At Domenica, you'll never have a dull meal. Executive Chef Phillip Mariano cooks with the intention of elevating Italian ingredients that will leave a lasting memory with guests. From roasted vegetables and meats to Napolitano-style pizzas prepared in a wood oven, Domenica offers so much to satisfy your Italian palette.
Since 1957, Venezia has feed and treated the New Orleans community like family and has more recently been making a name for itself in Gretna. Their rich red sauce, pizza, and hidden gem steaks are guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Bring in the whole family and an empty stomach to relish in Venezia's generous portions!
Sofia is a fun, funky, high-energy Italian eatery in the heart of the Warehouse District. Their goal is to provide locally-sourced ingredients and food from sustainable farms. In for gameday with the family? Enjoy Sofia's gameday brunch and watch party. Try their wide array of antipasto, as well as their first and second purse dishes.
Beginning as a corner grocery store in 1913, Pascal's Manale grew to become a family tradition that has been passed down for four generations. Most lunch items are in the $20 range, such as their chicken parmigiana and pasta puttanesca. For dinner, try their house-made crab alfredo or veal chop.
Located within Hotel Saint Vincent, San Lorenzo is an all-day restaurant that serves as an ode to creative Italian cooking with New Orleans influences. They are best known for their hand-made pastas, Gulf seafood, grilled steaks, and more. For a cocktail, stop by the Paradise Lounge.
Pulcinella! blends Sicilian family traditions and modern Italian-American influences. The restaurant's interior is inspired by Italian theater with its colorful decor and intimate dining room. Popular dishes include their signature giant meatball with Sunday gravy and homemade focaccia, as well as their seafood cannelloni. For a night cap, go upstairs to the Original Nite Cap bar for live entertainment and cocktails.
Opening in 1946, Mosca's is a family-owned traditional Italian eatery with Creole influences. Popular dishes include the signature oysters Mosca, chicken a la grande, shrimp Mosca, and spaghetti bordelaise, which all include garlic, herbs, and olive oil. Guests can also enjoy wine and cocktails alongside Mosca's classic Italian fare.
8. The Italian Barrel
1240 Decatur St., (504) 569-0198
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The Italian Barrel offers an intimate dining experience inspired by traditional northern Italian cuisine. Known for its cozy, romantic atmosphere, the restaurant features a small dining room with white tablecloths and outdoor street seating. Try their homemade ravioli, gnocchi, bruschetta, and Nonna Novella's bolognese. Order the tiramisu or panna cotta for dessert.
Irene's brings Sicilian family traditions to the heart of the French Quarter. Popular dishes include the oysters Irene, chicken Rosemarino, duck St. Philip, lasagna bolognese, and shrimp and crawfish fettuccine. Its extensive Italian wine selection and homemade desserts, such as their bread pudding, complete the delicious dining experience.
Combining Italian and Sicilian influences, Tana blends these ethnic creations with Louisiana ingredients. Under the direction of Chef Michael Gulotta, Tana's signature dishes include the blue crab and squid ink fusilli, four cheese ravioli braised meatballs, and more. Compliment your entree with an Italian wine or spritz.
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