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The Italian Barrel, New Orleans, LA

The Italian Barrel

4.6
4.6
3553 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Fine dining awaits you in our intimate dining area. Both indoor & outdoor as well as seating at our premier handcraft bar. Our marble-top bar greets you upon entry, you will find yourself in candle light looking at white linen tables that are positioned on beautiful wood and brick flooring surrounded by bottles of fine Italian wines. The Chef and Owner Samantha Castagnetti brings her city in Northern Italia to you via overnight shipments of imported Italian foods and boast over 40 wines almost all are served by the glass- 14 years and counting.. Come and see what everyone raves about!
Authentic food is an understatement - this is the real thing. Reservations are most welcomed and taken only through OpenTable for parties of 12 or less.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch & Dinner Daily 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Samantha Castagnetti /Owner
  • Catering
    Catering: 504.982.6969
  • Private party facilities
    Private Events:504.982.6969
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Cross street
    Decatur Street/Barracks
  • Parking details
    French Market parking lot located 1 block away on the river.
  • Public transit
    Street car stops just one block away
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

What 3,553 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Italian

  • New Orleans

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Italian Barrel, nestled in the French Quarter, offers authentic Italian cuisine with standout dishes like lasagne and pumpkin ravioli. Known for "amazing food," "attentive staff," and a "charming atmosphere," this cozy spot is perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion. Consistency and quality make it a must-visit.
3,553 Reviews
  1. Heather

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing lasagne and super friendly and attentive staff!!

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    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience wanted the great food know Nola is known for without all the craziness of tourist. The service was amazing everyone was so attentive.

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  3. Tori

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time sitting at the bar with Connor! He engaged in our convos and gave some great recommendations on the starters, entrees and even each rounds of drinks. We all 3 had something different for food and each meal was perfection. Highly recommend and we will be back!

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    Tallahassee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food! Highly recommend for your stay in the French Quarter!

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  5. brenda

    Baltimore7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, friendly staff. We eat there every time we visit New Orleans. Consistently delicious food and good service.

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  6. Kasey

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made a very late reservation and we were last ones left but they waited on us like they had just opened! Food was incredible as well!!

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  7. Donna VIP

    Phoenix82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great find in the French Quarter - we had just arrived that day and worked our way down to this restaurant and had great, great meal. The pumpkin ravioli was the best I have ever had. Just delicious! Pasta dish my husband had was excellent! Definitely a place to come back to on our next visit to New Orleans!

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    Charleston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I was very disappointed with our server as well as the time it took to receive our food. The server had a bad attitude from start to finish, and when we brought up concerns about our food being delayed we were essentially told “everyone else in here is in the same boat, we knew you were upset”. Very unprofessional. And the food was meh for the price point.

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  9. James

    Unspecified2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is excellent. Large portions, very good food.

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  10. Lisa

    Charleston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They food was wonderful and our waitress was very pleasant.

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FAQs

The Italian Barrel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 569-0198.

The Italian Barrel is rated 4.6 stars by 3553 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for The Italian Barrel

1240 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Decatur Street/Barracks
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch & Dinner Daily 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    French Market parking lot located 1 block away on the river.
  • Public transit
    Street car stops just one block away
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Samantha Castagnetti /Owner
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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