Josephine Estelle

4.3

2516 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

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Opened in 2016 by Ace Hotel with support from Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman – the James Beard Award-nominated chefs – Josephine Estelle was named in honor of their daughters. This idea of family continues to be rooted in everything we do, and over the years we’ve cherished every opportunity to serve our local New Orleans community along with visitors from all over the world.

Josephine Estelle is located in New Orleans’ bustling Central Business District, just a short walk from Bourbon Street and the Superdome. We’re open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. We look forward to seeing you soon.

We serve a menu emphasizing seasonal local ingredients, delectable wines and handmade pastas prepared daily.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

19 May 2024

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Regional American (Southern), Italian
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 08:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Pasta Hour Daily 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
Phone number
(504) 930-3070
Website
http://josephineestelle.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Trey Williams

Location
600 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Area
Central Business District
Cross Street
Lafayette St.
Parking Details
Valet
Public Transit
Located off the St. Charles Streetcar line at the corner of Carondelet Street and Lafayette Street.
Entertainment
We have some live entertainment across the lobby at Three Keys (http://threekeysnola.com.)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Jazz Brunch in Josephine Estelle
Multiple dates available
We think a good brunch should go something like a jazz quartet. Pancakes ground you like the walking bass, egg yolks coat your palate like the lush sounds of a grand piano, coffee adds some mid-morning rhythm, and the citrus brightens the mood like a sting from a horn. Josephine Estelle offers weekend brunch from 8am to 3pm with Or Shovaly, playing from 10am to 1pm, creating a soundscape to make your morning that much better.
Natural Wine Dinner with Disco Liquids
US$105.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Join us for an exclusive dinner at Josephine Estelle with Disco Liquids, Louisiana’s newest purveyor of natural wines. DJ Piazza of Disco Liquids was named Rising Star Sommelier in 2022, and soon after quit his Sommelier work to start a wine pop-up. It was there that Josephine Estelle GM and Wine Director, Jaime Szczepanski met DJ, and discovered their mutual interest in distinctive, natural wines. Expect singular, energetic, Italian natural wines, and much conviviality. Executive Chef Trey Williams has crafted an extravagant 5-course Dinner just for the occasion. Don't miss the chance to be part of this extraordinary evening . We're looking forward to raising a glass with you!

Popular dishes

Country BreakfastUS$15.00
eggs, bacon, skillet potato, buttermilk biscuit
JE Breakfast BowlUS$15.00
cheddar grits, andouille sausage, fried egg, avocado, salsa verde
Lemon Ricotta PancakesUS$15.00
seasonal housemade jam
Chicken MilaneseUS$22.00
kohlarabi, apple, frisee salad, calabrian ranch
Italian Shrimp & GritsUS$23.00
white polenta, pancetta, asiago, gravy
JE Brunch BurgerUS$18.00
fried egg, caramelized onion, english muffin, american cheese
Wagyu Flat Iron SteakUS$28.00
hollandaise, skillet potatoes

Sides

Gluten Free ToastUS$4.00
Farm GreensUS$5.00
Two Eggs any StyleUS$5.00
Cheddar GritsUS$5.00
Skillet PotatoesUS$5.00
Applewood Smoked BaconUS$6.00
Two BiscuitsUS$6.00

Desserts

Citrus and Vanilla Panna CottaUS$10.00
blood orange, campari, coconut sorbet
Pistachio & Chocolate TartUS$10.00
milk & dark chocolate, whipped ganache, pistachio florentine
Peanut Butter BudinoUS$8.00
caramel ganache, pretzel, peanut, cream cheese whip
AffogatoUS$8.00
marsala ice cream, hazelnut cannoli
Ice Cream & SorbetUS$8.00
locally sourced selections

Cocktails

Balcony ViewUS$15.00
white wine, grapefruit, hibiscus
Saronno SourUS$15.00
amaretto, bourbon, sherry, lemon, egg white
Carondelet ExpressUS$15.00
spiced pear brandy, campari, hibiscus, pineapple
Amalfi 75US$15.00
limoncello, elderflower, lemon, sparkling wine topper
Bitter BacioUS$15.00
gin, sweet vermouth, campari, cold brew, coconut milk
Stella NocturaUS$15.00
reposado tequila, suze, blanc vermouth
Vacanza ScoziaUS$15.00
scotch, lemon, ginger, hibiscus
Giovanni's DreamUS$15.00
bourbon, amaro nonino, demarara, angostura

Zero-Proof Cocktails

Lyre's Amalfi SpritzUS$12.00
bitter orange spritz
Dark N' SpicyUS$12.00
a spicy non-alcoholic dark n' stormy
Phoney NegroniUS$12.00
all the good stuff in a negroni, none of the booze

Beer

Draft Beers

Wiseacre Tiny Bomb PilsnerUS$10.00
Parish Brewing 'Dr. Juice' IPAUS$8.00

Cans/Bottles

Abita Amber LagerUS$6.00
Urban South Paradise Park LagerUS$7.00
Catahoula Common LagerUS$6.00
Michelob UltraUS$6.00
PeroniUS$6.00
Aval CiderUS$6.00
Stiegl Radler Grapefruit
- 16.9ozUS$10.00
La Fin du Monde BlondeUS$12.00

Sparkling

NV Prosecco, Adami, Treviso, IT
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$48.00
NV Cava Brut, Torre Oria, Requena, Spain
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$48.00
NV Spumante Rosato, Sommarriva, Veneto, IT
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$52.00
NV Brut Prosecco, Bianca Vigna, Veneto, IT
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$68.00

White

2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Mohua, Marlborough and Central Otago, NZ
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$48.00
2021 Pinot Grigio, Bollini, Venezia, IT
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$48.00
2019 Vermentino, Cardedu 'Nuo' Sardinia, IT
- GlassUS$14.00
- BottleUS$56.00
2021 Chardonnay, Sonoma-Cutrer, Sonoma, CA
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$48.00
2019 Chardonnay, Landmark 'Overlook' Sonoma, CA
- GlassUS$16.00
- BottleUS$75.00

Rosé

2021 Nebbiolo, GD. Varja "Rosabella" Piedmont, IT
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$48.00

Red

2021 Nero d'Avola, Terre Siciliane 'Cala' Sicily, IT
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$48.00
2019 Sangiovese, Ciacci Piccolomini, Tuscany, IT
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$48.00
2019 Barbera, Oddero 'Alba Superiore' Piedmont, IT
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$60.00
2020 Pinot Noir, Truchard, Napa Valley, CA
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$60.00
2018 Barolo, G.D. Vajra 'Albe' Piedmont, IT
- GlassUS$20.00
- BottleUS$80.00
2019 Pinot Noir, Golden West
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$48.00

Mimosas

includes orange, pineapple or grapefruit juice

NV Adami, Prosecco, Treviso, ITUS$60.00
NV Sommarriva, Spumante Rosato, Veneto, ITUS$64.00
NV Bianca Vigna, Brut Prosecco, Veneto, ITUS$80.00

Coffee and Beverages

Drip CoffeeUS$4.00
Cold BrewUS$6.00
EspressoUS$3.00
AmericanoUS$3.00
CappuccinoUS$4.00
LatteUS$4.00
GibraltarUS$4.00
Palais des ThésUS$4.00
mint green, english breakfast, earl grey, rooibos, hammam, chamomile
Antidote Piña Kale-Ada JuiceUS$12.00
pineapple, celery, kale, tumeric, rosemary, pepper
Antidote and Everything Nice JuiceUS$12.00
apple, cucumber, greens, parsley, lemon, ginger
Antidote Golden Years JuiceUS$12.00
carrot, pineapple, ginger, tumeric, ginseng, pepper
Fresh Juice Orange or GrapefruitUS$7.00
Mountain ValleyUS$6.00
still water
Acqua PannaUS$6.00
sparkling water
KombuchaUS$8.00
fermented tea

What 2,516 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

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2,516 Reviews

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IMel
Orange County
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Nice waitress but the food was a little cold, poached eggs a little too runny, service a little slow. I will say the beignets were delightful tho and I would go back just for those and a glass of champagne!
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carli70
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. We have some issue with the kind of pasta, replaced without asking, but we enjoyed the food the environment and the drinks! Polenta and meatballs for starters where delicious! Caccio e peppe and orecchirtte a must!
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CovDiner
New Orleans
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic dining experience-personable and attentive service, superb food, and fun/hip atmosphere! We enjoyed the following: antipasto, headcheese (the chow chow was delish!), caesar salad, roasted carrots, broccolini (incredible!), Rigatoni (healthy portion), Tortelloni (wish there was more it was so good!), Canneloni (out of this world), Lasagna (delicious but a smaller portion), and Duck (tender, flavorful, wonderful). The desserts did not disappoint either-pana cotta and the seasonal strawberry mille feuille. Jaime's knowledge of Italian wines and pairings were impressive, especially accommodating a variety of wine preferences at our table. The diners observed throughout the restaurant ranged from girls' night, dates, and family gatherings (some inclusive of younger children seemingly also pleased with their dining experience and a well-rounded palate). Add JE to your list of go-to experiences; you won't be disappointed.
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cheers
Tallahassee
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for brunch. The lemon ricotta are not to be missed. Our waiter was outstanding!
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ChrisM
New Orleans
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We really wanted to like this restaurant, but the order in which our plates came out made it difficult. We got three entrees before the last appetizer came out. Some plates were good but not enough to go back.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Restaurant is adorable. Jazz brunch band was delightful
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful brunch experience for Mother’s Day. We were seated quickly for our reservation. Moms were given a single rose upon entrance. Jazz trio made for a nice atmosphere. Food was all wonderful. My mom said it was her favorite brunch I’ve ever brought her too. She loved the in house made biscuits and parfait. Just great job all around. We will be back.
Josephine EstelleResponded 6 days ago
We greatly appreciate you celebrating with us and the kind words. Looking forward to next time!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great brunch experience with live jazz. The food and service were amazing.
Josephine EstelleResponded 6 days ago
Thank you so much for the review. We are thrilled to have hosted your Mother's Day Brunch!
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Decided to go for brunch on Mother’s Day after getting a recommendation from a family member who had gone a week before. It was one of the worst server experiences I’ve ever had. We waited at least 10 minutes after being seated for our server to appear and pour water. She had passed our table multiple times before finally stopping - and even then I wasn’t sure she was our server because she didn’t introduce herself. I thought she might have just been covering someone else’s table. Also, the restaurant wasn’t very busy and there appeared to be plenty of wait staff for the crowd. We ordered coffees and they came to our table half spilled in the saucers. The server apologized but made no effort to give us napkins or remake the coffees. Then all the food came out at once - appetizers alongside the entrees. The shrimp and grits were still in their shells, which is fine, but it would have been nice to know that before ordering. Ultimately, it didn’t taste very good so we had to send it back. My pancakes were good, but $15 for 3 pancakes is pretty steep. As someone who has worked in the service industry before, I have a lot of patience for wait staff, but this was just levels of bad that I haven’t seen in a while and definitely not something I would expect from a restaurant like this. I think these are very correctable issues and I would be willing to try it again, but not for a while.
Josephine EstelleResponded 1 day ago
We greatly appreciate you celebrating Mother's Day with us, yet apologize that your experience was not up to our standards. We will tahe your feedback to make the necessary improvements. Please connect at enquire@josephineestelle.c om so that we can discuss further. Best Regards, Jaime
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 10 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Pasta was amazing!!!!! Great location and service.
Josephine EstelleResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for the review! I will pass this on to our Teams! Best Regards, Jaime
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FAQs

Josephine Estelle does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Josephine Estelle also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 930-3070.

Josephine Estelle is rated 4.3 stars by 2516 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

19 May 2024

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

600 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Additional information

Cross Street
Lafayette St.
Area
Central Business District
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 08:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Pasta Hour Daily 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Regional American (Southern), Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Valet
Public Transit
Located off the St. Charles Streetcar line at the corner of Carondelet Street and Lafayette Street.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Trey Williams
Entertainment
We have some live entertainment across the lobby at Three Keys (http://threekeysnola.com.)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://josephineestelle.com/
Phone number
(504) 930-3070

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92 New Orleans Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Josephine Estelle

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

92 New Orleans Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Jazz Brunch in Josephine Estelle

Natural Wine Dinner with Disco Liquids

Gulf Fish

Rigatoni

Beef Tartare

Starters

Sliced Fruit & Seasonal BerriesUS$9.00

Yogurt ParfaitUS$8.00

Traditional BeignetsUS$9.00

Chopped SaladUS$8.00

Mains

Country BreakfastUS$15.00

JE Breakfast BowlUS$15.00

Lemon Ricotta PancakesUS$15.00

Chicken MilaneseUS$22.00

Italian Shrimp & GritsUS$23.00

JE Brunch BurgerUS$18.00

Wagyu Flat Iron SteakUS$28.00

Sides

Gluten Free ToastUS$4.00

Farm GreensUS$5.00

Two Eggs any StyleUS$5.00

Cheddar GritsUS$5.00

Skillet PotatoesUS$5.00

Applewood Smoked BaconUS$6.00

Two BiscuitsUS$6.00

Desserts

Citrus and Vanilla Panna CottaUS$10.00

Pistachio & Chocolate TartUS$10.00

Peanut Butter BudinoUS$8.00

AffogatoUS$8.00

Ice Cream & SorbetUS$8.00

Cocktails

Balcony ViewUS$15.00

Saronno SourUS$15.00

Carondelet ExpressUS$15.00

Amalfi 75US$15.00

Bitter BacioUS$15.00

Stella NocturaUS$15.00

Vacanza ScoziaUS$15.00

Giovanni's DreamUS$15.00

Zero-Proof Cocktails

Lyre's Amalfi SpritzUS$12.00

Dark N' SpicyUS$12.00

Phoney NegroniUS$12.00

Beer

Draft Beers

Wiseacre Tiny Bomb PilsnerUS$10.00

Parish Brewing 'Dr. Juice' IPAUS$8.00

Cans/Bottles

Abita Amber LagerUS$6.00

Urban South Paradise Park LagerUS$7.00

Catahoula Common LagerUS$6.00

Michelob UltraUS$6.00

PeroniUS$6.00

Aval CiderUS$6.00

Stiegl Radler Grapefruit

La Fin du Monde BlondeUS$12.00

Sparkling

NV Prosecco, Adami, Treviso, IT

NV Cava Brut, Torre Oria, Requena, Spain

NV Spumante Rosato, Sommarriva, Veneto, IT

NV Brut Prosecco, Bianca Vigna, Veneto, IT

White

2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Mohua, Marlborough and Central Otago, NZ

2021 Pinot Grigio, Bollini, Venezia, IT

2019 Vermentino, Cardedu 'Nuo' Sardinia, IT

2021 Chardonnay, Sonoma-Cutrer, Sonoma, CA

2019 Chardonnay, Landmark 'Overlook' Sonoma, CA

Rosé

2021 Nebbiolo, GD. Varja "Rosabella" Piedmont, IT

Red

2021 Nero d'Avola, Terre Siciliane 'Cala' Sicily, IT

2019 Sangiovese, Ciacci Piccolomini, Tuscany, IT

2019 Barbera, Oddero 'Alba Superiore' Piedmont, IT