Best Authentic Restaurants in Venetian Isles

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1. The Italian Barrel

4.7

Exceptional(3439)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • French Quarter

Booked 23 times today

The Italian Barrel is a genuine Italian restaurant in New Orleans. Reviews rave about the authentic Italian cuisine, with phrases like 'Food was authentic and terrific!', 'Classic, Italian, style restaurant' and 'Wonderful Authentic Italian food'. The owner, Samantha Castagnetti, brings the essence of Northern Italy to the dining table with overnight shipments of imported Italian foods. The ambiance is also praised, with a cozy and romantic atmosphere.

2. Domenica

4.6

Exceptional(7397)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 104 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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3. Good Catch | Thai Urban Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(57)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Central Business District

Booked 7 times today

Authentic Thai bistro offering a unique lunch, happy hour, and dinner experience - your oasis in the heart of New Orleans Central Business District. Specializing in Thai seafood dishes that highlight the abundance of locally-availability fresh Gulf fish and seafood. With a full Thai menu and a creative bar menu designed to accompany the tropical flavors of Thai food and the New Orleans cultural heritage, Executive Chef Aom Srisuk brings together the best flavors of the East with the best of the Big Easy. Good Catch is the sister restaurant to our smaller but more established uptown restaurant Pomelo.Two blocks from Canal Street, and one-and-a-half blocks to St. Charles Ave. and less than a block away from the uptown (green) streetcar line. Short walk to the Saenger, Orpheum, Roosevelt, Ritz Carlton, and so much more.Authentic Thai | Gulf Seafood Specialties | Savory Sips | Lunch / Dinner / Happy HourPlenty of space to host your party, or let us cater your next event!

4. The Country Club

4.7

Exceptional(1150)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Bywater

Booked 24 times today

Hidden away in the Bywater neighborhood, The Country Club offers an elegant escape from everyday living. Our beautiful restaurant and bar deliver exquisite food and drink in sophisticated surroundings. We offer chef-driven cuisine inspired by Italian-French and Creole-Southern heritages. Our incredible menus by Chef Chris Barbato, formerly of Commander’s Palace, has all the foodies talking. Our award-winning wine program features more than 140 bottles from 13 countries and its very own private label wines. You MUST be 21 or over to dine with us. Some outdoor seating is available. If you would like to request outdoor seating, please do so when you arrive. We book up for Drag Brunch six months out, HOWEVER, as people cancel reservations they immediately become available online, so be sure to check back often. For Parties over 20 people please contact us directly.

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5. Muriel's Jackson Square

4.7

Exceptional(10217)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 71 times today

The Bistro at Muriel’s Jackson Square offers contemporary Creole cuisine with New Orleans classics like Seafood Gumbo, Turtle soup, Shrimp & Grits and Wood Grilled Pork Chop while the Courtyard Bar is the perfect place to drop by for drinks and appetizers. The Séance Lounge is the place for a relaxed, comfortable meeting before or after dining. Comprised of two areas, The Outer Seance and The Inner Séance, the Séance also tells the story of a mystic checkered past. The Outer Séance addresses the New Orleans era of Storyville when Muriel's Jackson Square was one of the French Quarter's top bordellos! The Inner Séance is the preferred domain of the resident ghost, Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan; it's the perfect spot for an intimate conversation or a drink among its plush surroundings. The 170 foot wrap-around balcony is a splendid spot for enjoying our specialty cocktails or our extensive wine list featuring over 300 selections from around the world.

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6. Tujague's - New Orleans

4.4

Awesome(3421)

Price: Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 43 times today

Tujague's is the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans. This French Quarter institution has been serving traditional New Orleans cuisine to locals and visitors alike for more than 160 years. Lore states that brunch originated here, as did the Grasshopper cocktail. Homages to the restaurant's long and colorful history abound within the interior of the building from the classic 19th century architecture to memorabilia on the walls.Menu items such as the seared gulf fish and the daily gumbo meld French traditions with New Orleans fare and flare. Our famous five course menu is still served nightly; but have no fear, the menu is no longer pre-fixe, so those less ravenous diners can join in too.If you want a quintessential New Orleans experience filled with history and local fare, Tujague's is your place.

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7. Broussard's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(3974)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 36 times today

Broussard's Restaurant is a quintessential New Orleans dining experience, known for its elegant French Quarter Courtyard, beautifully appointed Empire Bar, and Contemporary interpretations of Classic Creole Cuisine. The restaurant is highly rated for its exceptional service, unique and delicious food, and beautiful ambiance. One reviewer noted, 'Classic white table restaurant. Our reservation was on the early side so the dining room was quiet on arrival. As the evening progressed, more diners arrived and there was a noticeable hum in the air. The service was incredible.' Another reviewer highlighted, 'Broussard's Restaurant is highly recommended for its beautiful interior for ambience, outstanding service from its very knowledgeable Maitre d and wait staff and their absolutely delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts.'

8. Mr. B's Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(6243)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 77 times today

Mr. B's Bistro, a New Orleans gem, is renowned for its authentic Creole cuisine, which is prepared with fresh regional products. Owned by a member of the legendary Brennan family, it's a favorite for both locals and visitors. Reviewers consistently praise the food's authenticity, the excellent service, and the classic New Orleans ambiance. It's a true New Orleans dining experience!

9. Palace Café

4.6

Exceptional(5524)

Price: Moderate

• French American • French Quarter

Booked 55 times today

For larger parties, please call (504) 523-1661.For over two decades Palace Cafe has been serving award-winning, contemporary Creole cuisine in the historic Werlein Music building. Located downtown, at the entrance to the French Quarter, this Dickie Brennan & Co. restaurant is popular with visitors & locals alike.

10. Sofia New Orleans

4.7

Exceptional(1893)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Warehouse District

Booked 45 times today

Sofia is an Italian-inspired kitchen that has an elevated take on traditional cuisine in a fun and funky setting in the warehouse district. Acclaimed chef Talia Diele's menu of inventive small plates, traditionally prepared meats and fish, handmade pasta, and wood fired pizza has drawn rave reviews locally and nationally. Our Italian inspired cocktails, craft beers and Italian wine list have been carefully curated and will appeal to the most discerning palates.

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Zoe
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
amazing food, drinks, service, and ambiance! we will definitely be returning!
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The Italian BarrelPrice: Expensive• Italian• French Quarter
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4.7
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KimberlyGvip
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our server, Heather, was incredibly fast, friendly, and knowledgeable. She made great recommendations and was so fun to be around. You can tell she loves people and her job!
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DomenicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Central Business District
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4.6
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Miavip
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
AMAZING experience! When we arrived our table wasn’t ready yet and the host gave us a mini private tour of the seance room and balcony. We got to see the ghost table (ask if someone alive is eating there tonight before you go take photos). When we were seated we had outstanding service and delicious food. The filet mignon and salmon were both perfectly cooked. I enjoyed the “honey child” cocktail which was the perfect level of sweet. We went for our anniversary and revived a complimentary crème brûlée topped with candles. I highly recommend the pumpkin crème brûlée if they still have it when you go!
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Muriel's Jackson SquarePrice: Very Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• French Quarter
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4.7
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Elizabethvip
New York City •77 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing birthday celebration, great entertainment, cocktails and food. A wonderful afternoon. Thank you!!!!
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The Country ClubPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Bywater
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4.7
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Geraldvip
New Orleans / Louisiana •36 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Nov 2024
Wow! A Thai bistro using Louisiana gulf seafood is a winning combination! (Chicken, Beef & Vegetarian also offered). This quaint restaurant in New Orleans' CBD provides personal, attentive service, a large & varied menu, and great execution of every dish we tried (Red Curry with chicken; Crab Fried Rice; Tom Yum Ramen with Seafood Medley; and Clay Pot Baked Glass Noodles with Gulf Shrimp. Soups, salads, raw bar, extensive Vegetarian options and full bar with some unique Thai-infused cocktails also offered. Everything we had was fantastic. Highly recommended!
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Good Catch | Thai Urban BistroPrice: Expensive• Thai• Central Business District
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4.7

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58 restaurants available nearby

1. The Italian Barrel

2. Domenica

3. Good Catch | Thai Urban Bistro

4. The Country Club

5. Muriel's Jackson Square

6. Tujague's - New Orleans

7. Broussard's Restaurant

8. Mr. B's Bistro

9. Palace Café

10. Sofia New Orleans

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