Best Authentic Restaurants in Gretna

52 restaurants available nearby

1. Domenica

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 54 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 4 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. 34 Restaurant & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(136)

Price: Very Expensive

• Portuguese • Central Business District

Booked 21 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.

4. Tacos del Cartel

4.6

Exceptional(221)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Central Business District

Booked 50 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.

5. Shaya

4.9

Exceptional(5083)

Price: Expensive

• Israeli • Uptown

Booked 58 times today

Originally inspired by the many amazing meals with family and dear friends throughout the Middle East, Shaya has been a trailblazer in modern Levantine cuisine. Drawing inspiration from the diverse cuisines & cultures of the Middle East, Meditteranean, and across North Africa, Shaya has set the benchmark for contemporary Mediterranean cuisine by honoring the age-old culinary traditions of the people who invented hospitality as we know it. Our fluffy hand-crafted pita bread baked to order in our wood-fired oven with delectable vegetable-driven dips, salads, and spreads will transport you to an exotic place. Today we hope that our food and hospitality will help you create delicious memories with your friends and family using the very best of our local and sustainably harvested ingredients, prepared and served by people who truly care.

6. The Bower

4.5

Awesome(775)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Lower Garden District

Booked 16 times today

The Bower is a full service restaurant and bar proudly highlighting locally sourced American cuisine. Louisiana Farmers and farmers markets are our jam and inspiration. Our menus are ingredient driven determined by seasons, product availability and the additional health benefits they provide.

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7. Broussard's Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(4075)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 30 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.'

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8. The Italian Barrel

4.6

Exceptional(3499)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • French Quarter

Booked 14 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.

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9. Muriel's Jackson Square

4.7

Exceptional(10357)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 77 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.

10. Palace Café

4.4

Awesome(5602)

Price: Moderate

• French American • French Quarter

Booked 29 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.

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Jim
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
5.0
Dined today
This is one of the most amazing dining experiences we've had .... fun beginning to end it was all amazing!!!!
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34 Restaurant & BarPrice: Very Expensive• Portuguese• Central Business District
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4.6
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PhoebeVIP
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
always love shaya they really shine on the small plates! salmon was under whelming i’d stick with lamb.
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ShayaPrice: Expensive• Israeli• Uptown
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4.9
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Cynthia
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We were there to celebrate 4 birthdays, the waitress took her time to explain the menu to us and didn't feel rush to place our entree order. Overall, everything was excellent we will definitely go back.
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DomenicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Central Business District
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4.5
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JoshuaVIP
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
What a great find in NO! The staff was super attentive and the atmosphere was fun and energetic. Both our meals had a fun aspect (mine had tacos on a little clothesline & hers was cauliflower served smoked under a cover) and the margaritas were awesome. The table next to us did the “shots” experience which was also fun to watch.
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Tacos del CartelPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Central Business District
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4.6
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CE
Key West / Florida Keys •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 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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52 restaurants available nearby

1. Domenica

2. Good Catch | Thai Urban Bistro

3. 34 Restaurant & Bar

4. Tacos del Cartel

5. Shaya

6. The Bower

7. Broussard's Restaurant

8. The Italian Barrel

9. Muriel's Jackson Square

10. Palace Café

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