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1. Papillon's
4.7
Exceptional(334)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Mandeville
Booked 1 time 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
5.0
Exceptional(1873)
Price: Expensive
• American • Mandeville
Booked 13 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(1273)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Mandeville
Booked 20 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. Desi Vega's Steakhouse - Mandeville
4.8
Exceptional(20)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Covington
Booked 7 times today
Desi Vega's Steakhouse Mandeville has proudly joined our Northshore family! Our attention to detail and commitment to excellence makes for a truly memorable dining experience. Desi Vega’s Steaks are carefully selected and aged for tenderness then seared to perfection at 1800º in our Montague broiler. Our steaks are seasoned with a little salt and pepper because a steak like this needs nothing else. Topped with melted butter and served on a sizzling plate. The only 100% USDA Prime Steakhouse in all of Northshore!
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5. Tchefuncte's
4.7
Exceptional(1508)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Madisonville
Booked 20 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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6. Dakota Restaurant - Covington
4.9
Exceptional(1220)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Covington
Booked 10 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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7. Gallagher's Grill
4.9
Exceptional(1546)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Covington
Booked 9 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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8. Desi Vega Steakhouse Covington
4.8
Exceptional(998)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Covington
Booked 13 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. Bon Sake Sushi & Bar
4.9
Exceptional(77)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Covington
Booked 5 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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10. The Gloriette
4.8
Exceptional(520)
Price: Very Expensive
• French American • Covington
Booked 9 times today
A restaurant at the Southern Hotel. Led by Chef Alex Harrell, our menu features locally inspired cuisine.
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  • Inkie
    New Orleans / Louisiana •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Trevor and Laura were fantastic. The service was perfect and the food divine. We will definitely be going back. This is the ONLY restaurant on the Northshore that serves USDA Prime for every steak on the menu.
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    Desi Vega's Steakhouse - MandevillePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Covington
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    4.8
  • Cherie F
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had 6p reservations for our 50th anniversary dinner and arrived early.. we decided to get a drink at the bar ( which was full and busy) took along time to be noticed by the busy bartenders and finally just before our dinner time got noticed and ordered our drinks. We were lead by our hostess June to a cosy booth and the table was decorated for our celebration dinner. We then were greeted by our server Sonya who was fun, efficient and attentive.. she and the “biscuit man”made our dinner even more enjoyable! Our first bite was the delicious tempura fins wing… this was followed by our entrees the Scalibut a GW Fins original .. this was superb!! And for my husband the American Red Fish, he wanted to lick his plate and my tasting bite made me envious even though my dish was so good! We finished our meal with the Salty Malty ice cream dessert.. we did lick the plate !! Best ever dessert!! And chef sent out two chocolate treats on a decorated plate!! All our choices were guided expertly by Sonja our knowledgeable and entertaining server! All in all it was a delightful celebration at an exceptional restaurant!!💕
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    GW FinsPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• French Quarter
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    4.9
  • ChristineK
    New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Wonderful as always! Food is delicious and consistently good. Oysters Pablo are perfect - my favorite for many years! Great wine list. Steaks, fish and scallops all yummy. And the desserts are ALL good. Never disappointed.
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    Pat Gallagher's 527 Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Mandeville
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    5
  • Elisabeth
    New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Everything was awesome! The bread pudding was amazing!
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    Nuvolari'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mandeville
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    4.8
  • ChuckVIP
    New Orleans / Louisiana •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 15 Dec 2024
    The Papillion salad and special spinach salad were wonderful. The duck confit was one of the best I’ve had. The shrimp scampi was good, but at $35 for five shrimp over pasta, it earned the low rating for value. Our server, Savannah, was extremely nice and greatly attentive. The manager stopped by to say hello. A nice touch. Overall, a beautiful experience. I do wonder if in the future the menu might include different seafood dishes. We’d be more tempted to return if there were more seafood choices.
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    Papillon'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mandeville
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    4.7

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