Naisla Kitchen & Cocktails

Naisla Kitchen & Cocktails reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Marina

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best food in Kauai so far!! Excellent service by Brock.
   

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   Larry VIP

   Sacramento90 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great service, food, and cocktails at this hidden gem. Well worth a visit
   

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   Edward

   San Francisco8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful evening just the two of us. Perfect martinis, delicious Kauai Ramen and Pomodoro with meat balls. The staff is charming and the decor is lovely. This is our second visit and we will return.
   

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   Kiley

   Hawaii1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is hands down the best dinner I have had on this island. Everything we tried was phenomenal from the drinks to the appetizers and the entrees. 10 out of 10 . Could not recommend it enough.
   

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   Sheryl

   San Francisco52 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Naisla was a delight! We were seated immediately and the hostess and server were professional, warm and engaging. The menu is refreshingly simple but unique and compelling. I had the Jidori chicken and hubby had the braised short ribs. Both were outstanding. During our 10-day trip to Hawaii, it rated number 1 for dinner! A nice plus is that they allow you to BYOB for a fairly steep corkage fee, $25. But that's fine with us as we like to have our own wine. Wines by the glass are quite respectable and tasty. It is a pretty venue, although not exactly the best view (go for the food), and the bench style seating at our table was somewhat uncomfortable. I would probably choose a traditional table the next time. Just minor nit picks though. All in all, a total win and we highly recommend Naisla!
   

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   Karen

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Incredible menu options. Fun ambiance and the service is spot on.
   

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   Amelia

   San Francisco29 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I always eat here when I am on Kauai. The chefs are incredible. The bartenders are experts. The weight staff is knowledgeable and the food is delicious and beautifully presented
   

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   Marilyn

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love everything about this restaurant. The staff is always warm and so happy to serve you. The food is outstanding and the drinks are just plain fun! We have a lovely experience every time.
   

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   Joan VIP

   Hawaii37 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I went to Naisla twice first when they opened and then awhile later. The food was plated beautifully but the flavors were just mediocre really. I was very unimpressed and had no plan to return. Then friends recently raved about a meal they had there and so another friend and I went tonight. It was a delicious meal. The menu is much more interesting, still plated beautifully but most importantly everything we ate was excellent. I had the scallop appetizer and the lobster over squid pasta. I could have licked the plate for the last bit of sauce from the pasta but i controlled myself. It upsets people when I lick the plate in a nice restaurant. Seems absurd to me. My friend had the smashed cucumber salad in which the small pieces of cucumber were smashed enough to take on the delicious and spicy marinade but still held their shape and texture. baby arare was in there to give a tiny little crunch to the spicy concoction. She had the marinara pasta with meatballs and she even liked the meatballs - which often don’t deliver for one reason or another. The price has gone up at least 30-40%. A glass of prosecco was $17 which I thought rather high. My meal came to 91 without tip and hers I think was 57 without tip. But prices are much higher now certainly here on Kauai! Brock our waiter was friendly, attentive and helpful without being intrusive. The rest of the staff brought in dishes and attentively took them off the table as we emptied them. I will definitely return.
   

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    Lucia

    Hawaii15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    We were delighted with the amazing food and outstanding service we received at Naisla. The menu have so many great options that it was hard to choose. We finally decided on the Fettuccine with Meatballs and the Short Ribs which we shared. Both were delicious. Our waitress, Steph, made sure everything was to our liking. She engaged us in conversation while we waited for our entree. We will definitely be back!
    

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