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Nova at The Houghton Hotel

Bistro Breakfast Coffee Shop Sushi
Location Pointer 401 Lloys Ellis Ave, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa
4.6
(1519 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Outdoor Seating

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Menu
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Nova Bistro offers a casual dining experience where guests are able to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and a light dinner. It’s situated on the upper ground floor of the hotel, and has both indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the piazza and The Houghton Golf Course. The menu comprises of signature burgers, hearty pastas, fresh salads, comforting sandwiches, exquisite sushi and boasts an array of freshly-baked bespoke cakes. It’s the perfect location to relax and enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon with friends and family.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 07h30 - 20h30
  • Tuesday 07h30 - 20h30
  • Wednesday 07h30 - 20h30
  • Thursday 07h30 - 20h30
  • Friday 07h30 - 20h30
  • Saturday 07h30 - 20h30
  • Sunday 07h30 - 20h30

Reviews (1519)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.4
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Mona S. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 30 Nov 25
    Enjoyed a lovely breakfast at the Nova...lovely food beautiful setting and incredible service especially from Khethu... we will definitely return!

  • Tendi R. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 29 Nov 25
    It is worth the 5🎖️

  • Lameed T. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Portia S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 27 Nov 25
    Very nice outdoor area, delicious food and wonderful service.

  • Monwabisi M. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 25 Nov 25
    Fantastic service

  • Sozan Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 22 Nov 25
    We often dine at the Nova and every time with have a wonderful experience- excellent food excellent service ! A real treat whether it’s dinner, lunch or tea and cake ! I highly recommend you try

  • Portia Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 18 Nov 25
    Amazing food, good ambiance, value for money, fantastic staff, keep up the good work 👏

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