Novita Italian Cuisine

Last reviewed: July 31, 2026. Business status: Active.

Novità Italian Cuisine is a restaurant wedding venue in Markham offering dining-led celebrations rather than a conventional ballroom package. Its official website has a dedicated wedding dinner page describing wedding parties, dinner receptions, cocktail service, set menus and semi-private areas. The restaurant also promotes separate bridal-shower options, making it relevant for both the wedding day and a pre-wedding gathering.

The confirmed location is 25 Cochrane Drive in Markham, and the restaurant describes its wedding service in both Markham and GTA terms. This evidence-led profile summarizes what the business currently publishes and identifies the details couples still need to obtain directly. Last reviewed: July 31, 2026.

Services and specialization

Novità specializes in Italian restaurant dining for wedding dinner parties and receptions. Its wedding page describes a main menu with drink choices, a cocktail menu and set multi-course menus. The restaurant says hosts may bring decorations such as signs, backdrops and balloon arches, subject to arranging the event directly with the venue.

The official site also has a dedicated bridal-shower service. It describes brunch, lunch and dinner possibilities, including family-style and plated formats. The restaurant’s regular menu spans pasta, risotto, pizza, seafood, meat entrées and desserts, while its homepage states that vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.

• Wedding dinner parties and dinner receptions
• Cocktail-style event menu
• Semi-private group dining
• Bridal showers with brunch, lunch or dinner formats
• Italian food with documented vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options

Event spaces and dining format

The wedding page documents various event spaces and specifically promotes cozy, semi-private areas. These spaces retain some connection to the restaurant’s general atmosphere while offering a more defined area for the group. The homepage also documents an open-concept kitchen, modern interior and large patio.

The official material does not publish room names, floor plans, measurements or wedding guest capacities. It also does not confirm whether couples can secure a full restaurant buyout. Couples comparing private dining with an exclusive reception should therefore ask which area would be assigned to their party and whether other diners or events would be present.

Service area and who it may suit

Novità is located in Markham and describes its wedding-dinner offering as serving celebrations in the GTA. The format may suit couples who want an Italian meal to anchor an intimate or restaurant-style reception, as well as those arranging a bridal shower or post-ceremony dinner.

The documented semi-private option may be relevant to groups that value a defined dining area without automatically requiring a ballroom. However, the official pages do not define a delivery or off-site wedding-catering radius. Couples interested in catering at another venue should ask whether the general catering service extends to weddings and whether their address is within range.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include semi-private dining, an open-concept kitchen, a patio, free parking, wheelchair accessibility and Wi-Fi. The wedding page permits certain host-supplied decorations and publishes multiple food formats. Dietary choice is another confirmed feature: the restaurant says it offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

The main limitation is missing event-detail evidence. No official capacity, exclusivity policy, ceremony provision, dance-floor information, audiovisual inventory, accommodation or wedding coordination scope is published. “Semi-private” should not be interpreted as fully private. The website also does not explain accessibility details beyond listing the restaurant as wheelchair accessible, so couples should confirm routes, washrooms and seating for individual needs.

Pricing

Novità’s official wedding page currently displays a $45-per-person cocktail menu. It also labels customizable three-course menu tiers at $58, $68 and $85, with different appetizers, pasta, entrée and dessert selections described at each level. These are the only explicit wedding-related amounts found on the official site.

Treat the displayed amounts as starting reference points rather than a complete event quote. The page does not state the currency, taxes, gratuities, minimum guest counts, room fees, deposits, bar costs, cake fees or minimum spending requirements. It also does not explain whether every listed tier is available for every date or party size. Couples should request a dated written proposal before budgeting.

Contact and booking

Wedding enquiries can be started through the event form on the official wedding page, which asks for a preferred date, party size and additional requests. The restaurant’s contact page lists (905) 947-1900, booking@novitaitalian.com for a large table and contact@novitaitalian.com for general enquiries.

A standard dining reservation is not evidence that a wedding area, event menu or private arrangement has been secured. When contacting Novità, identify the occasion as a wedding dinner, reception or bridal shower and provide the expected guest count, preferred service format and any space or accessibility requirements.

What couples should confirm

Ask for one written event proposal that connects the chosen room, guest count, menu, beverages and service schedule. This is especially important because the public pages provide useful menu amounts but leave most venue terms unpublished.

Couples should also confirm whether décor requires approval, when setup may begin and what must be removed afterward. Dietary requests should be discussed dish by dish rather than assuming that every set menu can be made vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free.

• Maximum seated and standing capacity for the assigned space
• Whether the booking is semi-private, fully private or a full buyout
• Current menu prices, currency, taxes, gratuity, deposits and minimum spend
• Bar packages, non-alcoholic choices and service restrictions
• Ceremony, speeches, music, dancing and audiovisual permissions
• Setup time, décor rules, cake policy and cleanup responsibilities
• Accessible entrance, washroom and seating arrangements
• Cancellation, postponement and final guest-count deadlines

Continue planning

• search the Canada Wedding Directory
• explore the Wedding Bridal Guide

Frequently asked questions

Does Novità Italian Cuisine host wedding receptions?

Yes. Its official wedding page specifically promotes wedding dinner parties and dinner receptions, with semi-private dining, cocktail service and set-menu options.

Does Novità publish wedding menu prices?

Yes. The wedding page displays a $45-per-person cocktail menu and set-menu tiers of $58, $68 and $85. It does not publish the associated taxes, gratuity, deposits, room fees or minimum-spend terms, so couples should obtain a current written quote.

Can couples bring decorations?

The official wedding page says hosts may bring items such as balloon arches, signs and backdrops. Couples should still confirm approval, installation methods, setup time and removal requirements for their specific booking.

Does Novità offer options for dietary needs?

The restaurant states that vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available. Its bridal-shower page also mentions gluten-sensitive and vegetarian preferences. Confirm the exact event-menu substitutions and cross-contact procedures directly.

Is a private wedding room guaranteed?

No such guarantee is published. Novità documents semi-private spaces, but it does not publish room capacities or a full-buyout policy. Ask what privacy arrangement applies to the proposed date and guest count.

Sources checked

• Wedding Party – Novita Italian
• Novita Italian – Markham's Best Italian Restaurant & Bar
• Bridal Shower – Novita Italian
• Contact – Novita Italian
• Catering Menu – Novita Italian

Address: 25 Cochrane Dr, Markham, ON L3R 9S1

Phone: (905) 947-1900

Website: https://novitaitalian.com/