DINING Palm & Pine palmandpinenola.com / 308 N. Rampart Reginelli’s Pizzeria St., NO, 70112 / 504-814-6200 A vibrant restaurant in the French Quarter exploring the food and drink of Louisiana, the South and south of that from the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America . From the Pine Bar, find classic and original cocktails revolving around agave and cane spirits, New World wines and regional beers . BR $$ D $$$ — French Quarter 504-586-0068 Italian fare, New Orleans flair . See why the locals call Reginelli’s the perfect pizza . The diverse menu includes seasonal salads, housemade focaccia sandwiches, rich pastas and more . Dine in, delivery, catering and online ordering available . L $$ D $$ — Central Business District reginellis.com / 930 Poydras St., NO, 70112 / 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 $$$ D $$$$$ — French Quarter RESTAURANTS -ITALIAN A Tavola Restaurant & Wine Bar atavo.la / 3413 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, 70002 / 504-577-2235 Now open at Lakeside Shopping Center showcasing modern Italian cuisine in a lively setting . A Tavola, which means, “at the table” in Italian, is a family-friendly restaurant . Join us for daily happy hours . L $$$ D $$$$ — Jefferson Parish riccobonospeppermill.com / 3524 Severn Ave., Metairie, 70002 / 504-455-2266 B $$ BR $$ L $$ D $$$ — Jefferson Parish Riccobono’s Peppermill Sofia Nola, LLC sofianola.com / 516 Julia St., NO, 70130 / Avo 504-322-3216 A fun and funky high-energy Italian restaurant in the heart of the New Orleans Warehouse District . A family-style approach reflects our view that dining is communal and food is meant to be shared . L $$ D $$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District byblosrestaurants.com / 1501 Metairie Rd., Metairie, 70005 / 504-834-9773 Offers the largest selection of specialty lamb dishes in the city . Featuring kabobs, chops and racks, along with fresh, housemade hummus, Shawarma and seafood dishes . L $$ D $$$ — Jefferson Parish misanola.com / 4734 Magazine St., NO, 70115 / 504-510-2791 Mediterranean American cuisine by an Israeli chef . B $$ BR $$ L $$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown Byblos Mediterranean Grill Misa restaurantavo.com / 5908 Magazine St., NO, 70115 / 504-509-6550 A regional Italian restaurant from New Orleans-born chef Nick Lama, a third-generation Sicilian . D $$$$$ — Garden District/Uptown Tommy’s Cuisine Barrilleaux’s Restaurant and Wine Bar barrilleauxs.com / 2000 Burgundy St., NO, 70116 / 504-717-3441 Barrilleaux means “to whom is the most important .” Family is the most important to us . Family owned and operated, we spend a lot of time with each other and when you are dining at Barrilleaux’s, you’re family too . B $$$ BR $$$$ L $$$$ D $$$$ — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater 746 Tchoupitoulas St., NO, 70130 / 504-581-1103 A deceptively simple but magnificently polished menu of Italian cooking and Creole French cuisine, served in a quaint and intimate dining room . Wine shop attached to restaurant . Seven private dining rooms available . BR $$ L $$ D $$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District tommysneworleans.com / Saba eatwithsaba.com / 5757 Magazine Tony Mandina’s St., NO, 70115 / 504-324-7770 Meaning “grandfather” in Hebrew, Saba reflects chef Alon Shaya’s heritage, a journey through food and beverage that pays homage to the culinary landscape of Israel, with influences from the Middle East, Europe and North Africa . BR $$ L $$ D $$ — Garden District/Uptown tonymandinas.com / 1915 Pratt St., Gretna, 70053 / 504-362-2010 A family-owned Italian restaurant serving exquisite Sicilian cuisine for over 37 years off the Westbank Expressway in Gretna, just minutes from downtown New Orleans . L $$ D $$$ — Westbank Domenica Restaurant domenicarestaurant.com / 123 Baronne St., NO, 70112 / 504-648-6020 Located in the storied Roosevelt New Orleans hotel, Domenica brings an elegant take on the unique cuisine of rural Italy prepared using only the best local ingredients . L $$ D $$$ — Central Business District RESTAURANTS -JAPANESE/SUSHI Haiku Sushi & Bar haikunola.com / 4430 Magazine St., NO, 70115 / 504-301-0850 Authentic Japanese restaurant serving fresh, unique dishes using only the best ingredients . L $$ D $$$$ — Garden District/Uptown shayarestaurant.com / 4213 Magazine St., NO, 70115 / 504-891-4213 Marries Israeli staples with Southern flavors and modern techniques, striking a balance between innovation and tradition . The contemporary menu reflects the ongoing evolution of Israeli food and celebrates the abundance of Louisiana . L $$$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown Shaya giannarestaurant.com / 700 Magazine St., Suite 101, NO, 70130 / 504-399-0816 The newest addition to the Link Restaurant Group offers rustic Italian cuisine rooted in Louisiana tradition and technique . The menu features daily antipasti, locally farmed produce, Gulf seafood and housemade pastas . L $$$$ D $$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Gianna Restaurant Tal’s Hummus St., NO, 70115 / 504-267-7357 Authentic Mediterranean Israeli street food with vegan and vegetarian options . BR $$ L $$ D $$$$ — Garden District/Uptown ordertalsonline.com / 4800 Magazine Josephine Estelle Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steak House RESTAURANTS -MEXICAN El Gato Negro Ave., NO, 70124 / 504-309-8864 New Orleans most authentic Mexican kitchen . Our extensive menu will make the most critical mouths water . Exotic drink enthusiasts will enjoy a tequila menu with several rare options . L $$$ D $$$ — Lakeview/Lakefront NO, 70130 / 504-930-3070 An osteria inside Ace Hotel New Orleans combining the seasonal, craft-centric philosophy of Italian cuisine with the flavors of the American South . B $$ BR $$$ L $$$ D $$$$ — Central Business District josephineestelle.com / 600 Carondelet St., Ave., NO, 70130 / 504-410-9997 A unique, entertaining dining experience . Seasoned hibachi chefs provide interactive dining and our expert sushi artists provide the freshest ingredients in New Orleans . Fully stocked bar . Perfect for parties and special events . L $ D $$ — Garden District/Uptown miyakonola.com / 1403 St. Charles elgatonegronola.com / 300 Harrison Louisiana Pizza Kitchen/ French Quarter Tsunami Sushi 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 servingsushi.com / 601 Poydras St., Suite B, NO, 70130 / 504-608-3474x504 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 $$$ D $$$$$ — Central Business District felipestaqueria.com / 301 N. Peters St., NO, 70130 / 504-288-TACO (8226) It’s our mission to throw our neighborhood a party everyday . We specialize in scratch-made Mexican cuisine and fresh, hand-squeezed key-lime margaritas in a lively atmosphere . Also, our second floor private event space is open for booking . L $$ D $$ — French Quarter Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria Pascal’s Manale Restaurant Union Ramen NO, 70115 / 504-895-4877 Since 1913, home of the original famous BBQ shrimp . Fresh seafood, Italian cuisine and delicious steaks are also featured . In 2023, Dickie Brennan & Co . welcomed Pascal’s Manale into their restaurant family . BR L $$$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown pascalsmanale.com / 1838 Napoleon Ave., B, NO, 70130 / 504-459-2819 The ramen boom is real, and Union Ramen offers its own interpretation of this popular Japanese cuisine, uniting Asian and New Orleans flavors . Enjoy bowls of tori or miso ramen, plus small plates and cocktails . L $$$ D $$$ — Garden District/Uptown unionramen.com / 1837 Magazine St., Suite Johnny Sanchez johnnysancheznola.com / 930 Poydras St., Suite 101, NO, 70112 / 504-304-6615 A smart and authentic restaurant that embodies the warmth of traditional Mexican cooking and the hospitality that defines New Orleans . It bridges traditional Mexican food with a modern approach using the very best ingredients . L $$$ D $$$ — Central Business District 66