NOVY

Name: NOVY
Address: 4000 24th St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94114
Telephone: (415) 829-8383
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

701 Reviews

$30 and under

Greek

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2 people

14 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 22 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Healthy
Great for brunch

We do our best to make as many tables available for reservations, but we also keep some seats in our bar area available for walk-ins SO if you don't see a table available, please call in and we will do our best to save you a spot!

NOVY is a Greek restaurant in the San Francisco Noe Valley district. We are a family-run and woman-owned Greek restaurant. NOVY is our nickname for Noe Valley. We are a neighborhood restaurant serving Greek food alongside fresh California favorites. All of our beer and wine is on tap to do our part in eliminating waste. NOVY strives to provide a personal and delicious dining experience in a polished setting.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Californian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 829-8383
Website
http://www.novysf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We do some limited catering and large orders for pickup depending on availability of our chef and manager. We can typically work out doing catering for up to 80 people with delivery in Noe Valley, but we cannot guarantee anything. Please email holla@novysf.com for more information
Private party facilities
Please email us at holla@novysf.com for private event inquiries!

Location
4000 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Area
Noe Valley
Cross Street
24th and Noe Street. One block from Castro, two blocks from Church
Parking details
Metered and non-metered street parking.
Public transit
Two short blocks from J-Church stop at 24th Street and Church Street<br />One block from the 24 on 24th and Castro<br />The 48 stops across the street<br />
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Grilled Halloumi CheeseUSD 15.00
artichoke and date tapenade, grilled pita
HummusUSD 12.00
sundried tomato relish, grilled pita
KolokithokeftedesUSD 10.00
aka Greek zucchini fritters
Feta PolentaUSD 13.00
Portobello mushroom, toasted walnuts, balsamic reduction, feta
OctopusUSD 18.00
castelvetrano olives, marble potatoes, frisée
SpanakopitaUSD 14.00
hand-rolled spinach and feta stuffed pastry
Fried CalamariUSD 15.00
yellow onion, tarragon, spicy aioli
DolmasUSD 11.00
rice, golden raisins, pine nuts, mint, dill
Brussels SproutsUSD 11.00
bacon, chili flakes, cabernet vinegar, mizithra cheese
AvgolemonoUSD 10.00
Greek egg-lemon soup with rice and Mary's chicken
Lamb MeatballsUSD 16.00
tomato-cream sauce, feta

Salads

CobbUSD 20.00
grilled marinated Mary's chicken breast, Applewood smoked bacon, avocado, egg, gorgonzola, cherry tomato
HoriatikiUSD 18.00
tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, Kalamata olives, feta, pepperoncini, Greek oregano
Fried Calamari SaladUSD 18.00
cherry tomato, Kalamata olive, feta, spicy aioli
Kale SaladUSD 18.00
dates, toasted walnuts, goat cheese, quinoa, fried red onions
Chicken Apple WalnutUSD 20.00
grilled curried chicken, green apple slices, toasted walnuts, red onion, ground honey mustard dressing

Pastas

AthenianUSD 19.00
penne, eggplant, roasted red pepper, Kalamata olive, onion, tomato, tabasco, feta
Pesto PastaUSD 22.00
bucatini, Mary's chicken, Applewood smoked bacon, kale, pesto-gorgonzola cream sauce
Lamb BologneseUSD 23.00
bucatini, lamb ragu with Mediterranean spices, feta
Salmon PastaUSD 26.00
penne, wild salmon, peas, mushrooms, capers, red onion, white wine cream sauce, parmesan
Shrimp PastaUSD 24.00
penne, Applewood smoked bacon, bell pepper, chili flakes, mizithra cream sauce

Mains

MoussakaUSD 25.00
ground lamb, eggplant, potato, béchamel
Lamb GyroUSD 21.00
thin-sliced roasted leg of lamb, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, tzatziki & fries
Chicken WrapUSD 20.00
Mary's chicken, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, tzatziki, salsa verde & fries
Grilled SalmonUSD 26.00
Pacific sustainably farm raised salmon filet, grilled and served with a Greek orzo mix, and topped with dill butter
Novy BurgerUSD 20.00
house-ground beef, pepper jack, mushroom, arugula, tomato, onion, green goddess & fries. Plant based patty and gluten free bun available
Panos BurgerUSD 21.00
house-ground lamb, feta, cucumber, tomato, onion, tzatziki, olive tapenade & fries. Plant based patty and gluten free bun available.

Sides

Greek FriesUSD 10.00
Crispy fries tossed with garlic oil, Greek parmesan (mizithra cheese), and topped with parsley
Sweet Potato FriesUSD 10.00
Crispy sweet potato fries served with our house made chipotle aioli
Grilled Pita BasketUSD 8.00
Three pieces of pita grilled and topped with 3 separate seasonings: sesame seeds, garlic oil, and lemon pepper sea salt

Wine on Tap

Papagiannakos 2023 Assyrtiko, Greek White
- GlassUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 58.00
Trefethen 2018 Dry Reisling Oak Knoll, Napa
- GlassUSD 13.00
- 1/2 CarafeUSD 32.00
- Full CarafeUSD 48.00
Soquel Vineyards 2018 Pinot Grigio, Santa Cruz
- GlassUSD 11.00
- 1/2 CarafeUSD 24.00
- Full CarafeUSD 38.00
Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2022, New Zealand
- GlassUSD 12.00
- 1/2 CarafeUSD 28.00
- Full CarafeUSD 40.00
Chamisal 2017 Chardonnay, San Luis Obispo
- GlassUSD 14.00
- 1/2 CarafeUSD 36.00
- Full CarafeUSD 54.00
Preston Vineyards 2020 Grenache Blanc, Dry Creek Valley
- GlassUSD 11.00
- 1/2 CarafeUSD 24.00
- Full CarafeUSD 38.00
Saintsbury 2020 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Carneros
- GlassUSD 13.00
- 1/2 CarafeUSD 32.00
- Full CarafeUSD 48.00
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars 2019 Pinot Noir, Edna Valley
- GlassUSD 13.00
- 1/2 CarafeUSD 34.00
- Full CarafeUSD 50.00
Dry Creek Vineyard 2018 Heritage Zinfandel, Sonoma County
- GlassUSD 14.00
- 1/2 CarafeUSD 37.00
- Full CarafeUSD 52.00
Tinto Rey 2016 Tempranillo, Dunnigan Hills
- GlassUSD 11.00
- 1/2 CarafeUSD 26.00
- Full CarafeUSD 40.00
Oberon 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- GlassUSD 15.00
- 1/2 CarafeUSD 39.00
- Full CarafeUSD 64.00
Bodega Los Aljibes 2016 Spanish Bordeax Blend, Spain
- GlassUSD 12.00
- 1/2 CarafeUSD 30.00
- Full CarafeUSD 46.00
Greek Red 2017 'Atlantis' Mandilaria, Greece
- GlassUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 58.00
Sparkling Brut Rosé Bouvet Ladubay, Loire Valley, France
- GlassUSD 13.00
- BottleUSD 46.00
Brut Blanc 2017 Calvet, Crémant de Bordeaux
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 44.00

Low ABV Cocktails

Red SangriaUSD 11.00
fresh fruit
- CarafeUSD 32.00
MimosaUSD 11.00
- CarafeUSD 32.00
Novy MuleUSD 11.00
fermented vodka, ginger beer, fresh lime juice
House-Made Bloody MaryUSD 11.00
Michelada, PilsnerUSD 11.00
house-made bloody mary mix, lime

Draught Beer

Standard Deviant 5.3% Kölsch, San FranciscoUSD 9.00
Fieldwork Rotating Hazy, Berkeley, 6.5%-7%USD 9.00
Trumer 4.8% German Pilsner, BerkeleyUSD 9.00
Rotating local and seasonal draftUSD 9.00
Septem Microbrewery 5% Pilsner, GreeceUSD 9.00
Sincere Apple 5.6% Dry Hard Cider, NapaUSD 9.00

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Organic Iced TeaUSD 5.00
LemonadeUSD 5.00
Arnold PalmerUSD 5.00
Graffeo Coffee / Iced CoffeeUSD 5.00
Orange JuiceUSD 4.00
Fentimans Victorian LemonadeUSD 6.00
Fentimans Rose LemonadeUSD 6.00
sparkling
Brewdog Non Alcoholic IPAUSD 6.00

Soda

Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Ginger Ale
Root Beer

What 701 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Greek

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

NOVY offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with "excellent service," making it a neighborhood favorite. Guests rave about the "delicious food," with standout dishes like lamb meatballs and the Novy salad. The outdoor seating is cozy, enhanced by heaters for chilly evenings. Perfect for both casual meals and special occasions.

701 Reviews

J
Jeanette
San Francisco
76 reviews
vip
4.0
76 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Neighborhood gem. Always delicious with great flavors and generous portions. Good ambience and friendly staff
NOVYResponded 2 days ago
Hi Jeanette, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review about your recent dinner experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and had a 5-star experience at our restaurant. We wanted to let you know that we also offer a delicious brunch menu. From classic favorites to unique and creative takes, our brunch is a must-try. We would love to invite you to join us soon. Thank you again for your kind words and support. We can't wait to see you for brunch! -Kristen & Kathryn, owners
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Joanne
Chicago
35 reviews
vip
3.0
35 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The salmon was good but the pork gyros was tasteless with no real flavor. It was extremely overpriced as well. The lamb gyros was okay and the chicken wrap was bland. All in all, it was very overpriced for a dinner for 4.
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Randy
San Francisco
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nōvy is a weekly choice for us. We love the food the ambience and the service. It is such a great go to restaurant you cannot go wrong.
NOVYResponded 2 days ago
Hi Randy, Thanks for the nice review and the wonderful complements about our staff! Our team is what makes NOVY truly special. We will pass along your kind words! -Kristen & Kathryn
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Diane
San Francisco
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent horatiki salad!! Great service, nice people!!
NOVYResponded 2 days ago
Hi Diane, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review about your recent dinner experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your horiatiki and had a 5-star experience at our restaurant. We wanted to let you know that we also offer a delicious brunch menu. From classic favorites to unique and creative takes, our brunch is a must-try. We would love to invite you to join us soon. Thank you again for your kind words and support. We can't wait to see you for brunch! -Kristen & Kathryn, owners
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Beth
San Francisco
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Novy—hits the right note of not fancy-pants but feels lively and special and all the food is very good without breaking the bank!
NOVYResponded 2 days ago
Hi Beth, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review about your recent dinner experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and had a non-fancy pants time!! :) We wanted to let you know that we also offer a delicious brunch menu. From classic favorites to unique and creative takes, our brunch is a must-try. We would love to invite you to join us soon. Thank you again for your kind words and support. We can't wait to see you for brunch! -Kristen & Kathryn, owners
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ROBB
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, phenomenal ! Atmosphere, holiday and FUN ! Service…OVER THE ABSOLUTE TOP WONDEROUSLY WONDERFUL FANTASTIC !!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Hannah and Gio were simply THE BEST !!
NOVYResponded 2 days ago
Hi Robb, We're so happy to read your review! Our servers are absolutely the best - we agree! I will pass your kind words along to Hannah & Gio. Thank you! -Kristen & Kathryn, owners
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John
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food quality and serving size seems to have declined considerably over the past few months !
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Rebecca
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always good food and always good, friendly service.
NOVYResponded 2 days ago
Hi Rebecca, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review about your recent dinner experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and had a 5-star experience at our restaurant. We wanted to let you know that we also offer a delicious brunch menu. From classic favorites to unique and creative takes, our brunch is a must-try. We would love to invite you to join us soon. Thank you again for your kind words and support. We can't wait to see you for brunch! -Kristen & Kathryn, owners
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Eileen
San Francisco
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good food, great service and wonderful friendly atmosphere.
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K
Kathleen
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I'm so happy we picked Novy to enjoy SF Restaurant Week. We were happy to explore out of our neighborhood and try something different. The food was delicious and oh so hot. It was a fun experience.
NOVYResponded on 19 November 2024
Hi Kathleen, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review about your recent dinner experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and had a 5-star experience at Restaurant Week! We wanted to let you know that we also offer a delicious brunch menu. From classic favorites to unique and creative takes, our brunch is a must-try. We would love to invite you to join us soon. Thank you again for your kind words and support. We can't wait to see you for brunch! -Kristen & Kathryn, owners
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FAQs

NOVY offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. NOVY also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 829-8383.

NOVY is rated 4.7 stars by 701 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

14 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4000 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Additional information

Cross Street
24th and Noe Street. One block from Castro, two blocks from Church
Area
Noe Valley
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Metered and non-metered street parking.
Public transit
Two short blocks from J-Church stop at 24th Street and Church StreetOne block from the 24 on 24th and CastroThe 48 stops across the street
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.novysf.com/
Phone number
(415) 829-8383
Catering
We do some limited catering and large orders for pickup depending on availability of our chef and manager. We can typically work out doing catering for up to 80 people with delivery in Noe Valley, but we cannot guarantee anything. Please email holla@novysf.com for more information
Private party facilities
Please email us at holla@novysf.com for private event inquiries!

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NOVY

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

West Coast Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Spanakopita

Lamb Meatballs

Kale Salad

Share Plates

Grilled Halloumi CheeseUSD 15.00

HummusUSD 12.00

KolokithokeftedesUSD 10.00

Feta PolentaUSD 13.00

OctopusUSD 18.00

SpanakopitaUSD 14.00

Fried CalamariUSD 15.00

DolmasUSD 11.00

Brussels SproutsUSD 11.00

AvgolemonoUSD 10.00

Lamb MeatballsUSD 16.00

Salads

CobbUSD 20.00

HoriatikiUSD 18.00

Fried Calamari SaladUSD 18.00

Kale SaladUSD 18.00

Chicken Apple WalnutUSD 20.00

Pastas

AthenianUSD 19.00

Pesto PastaUSD 22.00

Lamb BologneseUSD 23.00

Salmon PastaUSD 26.00

Shrimp PastaUSD 24.00

Mains

MoussakaUSD 25.00

Lamb GyroUSD 21.00

Chicken WrapUSD 20.00

Grilled SalmonUSD 26.00

Novy BurgerUSD 20.00

Panos BurgerUSD 21.00

Sides

Greek FriesUSD 10.00

Sweet Potato FriesUSD 10.00

Grilled Pita BasketUSD 8.00

Wine on Tap

Papagiannakos 2023 Assyrtiko, Greek White

Trefethen 2018 Dry Reisling Oak Knoll, Napa

Soquel Vineyards 2018 Pinot Grigio, Santa Cruz

Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2022, New Zealand

Chamisal 2017 Chardonnay, San Luis Obispo

Preston Vineyards 2020 Grenache Blanc, Dry Creek Valley

Saintsbury 2020 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Carneros

Stephen Ross Wine Cellars 2019 Pinot Noir, Edna Valley

Dry Creek Vineyard 2018 Heritage Zinfandel, Sonoma County

Tinto Rey 2016 Tempranillo, Dunnigan Hills

Oberon 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Bodega Los Aljibes 2016 Spanish Bordeax Blend, Spain

Greek Red 2017 'Atlantis' Mandilaria, Greece

Sparkling Brut Rosé Bouvet Ladubay, Loire Valley, France

Brut Blanc 2017 Calvet, Crémant de Bordeaux

Low ABV Cocktails

Red SangriaUSD 11.00

MimosaUSD 11.00

Novy MuleUSD 11.00

House-Made Bloody MaryUSD 11.00

Michelada, PilsnerUSD 11.00

Draught Beer

Standard Deviant 5.3% Kölsch, San FranciscoUSD 9.00

Fieldwork Rotating Hazy, Berkeley, 6.5%-7%USD 9.00

Trumer 4.8% German Pilsner, BerkeleyUSD 9.00

Rotating local and seasonal draftUSD 9.00

Septem Microbrewery 5% Pilsner, GreeceUSD 9.00

Sincere Apple 5.6% Dry Hard Cider, NapaUSD 9.00

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Organic Iced TeaUSD 5.00

LemonadeUSD 5.00

Arnold PalmerUSD 5.00

Graffeo Coffee / Iced CoffeeUSD 5.00

Orange JuiceUSD 4.00

Fentimans Victorian LemonadeUSD 6.00

Fentimans Rose LemonadeUSD 6.00