Nuvolari's

4.8

1268 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals
Good for special occasions

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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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri, Sun 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Thu 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 17:00–21:00
Phone number
(985) 626-5619
Website
http://www.nuvolaris.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Josh Garic
Catering
Custom catering available.
Private party facilities
Red room can accommodate up to 52 people. Tea room can accommodate up to 25 people. Main dining area available for private daytime dining events that can accommodate 85 people.

Location
246 Girod St., Mandeville, LA 70448
Area
Mandeville
Cross Street
Jefferson
Parking details
Parking available surrounding the restaurant and in the rear of the restaurant.
Entertainment
Music on Wednesday nights from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Popular dishes

Marinated OlivesUS$8.00
Fennel, orange
Prosciutto & MelonUS$12.00
Sheep's milk cheese, almond, basil
Whipped RicottaUS$11.00
Marinated mushrooms, truffle
MeatballsUS$12.00
Gravy, giardineria, Parmigiano Reggiano
Fried EggplantUS$14.00
Seafood & artichoke cream, pecorino Romano
Grilled BeetsUS$13.00
Burrata, pickled beets, sherry, pistachio
Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUS$24.00
Piquillo pepper remoulade, marinated vegetables
Crispy Gulf OystersUS$18.00
Nueske bacon, calabrian chile vinaigrette, fontina fonduta

Soup & Salad

Substitutions politely declined

CaesarUS$8.00
Romaine hearts, crouton, Parmigiano Reggiano
WedgeUS$12.00
Prosciutto, tomato, pickled onion, toasted pecans, bleu cheese
Chopped SaladUS$14.00
Artichoke, castelventrano olive, sun-dried tomato, salami, pecorino, oregano
Tomato-Basil SoupUS$8.00
Parmigiano Reggiano
Turtle SoupUS$14.00
Deviled egg, sherry

Pasta

Substitutions politely declined

Rigatoni a La VodkaUS$19.00
Bacon, pecorino, toasted bread crumb
Sweet Corn AgnolottiUS$25.00
BBQ gulf shrimp, fennel sausage, pepperonata
Lobster SpaghettiUS$32.00
Lobster claw & knuckle, lobster cream

Mains

Substitutions politely declined

Market Fish
Kitchen's daily preparation
Redfish PicattaUS$39.00
Cauliflower, roasted cauliflower, jumbo lump crab, lemon-caper butter
Chicken ParmesanUS$24.00
Prosciutto, provolone, basil, red gravy, angel hair
Grilled Pork Ribeye MarsalaUS$24.00
Parsnip puree, roasted brussels sprouts
Veal MilaneseUS$39.00
10 layer lasagna, fontina, basil
Beef Short-RibUS$37.00
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, heirloom carrots, balsamic jus

Cocktails

Italian MargaritaUS$12.00
El Jimador, Amaretto, citrus, Prosecco, rosemary
Perfect PearUS$12.00
Grey Goose La Poire, St. Germain, grapefruit
Nuvo SpritzUS$12.00
St. Germain, Prosecco, citrus
Paper PlaneUS$12.00
Old Forester, aperol, Amaro, lemon
NegroniUS$12.00
Ford's gin, compari, Sweet Vermouth
Italian 75US$12.00
Gin, limoncello, Prosecco
Absolut Espresso MartiniUS$12.00
Absolut, Kahlua, espresso beans

Beer

Bud Light
Miller Light
Michelob Ultra
Coors Light
Yuengling
Abita Amber
Gnarly Barley Jucifer
Heineken
Heineken 0
Corona
Stella Artois
Abita Jockamo IPA
Perrone
Seasonal (Draught)

Sparkling

Avissi Proseco, ItalyUS$10.00
Carousel Brut, FranceUS$9.00

Whites

Giuliano Rosati, Pinot Grigio, ItalyUS$9.00
Villa Sparina, Gavi Del Comune Di Gavi DOCG, ItalyUS$10.00
Ca' Bolani, Sauvignon Blanc, Friuli, ItalyUS$8.00
Duckhorn, Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast, CaliforniaUS$12.00
Joseph Drouhin St Veran, ChardonnayUS$12.00
Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Sonoma, CaliforniaUS$12.00
Guntrum, Riesling, GermanyUS$8.00
Erath Rose, Willamette Valley, OregonUS$9.00

Reds

Cembra, Pinot Nero DOC, ItalyUS$10.00
Renato Ratti Barbera Di Asti, ItalyUS$12.00
Oregon Trails, Pinot Noir, OregonUS$12.00
Mellini, Chianti, ItalyUS$9.00
Familia Furlotti, Malbec, Mendoza, ArgentinaUS$12.00
Eberle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CaliforniaUS$12.00
Black Stallion, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, CaliforniaUS$18.00
Threadcount by Quilt, Red Blend, North Coast, CaliforniaUS$12.00

What 1,268 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

New Orleans / Louisiana
Neighbourhood gem
New Orleans / Louisiana
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nuvolari's offers an exceptional dining experience with consistently "amazing" food and service. Guests love the charming atmosphere and extensive wine list, making it ideal for special occasions. While a few suggest updates to the decor, the menu's "exciting" specials and seasonal changes, along with the attentive staff, ensure a memorable visit.

1,268 Reviews

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Bruce
Sacramento
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The men’s room lacks handicap bars around the toilet! I was surprised, thinking that this is required by law. If not, it is a necessity for handicapped guests.
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Julio
New Orleans
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food along with excellent service. Very pleased
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Carl
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here is outstanding. We enjoyed our meal, and there was nothing to complain about. I give this place my highest regards. It was a top-ten meal for me.
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Elizabeth
New Orleans
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hummus was so good. Great service. Thanks Kelly for the great drinks!
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Jason
New Orleans
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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Michael
New Orleans
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall very good but didn’t like how they passed credit card fee on to me. That is their fee and not mine. I will often choose a different restaurant if I’m aware of this in advance.
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Kristen
New Orleans
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing!!! We keep coming back for more and we even won the Halloween costume contest!!! Thank you Nuvolaris !!!
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Ric
New Orleans
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always tops on our list of restaurants to visit when we cruise to Mandeville! The crab cake is a work of art.
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Dawn
New Orleans
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, service and atmosphere. One of our favorite places to eat.
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Steve
New Orleans
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely service, good food, and nice atmosphere. The waitress was helpful with a special request.
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FAQs

Nuvolari's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (985) 626-5619.

Nuvolari's is rated 4.8 stars by 1268 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

246 Girod St., Mandeville, LA 70448

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Jefferson
Area
Mandeville
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri, Sun 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Thu 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 17:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking available surrounding the restaurant and in the rear of the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Josh Garic
Entertainment
Music on Wednesday nights from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.nuvolaris.com/
Phone number
(985) 626-5619
Catering
Custom catering available.
Private party facilities
Red room can accommodate up to 52 people. Tea room can accommodate up to 25 people. Main dining area available for private daytime dining events that can accommodate 85 people.

Nuvolari's

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Lobster Spaghetti

Redfish Picatta

Rigatoni a La Vodka

Appetizers

Marinated OlivesUS$8.00

Prosciutto & MelonUS$12.00

Whipped RicottaUS$11.00

MeatballsUS$12.00

Fried EggplantUS$14.00

Grilled BeetsUS$13.00

Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUS$24.00

Crispy Gulf OystersUS$18.00

Soup & Salad

CaesarUS$8.00

WedgeUS$12.00

Chopped SaladUS$14.00

Tomato-Basil SoupUS$8.00

Turtle SoupUS$14.00

Pasta

Rigatoni a La VodkaUS$19.00

Sweet Corn AgnolottiUS$25.00

Lobster SpaghettiUS$32.00

Mains

Market Fish

Redfish PicattaUS$39.00

Chicken ParmesanUS$24.00

Grilled Pork Ribeye MarsalaUS$24.00

Veal MilaneseUS$39.00

Beef Short-RibUS$37.00

Cocktails

Italian MargaritaUS$12.00

Perfect PearUS$12.00

Nuvo SpritzUS$12.00

Paper PlaneUS$12.00

NegroniUS$12.00

Italian 75US$12.00

Absolut Espresso MartiniUS$12.00

Beer

Bud Light

Miller Light

Michelob Ultra

Coors Light

Yuengling

Abita Amber

Gnarly Barley Jucifer

Heineken

Heineken 0

Corona

Stella Artois

Abita Jockamo IPA

Perrone

Seasonal (Draught)

Sparkling

Avissi Proseco, ItalyUS$10.00

Carousel Brut, FranceUS$9.00

Whites

Giuliano Rosati, Pinot Grigio, ItalyUS$9.00

Villa Sparina, Gavi Del Comune Di Gavi DOCG, ItalyUS$10.00

Ca' Bolani, Sauvignon Blanc, Friuli, ItalyUS$8.00

Duckhorn, Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast, CaliforniaUS$12.00

Joseph Drouhin St Veran, ChardonnayUS$12.00

Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Sonoma, CaliforniaUS$12.00

Guntrum, Riesling, GermanyUS$8.00

Erath Rose, Willamette Valley, OregonUS$9.00

Reds

Cembra, Pinot Nero DOC, ItalyUS$10.00

Renato Ratti Barbera Di Asti, ItalyUS$12.00

Oregon Trails, Pinot Noir, OregonUS$12.00

Mellini, Chianti, ItalyUS$9.00

Familia Furlotti, Malbec, Mendoza, ArgentinaUS$12.00

Eberle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CaliforniaUS$12.00

Black Stallion, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, CaliforniaUS$18.00

Threadcount by Quilt, Red Blend, North Coast, CaliforniaUS$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards