Nola

4.7

1934 Reviews

£26 to £40

Bistro

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Housed in the old congregational chapel on Lendal, NOLA is a new Restaurant & Bar styled in a 1920s Art Deco Theme, the upstairs bar and waiting area is decorated in period mirrors and marble. Downstairs is the main restaurant, which has large leather upholstered chairs and easy banquette seating and dark wood panelling.
Our food is a mix of Cajun inspired dishes and tastes from around the globe, served on smaller plates giving the guest a chance to be more adventurous with their choices. The drinks and cocktails menu are designed to complement the extensive food menu.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Bistro, Creole, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–22:00
Phone number
01904 622333
Website
http://www.nolayork.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2A Lendal, York, York YO1 8AA
Area
York
Cross Street
Judges lodge
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

Pork Belly£11.95
Sticky glazed pork belly with apple puree & crispy crackling.
Glazed Beef Short Ribs£9.95
Glazed short rib of beef served in a steamed bao bun with pickled mustard, coriander, red onion and chilly slaw.
Jambalaya£9.95
Jambalaya, meaning "jumbled" ; a spicy creole rice dish of prawns, chicken and spicy sausage.
Pulled Pork Arancine£7.95
Two pulled pork arancine served on chipotle mayonnaise.
Gumbo£9.95
A classic of New Orleans; a well seasoned stew with slow roasted chicken, prawns, spiced sausage and dirty rice.
Medallion of Beef£9.95
Fillet beef medallion served on a crushed new potato with peppercorn sauce.
BBQ Baby Back Ribs£9.95
Slow cooked pork loin ribs marinated with BBQ sauce, served with slaw.
Lamb Kofta£8.95
Grilled minced lamb with herbs & spices, served on a flat bread with tomatoes, cucumber, olives and red onions.
Chicken Wings£7.95
Cajun marinated chicken wings tossed in your choice of sauce: Bourbon BBQ/Louisiana Hot.
Classic Burger£9.95
A 6OZ seasoned beef patty, little gem lettuce, tomato & Louisiana come back sauce. (Add streaky smoked bacon +£1)
Southern Fried Chicken Burger£9.95
Southern fried chicken breast fillet burger with hash brown, cheese and BBQ sauce. (Add streaky bacon +£1)

Fish

Grilled Oysters£9.95
Oysters topped with a spicy garlic butter, and grilled with parmesan shavings.
Pan Seared Scallops£10.95
Buttery pan seared scallops served on a leek cream with sage and bacon.
Crispy Fried Calamari£9.95
Salt & pepper fried calamari simply served with tartare sauce and lemon.
Garlic Chilli Prawns£9.95
Pan fried prawns in a garlic butter sauce, finished with fresh chilli and herbs.
Mussels£9.95
Fresh mussels cooked in a spicy tomato broth with white wine and a touch of cayenne served with sourdough.
BBQ Haddock Goujons£7.95
BBQ spiced fried haddock goujons served in a soft taco with a New Orleans remoulade.
Chargrilled Octopus£12.95
Chargrilled octopus tentacle on saffron and mussel risotto.
Teriyaki Glazed Salmon.£10.95
Grilled teriyaki glazed salmon served on a crunchy Asian slaw with crispy seaweed.
Cajun Monkfish£7.95
Cajun rubbed monkfish cheeks on tenderstem broccoli, with lemon butter.
Crab Arancine£7.95
Two saffron risotto balls filled with lumpfish crab meat, served with chilli aioli.

Vegan & Vegetarian

Vegan Jambalaya£8.95
Artichoke hearts & spiced vegan sausage jumbled with peppers, onions and spicy rice.
Oyster Mushroom Bao£7.95
Pan fried oyster mushrooms in ponzu sauce & Asian slaw in a bao bun.
Vegan Burger£9.95
A moving mountains plant based burger in a vegan bun with lettuce, tomato, vegan based mayo & cheese.
Spanish Chickpea Fritters £6.95
Spanish chickpea fritters with a romesco sauce.
Halloumi Burger£9.95
Crunchy cornflake crusted halloumi in a burger with homemade chilli jam & coleslaw.
Southern Fried Cauliflower£8.95
Southern fried cauliflower florets tossed in a sticky sesame dressing.
Mac N Cheese£6.95
Maccheroni baked in a rich cheese sauce with gratinated cheese topping.
Breaded Goat Cheese£6.95
Panko breaded goats cheese with a mixed forest fruit compote.

Sides

Old Bay Seasoned French Fries£3.50
Sweet Potato Fries
Iceberg Wedge, Blue Cheese Dressing & Bacon Bits
Dirty Rice£3.95
Traditional creole dish of white rice cooked with beef.
Broccoli
Pan fried tenderstem broccoli with chilli butter & flaked toasted almonds.
House salad
Onion Rings
Coleslaw

Nibbles

Warm Baked Sourdough£3.25
Marinated Olives£3.95

What 1,934 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nola offers a stunning dining experience with "incredible" food, lively jazz, and a warm ambiance. Guests rave about the attentive service and "fabulous" cocktails. The tapas-style menu offers a variety of delicious options, with highlights like monkfish and gumbo. Perfect for special occasions, this York favorite promises a memorable evening.

1,934 Reviews

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CarolF
Cheshire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice jazz music, very good food, good ambiance. Would highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Gloucestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous atmosphere and Jazz band. Service was fantastic. Food was great. Would definitely recommend.
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BeverleyS
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic evening. Food is tapas style small plates, each dish was lovely.
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MarkB
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 31 May 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely food & service, dined downstairs & were seated next to the live band which was a great experience. Lively atmosphere helped by the bands interaction with the diners. Great value food & decent wine. Would highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place food gorgeous, waiter service quick and friendly loved the Jazz will definitely be back.
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AllanMcM
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 May 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food choice was good, probably only need 1 side dish per couple. Minus point was crispy pork belly, one portion very good, the other not rendered, not crispy and underdone. Did mention to the waitress, no action.
NolaResponded on 2 June 2024
Hello, Thank you for the nice feedback. Our pork belly, it's slow cooked and marinated for 17 hrs, it should be tender and not crispy, the menu doesn't say crispy pork but is says crispy crackling which it comes on the side like a really thin stick but extremely crispy. However the waitress should have mentioned that to you, and being more helpful simply explaining the dish correctly. We apologies about this. Thank you very much, we hope to see you soon. Kindest regards, Aldo.
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HelenD
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visited Nola for our wedding anniversary and had a fantastic time. The food was INCREDIBLE, the staff were lovely and went the extra mile and the live jazz was great! We would definitely recommend Nola.
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OpenTable Diner
Kent
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful atmosphere, great food and impeccable service.
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OpenTable Diner
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visit but we’ll be back. Lovely surroundings, great atmosphere and service was very good. Nola serves Tapas style food. We ordered 2 plates and a side as recommended and it was plenty. All the food was very good quality. The menu was varied was something for everyone. We didn’t have dessert as we were full -, maybe next time. I would definitely advise a visit.
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OpenTable Diner
Yorkshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 May 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Whilst most of our party loved the food, 1 person had to return 1 dish as it was so salty he couldn’t eat it. The alternative choice proved marginally better being very dried out. Otherwise the food was a hit. Service was a little full on, bordering on feeling rushed when we wanted a a relaxed slow evening but all in all, service was attentive.
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FAQs

Nola is rated 4.7 stars by 1934 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

2A Lendal, York, York YO1 8AA

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Judges lodge
Area
York
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–22:00
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Bistro, Creole, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.nolayork.com/
Phone number
01904 622333

Nola

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Gumbo

Vegan Jambalaya

Medallion of Beef

Meat

Pork Belly£11.95

Glazed Beef Short Ribs£9.95

Jambalaya£9.95

Pulled Pork Arancine£7.95

Gumbo£9.95

Medallion of Beef£9.95

BBQ Baby Back Ribs£9.95

Lamb Kofta£8.95

Chicken Wings£7.95

Classic Burger£9.95

Southern Fried Chicken Burger£9.95

Fish

Grilled Oysters£9.95

Pan Seared Scallops£10.95

Crispy Fried Calamari£9.95

Garlic Chilli Prawns£9.95

Mussels£9.95

BBQ Haddock Goujons£7.95

Chargrilled Octopus£12.95

Teriyaki Glazed Salmon.£10.95

Cajun Monkfish£7.95

Crab Arancine£7.95

Vegan & Vegetarian

Vegan Jambalaya£8.95

Oyster Mushroom Bao£7.95

Vegan Burger£9.95

Spanish Chickpea Fritters £6.95

Halloumi Burger£9.95

Southern Fried Cauliflower£8.95

Mac N Cheese£6.95

Breaded Goat Cheese£6.95

Sides

Old Bay Seasoned French Fries£3.50

Sweet Potato Fries

Iceberg Wedge, Blue Cheese Dressing & Bacon Bits

Dirty Rice£3.95

Broccoli

House salad

Onion Rings

Coleslaw

Nibbles

Warm Baked Sourdough£3.25

Marinated Olives£3.95

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