Casa Novello

Been going since they opened and enjoy it very much as a place to entertain clients and family reasonably. One step inside and I can't help thinking "I'm not in Westbrook anymore!" Nice, warm ambiance, wait staff is great too. Only one time did we get a less than optimal meal (I suggest avoiding the Scallops Frangelica -- never seen scallops ruined...way, way too sweet!) and they, without a question, took it off the bill and cut the rest of the bill in half. Unusual circumstance as the specials and regular menu are almost always exemplary... in taste, presentation and delivery. They did a flank steak special (I think they called it "skirt steak") that was incredible! Seafood pasta dishes are awesome. They will custom to your request...changing sauces, ingredients to please. Great wine menu at price points that don't blow you away. First place we tried an "old vine" zinfandel and we've been looking for it at stores ever ... more

Been going since they opened and enjoy it very much as a place to entertain clients and family reasonably. One step inside and I can't help thinking "I'm not in Westbrook anymore!" Nice, warm ambiance, wait staff is great too. Only one time did we get a less than optimal meal (I suggest avoiding the Scallops Frangelica -- never seen scallops ruined...way, way too sweet!) and they, without a question, took it off the bill and cut the rest of the bill in half. Unusual circumstance as the specials and regular menu are almost always exemplary... in taste, presentation and delivery. They did a flank steak special (I think they called it "skirt steak") that was incredible! Seafood pasta dishes are awesome. They will custom to your request...changing sauces, ingredients to please. Great wine menu at price points that don't blow you away. First place we tried an "old vine" zinfandel and we've been looking for it at stores ever since. Highly recommended....IF YOU CAN GET A TABLE!!! Very popular! less