These Are The Best Italian Restaurants In New Orleans

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The flavorful side dishes, the aroma, the love. These are all the things we love about Italian food. Fortunately for us, we can get authentic Italian cuisine in New Orleans with relative ease. We know where to go.

In this article, we’ll show you where you can find the best Italian food in New Orleans.

Top Italian Restaurants In New Orleans

Here are our picks:

Irene’s

529 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 529-8811

Here’s what one diner says about Irene’s: “Irene’s was an absolute delight. Each starter was better than the last. The specials were out of this world, and the lamb was the absolute best I’ve ever had. I cannot wait to return and have another delightful meal. Thank you to our phenomenal, knowledgeable server, Dan, this is now our favorite restaurant in NOLA by a wide margin.”

Vincent’s Italian Cuisine

7839 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118 | (504) 866-9313

Here’s what one customer says about Vincent’s: “Excellent food! Tony and Vincent, the proprietors of this “neighborhood eatery,” with a vast clientele all over NEW ORLEANS, serves the BEST ITALIAN FOOD TO BE SOUGHT! The “serving staff,” including the bar, are the absolute BEST of any in NEW ORLEANS!”

Domenica

123 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70112 | (504) 648-6020

Here’s what one diner says about Domenica: “Best food i had in New Orleans !! the bread is to die for and everything me and my family ordered was superb.”

Gianna Restaurant

700 Magazine St #101, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 399-0816

Customer review: “One of the best pasta with crab i ever had. However had to order 2 portions because of a small portion size. I did ask the waitress the portion size but i guess it is subjective – that’s all i had other than a salad.”

Mona Lisa

1212 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116 | (504) 522-6746

Here’s what one eater says about Mona Lisa: “We have called it our favorite Italian Restaurant for a lot of years but we got take out Chef Salad tonight and it was the BEST I’ve had in a long long time. Still the best of the best.”

The Italian Barrel

1240 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 | (504) 569-0198

Here’s what one patron says about The Italian Barrel: “Best italian ever! My hubby is italian and grew up eating it.. he said it was the absolute Authentic Italian.. we will definitely come back.”

Rizzuto’s Ristorante & Chop House

6262 Fleur De Lis Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124 | (504) 300-1804

Here’s what one customer says about Rizzuto’s: “Amazing food! The meatball appetizer was great. It came with a delicious ricotta cheese. Chicken Parm portion was huge and awesome. I love the sauce. It’s a classic Italian sauce with a little kick to it. Dessert was the best bread pudding I’ve ever had. No question.”

What Are The Most Popular Italian Dishes?

Of course, America has put its own twist on many Italian dishes. Here are the most popular ones you’ll find at an eatery near you:

Pizza
Lasagna
Spaghetti
Ravioli
Focaccia
Risotto

Final Word

No matter where you go to get your Italian fix in New Orleans, you know it’s going to be satisfying. The city’s dining scene is not only one of the best in America, but is recognized across the world.

Find out what’s cookin’ in New Orleans by checking out our Food & Drink section.

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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.