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Southern restaurant, Japanese Influence - Enso, Louisville, KY

Enso

4.8 (298)
$50 and over
Southern
1758 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Lawrence Weeks
  • 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

What 298 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Innovative

  • Central Kentucky

    Healthy

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Central Kentucky

    Lively

  • Louisville

    Innovative

  • Louisville

    Healthy

  • Louisville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Louisville

    Good for special occasions

  • Louisville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Enso in Louisville offers an "amazing experience" with creative dishes that blend Southern and Japanese cuisine. The "exceptional" service and vibrant atmosphere enhance the dining experience. Highlights include the hamachi crudo and sesame broccolini. While some service issues were noted, the staff's attentiveness and delicious food make it a "go-to" spot.

298 Reviews
  1. Rod VIP

    Louisville78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Enso. Our server, Taylor, was excellent guiding us through the menu. The food is designed for sharing. We ordered two skewers (chicken thigh and lamb meat balls) and shared the Cajun ramen (homemade ramen noodles). All the food was excellent as were the cocktails. We will be back.

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  2. Joan VIP

    Louisville18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic server Alex assisted us through a intriguing menu. The fusion of Japanese and southern cuisine made for excellent options. The ramen , duck dipping noodles and tuna nachos were all wonderful experiences .

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  3. michael

    Louisville5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal. One of the most unique we’ve had in quite some time.

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  4. Leigh VIP

    Indiana25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited for the first time on Thurby when there was a guest chef. We really enjoyed the unique menu that night but can not speak to the regular menu. Service started strong but got a bit slower and the place became pretty loud as the Thurby crowd showed up. We plan to go back on a normal night to check it out again.

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  5. Colleen

    Baltimore2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Although the choices were limited the food was very good.

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  6. cerigwyn VIP

    Seattle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal and will absolutely be coming back again! The moment we walked in we were greeted by an incredibly kind team who made us feel welcomed! Each person we interacted with cared about our experience and the quality of the food and drinks, while inviting us to sit a while and savor the time. Taylor, our server, knew the menu inside and out and was happy to share recommendations, answer our questions and laugh with us throughout the night. From the lagniappe we were presented with at the beginning to the sake that tasted like a creamsicle at the end, it was clear that each person (front and back of the house) cared about the quality and experience of every person in the room. Thanks for an amazing, memorable meal and an incredibly fun evening! See you soon.

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  7. Arthur

    Louisville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone RUN DONT WALK TO ENSO! Seriously Chef Weeks and is staff came back from the fire 6 months later better than ever. The menu finally feels really cohesive and everything is delicious! Go with your parter or friends and enjoy the experience. You won’t regret it trust me. Price is a little high for some of it but super worth it for the quality of food!

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  8. Lisa

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved every single bite we had. Supremely taken care of by our server. So special.

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  9. Emma

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enso is the perfect date spot if you're tired of the same 2 or 3 cuisines. The southern-asian fusion menu is a hit and has been since they opened. I'm so glad to see them open and thriving again. When we went, it was packed! A bit loud, but I was just happy that everyone was so excited to be there. The restaurant even accommodated a reservation request for which table we wanted. Super attentive staff and very friendly. There were a couple moments where we waited a little long for service, but that's to be expected for a brand new staff group. The dinner ended up being less than $200 for two. We ate plenty, took home leftovers, and had 4 drinks between us. I would say that value is wonderful!! If you're at all intimidated by the menu, the staff is happy to walk you through everything. I recommend this restaurant to everyone I can - it's that good!

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  10. Amanda

    Louisville11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a Louisville experience not to miss. Start to finish, this meal was the best I’ve had in Louisville in some time. Each dish was a uniquely tasteful.

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  3. Central Kentucky
  4. Louisville
  5. Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Enso

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
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