Nolia Kitchen

We finally visited Nolia... it was the perfect place to celebrate my birthday. We really enjoyed our evening. The food was delicious, the atmosphere delightful, and the service was top-notch. We will be back!

We had reservations at 7:45 on a Thursday night and were seated right away. Our server Chris was attentive and lovely all night. We started with a Digby Park, and I chose to add caviar, and a LaFreniere Park cocktails. They were both good drinks but adding the caviar to the Digby Park was not worth the additional cost. Before I mention the food, I just have to say how cool it was to have Chef Jeff Harris serve most of our dishes. I don't know of any other restaurant in Cincinnati where the chef is so involved with their patrons. We asked him about the seasoning on the pork shank and he told us exactly how he did it. After each dish we were able to tell him what we thought. Refreshing! We ordered 6 east coast oysters and they were great. The crudo was kampachi (a variation of yellowtail) and it was a very unique and a delicious presentation. We have never had a crudo with a creamy sauce. We also had the cornbread, which was good, and everybody raves about it, but tasted like an extremely buttery pancake you would have on a Sunday morning. The pork shank was cooked beautifully and so, so tender. The spices were authentic to the Chef's roots. Cardamon, Garam Masala, and a lot of other warm spices and a delectable glaze. Our favorite dish of the night was the cauliflower....yes, cauliflower. Three types, perfectly seasoned. Please order it. We can't wait to go back to taste the spring menu, which starts on April 2nd!

Worth all the hype. Cozy and sophisticated. The staff was attentive but discrete. The food was melt in your mouth and decadent. We shared an appetizer, meal, and side and walked out full.

After our first visit, we made another reservation to come back - before leaving the restaurant. The new menu keeps things fresh and interesting. The fish, and all seafood, is always fresh. We went with a GF friend who found plenty of options on the menu - plus got to enjoy the delicious cornbread. Definitely one of our favorite places in Cincinnati.

While on spring break from Raleigh, North Carolina, my son and I made it a priority to visit Nolia Kitchen after hearing about it and Chef Jeff Harris' James Beard Semi Finalist. Located in the vibrant Over the Rhine neighborhood, known for its local restaurants and shopping, we planned our early dinner around this exciting hotspot. As we arrived at Nolia around 5pm, we were warmly greeted and promptly seated. The host was both kind and efficient, while our server impressed us with their sweet demeanor and extensive knowledge of the menu. Though we had already perused the menu, our server still took the time to share some additional offerings. With our choices in mind, we placed our orders, which included the following: - Gulf Oysters (6) from both the East and West Coast - Cauliflower - River Catfish To complement our meal, I indulged in the delightful Goretti Park cocktail. Each dish was served with care and precision. My son particularly enjoyed the East Coast Oysters, while the cauliflower, accompanied by raisins and honey (we asked for it on the side), left a remarkable impression. Personally, my favorite was the catfish, paired with crawfish and grits. The combination of flavors was truly exceptional. During our visit, we were fortunate enough to meet Chef Jeff himself. He graciously shared his vision for the restaurant, adding to the overall amazing experience. Thank you, Chef Jeff Harris and team, for providing us with a memorable dining experience at Nolia Kitchen, worthy of your James Beard recognition.

Everything we ate was amazing. Started with the tuna and cornbread, my husband had the bisque, and we got the pork and duck with a side of grits and black eyed peas. Finished with the bread pudding. The pear cocktail was outstanding as well, not overly sweet and tasted exactly like a pear! Also, we got a couple bottles of hot sauce to go, bc that stuff was killer. We already booked our next reservation and can’t wait to go back!

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!

This place has a unique New Orleans-esqe menu -- it's not just Southern staples, it has influences from island and French cuisines, and elevates them. It's a small-ish menu that changes periodically and has at least one vegan option on every section. On my first visit, I started with the callaloo. It was more of a soup than your typical Caribbean version, but the flavors were on point, and I was all for it. I might have actually preferred it that way, but don't tell my grandma I said that. For my main dish, the swordfish was super moist and buttery, with a tomato sauce that had some good heat but didn't overpower the dish. Dessert was bread pudding, which was a solid end to the meal -- I'd rate it 8/10. Overall, portions were very satisfying but allowed enough room to have multiple courses. I was not drinking on that particular night, but cocktails/wines looked good, and they also have a full bar. It's a cool vibe that can fit a classy or causal occasion. Service was super fast. All-around, it was an A experience, I'll gladly come back!