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Address: 1405 Clay St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 384-3597
Website: http://noliakitchen.com/
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Reviews
A Howard
Small intimate chef owned restaurant with a nod to elevated southern cooking. The staff was warm and welcoming happy to share insights on the food and the restaurant. It is a small location but is well worth seeking out. You have great views of the kitchen and the chef does a nice job of checking on guests when possible. The cocktail list is fun, especially if you grew up in the Cincinnati area. You really must have the corn bread, it is out of this world and worth every calorie. The pork belly is a little piece of heaven smoky, sweet and crunchy cooked to perfection. We also had the oyster and the tuna appetizer, all beautifully prepared and served. For entrees we tried the chicken served with the Caroline sauce and greens, it was cook to perfection and the sauce is perfect. We also tried the fish dish of the evening with had unicorn grits, totally fun and interesting to try. Our dessert was a strawberry crumble with fresh homemade whipped cream, a perfect finishing item. Even though it is a smaller location, they changed up their menus, so there is always something to look forward to.
… moreJared Frees
The ambiance is off the charts. It’s truly a gem to have this in Cincinnati, hats off to the chef owner. I’ll be back again and again to try the rotating menu.
The scallops and grits were probably the best seafood dish I’ve ever experienced, and bravo for procuring the black trumpets in February.
… moreThe scallops and grits were probably the best seafood dish I’ve ever experienced, and bravo for procuring the black trumpets in February.
Ciara Collier
Nolia is by far one of my favorite restaurants. We sat at the bar with a full view of the kitchen, which in my opinion, are the best seats in the restaurant. We enjoyed everything we ate. The cornbread, the oysters, our main dishes. It was Valentine’s Day weekend and the vibes were so cute. We also had the crème brûlée and the consistency was off, before we could even speak on it, the cooks were already making us a new one. It was too tier food and service. We would like to thank Mitch as he was our server and took great care of us. I wish we took pictures but we didn’t 🙁
… moreStephanie Eversole
I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a meal, from start to finish, this much. Every course was next-level. The cornbread is an absolute MUST. The wagyu skewer was cooked to perfection and very generously portioned. My entrée, scallops with grits, was complex and packed a lot of flavor into every bite. The crème brûlée was unlike any that I’ve had before (I love when desserts are accented with edible flowers) and was big enough to share.
Chef Harris has definitely earned this second consecutive James Beard nomination.
… moreChef Harris has definitely earned this second consecutive James Beard nomination.
Katie A
Nolia is top notch. I have been here twice now, once in September and once in October so two separate menus since they change it ever 90 days or so. The food was amazing both times. Every bite is so flavorful. The cornbread is a must. The pinchos (pork cheek) were bursting with flavor, we savored every bite. The oysters with the Nolia hot sauce were so good, we could have made a whole meal of them. We also split the potato dumplings and the partridge entrees. The potato dumplings were my favorite out of the entrees. The service was also great. We were checked on regularly, but not to the point where it would be annoying. Our drinks were kept full. The servers were knowledgeable of the menu. I loved being able to see the head chef and other cooks at work, being able to see the art of the meals from start to finish. The chefs were so personable with their greetings when we walked in and left, despite being busy. We really enjoyed our experience and I can’t wait to come back for the next menu and bring more friends and family!
… moreLoren Evilsizor
Literally the best meal I’ve ever eaten. From the caviar, wagyu skewers, goat gnocchi, mussels, oysters, skillet cornbread, scallops and desserts, each shared plate with our group of six was absolutely delicious. The kitchen timed the meal perfectly to bring out different courses to ensure our meal was hot and fresh. Run, don’t walk, to Nolia. Chef Jeffery Harris is the real deal.
… moreAnnie Dell’Aria
Underwhelming and overpriced. The service and ambience were good (we sat in the back “bar”), but the food was surprisingly bland and dangerously undercooked. It’s never great when the best thing you can say about a meal is that the bread was good. Even worse when it’s cornbread, the world’s cheapest bread, that sells for $15 for a 4″ skillet. Did you know you could eat lukewarm, rare duck? Apparently you can, but it wasn’t pleasant. The play on shrimp grits also featured a showy but meager and undercooked (partially translucent) protein. The grits had the most flavor and were tasty, but looked like vomit. Each main plate you see here was $45-50. No salad or sides included. We got the green beans and they were decent, but not spectacular. Cocktail was showy but just ok. After $90 per person, I left underwhelmed and still a bit hungry.
… moreTennikka Asberry
Mehhhh. It was okay. We had reservations for the bar area to celebrate our new engagement, instead they sat us in between two other couples across from each other. It was a bit uncomfortable to speak to one another freely, So. It didn’t start off well. The drinks were great , the food was okay if you like it luke warm and lightly seasoned. I ordered the crab bisque and it came out with a hot chili oil all over it. I couldn’t eat it because of all the spicy oil (that was not mentioned in the description) and left hungry. They did take care of it after it sat for a while uneaten, as we were ready to go. Idk, I wanted to like it , but all in all it just fell short. I don’t know if we will try again.
Everyone was very nice though.
-2 drinks
-fish entrée
-cornbread
$100.00
… moreEveryone was very nice though.
-2 drinks
-fish entrée
-cornbread
$100.00
Jax _the Dreamer
We didn’t have a reservation and they were able to accommodate us. Small restaurant with the space creatively managed. I didn’t drink so cannot comment on the drinks menu.
Cornbread – this is their staple. It was good but not sure I liked the grit taste. The butter saved it
Roasted mushroom – my favorite. The texture, the presentation and the taste was a great combination
Half kitchen – it was just okay. Nothing specular
Pork/rice – it came with slices of pork, greens and some rice. Overall, good combination
Bread pudding – it was warm and it tasted fresh
Overall, pleasant experience and great staff. I just didn’t like seeing the cooks touch the food without washing their hands. This is a pet peeve of mine. They were wiping their hands on a towel but seeing all that and having to eat the food put a distaste in my mouth.
… moreCornbread – this is their staple. It was good but not sure I liked the grit taste. The butter saved it
Roasted mushroom – my favorite. The texture, the presentation and the taste was a great combination
Half kitchen – it was just okay. Nothing specular
Pork/rice – it came with slices of pork, greens and some rice. Overall, good combination
Bread pudding – it was warm and it tasted fresh
Overall, pleasant experience and great staff. I just didn’t like seeing the cooks touch the food without washing their hands. This is a pet peeve of mine. They were wiping their hands on a towel but seeing all that and having to eat the food put a distaste in my mouth.
Matt Novak
Fantastic Cinci restaurant inspired by New Orleans fare. Deserves a Michelin star as far as I’m concerned. Detailed plates with very unique thought behind each dish. Be prepared for a culinary experience. Service is fantastic, chef came to check on the meal. Highly recommend their take on a Martini with Okra.
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