Greshka P.
Yelp
Came here to meet with a friend after work. Decided on Novecento, thanks to the pictures of the food on the Yelp App.
It was a Thursday, and they have happy hour so I decided to make a reservation. This was easy since they do it through Open Table. As soon as I walked in, someone greeted me, got my reservation and seated me right away. While I waited for my friend, they brought the Happy Hour menu (every day until 8pm), and regular menu.
My friend arrived 5 minutes after and they immediately showed her where I was seated. I already had my glass of wine and waters were served. We got a few minutes to look over the menu and decided what to order. While our dishes were being prepared, they brought a basket of bread with some sort of aioli or maybe melted butter (not sure).
While we waited for our food to come out (not a long wait), we were able to chat, and enjoy the live music they had that night on the patio. Even seated inside, we were able to hear it, but not too loud so we were still able to converse and not have to shout.
Servers came over, refilled our waters and made sure we were ok. All the ones that came to our table spoke both English and Spanish, and were very friendly and attentive.
Our dishes came out. She ordered the Flank Steak and said was delicious and cooked just like she likes it. I went with the Vacio (Flap Steak) and a side salad. Salad is simple but good portion, which was great since the flavor of the steak is what I really wanted to stand out and it did. Juicy, perfect medium temperature, tender, and so flavorful. Good thing about ordering the salad, I didn't get extra full so I was able to finish my entire steak.
With your Yelp Check In, they had a complimentary Dulce de Leche pancake. This is 2 crepe like doughs filled with dulce de leche, sprinkled with powdered sugar, and a scoop of ice cream on the top. We were too full to enjoy the dessert but it looked pretty good!
I really liked this place, only issue is the Aventura traffic but, hey, sometimes you have to make some sacrifices to enjoy good food, good service and at a good price.