Bistro Nolah
Bistro Nolah 3669 Boul. Saint-Jean, Dollard-des-Ormeaux
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What guests say about Bistro Nolah

Bistro Nolah is highly appreciated for its Cajun/Southern U.S. cuisine, which is described as tasty, well-seasoned, and carefully prepared. The service is often described as warm, attentive, and knowledgeable, and the atmosphere is generally cozy and pleasant, both for brunch and dinner. A few guests mention that it can sometimes be noisy, that the tables are small, and that service or wait times can be uneven during busy hours. Some comments also note that prices are a bit high, but the majority find the experience well worth it.

Summary based on 61 reviews.
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Reviews / Ratings for Bistro Nolah

Photo of F G
18 Oct 2026
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5.0

5 stars doesn't feel like enough. Impeccable, from service to food.

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Photo of Natlouis
9 Oct 2026
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4.3

Very good, however less seasoned then times before. Still enjoyed it

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Photo of Sirjirick Gibson
6 Oct 2026
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5.0

I have dined at this restaurant for brunch as well as dinner many times. Each and every time I have done so the food, the service the atmosphere has always been top-notch service. I recommend this restaurant to all of my friends who are ever in the Westisland to brunch or have dinner at.

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Photo of Alex Shteinberg
3 Oct 2026
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5.0

Amazing food and great service

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Photo of Alyssa Patterson-Lapierre
2 Oct 2026
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5.0

This is definitely the best restaurant in the west island! Wow!! Went for the first time tonight and was blown away by every single dish, drink and dessert! 10/10 👌🏼

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Photo of mac
27 Sep 2026
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2.3

I came all the way from Ontario, excited to dine at this restaurant after hearing wonderful things about the food from my family. They had kindly reserved a table for us at 6:30 p.m., and we arrived on time. We placed our order for an appetizer and our meals at approximately 6:45 p.m. Unfortunately, our food did not arrive until around 8:10 p.m. What was particularly disappointing was seeing other guests who arrived after us being served before we received our order. By the time our food finally arrived, I was exhausted after spending the entire day travelling by train, and my son-in-law was also very disappointed with the level of service. We therefore decided to have our food packed to go rather than dine in. Overall, the experience left us with the impression that regular customers may receive priority, while others are left waiting. Given how highly we had heard about this restaurant, the experience was disappointing and not what we had expected.

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Photo of Gabe S
27 Sep 2026
Source: Google
5.0

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. This is our 3rd time here, twice for brunch and once for dinner and let me start by saying… this place SLAPS. It’s incredible, everything they do is delicious and you should definitely come give it a shot. You will not be disappointed.

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Photo of Murray B
26 Sep 2026
Source: Google
3.0

Booked a 530 pm seating. Entrees arrived very quickly. However, after another 70 minutes the mains had not arrived. Paid are bill with no discont for the extremely slow kitchen. Will not be back. Other tables that came in after us were served well before us

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Restaurant response
Response added on 27 Sep 2026
We sincerely apologize for the breakdown in service during your visit. Waiting over 70 minutes for your main courses while tables seated after you were served is unacceptable. The delay resulted from a service mix-up that caused your table’s order to lose its place in the sequence, rather than a kitchen issue. Unexpected walk-ins added to the confusion, but that is no excuse. We take full responsibility. This does not reflect the standard of service we strive to provide at Bistro Nolah. We are sorry we let you down and that the situation was not properly addressed before you left. We would like to offer you compensation for the mix-up. Please send your contact information and mailing address privately to [email protected] so we can arrange this.
Photo of L
13 Sep 2026
Source: Google
5.0

First of all I really enjoyed the fact that the waiter was explaining the menu to us before hand was very informative and efficient for us to choose exactly what we wanted and I was amazed of how flavourful the dishes were was worth every dollar will definitely come back and we got a complimentary smoothie before our meal which was good as well 10/10

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Photo of Josie Culala
12 Sep 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Excellent food & service! A bit bigger table would be more comfortable.

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Photo of Chynah
11 Sep 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Enjoyed a nice Cajun style dinner. Everything we ate was tasty & flavorful!

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Photo of Sophie Fontaine
7 Sep 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Food was excellent and the service was very good. We got the tasting menu and I was very pleased with not only the quality but how filling it was. Our waiter was very friendly. He knew the menu dishes by heart and was able to describe each one in detail. Classic Southern sounds were playing all night which also added to the experience. Highly recommend this spot.

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Photo of Harv
30 Aug 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great service, great food, and vibes. i really enjoyed it

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Photo of carole brek
29 Aug 2026
Source: Google
4.7

The food was amazing. The server knew the menu very well. He had plenty of recommendations and they were all good. I didn't go for brunch the pictures looked amazing. I would definitely go back to try the brunch menu!

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Photo of Christine Marks
27 Aug 2026
Source: Google
5.0

What a hidden GEM! Food, service, and overall experience were all amazing. We walked in as the kitchen was closing and they were willing to accommodate without making us feel rushed or like we were inconveniencing anyone. We came here after I spent 20 minutes looking up restaurants that could accommodate GF as my husband is celiac. There was not a separate GF menu but the entrees were naturally gluten free. Mathieu was incredible and was very knowledgeable in what was GF and what was not. They even had a dessert option which was also to die for. My husband enjoyed his dinner guilt free and did not experience any symptoms after. The whole experience was amazing and I 100% recommend going here if you are in the area!!

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Photo of NVThompson
22 Aug 2026
Source: Google
5.0

There is not enough praise we can give for Bistro Nolan…located right in the heart of DDO❤️ Everything was perfect from the mouthwatering dishes to the garden oasis patio dining, to head chef Richard and every last member of the staff🫶🏽..everything was so exceptional🌟…we travelled all the way from Toronto…(2) YEARS IN A ROW!! And not only did they remembered us, they prepared a special birthday surprise 🍰 for both my mom’s 80th and 81st bday🎉 God’s willing, we will be back again for the next birthday celebration!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Photo of Heaps
15 Aug 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Absolutely blown away! Looking for someplace new to celebrate our 28th anniversary and my husband found this little gem and asked me if I wanted to go. Seemed a bit pricey ngl but what the heck. It sounded good. I was impressed the moment we pulled up in the parking lot. Loved the facade, the plants, the decor. Everything just seems so ... sweet. The vibe inside was quaint: relaxing, great music, interior decor was charming. The whole experience was fantastic. Service was impeccable, food was perfect, food presentation was beautiful. We were so impressed. Will definitely be going back.

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Photo of Kiran Crichton
8 Aug 2026
Source: Google
5.0

I’ve lived in the West Island a long time. I had heard about this place but never went. Found myself there on a date. This simply is a hidden gem (maybe not so hidden). Great trained service. Unique flavourful food. Quaint and cozy atmosphere. I’ll be back very soon. Great job Matthew and the chefs mastery of flavour. It’s nice to find something so ungeneric.

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Photo of Yimeng Li
2 Aug 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Fantastic foods, so lucky to have southern American cuisine in the neighbrohood. We tried both brunch and supper, with different people, always good service.

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Photo of Tony J
1 Aug 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Had a delicious supper with my celiac wife and the experience was wonderful. Mathieu and his team made sure we had gluten friendly options and the choices were delicious. Sweat potato cream was something I've never had before and didn't regret it. Duck and shrimp was really good. Really good, nice place and super friendly staff. You can't go wrong

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Photo of Jonathan V
30 Jul 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Our favorite westbisland restaurant

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Photo of Landy-Djane Thelemaque
26 Jul 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Excellent!!!! The server, Michael took time to explain the menu and was amazing at providing us with suggestions. The food was 10 out of ten. I had the crab cake, gumbo shrimp and smoke brisket.

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Photo of Stephen Carter
21 Jul 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The fried chicken with honey glaze at this place is honestly the only thing better than my company tonight. I am much more fun than a Pistons game and way easier to handle than a busy kitchen. If you have good taste, you know where to find me.

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Photo of George
19 Jul 2026
Source: Google
1.0

We spent over 300$ and this was for a birthday party. We brought a birthday cake and they didn’t accept it. If you have kids and want to enjoy a cake don’t go to this place. No high chair and the owner Chris didn’t tell us about this. Bad communication and will never go again. Went next door to ICY VIBES and the owner accepted us cutting the birthday cake. Will definitely be going back to them.

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Restaurant response
Response added on 20 Jul 2026
George, thank you for your feedback. We need to clarify several important points. When the reservation was made, we were not informed that this was a birthday party, that you intended to bring an outside cake, or that a high chair would be required. Bistro Nolah does not allow outside food of any kind, including birthday cakes, due to our food permit and food-safety obligations. We also do not have high chairs available, and we always inform guests of this when they mention they will be bringing young children. The information you are now criticizing us for was not provided at the time of booking. Had these details been communicated in advance, our policies would have been clearly explained before your visit. It is not accurate to hold the restaurant responsible for expectations or special requests that were never communicated when the reservation was made. We stand by our policies and the way this situation was handled.

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Opening hours

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  • Sunday 10:00 - 14:00 17:00 - 21:30
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 17:00 - 22:00
  • Thursday 17:00 - 22:00
  • Friday 17:00 - 22:00
  • Saturday 17:00 - 22:00

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