Naisla Kitchen & Cocktails

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

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   Joan VIP

   Hawaii36 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   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 1 day ago

   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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   Tony VIP

   Hawaii7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   The japanese and italian fusion experience was fantastic. I live in Tokyo and no place there I have experienced in this genre comes close
   

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   Mallory

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Phenominal food. Not what we expected but exceeded expectations. Very good food. Great service. All around great. Booked a second time during our vacation!
   

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   Vickie

   San Francisco27 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Service was having a bad night - (1) beer had to be ordered multiple times before one was available (2) wine didn't arrive in a timely fashion and we had to request it once the meals arrived, and (3) no spoon was provided with the ramen. That said, the food was outstanding! We were seated on the patio so the noise level was not bad. In the main dining room, the noise level is so vibrant that you cannot hear each other speak. Something should be done to reduce the noise level.
   

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   Carole

   Palm Springs3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

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

   Yaaas! Minimal menu that is unique and terrific. Try as many appetizers as you can. Loved salmon krispies and depth of flavor on scallops. Lobster pasta rich and sweet, my husband raved about short ribs. Wish you had a place on Big Island.
   

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   Larry

   Greater Boston14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 29, 2025

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

   What a delightfully wonderful dinner we had at Naisla Kitchen. Isabelle, our server, was delightful, helpful and very friendly. She took care of us by answering all of our questions and was happy to ring up separate bills for each couple in our party of 4. The appetizers were delicious and creative, and the entrees tasted wonderful as well. We had wonderful wines with our meal and we felt this was likely the best meal we'd had in our week on Kauai. When we return Naisla Kitchen will be at the top of our list of places to make a return visit.
   

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   Bob

   San Francisco9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

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

   Good food, friendly and welcoming staff, nice bar. We would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone that wants a nice atmosphere and great food.
   

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   Kim

   San Francisco11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

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

   We come here quite a lot from Koloa & always enjoy our experience ! The tuna carpaccio cannot be missed or the bacon scallop starter! We sit in Brock’s station as often as we can! He’s very personable and helpful with our food & drink selections! Love this place!! A+++
   

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    Brenda VIP

    Palm Springs11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

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

    Sat at the bar at Naisla Kitchen & Cocktails recently- we had excellent service from Jennifer the bartender. The spicy margarita was just that, but also very flavorful. We had the arancini as a starter and the flavors didn’t disappoint, although we expected more than one arancini on the plate. We opted to share the short rib and risotto and it was seriously the best risotto we’ve ever had. Topped of the meal with an equally delicious tiramisu. Kudos to the chef, bartender and wait staff at Naisla. We’ll be back!
    

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