🍝 NOLA Italian Guide

Best Italian Restaurants in NOLA

Sicilian heritage blends with Creole soul in New Orleans.

Find NOLA Italian

New Orleans' Italian connection runs deep—Sicilian immigrants shaped the city's food culture. Today you'll find everything from muffulettas to modern trattorias across diverse neighborhoods.

NOLA Legends

Mosca's

$$$ • Avondale

Old-school roadhouse Italian. The oysters Mosca are legendary.

Mandina's

$$ • Mid-City

New Orleans Italian-Creole since 1932. Red gravy perfection.

Vincent's

$$ • Uptown

Family-style Italian that locals love.

Modern Italian

Gianna

$$$$ • Magazine Street

Southern Italian from Donald Link. Outstanding.

Paladar 511

$$$ • Freret

Latin-Italian fusion in Freret neighborhood.

Avo

$$$$ • Garden District

Modern Italian with New Orleans touches.

Neighborhood Classics

Irene's Cuisine

$$$ • French Quarter

Romantic Quarter spot with Creole-Italian.

Italian Barrel

$$ • French Quarter

Wine bar with excellent small plates.

Adolfo's

$$ • Marigny

Upstairs from Apple Barrel bar. Cash only, BYOB.

Pro Tip: Don't miss the muffuletta at Central Grocery—a NOLA Italian invention that's essential eating.