Nola in York

Lovely place , lots of options including a fair few vegan and vegetarian ones too. We had the 2 small plates and a side offer which was great value. Food was delicious and service friendly and informative. Fully recommend.

Fabulous place. Love the way it is designed, the welcome, service, the cocktails, the food we're all brilliant. Loved it, will definitely be back. One of the best lunches I've ever had.

Absolutely brilliant time here, we went as a group of 8 during a trip to walk the wall and couldn't fault the place, service was excellent and the staff couldn't have done more, the food was just wow, between us most things got on the menue got a try and everyone loved everything and the decor was amazing, only slite niggle was the sign out side blended in to next doors and was very high so was difficult to spot, and I'm sure making it easier to find would benefit the restaurant greatly, having said that we now know where it is and will definitely be back ..... well done

Absolutely faultless. We loved the decor and were sat at a great table. The servers advise 2 mains and a side each which was just right, and means you get to taste few dishes which was great. We had the grilled oysters, scallops, gumbo and beef bao buns, all were cooked to perfection. Our waiter was very attentive without being overbearing and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. We'll be back.

Came here for an early Valentine’s Day meal, the 2 servers we had were amazing, really felt like they went above and beyond and always served us with a smile. service was quick, food was amazing, worth every penny. Will definitely be back to York to come back for more ☺️

If you eat anywhere in York, go here. If you drink anywhere in York, drink here. If you listen to music anywhere in York- you get the idea. Quite honestly, amazing.

We had a beautiful meal here on Saturday night. Everything we had we would order again upon returning but would highly recommend the monkfish in particular. Staff were friendly and helpful and food was served fairly quickly but was hot and fresh. Gutted we weren't there for the live jazz, would book a day they do that next time to get the full experience.

Lovely little cellar restaurant with even better Jazz

Decadent food, excellent cocktails, and a great jazz performance to finish off the evening!

Great evening. Good recipe and lovely food. Mark down as slightly salty for my taste. Great vibe, super staff

Nola: A Perfect Symphony of Flavors and Jazz Nola isn't just a restaurant; it's an experience. From the moment we stepped into its cozy, speakeasy-esque atmosphere, we were transported to a world of romance and refined enjoyment. We visited on a Tuesday evening, drawn in by the promise of live jazz, and Nola delivered on every front, exceeding our expectations in every way. We had pre-booked, mentioning that we were celebrating both a birthday and an anniversary, and the team at Nola truly went above and beyond to make our evening special. They clearly took our request to heart, crafting a truly unforgettable experience. Let's talk about the music: the live jazz was absolutely sublime, creating the perfect backdrop for our special occasion. It was sophisticated, soulful, and just the right volume to allow for conversation. They even sang happy birthday as a surprise as well as taking requests! The food was, without a doubt, the best we experienced in York. Nola's fine dining tapas were exquisite, each dish a miniature work of art bursting with flavor. The creativity and quality of the ingredients shone through in every bite. And the cocktails? Equally impressive! They were expertly crafted, innovative, and perfectly complemented the food. The service was impeccable. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making us feel truly valued and cared for. They anticipated our needs without being intrusive, adding to the overall sense of relaxed elegance. Honestly, I can't fault a single thing about our evening at Nola. From the captivating music to the exceptional food and drinks, and the outstanding service, everything was absolutely perfect. It was the ideal setting for our special occasion, making our birthday and anniversary truly memorable. If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable dining experience in York, especially if you appreciate live jazz and exquisite food, Nola is an absolute must. I wholeheartedly recommend their Tuesday jazz nights and can't thank the team enough for making our celebration so incredibly special. We will definitely be back!

After seeing reviews we decided to try here for lunch, they have a special deal on with two small plates and a side dish for £20. There is a very wide choice so difficult to choose but we loved everything, the lamb kofta being a highlight. Have to say the small plates are not that small so amazing value. Service was fast served by a wonderful waitress.

Cannot fault our visit at all! We booked for a surprise meal for a relatives birthday and the team could not be more accommodating. They made the day really special for us all! The food was excellent, such good value for money and the service from Daisy was outstanding. Highly recommend a visit here whilst in York.

Great tasty dishes and menu deals, the service is immaculate 🙏

Had a lovely night, it was a jazz evening, the ambience was spot on the food was so nice, such a wide range to choose from so everyone left full and happy. Will definitely return. The staff were lovely, friendly and welcoming. I emailed the booking and got an immediate response! A little hidden gem.

We arrived at Nola’s as a group of 8 and they sat us in the downstairs area,none of us had been here before but we will definitely return. The set menu had a really good selection and hard to choose, hallumi burger.onion rings and Mac and cheese was yummy. Service was excellent and the food arrived quickly as well.

We got a last minute booking for a Sunday night, we were unsure what to expect. Wow. We were amazed. The food was fabulous, we were lucky to get a table downstairs and the Jazz music. This was also amazing and was the cherry on a fantastic cake. Loved it, great service, great food, great venue. If you get a chance to go I highly recommend it.

This was our first visit to this exceptional restaurant. Stylish, romantic, yet vibrant. The menu, which is innovative, has a New Orleans edge to it. The dishes are small in volume, the recommendation is to order 2 main dishes & 1 side dish per person, although this is of course, customers perogative. Note', the prices of the dishes reflect their size, making your bill reasonable. The quality of the food is first class, as is the quality of the service, friendly & very efficient,( Thank you Aimee, our waitress). I can't praise this outstanding restaurant enough & thoroughly recommend a visit when you're in the historic city of York. (Can get busy, especially at weekends)

We visited last Sunday night for my partner's birthday. It was the first time I had been, we'd already looked at the menu online and it looked very promising. It didn't disappoint! The service was top notch, as was the food and the drink options. We had a variety of platters, all of which were excellent. We then enjoyed the live music provided by the resident jazz band, in a lovely relaxed atmosphere. A great venue, and we'll certainly be back again!

An amazing jazz venue. Drinks were top notch and service is second to none. Jack, thank you for your efforts very much noticed and very much appreciated.

Always a go to treat when visiting York. Food is top, amazing cocktails and friendly staff. Jazz band / meal can be booked in advance.

Visited on Tuesday 21st of Jan. Met at the door by a young man who showed us quickly to a seat. The service then became excellent when Rose approached the table with menus. Kind and informative. Food was first class, Cajun Monkfish, Prawn Po Boy and Dirty Rice. Mississippi Mud Pie for pudding. The art deco style and lay out of the restaurant is an excellent use of space. Only down side was it felt a little cold and there wasn't much atmosphere as it was quiet but we assume that was because if the time of year. Again, Rose was excellent and her service matched the high quality of the food

A great venue with lovely decor and friendly staff. Small plates were so good we ordered a second round. The oysters were a particular favourite.

Delicious food in a beautifully decorated building. We had the garlic chili prawns, pork belly, teriyaki salmon, bread, olives and chocolate fondant. The food was some of the best we've tasted and genuinely could have eaten every dish on the menu! We would certainly come back and recommend. The staff were attentive and friendly.

Service and atmosphere very good. Couple of the food items were overcooked for my liking.

Googled somewhere to eat whilst staying in York for a couple of nights and Nola did not disappoint! This is probably the best tapas we've ever had! We went for the spare ribs, southern fried Cauliflower, Jambalaya, Arancini, and 2 sides of Onion rings and sweet potatoe fries. This was part of a deal (2 mains and 1 side for £20). Huge compliments to the chef! We may even just go back again tomorrow. Extra shout out to the girl serving us (sorry, didn't catch her name) very quirky and soo sweet!

Christmas eve it was too hot down stairs,many of the staff looked miserable having to work

What a great restaurant, food was amazing and the staff were really attentive, menu was easily explained and food portions were perfect. Can’t wait to go back again!

Amazing food and staff. Staff was so friendly and helpful. The portions of food is quite small but they do tell you that in advance. Probably one of the best service I’ve experienced. My boyfriend was so surprised with the little desert given to him for his birthday and it made his day. Thank you!

We went along on NYE. The food and service were excellent. The only disappointment was that we arrived early due to the fact it was heavily raining. We were told the venue was busy and asked to leave as our table wasn't ready. We were all dressed smartly for NYE celebrations but had to walk to a local pub in the pouring rain.

A unique experience! Great food, good ambience, friendly staff and elaborate spread.

Been many times now and it always exceeds my expectation lovely staff and the food and the service is always top notch

We ate a Nola on a busy Saturday night in December as a large table of 14 - and what an outstanding experience. From the moment we arrived the staff couldn’t do enough for us. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious and every member of our dining party was so complimentary! The menu is varied and offers a great selection (highly recommend the pork belly and beef medallions in particular). The cocktails are outstanding and the margaritas are the best I’ve ever had. Service was prompt and absolutely seamless to say we were such a large party. Decor, ambiance and atmosphere just makes this one of the top places to dine in the city. The quality is exceptionally high and the prices are really reasonable. Thanks for the perfect evening :)

Dined here last night (15th) for partners 50th Birthday. From the minute we walked in the staff couldn’t do enough to make you feel welcome. Chester served us and is a credit to the venue; Informative and friendly made the experience completely satisfying. The food is impeccable and atmosphere stunning from the decor, the lighting and jazz music. We will be back!!!. Thanks to Aldo for the birthday surprise.

Wanted to get a nice drink after the Xmas market and so glad we found this place. The decor is gorgeous. We sat by the bar so got to watch the staff make all the amazing cocktails which they seemed perfectionists in and our server Daisy was so friendly and attentive. Definitely plan to come back next year to try out the food with the live jazz music.

The service and food at this restaurant was excellent. Highly recommend. Had the fish, salad and maybe one of the best new york cheesecake I've had in the UK

We came for our friends 21st birthday. We all ordered several cocktails and food. Unfortunately we kept getting told off all the time … for 1. Taking photos 2. Using flash 3. Playing a video 3. Dancing for a tiktok etc being reminded that there were more people in there restaurant not just us. When we were sat next to the bar on the top with nobody around except the bar team. All staff were lovely except the supervisor or manager who was the one telling us off. What a boring place to go for drinks. We were all so disappointed as we thought it would be nice to celebrate her birthday there. The supervisor (has a bun and circle black large earrings) was visibly rude to colleagues pushing and ordering them inhumanely. He even rushed through and knocked down my coat and just huffed and puffed instead of offering an apology or help. He seemed offended every time we giggled or spoke to each other. We had 1 cupcake leftover so we gave it to Jack our waiter and the supervisor laughed . Giving us evil looks all night. After not even 2 hours at our table we had to leave because of this negative experience. What a way to ruin a special birthday . Never coming again! Wish we booked our friend somewhere else. She was very upset because of this man.

Interesting food in a stylish atmosphere with great service. We enjoyed the cajan type food and would recommend this restaurant if you like food from different parts of the world.

What a brilliant find! A lovely venue with a super atmosphere. Brilliant live jazz, tasty food and outstanding service. Highly recommended

What a brilliant find! A lovely venue with a super atmosphere. Brilliant live jazz, tasty food and outstanding service. Highly recommended

Everything you could ever want in a venue , beautiful restaurant , fabulous food and phenominal staff , we were there on a sunday evening and the live jazz was great all topped off with the best espresso martini i have ever tasted .Thank you for an amazing evening in york .

Great food presented in lovely surroundings. Genuinely good service from sincere staff. Brilliant place for small plate dining

Brilliant place to eat loved the food and ambience

Great night at Nola. Lovely food and cocktails and jazz added bonus. Will be back!

We stumbled upon here as regular visitors of York looking for somewhere new to try and we werent disappointed! The cocktail selection is great and there's so much to choose from, the food was great, I had oyster mushroom bao buns and teriyaki salmon while my partner had the beef medallion and mussels! Our server, Daisy, was an absolute delight and made our whole experience even better! We were pleasantly surprised by the live jazz band downstairs, and managed to get a table for the bands last set thanks to Daisy! Overall a gorgeous experience and will definitely be booking again in the near future!

Our experience was tarnished because the manager with the man bun was incredibly rude, so unfortunately we won’t be returning. Never had to leave a bad review before!

We had mistakingly booked ' Rustique ' restaurant but on arrival at ' Nola ' the receptionist arranged a table for us at our preferred time of 6.30pm. The food was excellent as was the wine. Our waitress Zara was perfect, knowledgeable and very pleasant. It was my wife's birthday and we were treated to free chocolate mouse and amaretto. The atmosphere was chilled and sophisticated. Will definitely return.

Amazing night here at Nola. Our waitress Zara had only been there 3 weeks and she was so lovely and just the right amount of attentive. Food was gorgeous small-ish tapas portions but sooooo filling. Food and cocktails were amazing. Customers that came in were nice and friendly so the vibe was happy and warm. All over recommend!

Great place to celebrate our daughter’s 20th Birthday. Excellent food, service and ambience. Will definitely go again.

We came to Nola for a delightful meal out whilst on holiday in York. We were served mainly by Jack, who was absolutely fantastic. You can tell that they care about their role, whilst not being pushy, we felt well looked after. We could not recommend this place enough! The food was devine, all the staff were impeccable, and the atmosphere was both sophisticated and joyful. 5 stars!

I booked a table at Nola for my mums’ birthday. It was a last-minute change of plan from an evening meal at a diff establishment to an afternoon lunch to accommodate family members travelling with children. Aldo was super swift to respond and book us in and on the day, staff, service, and food was EXCEPTIONAL. We had a great time as a family. The children absolutely loved the food (5 kids under 10 years). The southern fried chicken burgers were a hit. The octopus risotto, beef medallion, prawns, chicken wings, bao, lamb kofta, calamari were all super tasty and cooked to perfection. Staff were supportive to the fact there was no kids’ menu, but they would remove any spice and/or make things easier so that everyone had an enjoyable experience. On clearing the table, the team brought out a birthday dessert and card for my mum and we all sang happy birthday. The décor was art deco, the cocktails were delicious, the place was clean, and the washroom facilities were also kept to a high standard. We will most definitely be back again as we’d like to come (without the children) to experience the jazz in the evening. Well done to you Aldo and your team for giving us a memorable experience 😊

Amazing food and really talented musicians. We were served by Daisy who did such a great job and really made our night

We were looking for a special place to eat for my partner's birthday treat, We chose Nola because it looked inviting and offered a range of sea food which we both love. We were served and looked after by Rose and Sarah, nothing was too much for them! The added lovely touch was a 'Happy Birthday' card and candle to blow out. We ordered small plates of mainly sea food which we shared while enjoying the ambience of the beautiful restaurant. Thank you Nola, Sarah and Rose for helping to make such a special day for us xxx

Nice service and atmosphere but food was average at best

Happened by chance, very nice and welcoming place, run by Italians, it's the place where we ate best in the days we were in York. Generous portions and average prices.

Excellent food and cocktails in a gorgeous venue. Had a great time and hope to return next time we’re in the area.

Love love love, went for my father’s 80th birthday, from the minute we walked in to the minute we left we felt welcome. Cocktails to die for, food was AMAZING, service was fantastic. This place was suggested by the air b&b we stayed at (this was also fantastic) will be definitely coming back. ❤️

friendly and fast service, many thanks to the waitress! gumbo and jambalaya were both very nice. the worst music though. “i love flapper-era themed reworks of mid 2000s hits” - nobody ever

We went for the Sunday evening Live Jazz, it had great atmosphere, lovely food and great music. To be honest at a very reasonable price. We will definitely visit again.

Great atmosphere, gorgeous food and friendly and helpful staff! My girlfriend and I went for my 30th birthday and the staff went out of their way to make it night special including a small suprise birthday pudding for me. Our waitress Daisy was especially kind and helpful, giving us recommendations and fun chat. Would recommend!

What a wonderful place, the food was fantastic and the service was impeccable. Thanks to Nola for an unforgettable evening.

Amazing food and even better service! Special mention to Daisy who was super attentive and quite possibly the best waitress I’ve ever had. She recommended a couple of cocktails based on our choice of alcohol, which were great, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the night. We had a couple of cocktails and two plates each, as well as sharing a dessert (chocolate fondant) which was amazing, and more than enough food for both of us. Next time we return to York, we will definitely be coming back. Thank you!

Thoroughly enjoyed another visit to Nola. Food and ambience delicious. Brilliant service from our waitress Daisy who was so enthusiastic.

Nine of us went on a Saturday night and we were really impressed with the service. The food is delicious and all cooked to a high standard. The downstairs seating area is really nice and the ambience of the restaurant is perfect. As you can see by review I couldn’t fault it.

Absolutely loved this place. Food was amazing. Cocktails a must. Daisy, my waiter was so helpful from the moment I stepped in. Can’t recommend this place enough.

Went with 2 friends and we’re uni students so don’t often splurge on dinner and drinks - but it was well worth it at Nola and great value for money! Perfect for groups or couples alike. Food was lovely, cocktails exceptional, and the atmosphere was perfect. We went on a Tuesday so there was live jazz music and it created such a relaxed and joyful vibe. Served by Luis who was on it all night and really lovely. Will be back!

Fantastic food and service. Decor and music topped the whole thing off. My partners still insisting that the peppercorn sauce was one of the best he's ever tasted. We like going somewhere different that you can't make yourself better at home and this certainly achieved that. Can't beat a bit of alternative tapas.

Absolutely amazing food. Not very expensive for what you get. We were seated right away and although the portions are advertised as petite plates the food you are served is very filling. We came away with very full bellies.

Visited 3rd October. This place is top notch. Great food, and the service (particularly our waitress) was fantastic. Would definitely recommend and come here again.

Food Cajun/New Orleans. Very tasty excellent quality Sweet potato fries best I've ever had.

I didn’t like the food. It was tiny, very small and I don’t know why people keep mentioning a French restaurant it really isn’t. It’s creole and we had luke warm calamari, served with coleslaw, salmon in teriyaki , southern sweet potato fries , iceberg lettuce , duck spring rolls and scallops. It all seemed to be reheated and didn’t come out hot. The waiter was lovely but told us welcome to the best restaurant in York. It really wasn’t! £85 not well spent.

Everything is excellent. Zero complaints. Two of us went to celebrate our birthdays, the Jazz singer and saxophonist were situated downstairs (who were magnificent) where we sat with a good view. Food was brilliant, drinks just as good and the service from Luis was top notch - thank you. As it was a joint birthday ordeal, Luis looked after us and we were given a small gift along with a card. A very nice touch. Not only will I return but I will recommend to anyone that visits or lives near the area. Need more places like this, hats off to all staff. Thank you all, Alex

A delight from start to finish. Wasn't expecting to find excellent Cajun cuisine this side of the Atlantic when it's hard to find even west of the Mississippi. The atmosphere, decor, and music was perfection. Would recommend to anyone, local or tourist.

What can I say, perfect from start to finish, the staff were absolutely delightful, food was perfect and the atmosphere was so good my wife and I didn't want to leave !!, a great big thank you from both of us, we can't wait to return.....

Loved this place and is a nice change of pace in England. The food is all sort of tapas but a great variety of choice. Not all are winners, but generally very good to excellent. The Gin drinks are awesome and service is perfect. Highly recommended!!

Lovely dinner, Jack was the best waiter I’ve ever had service was excellent and food was great too

Fantastic all around, Jack our waiter was a breath of fresh air he was funny, and gave great recommendations the pork belly was too die for, thank you Jack!!!

An enjoyable evening listening to some live music. Something a bit different for York.

It was our daughter's 18th and the staff were amazing with us and we're so friendly. We can't wait to come back.

The food was super tasty and the staff super friendly. Also love the 1920’s decor

I had an amazing time here when I came for my birthday! Our waitress Daisy was lovely and so friendly. The food was gorgeous and they gave me a little card and cake to celebrate my birthday. Would definitely recommend

We went for my sister’s birthday. She thought it was going to be just us two, but her boyfriend and my partner were going to be there early as a surprise (she thought he was away travelling). The staff were very responsive to my request to keep this a secret when we arrive and made a wonderful fuss over her all evening. We all had a wonderful time, the food, cocktails and service was fantastic and we will definitely be back!

A beautiful art deco inspired venue with an exceptional Maître D. Food was fantastic and the staff helpful and engaged. A real find in Yorks plethora of establishments

Poor size portion and the crab croquettes you can't taste the crab. Don't bother going really poor.

I can't rate the food, since we didn't eat. The classic cocktails, however, were excellent. We had a particularly good Brandy Crusta, a classic that is rarely seen on cocktail menus.

This was our first visit to Nola and it won’t be our last! The Food, atmosphere and service were fantastic! My Husband had the Glazed short Rib of Beef, Lamb Kofta & Dirty Rice. I had the Breaded Goat’s Cheese, Southern Fried Cauliflower from the Vegetarian/ Vegan Menu and we shared an additional dish of Mac ‘n’ Cheese (V), and a side portion of the Old Bay Seasoned Fries, (when I say shared, my Husband ate the majority!). We then finished our meal with Mississippi Mud Pie and Key Lime Pie with Ice Cream, again, these were delicious! The Morador Rosado Wine was nice and light, which was a great accompaniment to the food we chose.

The food was flawless. The service we received from Paolo was second to none! Even managed to catch some live music on the way out. Fantastic evening, great experience, highly recommend.

Excellent cocktails, food and service. Great value afternoon meal offer as well! The fries, seafood and po boys were especially good 😊

What a smashing place this is! Tremendous food and a great atmosphere, one of those places where near enough everything will be yummy so no need to stress too much over the menu. Daisy was also superb, they are lucky to have her. Will return 👍

I’ve been twice now and each time has impressed. I love service, the food is brilliant and the atmosphere is impeccable!

The three of us ate here early tonight. The tapas were excellent, the cocktails were amazing. We were served by one of the most nicest people I have ever met.. Daisy. She was helpful, so polite and probably the most nicest person I have ever been served food and drink by..

We had an amazing meal at this beautiful restaurant. The Gambas and Jambalaya were particularly excellent. The decor in art deco also adds to the experience. Our waitress Daisy was lovely, knowledgeable about the food and delicious cocktails. Nothing was too much trouble. Daisy was happy to chat and laugh and make a memorable evening for us on our last night of holidays in York. We are surprised this wonderful restaurant isn’t known well. It’s more than worth a visit once!

Very handy location from our stay at Judges Lodgings, the decor is superb, we dined downstairs and it looked like it was previously a very small cinema. I had scallop for starter and beef for main. Yes the portions are small but they are priced accordingly. Service was very good and staff were attentive. I would happily dine here again, booking recommended.

That was the best chicken wings I've ever tasted))) BBQ sauce is the best🥰

Delicious food Excellent service Great menu Beautiful restaurant Decor stunning Jazz club basement Reasonable price

We had high hopes marred by several issues. Upon arrival when we'd booked a table in the music section so we could listen in, we were informed no music. Ok, we could deal with that disappointment but the music restaurant was 75% empty and there was a loud table with 6 very noisy ladies we were told this was our table immediately beside us. We asked to be moved and told our table was preassigned. The food was OK, though I had advised at time of booking of an allergy, they just gave us a book and said to look it up ourselves. Highlight, the puddings and leaving the very noisy ladies!

We visited on a Sunday evening - this was our third time at Nola and definitely the best! The food was lovely, Daisy was just amazing, and the jazz was the best act we’ve seen there. Such a perfect night, thank you

We dined downstairs for the jazz performance and the ambiance was fantastic. The jazz performer was excellent! The decor is very art deco, which was beautiful and very fitting. I liked how the restaurant wasn’t very bright and was quiet, with tables spaced nicely apart- it was a cosy, sophisticated vibe. My partner thoroughly enjoyed his food. I was mostly impressed with my food, despite having to leave my mussels as they were full of grit/sand and very unpleasant to eat, however my squid somewhat made up for that. The cocktail and alcohol selection is vast. We had cocktails; they were absolutely delicious! Can’t recommend the French martini enough! The waitress who served us all night was such an angel, and very attentive. I would certainly go again if we were to be back in York!

The best restaurant experience I've had for a while. Gorgeous decor and a cool, jazzy vibe. Food divine. Service excellent. Such a good value meal. Coming back for cocktails and food next time.

Rudest person we ever met owners need to get rid right away to save there business