Anoosh’s Bistro

Amazing! Every time I go here it’s amazing. The salmon appetizer is one of my favorite appetizers anywhere. The filet is better than any steakhouse in Louisville. When people ask me where to take friends or clients for dinner I say Anoosh every time.

Chef Anoosh has hit a home run with Anoosh’s Bistro. The food is outstanding and his team may provide the best service in the city. The Grilled Shrimp Salad and Crab Cakes are my go to lunch choices.

Instead of the usual butter for the bread, you get a delicious gorgonzola cheese sauce. I couldn’t get enough. The service is great… the sommelier picked out the perfect glass of wine for me! I’m not vegetarian, but I tried one of their vegetarian dishes (the root vegetable risotto) and it was wonderful.

Thank you, Lane, for providing the best service ever to our group of 8 this evening. Your knowledge and professionalism set the stage for a delightful evening.

I came here with a group of 8 to celebrate my birthday. Everyone’s food was amazing and the service was even better. We made reservations on a busy Saturday night and our service throughout the evening was impeccable! The owner even came out to check on us at the end of our dinner. It was definitely a place I would recommend for a special occasion!

If 10 stars were an option for rating on Unilocal,Anoosh Bistro would be an 11! Anoosh Shariat has long been synonymous with superb dining in Louisville, and my experience at Anoosh Bistro didn’t disappoint.
I visited recently with a group for a birthday, and from start to finish, it was a perfect place for an intimate, special birthday celebration. Set back from Brownsboro Rd in a freestanding building, Anoosh Bistro is unassuming from the outside. Inside, however, it is elegantly appointed in hues of blues, grays, and browns, with soft lighting from modern fixtures creating an inviting mood.
We were seated and quickly greeted by our server, who took our drink orders and then promptly delivered them to our table. Ever the welcoming host, Anoosh made sure to come by and wish our birthday person a happy birthday.
Although a French bread with creamy dipping sauce was delivered to the table, we also ordered an appetizer of Thai shrimp. An order typically comes with 3, but since there were 4 of us, the server accommodated a change in the order so that we could each have one. Hot prawns of shrimp with a delicious sweetness of coconut and just a little ginger spice hit the spot to whet our appetites.
The next course was salads all around. I enjoyed a Kentucky Bibb salad with all of the produce at the peak of ripeness. For my main course, I ordered the veal with a Madeira mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes, and a roasted red pepper muffin on the side; I say muffin, but it was really a soft, moist bite of what tasted like roasted red pepper sponge cake. The veal was tender and had the most perfect complementary flavors from the sauce. I also ordered the root vegetable risotto to share with the table, and I am so glad that I did! It was a little bit sweet, but also creamy with mascarpone cheese, and had bits of root vegetables chopped up to bite-​size pieces within. This was a hit all around the table tonight.
Finally, everyone enjoyed a dessert, with the person in our group celebrating a birthday getting a special shout-​out on their plate. I enjoyed the white chocolate bread pudding, which I highly recommend to anyone who loves bread pudding as much as I do.
Anoosh Bistro was perfect for a special celebration, but would also be wonderful for a date night, a quick trip to the elegant bar for a happy hour with close friends, or for your next upscale dining experience!

The food was Fantastic the service was superior. I highly recommend this to anyone who is considering on going.

Definitely one of the best restaurants in the area. We started off with the scallops and that was delicious! It has grilled corn on top which adds a little something extra. Then I had crab chowder and my boyfriend had beet salad. After that we had the best entrees — the beef short rib and the filet. The beef short ribs literally just fall off the bone and the sauce that came with it really complemented the whole dish. The filet was cooked perfectly with a really nice seasoning. We also got to meet Anoosh and he’s so nice! Will definitely be going back again very soon!

This is an outstanding restaurant with amazing food and service. The atmosphere is refined without being stuffy. Food is beautifully prepared and presented. I highly recommend Anoosh’s.

Becoming my favorite place in Louisville. Wow, the chilled soup last night and the fresh Mahi tuna flown in from Hawaii melted in you mouth. We decided to eat at the bar and was served wonderfully. A must try if you want some cutting edge cuisines ! Bravo !! Can’t wait until they open up their new restaurant !

Amazing! Every part of our experience at Anoosh’s Bistro tonight was amazing. The food — top notch! I had the prime rib and was able to substitute the spinach for potatoes, it was excellent. Cocktails and wine were great! Dessert was awesome! I cannot have sugar so they were able to customize a dessert to fit my needs! The only thing better then the meal was the service. It was out of this world. Our server himself, Matt, did a great job. The chef/​owner came to our table multiple times. We were also greeted by multiple other staff members during our visit.
I will be coming back next time I am in Louisville!

I have been multiple times, and it is always excellent! Probably one of the best restaurants in town. They get it right! From the cocktails, to the apps, to the specials, to the menu entrees — très bien!
Deniz, the General Manger does an excellent job in suggesting wine pairings… please to not shy from asking him. That’s what he loves to do!
So far my favs are the beet salad, lamb shank and whatever seafood special they have.
Run don’t walk… oh you might want to call ahead for a reservation :)

A first visit and many positive points but enough concerns that we are unlikely to go back.
Much money and time have been spent in the refit that makes this a great eating space and a nice bar to hang out at. Service was efficient and attentive, the welcome was genuine and warm and it’s the right size to make for an intimate and comfortable evening.
Starter salads (mine was a beet salad) we good if a little over dressed and the scampi pomodoro had excellent flavor, particularly the sauce which had picked up the blackened shrimp/​grill glamour so well.
Now the issue — Value. Firstly I think any restaurant that does not show prices on its web page menu should be treated with suspicion; that was borne out in a number of ways. The not over large salads were in the $ 12 — $ 14 range, my shrimp and pasta main was $ 28 and had 4 shrimp; I felt badly duped and lastly wine is closely measured out, no free pour, and looks small and lost in the glasses. I know the restaurant business and am familiar with ingredient prices and margins and Anoosh is aiming (much) too high to build a loyal and regular fan base. We enjoyed but will not return; who wants to feel they are being taken advantage of?

How did I not know about this place!!! Out shopping and went longer than planned so decided to do an unplanned date night with the wife. Unilocaled for a good place and found Anoosh was new and had a few nice reviews so decided to give it a try. So glad we did as this place is great. (although we were a little under dressed for a Saturday night date night dinner as we were mall shopping and the other guest were wearing blazers and dresses.) We were met at the door by the hostess (and owners daughter). We did not have a reservation so sat at the bar and had a few drinks for 20 minutes waiting for a table to open up. The bartender is one of the best I have seen. I used to bartend thru college so I appreciate a good bartender. Once seated the waiter told us the specials. She got the special, Sea Bass, and I got the lamb shank. Outstanding! We had dessert of the bread pudding and the crème brulé. Awesome! The waiter was knowledgeable and attentive. The chef thanked us for coming at the door as we departed. A great date night dinner. We are definitely coming back, just better dressed.

My wife and I went to Anoosh Bistro for Valentines day this year and it was perfect!
It’s my experience that no matter how tauted a restaurant is, the kinks always show themselves on high volume days but this was an exception!
We were met with a smile, had our jackets checked and were taken to our seats almost immediately.
Their Valentine’s day Pre Fixe menu was perfect!
We had the crab cake as an appetizer and it may be the best I’ve ever had… I’m still craving them months later!
I had the filet (medium — don’t judge: p) and it was served rare so I asked them to throw it on the grill for just a few minutes more. They were more than accommodating and actually replated the entire meal — they apologized profusely which was completely unnecessary; I waited tables to pay for college so I understand these things happen — esp on high volume nights. Just a tiny oversight that they make right on the spot. The manager also came over to check on us and I was more than happy to tell him everything was perfect and thank him for checking on us.
My wife and I had a great time and I don’t consider an undercooked steak a reason to complain or dock a star for a review.
I really enjoyed the experience, service, drinks and most especially the food.
If you’re wanting an upscale experience, I’d highly recommend Anoosh!

Nice place.
There’s not a lot of choices for a sit down meal in the area so this is a welcome addition. The vibe is very cool and the music they were playing was awesome. They bring crackers with a cheese spread when you sit down and that always fun. The food was good and our server was super nice. There is a nice bar area that looks like it could be fun. I’m looking forward to trying more of the menu.

FANTASTIC!
The food was delicious. I very much enjoyed the Manhattan crab chowder. I also had the portobello mushroom, swiss, and asparagus sandwich on ciabatta with red pepper aioli.
The food was fresh and tasty. The ambiance was elegant and the prices were incredibly reasonable.
I love when chefs come out to greet their patrons, and chef Anoosh did just that.
Dessert was light and fluffy, very tasty.
Coming from Los Angeles, parking is always an issue and it was so pleasant and easy to find a spot and walk right in.
Next time I’m in town, I’ll definitely be going back.

I had, probably, the best meal in Louisville last night. There were 7 people in our party and all of us were impressed.
While five of the seven of us started with the beet salad (wonderful) not one of us had the same entrée — and each was equally impressed.
I can personally vouch for the Danish scampi! The shrimp was grilled to perfection, the sauce was buttery but light, there was a delightful surprise of a vinegary, tiny pepper (I had to ask to find out what they were) served on a perfectly cooked cavatapi.
I couldn’t resist dessert (I’m a sucker for bread pudding). This one was made with white chocolate with a fabulous berry purée.
Everything was amazing — I can’t wait to go back!

Spectacular! Can we give 10 stars?
The food is amazing, simple yet complex– prepared with creativity and talent. The staff is stellar, this place is very special. Love it! I enjoyed the home made Pâté and cheese plate, it was perfection.

Ambiance, food, service all perfect!!!
Perfect location right off 264 on Brownsboro Rd. Wine selection is amazing as well!!!