Bistro Nota

Absolutely incredible presentation of takeout food! In town for my son’s soccer tournament and needed more sustenance than pizza with the team. Ordered carry-out as we left the pizza place and picked up on the way back to our hotel. Food was ready very fast for a Saturday night (30ish minutes) and was incredible! We had the petite tenderloin, short ribs, and the blondie. Everything was wonderful and exactly what I was looking for. Will definitely come back if in the area again. My husband also said the restaurant was adorable and the chefs were very friendly.

Overall good experience. Things that were good: Friendly service, nice atmosphere, high quality ingredients. Things that could be improved: Most of the food was good, especially the Blondie Dessert. But my Creole pasta had almost no flavor besides salt. I couldn’t taste anything else and was expecting a bit better for a $30 dish. The bread and cheese appetizer was decent but again, way too salty. I ordered a beer which was decent but kind of flat. The booths are very small and are not anchored to the ground so when I stood up to leave I accidentally moved the whole booth which had someone on the opposite side of me sliding towards their table. Again, overall good experience but the finer details matter when you are charging upscale prices.

After work, a couple colleagues and I stopped in to have dinner. I ordered the Hot Mess Express and a Blondie for dessert. The food was good but never felt like I was making a dent in it. Service by Haley was good and efficient. We came right before closing so it wasn't busy.

We visited for the first time last night and it certainly exceeded our expectations. We frequently stay at a nearby hotel and look for new places to try. I made reservations based on reviews and can say the ones hyping how good it is are spot on. We really liked it. The food, atmosphere, service...all fantastic. We are putting Bistro Nota in the top of our short list of outstanding places to go. You won't be disappointed.

First time coming here and we will definitely be coming back. The braised short ribs and polenta were the best I've ever had. You can tell they take the time to make every dish special. Can't recommend this place enough! You will not be disappointed.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Bistro Nota, and I was genuinely impressed from start to finish. The service was warm, attentive, and thoughtful without ever feeling overbearing. The cozy, inviting atmosphere makes it an easy place to relax and enjoy a great meal—perfect for both a casual night out and a special occasion. The food truly stands out. Bistro Nota takes familiar comfort dishes and elevates them with fresh ingredients, refined technique, and beautiful presentation. Every plate felt both approachable and thoughtfully crafted. It’s the kind of menu that feels comforting but still surprises you in the best way. Overall, Bistro Nota is a wonderful gem in Fort Wayne. Excellent service, a charming ambiance, and elevated comfort food that hits all the right notes. I’m already looking forward to my next visit.

Cajun Pasta was pretty good, nothing exceptional in my opinion. The braised short rib was good, just not much meat in the portion. Overall we liked it, just not quite the bold flavors we had hoped for.

The food was great. It was a good night having dinner at this restaurant. The waiter was very kind and recommended a wine and offered a taste before.

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.

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!

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,

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!

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

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

We have been here for dinner and Saturday brunch, and the food and the service has been excellent. The decor is modern with interesting lighting. Parking downtown is a bit of a pain, but this restaurant is well worth the effort.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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 !!!

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

Been on bucket list for awhile ... wish we would have come sooner !!! Outstanding dinner with my wife .... Limited but good menu options so check before you go . Great food , service was attentive and friendly.... Don't miss the Blondie dessert ...would go back for that by itself !!! JR

This place ROCKS! Chef Jake is doing and doing it right! Absolutely phenomenal food, service and environment!! Small, warm, eclectic environment, soft music (could ACTUALLY hold an intimate conversation with-OUT having to yell over loud music blaring!!) And the Food....well....II just have no words...AMAZING - just doesn't do it justice!! Wonderful fusion of flavors I would have NEVER thought to blend together. These folks have only been FULLY open for @ 5 months - and I will certainly do MY best to help them make it! GO TO Bistro Nota!! You WON'T regret it!!

Finished Savor Ft Wayne at Bistro Nota night. The food was wonderful and the service was very attentive. My sister and I both ordered off the special menu. My sister had the Beef Teres Major that was absolutely melt in your mouth tender. I had the Creole Shrimp Pasta. It had just the right amount of spice. We also tried both desserts on the menu. The Chocolate Cremeux was just right to finish the meal. We also had the Bistro Blondie which is a star dessert. We always forget to take pictures of the food but did remember to get most of the desserts this time.

I tried Bistro Nota for the first time the other night. If it weren't for one of my friends, I would not have gone! I had high hopes, but was unfortunately a bit of a let down. They do not serve liquor which is understandable because I know it can take a very long time for a new establishment to get a liquor license. This was disappointing but understandable. When I went with my group we were the only ones in the entire restaurant which was a little disheartening. A big part of a restaurant is the atmosphere, and while I think it has great potential. I couldn't really see it come to life with no one there. Personally I was not a big fan of the menu. However, I do think there were some things on the menu that I could've ordered and I would've liked it more than my meal. The food was not bad at all, it just wasn't great. I think with his restaurant needs is a bit of a more diverse menu along with better advertising. It's really hard to know if somewhere is open if you don't see or hear about it. This could potentially go a long way. With so many new and popular restaurants at the landing, it's going to be hard to compete with. One upside to our visit, however, was that the staff was incredibly nice. This is definitely worth a lot in my book. Hopefully they just have some kinks to work out as a new storefront restaurant. By the way, I was in for dinner.

I stopped in for dinner at Bistro Nota on a Wednesday evening. It is not too big a restaurant and I liked that my booth enabled me to look into the kitchen. The waitress was attentive and helpful and I opted for the sea salt focaccia, followed by the pesto vegetable with risotto entree. I loved the focaccia and the risotto was excellent too. No room for desert and left full and happy.

Wow! This place is awesome. Walking by after a meeting at the landing and decided to stop in. Wonderful food great, service even has a cool event space upstairs! Their open faced sandwiches are delicious!

Wow! What a great lunch! I called ahead as I don't have much time for lunch and it was ready to go when I walked in 10 minutes later. I ordered the Nota club, and it was delicious. Chicken, bacon, tomato, lettuce on sourdough bread...all you need. If they have a panini maker, it would be even better with a quick press. Comes w/ bag of chips (super tasty) and pickle. I want to try the soup/salad next time and hope maybe they will expand to add a soup of the day in the Fall. For me, $15-16 is a little too pricey for lunch entree and $12 is steep for roasted vegetables when they are plentiful this time of year. I'm concerned that the average downtown employee might feel likewise and go elsewhere. It's too bad they aren't open on Saturday for brunch. I'm sure they could whip up a great menu....crepes, quiche, mimosas????? I wish them much luck and can't wait to go back

Great and fresh italian food. Generous portions. You can pick up entrees and salads to take home for dinner as well. For those of you that remember Papa Suzettis, the nota salad is very reminiscent of theirs. Tasty spot for lunch downtown. Plenty of seating with cool decor.

Urban vibe with delicious culinary experience! We had the chicken thighs and the roasted vegetables and it was delicious! Perfectly prepared! Friendly service and warm, inviting space! You cannot go wrong!

A delicious find in Fort Wayne! The service was excellent, and the food delicious, with too many interesting options to sample in one visit. Some entrees were extremely overpriced, but we opted for shared plates and that worked out just fine.

SOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!!! I got the Beef Royale Sandwich. Highly recommend. The service was outstanding. I ordered togo and got my food within 5 min. Definitely want to come back, if I visit Fort Wayne again.

The food at Bistro Nota was excellent, but the service was exceptional. Thank you Megan for making out of town visitors very happy. Wishing the restaurant and Megan much success.

Really enjoyed our dinner at Bistro Nota. Very quaint and easy atmosphere. Our server was great recommending many different dishes. He was very attentive and personable. Everyone at our table ordered something different and we tried each other's dishes. It was all excellent!! Lovely assortment of wine and beer. Will certainly be back.

I ordered 15 lunches to take to my customer's place of business. They took the order the night before and had it ready right on time for me to pick up. My customer's staff complimented me several times on the great lunch!

Amazing new restaurant near the landing. The staff are really top-notch. The exceptional food by the 3 chefs and the service will definitely keep me coming back and recommending it to anyone looking for a great lunch experience. 5/5 stars.

Fantastic food! Great atmosphere, everyone was super nice and accommodating. Stopped in for lunch today, wanting to try something new and was not the least bit disappointed. I strongly recommend checking this place out and making it your new lunch spot! I know I will!!!

I order the sandwich combo: braised beef sandwich and butternut squash soup with potato chips and pickle. The food is fresh. You can taste the fresh ingredients - particularly the in-house made bun - and fresh preparation of your warm and tasty meal. The food is flavorful. The careful combination of simple ingredients makes for a meal that accentuates the dish's natural flavors. The butternut squash soup, for example, tasted like the sweetness of squash brought out with a bit of cream. I loved that the soup wasn't overpowered with spices or the sandwich with a sauce. Clean and delicious. The character of Nota tastefully blends the building's historic, brick bones with contemporary, casual dining. Excellent, friendly service. Excited to try and entrée when I next visit.

Check out Bistro Nota's new BISTRO BUS!!! Outstanding sandwiches! Delicious! Something different! Their potatoes are FABULOUS! Top it off with one of their incredible desserts!!!! I'm going back downtown Fort Wayne next Saturday to shop local and enjoy another fantastic lunch from the BISTRO BUS!!!

First timer, brought in by my friend who is a frequent customer. Absolutely the yummiest! Cobb Salad and homemade buttermilk ranch dressing. Fresh made Hibiscus Iced Tea/Hibiscus Lemonade, and a chocolate chip cookie that proves what "a touch of salt" can do to transform ordinary into extraordinary. I don't work Downtown, but I'll be back!

I couldn't love the Bistro more! I order on line and walk in at noon and they hand me my lunch. I have never had anything that I didn't love, and they are super responsive to suggestions and will custom make anything. They were so missed when they shut down for COVID. So happy to have them back. My only suggestion now would be to have a few bistro tables outside to enjoy the warm weather!

Walk-up cafeteria style to order which was not expected, but the food was on-point with a cafeteria style restaurant. Not French food as advertised. The desserts were dry and disappointing as well.

This restaurant exceeds where others fail. The decor is a good fit for the surrounding area with a lunch focus. As far as the food is concerned, it's accessible and well executed. It's not like other "French" restaurants which use exotic ingredients and methods to disguise bad food. I had the short ribs. The polenta was creamy and has an ever-so-subtle kick which I couldn't quite put my finger on. It was not bland nor bold, well balanced. The French green beans were the right, crisp, texture with another complimentary seasoning. You could clearly taste the beans and they were good. The beef was beautifully browned and slightly crisp in places while still fork tender. Here again the semi glacé worked with the feature very well. Overall, great technique and taste. Taking a step back, beef short ribs are a great example of country side French cooking. Even such simple food can be a great showcase for talent. You can tell they worked and fine tuned the recipe.