Enso

Name: Enso
Address: 1758 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY, United States, 40206
Telephone: (502) 384-7931
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (329)

$50 and over

Southern

1758 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

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2 people

Jun 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
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
(502) 384-7931
Website
http://ensolouisville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Lawrence Weeks

Location
1758 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
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

Experiences

~BACCHANALIA~
$100.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 13, 2025 only
2:00 PM
ensō featuring FIELD RECORDINGS. brings you ~BACCHANALIA~ an outdoor mingle and drink affair with wines from Field Recordings., one of Chef's favorite wineries, paired perfectly with a fabulous all-you-can-eat and responsibly drink feast of oysters, a sensational shrimp boil and more. Sunday, July 13th from 2-7 PM, rain or shine, the good times will flow! $100 per person, tax + gratuity included. Don't miss out on this unforgettable patio party – reserve now! This is a 21+ event.

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What 329 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Kentucky
Innovative
Central Kentucky
Healthy
Central Kentucky
Great for outdoor dining
Louisville
Innovative
Louisville
Healthy
Louisville
Hot spot
Louisville
Great for outdoor dining
Louisville
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Enso is a standout dining destination with "absolutely great service," blending Southern and Japanese flavors in a "unique and elevated dining experience." Guests rave about the "beautifully presented" dishes like Tex Mex Tuna Nachos and ginger salad. The ambiance is "stunning," creating an "amazing experience" worth revisiting.

329 Reviews

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James
Central Kentucky7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really felt taken care of. And three of the items we ordered were spectacular.
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Jill VIP
Chicago / Illinois14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique and delicious dining experience. Fabulous service and cocktails were outstanding!
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Jake VIP
Las Vegas11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner. Will go again for sure. Unique foods and great cocktails
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Claire
Central Kentucky1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alex took great care of us, was so kind, attentive, and personable! Our cocktails took a little while to come out, but they were worth the wait. I am still thinking about the Kiwa Garden Martini. The lamb meatball skewers were even better than we remembered and we also tried the Andouille sausage skewers thanks to Alex’s recommendation – those will now be craved for months. The two of us nearly ate the massive bowl of shishito peppers as well! The star of the dinner for us were the Tex Mex Tuna Nachos. I cannot even describe the absolute party in my mouth. I think this is one of my favorite restaurants in Louisville right now. Thanks to the whole team at Ensō for a delicious meal and lovely environment!
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Stephanie
Central Kentucky13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Enso. WOW absolutely great service (THANK YOU GABRIELA), food and cocktails. Loved the Asian Southern twist on the menu items. We had the ginger salad (plan to share as it is huge for 1), the shishito peppers, and we shared the special which was the blue crab noodles. Unbelievable. We also sat at the bar/chefs table and had great conversations with Chef Matt to learn all about this amazing restaurant and menu items. I cannot wait to go back again!!
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Alison
New Orleans / Louisiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated my birthday at Enso, and it was everything we hoped for and more. From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, attentive, and genuine — the kind of care that makes you feel like you’re being hosted rather than just served. The food? Absolutely incredible. Every dish was thoughtful, beautifully plated, and bursting with flavor. You can tell the team at Enso is doing something really special — not just with the menu, but with the entire experience. If you’re looking for a place to celebrate or just enjoy a memorable night out, I can’t recommend Enso enough. Grateful for such a beautiful evening!
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Emme
Cincinnati / Dayton4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved coming here with a group! It was mainly small dishes that were meant for sharing, and with 6 people we were able to try a wide variety of their menu. Everything was very good, the service was great, and the inside is gorgeous. It was a bit loud, but overall we highly enjoyed Enso!
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Greg VIP
Indiana17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Enso exceeded our expectations. This place was one of the best meals we ever had. We can’t recommend it enough. We ordered 5 dishes and they were all amazing. The service and atmosphere were perfect. We will be back soon!
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jason
Central Kentucky2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Total excellent experience. Food and service was phenomenal. Highly recommend.
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Mary
Philadelphia County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
so delicious - full of flavor. Gabriella our server was terrific. and the space is beautiful. I will be back!
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Enso is rated 4.8 stars by 329 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
http://ensolouisville.com/
Phone number
(502) 384-7931

Enso

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~BACCHANALIA~

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