closing times on Friday and Saturday.
Use it selectively when the group wants a direct Delray Beach planning window and a smart-casual setting. If the group needs specifics such as a chef, menu format, price point, awards, bar program, or service style, confirm them directly with the venue before committing.
Use it as an easy Delray Beach option, not the whole plan
Novecento sits in a Delray Beach dining circuit where the decision often comes down to what kind of night the group wants. If the group wants another nearby option, cross-shop The Hampton Social - Delray Beach. Gabriella's Modern Italian, Le Colonial Delray Beach, Taki Omakase, and Lemongrass - Delray Beach are also useful comparison points when you are choosing among Delray Beach restaurants.
Reservations: Confirm availability directly. Timing: Weekday service begins at 4 PM; Saturday and Sunday begin at 12 PM; Friday and Saturday run until 11 PM. Dress: Smart casual. Use case: consider it when the hours and dress code fit; confirm directly if the occasion needs a clearly documented culinary hook.
For a wider Delray plan, use our full Delray Beach restaurants guide, plus the city guides for hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- 116 NE 6th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- novecento.com
- Phone
- +15614506101
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Novecento reads like a neighborhood room: warm, relaxed and quietly charming. It leans into an unhurried, sociable tempo where conversations matter more than spectacle. The tendency to draw repeat diners rather than one-off reservation traffic keeps the energy conversational and familiar—more local table than tourist stop. Overall the atmosphere favors comfort and ease, the kind of place that feels welcoming any night of the week rather than engineered for headlines.
Best For
This Argentinian spot is best for casual yet thoughtful dinners and for weekend or weekday brunches. The menu’s signature items—Handmade Empanadas and the Novecento Benedict—make brunch a clear draw, while the Bife De Chorizo anchors a straightforward dinner program. The neighborhood setting and steady local clientele make it a solid choice for small groups, repeat visits, and relaxed date nights that prioritize conversation over formality.
Ordering Tips
Start with shareable bites such as the Handmade Empanadas to set a sociable tone. For brunch, the Novecento Benedict is a highlighted house item worth ordering. At dinner, the Bife De Chorizo represents the heartier side of the menu and suits the room’s easygoing, mid-tier approach. Given the neighborhood rhythm, expect a familiar, steady menu and plan for a relaxed meal rather than a rushed tasting.
Venue details
Ambiance
Moderate noise level with warm, inviting atmosphere suitable for family gatherings and casual upscale dining.
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Vibe
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails
- Dietary
- Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Handmade Empanadas
- Novecento Benedict
- Bife De Chorizo
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 116 NE 6th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the goal is a sharper occasion dinner, try Le Colonial Delray Beach. If the group wants a direct Italian alternative, try Gabriella's Modern Italian.
Restaurant context
How Novecento compares in Delray Beach
Novecento is the easier, lower-pressure choice in this Delray set because booking difficulty is listed as easy and the schedule covers every day. The Hampton Social - Delray Beach is the better cross-shop for a social group meal, while Gabriella's Modern Italian is the more direct pick when the group specifically wants an Italian-leaning night.
For a more occasion-driven dinner, Le Colonial Delray Beach is the stronger comparison on ambiance, while Taki Omakase is the one to consider when a structured Japanese format matters more than flexibility. Lemongrass - Delray Beach is the practical alternative when the group wants an Asian-leaning meal without committing to a counter-style experience.
Choose Novecento for convenience, a repeat local dinner, or a weekend daytime meal. Choose one of the peers when the booking needs a clearer theme, a more defined occasion setting, or a format that gives the night a stronger point of view.
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Compare Novecento
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Novecento | Delray Beach | No published awards |
| The Hampton Social - Delray Beach | Delray Beach | No published awards |
| Gabriella's Modern Italian | Delray Beach | No published awards |
| Le Colonial Delray Beach | Delray Beach | No published awards |
| Taki Omakase | Delray Beach | No published awards |
| Lemongrass - Delray Beach | Delray Beach | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Novecento?
Novecento opens at 4 PM Monday through Friday, 12 PM on Saturday, and 12 PM on Sunday. It closes at 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 PM Friday and Saturday, and 9 PM Sunday.
What are alternatives to Novecento in Delray Beach?
Other Delray Beach comparison points include The Hampton Social - Delray Beach, Le Colonial Delray Beach, Gabriella's Modern Italian, Taki Omakase, and Lemongrass - Delray Beach. Choose based on the schedule, setting, and current details that best fit your group.
Is Novecento good for a special occasion?
Novecento may work when the hours and smart-casual dress code fit the plan. If the occasion depends on a specific menu format, price point, chef, award, or service style, confirm those details directly.
What should a first-timer know about Novecento?
Know the hours first: it opens at 4 PM Monday through Friday, at 12 PM on Saturday and Sunday, and stays open until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. The dress code is smart casual.
