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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
4.5
(1431 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 (1431)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.4
Value 4.3
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.6
  • Aphindiwe Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Bohlale M. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Niki N. Dined: 1 week ago
    1.5
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 17 Jun 25
    I've always been a fan of Nova Bistro, having been there a few times in the past but not for the last year. I booked a table for seven on Father's Day but the food in general was below average this time. I am not sure if there is a new chef on the scene but the meals were definately not worth their exorbitent prices for the mains. The prawn pasta was tasteless, the Korean bbq ribs lacked any kind Korean flavours, the seafood pot was the same - tasteless. The lamb chops for over R400 was 3 small bland looking pieces of meat. The ambience was the same, just lacking. Very regrettable experience and not worth the money we spent.

  • Jessica G. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Danuel Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 16 Jun 25
    The waiter was very helpful and friendly. He responded to our enquiries regarding the meals. The meals were of high standard and the setting was perfect.

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