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Irene's Cuisine
Cuisine: European, Italian
Price Range: $$
10Best Says
Relocated close to Canal Street in the French Quarter in 2018, this locally owned Creole Italian is a real gem. Follow your nose - you can smell the garlic a half-block away - and take a seat at the... Read More
Relocated close to Canal Street in the French Quarter in 2018, this locally owned Creole Italian is a real gem. Follow your nose - you can smell the garlic a half-block away - and take a seat at the spacious bar for well-shaken cocktails while you wait for a table. The charming warren of dining rooms invites, as does the gorgeous outside courtyard. Settle in for a treat, from house made pasta topped with soft shell crab in a divine cream sauce to an assertive osso buco and the wonderful duck St. Phillip lacquered with a raspberry-pancetta demi-glace. Service is exceptional, as is the bread pudding du jour and the ricotta cheesecake.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Beth D'Addono
New Orleans Local Expert
- Best Restaurants: "If you can't get a reservation online, definitely call when the restaurant opens at 5, since there are usually tables set aside for walk ins."
- Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Irene's is the epitome of Creole Italian cuisine and fine service.
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