Discover the Best New Restaurants in New Orleans

par The OpenTable Team

Mise à jour le 23 octobre 2019

As the saying says, you can let the good times roll in New Orleans - and the city's restaurants serve up a remarkable array of dishes with a wide variety of global and national influences. The best new restaurants in New Orleans add to the city's charm, delivering locals and visitors to "The Big Easy" a creative menu of eclectic dishes. But where are The Big Easy's residents heading out to when looking for the best new restaurants in New Orleans? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. Here, we've gathered together information from the city's in-the-know diners to put together this list of the 20 best new restaurants in New Orleans. With everything from traditional Cajun and Creole cuisine to modern Italian and classic French, the city's best new restaurants have something for everyone. Grab a table and let those good times roll!

Sofia New Orleans

4.8

4.8 (1751)

De 31 $ à 50 $

Italienne

Warehouse District

À propos du restaurant

Right in the middle of the city, Sofia is one of the best new restaurants in New Orleans. The wood-fired oven at Sofia turns out some of the best pizzas in town. Go for "The Spicy" with Calabrese salami and chile, pickled Fresno chiles, red onion, and aged mozzarella. A creative "Rucola" pizza features fig jam, gorgonzola, prosciutto, and toasted hazelnuts. The house cocktails at Sofia are also standouts. Try the special "Opening Night," made with tequila, grapefruit, limoncello, bergamot, and cucumber. The "Dainty Vixen" is perfect for a night out, with vodka, lemon, banana, and egg white.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Y est allé·e le 6 avr. 2024

Nice noodles, chef tal

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4.6

4.6 (2563)

De 31 $ à 50 $

Française

Quartier Français

À propos du restaurant

A quick walk from the water and in the midst of some of the coolest attractions in New Orleans, Justine is one of the city's premier destinations for excellent French food. This colorful and cozy bistro in the French Quarter vibrates with electricity. It offers an eclectic menu of hearty favorites. Start with some of the hors d'oeuvres, like foie gras torchon, salade Nicoise, and oysters en persillade with preserved lemon and butter. For an entree, go for the French favorites like a Croque monsieur with Parisian ham and Emmental or duck confit with English peas and spring onion. For a powerful drink alongside dinner, try the "Foreign Legion" with absinthe, creme de menthe, mint, and creole bitters.

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OpenTable Diner

Y est allé·e le 29 août 2023

Un Super service, nourriture excellente !!! Rien de négatif

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4.4

4.4 (160)

30 $ ou moins

Fruits de mer

Warehouse District

À propos du restaurant

This bright and airy tropical vegan-friendly restaurant on Julia Street is one of the most innovative and one of the best new restaurants in New Orleans. A perfect destination for any type of eater, Carmo's international-flavored tropical menu includes flavors from Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. Be sure to try the Singapore chili shrimp served with Chinese fried steam bread or the "Rico," grilled plantain with panela cheese, house-smoked wild boar, avocado, and house sauce. There's a wide selection for vegetarian and vegan eaters at Carmo, too.

Gyu-Kaku - New Orleans, LA

4.7

4.7 (576)

De 31 $ à 50 $

Japonaise

Warehouse District

À propos du restaurant

The New Orleans outpost of this celebrated chain meaning "Horn of the Bull" delivers authentic Japanese barbecue to New Orleans. It's the perfect place for a dinner out with a group of friends and family. Stop in for the Happy Hour menu, with plenty of food and drink specials. For prime barbecue, try the house "Gyu-Kaku" menu. This selection of favorites features miso soup, beef sukiyaki bibimbap, and much more. Meals even feature a sweet S'mores treat for dessert!

Gallagher's Restaurant on Front

4.7

4.7 (752)

De 31 $ à 50 $

Steak

Slidell

À propos du restaurant

The newest restaurant from celebrated Louisiana chef Pat Gallagher is in the heart of Olde Town Slidell. Stop into this Front Street favorite for an extensive menu of Louisiana favorites. Start with Louisiana-style blue cakes, eggplant Orleans or oysters Pablo with spinach and shallots. For the main course, try the mixed grill, pairing Louisiana grilled quail with "off-the-rack" Colorado lamb chops. The menu also boasts shrimp remoulade, barbecue spare ribs, and stuffed chicken with herbal cream cheese.

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JamesL

Y est allé·e le 8 févr. 2019

Excellent service!!!

One Thirteen Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (282)

30 $ ou moins

Américaine

Hammond

À propos du restaurant

A green and welcoming hot spot in Hammond, One Thirteen is a quiet and creative spot for elevated New American favorites. It's one of the best new restaurants in New Orleans. Start with appetizer favorites like spinach queso or grilled artichokes, or go for a Louisiana favorite with the seafood gumbo. For dinner, try the pecan-encrusted trout with sun-dried tomato cream sauce, seasoned rice, and covey rise veggies. There is also a prime rib sandwich with lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo, and truffle fries. It's also a place for those with a sweet tooth. Try the triple-layered carrot cake with vanilla bean cream cheese icing, chopped pecans, and drizzled caramel.

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OpenTable Diner

Y est allé·e le 16 juin 2019

Great! Beautiful restaurant!

Evangeline

4.3

4.3 (547)

30 $ ou moins

Cajun

Quartier Français

À propos du restaurant

A classic, lively Louisiana spot in the heart of the French Quarter, Evangeline is one of the best new restaurants in New Orleans. Grab a seat in the courtyard to take in the ambiance of the city and grab some of the Acadiana-style cuisine. Fried alligator, "okra Evangeline," and Louisiana blue crab cakes are all appetizer favorites. The "From Down the Bayou" menu includes Acadia crawfish and grits and chicken and sausage jambalaya.

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Brent

Y est allé·e le 31 juil. 2022

Excellent brunch. Very unique menu.

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True Food Kitchen - New Orleans

4.2

4.2 (669)

30 $ ou moins

Américaine

Warehouse District

À propos du restaurant

Healthy and hearty food is on the menu at the True Food Kitchen. Head to the Julia at St. Charles to eat well and healthy at this charming spot with a creative menu. Starters feature healthy favorites like butternut squash soup, edamame dumplings, charred cauliflower, and herb hummus. For the main course, try the Thai coconut sea bass with bok choy and green bean or the poke bowl with wild-caught albacore, avocado, and mushroom. The grilled fish tacos with pickled jicama and dried sweet corn are another house favorite.

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OpenTable Diner

Y est allé·e le 4 sept. 2022

Excellent service et nourriture délicieuse. Le choix de vin est bon et ils nous conseillent bien.