Nora Restaurant and Bar

If the weather is nice I’ll be here on the patio, for drinks & hookah. Food is good as well, had the chicken kabob with rice that was my fav. The shrimp salad wasn’t all that. I’ll be back soon to people watch! 😅

The food is decent. The server gave some good suggestions. Flies kept landing on the food though due to bar being opened to the outside and people using the door into the dining room. Service to be honest, was lackluster, and very slow after we got our food. Everything is way overpriced and many entrees are the same as the appetizers but bigger. Food often comes out cold or lukewarm. Ambiance is very nice though.

The ambiance is so lovely! Perfect for a romantic date night or evening out with an intimate group! The lamb qabli palao was so tender and melted in your mouth, amazingly cooked. Top 3 best lamb I ever had anywhere. The chicken ‘grill’ came with rice, char grilled tomatoes, onions & peppers with a delicious yogurt white sauce. Also very good, chicken was slightly salty but still highly recommend both dishes. The dolma apps were mouth watering, do ask for extra lemon- adds the perfect taste to the grape leaves. Sambosa goshti with the green chutney was also very good. The only thing we wouldn’t recommend it’s the Vegetable combo, the dishes weren’t that good. But it’s understandable as the cuisine is more focused on meats. Drinks were delicious!! We got the apricot sour (a must order!) & the Texas sagebrush. Staff was very kind. Highly recc this spot & will definitely revisit :)

Best Mediterranean food I’ve had in DTX since Medina closed down. Lambchops 5 ⭐️, Beef Kabob 5⭐️, and the veggies + saffron rice 🍚 😮‍💨. Didn’t care for their hummus too much but everything else was impeccable, including the service.

a friend's recommendation and it didn't disappoint! Really enjoyed the sides hokah and drinks are amazing It's a cozy spot with friendly staff, making the dining experience casual yet memorable. Definitely worth the trip if you're looking for something special

A friend recommended this place and it was excellent. It is a little pricey, but worth it. The samosas were light and flakey, the lamb was divine, and the baklava was heaven. This place oozes ambiance and charm. The waitstaff are attentive (and very cute). The owner is friendly and approachable and present on most nights. You can tell he cares about the business and the food. I recommend trying the Kuman Old Fashioned.

So it is currently 12:49am and I just got into bed after finishing the rest of my leftovers from this place. It was my first time eating afghani food earlier this evening. I got braised lamb shank earlier at a celebratory dinner for my friend. She got the chicken with yogurt. We ordered Dolma for appetizer. I personally wasn’t a fan because it was cold and had a LOT of dill, so it kind of reminded me of a pickle. I was expecting it to be warm/hot. But my friend liked it! I rate it 3/10. Not my cup of tea. HOWEVER, that was the ONLY thing I did not like. Everything else was absolutely divine. We got hibiscus mocktails and they were beautiful and refreshing 10/10. My lamb dish was …. Wow. I was left speechless. You know the food is good when you keep shaking your head as youre chewing because its too damn good. It was a little spicy, and something in it gave it a burst of sweetness, maybe it was some type of sweet vegetable or small fruit idk. But i liked it. The lamb was tender as heck. 10/10 dish. My friends chicken dish was also amazing! It was refreshing and light but satisfying 9/10. The service was great too! The two ladies who were working were very friendly. Our waitress was a woman with a few nose piercings, she was really kind and attentive. Absolutely must come back again.

Every part of our dining experience at Nora last weekend was as a complete delight! The staff was so friendly and consistent with their service. From bus boy to manager - everyone checked in with us from greeting to goodbye. They provided on point recommendations and were gracious in their explanation of the menu and answering any questions we may have. They were so attentive and passionate about their cuisine, that we soon matched their enthusiasm. They were also so incredibly fast! We were seated with a drink in hand within minutes. Our small plates came out almost as soon as the order left our tongues. We were left wanting for nothing! We came in for a quick bite between drinks, and that was our only mistake - people, COME HUNGRY!! We ordered 3 of the recommended small plates to share (hummus with feta, mantoo, and garlic shrimp) and they were so damn good that I was left practically licking the plate. We watched as exquisite entrees were severed around us, wishing we had room for more. But alas all we could manage was some baklava - which was so warm, light and delightful! Also the ambiance of this place is my Pinterest dream! It’s so beautiful and glamorous inside. Decorated in a lush forest green and gold. Inspiring art and lively (but not too loud) music. I can’t wait to come back. Nora will become a regular date spot for us, and where I will request to spend all my birthdays henceforth.

My first stop in Dallas after a long flight in was at Nora in the Bishop Arts neighborhood. My friend picked me up from the airport and we headed to this artsy district to stroll (it's always good to get a walk in after flying)... but intsead of walking immediately, we stopped in at Nora. There weren't too many people here, and it seemed like a good time to sit at the bar and have a drink. I decided on the Texas Sagebrush, and it was quite a pleasant drink on a sunny afternoon. It was great to sit at the bar, chat with my friend in person for the first time in five years, and just enjoy the open air feel of a warm November day in Dallas. We did get some light bites, but to be honest I don't remember what it all was. It was a sampling of different Afghani delights, and they were all unique and delicious. The bartender/serve was great - very friendly and helpful explaining what everything was. Looking inside, you can see the restaurant proper is quite lavishly decorated and must be very nice for a dinner out with a friend or date. I'm very happy we got to stop in here and enjoy something different. It was the perfect way to start my girls weekend in Dallas!

My friend found this restaurant on Yelp. When we went, it was during a Bishop Bazaar so it was prime for people watching. We sat inside across from the bar and we had a nice view of outside. There was no parking right by the restaurant but thankfully we found some street parking that wasn't too far away. When we got in, we were seated immediately and our waitress brought our waters and took our drink order. If you are getting a lot to eat you may struggle because most of their tables are really small. I tried their old fashioned and my friend and I shared hummus and bulanee and I got the arugula salad. That's when our experience started to go sideways. It took about 10 -15 minutes to get our drinks (it wasn't that busy). Then it took almost another 20 minutes to get our food (only appetizers and a salad!) The only reason I gave them 3 stars is because the food and drink were good. The bulanee was lukewarm but still tasty. The hummus was amazing, honestly it was some of the best I've had. It had some whole chickpeas that added texture, it had a nice amount of lemon juice, and it had tomato and parsley that brightened it up, the naan was warm, everything about it was good. My salad was huge and the ingredients were fresh, and it had the perfect amount of vinaigrette. I really think the waitress was where the opportunity was. I don't know if she had too many tables or what, but the table next to us got their drinks and appetizers before we did and we were there before them. Would I go back yes, the food was good and it is a great place to people watch. Hopefully you don't have to wait as long to get your items but it may still be worth the wait.

Stumbled here as I was looking for one place and couldn't find it and opted for this spot. We walked in and wasn't greeted, caught the bartenders attention and was told to take a seat any place we like. Took a spot on the patio and waited for someone to bring us a menu much less a drink. Finally got the menu and asked if we could start with water and she dropped the water off and kept it moving although we knew what we wanted. Got our drinks ordered and food ordered and waited and waited and waited as we watched the people next to us who came in after us get their drinks & food. Finally got our drinks and food. The table was too small to accommodate all the plates to which I had to ask if the plant on the table can be removed. The apricot sour was okay, the potato & leek appetizer didn't meet my expectation. It looked pan fried however it wasn't hot nor warm like maybe it had been sitting in the window forgotten about. The sauce that came with it was thin, even for dipping sauce. The hummus was FANTASTIC! It has chick peas in the it that added texture to the hummus. It had a great flavor and the naan was a great vessel for the hummus. My friend has a salad which was a nice size hand she said tasted good. It was a task to get the servers attention to get the check and I don't recall her once asking how things were. Overall, I would come back for the hummus but I would sit at the bar so I'm not overlooked and forgotten about.

Delicious food and great service. Would recommend to anyone in the area. Cute esthetic inside as well.

Nora is a very cute afghan, Mediterranean restaurant with great hummus and pita, and a really delicious grilled shrimp ceviche. We didn't love the house red wine, but I'm sure their other drinks and signature cocktails would be great. It is well decorated and service was quick.

Went here for a date night. Loved the Interiors but I liked their patio seating especially when the weather is good. Food and service were exceptional too. We tried their tiramisu martini, Texas sagebrush and Nora 75 which were all good. Then we ordered spicy chicken meatballs, lamb tikka taco, chicken with yogurt and chicken from the grill which came with vegetables and saffron rice. Meatballs were good but the lamb was a little dry for me but great flavor. Chicken was really juice and tender and was well seasoned as well. For desserts we ordered firnee and baklava out of which baklava was our favorite. They also serve hookah.

Location Mid town Bishop Arts, Dallas, TX Parking Street or pay lot Atmosphere Very classy/ upscale-middle eastern Service- "Are you part of the wine walk?" Response-"No but we can be" At that we were sold! Outstanding friendly and personable service!!! Seating Outside patio, porch, inside the ables, bar Menu Wide selection of starters, salads, entrees-middle eastern theme although we were told it may change soon. We had the meatballs that I spied another customer eating and really craved-did not disappoint! So good! Delicious sauce! Also had a basic salad that was AMAZING!! Large squares of feta, tomatoes, cucumbers-fantastic feta!! With a balsamic and olive oil! So tum! The house wine-cab and pinot grig-so good! Summary Why wait for a table across the street when this fantastic restaurant has outstanding service, great food, and beautiful atmosphere-?! This place is outstanding!

Our first time here last weekend and it will definitely be on rotation. The lamb was extremely flavorful and tender, cooked to perfection.

Being the only one here right at noon was very quiet haha. This was my first time trying Afghani cuisine so it was for sure different. Nonetheless, the food was good, shareable dishes. Our server was friendly. It's also a hookah lounge so nice decor and furniture.

Get More-a at Nora. This place is the first I've been to in Bishop Arts that gives decent portion sizes, which is a welcome change of pace to the equally expensive but petit dishes served at Paradiso, Casablanca, or Eno's. And what's ON those big plates is top notch-- my lamb was perfect, the rice was seasoned perfectly, and it was overall a 10/10 taste. My Girlfriend's dish was as, if not more, amazing. I've never been to Afghanistan so can't vouch for what "authentic" Afghan food tastes like, but if it tastes like this than a trip to Kabul is in high order, Taliban or no Taliban. Our server was super friendly as well, and we chatted about topics far removed from saffron, tekkas, and kabobs. We're new to the neighborhood so the friendliness was much appreciated! Will definitely be back.

Beautiful restaurant in Bishop arts with delicate and deep flavors of the Afghan culture. Cute spot for a date or a group outting- cozy and unique. Great setting- nestled in Bishop arts with a parking lots across the street- $6.75 or so for marking through the app. Pretty good prices for these days- Good good with lots of flavor and seasoned so well. We were very impressed. I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking- ha. Go check them out. I'm glad I finally Got to try them out- always had my eye on them while they were on Greenville. Delicious.

Went here after a friend recommended it. Took my mom for her birthday. Party of 5 Service was bad Food was mid Cramped seating for a 5 top. I was hoping for more at that price point. The toilet was broken but still allowing guest to use it ? Inattentive server that acted like we were an imposition. ( restaurant was hardly busy for a Friday night at 8pm) Too many other good places to go, pick somewhere else.

Hidden gem in Bishop Arts. I've been a couple times now and the food nor their unique cocktails have missed. Pro tip for dog hoomans: order the lamb shank because it comes with a huge bone that your dog will love. There's also a patio seating with a window that puts you right at the bar; great way to enjoy a beautiful day. The service of the bartender is also excellent- friendly and engaging even when juggling a lot. Very cute, chic vibe on the inside. Would be great for meeting some friends or a date. May be tough for groups as there aren't many tables that can be brought togethe

Its hard to find a restaurant that has an open table over the weekends in Bishops. We easily found a table for 10! The ambience is nice as well but the seating is cramped. The cocktails were pretty good! Food was different and great! Ordered rice and lamb, chicken and shrimp platters which were all good!

My husband and I were spending the day in the bishop arts district and a shop owner suggested Nora. We stopped in for a drink and an appetizer. The spicy meatballs and the beef dumplings were absolutely amazing and the hibiscus cocktail (I can't remember the name). We definitely plan to come back and stay for dinner on our next visit to the area.

The setting of this restaurant was lush but subtle. I loved the options on the menu. The food was full of flavor, and meat was cooked to tenderness. I would recommend requesting no cilantro if you have an aversion. Another place that does not notify diners of cilantro: only disappointment of the meal besides tepid meatballs. The flavor and quality made up for it.

Food was cold. The manager was screaming at costumers. I saw a roach walking on the floor.

This spot never disappoints. I've been a few times, and everything I've tried has been packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. My favorites have been the bulanee, the chicken meatballs, and the chicken with yogurt is always delicious. The portions are really generous, too. The service is always friendly, and I love the relaxed, intimate vibe. I can't recommend this place enough!

We enjoyed everything since everything is seasoned well and was so fresh! We got the leek dumpling and the mantoo appetizer and it was so delicious. The drink that I got was a combo of gin, champagne and homemade syrup. Then I got the veggie combo plate, husband got the lamb kebab and my cousin in law got the chicken korma. The portions were huge but it's very light and delicious! We got the dessert and our favorite was the baklava. The indoor decor is super cute and the servers are very friendly! We are happy to have found a favorite spot to eat at in the bishop arts district!

Cool spot in Bishop Arts - only thing is, there are even cooler spots. Nora offers an intimate setting with restaurant and bar atmospheres. Good Mediterranean food with on-par drinks. Price | $$$ Being in Bishop Arts, the prices are high - as were the prices of our drinks (to be expected) and the small apps we got. {Pro-Tip: If you really want Mediterranean, go to Prince's in Arlington for THE BEST in all of DFW} Ambience | 6.5/10 If there is a loud group - it will get LOUD in here. Our server apologized to us for it being so loud lol. It's a smaller spot with a few outdoor seating arrangements, but not ideal for large groups. Service | 7/10 The waiter was unfamiliar with Mediterranean food terms when I asked if the Kashk plate was similar to Baba ghanoush. It practically was; however, instead of eggplant well blended in.. it is chunks or large slices. Kashk Plate | 6/10 Decent. The naan was good.. but it's hard to get wrong. The egg plant was a little too chunky for my liking. Checkout the photo - you'll see this plate isn't the most appetizing. Dolma Plate | 8/10 Solid! However, pricey for only 4 dolmas.

Ambiance: very cozy, very nice interiors. Food: For the price on the menu, I wasn't very impressed. A little of overlapping sauces and dishes. The food was coming out very quickly. My garlic shrimp had exactly 3 shrimps in it and a big plate of salad greens. I found it stupendously overpriced. I still liked it. It tasted good but beats the purpose. Service: I called in before I came in as I knew Saturdays would be busy. I sat down close to the door and later switched to another table since it was on the way and I was cold. The waitress who originally had my table got angry, let's just say, she wasn't kind. Kinda ruined my mood a bit. But the waitress who took our orders and served us was lovely.

Food was not that great. Maybe because it was not very hot. We went on Sunday night when they close at 8:00 p.m. but our reservation was at 7:00 p.m. There were not many patrons and not many on staff either. We ordered appetizers and they were not as hot as they should have been. The bread basket was the exception. The bread was excellent. The garlic shrimp was also good. We ordered drinks but when one of the people at the table wanted a second round we were told that the bar was closed. Duh! If they had told us sooner perhaps we would have ordered before the bar closed. The entrees were good but not great. Edible but again they didn't seem hot. As it was about to close maybe they were left overs? Then the waitress gave us our check and never even offered us dessert. My advice. Skip it. As for ambiance, we basically had the place to ourselves. It is a very nice interior.

Food was really delicious. Service was good Good ambiance Very small portions of food i never seen 3 aushak for $12 and the bulani. 3 small slices it was my first time seeing that kind of bulani. Service was not bad the food was delicious but not worth for that price

This place was fantastic! The food was so incredible! The spices wore delicate yet scrumptious. It was truly classic! I was very excited because I had takeout from this place and it was actually packaged really nicely. One of the super nice bartenders made me a delicious lemonade like I never had before.

I ate here with my husband and some friends about a week ago at around 7pm on a Saturday. We had the eggplant appetizer and sambosa. Both were tasty. I had the mantoo for dinner which was tasty but I felt like it needed to be hotter and also come with rice or something. My husband had one of the lamb dishes and he really enjoyed his. Our service was very poor. I would recommend that the restaurant retrain their waiters to know their menu, not insult their menu (one of my friends asked for a recommendation and the waitress was like "um well don't get the chicken, it's gross"), the waitress rushed us, tried to take my half glass of wine away, and then never offered us dessert and instead just brought us the bill. We probably would have gotten dessert and more drinks but we weren't give the option.

The food and ambiance here is great. I enjoyed the atmosphere, it's very chill. The staff was wonderful and it isn't loud, which I appreciate. Great good, 10/10

Cute place! Lovely patio bar and seating right in the middle of the super fun and lively Bishop Arts area. I had the shrimp salad. It was fresh and delicious.

This was my first time trying Afghan cuisine and it was all very delicious! The interior is very pretty and they also have outdoor seating. The three of us shared two entrees and the appetizer sampler. The staff wore masks at all times. We didn't have to make reservations on a Wednesday evening and got seated immediately. I wish they gave out bread/ naan like Italian restaurants :) you have to purchase separately.

The other day, we spent the afternoon in Bishop Arts District of Dallas! One of the places we tried was Nora. There is on-sight paid parking ($6) or free street parking if you're able to find any. We had a pretty late lunch around 3/4pm and had no trouble getting a table. We were one of 3 parties. There is limited seating but you can always set reservations online if needed. We started with a couple cocktails: the Texas Sagebrush and the Apricot sour. Both were delicious! We then had our entrees: Chicken Korma and Lamb shank. I preferred the Chicken Korma over the Lamb shank by a very small margin. The Chicken Korma had the perfect ratio of chicken, sauce, and rice. Nora is definitely in the pricier side but with how good the food is, I'd say it's worth it. Can't wait to go back!

Delicious food with excellent service. Our server took the time to talk us through our options since we were new to Afghan food. Definitely recommend the chicken korma and the qabli Palau.

Excellent take out meal. Everything was ready when I arrived on a busy Friday night. All the food was fresh and very flavorful. I was impressed by the presentation of the dishes, even in the takeout containers. While the restaurant itself is very beautiful, on this occasion we decided to dine in. We look forward to many returns

This was Saturday night dinner.. before i get into the food i will talk about the ambience and atmosphere. Nice place, they had music playing very chill. Ordered the garlic shrimp, naan and the lamb shank. The shrimp comes on a bed of salad. The lamb shank was BEYOND tender!!! It literally fell off the bone. On a bed of saffron rice with raisins. The raisins added a perfect sweetness. And to finish it off baklava. The whole meal was excellent. And the staff was friendly too.

Great spot with excellent food and a good ambiance. The staff was really friendly too. We started with the hummus and sampler platter. I then had the beef kofta. Full of flavor! What I loved the most about this restaurant was that there were quite a few options on the menu that looked so delicious and it was hard to choose what to order! I'd definitely go back the during another visit to Dallas!

We love coming to Nora for good Mediterranean food! It's conveniently located in Bishop Arts and the service is always friendly and consistent. My favorite dish to order is the Qabili Palao (I love lamb) and the hummus is amazing. We've brought friends from out of town here and they enjoyed it as well. Nora uses fresh ingredients and the dining experience is wonderful whether you choose a la fresca in warmer weather or the cozy atmosphere inside. Nora is one of our go-to staples in Oak Cliff.

Amazing food and calm ambience. I've loved this place every time I've been. The food is so authentic and the service is truly impeccable.

Food, full of amazing flavors. Drinks, masterfully crafted. Service, quite attentive even on a busy day. The seating is more intimate in some spots but manageable if you order smaller plates.

I really liked the food and menu options. I like that they had small plates and entrées as well. They had a good selection of wine.

AhhhhhhMAZING! We "stumbled" into Nora during a visit from Cali. The food was spectacular, the service was superb and the chef even joined us for a celebratory cocktail. MAKE THE RESERVATION and come enjoy the vibes!

Amazing food and great ambience. Everything was soo flavorful. Would come again Braised Lamb ShankChicken KormaQabili Palao

Upscale afghan / middle eastern food. Came on a late weekend day during an odd time between lunch and dinner. They have outdoor seating as we as a bar area that opens up to the outside. Service was iffy. Check took a very long time to come out and it wasn't busy. Water was refilled pretty often. Got the samosas With the ground beef filling. (Small plates). $10 for 2 I imagined the meat would be wet with sauce, but it was dry and didn't seem like there was that much meat. It was ok. Seems pricey. Presentation was pretty though. Maybe their entrees are better, but my dish was so So.

We had an outstanding dinner here last night. Nora Salad was a Greek Salad but with more herbs and a lot more flavor, We highly recommend this ( split it). I had the Grilled chicken and Vegetables with Yogurt ( I was very skeptic of this) As it turns out this is one of the best chicken recipes I have ever had. It was delicious ....no left overs here. My partner had the beef Kaabo it was spiced and grilled to perfection ; but better the Jasmine rice it was served on with grilled cherries was outstanding. The house Chardonnay is quite good too. If the weather is nice there's a nice patio to enjoy and people watch in Bishops Arts. Go try this restart. I was skeptic of Afghan food as I'm an average white Texan....If you like Mexican and grilled foods this is the place.

My friends brought me here for my birthday and I was excited because it was a new find for me. I ordered the Silk Road for my drink. I'm a whiskey girl and it reminded me of a sweeter old fashioned. Loved it and will definitely get it again. We ordered multiple small plates to share to start off our dinner: Sampler, Hummus w/ Feta, 2 orders of the Spicy Chicken meatballs because they were that good, and a bread basket that never came. We devoured everything (would definitely order every single thing again so good) and were ready to order more until with no warning, heads up, or final call our server, who was pretty hard to find at times in such a small restaurant, came to our table not to take our dinner order but to tell us the kitchen is closed so we can't order dinner. Now it was our mistake for not realizing the place closes at 8 on Sundays and the last person in our party arrived at 7 so that's when we ordered all our small plates. However, it's odd that the server didn't tell us that they stop placing orders in the kitchen at 7:30 or tell us to go ahead and order everything at the same time. Even when she came by to get another drink order, there was no mention of needing to place our dinner order. It also took awhile to pay out and correct our bill since the bread basket and extra naan never came. It left a bad final impression on our first experience and we left still a little hungry. We went to another restaurant a couple doors down to finish dinner, but I'm looking forward to coming back here (earlier in the day) because the food was amazing. Hoping for a different server and a better experience overall next time.

You are 100% paying for location and not food. FYI we thought that there was a rooftop bar but that is their Greenville location and it is not open anymore. Their bishop arts location is smaller. Had a party of five at this restaurant. Had a tuba player that night which was nice . But Nora...what're you doing? You have the capability to be something so great and you deliver poorly. We got several different dishes. Got the chicken meatballs and the hummus appetizer to start. The meatballs were $12 ($4 a piece since there were three) and were very average. The hummus was very minimal due to the esthetic plating I'm sure the chef tried to convey. We also tried several drinks. I had the mule. It was filled with so much cardamom that I was coughing. We also got the margarita and the sagebrush and Silk Road- all were very average ens don't too alcoholic. For entrees we got the mantoo, the lamb korma, the Kofta chalao, and chicken korma. All were extremely basic dishes that has minimal spices. I know that afghani dishes are NOT this plain. We were hungry so we ate our expensive dishes. They were edible and average, just not worth the price that was advertised. We aren't going to be back. I get that you are in the heart of bishop arts district, but to spend $100 per couple, this is not worth it. Nora, find a chef that brings culture in your food. Otherwise you will likely fail. Find something else. 2.5/5 but upgraded to 3 because your service is very on point and friendly.

I rarely give out 5 stars The food was DELICIOUSE The use of spices were beyond this world. I think their chef was so great it made it up for the service that wasnt so much for a bigger group. The food is pricy but it is worth it because it is prepared differently and not using the usual commercialized methods. like their Kofte kabob meat is really Kofte meaning beaten and smashed its not just minced beef/lamb you buy at a store. The Fall items on the menu using Kedoo (squash) are diverse and phenomenal I tried their food a few years ago - I hope they still have the same great chef.

Very flavorful middle eastern food and a cute space. The grilled shrimp and grape leaves appetizers were very good and the cocktails are delicious. The Nora 75 was very refreshing! We stopped by the rooftop after dinner and it is very chill and an all around fun space. They have a big fire pit that can fit a lot of people. It wasn't on when we were there, but seemed like it would be fun to sit around.

This place is stellar!! Atmosphere, service and food are just fantastic. Lizette took great care as our server. Cocktails were top notch. Give this place a try! You ate missing out!!!

My original review was from several years ago when the restaurant had just recently opened in lower Greenville was still starting to come back. Now, the restaurant has established itself as the best Afghan food in Dallas, and one of the best restaurants in Dallas. Lower Greenville is now booming as a hotspot, and I could not be happier. Although I have been to Nora a few times since my original review, this review is for my most recent visit in March 2018. We made the mistake of going to a restaurant on Greenville on St. Patrick's day, so it was pure madness compounded by pouring rain. But that has nothing to do with the restaurant. We had a reservation and showed up almost on time due to really bad traffic. Lots of people were standing around the front door who were not diners, just trying to avoid the rain. But once we got in we were seated immediately. Our approach basically the same: to order lots of small plates and act like this is a tapas restaurant. I remember the kadu, mantoo, bulanee, goshti, and some others that I can't spell but I took pictures. Everything is just fantastic. Flavors are deep and developed. The food had some back heat, not overtly spicy, just a heat that creeps up on you. The restaurant was louder than usual because of St. Patrick's party-goers; this is a restaurant that has a bar, rather than a bar per se. I think the restaurant and door security all had their hands full with too many drunks who simply wanted a dry warm place. It normally is a quiet, upscale place to have a nice dinner. Service was accommodating and efficient. No complaints. It is hard for me to understand the negative reviews. The restaurant is well-run and has standards. The food is excellent. Service is top-notch. I plan to be back soon.

Beautifully decorated, yummy, has parking in the back, but a little pricey. The bulanee was delicious and crispy with a fresh mint sauce. My friends and I also split the combo platter with the beef kofta, lamb kabobs and rib eye kabobs. All of it was well seasoned (I love sumac!) and had a decent portion size, probably perfect for two. The only negative was that I don't love raisins in my food and this had a tooon of raisins. Another friend got the veggie platter, which was a huge portion (bigger than our combo platter!). I did want to mention, the service was amazing - we sat at the bar because the restaurant was booked and our server was so fun, quirky, thoughtful and sweet.

Super great spot for something different in the area. The food was all delicious especially the butternut squash dish with lamb! I'm writing this review a day after eating here and all I can think about is the spices and how much I want to go back!