Best Authentic Restaurants in Little Woods

42 restaurants available nearby

1. Domenica

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 79 times today

Domenica translates to “Sunday,” in Italian, it is the day of the week to explore and cook leisurely, abundant meals. At Domenica restaurant, our chefs seek to transport guests to those coveted moments, offering passionately prepared dishes that marry pure, local ingredients with revered techniques.While the menu is rooted in tradition, our chefs focus on elevating Italian ingredients and classic flavors to create modern classics, adapted for the contemporary palate of New Orleans. The fresh pastas made by hand daily, roasted vegetables, meats and Napolitano style pizzas, all prepared in the restaurant’s iconic wood oven, are perfectly complemented by custom-brewed beers, seasonal craft cocktails and an Italian-focused wine list.

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2. Good Catch | Thai Urban Bistro

4.5

Awesome(74)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Central Business District

Booked 6 times today

Authentic Thai bistro offering a unique lunch, happy hour, and dinner experience - your oasis in the heart of New Orleans Central Business District. Specializing in Thai seafood dishes that highlight the abundance of locally-availability fresh Gulf fish and seafood. With a full Thai menu and a creative bar menu designed to accompany the tropical flavors of Thai food and the New Orleans cultural heritage, Executive Chef Aom Srisuk brings together the best flavors of the East with the best of the Big Easy. Good Catch is the sister restaurant to our smaller but more established uptown restaurant Pomelo.Two blocks from Canal Street, and one-and-a-half blocks to St. Charles Ave. and less than a block away from the uptown (green) streetcar line. Short walk to the Saenger, Orpheum, Roosevelt, Ritz Carlton, and so much more.Authentic Thai | Gulf Seafood Specialties | Savory Sips | Lunch / Dinner / Happy HourPlenty of space to host your party, or let us cater your next event!

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3. The Italian Barrel

4.6

Exceptional(3503)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • French Quarter

Booked 19 times today

The Italian Barrel is a genuine Italian restaurant in New Orleans. Reviews rave about the authentic Italian cuisine, with phrases like 'Food was authentic and terrific!', 'Classic, Italian, style restaurant' and 'Wonderful Authentic Italian food'. The owner, Samantha Castagnetti, brings the essence of Northern Italy to the dining table with overnight shipments of imported Italian foods. The ambiance is also praised, with a cozy and romantic atmosphere.

4. The Country Club

4.8

Exceptional(1183)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Bywater

Booked 17 times today

Hidden away in the Bywater neighborhood, The Country Club offers an elegant escape from everyday living. Our beautiful restaurant and bar deliver exquisite food and drink in sophisticated surroundings. We offer chef-driven cuisine inspired by Italian-French and Creole-Southern heritages. Our incredible menus by Chef Chris Barbato, formerly of Commander’s Palace, has all the foodies talking. Our award-winning wine program features more than 140 bottles from 13 countries and its very own private label wines. You MUST be 21 or over to dine with us. Some outdoor seating is available. If you would like to request outdoor seating, please do so when you arrive. We book up for Drag Brunch six months out, HOWEVER, as people cancel reservations they immediately become available online, so be sure to check back often. For Parties over 20 people please contact us directly.

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5. Muriel's Jackson Square

4.7

Exceptional(10372)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 112 times today

The Bistro at Muriel’s Jackson Square offers contemporary Creole cuisine with New Orleans classics like Seafood Gumbo, Turtle soup, Shrimp & Grits and Wood Grilled Pork Chop while the Courtyard Bar is the perfect place to drop by for drinks and appetizers. The Séance Lounge is the place for a relaxed, comfortable meeting before or after dining. Comprised of two areas, The Outer Seance and The Inner Séance, the Séance also tells the story of a mystic checkered past. The Outer Séance addresses the New Orleans era of Storyville when Muriel's Jackson Square was one of the French Quarter's top bordellos! The Inner Séance is the preferred domain of the resident ghost, Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan; it's the perfect spot for an intimate conversation or a drink among its plush surroundings. The 170 foot wrap-around balcony is a splendid spot for enjoying our specialty cocktails or our extensive wine list featuring over 300 selections from around the world.

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6. Broussard's Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(4082)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 42 times today

Broussard's Restaurant is a quintessential New Orleans dining experience, known for its elegant French Quarter Courtyard, beautifully appointed Empire Bar, and Contemporary interpretations of Classic Creole Cuisine. The restaurant is highly rated for its exceptional service, unique and delicious food, and beautiful ambiance. One reviewer noted, 'Classic white table restaurant. Our reservation was on the early side so the dining room was quiet on arrival. As the evening progressed, more diners arrived and there was a noticeable hum in the air. The service was incredible.' Another reviewer highlighted, 'Broussard's Restaurant is highly recommended for its beautiful interior for ambience, outstanding service from its very knowledgeable Maitre d and wait staff and their absolutely delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts.'

7. Mr. B's Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(6388)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 100 times today

Mr. B's Bistro, a New Orleans gem, is renowned for its authentic Creole cuisine, which is prepared with fresh regional products. Owned by a member of the legendary Brennan family, it's a favorite for both locals and visitors. Reviewers consistently praise the food's authenticity, the excellent service, and the classic New Orleans ambiance. It's a true New Orleans dining experience!

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8. 34 Restaurant & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(148)

Price: Very Expensive

• Portuguese • Central Business District

Booked 44 times today

34 is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s first restaurant dedicated to the cuisine of his Portuguese heritage. He was inspired by his late mother, Hilda, who influenced his interest in cooking when he was a child growing up in Fall River, MA. The 245-seat restaurant is adorned in shades of green – Emeril’s signature color – wood accents and ornate Portuguese tiles. A painting of a rooster, a national Portuguese symbol of good luck, greets guests at the entrance. Once inside, a jamon bar with countertop service and tile-clad DJ booth are focal points of the space. The restaurant celebrates not only the food and design of Portugal but also the sounds, with music from local and touring DJs.

9. Palace Café

4.4

Awesome(5604)

Price: Moderate

• French American • French Quarter

Booked 51 times today

For larger parties, please call (504) 523-1661.For over two decades Palace Cafe has been serving award-winning, contemporary Creole cuisine in the historic Werlein Music building. Located downtown, at the entrance to the French Quarter, this Dickie Brennan & Co. restaurant is popular with visitors & locals alike.

10. Tacos del Cartel

4.5

Awesome(229)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Central Business District

Booked 47 times today

At Tacos del Cartel, tacos, brunch, lunch and dinner are an art form. The menu is a culinary love letter, a symphony of flavors that dance on the taste buds. The culinary rebels in the kitchen experiment with traditional Mexican recipes, infusing them with the boldness of cultures.

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Victoria
New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food and wonderful service all around! The carbonara was delicious.
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DomenicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Central Business District
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4.5
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Black
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beautiful old world New Orleans style restaurant. The jazz brunch was absolutely delicious!! The best value by far! Muriel's is upscale yet casual. The music was not too loud and created a soothing atmosphere. Cristo and Janice were super attentive, professional and fun. If you want to experience true New Orleans cuisine, Muriel's will not disappoint!
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Muriel's Jackson SquarePrice: Very Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• French Quarter
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4.7
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Kirk
New Orleans / Louisiana •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We have been eating at The Italian Barrel for 10 years or so and we have always had a great experience. The food is always great by NOLA standards which is saying something and the service has always been efficient and friendly. Saturday night was a birthday celebration and David, our server was great with food recommendations as well as wine. We could not recommend The Italian Barrel strong enough. You will not be disappointed.
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The Italian BarrelPrice: Expensive• Italian• French Quarter
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4.6
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Angel
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful experience! Many in my group had never been before, and they all loved it. Food was excellent, service was friendly and efficient, and the performance was amazing. Another successful Country Club outing.
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The Country ClubPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Bywater
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4.8
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CE
Key West / Florida Keys •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Authentic flavors with the right zing on heat! Larb Guy had great texture & heat. Mirin sauce for summer rolls was sweet & tangy. Satay sauce had ground peanuts . We loved the seafood pad Thai with glass noodles, the lump crab yellow curry & pork wontons Treat yourself to awesome authentic Thai here at Good Catch/Thai Urban Bistro
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Good Catch | Thai Urban BistroPrice: Expensive• Thai• Central Business District
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4.5

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42 restaurants available nearby

1. Domenica

2. Good Catch | Thai Urban Bistro

3. The Italian Barrel

4. The Country Club

5. Muriel's Jackson Square

6. Broussard's Restaurant

7. Mr. B's Bistro

8. 34 Restaurant & Bar

9. Palace Café

10. Tacos del Cartel

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