Bistro Nolah serves authentic Louisiana-inspired dishes that highlight the rich traditions of Cajun and Creole cooking. The menu features signature staples such as slow-cooked jambalaya, spicy gumbo, and blackened catfish seasoned with bold spice blends. Guests encounter a straightforward approach to comfort food that prioritizes robust flavors and traditional preparation methods. Signature items often include deep-fried beignets and shrimp po-boys that represent the diverse culinary heritage of the American South. The kitchen maintains high standards for ingredient quality to ensure that every dish captures the distinct heat and aromatics of classic Bayou recipes. This establishment remains a destination for patrons seeking genuine Southern soul food prepared with technical precision and consistent results. Each plate emphasizes deep flavor profiles over excessive garnish, delivering an honest representation of regional cooking.
Bistro Nolah is widely regarded as a standout destination for authentic New Orleans inspired Cajun and Creole cuisine in the West Island. Guests frequently praise the flavorful, high quality dishes such as the shrimp and grits, brisket, fried chicken, and signature beignets, often highlighting the impressive attention to detail in every course. While the intimate, cozy atmosphere and warm, attentive service are major draws for many, some diners note that the space can become quite loud and occasionally feel crowded. Although a few reviewers found certain dishes to be overly spicy or prices to be on the higher side, the overwhelming majority of visitors describe their experience as memorable and top notch, frequently returning for both brunch and dinner.
Had a delicious supper with my celiac wife & the experience was wonderful. Mathieu & his team made sure we had gluten friendly options & the choices were delicious. Sweat potato cream was something I've never had before & didn't regret it. Duck & shrimp was really good. Really good, nice place & super friendly staff. You can't go wrong
Excellent!!!! The server, Michael took time to explain the menu & was amazing at providing us with suggestions. The food was 10 out of ten. I had the crab cake, gumbo shrimp & smoke brisket.
We absolutely enjoyed Bistro Nolah, one of the best restaurants that we have tasted in a long time. We had Hush Puppies (Cornbread) & Fried Chicken for appetizers. The fried chicken was really flavourful down to the very fibre of the chicken. For dinner, we ordered the shrimp & grits, pan seared scallops (special on the menu) & smoked brisket. & for dessert, we had the beignets (the best donuts that you will ever taste in your whole life). Every single course of the meal which they make completely in house (including the bread & the special butter) was absolutely gorgeous & extremely flavourful that wakes up every single taste bud in your palate.
& our waiter Chris was very attentive & fantastic to us. One of our children has Celiac disease & cannot eat gluten so he could not eat any of the appetizers except one (Chris was also very knowledgeable about the gluten & the non-gluten menu choices as well btw.) & had to wait for his main dish which took a bit of time to arrive as the night was quite busy. When we asked if our child can have his plate first before the rest of us, Christ promptly went to the kitchen & got our child's dish to serve it to our child. & he even remembered that my child might not be used to the spiciness in the dish & they set the spicy sauce on the side so not to make the dish too spicy for him. My child ordered the Blackened Catfish & it was so delicious my child finished every single morsel on his plate even the vegetables asparagus. He finished the food so fast we couldn't even take a photo. :)
We are so glad that we found this place which is nestled away in a small plaza. It's one of our most enjoyable gastronomical experience inside a beautifully decorated dining room. It's our first time visiting this restaurant & tasting Southern comfort food New Orleans. We will definitely be back.
Jul 20, 2026
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We had dinner at Nolah Bistro recently. The service was excellent. Our server Michael was friendly, attentive, & made great suggestions.
The food is good but consistently too spicy, which tends to mask the flavors. The octopus appetizer was very good, the merguez balls less so. The tuna was tasty, but the shrimps were overwhelmingly spicy, even for heat lovers.
The biggest disappointment was the ambience. Even at the bar away from the crowd, the noise level was excessive. It felt like a rowdy sports bar during a hockey game.
If you're a fan of very spicy food, don't mind loud environments, & are going with a group, Nolah Bistro is a fine choice. However, if you're looking for a quaint, relaxed bistro experience where you can actually taste the nuances of the food & have a proper conversation, you might want to look elsewhere.
lighting was the perfect choice, food was phenomenal. firs time trying duck & it was just a piece from my friends plate.. i can't stop thinking about it. i had the shrimp creole & it was the perfect amount of spice. would highly recommend coming here
I absolutely enjoyed every single meal at Bistro Nolah! First of all, I had no reservations & was assuming I could just show up & be seated as it might not be too busy on a Sunday night but to my surprise it was full! Regardless & irrespective of the fact that I was not expecting them to accommodate us, they were able to make it work! The service was great & the food was even better. Everything was so hot & fresh when it came out. We started with the Mac & cheese, fried chicken, jambalaya & gumbo. Everything was delicious, I found the gumbo a little strong on flavour for my preference but the fried chicken was decadent. Perfect amount of chicken to batter ratio, very fresh & delicious honey glaze to top it off. For mains, we went with the jerk shrimp grits & braised short ribs. Both were delicious! Lastly, for dessert we enjoyed the bread pudding which was also delicious! Overall I would go back over & over just for the amazing food & service. It was beautiful to experience a little bit of NOLA here in Montreal!
One of my absolute top spots on the island. From the warm, impeccable service (special shoutout to Chris), to the well?stocked bar & spot?on cocktails, to-most importantly-the magic coming out of Chef Richard's kitchen, everything is a 10/10. Portions are generous, every dish hits exactly how you want it to, & I genuinely dream about the shrimp & grits. No notes.
'Nolah is a total showstopper! The interior is absolutely beautiful-elegant enough for a special occasion but with a warmth that makes you feel right at home.
We started with the Sausage Gumbo, & the rich, dark roux was perfectly authentic. If you're a fan of Shrimp & Grits, their Charleston-style version is a must-try; the mascarpone-infused grits are incredibly creamy. Masha loved her ribs, & my Buttermilk Fried Chicken had the perfect balance of tenderness & a heavy-duty crunch.
We finished with the Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce (an absolute essential) & some airy, powdered sugar-dusted Beignets. It was easily one of the best Creole meals we've had. Highly recommended!'
