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Nova

1417 W Davis Street, Dallas, TX 75208
214.484.7123
Ranked #167 of 1,265 restaurants in Dallas
5.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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Skruggs
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12 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

Fun and busy place most nights until late Just down the street from us so it's a great spot for a late dinner after work. Interesting and tasty things on a relatively small menu, but the wood fired pizzas are always a great fallback option More

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ShelDallas
Dallas, Texas
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12 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

The latest iteration of Nova, since the departure of Hightower, has renewed the spirit of this neighborhood gem of a restaurant. What a joy to find great food in a very laid back and informal setting, where if you want to simply linger over a drink at the bar that is just fine. Or you can try out the limited,... More

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mavgirl17
Dallas, Texas
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29 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 7, 2011
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This restaurant was surprisingly good! You just don't expect that much from a place that resembles the shape of an old diner or DQ, but step inside and you instantly know you are in very good company. The food is creative and expertly prepared, reasonably priced, and changes daily. We ordered 2 fish specials and the pork tenderloin with a... More

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mrshalldallas
dallas, tx
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2010

We live in the neighborhood, and Nova is our new favorite. Great cocktails, wonderful service and nice atmosphere. Our favorites are the blowtorch salmon, vietnamese beef salad, and of course, the legendary hummus. JD great customers by name at the door, the service is swift, friendly and knowledgeable, and the food is superb. So glad that this space has finally... More

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dallasbill
dallas
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37 reviews
13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 25, 2010

Nova is a wonderful neighborhood place. Located in a former dairy queen, the atmosphere is stylish but very comfortable. Chef Kelly Hightower, formerly of Hatties, The Mansion on Turtle Creek and Kavala has created the first gastropub in the very hot Kessler X area, about a block from the newly renovated Kessler Theatre. This is a great spot to have... More

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