A New Orleans Tradition Since 1913
A part of the Ray and Jessica Brandt Family since 2019. Italian dishes, fresh seafood & delicious steaks. Have your special occasion or business function with us. Private rooms available. Ample off-street parking.
“Good Cat” (for lighter fare) and “Bad Cat” (something more sinful) sections. Visit them for breakfast, lunch, or brunch, with comfortable patio seating, fantastic cocktails, and their special Alinea coffee. Multiple Locations, bearcatcafe.com Café 615 (Home of Da Wabbit) is a special Westbank spot that you don’t want to miss. Founded in 1948, this café has served authentic Creole dishes—ranging from turtle soup to crawfish queso—to generations of families. Pair your meal with one of their cocktails or draft beers. 615 Kepler St., Gretna, 504-365-1225, cafe615.com Caffe! Caffe! warrants its name’s enthusiasm. Their multiple locations are renowned for both their coffee and their cuisine. They offer made-from-scratch options, from breakfast sandwiches to fresh juices, along with creative salad and sandwich selections and a delicious soup du jour. Multiple Locations, caffecaffe.com
Closed Sun. & Mon. Tues. Dinner Open at 4 Wed. through Fri. Lunch & Dinner Open at 11:30 Saturday Dinner Open at 4 1838 Napoleon Av. Raw Oyster Bar 895-4877 PascalsManale.com
Jimmy J’s Café is known as “Nawlins’ Funkiest Lil’ Café.” This eatery serves Instagram-worthy food for lunch, dinner, and all-day breakfast. You won’t want to leave without first trying their French Toast Monte Cristo, served with shaved ham, bacon, cheese, maple syrup, and a side of home fries. 115 Chartres St., 504-3099360, jimmyjscafe.com
CARIBBEAN Carmo boasts flavors “from Southeast Asia to West Africa, the Caribbean, South America, and beyond.” And everything tastes even better with one of their fantastic cocktails or fresh tropical juices. They provide a comfortable atmosphere and amazing food that is perfect for vegetarians and carnivores alike. 527 Julia St., 504875-4132, cafecarmo.com NOLA Caye is a Caribbean-inspired restaurant in the Warehouse District with a hip, modern vibe and gorgeous decor. Get fresh and authentic island cuisine, such as conch fritters, jerk chicken, watermelon gazpacho, or fish tacos. Don’t miss their creative cocktails to accompany your meal. 98 Baronne St., 504-302-1302, nolacaye.com
ITALIAN Elle-J’s offers Creole-Italian food. Try Chef Ludovic “Vic” Gerrets’s famous Shrimp Lucia: jumbo shrimp tossed in a light butter sauce and served over linguini. Join Elle-J’s mid-week for Wine Wednesdays, when you can enjoy an awesome meal with half-off bottled wines from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. 900 Harrison Ave., 504-459-2262, ellejslakeview.com Josephine Estelle, run by James Beard Award-winners, blends Italian cooking with flavors of the American South. They feature both fried chicken with an Italian
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twist and rigatoni on the same menu. This restaurant offers the best of both worlds: truly fine dining and reasonable prices. 600 Carondelet St., 504-930-3070, josephineestelle.com Mosca’s has been serving some of the city’s best Italian food for more than 60 years. Favorites include Shrimp Mosca, Oysters Mosca, and Italian crab salad. Mosca’s is good for groups, as dishes are served family-style. Make sure to stay for the grand dessert finale: pineapple fluff! 4137 US-90 West, Westwego, 504436-8950, moscasrestaurant.com Pascal’s Manale is owned and operated by the Ray Brandt family and has been open for over 100 years. Known for its fresh oysters and BBQ shrimp, Pascal’s also serves delicious Italian options, salads, steaks, and seafood specialties. Come in for their two-for-one apps and martinis on Tuesdays. 1838 Napoleon Ave., 504895-4877, pascalsmanale.com Tavolino Pizza & Lounge is a pizzeria known for its traditional Italian fare and wine selection. They offer apps, salads, and signature pizzas, such as the meatheavy Carne or the Fantasy Island with prosciutto, pineapple, and jalapeños. Enjoy it on the patio with a drink. 141 Delaronde St., Algiers, 504-913-8921, facebook.com/TavolinoLounge Red Gravy has moved Uptown and serves Italian-influenced cuisine, such as homemade pasta and their famous meatballs. For brunch, try their Brûlée French Toast with caramel and pecans, and for dinner, order the Rolatini: breaded eggplant with ricotta, mozzarella, and red gravy. It’ll leave you wanting more. 4206 Magazine St., 504-561.8844, redgravycafe.com
LATIN Tito’s Ceviche & Pisco brings Peruvian flavors to seafood, including their eponymous ceviche. They also offer a number of other plates, such as duck confit with a beer glaze. But a trip to Tito’s wouldn’t be complete without sipping some of their famous pisco, on its own or in a cocktail. 5015 Magazine St., 504267-7612, titoscevichepisco.com
MIDDLE EASTERN Lebanon’s Café offers traditional options, including homemade Lebanese tea and delicious kabobs. Order one of their lunch plates, which come with hummus, salad, and pita, or try their rosemary lamb chops. This spot combines the hospitality of a family-owned restaurant with affordable prices. 1500 S. Carrollton Ave., 504862-6200, lebanonscafe.com Tal’s Hummus only uses the freshest ingredients to create Israeli-inspired food, such as falafel, pita sandwiches, and kabobs. Their hummus can be served with everything from falafel to fava beans, but it’s also great on its own. Tal’s is open for delivery, dine-in, and catering.
