Excellent meal and great, friendly service! Really enjoyed my Hot Mess brunch dish and my guests all enjoyed their meals as well.

A little delayed with my review. Food and service were good, the atmosphere is a little off due to the open counter to the kitchen. Make you feel like you should go to the counter to order (don't worry, you don't). read more

Quite tasty! Good service and vibes. Although for what we paid, it wasn't a whole ton of salmon.

Bistro Nota is a must try if you love creative food and a unique dinning experience. The old store feel is still inviting and quaint. The staff is outstandingly friendly and service oriented. It's kinda fun to watch the team prepare the food while you enjoy the excellent wines and appetizers. On this occasion they hosted a large group celebrating a birthday. The team did an excellent job at welcoming the group and making us feel comfortable. We are at pace that allowed us to enjoy the fellowship, food and atmosphere. Here are my takes on several items: -French Onion Soup: the BEST I have ever had! The three large croutons were a bit crispy but nicely baked and seasoned. There was enough blocks to break and enjoy during the whole bowl. The mozzarella cheese was smooth and thick and flavorful. It nicely was melted across the bowl. The broth was rich and had a strong beef taste. Moderate amount of onions that were perfectly cooked to a limp texture. -Beef Stroganoff: absolutely the BEST I have ever had. The beef was tender and in small pieces. It was easy to if needed and a had a rich, deep beef flavor. The noddles were perfectly cooked to be tender but a bit of firmness. The beef sauce was outstanding as it was creamy and melted in you mouth! Simply irresistible!! -Macaroni and Cheese: this was a nice dish. The noodles were firm enough to jab with a fork but struggle a bit. The sauce was creamy but very light. You got a mild non cheddar cheese flavor here. read more

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Amazing takeout! In town for a soccer tournament and needed real food after team pizza. Ordered petite tenderloin, short ribs, and a blondie everything was delicious and ready fast. Friendly staff and cute spot. Would definitely return! read more

Bistro Nota - French Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

One of the best restaurants in Fort Wayne. We came here for dinner while visiting from Indy one weekend. Very cozy, wonderful service, and amazing food. We ordered the Bistro mac n Cheese, the Bistro Salad, and the Beef Teres Major. Way too much food for us, but we couldn't help ourselves. The salad was simple and we maybe could have skipped this dish if we needed to pass up on any specific dish. Our favorite was the beef, it was cooked perfectly, melt in your mouth. The mac n cheese was amazing, but very filling. We can't wait to come back! read more

Bistro Nota - Bistro Mac n Cheese - French Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Second time at Bistro Nota and it did not disappoint. Fried morels with demi, the Bistro Nota salad (buttermilk dressing is awesome), and short ribs on polenta all expertly prepared and homey. The short ribs were tender and the polenta creamy; roasted carrots were surprisingly tender and flavorful. The wine is reasonably priced, the space cozy but industrial, and service outstanding. Highly recommended! read more

Food is delicious and the environment is cute and industrial at the same time. It was a tad cold inside but I had a sweater on so it's ok.

We visited here for what we had planned as a light lunch - about 1 pm on a Saturday. The atmosphere is open with a strong industrial vibe. The ceilings are very high and the walls are covered with corrugated metal. We were the only customers so not sure what the noise level would be when busy. The menu was very limited - maybe6 - 8 or so choices. My husband had the bagel San dads w I ch of the day - bacon, egg, cheese and scallion aioli which he said was good. I had the "Hot Mess" which is a mix of chopped vegetables, potatoes and sausage topped by an egg. I got the hot sauce on the side which was fortunate as it is very hot. The food itself was pretty spicy - not overwhelming I no but spicy. Try he portion was huge. I took it home and will get 2-3 more meals from the leftovers. It was very unusual.but good. We will go here again but in the evening so that they have a more complete menu. Overall, a good experience. read more

Loved the new Landing area in Ft. Wayne! We enjoyed a delicious light dinner at Bistro Nota on a recent rainy Saturday night. The menu looked fabulous overall but as we weren't super hungry from all the apps we had enjoyed earlier in the night we settled on splitting a few small plates. The Lowcountry shrimp was heavenly. Tender shrimp, bacon, roasted poblanos and sinfully rich polenta. So good. We paired that with the Pan et Fromage. Fresh bread served with a roasted pepper cheese dip. Yum. We finished the night with a slice of the Sugar Cream Tart. It had a slight lemon flavor and was quite rich but not sweet. Lovely. I'd like to come back and try a full dinner here - the food headed to other tables looked amazing. Service was friendly and efficient. Great night, read more

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My wife and I are fans of Bistro Nota and have followed the career of its excellent chef, Aaron Butts, from his time at Joseph Decuis in the early 2000s, where his cooking put helped put that restaurant on the fine dining map. His current venture, Bistro Nota, is great, but has a couple of flaws. First, let's talk about what's good. Mainly it's the food, which is uniformly and consistently excellent. Flavors and textures are spot on and portions are generous. The wait staff are well-trained, attentive, personable, and knowledgeable. Decor is basic, but the room is comfortable and the background music is well-chosen and at just the right sound level. The flaws are mainly two. First, the menu never changes. We've been patronizing the restaurant since it opened and are getting little tired of the same offerings. And for a person like myself, who doesn't eat red meat, the selections are even more limited as beef plays a major role on the menu. My conception of a fine dining restaurant (I don't know -- maybe Bistro Nota doesn't see itself as that) is one where you are offered a chance to discover something new at every visit. Bistro Nota doesn't fill that criterion. Second, the dessert menu is abysmal. Typically you have the options of a chocolate chip cookie or a blondie. From time to time the restaurant will offer a "special" dessert (there was a tasty pot de creme a couple of weeks ago), but they never stay around and you have to be pretty lucky to be there when one is offered. For a restaurant with such high quality apps and mains, the limited dessert menu seems like a major flaw. Right now Bistro Nota is very good, really nice, a reasonable option for those looking for some really tasty food. With some attention these two criticisms, Bistro Nota could really elevate itself to something special that would rival anything to be found anywhere in northeast Indiana. read more

This place caught my eye when searching for places to eat while in Ft Wayne for business. I'd almost consider this a hole-in-the-wall place. It doesn't look like anything special from the outside or inside. The food is excellent and the service was friendly. I had the braised short and they were amazing. Paired it with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, also really good. I highly recommend trying this place! read more

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My husband and I have been going to Bistro Nota for years! The menu doesn't change much, so we don't go as often as we used to. The food is pretty good, and service is punctual and accommodating! However, recently I had my first disappointing meal, the salmon with the haricot verts on top. For starters, putting a cold salad on a hot entree is odd. Hot and cold shouldn't be on the same plate, and it didn't work for me!! The salmon was raw and highly seasoned . I had to send the salmon back to cook more. I didn't even eat the beans! Haley is usually our server, but she had the night off. She's always great!!! Her replacement was ok. read more

Food was OK. Not very many options. All the bread was extremely salty, had to cut the tops off. Meet was pretty good. Quiet area downtown which is nice. Service was good too. read more

Bistro Nota - Teres Major and short rib sandwich - French Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Wow great service and very good food. The blonde desert was amazingly devilish. Hayley was a great server and amazing bread read more

Bistro Nota - Wow sweettttty - French Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Nice ambiance with wonderful service. Really enjoyed being able to order small plate. It was very good.

Oh my - WONDERFUL in every way! Very friendly , knowledgeable, and efficient service. DELICIOUS food! Creative decor. Fun to watch the chef from my seat. Highly recommend! read more

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Food is fantastic and good selection of vino. The short ribs over polenta was perfect

Perhaps the best sandwich I have ever enjoyed. Bread was toasted to perfection and the flavors of the short rib, cheese and Dijon mustard made perfect harmony. Beet salad was beautifully presented and again the flavor and texture combinations were so satisfying. read more

A tremendous experience all the way around. Incredible food and service!!! The Beef Teres Major was perfectly rare, the chimichurri fresh, with planty of garlic, and the veggies on the side were crisp outside and tender inside. Totally recommend!! read more

Bistro Nota - Beef Teres Major - French Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Great food! Small menu done but done right. Great place to sit and talk. Friendly and fast staff.

We ate at Bistro Nota for the first time tonight. The Beet Salad was $14. It was red beets, orange supremes and some ground nut topping. It was ok. $14 for a few beets is a little pricey, but considering restaurants charge $12 for some fried Brussels Sprouts, what can one expect? The Pork Osso Bucco came out and tasted like...wait for it...scallops (which they have on special). It literally tasted like scallops, so we sent it back. I ordered Beef Stroganoff, and it consisted of Demi, and old, tough, bland, leftover slices of short rib, no cream to speak of, and tossed like a pasta. it was served with the ends of a VERY salty "focaccia". No comps, just apologies from the server. $125 with tip and a glass of Bordeaux each. The server was great, which is the only saving grace. Never again. read more

Aaron, chef and owner, is the real deal in the food world. The vibe is cozy, artistic yet refined. All of the dishes are fantastic. We recently had the southern special at the saturday brunch with the tarte au sucrw for dessert, both fabulous. read more

Bistro Nota elevates the lunch scene in downtown Fort Wayne. Although I have only tried one entrée so far, there are several more on the menu I look forward to at future visits. There is not street parking available but a public parking garage is across the street on the same block so no worries about having to circle for a spot. Ambiance: Upon arriving, the menu is up on the wall. Each person orders at the counter and pays at the time of ordering. This felt a bit strange to me until I realized that this makes lunches much more convenient than having to sit and wait for a check at the end of a meal. Time savers like that are a big plus in the middle of a work day. You can then get a table either in the main dining room or up a long flight of stairs to a quieter space. A couple of small tables have a window view out to the city. The ambiance is very trendy with gray walls, exposed brick, and black accents; very clean. Tables look like they would be easy to push together for a large group, and a sign at the bottom of the stairs notes that the upstairs can be reserved for private events. Service: Even sitting upstairs, I did not feel ignored at all by the wait staff, who came through regularly to keep tables clean and make sure drinks were filled. My food was delivered to my table quickly, nice and hot. Dishes are beautiful and decorative, leaving the impression that care and love are going into each meal. Food: I had the Braised Short Rib. This was good, but the polenta was the star of the show for me. The creamy polenta was a perfect balance with buttery, salted green beans. The short rib was nice and tender with a delicious sauce and sweet caramelized onions. My only regret is not leaving room for dessert after seeing chocolate torte on the menu. I already want to know when they will be expanding their hours. UPDATED: Panini of the Lost is also excellent. Quality ingredients, perfectly cooked with a nice balanced flavor between the brisket and roasted red peppers. read more

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Relaxed atmosphere with high end flavors and ingredients. We were there for brunch and can't wait to come back for dinner.

It is a a classy little place tucked away near The Landing. The atmosphere was nice. Service was very good. I had the Saute of Pesto Vegetables with Roasted Tomato Risotto. It had a lovely assortment of veggies and the risotto was a nice touch...very uniquely paired vegan and GF dish. Unfortunately I could only eat a couple of bites of each item. It was the saltiest dish I have ever had in my life and the first time I have not been able to eat something because of it being so salty it was inedible. Just from the little bit I had my lips were tingly and mouth felt puffy. Weird, right? It could have been divine though. read more

First time here actually did not know about them. We were headed to one of our fav's saw the brunch menu in the window and we said we doing it. A very happy surprise, nicely styled Bistro, a good choice of craft beer (not the just usuals), lexcellent staff and very good food This will be a regular on our rotation from now on. read more

Bistro Nota - Resturant - French Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Absolutely loved this place! Service, food, and drinks were all amazing!! Will definitely come back for another dinner experience and hopefully that time will have room for dessert read more

Bistro Nota - Sauteed Pesto Vegetable + risotto - French Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Perfect place. Food is amazing. Service superb. Ambiance - so comfortable. Might be my new favorite in FW - and that's saying a lot.

Excellent. My wife and I spent an evening here and were very impressed. The beff stroganoff had me licking the plate clean . Definitely give them a try. A premier dinner spot in Fort Wayne. The actual good sh*t big city good. read more

Bistro Nota - Beef stroganoff - French Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

I was really excited to try Bistro Nota for the first time after reading all the great reviews. After my husband and I arrived, we quickly realized how hot it was inside - it must've been 80 degrees! We husband and I ordered the roasted beets and lowcountry shrimp as starters. Both were very good. The shrimp had a ton of flavor. He ordered the Cajun shrimp pasta and I ordered the beef teres major as mains. By the time our meal arrived, we both had little interest in eating because we were sweating our butts off and the last thing that we wanted to do was eat something heavy and spicy. We mentioned something to our server, who kind of brushed it off as being warm in there since it started getting warmer outside. Not sure if the AC was off, broken or something else. Would've liked to order one of the desserts, but by this point, we just wanted out. When we stepped outside, it felt cooler out there than it did inside (and it was 80+ degrees out!). What could've been a really great meal was overshadowed by our extreme discomfort. read more

Based on a friend's FB post about Ft. Wayne's Bistro Nota on Calhoun St right around the corner from all the restaurants at The Landing, Steve and I stopped in for a meal last Saturday night. OH MY....what a treat!! The food was amazing as was the service. It's a fairly limited menu, but you won't be disappointed. Steve is typically not a fan of brussel sprouts because of the sweet glazes, but these were prepared differently and we both LOVED THEM! The short ribs fell off the bone, and the salad was so good we could have made a meal of just it! This place gets overlooked because it's "around the corner" from the Landing. If you stop in and they ask "How did you hear about us?", please tell them Steve and Patty Jones said you HAD TO check them out! read more

6 of us enjoyed a delicious meal! Great service and great food. The menu is smaller than usual, but there are still enough options from which to choose. I still had a hard time choosing. We all agreed that each of our meals were delicious. read more

Only recently have I heard about this restaurant and it did not disappoint! It's a little unassuming restaurant on the outside but very homey and nice inside. I love how the kitchen is open. Our waitress was cheerful and extremely helpful. From the appetizer to wine list and main dishes everything was beyond perfect! I'm looking forward to coming back very soon. read more

I was here on May 25th with my friends. One of them asked for a slice of toasted bread to have with their meal, and he was told by our waitress that they could not do that for him. This was for brunch mind you. What brunch place doesn't serve toasted bread? That is completely absurd. Also our waitress was not really attentive even though we were one of two parties present in the establishment. I cannot recommend Bistro Nota because of this unfortunately. read more

Delicious brunch at Bistro Nota today! They're back with Saturday brunch and it did not disappoint. They offer a few brunch-only items like the sweet potato hash (pictured). The blueberry coffee cake was delicious Friendly and attentive service. Interior is cozy, warm, and laid back. read more

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Our server, Brett, was great. We went for brunch, which was so good, beyond our expectations! We couldn't help but go back for dinner. All the food was cooked just right and seasoned perfectly. We can't wait to go back and try some more items read more

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This is the best food in Fort Wayne. In a city where overpriced and overrated restaurants unfortunately dominate. Bistro Nora delivers every time. Brunch, dinner, whatever. Incredible. read more

My husband and I went to Bistro Nota a couple of weeks ago on a cold rainy Friday night. We went because one of the owners/chefs is Jake - formerly of Chop's Wine Bar (when it was at it's best). As is Jake's forte, the the food was fabulous! We tried several different things. We ordered a bottle of the "house" red wine from their varied wine list. It was a great wine, far superior to what I expected from anyone's house wine! The Pain et Fromage was delicious-Homemade Sliced Rosemary & Sea Salt Focaccia served with Roasted Pepper Cheese Dip. For dinner we tried their delicious Bistro Mac & Cheese - for an "a la carte" item it was a large portion. We ordered Low country Shrimp (GF) from the "small plates" portion of the menu - my husband doesn't eat pork so they graciously omitted the bacon. We ordered Beef Teres Major entree -Petite Shoulder Tenderloin, Roasted Garlic Marinated, Potato Veloute, Sofrito with Grilled Focaccia. We would order everything again! The staff is engaging, congenial & professional. The atmosphere is comfortable, urban, slightly Industrial. We will go back to Bistro Nota again and again !!! read more

Preface: I live to eat, and one of my favorite things about FW is our food scene. We came here for my birthday, and I was truly blown away by how delicious and flavorful our food was. Having just been in NOLA a few months prior, their creole seasoning was on par with anything we had down South. The menu was creative, and every single item we ordered was noteworthy. The salad was superb, the low country shrimp gorgeous.... Beef tenderloin and creole pasta were also both phenomenal. To top it off, the house made bread was also A+. If I only had one suggestion, which isn't a critique because our service was WONDERFUL, attentive, and friendly, but it helps to do some basic wine service training with servers. I worked in fine dining, and it can really give your server the confidence to know what they're selling and impress a table. To be fair, their wine list is extremely reasonably priced and well chosen, so it's not fair to expect a Somm level experience, but presentation is important for people that love food and wine. I will be recommending this restaurant to all visitors and will be taking any guests here. 10/10 read more