*Please note that if your desired reservation time is not available online, or your party is larger than those accepted through this service, please call the restaurant. We are happy and excited to make great effort in accommodating you. *
RESERVATION POLICY: Reservations requiring a credit card are subject to a $10/person fee as a result of no call-no show, or if not cancelled before 4:00pm central time on the reservation date.
Our cuisine is country French and Italian with a New Orleans influence. Although a majority of our seating is available for walk-in guests we do take reservations. While you wait we have a piano player and serve cocktails. We look forward to serving you. "Love and Cuisine, Sempre con Passione"
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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value
Noise • Moderate
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New Orleans / Louisiana
Best Overall
New Orleans / Louisiana
Best Food
New Orleans / Louisiana
Best Service
New Orleans / Louisiana
Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Great for fine wines
New Orleans / Louisiana
Italian
New Orleans
Best Overall
New Orleans
Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
New Orleans
Best Value
New Orleans
Great for fine wines
New Orleans
Romantic
New Orleans
Italian
Review summary
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Irene's offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food," "amazing service," and "romantic ambiance." Guests rave about knowledgeable staff, live piano music, and standout dishes like lasagna and shrimp & crawfish fettuccine. Perfect for both locals and visitors, Irene's is a "must-visit" in New Orleans.
4,307 Reviews
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Carri
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This is the best restaurant in NOLA. All 4 of us loved our meals, from the appetizer to the salad to the entrees. Every thing was great and we loved our visit. We will be back!!
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Awesome food and service.
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Chris
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food was very good from the bruschetta starter, to my Caprese salad, different that I’d get up North but nicely prepared. I had the Cioppino which was outstanding. Sauce was very tasty and spicey. My wife had a well dressed Caesar salad maybe a bit too much but tasty. Her main course of crawfish and shrimp over fettuccine in a cream sauce was also delicious. They had several specials but we wanted the seafood dishes from the menu. Only gripe was that it was busy for a Tuesday night and we needed to eat later than we wanted at 8:45 or other option was 5:15.
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Deirdre
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our server Michael really made this experience what it was. This is a “institution” type restaurant, one with an excellent reputation and acts as an ambassador for the city. The tab will quickly add up but it was worth it to enjoy a great meal, in a lovely old school restaurant.
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Becky
VIP
Atlanta
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
What a surprise! Tucked away on Bienville is one of New Orleans most romantic restaurants. Great food, drinks and wonderful ambiance. Piano player was great. We loved the lamb and the shrimp annd crayfish pasta. Adore the real taper candles on the table. Will be making this one our “regular” spots!
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Joseph
VIP
Indiana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Outstanding in every aspect Best dining experience I’ve had in several trips to NOLA No question
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Deirdre
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Irene's is always exceptional. Our waiter Brandon aka Sugar Bear took excellent care of us for my husband's birthday.
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Richard
VIP
New Orleans
70 reviews
5.0
70 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great experience and Sean did a great job with menu selections
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Mike
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Irene’s is a “have to” every time we’re in New Orleans. The wines are inspired, the local flair is ever present in the menu… and the fresh fish options are out of this world… and the team takes care to make your experience memorable.
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Bill
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food, excellent waitress. Soft shell crab and lamb chops excellent as always.
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FAQs
Irene's is rated 4.9 stars by 4307 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.