Dining Couvant couvant.com / 317 Magazine St. , NO, 70130 / 504-342-2316 Discover reimagined French-Southern dining against the backdrop named as one of the most beautiful restaurants in New Orleans. B $$$ BR $$$ L $$$ D $$$$ — Central Business District Vyoone's Restaurant Emeril's Brasserie -Caesars New Orleans caesars.com/harrahs-new-orleans/ restaurants/emerils-brasserie / Caesars New Orleans, 8 Canal St., NO, 70130 / 504-533-6900 Emeril Lagasse's first French-inspired restaurant concept, Emeril's Brasserie, brings the signature Creole flavors he is famous for to classic French-inspired dishes. The restaurant is accessible from both the casino floor for guests who are at least 21 and from Canal Street for all ages. BR $$$$ D $$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District vyoone.com / 412 Girod St., NO, 70130 / 504-518-6007 Vyoone's (pronounced Vee-Ans) was born with the idea of bringing chic and unique French flair to the Warehouse District. Its beautiful decor with French Quarter-style courtyard, private event spaces, and tantalizing cuisine has created a hidden gem. Vyoone is a fourth-generation New Orleanian with Southern French, African American, and Indian heritage. D — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Domenica Restaurant domenicarestaurant.com / 123 Baronne St., NO, 70112 / 504-648-6020 Located in the storied Roosevelt New Orleans hotel, Domenica brings an elegant take on the unique cuisine of rural Italy prepared using only the best local ingredients. L $$ D $$$ — Central Business District Gianna Restaurant RESTAURANTS -HEALTH FOOD True Food Kitchen truefoodkitchen.com/neworleans / 801 St. Charles Ave. , NO , 70130 / 504-558-3900 At True Food Kitchen, we celebrate real ingredients, organic produce, single-source farms, no seed oils. Our chef-crafted dishes honor authenticity, flavor, and connection, inviting you to savor real food made for real life, every time. BR $$$ L $$$ D $$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District giannarestaurant.com / 700 Magazine St. , Suite 101, NO , 70130 / 504-399-0816 The newest addition to the Link Restaurant Group offers rustic Italian cuisine rooted in Louisiana tradition and technique. The menu features daily antipasti, locally farmed produce, Gulf seafood, and housemade pastas. L $$$ D $$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Osteria Lupo Gautreau's Restaurant gautreausrestaurant.com / 1728 Soniat St., NO, 70115 / 504-899-7397 An upscale restaurant nestled in the heart of Uptown, offering delicious French-Contemporary cuisine with favorites including duck confit, sauteed red snapper, and roasted duck. Innovative wine list that changes often. D $$$$$ — Garden District/Uptown osterialupo.com / 4609 Magazine St., NO, 70115 / 504-273-1268 Showcases Northern Italian cuisine with a variety of house-made pastas, roasted meats, and vegetables from the wood-fired oven. Seafood and other regional specialties. L $$$$$ D $$$$$ — Garden District/Uptown pascalsmanale.com / 1838 Napoleon Ave., NO, 70115 / 504-895-4877 Since 1913, home of the original famous BBQ shrimp. Fresh seafood, Italian cuisine, and delicious steaks are also featured. In 2023, Dickie Brennan & Co. welcomed Pascal's Manale into their restaurant family. L $$$ D $$$$ — Garden District/Uptown RESTAURANTS -INDIAN Nirvana Indian Cuisine nirvananola.com / 4308 Magazine St., NO, 70115 / 504-894-9797 "Flawless," raves Gambit Weekly. Nirvana satisfies the newcomer and longtime Indian food-lover alike. Suitable for a casual dinner or special night out. Vegetarian friendly. Reservations recommended for parties of more than five. Complete wedding planning services, off-site catering. BR L $ D $$ — Garden District/Uptown Pascal's Manale Restaurant Herbsaint Bar & Restaurant herbsaint.com / 701 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70130 / 504-524-4114 A French-American bistro in the Warehouse District owned by James Beard award-winner Chef Donald Link. Casual fine dining in a comfortable atmosphere with a separate dining room for private parties up to 50. L $$ D $$$$ — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Pulcinella King Brasserie & Bar kingbrasserieandbar.com / 521 Tchoupitoulas St., NO, 70130 / 504-324-3000 Beautifully fresh ingredients, celebrated with refined yet understated technique. A meal with us is an experience of a modern French brasserie, permeated with the distinct flavors of Louisiana. Neighborly hospitality, refined but never pretentious. Our menu incorporates dishes for casual meals with friends and special occasions alike. B $$ $$$ D $$$$ — Central Business District Saffron Nola saffronnola.com / 4128 Magazine St., NO, 70115 / 504-323-2626 Presents a modern take on regional Indian cuisine through the lens of New Orleans. Our private Gallery Room is a separate, intimate space available for celebratory dinners, cocktail hours, and business gatherings. D $$$$$ — Garden District/Uptown dirtydimeproductions.com / 1300 St. Bernard Ave., NO, 70116 / 504-221-1560 Where Sicily meets the 7th Ward. D $$$ — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater Rizzuto's Prime La Petite Grocery RESTAURANTS -INTERNATIONAL Palm&Pine palmandpinenola.com / 308 N. Rampart St., NO, 70112 / 504-814-6200 A vibrant New Orleans restaurant in the French Quarter. We explore the food and drink of Louisiana, the South, and South of that (the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America). From the Pine Bar, guests will find classic and original cocktails revolving around agave and cane spirits, new world wines, and regional beers. BR $$ D $$$ — French Quarter lapetitegrocery.com / 4238 Magazine St., NO, 70115 / 504-891-3377 La Petite Grocery is a New Orleans restaurant housed in a century-old building with a storied history. Modern bistro-style cuisine by Justin Devillier, James Beard award-winner for Best Chef: South. BR L $$$$ D $$$$ — Garden District/Uptown rizzutosprime.com / 601 Loyola Ave., NO, 70113 / 504-734-2534 Rizzuto's Prime in the New Orleans Hyatt Regency Hotel offers an elegant private event space ideal for gatherings up to 180 guests for a seated dinner or 250 guests for a reception. Specializing in premium seafood, steaks, and classic Italian cuisine, Rizzuto's Prime delivers a sophisticated dining experience in the heart of New Orleans. BR $$$ L $$$ D $$$$$ — Central Business District Rizzuto's Ristorante & Chop House rizzutosristorante.com / 6262 Fleur de Lis Dr., NO, 70124 / 504-300-1804 Rizzuto's Ristorante & Chop House in the heart of Lakeview offers a stylish and versatile private event space, ideal for everything from intimate gatherings to larger events for up to 175 guests. Our menu features a refined blend of classic Italian cuisine and premium steakhouse offerings, all served in an inviting, upscale setting. L $$$ D $$$$$ — Lakeview/Lakefront N7 n7nola.com / 1117 Montegut St., NO, 70117 Located in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans, N7 is a neighborhood French restaurant and wine bar. Founded by filmmaker Aaron Walker and chef Yuki Yamaguchi, N7 specializes in French cuisine, often infused with a Japanese touch. BR $$$$ D $$$$$ — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater RESTAURANTS -ITALIAN Brutto Americano bruttoamericano.com / 600 Carondelet St., NO, 70130 / 504-930-3070 Celebrates the beautiful marriage between classic Italian recipes and the bright and mystifying flavors of the American South. Brought to us by local restaurant group BDR, of Costera and Osteria Lupo, located inside The Barnett Hotel, a JdV by Hyatt property. B $$$$ BR $$$$ L $$$$ D $$$$ — Central Business District Restaurant August restaurantaugust.com / 301 Tchoupitoulas St., NO, 70130 / 504-299-9777 The cuisine at August is contemporary French with a focus on local ingredients, inspired by classical training and Southern Louisiana roots. B L $$$$$ D $$$$$ — Central Business District 72