Nova Bistro

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Nova Bistro Located in The Houghton Hotel we serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. We promise food that's prepared

16/10/2026

Sometimes, all you need is a bowl of pasta 🍝

From rich and comforting to fresh and full of flavour, there’s a bowl for every kind of craving at Nova. The only question is: which one are you ordering?

🔗 Menu available novabistro.co.za (link in our bio).
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09/10/2026

Whatever the weather, whatever the mood - Nova’s got your back, we always pull through 🍸

🔗 Menu available novabistro.co.za (link in our bio).

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02/10/2026

For us, it’s all about the details: a warm welcome, attentive service, thoughtful touches and delicious food, all served the Nova way 🍴

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Book via the link in our bio.
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24/09/2026

Today, we celebrate what makes Mzansi, Mzansi 🇿🇦

The flavours, the stories, the people, the lekker lengthy braais and the vibrant tables that bring us all together.

And because no Heritage Day is complete without some inyama, our Heritage Rib Eye is on the menu ALL WEEKEND - 500g of bone-in goodness with chakalaka, Jack Daniel’s sauce, baked potato and garlic & herb butter.

R450 | Available 24–27 September
Gather your people. Bring your appetite. Let’s eat🔥

18/09/2026

Join us at Nova for the Heritage Rib Eye 🔥 We're talking a 500g rib eye on the bone, served with chakalaka, Jack Daniel’s sauce, baked potato and garlic & herb butter, available this Heritage Weekend!

Gather your people and book your table. It's time to feast🍴
Only R450 | 24–27 September

Book on Dineplan or connect with us at:
📲 WhatsApp: +27 67 424 5218
📞 Phone: 011 032 5535
📧 Email: [email protected]

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16/09/2026

Spring in Jozi calls for warm sunshine, good company and a seat on the patio ☀️

Book on Dineplan or connect with us at:

📲 WhatsApp: +27 67 424 5218
📞 Phone: 011 032 5535
📧 Email: [email protected]

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11/09/2026

Meet the team that makes it all happen ✨🍴

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Book via the link in our bio.

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04/09/2026

It’s always the perfect time to visit Nova 🥂

📍 The Houghton Hotel, JHB | Available on Dineplan

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28/08/2026

How do you pair the perfect w**e with every table's mood? 🍷

At Nova, our w**e list is thoughtfully designed to elevate every dining experience. Hear from Ramzy as he shares how he pairs each meal with a bottle that's just as memorable.

Book on Dineplan or connect with us at:

📲 WhatsApp: +27 67 424 5218
📞 Phone: 011 032 5535
📧 Email: [email protected]

21/08/2026

You asked. We listened 👏🏽

Our Braised Oxtail became such a guest favourite that it officially earned a permanent spot on the menu. Slow-cooked in red w**e and Moroccan spices, and served with creamy samp - it's everything comfort should be.

🔗 Menu available novabistro.co.za (link in our bio).

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Address

Nova Bistro, Lloys Ellis Avenue, Houghton Estate
Houghton
2041

Opening Hours

Monday 06:30 - 22:30
Tuesday 06:30 - 22:30
Wednesday 06:30 - 22:30
Thursday 06:30 - 22:30
Friday 06:30 - 22:30
Saturday 06:30 - 22:30
Sunday 06:30 - 22:30

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