DINING Gianna Restaurant giannarestaurant.com / 700 Magazine St., Suite 101, NO 70130 / 504-399-0816 The newest addition to the Link Restaurant Group and offers rustic Italian cuisine rooted in Louisiana tradition and technique . The menu features daily antipasti, locally farmed produce, Gulf seafood and house made pastas . L $$$$ D $$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Sofia Nola, LLC sofianola.com / 516 Julia St., NO 70130 / Rockrose 504-322-3216 A fun and funky high energy Italian restaurant in the heart of the New Orleans' Warehouse District . Our family style approach reflects our view that dining is communal, and food is meant to be shared . L $$ D $$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District rockrosenola.com / 217 Camp St., NO 70130 / 504-369-3070 A contemporary American-Greek restaurant featuring ingredients from Louisiana and Greece . B $$ Br $$ L $$$ D $$$$ — Central Business District Tommy's Cuisine Shaya Happy Italian Pizzeria tommysneworleans.com / 746 Tchoupitoulas St., NO 70130 / 504-581-1103 A deceptively simple but magnificently polished menu of Italian cooking and Creole French cuisine, served in a quaint and intimate dining room . Wine bar attached to restaurant with live music . Seven private dining rooms available . Br $$ L $$ D $$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District shayarestaurant.com / 4213 Magazine St., happyitalian.com / 7105 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan 70123 / 504-305-4666 Italian restaurant featuring pizza, calzones, salads, soups, Italian and local entrees, fresh seafood, and house made desserts . L $$ D $$$ — Jefferson Parish NO 70115 / 504-891-4213 Marries Israeli staples with Southern flavors and modern techniques, striking a balance between innovation and tradition . The contemporary menu reflects the ongoing evolution of Israeli food and celebrates the abundance of Louisiana . L $$$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown Josephine Estelle RESTAURANTS -MEXICAN Arana Taqueria y Cantina aranataqueria.com / 3242 Magazine St., NO 70115 / 504-894-1233 Arana reflects both authentic and modernized Mexican cuisine using techniques inspired by culinary traditions of the Yucatan . Happy hour Mons, 3-7pm featuring half-priced tacos and drinks, plus Sunday brunch with select bottomless cocktails . Br $$ L $$ D $$ — Garden District/Uptown josephineestelle.com / 600 Carondelet St., NO 70130 / 504-930-3070 An osteria inside Ace Hotel New Orleans, combining the seasonal, craft-centric philosophy of Italian cuisine with the flavors of the American South . B $$ Br $$$ L $$$ D $$$$ — Central Business District Tony Mandina's tonymandinas.com / 1915 Pratt St., Gretna 70053 / 504-362-2010 A family-owned Italian Restaurant serving exquisite Sicilian cuisine for over 37 years located off the Westbank Expressway in Gretna, just minutes from downtown New Orleans . L $$ D $$$ — Westbank La Mensa lamensanola.com / 1117 Decatur St., NO 70116 / 504-325-5789 Located in the historic Ursuline barracks, La Mensa serves up pizza, pastas and beyond . With two floors of dining and balcony seating, La Mensa delivers a playful, upbeat atmosphere . Come party with us . Br $$$$ D $$$$$ — French Quarter RESTAURANTS -JAPANESE/SUSHI Haiku Sushi & Bar haikunola.com / 4430 Magazine St., NO 70115 / 504-301-0850 Authentic Japanese restaurant serving fresh, unique dishes using only the best ingredients . L $$ D $$$$ — Garden District/Uptown Del Fuego delfuegonola.com / 4518 Magazine St., NO Louisiana Pizza Kitchen/ French Quarter 95 French Market Pl., NO 70116 / 504-522-9500 "Voted Best Specialty Pizza Restaurant" nine years running by New Orleans Magazine . Wood-fired, gourmet pizza, award-winning salads, pasta, wraps and elegant appetizers . Wine Spectator award winner and eclectic beer selection . Overlooking the French Market . L $$ D $$ — French Quarter Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steak House 70115 / 504-309-5797 Serves homemade, from scratch Mexican fare featuring fresh-squeezed margaritas, award winning tacos, burritos and more . Dine inside or on the covered patio overlooking Magazine Street . Del Fuego is also the perfect spot for Magazine Street Mardi Gras parades . Br $$ L $$ D $$ — Garden District/Uptown japanesebistro.com / 1403 St. Charles El Gato Negro Marcello's Restaurant & Wine Bar marcelloscafe.com / 715 St. Charles Ave., Ave., NO 70130 / 504-410-9997 A unique, entertaining dining experience . Seasoned hibachi chefs provide interactive dining and our expert sushi artists provide the freshest ingredients in New Orleans . Fully stocked bar . Perfect for parties and special events . L $ D $$ — Garden District/Uptown elgatonegronola.com / 800 S. Peters St., NO 70130 / 504-309-8864 New Orleans most authentic Mexican kitchen . Our extensive menu will make the most critical mouths water . Exotic drink enthusiasts will enjoy our tequila menu with several rare options . L $$$ D $$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District NO 70130 / 504-581-6333 Located along the historic streetcar line on St . Charles Ave ., serves classic Italian cuisine and offers an extensive wine selection with a friendly neighborhood wine market ambiance . L $$$ D $$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Tsunami Sushi Johnny Sanchez servingsushi.com / 601 Poydras St., Suite johnnysancheznola.com / 930 Poydras Pascal's Manale Restaurant pascalsmanale.com / 1838 Napoleon Ave., NO 70115 / 504-895-4877 Since 1913, home of the original famous barbecue shrimp . Fresh seafood, Italian cuisine, and delicious steaks are also featured . Come enjoy our fine restaurant . A spacious parking lot is available for your convenience . L $$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown B, NO 70130 / 504-608-3474 Our menu ranges from traditional sushi to westernized hybrid sushi to grill dishes of edible art . In the historic PanAm building on St . Charles and Poydras we are walking distance from your hotel, apartment, or sporting event . L $$$ D $$$$$ — Central Business District St., Suite 101, NO 70112 / 504-304-6615 A smart and authentic restaurant that embodies the warmth of traditional Mexican cooking, and the hospitality that defines New Orleans . It bridges traditional Mexican food with a modern approach using the very best ingredients . Br $$ L $$$ D $$$ — Central Business District RESTAURANTS -MEDITERRANEAN Bayona bayona.com / 430 Dauphine St., NO 70112 / 504-525-4455 Located in a romantic Creole cottage in the historic French Quarter . Chef Susan Spicer prepares her nationally acclaimed International cuisine which has given Bayona the distinction as one of the top restaurants in the United States . L $$$ D $$$$$ — French Quarter Juan's Flying Burrito juansflyingburrito.com / 515 Baronne Reginelli's Pizzeria St., NO 70113 / 504-529-5825 New Orleans' favorite Creole taqueria . Offers delicious margaritas, tacos, burritos and vegetarian friendly options . L $ D $ — Central Business District reginellis.com / 930 Poydras St., NO 70112 / 504-586-0068 Italian fare, New Orleans flair . See why the locals call Reginelli’s the perfect pizza . The diverse menu includes seasonal salads, house-made focaccia sandwiches, rich pastas and more . Dine in, delivery, catering, and online ordering available . Br L $$ D $$ — Central Business District La Carreta on Magazine carretarestaurant.com / 1814 Magazine Byblos Mediterranean Grill byblosrestaurants.com / 1501 Metairie Riccobono's Peppermill riccobonospeppermill.com / 3524 Severn Ave., Metairie 70002 / 504-455-2266 B $$ Br $$ L $$ D $$$ — Jefferson Parish Rd., Metairie 70005 / 504-834-9773 Offers the largest selection of specialty lamb dishes in the city . Featuring kabobs, chops and racks, along with fresh, house-made hummus, Shawarma and seafood dishes . L $$ D $$$ — Jefferson Parish St., NO 70130 / 504-304-7063 Fresh, fun, and festive . Enjoy authentic, Mexican cuisine in Uptown New Orleans . Try our simmering steak fajitas and hand-crafted margaritas made with fresh fruit . L $$ D $$ — Garden District/Uptown Nole Restaurant nolerestaurant.com / 2001 St. Charles Ave., NO 70130 / 504-593-9955 A new restaurant celebrating the natural but unrecognized combination of Latin American and New Orleans cultures and cuisine . Br $ L $$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown 56