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Fiorella’s Café $ town. The seafood gumbo is
Italian Creole Map 5 D1 another specialty worth trying.
1136 Decatur St, 70116
Tel (504) 553-2155 Eat $$
Casual local mainstay serving Creole Map 4 C1
mainly salads, sandwiches, and 900 Dumaine St, 70116
fried Southern favorites. The Tel (504) 522-7222 Closed Mon
menu is simple and their slow- Serving a simple, straightforward
cooked fried chicken is definitely menu of southern favorites
worth the wait. such as chicken and dumplings,
and butter beans, this bright
Kukhnya $ restaurant is very reasonably
Slavic Map 3 E3 priced. No alcohol is served
2227 St. Claude Ave, 70116 but diners can bring their own
Tel (504) 265-8855 bottle (BYOB).
The back of the rock music bar
Siberia is home to this delightful Dining area at the popular Marigny Elizabeth’s $$
Slavic kitchen, which serves Brasserie & Bar Creole
classic dishes such as pierogi, as 601 Gallier St, 70117
well as great burgers. Specializing in sandwiches and Tel (504) 944-9272
sides, served until midnight, it Besides serving the most
Lost Love Lounge Vietnamese also offers limited delivery to the delicious brunch in town,
Kitchen $ Marigny and French Quarter. Elizabeth’s also dishes up great
Vietnamese Map 3 F4 lunches and dinners. The best
2529 Dauphine St, 70117 DK Choice tables are in the intimate down-
Tel (504) 949-2009 stairs dining room, which is
Small, dark and hidden in the back Adolfo’s $$ adorned with folk art.
of a hipster bar, this unassuming Italian Map 5 E1
Vietnamese eatery has a loyal 611 Frenchmen St, 70116 Feelings $$
local fan base. Everything is good Tel (504) 948-3800 French Creole Map 5 F1
on its limited menu, especially Hidden above a smoky dive 2600 Chartres St, 70117
the pho and spring rolls. bar, this tiny, funky little place Tel (504) 945-2222 Closed Mon,
is easy to miss. There are only a Tue & Wed
Mimi’s in the Marigny $ few tables in the intimate dining Only open four days a week,
Café Map 5 F1 room, and it opens to the small this casual gourmet restaurant
2601 Royal St, 70117 kitchen where diners can watch has one of the most charming
Tel (504) 942-0690 the chef prepare traditional dining rooms in town. The food
Popular with the young and hip Italian offerings. The focus at here is consistently good, with
crowd, this bar/restaurant serves Adolfo’s is food and atmosphere, influences of old-world France.
mainly tapas, which are better and everything else takes a
than one would expect from its back seat. Horns $$
gritty atmosphere. The dining Diner Map 4 C2
room gets lively at night with 1940 Dauphine St, 70116
live music and DJ dance parties. Arabella Casa di Pasta $$ Tel (504) 459-4676
Italian Map 3 D4 A popular neighborhood and
Mona’s Café $ 2258 St. Claude Ave, 70116 locals' spot, especially for
Middle Eastern Map 5 E1 Tel (504) 267-6108 brunch, Horns serves elevated
504 Frenchmen St, 70116 The pasta here is freshly made diner food and has dog-friendly
Tel (504) 949-4115 every day and there's a “construct street-side tables that make a
This local chain restaurant serves your own dish“ menu with a great people-watching spot in
many standard Mediterranean/ choice of pasta and gourmet the heart of the Mairgny Triangle.
Middle Eastern dishes that are sauces. There are also daily specials
better than all the others. Portions and homemade desserts. Irene’s Cuisine $$
are large enough to share. The Italian Map 5 D2
lamb kebabs are the best choice. Cane and Table $$ 539 St. Philip St, 70116
International Map 3 E4 Tel (504) 529-8811 Closed Sun
Praline Connection $ 1113 Decatur St, 70116 Expect long lines for dinner at
Creole Map 5 E1 Tel (504) 581-1112 this romantic Italian spot, which
542 Frenchmen St, 70116 This high-end tiki cocktail bar has more seafood on the menu
Tel (504) 943-3934 also has a well-respected and than the typical Italian place. Do
Call it soul food or comfort Creole eclectic menu of small and large try the superb Oysters Irene.
– Praline Connection focuses on plates and a superb courtyard.
the New Orleans mainstays. Great Brunch is served on Saturdays Marigny Brasserie & Bar $$
fried chicken, crawfish etouffée, and Sundays. Creole Map 5 E1
gumbo – and pralines as well. 640 Frenchmen St, 70116
Coops Place $$ Tel (504) 945-4472
Verti Marte Deli $ Cajun Map 5 D1 Popular with tourists intent
Deli Map 5 D1 1109 Decatur St, 70116 on trying something “local”,
1201 Royal St, 70116 Tel (504) 525-9053 this neighborhood-style
Tel (504) 525-4767 A local institution that attracts restaurant is relaxed and
Understated and overlooked lots of tourists at peak times, go casual. Large windows provide
by many, this deli is famous early or late to Coops Place for endless oppor tunities for
among locals in the Quarter. some of the best jambalaya in people-watching.
For more information on types of restaurants see page 169
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