In search of a new favorite Italian spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end Italian restaurants around New Orleans, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the three best spots to fill the bill.
1. Irene's
Topping the list is Irene's. Located at 529 Bienville St. in the French Quarter, it's the highest-rated high-end Italian restaurant in New Orleans, boasting 4.5 stars out of 773 reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant serves authentic Italian and Sicilian dishes, such as meatballs marinara and lasagna bolognese.
2. Rizzutos Ristorante Chop House
Next up is the West End's Rizzutos Ristorante Chop House, situated at 6262 Fleur De Lis Drive. With 4.5 stars out of 62 reviews on Yelp, the steakhouse has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge in high-end Italian cuisine.
The menu features classic "old-world recipes" such as seafood manicotti, bruciuluni and tortellacci.
3. The Italian Barrel
The Italian Barrel, located at 430 Barracks St. in the French Quarter, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy Italian spot four stars out of 360 reviews.
The restaurant and wine bar specializes in Northern Italian cuisine, such as porcini and truffle ravioli, veal meatballs and chicken parmigiana.
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