Is Novo Cucina Worth the Hype? | Living Noire Ep. 46

Welcome back to Living Noire!

All thoughts shared in this video are our honest opinions. This experience was fully paid for by us, and we are not affiliated with Novo Cucina.

For Episode 46 of Living Noire, we visited Novo Cucina, an elegant Italian restaurant serving handcrafted pasta, fresh seafood, wood-fired pizzas, and beautifully presented cocktails and mocktails.

This meal completely exceeded our expectations.

We expected good Italian food, but what we found was exceptional quality, thoughtful presentation, warm hospitality, and prices that felt surprisingly reasonable for everything we received.

Here’s what we ordered:

• Arancini
• Neapolitan Focaccia
• Strozzapreti alla Salsiccia
• Pesce al Cartoccio (Rainbow Trout)
• Viola Blu Zero-Proof Mocktail
• Zero-Proof Tiramisu Martini (plus a sample of the original)
• Tiramisu
• Blueberry Cheesecake Gelato

The appetizers immediately set the tone.

The Neapolitan Focaccia was our favorite starter of the meal. Fresh from the oven with a soft, chewy interior, crisp edges, and an incredible olive tapenade, it was one of those dishes we’d happily order every single visit.

The Arancini were equally impressive. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, with a rich sausage ragù and a perfect cheese pull, they reminded us of the boudin balls we grew up enjoying back home.

For our entrées, the quality continued.

The Strozzapreti alla Salsiccia featured perfectly cooked pasta coated in a rich, creamy sausage ragù that was beautifully balanced. Every bite felt comforting without becoming too heavy.

The Rainbow Trout was another standout. Cooked in parchment with potatoes, tomatoes, artichokes, and lemon olive oil, the fish was incredibly tender, perfectly seasoned, and one of our favorite seafood dishes we’ve had during Living Noire.

For drinks, we both enjoyed the Viola Blu zero-proof mocktail. It was refreshing, beautifully presented, and photographed wonderfully, though we’d probably order a Coke on our next visit.

Kim also ordered the zero-proof Tiramisu Martini and had the opportunity to sample the original version. While we preferred the zero-proof version, neither became a favorite.

To finish the meal, we tried the Tiramisu and the Blueberry Cheesecake Gelato.

The tiramisu was creamy and well balanced, though we wished for a stronger coffee flavor. The real surprise was the gelato. Packed with real blueberries and cheesecake pieces, it quickly became one of our favorite desserts of the entire visit.

From beginning to end, Novo Cucina impressed us with exceptional food quality, attentive service, and an atmosphere that made us want to linger just a little longer.

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What to Know Before You Go

📍 Multiple metro Atlanta locations

🚗 Parking
• Complimentary valet available
• Free retail self-parking available

🍽️ Best For
• Lunch with friends
• Date nights
• Celebrations
• Family dinners
• Italian comfort food

🍕 Also Worth Trying
The wood-fired pizzas looked incredible and are at the top of our list for our next visit.

⭐ Living Noire Favorites
• Neapolitan Focaccia
• Rainbow Trout
• Strozzapreti alla Salsiccia
• Blueberry Cheesecake Gelato

💡 Good to Know
• Excellent value for the quality of food
• Beautiful, bright dining room
• Friendly, attentive staff
• Great option whether you’re celebrating or simply craving quality Italian food

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Have you been to Novo Cucina?

If so, let us know your favorite dish in the comments! We’d also love to know what we should order on our next visit.

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