2023 Best Italian Restaurants in New Orleans Area

Authentic Italian Food in New Orleans

Whether you're craving a simple plate of spaghetti and meatballs, or an osso buco that melts in your mouth, here are GAYOT's choices for the Top Restaurants for Italian Cuisine in New Orleans , presented in alphabetical order. Mangia!

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Avo
12/20
Chef Nick Lama offers Italian cuisine created from his Sicilian family’s recipes. See More
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Domenica
14/20
Focused on rustic Italian fare, Domenica takes "hotel dining" to the next level. See More

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Fausto's Bistro
12/20
Fausto’s offers authentic Italian fare in Metairie. See More
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Louisiana Pizza Kitchen
13/20
Louisiana Pizza Kitchen offers lunch, dinner, and French Quarter people-watching. See More

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Mona Lisa
11/20
Prime destination for pizza in the French Quarter. See More
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Mosca's
13/20
Although off the beaten path, Mosca's is worth the drive for its regional Italian fare. See More
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Ristorante Del Porto
13/20
Del Porto offers Italian cuisine on the North Shore of New Orleans. See More
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Tommy's Cuisine
13/20
Tommy’s in the Warehouse District offers Italian cooking amid an upscale ambience. See More

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Vincent's Italian Cuisine
11/20
Vincent’s is an uptown favorite for traditional Italian dining. See More
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