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.
Reviews portray Bistro Nolah as a cozy, welcoming spot with a warm New Orleans vibe and attentive service. The menu shines with Creole and Southern favorites such as gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp and grits, fried chicken, brisket, and catfish, with several dishes praised for being flavorful and well cooked. Brunch and tasting menus are highlighted by many guests, and desserts like bread pudding and banana cheesecake are frequently praised. The space is small and intimate, which can feel bustling at times but also adds to the charm; reservations are often recommended. Overall, Bistro Nolah delivers high quality, flavorful Southern dishes, a strong drinks program, and a memorable dining experience that makes guests eager to return for both brunch and dinner.
Took my mother to Bistro Nolah for Mother's Day & had a really great experience. The food was amazing - everything was fresh, flavorful, & cooked perfectly. You can tell they really care about the quality of the dishes.
Also want to give a shoutout to our waiter, the younger guy who served us. He was super kind, funny, & really knew the menu well. He helped us decide what to order & all his recommendations were spot on. He honestly made the experience even better. Definitely a place I'd come back to.
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.
May 10, 2026
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Incredible New Orleans styled Cajun restaurant in the West Island. No shortage of flavour here. It is a bit pricey for what it is. But it is delicious.
We went to Bistro Nola last night & had an excellent experience from start to finish.
We shared a few appetizers including the mac & cheese, fried chicken, & gumbo sausage, all were absolutely delicious & full of flavor. Perfect for sharing & a great way to start the meal.
For mains, we had the smoked brisket, braised short ribs, & blackened catfish. Every dish was cooked perfectly & packed with rich, authentic flavors.
Dessert was on another level. We tried the Mississippi mud pie, pain perdu, & beignets. Everything was amazing, but the Oreo mud pie really stood out.
Service was fast, friendly, & very smooth all evening. The restaurant was packed, so we were really glad we made a reservation.
Overall, great value, amazing food, & a fantastic atmosphere. We'll definitely be back.
This was my 2nd time ar Nolah after a 10 year hiatus. I found it was very dark, tables were small & chairs too flimsy. Waiter was very enthusiastic & attentive, however, he kept addressing only a couple of people at the table, rather than letting us all know about the specials. Food-wise: the scallops were good, but are they worth $50? No, not in my opinion. The ceviche was overly citrusy & very small portion. The bread was delicious, as were the Hush Puppies. The chocolate torte & beignets were divine. Fried chicken was tasty & Ceasars salad delicious as well. Overall, it was a good experience, but I find the prices were a but much.
Apr 21, 2026
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I went with my family for mother's day brunch. I can't wait to go back for dinner. If you go with kids, order the fruits, chicken & French toast.
Update. I finally went for dinner & my experience was so different. It felt like they needed to get rid of us since we went in but I had a reservation. They gave us an awful table for 2, the one just in front of the bar where all waiter & the owner stand to talk...so we requested another one & they gave us a deadline. I heard a waiter harassing a lady next us, where was her party since he had a 4 seat table & she was alone. Food was great but small & high prices. I am changing my 5 star review to meh.
Gumbo: Très bon, remplis de saveurs de qualités qui se mélange bien, très bien assaisonnées. Grosse portion. Note : 8.5
Mac & cheese : incroyablement bon, c'est le mac & cheese que l'on connaît avec les macaronis & le fromage, mais le goût est unique. J'en voulais plus. Note: 9.5
Brisket qui comprends purée de pomme de terre, champignons , oignon : bien tendre, la purée est juste incroyable, les champignons accompagnent parfaitement bien le brisket, je pense que les oignons étaient juste pour la décoration, sinon je l'aurais préféré plus croquant. Note : 8.5
Crevette créole servis avec riz épicés ( me rappelle le jollof rice) & légumes : c'est selon moi très épicés, mais mon compagnon l'a trouvé épicé mais tolérable. Remplis de saveurs qui se marient bien, très bon & la portion est parfaite. Note de mon compagnon 8.5
En tout, je reviendrai, très belle découverte de la cuisine de la Louisiane, on a bien voyagé. Les serveurs sont disponibles & à l'écoute, l'ambiance est romantique & pas trop bruyant. Merci à Domenique notre serveur.
On a pris de dessert, car on étaient bien remplis.
Visité le samedi 11 avril 2026 à 18:30
Vous pouvez manger pour $100 si vous prenez un seul entrée à deux & pas de dessert. Les prix sont assez abordable pour un restaurant haute qualité.
Absoutely amazing experience, the food was incredible. Atmosphere was awesome. Overall I highly recommend this place for a different experience in the west island.
Apr 14, 2026
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Went to Bistro Nola for Breakfast on Sunday. I didnt have reservations. I sat at the bar. The food was very very good. I was surprised they didnt have fresh squeezed orange juice, & charged $7 for Tropicana OJ, but everything else was stellar. I had the Le Richard. 2 pieces of Fried chicken on French toast...a poached egg on a corn bread muffin, & some ham underneath the muffin, with home fries. Very good. Cooked perfectly.
They have a very well stocked bar too, good scotches & rums. I'm surprised Kalhua for their coffee liqueur, vs Barista from Montreal, very coffee forward coffee liqueur, vs Kalhua. But just offering suggestions.
Mar 22, 2026
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The brunch was absolutely delicious, n flavourful even my kids loved the pancakes n fried chicken. A sweet charm of a place. Only small issue was that because the place is small i felt a bit rushed towards the end for other reservations. I will definately be going back for dinner & brunches.
Honestly one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The chef prepared a special tasting menu for us & every dish was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, & beautifully presented. You could really taste the care & creativity in each plate.
The atmosphere was warm & inviting, & the service was attentive & friendly from start to finish. It truly felt like a special dining experience.
Thank you to the chef & the team for such a memorable meal. I will definitely be back & highly recommend it!
Amazing New Orleans, style restaurant! The food is always delicious, full of flavor, & perfectly cooked. The place has such a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable right away. Richard, the owner, is always super welcoming & friendly, which makes the experience even better. You can really tell he cares about his customers. Definitely a spot worth visiting if you love tasty food & a warm vibe! One of my favorite restaurant in the West Island.
