Naisla Kitchen & Cocktails

Review summary

1. C

   Curtis

   VIP

   San Diego

   124 reviews

   5.0

   124 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   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.
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
2. C

   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.
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
3. R

   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.
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
4. D

   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.
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
5. R

   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.
   

   • 

   Is this helpful?

   Report
6. W

   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
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
7. P

   Patricia

   Hawaii

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 24, 2024

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

   Too cold!! Loved the good and service. Thank you. Too loud. Otherwise great!
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

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

   Our meal and drinks were amazing! The service was excellent! This was our second visit as we visited last year when we were on the island. Looking forward to our next visit. Btw.. the water scallops with the truffle mashed potatoes are heavenly.
   

   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 

   Is this helpful?

   Report
9. C

   Craig

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 17, 2024

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

   Everything I'd expected from yelp reviews I can wait to try the Prime Rib. Brick was great waiter
   

   Is this helpful?

   Report
10. J

    Jack

    Minneapolis

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

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

    Incredible service from the hostess to the wait staff to the bus boy. We got wonderful recommendations for appetizers and they didn’t disappoint. Our entrees and wine were wonderful. A delightful explosion of flavors and textures. Fusion cuisine done right! We will definitely go back.
    

    Is this helpful?

    Report