Best Authentic Restaurants in Metairie

55 restaurants available nearby

1. Tana

4.7

Exceptional(493)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Metairie

Booked 21 times today

Tana is an upscale Italian restaurant drawing from local Chef Michael Gulotta's New Orleans Sicilian upbringing as well as his time training in the Liguria region of Italy.Experience cocktails in our comfy lounge with jewel toned plush booths and ambient lighting. Dine in the classically Italian styled main room with wood beams or The Villa, which is light and airy with lots of natural light, as if you're dining al fresca on the Sicilian coast.

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2. Ristorante Filippo

4.8

Exceptional(1053)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Metairie

Booked 6 times today

Chef Philip Gagliano is a native New Orleanian of Italian descent who LOVES food! Learning his culinary skills from his mother and grandmothers, Chef Philip serves delightfully classic dishes in an elegant and inviting atmosphere. Menu specialties include Oysters al Oreganate, Chicken & Veal served in 5 classic Italian preparations and USDA Steaks alongside traditional Italian Pasta dishes. Chef Philip says "I am very attached to my Italian roots and have been in the industry a long time. My wife Mary and I work diligently at the restaurant to make it a wonderful place to dine for all of our guests. We look forward to welcoming you into our restaurant".

3. Toups Meatery

4.8

Exceptional(2439)

Price: Expensive

• Cajun • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 30 times today

Toups' Meatery is a contemporary Cajun restaurant featuring fine food, wine, specialty cocktails, extensive Bourbon selection and charcuterie inspired by deep-rooted Louisiana family traditions. Chef Isaac Toups represents the new guard of Cajun chefs for his updated refined approach to rustic dishes. Cooking the food that’s closest to his heart has earned him rave reviews including recently being named a James Beard Semi-Finalist for Best Chef of the South 2014 & 2015. Located in beautiful Mid City near City Park and the New Orleans Museum of Art.

4. Lola's

4.4

Awesome(744)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Mid-City / City Park

Booked 4 times today

Lola's is truly authentic Spanish food, with a twist, in New Orleans. We are a local restaurant in the Mid-City area serving traditional Spanish dishes that have influenced the local Creole cuisine for decades.

5. Los Jefes Grill

4.5

Awesome(10)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Metairie

Booked 3 times today

We’re in the heart of Fat City in Metairie on the corner of 18th Street and Edenborn Ave, near Lakeside Shopping Center, close to the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, also about 10 mins from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Whether a local, or a visitor traveling to Louisiana, our cuisine is a great treat! As has been noted by many, Los Jefes Grill in Metairie has been chosen as their favorite Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Metairie, New Orleans and surrounding areas for takeout, delivery, dine-in and catering.

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6. Landry’s Seafood House – New Orleans Lake Pontchartrain

4.5

Awesome(1367)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Lakeview/Gentilly

Booked 27 times today

Landry’s Seafood House - New Orleans Lake Pontchartrain is the real deal. It offers an authentic Gulf Coast experience, with a warm atmosphere and exceptional seafood that’s praised by locals and visitors alike. The food is consistently described as delicious and generous, and the service is exceptional. As one reviewer said, 'Lots of locals so that’s always a good sign for a place with authentic flavor.'

7. Fury's Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(7)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Metairie

Booked 7 times today

Fury's Restaurant in Metairie has been serving authentic New Orleans-style seafood and Italian dishes since 1983. Known for its fresh, locally sourced seafood, Fury's specializes in classic fried fish, shrimp, and crab alongside house-made sauces, dressings, and gumbo. With 40 years of perfected family recipes, this beloved spot keeps things traditional, offering dishes like rich crawfish étouffée and crispy fried seafood platters.Their recent remodel complements the welcoming, family-owned atmosphere, making it a must-visit for those craving flavorful, home-cooked meals in a warm, inviting setting.

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8. Bobby Hebert's Cajun Cannon Restaurant and Grill

3.8

Excellent(43)

Price: Expensive

• American • Metairie

Booked 7 times today

Bobby Hebert's Cajun Cannon Restaurant and Grill is a creole sports bar that is fun and serves tasty food. The staff makes everyone feel welcome, whether they are a regular or a newcomer. Since Bobby Hebert's is kid-friendly, it is a fantastic place for families to stop by for a delicious meal and enjoy each other's company. There are so many tasty offerings at Bobby Hebert's. The seafood gumbo is a must try, as are the Cajun French fries. Seafood lovers should check out the crab cakes with mushroom cream sauce or the barbecue shrimp. The restaurant does not skimp on dessert options! The Oreo crumble cake is mouthwatering and is covered with chocolate. The Kentucky bourbon pecan pie is topped with a lovely scoop of ice cream. For a classic, customers can't go wrong with the bandit's root beer float.

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9. Don's Seafood - Metairie

4.4

Awesome(34)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Metairie

Booked 2 times today

The truth is, you don't become a Louisiana favorite just by putting the word "authentic" on your sign. When you've served Cajun meals as long as we have, you learn the difference between real food and a bland imitation, and our guests know it too. Grilled, fried or on ice-there's time cooked into every dish and time spent on every home cooked recipe, so that every aroma, every bite, every sip and every gathering is memorable. We've spent more than 80 years creating a recipe for something much greater than a place for a lunch break or night out. It's a place to share (or keep the whole plate to yourself), a place where you always have a seat ready at the table and a place where you're always part of the family.

10. Domenica

4.5

Awesome(7450)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 88 times today

Domenica translates to “Sunday,” in Italian, it is the day of the week to explore and cook leisurely, abundant meals. At Domenica restaurant, our chefs seek to transport guests to those coveted moments, offering passionately prepared dishes that marry pure, local ingredients with revered techniques.While the menu is rooted in tradition, our chefs focus on elevating Italian ingredients and classic flavors to create modern classics, adapted for the contemporary palate of New Orleans. The fresh pastas made by hand daily, roasted vegetables, meats and Napolitano style pizzas, all prepared in the restaurant’s iconic wood oven, are perfectly complemented by custom-brewed beers, seasonal craft cocktails and an Italian-focused wine list.

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LoriVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing brunch we loved the pancake egg hash sausage skillet - it should be added to the menu. Great service and shout out to Thea and our waitress whose name I didn’t get. She was fun and friendly and just great. Toups never disappoints.
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Toups MeateryPrice: Expensive• Cajun• Mid-City / City Park
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4.8
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Joan
New Orleans / Louisiana •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Phil and Mary are delightful host. Dinner was outstanding. Laurie our server is personable, knowledgeable and beyond efficient. Everyone including busboys treat you like family. And the food and drinks are exceptional. Busy night the Friday before Christmas and didn’t miss a beat. Highly recommend.
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Ristorante FilippoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Metairie
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4.8
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Naima
New Orleans / Louisiana •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Awesome ambience during the holidays. The drinks and food were great and our staff made us feel special. The dark chocolate pistachio balls at the end of the meal are amazing.
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TanaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Metairie
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4.7
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Jack
Phoenix / Arizona •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Dec 2024
The food was delicious. We ordered the chicken that came in a skillet. Probably the best chicken we have had. The soup was great too. No room for dessert.
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Lola'sPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Mid-City / City Park
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4.4
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Lo
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 Nov 2024
My experience was great! Our food was yummy, drinks were bomb, waitress was top tier always apologizing for what she thought was delays but it actually wasn’t long lol the only issue was the floors in the middle area was extremely slippery. Like I had to walk very very careful and just as I said I didn’t want to fall and elderly woman fell : ( I went over to assist. I do not recall any member of management coming out to check on her or speak with her
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Los Jefes GrillPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Metairie
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55 restaurants available nearby

1. Tana

2. Ristorante Filippo

3. Toups Meatery

4. Lola's

5. Los Jefes Grill

6. Landry’s Seafood House – New Orleans Lake Pontchartrain

7. Fury's Restaurant

8. Bobby Hebert's Cajun Cannon Restaurant and Grill

9. Don's Seafood - Metairie

10. Domenica

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