Jeannette’s Guidebook
Things to do in the French Quarter
* Enjoy the street art and musical performances of local artists
* Go inside the St. Louis Cathedral
* Visit the area museums: The Cabildo and Presbytere which are
located on either side of the Cathedral.
* Other museums (free) are the Historic New Orleans Collection
(Schedule tours on line if possible)
* Have a meal/drink at one of my favorite restaurants...Muriel's,
Tableaux, Sylvain or Stanley.
* Go to Cafe' du monde for beignets/walk up to the river
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701 Decatur St* Enjoy the street art and musical performances of local artists
* Go inside the St. Louis Cathedral
* Visit the area museums: The Cabildo and Presbytere which are
located on either side of the Cathedral.
* Other museums (free) are the Historic New Orleans Collection
(Schedule tours on line if possible)
* Have a meal/drink at one of my favorite restaurants...Muriel's,
Tableaux, Sylvain or Stanley.
* Go to Cafe' du monde for beignets/walk up to the river
* Visit the many Art Galleries, shops, bars, and restaurants that
stretch the length of the French Quarter from Esplanade to
Canal St. One of my favorites is MS Rau at 622 Royal St. It is
described as a "museum with price tags".
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* Visit the many Art Galleries, shops, bars, and restaurants that
stretch the length of the French Quarter from Esplanade to
Canal St. One of my favorites is MS Rau at 622 Royal St. It is
described as a "museum with price tags".
* A must see if you can set aside a whole day to visit. Arrive early
and take a break for lunch in the museum's cafe' or a nearby
restaurant. An incredible experience
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945 Magazine St* A must see if you can set aside a whole day to visit. Arrive early
and take a break for lunch in the museum's cafe' or a nearby
restaurant. An incredible experience
Definitely "touristy" but a lot of fun. New Orleans is known for its historical accounts of vampires, ghosts, unexplainable events, definitely interesting persons from the past! Grab a to-go drink and stroll through the streets of the French Quarter.
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New Orleans Ghost and Vampire Tour
601 Royal StDefinitely "touristy" but a lot of fun. New Orleans is known for its historical accounts of vampires, ghosts, unexplainable events, definitely interesting persons from the past! Grab a to-go drink and stroll through the streets of the French Quarter.
Things to do outside of the French Quarter
Local live music in multiple venues in the Marigny neighborhood. The Spotted Cat, DBA, Blue Nile, Snug Harbor, and one of my favorites...the Royal Frenchmen Hotel. You will find Jazz, Funk, Brass, and Rock. There's an art market open on most weekends.
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Local live music in multiple venues in the Marigny neighborhood. The Spotted Cat, DBA, Blue Nile, Snug Harbor, and one of my favorites...the Royal Frenchmen Hotel. You will find Jazz, Funk, Brass, and Rock. There's an art market open on most weekends.
Schedule a guided Garden District walking tour...take the Canal St streetcar down the historic St. Charles Ave. to the Garden District. Tours stroll through one of New Orleans oldest neighborhoods consisting of magnificent mansions, gardens, and architecture.
* If it time allows, schedule a lunch or early dinner at Commander's Palace which is in the heart of the Garden District. One of my favorite restaurants.
Garden District
Schedule a guided Garden District walking tour...take the Canal St streetcar down the historic St. Charles Ave. to the Garden District. Tours stroll through one of New Orleans oldest neighborhoods consisting of magnificent mansions, gardens, and architecture.
* If it time allows, schedule a lunch or early dinner at Commander's Palace which is in the heart of the Garden District. One of my favorite restaurants.
Magazine St has 6 miles of eclectic shops, cafes, and restaurants, stretching from the Garden District's Washington Ave. all the way to uptown's Audabon Park.
Some of my favorite restaurants are La Petite Grocery, Bistro Daisy, Saba, Saffron, and Guy's Po Boys.
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Magazine St has 6 miles of eclectic shops, cafes, and restaurants, stretching from the Garden District's Washington Ave. all the way to uptown's Audabon Park.
Some of my favorite restaurants are La Petite Grocery, Bistro Daisy, Saba, Saffron, and Guy's Po Boys.
NOMA is one of the south's top fine arts museums, with a focus on French, American, and African art. There is also an outdoor, 12 acre sculpture garden that has over 90 sculptures.
Located at the end of Esplanade Ave., near Bayou St. John.
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1 Collins Diboll CirNOMA is one of the south's top fine arts museums, with a focus on French, American, and African art. There is also an outdoor, 12 acre sculpture garden that has over 90 sculptures.
Located at the end of Esplanade Ave., near Bayou St. John.
Local Coffee Houses
Located in the Historic Treme', this quaint little coffee house serves New Orleans coffee, pastries, bagels, and a limited number of sandwiches. It also serves Snowballs, a New Orleans "snow cone" which are a must in the summer heat and humidity. Open 8am-2pm. $
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Treme Coffeehouse
1501 St Philip StLocated in the Historic Treme', this quaint little coffee house serves New Orleans coffee, pastries, bagels, and a limited number of sandwiches. It also serves Snowballs, a New Orleans "snow cone" which are a must in the summer heat and humidity. Open 8am-2pm. $
located in Historic Treme', this coffee house is definitely a cozy spot that serves all day breakfast, made to order sandwiches, and desserts. Some of my favorites are the gyro, panini sandwiches, and the fresh bagel and lox plate. Open 7:30 to 3pm $
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Fatma's Cozy Corner
1532 Ursulines Avelocated in Historic Treme', this coffee house is definitely a cozy spot that serves all day breakfast, made to order sandwiches, and desserts. Some of my favorites are the gyro, panini sandwiches, and the fresh bagel and lox plate. Open 7:30 to 3pm $
A cool Cafe/Coffee Shop in the lower FG, close to the Jazz Museum at the Mint. Envie serves eggs, bacon, waffles, and sandwiches. It has an artsy, eclectic vibe that's very laid back.
It's popular with the locals as well as tourists. It's known for it's boozy coffee drinks, omelets, burgers, and paninis.$
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Envie Espresso Bar & Cafe
1241 Decatur StA cool Cafe/Coffee Shop in the lower FG, close to the Jazz Museum at the Mint. Envie serves eggs, bacon, waffles, and sandwiches. It has an artsy, eclectic vibe that's very laid back.
It's popular with the locals as well as tourists. It's known for it's boozy coffee drinks, omelets, burgers, and paninis.$
Located across from Jackson Square on Decatur ST, Cafe Du Monde has been a New Orleans landmark and tradition since 1862. It's menu is simple...chicory coffee (black or au lait) and beignets (served in an order of 3). The lines to enter are typically very long during the morning hours. They do offer take-out as well. $
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800 Decatur StLocated across from Jackson Square on Decatur ST, Cafe Du Monde has been a New Orleans landmark and tradition since 1862. It's menu is simple...chicory coffee (black or au lait) and beignets (served in an order of 3). The lines to enter are typically very long during the morning hours. They do offer take-out as well. $
Located on Royal St in the upper FQ, Cafe Beignet is another alternative to Cafe Du Monde to try a beignet. There are 4 locations throughout the FQ. Each serves beignets made to order, as well as cocktails, and classic New Orleans dishes. $
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Cafe Bienville
334 Royal StLocated on Royal St in the upper FQ, Cafe Beignet is another alternative to Cafe Du Monde to try a beignet. There are 4 locations throughout the FQ. Each serves beignets made to order, as well as cocktails, and classic New Orleans dishes. $
Breakfast and Brunch
Located on Jackson Square, across from Muriel's. This place serves sandwiches and breakfast all day.
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Stanley Restaurant
547 St Ann StLocated on Jackson Square, across from Muriel's. This place serves sandwiches and breakfast all day.
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Located in the Marigny on Burgundy St. The Ruby Slipper is a chain restaurant, but it's good. It has an extensive menu. If you're hungry, try the Trifeccta.
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The Ruby Slipper Café
2001 Burgundy StreetLocated in the Marigny on Burgundy St. The Ruby Slipper is a chain restaurant, but it's good. It has an extensive menu. If you're hungry, try the Trifeccta.
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On Sundays, the House of Blues has a Gospel Brunch that will definitely wake you up and put a pep in your step. It's a live performance with southern-style buffet, bloody marys, and endless mimosas. The cost is $49 per person.
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House Of Blues
225 Decatur StOn Sundays, the House of Blues has a Gospel Brunch that will definitely wake you up and put a pep in your step. It's a live performance with southern-style buffet, bloody marys, and endless mimosas. The cost is $49 per person.
Toast is located on Decatur St., about 4 blocks from Esplanade.
It's a cozy, fabulous breakfast spot. Delicious omelet, waffles and chicken, and crepes.
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French Toast
1035 Decatur StToast is located on Decatur St., about 4 blocks from Esplanade.
It's a cozy, fabulous breakfast spot. Delicious omelet, waffles and chicken, and crepes.
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Located in the lower FQ on Ursulines St. This place is cute, french, and yummy. French Pastries, Quiches, Cakes, Sandwiches, and Soup du Jour that are all made daily, on-site.
Opens at 6:30 and closes at 3pm. Great spot for a quick bite to eat and then stroll down Royal st.
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Croissant D'Or Patisserie
617 Ursulines AveLocated in the lower FQ on Ursulines St. This place is cute, french, and yummy. French Pastries, Quiches, Cakes, Sandwiches, and Soup du Jour that are all made daily, on-site.
Opens at 6:30 and closes at 3pm. Great spot for a quick bite to eat and then stroll down Royal st.
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601 Gallier St. Marigny/Bywater local favorite for daily breakfast and lunch. Classic southern New Orleans dishes. Favorite dishes include fried green tomatoes, banana cream cheese stuffed toast, and the praline bacon. $$
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Elizabeth's
601 Gallier St601 Gallier St. Marigny/Bywater local favorite for daily breakfast and lunch. Classic southern New Orleans dishes. Favorite dishes include fried green tomatoes, banana cream cheese stuffed toast, and the praline bacon. $$
Located in the Bywater, The Country Club is a 200 year old center hall house with a large pool. They serve brunch and lunch daily. For a fee you can hang out, use the pool, and have some fantastic food. Some of my favorites are the crab beignets, grilled salmon, and the sticky sesame cauliflower. The weekend Drag Brunch is very popular and reservations should be made in advance. $$-$$$
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The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetLocated in the Bywater, The Country Club is a 200 year old center hall house with a large pool. They serve brunch and lunch daily. For a fee you can hang out, use the pool, and have some fantastic food. Some of my favorites are the crab beignets, grilled salmon, and the sticky sesame cauliflower. The weekend Drag Brunch is very popular and reservations should be made in advance. $$-$$$
Located in the Marigny on Burgundy St., this fun, cozy Cafe offers breakfast and lunch daily. Some favorites include the Crabcake or Boudin Benedict, Not ya Mama Marigny corn bread, and Chicken fried steak. $$
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Who Dat Coffee Cafe
2401 Burgundy StLocated in the Marigny on Burgundy St., this fun, cozy Cafe offers breakfast and lunch daily. Some favorites include the Crabcake or Boudin Benedict, Not ya Mama Marigny corn bread, and Chicken fried steak. $$
Located in the CBD, Bearcat is a local favorite for breakfast and lunch. It offers menu options for various dietary preferences including vegan, vegetarian, and paleo. There are 2 sections to the menu. The "Good Cat" section has lighter, healthier options. The "Bad Cat" section has heartier, more indulgent options. Some favorites include the fried chicken club and grilled burritos.$$
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BEARCAT CBD
845 Carondelet StLocated in the CBD, Bearcat is a local favorite for breakfast and lunch. It offers menu options for various dietary preferences including vegan, vegetarian, and paleo. There are 2 sections to the menu. The "Good Cat" section has lighter, healthier options. The "Bad Cat" section has heartier, more indulgent options. Some favorites include the fried chicken club and grilled burritos.$$
Located in the Marigny at 1940 Daughine. Horn's is a family-run, small, neighborhood restaurant. It's a local favorite and often has a wait, but it's worth it. It serves classic New Orleans dishes, such as crawfish etouffee' and trout almondine.
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Horn's Eatery And Catering
2440 Dauphine StLocated in the Marigny at 1940 Daughine. Horn's is a family-run, small, neighborhood restaurant. It's a local favorite and often has a wait, but it's worth it. It serves classic New Orleans dishes, such as crawfish etouffee' and trout almondine.
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Traditional New Orleans Fine Dining in the French Quarter and Surrounding Neighborhoods
Located in the Heart of the French Quarter. Tableau serves classic Creole dishes. It has a beautiful courtyard and a wrap-around balcony seating that overlooks Jackson Square. They have a great brunch menu with bottomless mimosas and a traditional Jazz band. I love the shrimp and grits!!
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Tableau
616 St PeterLocated in the Heart of the French Quarter. Tableau serves classic Creole dishes. It has a beautiful courtyard and a wrap-around balcony seating that overlooks Jackson Square. They have a great brunch menu with bottomless mimosas and a traditional Jazz band. I love the shrimp and grits!!
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Muriel's is located on Jackson Square, on the corner one block over from Tableaux. They have a nice bar towards the rear of the building, where you can dine as well. I love their turtle soup.
The building is also haunted by the ghost of a previous owner who has a table set up just for him every day.
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Muriel's Jackson Square
801 Chartres StMuriel's is located on Jackson Square, on the corner one block over from Tableaux. They have a nice bar towards the rear of the building, where you can dine as well. I love their turtle soup.
The building is also haunted by the ghost of a previous owner who has a table set up just for him every day.
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In the French Quarter, Arnaud's serves traditional New Orleans Creole food. The signature dish is shrimp remoulade. Their bar, the French 75 Bar, is a classic and worth the visit for a traditional cocktail.
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Arnaud's
813 Bienville StIn the French Quarter, Arnaud's serves traditional New Orleans Creole food. The signature dish is shrimp remoulade. Their bar, the French 75 Bar, is a classic and worth the visit for a traditional cocktail.
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Brennan's is famous for "Breakfast at Brennan's". If you are looking for a traditional New Orleans Brunch experience, then look no further. A classic!! Brennan's is famous for its "Bloody Bull" cocktail and Bananas Foster that is flambee'd tableside.
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Brennan's
417 Royal StBrennan's is famous for "Breakfast at Brennan's". If you are looking for a traditional New Orleans Brunch experience, then look no further. A classic!! Brennan's is famous for its "Bloody Bull" cocktail and Bananas Foster that is flambee'd tableside.
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Bayona is a lush, romantic restaurant that serves decadent Mediterranean-style dishes with a New Orleans flare. I love this restaurant. My favorite dish is the veal sweetbreads.
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Bayona
430 Dauphine StBayona is a lush, romantic restaurant that serves decadent Mediterranean-style dishes with a New Orleans flare. I love this restaurant. My favorite dish is the veal sweetbreads.
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Located on Decatur St in the FQ, Tujague's was established over 160 years ago. Serving traditional creole cuisine. Some favorites include BBQ Shrimp and Grits, Shrimp Remoulade, and Gumbo.
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Tujague's
429 Decatur StLocated on Decatur St in the FQ, Tujague's was established over 160 years ago. Serving traditional creole cuisine. Some favorites include BBQ Shrimp and Grits, Shrimp Remoulade, and Gumbo.
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Located on Royal St in the FQ, the restaurant is nestled in the 150 year old Princess of Monaco courtyard and carriage house. Best known for its romantic, beautiful indoor and outdoor seating. Serving American-French dishes, some of my favorites are the Shrimp and Grits, Chicken and Waffles, and the Cochon Du Lait Sandwich. $$
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Cafe Amelie
900 Royal StLocated on Royal St in the FQ, the restaurant is nestled in the 150 year old Princess of Monaco courtyard and carriage house. Best known for its romantic, beautiful indoor and outdoor seating. Serving American-French dishes, some of my favorites are the Shrimp and Grits, Chicken and Waffles, and the Cochon Du Lait Sandwich. $$
Seafood Restaurants
Located on Royal St, my favorite street in the FQ. Royal House offers oysters raw and cooked in so many different ways. It has a laid back atmosphere with balcony seating or you can just order and eat at the bar. The staff is very friendly, and there's usually live music on the street corner. I love the sautéed crab claws (with bread for the sauce),grilled or raw oysters, and the baked shrimp tortellini.
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Royal House
441 Royal StLocated on Royal St, my favorite street in the FQ. Royal House offers oysters raw and cooked in so many different ways. It has a laid back atmosphere with balcony seating or you can just order and eat at the bar. The staff is very friendly, and there's usually live music on the street corner. I love the sautéed crab claws (with bread for the sauce),grilled or raw oysters, and the baked shrimp tortellini.
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Located in the upper FQ on Iberville St. Acme is a lively, fun, New Orleans-based chain offering oysters, Po' Boys, gumbo & other Cajun-Creole classics. My favorite is the "Peacemaker" (a Po' Boy that's 1/2 fried shrimp and 1/2 fried oyster..dressed of course). You should also try the oyster Rockefeller soup.
A warning... sometimes there may be a very long line outside with a long wait. If so...try Felix's across the street which is very similar and just as good.
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Acme Oyster House
724 Iberville StLocated in the upper FQ on Iberville St. Acme is a lively, fun, New Orleans-based chain offering oysters, Po' Boys, gumbo & other Cajun-Creole classics. My favorite is the "Peacemaker" (a Po' Boy that's 1/2 fried shrimp and 1/2 fried oyster..dressed of course). You should also try the oyster Rockefeller soup.
A warning... sometimes there may be a very long line outside with a long wait. If so...try Felix's across the street which is very similar and just as good.
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Felix's is across the street from Acme Oyster House at 739 Iberville St. It's a family-run business that has a similar menu to its competitor across the street. However, usually, there's less of a wait to get seated. I've never been dissatisfied.
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Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
7400 Lakeshore DrFelix's is across the street from Acme Oyster House at 739 Iberville St. It's a family-run business that has a similar menu to its competitor across the street. However, usually, there's less of a wait to get seated. I've never been dissatisfied.
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Fine Dining, upscale, locally owned restaurant in FQ. Gorgeous plates of food. I recently had the Parmesan Crusted Sheepshead. It was delicious.
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GW Fins
808 Bienville StFine Dining, upscale, locally owned restaurant in FQ. Gorgeous plates of food. I recently had the Parmesan Crusted Sheepshead. It was delicious.
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Located in the first block of Bourbon ST, everything that I have ordered here was delicious. Be sure to save room for the chocolate bread pudding!!
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Red Fish Grill
115 Bourbon StLocated in the first block of Bourbon ST, everything that I have ordered here was delicious. Be sure to save room for the chocolate bread pudding!!
Italian/Pizza
Located in the lower, residential side of the FQ. Locals love this restaurant. It's quirky, romantic, and adorned with hundreds of hand-drawn Mona Lisa's from its many patrons. The pizza is delicious and my favorite pasta is the Seafood Pasta. If there's a wait, just go to the "Golden Lantern" bar across the street and they will text you when your table is ready.
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Mona Lisa
1212 Royal StLocated in the lower, residential side of the FQ. Locals love this restaurant. It's quirky, romantic, and adorned with hundreds of hand-drawn Mona Lisa's from its many patrons. The pizza is delicious and my favorite pasta is the Seafood Pasta. If there's a wait, just go to the "Golden Lantern" bar across the street and they will text you when your table is ready.
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Upscale dining. Delicious Northern Italian food! Located across from the Mint on Barracks St. The veal chop is fabulous. $$$
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The Italian Barrel
1240 Decatur StUpscale dining. Delicious Northern Italian food! Located across from the Mint on Barracks St. The veal chop is fabulous. $$$
One of my all-time favorite restaurants in the French quarter. Beautiful, elegant surroundings, a piano bar, and upscale Italian Classics. Some of my favorites are the Duck St. Phillip, Grilled Lamb Chops, and the San Francisco stye Cioppino! $$$
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Irene's
529 Bienville StOne of my all-time favorite restaurants in the French quarter. Beautiful, elegant surroundings, a piano bar, and upscale Italian Classics. Some of my favorites are the Duck St. Phillip, Grilled Lamb Chops, and the San Francisco stye Cioppino! $$$
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Creole Italian Restaurant on Frenchmen St. in the Marigny. Some of the favorites are crabmeat and corn cannelloni, shrimp and crawfish pasta, and for desert try the rum espresso-soaked tiramisu.
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Adolfo's
611 Frenchmen StCreole Italian Restaurant on Frenchmen St. in the Marigny. Some of the favorites are crabmeat and corn cannelloni, shrimp and crawfish pasta, and for desert try the rum espresso-soaked tiramisu.
Located on Canal St in mid city, Mandina's is an old-school, New Orleans neighborhood restaurant serving dishes from Cajun/Creole to traditional Italian. Some of my favorites are the turtle soup, trout meunière, and spaghetti and meatballs. $$
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Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StLocated on Canal St in mid city, Mandina's is an old-school, New Orleans neighborhood restaurant serving dishes from Cajun/Creole to traditional Italian. Some of my favorites are the turtle soup, trout meunière, and spaghetti and meatballs. $$