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NoBL
NoBL is a casual restaurant serving comfort food with a Mediterranean tilt. We also feature a great Sangria mixer (provided you bring your own wine to mix in)
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37 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 37 reviews
5 stars
(6)
4 stars
(25)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(31)
- fit for foodies(25)
- good for groups(12)
- romantic(9)
- hot spot(4)
- special occasion(3)
NoBL Reviews List
Review 1 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
NoBL is still kickin' it
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Brought some friends to NoBL this past weekend. It was my first visit since they had revamped the menu. Decor is the same as before while menu has moved away from the multiple small plates approach. Still quite delicious and my friends raved about the food. Only negative was being seated to close to the jazz combo. They were great but our proximity made conversation next to impossible."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was excellent , however
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was excellent , however there are hugh service issues that need to be corrected"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is such great place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is such great place for a cozy good meal in the neighborhood. Lansdowne has improved since this little gem has opened, The menu is very interesting and I can always find a lovely fresh fish dish."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
NoBL is a quaint little place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"NoBL is a quaint little place that could probably attract more business with a colorful awning or signage because we passed right by the place and had to go into Sycamore to find out where it was.The trout and spinach salad were excellent. We found the kale a bit salty and the cheese on the polenta a little too strong for my taste, otherwise very good.The appetizers were quite expensive, more than the entrees; maybe they were meant to feed a table?? We didn't order any, so really don't know."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was an absolutely fabulous
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was an absolutely fabulous dining experience. Love how the old hardware store was redone."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 6 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and the wait staff
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and the wait staff very polite. We really like the atmosphere here. This was our second trip and we will be back."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Reasonable Sunday Evening Respite
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We again had an excellent meal especially when one considers value to quality. While not haute cuisine, and as designed, simpler food than its sister, Sycamore, down the street, it is an excellent meal for the cost. Started with their complemenatry plate of of nuts and dried fruits, and we had (as we usually do)the mezze plate. A very complimentary choice of bites- I particularly liked the dandelion salad with tahini dressing, the crostini, and the serrano ham. My wife had the baked haddock on sweet potato puree, and very much liked it. I had the lamb burger which I should have ordered medium in hindsight as opposed to medium rare (too juicy for the bun), and it was quite good. We finished with the beignets. Dinner with tip- $60!"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
aim for the stars so if you miss...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good, and served at a standard and price point that is hard to complain about. The sevice was not good. Salads came out without main ingredients, nothing came out for over a half an hour, starters sat under the heat lamps with out being served... it was disorganized. Yet the atmosphere and the BYO policy made the wait not a big deal, and as I said, the food was great for the price. Go in with realistic expectations for the location and you will not be disappointed"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The decor is very well done.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The decor is very well done. Our server was great. The food ehh...very small portions and everything we got tasted just ok. We will go back and give it another try:)"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 10 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Loved the inside of the restaurant,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved the inside of the restaurant, the ambiance and the atmosphere. Unfortunately the food was not as good :(. Really wanted to love this local convenient restaurant but the selection of main courses was very limited. The appetizer was much better then the main course but wouldn't go back for just that."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
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Review 11 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best burgers!!! Go Thursday
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best burgers!!! Go Thursday night for Burger Bar. Amazing burger, amazing roll, lots of add-ons."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2001
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Especially liked the large
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Especially liked the large table in the enclosed area and the friendly reception by the staff. Price really reasonable and the portions were just right. The nibble tray was a great idea. The menu options were really attractive and makes you want to go back. The 25 cent/hr parking almost next door makes it easy to think about going back."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 13 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I am not good at describing
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I am not good at describing food but I will say the dinner here was excellent and the prices pretty reasonable. The food was a little slow in coming but the servers were very personable and knowledgeable. It appears the night we were there an unexpected large party was being accommodated and that is probably why the service slowed up."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 14 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This was our third time eating
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our third time eating at NoBL - have gone back due to loving the food and atmosphere. That changed Saturday night. We arrived for our 7:15 reservation and were seated immediately, and ordered pretty quickly too, then waited an hour for our salad and another 40-50 min for our entrees. Apparently the large party of 18 or 20 people in the back room threw everything off. They were out of the dish I wanted on the already small menu, and the kitchen seemed not able to keep up with the orders. Server tried to make things right but could not overcome delays. NoBL - if you are having a private event you should close the rest of the restaurant. Seems that you can't do both, and you have turned us off. Big disappointment."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
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Review 15 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
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Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"I've been a long time resident of Lansdowne and am definitely not your Olive Garden kind of girl. Saw this place while driving by and it definitely looked inviting enough to give a shot. Ambience is great although or table squeaked something terrible which drove me crazy. Waiter was very informative and friendly When the food came I chuckled at the small portions for the prices but we both took home leftovers because it was quite rich. I had the vegetable polenta which was music to my mouth and the hubby got coffee glazed duck meatballs. I do not like duck but definitely enjoyed my test of these! It wont be a regular place but we will definitely go back."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 16 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
food was so good and a byob
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"food was so good and a byob you can not bet that, loved the sangria mix, a perfect evening."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Based entirely on food it
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Based entirely on food it was very good, perhaps even excellent. However the service was sub par. It was as if it was the first night they opened. Only 3 tables when we were there and they seemed unprepared and confused...."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2005
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Review 18 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was my third time there.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was my third time there. Even though there were not alot of patrons in the restaurant the night that my companion and I had dinner there, the service was quite slow. What usually was a leisurely 45 minute to one hour dinner turned into a dinner that went over an hour and a half. Luckily we didn't have to been anywhere else, but if we did......"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for NoBL
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was good, but service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was good, but service was not."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
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Ratings-Only Reviews for NoBL
Based on the average of (18) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate