Naisla Kitchen & Cocktails

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   Michael

   Grand Rapids

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined today

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

   Hands down the best food we had in the island and we ate at much more expensive places.
   

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   Anela

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The proteins are done exceptionally well. The flavors are on point and I look forward to trying more dishes.
   

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   Elizabeth

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   They didn't honor my OpenTable reservation for a table. I don't think this place is the best value.
   

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   Kyle

   Seattle

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2024

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

   Wasn’t terribly hungry upon the stress of my travel day, but the server hooked me up with two small plates of things he thought I’d like. One was a salad, that was so ridiculously decadent I can’t quite explain it, and the other was buttered scallops laid upon two little potato pillows. It was delicious and just the right amount of food. I’d definitely return if I wasn’t so keen on trying all the other things that keep catching my eye on this island. Treat yourself, come enjoy a meal with friends, loved ones, or even by yourself, like I did.
   

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   Curtis

   VIP

   San Diego

   124 reviews

   5.0

   124 reviews

   Dined on December 16, 2024

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

   Sunday was the last night of our trip to Kauai and it was difficult to get Ubers to take us very far from Kapaa for dinner. We read about the interesting Japanese/Italian fusion at Naisla's and decided to give it a try. The outside is a bit unassuming, however, when you walk in it is just a really cool place. We had dinner at the bar and Stephanie was our bartender/server. She was engaging, very well informed about the menu and her service & attitude made the night really nice for us. Their were two appetizer specials - a cucumber salad that had an amazing umami and the wagyu hot rock with salted egg yolk and a wonderful Asian sauce for the dipping - this was nothing short of stellar. My wife had the Miso Carbonara and I had the Fettucine Pomodoro (very 'cheffy' idea to marinate the meatballs in ginger/soy braise) - we both loved our dishes. From all the restaurants we tried while in Kauai, Naisla's is at the top of our list to recommend to friends visiting the island and for a return visit ourselves. Thank you Stephanie and chef for a great evening.
   

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   Charlotte

   VIP

   Phoenix

   12 reviews

   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on December 12, 2024

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

   Loud techbeat music and missing skills of majority of wait staff spoiled what should have been a lovely experience. Food didn’t quite live up to its rave reviews. Sadly disappointing overall.
   

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   Roxanne

   VIP

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on December 9, 2024

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

   The restaurant is consistent and fabulous. We love it every time we go there the staff is superb and every single meal is delicious.
   

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   Debbie

   Vancouver

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 30, 2024

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

   Great dinner. Food, service, atmosphere all made for a relaxed and enjoyable meal.
   

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   Rick

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 28, 2024

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

   The lobster black inked linguine is heavenly. Didn’t like the remade ramen. Great service and ambience. A place to go.
   

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    Winston

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

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

    Food was amazing and drinks were great! The serving size in the short rib was a bit small as well as the scallop appetizer
    

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