This is a lively restaurant at any hour, great for meeting friends for coffee, a gossipy lunch, or dinner or drinks in the evening. It is located on the Octagon, the hub of Dunedin's nightlife, and is beside the Art Gallery and the cinema. It is also great for kids - crayons and colouring books are provided instantly. Oh, and... More

These people have the best pate in town!! Lots to choose from on the menu and it's very popular with the locals. Great location right between the Art Gallery and the Cinema :)

Generally solid throughout the day, Nova has a great location but a hit and miss record on food for me. Stopped in for breakfast the other day and it was fine - decent enough poached eggs, but at least one in our party ordered very precisely and got nothing he was expecting. It's a good, generally reliable stop for food... More

One of our regular eateries, good food and service at reasonable prices, the menu changes regularly with a good wine selection. Risotto is great, you should try it

Enticed in by the good trip advisor rating on the door. Ordered a caesar salad (without anchovies), a couple of coffees and a pork sandwich. The dressing was basically an creamy anchovy sauce (that even my husband who likes them found overpoweringly fishy). Complained to the waitress who had to be forced to remove the plate from our table, didn't... More

We called in one Saturday lunchtime and it was buzzing, we were seated and our order taken straight away. Food and coffee was fresh and good. Will visit next time we are in town.

After reading several good reviews on trip advisor, then seeing a sign on Nova's door which read '2012 best restaurant, Otago' I had high expectations for Nova. They weren't met, and I was disappointed. We ordered the 'creamy' broccoli and blue cheese soup, which was neither creamy nor broccoli tasting, and the bread the accompanied it was stale. We complained...... More

We ate at the Nova Cafe after reading the great reviews on trip advisor and we weren't disappointed,great staff,fast service and the meals where large and great value.Would highly recommend for anyone looking at a great place to eat.

A friend and I decided to pop into Nova after a cocktail and catch up and we were not dissapointed! Being from Dunedin we have been here many times and love the food and the staff are always very friendly! The only down side this time was that they bought out the wrong dessert but I was very impressed as... More