Novios Bistro

Novios Bistro We are an inspired bistro located in Downtown Bangor that grows our own vegetables and utilizes local resources to bring fresh meals to your table.
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In 1996, Coach “Teddy” Novio introduced the greater Bangor area to our owner, Bob Cutler. It’s been more than two decades since that first meeting, and not a week goes by where Teddy isn’t coaching or encouraging Bob to be inspired in his personal and professional life. To that end, we have named our inspired bistro after Edward Saverio Novio, one of the most influential, kindest and most honest f

riends we could ever ask for. We strive to ensure that we do his name justice. Our menu is small, selective, and the items are representative of the education, training, travels and experiences of our chef and team. We feature meats, seafood from local farms and purveyors and produce from our 1500 square foot greenhouse that is located ten minutes from the bistro. While small, the menu offers vegetarian and gluten free options, beautiful soups and salads, and inspired dishes from humble beggnings. The bistro offers a full service bar that showcases an elegant yet approachable wine list, craft beers, signature cocktails and an extensive whiskey list of over 100 unique offerings. Items on the menu will change often as the seasons change and as our team becomes inspired by the stories of experiences had by our guests. We look forward to sharing our inspirations with you and welcoming you to Novio’s Bistro.

Our staff shouldn’t to have favorites but we do. A favorite whiskey, a favorite cocktail, the chowder and mousse but th...
06/02/2026

Our staff shouldn’t to have favorites but we do. A favorite whiskey, a favorite cocktail, the chowder and mousse but this favorite is our favorite monthly wine dinners. The dinner we host right before we go on summer vacation, the dinner the allows our kitchen team to cook outside and explore seasonal cooking techniques and we get to pair those dishes with wines that we look forward to drinking while on vacation and celebrating the country’s 250th bday.

The BBQ & porch wine dinner will be on the 24th & 25th of June at 6:30. Dinners usually boast five courses and four paired wines but there are rumors that the draft menu has some creative & thematic amuse-bouches. Please call the bistro to reserve your table or barstool. Cheers

Is there anything better then a perfectly made Old Fashioned? Try the new one that just arrived on the menu that showc...
05/27/2026

Is there anything better then a perfectly made Old Fashioned? Try the new one that just arrived on the menu that showcases our barrel pick from that celebrates our 10th year in Bangor. Made with a rich Demerara syrup and Old Fashioned bitters. Try this amazing whiskey neat, on a clear cube or in a cocktail. We look forward to seeing you soon. Cheers.

Light fluffy pillows of house-made ricotta gnocchi in short rib Ragù. Pair with a glass of wine or a cocktail we are c...
05/27/2026

Light fluffy pillows of house-made ricotta gnocchi in short rib Ragù. Pair with a glass of wine or a cocktail we are confident you won’t leave disappointed or hungry. We are observing our summer hours so we are open Monday thru Friday at 4:30 for reservations & walk-ins. We look forward to seeing you soon. Cheers.

The rain has washed away many of our Memorial Day plans but whiskey deliveries are still arriving at - and in that deli...
05/25/2026

The rain has washed away many of our Memorial Day plans but whiskey deliveries are still arriving at - and in that delivery was a special barrel pick from our friends at to help the bistro celebrate our 10 years of business in . This bottle boasts a 10 year wheated bourbon that is great in a glass or a cocktail. The expression is available for purchase now at Damon’s and starting Tuesday in the bistro and at We look forward to celebrating with you all year long before the big party on November 10th 2026 - Nov 10 ‘26 - NOV10

Cheers

Bond, James Bond. And when we celebrate the 55th anniversary of Diamonds Are Forever with an 18 year old Scotch - disti...
05/18/2026

Bond, James Bond. And when we celebrate the 55th anniversary of Diamonds Are Forever with an 18 year old Scotch - distilled on 2007 - you have to celebrate with the diamonds and jewelry. In collaboration with Designs By Aaron the bistro is offered at a special price to celebrate the iconic movie franchise and this amazing bottle. We look forward to seeing you in your diamonds at your next visit to the bistro. Cheers.

Shrimp with Bucatini in a white wine butter sauce. This dish screams spring & pairs perfectly with a glass of Chenin bl...
05/16/2026

Shrimp with Bucatini in a white wine butter sauce. This dish screams spring & pairs perfectly with a glass of Chenin blanc - make a reservation or call the bistro to join us this evening in the bistro. See you soon. Cheers.

When the opportunity presents itself our team is always willing to take part in educational and cultural experiences. I...
05/14/2026

When the opportunity presents itself our team is always willing to take part in educational and cultural experiences. In the past we have done week long “camps” in Willamette Valley to forge relationships & gain a better appreciation of Oregon wines, have traveled to Kentucky & Wyoming to pick whiskey barrels and learn about bourbon production, Burgundy to taste wine in the vineyards where the grapes were grown, drink Champagne in cellars surrounded by bottles that predated WW2 and Italy to drink wine with winemakers in the vineyards that grow some of the world’s most prestigious grapes.

This October we are traveling to Piedmont to take a deeper dive into the world of Nebbiolo and the foods that compliment the varietal. Along the way we will be stopping in multiple growing regions within Piedmont and will even be spending a few hours walking thru the woods with a truffle hunting dog.

We have limited space for our guests and customers to join us. We will be offering two Open Houses to give you an opportunity to hear about the experience and see if the learning opportunity is for you. If you are unable to join us at the Open House please call the Bistro to set up a time to discuss details with Bob.

Piedmont Dates
Oct 13th - 18th & Oct 18th - 23rd

This entree just feels right. Braised short rib Ragù served over ricotta gnocchi - an absolute amazing dish for early ...
05/13/2026

This entree just feels right. Braised short rib Ragù served over ricotta gnocchi - an absolute amazing dish for early spring dining. We are open at 430 for dinner & drinks. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling the bistro. Walk-in’s are always welcome. We look forward to seeing you soon. Cheers.

We look forward to inviting you into the bistro this week. We are working on some new additions to the menu and we can...
05/11/2026

We look forward to inviting you into the bistro this week. We are working on some new additions to the menu and we can’t wait to pour you one of the wines or drams we have been enjoying. We are opening Monday thru Saturday this week at 4:30 then we are moving to our summer hours - Monday thru Friday from Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day. We look forward to seeing you soon. Cheers.

Bob’s favorite movie franchise? That would be @007 - the series he would watch with his family growing up, with his t...
05/06/2026

Bob’s favorite movie franchise? That would be @007 - the series he would watch with his family growing up, with his team when enlisted in the Navy and with his friends in college. His favorite Scotch? That is even easier, - Natural Color, historic and the most prestigious whiskey in the world. So why would we not get excited to celebrate the Diamonds are Forever 55th anniversary with a whiskey that was distilled in 2007 - the perfect dram to enjoy while reflecting on your favorite Bond movie or while raising in honor of a special celebration. Hope you get a chance to enjoy this pour at your next visit to the bistro. Cheers.

Address

130 Hammond Street
Bangor, ME
04401

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm

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