Nolah Bistro – Solid food with some caveats. We had dinner at Nolah Bistro recently. The service was excellent. Our server Michael was friendly, attentive, and 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, and 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 and have a proper conversation, you might want to look elsewhere.
