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1. Papillon's
4.8
Exceptional(325)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Mandeville
Booked 6 times today
Papillon's is a special occasion restaurant as per the reviews. The fine dining, exquisite Italian food, and attentive service are highly praised. Apart from being a great date night spot, it's also a favorite for celebrations like anniversaries and New Year's. The intimate setting and the chef's personal touch enhance the dining experience.
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2. Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & Bar
4.9
Exceptional(1861)
Price: Expensive
• American • Mandeville
Booked 19 times today
Welcome to Pat Gallagher’s 527 – Your Local Steakhouse! Try our award winning entrees featuring sizzling steaks, ribeyes, pork chops, and the best seafood Louisiana has to offer. Whether you prefer a fine wine or a fresh new cocktail, our team is always ready to help you find your perfect pairing. **Please note a 3.5% processing fee is applied to all card payments**
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3. Nuvolari's
4.8
Exceptional(1265)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Mandeville
Booked 17 times today
Nuvolari’s is a warm and inviting Italian restaurant, nestled on the Northshore of New Orleans in Old Mandeville. For over 40 years, loyal customers have enjoyed Italian food, friendship and celebrations around our tables. Nuvolari’s menu features traditional Italian fare alongside creative fresh dishes. Dining options include intimate indoor seating with a relaxed exterior patio. We offer Happy Hour in the bar and patio Thursday from 4:00-6:00. We also serve Lunch on Friday from 11:00-2:00. Our wine list is appreciated by both connoisseurs and newcomers, with a diverse selection by the glass and bottle.Open Table consistently recognizes Nuvolari’s with Most Romantic and Neighborhood Gem awards. Nuvolari’s– an unhurried culinary experience, just two blocks from Lake Ponchartrain. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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4. Tchefuncte's
4.7
Exceptional(1480)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Madisonville
Booked 32 times today
Step through our doors and transport to another world, where anticipation challenges every course, and riverfront views create memories from everything. The chefs at Tchefuncte’s uncover nuanced flavor within Louisiana’s storied history, exploring each culinary chapter with dishes such as Redfish Meuniere or the coveted A5 Wagyu Striploin, bookended by our whimsical and elegant desserts.Indulge in the finest food, drink, and entertainment on the Northshore.Our events calendar caters to all tastes and preferences, with exclusive wine tastings and bespoke culinary experiences crafted by our renowned chefs and expert mixologists. We’re committed to providing an unforgettable dining experience that captivates our guests, constantly evolving and adding new events to ensure the utmost refinement and sophistication. Come experience the exceptional elegance that makes us a premier destination for fine dining.
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5. Dakota Restaurant - Covington
4.8
Exceptional(1203)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Covington
Booked 18 times today
Open since October of 1990, The Dakota has been a pioneer in the culinary industry on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain. Their cuisine is influenced by the flavorful Creole cuisine, with Contemporary Louisiana. Other influences include the Southwest, California, and Asia using fresh local and seasonal ingredients. The carefully selected wines pay tribute to the well crafted wines of North America while offering many of the traditional Old World styles of Europe. In October of 2023, The Dakota moved to its new location in Historic Downtown Covington...just a block from the iconic Southern Hotel.The Dakota continues to set the mark for what people look for when they dine – well crafted food, detail-oriented service, plush surroundings, and genuine hospitality.
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6. Gallagher's Grill
4.9
Exceptional(1535)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Covington
Booked 31 times today
Welcome to Gallagher’s Grill – Your Local Steakhouse! Try our award winning entrees featuring sizzling steaks, ribeyes, pork chops, and the best seafood Louisiana has to offer. Whether you prefer a fine wine or a fresh new cocktail, our team is always ready to help you find your perfect pairing. Gallagher's Grill, located at 509 S Tyler St in Covington, La. Rated Four Stars by Tom Fitzmorris, "Mr Food". Serving USDA Prime and choice steaks, quail, lamb and the largest selection of fresh fish on the Northshore! Open for lunch Tuesday thru Friday and Dinner Tuesday thru Saturday.
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7. Bon Sake Sushi & Bar
4.9
Exceptional(73)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Covington
Booked 20 times today
BON SAKE sushi & barSushi RestaurantHours: Mon-Thurs 11:00am-9:00pm • Fri & Sat 11:00am-10:30pm We look forward to serving you.
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8. Desi Vega Steakhouse Covington
4.8
Exceptional(985)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Covington
Booked 19 times today
Desi Vega's Steakhouse in Covington is a special occasion hotspot. It's praised for its excellent food, top-tier service, and unique ambiance. As one reviewer put it, 'This is the goto place for a special meal. They know how to make your evening enjoyable!' Another noted it as 'the go-to place for a special meal' and a place that 'never disappoints'. It's clear that Desi Vega's is the place to go for a memorable dining experience.
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9. Impastato Cellars
4.6
Exceptional(617)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Madisonville
Booked 16 times today
In 1979, after over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Joe Impastato opened Impastato’s in Metaire. Only 5 years before, his brother Sal opened Sal and Judy’s in Lacombe. Now the family of restaurants extends to Madisonville with the opening of Impastato Cellars on September 5, 2013. The Impastato family decided to bring the same traditional, authentic Italian cuisine to the table on the Northshore along with the old world ambiance of a 600 square foot wine cellar featuring over 400 labels, in addition to a wide variety of spirits and craft beers.
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10. The Gloriette
4.8
Exceptional(511)
Price: Very Expensive
• French American • Covington
Booked 14 times today
A restaurant at the Southern Hotel. Led by Chef Alex Harrell, our menu features locally inspired cuisine.
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  • Giancarlovip
    New Orleans / Louisiana •29 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We moved to New Orleans over 6 years ago, one of the draws was the vast possibilities for dining out. Although we will probably never exhaust our list of places to try we return again and again to GW Fins. It’s been #1 on our list for years now because they consistently deliver the best dining experience on every level, first and foremost the quality of the food and service. Last night was another perfect meal from appetizer to dessert, and Marlon was delightful. Much praise and many thanks go to Gary Wollerman and Chef Michael Nelson.
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    GW FinsPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• French Quarter
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    4.9
  • Dr. Josephvip
    New Orleans / Louisiana •62 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Every aspect of the dining experience was superb. The food was as good as it gets, and the server could not have been better. 527 is our favorite restaurant. It’s always a great dining experience.
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    Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Mandeville
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    4.9
  • Ayodele
    New Orleans / Louisiana •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our hostess Carolina was amazing! Perfect way to be treated into the restaurant! Service was amazing.
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    MerilPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Warehouse District
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    4.5
  • Jason
    New Orleans / Louisiana •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 12 Nov 2024
    Great food and fantastic proper service as we celebrated our wedding anniversary at Nuvo’s. Everything we ordered was excellently prepared and the visual appeal made us want more. Definitely an A+ experience would absolutely return for another proper lunch/dinner date.
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    Nuvolari'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mandeville
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    4.8
  • Elise
    New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 7 Nov 2024
    My husband & I went to Papillon’s for our anniversary. We were absolutely blown away. The service was phenomenal & the food was delicious. The small, but special, touches really made our evening memorable. We will definitely be back!
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    Papillon'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mandeville
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    4.8

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