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Southern restaurant, Japanese Influence - Enso, Louisville, KY

Enso

4.7
4.7
293 Reviews
$50 and over
Southern
1758 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

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2 people
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10:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
A Southern restaurant using Japanese technique and style to connect the parallels in culture between Japan and the American South. All service is a la carte and come out as they are prepared to insure they are served at their peak. Share the table with family and friends. We are honored to welcome all guests.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Japanese, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Lawrence Weeks
  • Neighborhood
    Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
  • Cross street
    Frankfort & Pope St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 293 people are saying

Enso reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Enso in Louisville offers an "amazing experience" with creative dishes that blend Southern and Japanese cuisine. The "exceptional" service and vibrant atmosphere enhance the dining experience. Highlights include the hamachi crudo and sesame broccolini. While some service issues were noted, the staff's attentiveness and delicious food make it a "go-to" spot.
293 Reviews
  1. Colleen

    Baltimore2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Although the choices were limited the food was very good.

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  2. cerigwyn VIP

    Seattle4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal and will absolutely be coming back again! The moment we walked in we were greeted by an incredibly kind team who made us feel welcomed! Each person we interacted with cared about our experience and the quality of the food and drinks, while inviting us to sit a while and savor the time. Taylor, our server, knew the menu inside and out and was happy to share recommendations, answer our questions and laugh with us throughout the night. From the lagniappe we were presented with at the beginning to the sake that tasted like a creamsicle at the end, it was clear that each person (front and back of the house) cared about the quality and experience of every person in the room. Thanks for an amazing, memorable meal and an incredibly fun evening! See you soon.

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  3. Arthur

    Louisville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone RUN DONT WALK TO ENSO! Seriously Chef Weeks and is staff came back from the fire 6 months later better than ever. The menu finally feels really cohesive and everything is delicious! Go with your parter or friends and enjoy the experience. You won’t regret it trust me. Price is a little high for some of it but super worth it for the quality of food!

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  4. Emma

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enso is the perfect date spot if you're tired of the same 2 or 3 cuisines. The southern-asian fusion menu is a hit and has been since they opened. I'm so glad to see them open and thriving again. When we went, it was packed! A bit loud, but I was just happy that everyone was so excited to be there. The restaurant even accommodated a reservation request for which table we wanted. Super attentive staff and very friendly. There were a couple moments where we waited a little long for service, but that's to be expected for a brand new staff group. The dinner ended up being less than $200 for two. We ate plenty, took home leftovers, and had 4 drinks between us. I would say that value is wonderful!! If you're at all intimidated by the menu, the staff is happy to walk you through everything. I recommend this restaurant to everyone I can - it's that good!

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  5. Lisa

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved every single bite we had. Supremely taken care of by our server. So special.

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  6. Amanda

    Louisville11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a Louisville experience not to miss. Start to finish, this meal was the best I’ve had in Louisville in some time. Each dish was a uniquely tasteful.

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  7. Alisha

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an amazing experience! Highly recommend visiting if you are in Louisville!

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  8. Marjorie

    Louisville20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our guests had food allergies and the chef made excellent recommendations for her. Delicious food and great service

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  9. Alex

    Coastal Georgia2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was a bit slow and disjointed. We received our first dish before our bottle of sake arrived. Server seemed overwhelmed. The catfish and spaghetti people have been raving about was OK but was flat/one note flavor-wise. The blackened tuna belly special was way overcooked for my preferences. We didn’t comment about any of this as I don’t think our server was capable of handling any more on his side of managing things. Plain clothes employees that had delivered food to us earlier in the evening were sitting at the bar chatting. Yaki soba with mushrooms was great.

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  10. Kristin

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food and service. Hard to carry a conversation due to noise level indoors.

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Enso is rated 4.7 stars by 293 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Central Kentucky
  4. Louisville
  5. Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

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Booked 7 times today
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1758 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Frankfort & Pope St.
  • Neighborhood
    Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Japanese, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lawrence Weeks
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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