We named our restaurant Bistro Nolah, an acronym for New Orleans, out of a love for the style of comfort food they serve down south. This style of food will be the inspiration behind some of the dishes we will be serving at Nolah.
Bistro Nolah is described as a warm, intimate spot with a small but lively dining room and a vibe that nods to New Orleans. The food receives high praise across the board, with standout dishes including gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp and grits, fried chicken, brisket, catfish, hush puppies, bread pudding, and beignets, noted for rich flavors, generous portions, and thoughtful presentation. Brunch is a major draw, offering inventive southern favorites and a few guests calling it among the best, though the restaurant can be busy and reservations are often advised due to limited space. The service is repeatedly described as attentive, knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating, contributing to an overall welcoming atmosphere that makes it feel like a special occasion without being overly formal. Several reviews mention a charming interior and, in good weather, a terrace experience that enhances the mood. Occasional notes of spice balance and timing show that the kitchen can be very busy on weekends, with a few patrons noting long waits or specific dishes that could have more heat or variety. Overall, Bistro Nolah is seen as a top choice for southern comfort cuisine in Montreal, delivering consistent quality, strong hospitality, and a dining experience that fans are eager to repeat.
Les repas sont délicieux. Le service est impeccable. Une ombre au tableau, prévoyez avoir fini en 2 heures car on vous demandera de quitter pour faire place aux suivants.
The food here is amazing. Even the grits were delicious & I'm not usually a fan . Everything is a must try especially the shrimp creole. Be sure to try the chef features as they are always incredible.
Apr 14, 2024
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I finally made it here after years of wanting to try this place out. Fun menu, great wine list, warm & welcoming service & a stellar playlist. The menu was a mix of the chef's takes on New Orleans creole classics & some all around fun & innovative offerings. It's a great place to go for a gourmet night out. I wouldn't go here for authentic New Orleans cuisine, but aside from Popeyes red beans & rice, that's better homemade anyway. My favorites were the charbroiled oysters & the beignets. On a return trip I'd be curious to try the fried chicken, bread pudding, & the Sazerac.
Great food, service & ambiance. Some of the best fried chicken I have ever had. Shrimp Creole had moderate spice & was packed with flavour. The brisket was delicious, very nice sized portion. The service was great. Our waiter went through the menu with us since it was our first time. Good music, I recognized a lot of NOLA favourites like Dr John & Trombone Shorty.
Mar 24, 2024
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An amazing restaurant experience! Tremendous Southern style food with a wonderful New Orleans atmosphere. Our waiter was one of the best servers we have ever had. After he was done explaining the menu & specials we wanted to order one of everything. Food was absolutely delicious! We will be back!
Service was good, friendly & timely. Nice cute looking restaurant with a good atmosphere. Problem is the food, everything I ate was shockingly sweet. The bread tasted more like cake, the sauce served on my short rib dish was cloyingly sweet & ruined most of what it was poured on. The presentation was beautiful & short rib was nice & tender, the sweetness really ruined the experience, please use less sugar.
We had shrimp etouffee & tuna steak, ordered the hush puppies, mac&cheese & fried chicken for the kids. Everything was great & flavourful, will definitely come again.
Food tastes amazing ! Kudos to Chris for the great service ! The other employees were great also ! Nice atmosphere! Will come back for sure !! Everything was good !!
Mar 2, 2024
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One of the best restaurants on the island. Intimate atmosphere, beautiful decor, & the food is incredible. Besides the specials that change regularly, the oven roasted oysters are a must try. Well done.
