One of our favorite restaurants in town. Service and food is good every visit. If you like soup, you must try their soup of the day, even if it sounds odd or an unlikely combo. On our last visit, the special was a sausage, kale, curry, coconut (I think) soup and it was so delicious. We often have their soup specials and they are unique and delicious every time we go. read more

Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar - Wisedog - Burgers Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

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Lovely place .. modern and minimalistic. The staff was a little alouf but efficient. The reviews were so good that I was expecting much better than we had. The brisket eggrolls were boring .. literally brisket, deep fried with BBQ sauce. The steak was unseasoned and served room temp (notice even the butter placed on top did not melt). I specifically asked if the grilled hamberry sandwich was actually grilled.. waiter stated Yes. Well no.. it was pieces of toast with the insides placed between. The cheese was not even melted. Thr saving grace were the mash potatoes and homemade chips .. super flavorful!!! read more

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I really really like it here! It's not very big. Our group of 5 had a reservation, and we were sat a high top which was a surprise but luckily nobody in our group minded. Our waiter was super friendly, but also slow. The truffle fries were delightful. The Goat Cheese balls were way too big with not nearly enough breading to cheese. Tasty, but hard to eat and really just giant orbs of cheese. Entrees were lovely, and well priced. The pesto pasta came with a HUGE piece of burrata which was delicious. Get the butter cake. Beignets were mid, but the cake was perfection. read more

I ordered the Tuscan Walleye for dinner and the flavor was great! The price and quality of food is great in a town the size of Mankato. I would like to try more of the menu! My only nitpick with the dish is that the carrot puree seemed too oily but otherwise great! The drink menu is extensive and you can easily find something to enjoy and a reasonable price. Service was fast and friendly. You can make it in and out in under an hour if you prefer. Ambiance is ok. It is too bright and sterile to match the "main" dinner menu. Maybe they could turn the lights down a bit in the evenings, especially with all the Christmas lights in the windows. read more

Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar - Tuscan Walleye - Burgers Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

First- greeted by the hostess " very sweet and "welcoming " " Anika" super attentive, made sure we were shaded properly ..., attentive, great service , knowledgeable all around. She made our visit! Ambiance, inside looked crisp and clean- like Scandinavian clean, (?) not busy with "stuff". Ya know ? We chose outside. No cars driving through with their petrol blowing in your face it really was enjoyable sitting outside. Gochujang Pork belly was like eating door stoppers ( i gotta be honest) except for two pieces - wouldn't recommend you getting that UNLESS your guaranteed tender belly fat. Crab cakes delicious- Sandwiches delicious very generous but hard to eat on such small plates! Its not pretty . All in all if service is GREAT -its the service experience that makes it a memorably good experience. Wishing all at Nolabelle a successful 2026 read more

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The food was good and the service was excellent. Charming location on Front Street in central Mankato

Service was quick and friendly. Stopped for breakfast. Peach preserves were delicious. Bacon was over cooked, potato fritter is not my preferred way for breakfast potatoes - it's just a smashed potato, and orange juice is over-priced and taste like cheap OJ you buy at the store. read more

This was genuinely one of the best meals i've ever had. We had the blackened salmon, hilltop cocktail, steak and fries, and butter cake. the hilltop cocktail was super good and got me a nice buzz! the steak and fries were yummy and cooked well! but the salmon...oh that salmon. It's a perfectly cooked and seasoned salmon on a bed of perfectly cooked gnocchi and crisp flavorful asparagus on a bed of the greatest red sauce i've ever had. Garlicky! Tomatoey! Peppery! Perfection! I quite literally licked the plate clean. And the butter cake my goodness! It's sweet but not overwhelmingly so. Melt-in-your-mouth gooey goodness with a crispy crust with strawberry whipped cream and macerated strawberry slices. ADDICTIVE. I really could eat myself to death here. And the staff was so so nice!! The vibes were perfect. It just was all around a fantastic experience, and even though i live about 10 hours away, i am considering coming back out just for this place. i'm putting this meal up with my Gordon Ramsey meal i had in vegas. Seriously can't recommend enough. read more

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Lovely place in the old town of Mankato. Glad to make the reservation as it seems to be a busy night here. First time being here and this place feels very young and modern. We are visiting Mankato for the first time and chose this restaurant due to its menu. There is a nice selection of burgers, sandwiches, and main courses. We ordered several main dishes and they were all quite delish. Out of all we ordered, I personally rank the following #1 Chicken Leg - I like the spiciness in the sauce. Wish it was a bit more kick for me since I like spices. It also came with broccolini which is my fav. #2 Porkchop - I was surprised that it comes with rice. The pork chop came a little dry for me but I still like it overall. I wish there was more sauce so the rice could be more flavorful. #3 Walleye - this one was okay, I think the flavor is more plain. The charcuterie board is very yummy. All items on the dish are well balanced. The truffle chips are amazing. Sizable portion tho. read more

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If you're looking for a slightly upscale restaurant in Mankato, it's an excellent choice. I've eaten both lunch and dinner here and the food was excellent as were the cocktails. I absolutely loved the shishito pepper appetizer. The buttered walleye was good, though almost too rich. My biggest disappointment was there are few vegetarian and at the time no vegan options for main course read more

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Do we live in Mankato, no. But driving to brunch will always be a thing in this household. We drove out to Mankato to check out this brunch spot that has been getting rave reviews and I am so glad we stopped in. With an intimate setting with clean lines and an open kitchen plan, the food really just set the experience to a five out of five. I got their lemon, ricotta pancakes, and they were to die for. They were fluffy with a hint of acidity from the lemon and just melted in your mouth. Also got a side of their house sausage, which I totally recommend. You can definitely tell that they make those sausages to order. We also indulged in their mimosa flight, and it was really fun to try different combinations of the traditional mimosa in new and interesting ways. read more

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Found this place on our way to Minneopa state park in Mankato. Located probably about 10 mins from the park. It's next to a few other restaurant and stores (downtown Mankato area). Street parking but there is plenty especially on a Saturday. They do have patio available but we opted for high top. Brussels sprouts- sauté with bacon and it was actually very tasty. One of the recommended high seller appetizers and it was great. Burnt pork tip- not a dish I was interested in. If you like pork belly this may be the dish for you... maybe We got sandwiches I think peach + bacon and the cubano. Decided to get the fries and salad upgrade. Fries was crispy and good. Salad was so good! Loved it. I wouldn't mind getting a full salad order next time and maybe add chicken. Service was great and good came out pretty fast. We came during off lunch hour so it wasn't busy. read more

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Great service and menu! Local produce and other main ingredients! Staff is knowledgeable and very friendly Ham and avocado on toast highly recommended read more

Friend took me for the first time. The menu was good. Food very good. Nice employees. Nice atmosphere.. prices weren't bad either.

The hash and biscuits and gravy were awesome. Tone down the gayness and the place would be even better.

We love this place! Excellent ambiance in the downtown district. Great food options on the menu. The house-special Old Fashioned is a must-order. The best appetizer on the menu hands-down is the Burrata Caprese. The service is spot on and energetic. The ability to make reservations ahead of time allows for a spot guaranteed in a space that is sometimes hard to find a table on busy nights. read more

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1/2 pound burger was like a quarter pound or smaller. "top price "and they took it away but didn't offer to make me another or offer something different. was with a big group so I got to sit and watch others eat as I was punished for not likening what they served me. anyway I don't write these ever but I was fuming when I left and thought others should be warned. read more

Read the whole thing: Went here the other weekend and the food and service was fantastic! We live out of state. We drove here for this restaurant today and placed an order to go. And they said "uhm no" "kitchens busy" mind you they didn't put us on hold or anything so I could hear the entire conversation the people were having saying oh my god no way it's too busy or something like that. Not very happy! But we'll still be back for food eventually read more

Great service and menu. The sausage mushroom soup was fabulous. Broccoli fondue appetizer was great. Short rib meal comforting, but lacked flavor. read more

We were in town for a sporting event and used Yelp to lead us to Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar. We were not disappointed! The hostess met us with a great attitude and promptly seated us in the very friendly welcoming restaurant. We ordered a few of their originals that night and raved about the gem we found. The next evening we returned and sat outside and enjoyed some of their sandwiches with the salad option. Would recommend over and over. read more

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This is a great place to dine if you're in Mankato! Good food, good drinks, and great service! On top of that you'll also be supporting a woman owned business! Not only are you eating well but you're also doing good! We tried this while visiting our warehouse provider in Mankato and by happenstance my wife liked the name so we just went there. We were pleasantly surprised by a clean ambiance, good selection of tap beer, and a great lamb burger! We also tried the lasagna soup (yes, there is such a thing but it's not for the weight conscious) and the buffalo wings tacos, all of them tasted great! Seems you can't go wrong on your selections in this place. Definitely worth a try for you adventurous people out there and for me ... definitely coming back! Oh, did I mention their espresso is awesome! Good people and good food! read more

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Date night at Nolabelle Overall this was a fabulous evening out This was nolabelle's soft opening, so we did not expect perfection as this is their time to figure things out and get the kinks worked out. For an appetizer Michael had the pretzel covered goat cheese balls and I had the blueberry chicken tacos. These were both good. What would have made them amazing was a little more seasoning. lf salt and pepper would have been on the table both apps would have been dynamite, Next I had the arugula & apple salad and Michael had the tomato bisque with a grilled cheese dipper My salad was really good. Sadly the grilled cheese was cold, the cheese was no longer melty and the soup was luke warm. It tasted good but I am sure they would have been better if they had been warm. Lastly for an entree Michael had the shrimp and grits and i had the pork schnitzel. The shrimp and grits were seasoned to perfection! The grits were the best I have ever had. The salad and the fries with cheese sauce vith my entree we very good. Fries were crispy and the salad was bright and fresh. The pork cutlet was over cooked, so it was a little tough. Honestly, one of the best meals we have had in mankato and I hope this place makes it. The drinks were good and a decent price. The wait staff was very friendly and very apologetic for the slowness in the dining area. read more

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Best steak I've ever had! Incredible flavor & perfectly cooked! Salad and beignets were also delicious! Highly recommend! read more

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Sunday midafternoon late lunch/early dinner and had a marvelous meal! Top honors went to the Thai Peanut soup that was sweet, hot, with great texture and peanutiness! Great Cobb salad with seasoned chicken, thick cut bacon, avocado and a nice light creamy dressing. My Cubano was amazing with crispy slices of fried/breaded cutlet and melted Brie. The big surprise was the Butter Cake, which was crunchy on the outside and strawberry creamy delicious! A wonderful place worth a visit to Mankato! read more

Gave a four star because we waited an hour for our food. When it finally came it was amazing. Cozy clean and busy. Best to make reservation if more than two people. read more

Ambiance was nice, very modern. Could use some greenery or more art on the walls as the place is clean looking yet nothing to aww about. Service was great and staff was very friendly! We just came from a hike at Minneopa Falls and looking to fuel up again. I got mocktail and both myself and partner agreed this was so bland and could have done a better job for $8 when an alcoholic drink was a couple dollars more. I would highly recommend the Truffle fries! The garlic aioli definitely makes it I ordered the Burrata - Caprese which was okay and my partner got the Peach + Bacon Grilled Cheese. This sandwich surprised us both with great flavors! Wish they would put more in the sandwich itself as it was pretty thin but definitely was yummy with the peaches and bacon Overall I would say it was a pretty good restaurant with a modern atmosphere. Good prices and nice selection on their menu. Check it out for yourself and let me know your thoughts! read more

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Always good food. Probably the best in Mankato. Staff are always friendly and efficient.

Cocktails are out of this world! Bartender was friendly and attentive. Food was delicious- we sampled: Brussels, beef eggrolls and the buffalo chicken tacos. So yummy! read more

Great spot for a Sunday morning breakfast. Food was excellent, service was excellent, atmosphere was excellent. Would go back if I'm ever in Mankato again. read more

Our Server was a rock star. She served us outside. When it rained... she brought us in. Very conversational and covered the whole restaurant. I brought a lady friend and we split a bunch of things. Vegetarian this go round as that's gaining in popularity. 1. Peanut Maafe 2. Frites. 3. Black Bean Burger. 4. Apple & Arugula Salad 5. Candied Butternut Squash read more

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This is supposed to be the #1 spot in Mankato so I had to test them out. First, the restaurant is well put together. A great spot for date night and special occasions. Second, the service is excellent. Attentive and friendly. Finally, regarding the food, you can tell right away that someone took the time to prepare the meals fresh. Everything was seasoned well. Even though the banh mi sandwich isn't authentic, it was still an above average meal. The house chips were addictive. This place is legit. read more

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Had one of the best meals of my life (so far). It was a hard choice. So many things sounded good on the menu. But I choose the Walleye on farrow and carrot purée. It was so flavorful and full of depth. I savored every bite. I have to say we also started with the broccoli appetizer. I was amazing. Very cheesy and I loved the roasted broccoli. I highly recommend eating here when in Mankato. read more

This is a solid place for Mankato, real food made with thought and soul. We were a party of 6 and on the whole enjoyed our food. Places like this are hard to find in Mankato so I applaud their efforts. One complaint was the kids burger was very small, my Son ate it in 3 bites, think small slider burger. read more

I've gone to this restaurant 4 previous times. I have always loved the food & service. However, this time service was horrible. We had a 20 minute wait which was ok. We were seated in 24 minutes But had to remind the hostess we requested outside as she was going to seat us inside. We sat at our table another 15 minutes with no contact from anyone. Servers were walking by us for other tables. There were 4 tables empty outside. There were empty tables inside also so it didn't seem to busy. We finally stopped a server & asked if we could order. He said there must have been a miscommunication. He took our order. The menu had changed since my last time here. The hanger steak was the best. It was replaced with another similar steak (ribeye) but it was very gristly. It took 45 minutes for our food to come out. overall experience was not what I was expecting. it's no longer one of my favorite spots to eat in Mankato. read more

Stopped by while driving through, can't recommend the spaghetti enough! Simply amazing! Enjoyed the outdoor seating and friendly staff! read more

Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar - Spaghetti - Burgers Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

We made the trip down from the cities on a Saturday and stopped at Nolabelle on our way to Jeffers petroglyphs. I had made a reservation for 1:30pm but we were going to be late and had to reschedule to 2pm. They close to prep for lunch service for about 30-45 minutes at 2pm. Our fault for being late, so we waited in a booth and got drinks. I needed about that much time to decide what I wanted to order, anyway. We got the spicy chicken sandwich, side arugula + apple salad, tomato bisque, and the plain Jain burger, add egg, with a side Caesar salad. The chicken was very good. Not the absolute best spicy chicken sandwich I've ever had, but very good. The burger was good and fresh. Both salads were very tasty. The soup was fresh but needed more salt/seasoning. I appreciate the little grilled cheese that came on the side! Everything was very fresh and tasty and service was great. I would check them out when you are in downtown Mankato! read more

Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar - Tomato bisque with grilled cheese dipper - Burgers Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

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Came for breakfast while in town visiting family. This place has a trendy, big city vibe that is also very welcoming. Open at 8 on the weekends for breakfast, we were greeted at the door. We didnt have reservations but were able to get seated immediately. The menu had a variety of familiar breakfast items with a twist. The lemon ricotta pancakes were good but the pain perdu (similar to french toast) was really good. Both dishes were generous portions. The country hash was really good as well. We were tempted by the mimosa flights and bloody marys that we saw at other tables so might imbibe the next time. Definitely will be back! read more

Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar - Farm hash, pain perdo, and lemon ricotta pancake. - Burgers Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

Food was good but service wasnt even close to 'average', & you also have to fight off the flies in the place.

Out of the gates, the service was very attentive. I appreciated the high level of menu knowledge the server had. I asked a lot of questions. The chips are not to be slept on, very flavorful and a good portion. My po boy didn't come with pickles but they were nice enough to give me a side of them to try, since they make them in-house. They're a great mild dill pickle. The shrimp on the po boy were cooked perfectly, very tender. Shrimp can easily get overcooked, not the case here. I'll be back to try the dinner offerings. read more

Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar - Shrimp po boy - Burgers Near Me - Mankato, Minnesota

Hip downtown Mankato restaurant with fresh scratch food and great cocktails. The chicken and waffles were fantastic. Mimosa flight was fun. Service was good. We all enjoyed our meals. read more

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