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 Creole Style |
611, Frenchmen St. New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 948 3800 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Once you discover this tiny classic restaurant located above the Apple Barrel, you will become a regular customer. Seating only 36 customers at a time, there is usually a wait for a table but the cuisine here is well worth it! Adolfo's serves Italian classics with a "southern Creole" twist. You will find lots of seafood dishes on the menu and the Chef's unique "design your own" entrée from anything in the kitchen. Adolfo's keeps a good selection of classic Italian wines on hand for only $4.00 a glass. This is a great place for a delicious meal or romantic evening. –Karen Gros Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casual neighborhood cuisine |
611, Frenchmen Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 948 3800 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Formerly known as Alberto's, this comfortably casual restaurant in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood is now under the direction of Chef Adolfo. This cozy restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a casual meal. An oldtreadmill sewing machine table makes for comfortable seating and is a great conversation piece. Some of the excellent Italian renditions offered here include cannelloni eggplant with Italian sausage, pasta with oysters and Veal Frances, which combines shrimp and artichokes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quality Italian Food in the Quater |
1141, Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 566 0077 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Angeli specializes in both Italian food and Mediterranean food, both considered delectable delights that you would normally find in a first class restaurant. Angeli is instead a bright and electric one-room establishment located in the French Quarter that is always buzzing. The activity here is due to the 24 hours service on Fridays and Saturdays. Angeli is open until 4a on other days of the week. Decor includes flashy disco balls from the 70s and lots of neon lights. It is the perfect place for a party, late night dinner or early breakfast. Menu items include veggie pitas, breakfast pitas and pizzas, hummus, salads, sandwiches and calzones. Delivery service is available to local hotels in the area. -Karen Gros Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant Italian Creole |
310 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 2426 http://www.bacco.com/ jberger@neworleans-food.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This elegant French Quarter Italian restaurant is owned by the famed restaurant entrepreneurs, Ralph and Cindy Brennan. The beautifully designed space features pink Italian marble floors, wall and ceiling murals, Venetian chandeliers, and Gothic arches. The innovative, chic decor fosters an air of romance, which transforms dining couples into Italian lovers. The menu changes with the seasons, but usually includes such lunch appetizers as pan-fried polenta cake over spinach with oven roasted tomatoes and Gorgonzola cream, or a Creole Italian Gumbo with roasted goose, Italian sausage, chicken, and tasso. Decadent delights include frozen cappuccinos or praline cinnamon ice cream sandwiches. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Italian chain |
1711, St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 828 8828 http://www.bravoitalian.com/ |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Chef Phil Yandolini utilizes recipes inspired by his grandmother and his Tuscan heritage to create rich Italian food in a swanky, contemporary atmosphere. Tall ceilings and Corinthian columns are enveloped in the romantic sounds of big band music. The air is filled with an exciting upscale style that compliments the hustle and bustle of the open kitchen. Starters such as antipasto or stuffed portobello mushrooms are worth trying. Wood grilled entrees include Chicken Pomadoro, and Filet Mignon. Lunch specials are reasonably priced as are brunch specials on Sunday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World class Italian |
117 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 529 2154 http://www.cafegiovanni.com/ duke@cafegiovanni.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Opened in 1991, this establishment was recently renovated, doubling its capacity while adding a spacious dining room and a closed-in courtyard. Tables covered in white linen are romantically lit with votive candles, creating an authentic Italian cafe experience. Try the Fried Green Tomatoes or Duck Classico with garlic glaze. A fine selection of wines complements the Italian fare. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Romantic Southern Elegance |
912 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 412 8965 http://www.princessofmonaco.co... cafeamelie@bellsouth.net |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Located in the heart of the French Quarter inside the Princess of Monaco Carriage House & Courtyard, Cafe Amelie offers a welcome refuge from the busy streets. As the former home of Alice Heine, the first American Princess of Monaco, the courtyard and carriage house provide an exquisite, romantic dining atmosphere. The kitchen uses only fresh, local ingredients for its small, but mighty menu which captures the flavor of the city with its southern Creole and Cajun cuisine. Try the New Orleans Pan Fried Crab Cakes with citrus drizzle or the Creole Lamb Chops. Dinner can get pricey, but you get what you pay for in service and ambiance. Patrons can also enjoy live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Street car line Italian eatery |
1500 South Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 866 9866 cavallinos@aol.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This quaint Italian eatery is just one of many shops and restaurants along the Saint Charles Street car line. It is the perfect dining spot for an intimate meal or a family night out. Couples and kids alike will enjoy making their own pizza. What could be more fun, except maybe eating it? House favorites also include Piccatina di Vitello, which in layman terms means tender veal sautéed with artichoke hearts, capers, mushrooms, lemons and white wine. If you cannot eat Italian without having spaghetti, try the Con le Gamberetti, which features sautéed shrimp with garlic and fresh basil in a light tomato sauce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Muffuletta-Must |
923 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 523 1620 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Best known for its Muffuletta (which has been featured on the PBS special, "Sandwiches You Will Like"), this Italian deli-grocer has been owned by the same family since it opened in 1906. For the uninitiated, this is the place to acquaint yourself with the classic Muffuletta, a massive round loaf stuffed with Italian meats, cheeses, olives, and more. Central Grocery has become more of a grocer than a deli over the years (the Muffuletta is the only sandwich you can order prepared) and offers towering shelves of imported goodies from Italy, Syria, Greece and Sicily. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Front for the Culinary Institute of New Orleans |
2100 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 525 2433 http://www.ci-no.com/menus/ind... cinosales@cino.us |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This Garden District restaurant is a front for The Culinary Institute of New Orleans. Opened in late 1996, it is staffed with professional waiters and chefs-in-training. A striking dining room, with a wall of windows, provides a view of a candle filled wrought iron vine. The menu boasts Italian fare, with familiar Creole flavors. Dishes include Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp Andremoulade, Crabmeat Ravigote with Poached Asparagus, Smoked Trout, and Lobster with Mushroom Bisque. Desserts are divine. Spoil your tongue with the Banana Tarlette, Apple Tart, or Creme Brulee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale Italian |
1179 Annunciation Street New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 299-1179 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Eleven 79 is off the beaten path but well worth the search. Once inside you will find authentic Italian dinners and a wonderful wine selection. The bar is always crowded with those waiting for a much sought after table; reservations are a must. This place is crowded but if you have La Bocca della Verità it will tell you it's worth the wait! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Make Merry At Emeril's |
800 Tchoupitoulas Street At Julia Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 528 9393 http://www.emerils.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. The stylish main room combined with high ceilings, a world class menu and oh-so-attentive servers make Emeril's a pleasant place to dine at. Chef Lagasse's creative and imaginative fare such as 'tender butterflied shrimp with tiny rosemary-flecked biscuits in a thick wine' tingles your tastebuds. European delicacies such as the rare Italian white truffle is recommended. Emeril's is one of a kind, in that, it competes with none other than itself, constantly improvising on its ever evolving menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best bargain, good food |
625 St. Phillip Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 598 9002 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Located in the lower French Quarter, this unpretentious little cafe has quality cuisine sure to impress. The dimly lit dining room has exposed brick walls and crossbeams that conjure thoughts of the French colonial days. Entertainment includes videos, a jukebox and a pool table. Spaghetti with tangy veal meatballs is served with plenty of crisp garlic bread. Another good bet is the Lemon Pepper Catfish, combined either with a generous bowl of silky tomato basil soup or gumbo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cozy Italian Creole |
539 St. Phillip Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 523 4021 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This cozy little Italian Creole eatery is nestled on an obscure corner in the Vieux Carre. Irene DePietro leads the kitchen in grand Italian style. Scrumptious sensations range from Italian sausage steeped in roast peppers, roasted chicken bathed in olive oil and herbs and manicotti overflowing with ground veal and mozzarella. The Italian-style Baked Alaska is covered with a blue flame of ignited Grappa liqueur. The popularity of this spot is obvious if you come at peak dinner hours. You may have to wait in the "holding room" prior to being seated. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Get A Piece Of That Pie! |
5538 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115-3152 United States +1 504 894 0005 http://www.italianpie.com/loca... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Affectionately known as "The Pie", the original Italian Pie's gourmet pizzas have been voted unanimously as "Best Pizzas" in various surveys in New Orleans. The Pie is known for its wide range of delicious gourmet pizzas, salads, sandwiches and calzones. This is Italian cuisine at its best with a new Orleanian twist! The airy space has a casual and comfortable decor and welcomes anyone looking for authentic and mouthwatering pizzas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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No.1 Neighborhood Restaurant |
3636 Bienville Street New Orleans, LA 70119-5203 United States +1 504 482 9120 http://www.liuzzas.com info@liuzzas.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. A local landmark, Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar is a family owned restaurant operating for the past 60 years. No doubt, impeccable quality of food and hospitality is the slogan here. Pasta dishes and seafood specialties do brisk business. Fried green tomatoes and "Frenchuletta are favorites. The roast beef po-boys and mozzarella sticks are so wonderful that they make your wait worthwhile! Indulge your aweet tooth with 'Bread Pudding with rum sauce' or 'Triple chocolate cake'. Locals come in to get some yummy grub and take a breather with some sparkling wine, served by the glass. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gourmet pizza |
611 S Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 866 5900 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This gourmet pizza establishment is great for the eyes as well as the taste buds. This dimly lit cozy restaurant features artwork by some of the best up and coming artists in New Orleans. The art rotates so frequently that each time you go there is something new to delight your eyes. The young, hip clientele arrives en mass for the wood fired gourmet pizzas. The pizza is, without a doubt, some of the best. Do not discount the many pasta dishes. The Roasted Chicken Manicotti is great teamed with a cup of their soup of the day or with a small Caesar salad. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ultimate New Orleans haunt |
3800 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 United States +1 504 482 9179 http://www.madinas.com tomandina1@cox.net |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Among a long list of funky local joints, this is a classic New Orleans neighborhood restaurant. Owned and operated by the Madina family since the late 1800s, the menu has not changed much over the last 50 years. And you'll be thankful, because everything they make is quite tasty. Appetizers include fried onion rings, shrimp remoulade and crawfish cakes. Specials range from trout meuniere to red beans and rice with Italian sausage. If you're craving seafood you can't go wrong with the shrimp or oyster loaf (available in season). For the finishing touch, try the Creole bread pudding. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Later Italian |
1117 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116 United States +1 504 586 8883 http://www.maximositaliangrill... maxgrill@bellsouth.net |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This restaurant is great for a romantic rendezvous or cozy meetings. The dining room is filled with polished wood from the bar along one wall to the booths and small tables that are scattered about the rest of the floor. The kitchen here is conveniently open late for dining after an early show, and serves solid Italian food. On the menu you are likely to find a dozen pastas smothered in sauce with intense garlic flavors. The house specialty is Penne Rosa, topped with sun-dried tomatoes and shrimp. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best Steaks In Town |
2111 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 679 7697 http://www.mrjohnsristorante.com info@mrjohnssteakhouse.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Occupy a chair by the huge windows or enjoy the cool breeze on your face as you dine on the patio at Mr. John's Steak & Seafood. Located on the prestigious St. Charles Avenue, if, for a moment, you forget you are in a dining room, you are forgiven! Serving only USDA Prime Beef for all preparations, this steakhouse is, by far, the best in New Orleans. Fried Calamari comes with fresh squids that melt in your mouth. Eggplant Parmesan and Cured Prime Tenderloin please your senses. Combine any of these with a wine from the menu that boasts of wines from around the world. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Orleans All-In-One |
921 Canal Street Third Floor New Orleans, LA 70112 United States +1 504 524 1331 http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/... |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Not enough time to sample all the best eateries in New Orleans? Now you can without ever leaving your hotel room. The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans outdoes itself again with its restaurant, Mélange, which features signature dishes from several of the city's top chefs, in addition to its own culinary creations. The elegant dining room fosters an ultra-romantic environment, and even offers curtained "Cheater's Booths" for small parties. And to truly top off the complete New Orleans experience, Thursday through Saturday nights, you can enjoy your dinner to the smooth jazz sounds of trumpeter Jeremy Davenport. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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American/French bistro |
1041 Dumaine New Orleans, LA 70116-3005 United States +1 504 593 9535 peristyle@earthlink.net |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Chef Ann Kearney purchased this small but delightful escape after the death of the founder, Chef John Neal. A dark and romantic bistro, it is no surprise that the famed Tennessee Williams once occupied the balcony to play poker. Attentive service combined with French/Louisiana based cuisine creates an elegant and charming bistro that offers presentations of veal sweet breads and buttery Sonoma County foie gras. When in season, the Grilled Maine Salmon and Seared Sea Scallops are fantastic. On the sweeter side, things are interesting, with apple-pear tarts and a tres rich goat's cheese with fresh berries and Armagnac. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Speciality pizza |
741, State Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 899 1414 http://www.reginellis.com/ franchise@reginellis.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. This local pizzeria in the University area serves some of the best pizza in the city. The pizzeria is not much to look at, with a few scattered tables and unadorned walls, but it makes up for it with the food. You can also dine outside on sidewalk as you partake of their specialty pizza. The menu includes pizzas such as the 'Uptowner' and 'Irish Feast' which has new potatoes, fresh tomatoes and chicken as toppings. They also serve baked pasta entrees such as their stuffed shells and manicotti. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Come start your day the right way |
7801 Panola Street New Orleans, LA 70118 United States +1 504 314 1810 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Family owned by the Riccobono's, they have built an extensive clientele around better than average fare. Your nose, upon entering, is greeted by the heady aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the scent of fabulous waffles on the grill. Your eyes will be pleased with the spotless appointments that surround you and the colorful consignment art that adorns the walls. The breakfast menu boasts of Belgian banana nut waffles and fluffy omelets. There are always the ultimate morning meal staples of oatmeal, granola and fruit to complement whatever you choose. Lunch features excellent Italian seafood fare, including a robust gumbo or an oyster po-boy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Northern Italian |
541, Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 586 1414 http://www.ristorantecarmelo.com/ info@ristorantecarmelo.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Carmelo began his culinary creations with a chain of pizza stands. He now cooks all the other Northern Italian classics in a casual trattoria. The wine list offers an array of Italian bottles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Truly Gourmet Pizza |
3222 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70115-2321 United States +1 504 891 5152 |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. If you expect this to be yet another pizza joint, Rocky's Gourmet Pizza will surprise you with its original creations. The interiors are wood and the open kitchen buzzes with a bustling staff. Specialties include mojo, muffaletta pizza, magazine pizza. Choose from a range of hand made crusts with delightful shrimp or vegetable toppings and create your own! Sandwiches, salads and pastas also feature in its varied menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic Creole Italian Cusine |
746 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, LA 70130-3636 United States +1 504 581 1103 http://www.tommyscuisine.com contact@tommyscuisine.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. New Orleans is the city that takes dining seriously and is home to Tommy's Cuisine. The attentive staff, dimly lit romantic ambience and a simple classic menu easily makes it a hot favorite with the locals. The classic creole Italian cusine served here is authentic and the snails ,oysters and rosemarino chicken are lip-smacking. Round up your meal with sinful chocolate hazelnut truffle for a complete Italian experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Bar and two restaurants |
240 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 523 3181 http://www.oldabsinthehouse.com/ hristine@oldabsinthehouse.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Built in 1806 by two Spaniards, this home now houses one bar and two restaurants: Tony Moran's and Pasta E Vino. The namesake drink has long been banned from this country because it causes blindness and insanity. However, you can enjoy any other drink concoction at the bar and revel in the atmosphere and history. A plaque outside lists famous visitors: William Makepeace Thackery, Oscar Wilde, Sarah Bernhardt, Walt Whitman, Andrew Jackson and the infamous Lafitte brothers. So you see, you will be in good drinking and dining company. There is no cover. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine Italian food for over 99 years |
441 Royal Street Corner of Royal & St.Louis New Orleans, LA 70130 United States +1 504 522 4295 http://www.tortoricis.com/ reservations@karnocompanies.com |
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Four generations of family plus 99 years of traditional Italian and Creole cooking have made Tortorici's - 'a restaurant not to be missed' while staying in New Orleans. Private and dining/banquet rooms are located on the second floor affording private balconies that look out over Decatur Street. They offer facilities that can accommodate up to 150 people. As you dine in style, treat yourself to such pleasures as a tender filet in a hunter's reduction glaze or sautéed chicken breast in crawfish sauce. Soups and salads are equally delicious and make the perfect complement to this Northern Italian fare. The house wines come from the western slopes of the Andes Mountains in Chile. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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