Great place with great food! Very open and bright inside. Owner was on-site and working behind the bar and is a very nice woman. The food is fresh and healthier than your average lunch choices. The owner made a great non-alcoholic drink (see photo) for...us that was not even on the menu.More

Mostly this review is to compliment the attentive and professional service we received from Lexi. However, good servers and service usually speaks to good management and atmosphere, which was also the case here. We had a party of 8 last Friday Dec 2nd which we...called and reserved a table for. They were ready for us when we arrived! Although we arrived in several groups, Lexi made sure that each arrival was greeted and was patient as we got settled and asked repeated questions. The food was excellent! I asked about the soup and Lexi was well versed in the menu. She had clearly had the opportunity to try many items, so her suggestions were knowledgeable. She checked back with us during the meal and again responded to comments or needs. We all had different items from the salads to the salmon, to the grilled cheese. Also, several of us enjoyed dessert, which was quite tasty, if possibly a touch heavy on the whipped cream for the beignets. At the conclusion of the meal Lexi provided excellent service again with her choice of language when clearing plates....she did not use the phrase "working on" which, in a quality restaurant with delicious food, is never "work" to enjoy. :) She also asked our party about the bill and split checks which was considerate and fit well into our group. She correctly and efficiently separated our checks as our group requested.More

Hubby, my granddaughter and I stopped here for lunch after a tour of MN State. It was a rainy day so we sat inside. (There is patio seating outside.) Our waitress was so friendly and helpful! Hubby had the poor boy shrimp sandwich, my grandaughter...had the turkey bacon avocado sandwich and I had the black bean burger. Each one was served with a huge side of homemade potato chips which were surprisingly not greasy. All of our food was very delicious! There were many other items on their menu that we would like to try so we will be back!More

So glad they fit us in during a busy morning. Friendly staff. Excellent helpful server. Food is fresh and well prepared and delicious. Would have liked to see more vegetarian offerings but what we chose was very good. Will return.

This was our first trip to Mankato. Our daughter just moved to the area. Our server made great suggestions from the menu. Our food arrived in a timely manner. And it was excellent. We will be back for more.

Compared to other Mankato restaurants, this seems like a good option. It's really mediocre and overpriced, though. I've been here a few times and their vegetarian options are limited and uninspired. The food certainly doesn't wow me. Neither does the service. An overall mediocre experience.

…if they invite you here for dinner, DO IT! Never having been to Mankato, we probably never would have found this place on our own, and we would have really missed out on an amazing dinner. Dining on the outdoor patio was a nice experience....We tried the rigatoni Bolognese, the maple glazed salmon, and the butter baked walleye, and they were all fantastic. Everyone sampled each other’s entrees and loved all three. We also enjoyed the butter cake for dessert. The service was fast and friendly too, with our server offering plenty of enthusiastic recommendations. Nolabelle is a place we’ll definitely be coming back to the next time we’re in town!More

We had dinner on a Sunday night after riding our bikes 45 miles from Faribault. We cleaned up and headed to Nolabelle, which was highly recommended by our B&B hostess. We started with a couple of delicious half-Caesar salads. For the main course, I had...steak & frites with mushrooms and grilled onions, and my husband had shrimp and grits. We were hungry. The steak was oh-so-tender and the onions and mushrooms were sweet. It was absolutely delicious, and I ate every bite. They used a special marinade. The shrimp and grits was spicy with little peppers, but not too spicy. The chef clearly paid close attention to the seasoning of this dish. As we finished, the owner came up and chatted with us. It was really pleasant! We finished off our meal by sharing a slice of butter cake. Just wow. Next time we're in Mankato, we'll make a point to visit Nolabelle again.More

I was passing through Mankato and had to check this place out based on the reviews. I made a reservation ahead of time. The food was delicious. I was there for brunch and had an omelette and a side of pain perdu (custard-soaked French toast)....Everything was absolutely delicious, including the potato fritter. The prices were very reasonable. Most of the service was excellent. My one complaint was that I found the person who seated me rude. I had a reservation for one. She asked me if I'd like to sit at the bar. I said I preferred a table, and she responded that there weren't any available for one. There was a small table right near us and several other tables that remained open during the entire time I was there. I don't think single diners should be forced to sit at the bar. Additionally, it's rude to ask a question about a preference and then just ignore the response. But again, the other two wait staff I dealt with were great, so this may have been an anomaly.More

Came here for dinner on a Sunday while on vacation from out of state. Started with the maple bacon starter and it was good. For my entrée I had the steak and frites with mushrooms. That was very good and tasty. Although really no room...for anything else, we kept seeing these delectable desserts come out for other customers and couldn't resist ordering. We did split a butter cake with strawberries and it may have been the best dessert I've ever had. It was that good. Server was attentive despite being busy and understaffed. The restaurant could use another server or two.More

Nolabelle is our go-to Friday night family date night (is that a thing?) We have made it an almost weekly tradition and it never disappoints. Upscale restaurant atmosphere that is minimal and not at all stuffy. Clean lines and bright, natural light throughout. Fresh, local...ingredients used in unique and delicious dishes make Nolabelle an easy favorite in Mankato. Having tried close to everything on the menu at least once, my favorites are as follows: Appetizers: Short Rib Egg Rolls. Possibly my favorite item in the menu. The fried rolls are served on a bed of broccoli apple slaw that makes the perfect balance, finished by dipping in a spicy Korean BBQ sauce. Others apps I recommend are the Buffalo Chicken street tacos, Buratta plate, and the roasted Brussels sprouts. Salads: Kale and Brussels Sprout salad is my favorite. The bacon vinaigrette makes it savory and I forget it's a salad. Delicious. Sandwiches and Mains: Turkey Avocado is a crowd pleaser. The juicy turkey and garlic aioli is tasty and comforting every time. Peach + Bacon Grilled Cheese is a spicy sweet handheld that is a perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and sweet. Spaghetti Carbonara or Rigatoni Bolognese if you're in the mood for pasta. Shrimp and Grits- the cheddar jalapeño grits are addicting. Or the Steak and Frites, be sure to add the onions and mushrooms. There are so many delightful dishes on the menu it is really hard to go wrong. Pair this with excellent service every time and all this equals my, hands down, favorite restaurant in town.More

I really wanted to love this restaurant because they have themed mimosa flights. (Really fun idea!) But the food and service were below average. The servers were friendly but slow. We watched as many plates were left under the lights for an extended time while...the servers chatted with each other or the cooks. My sandwich was cold and my friends Eggs Benedict had very little sauce. When we asked for more sauce we were told that there would be an extra charge (even though she asked only because they skimped to begin with,).More