Best Authentic Restaurants in Northshore

8 restaurants available nearby

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1. Habanero's - Mandeville

5.0

Exceptional(4)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Mandeville

Habaneros brings the distinctive flavors of Mexico's urban eateries to your table, drawing inspiration from the street foods and laid-back dining experiences found in the vibrant cities of Mexico. Our well-traveled menu showcases the diversity of Mexican ingredients, elevating classic dishes with a contemporary twist while staying true to their authentic flavors. At the heart of our menu is a dedication to serving fresh, made-from-scratch creations. From our salsas and sauces to our marinades, spices, and rubs, everything is handcrafted with care. Our cocktails are no exception, with each one expertly mixed to perfectly complement your meal.

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2. Duman Artisan Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(107)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Mandeville

Booked 1 time today

Husband and wife team Bulent & Ozgur (Ozzy) Duman share their Turkish & Greek creations in the hearth of historic Old Mandeville. When you visit, you will find yourself in a chic but casual atmosphere surrounded by black&white photographs of Louisiana's street musicians (work of Bulent Duman) with Greek and Turkish music in the background. At Duman Artisan Kitchen you will experience friendly service, a thoughtful menu complimented by over 20 wines almost all served by the glass. Duman Artisan Kitchen uses Organic / Non GMO products whenever available. You can find a wide variety of small plates and appetizers as well as gyros and seafood antres

3. Valencia

4.9

Exceptional(176)

Price: Expensive

• Traditional Spanish • Covington

Booked 1 time today

Valencia is lauded for its authentic Spanish cuisine, as one reviewer noted it as 'the most authentic tapas restaurant on the Northshore'. The fusion of flavors from both Spain and New Orleans creates a unique dining experience. The food consistently receives high praise, with customers particularly enjoying the tapas, paella, and the Patas Bravas. The ambiance and service are also highly rated, contributing to a complete and authentic Spanish dining experience.

4. Tavi

4.8

Exceptional(465)

Price: Moderate

• Israeli • Covington

Booked 5 times today

Tavi is an Israeli restaurant serving made-to-order pita from a wood-fired oven, elaborately finished hummus plates, and small and large plates drawing from the same modern Israeli inspiration as its sister restaurant, Shaya. The name Tavi is inspired by the Hebrew word meaning “good or beloved” and that’s what Tavi aims to deliver to the Covington community. The menu will highlight staples from the Shaya menu plus an array of small plates, hummus, sandwiches, and slow-roasted meats.

5. Impastato Cellars

4.7

Exceptional(629)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Madisonville

Booked 1 time today

In 1979, after over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Joe Impastato opened Impastato’s in Metaire. Only 5 years before, his brother Sal opened Sal and Judy’s in Lacombe. Now the family of restaurants extends to Madisonville with the opening of Impastato Cellars on September 5, 2013. The Impastato family decided to bring the same traditional, authentic Italian cuisine to the table on the Northshore along with the old world ambiance of a 600 square foot wine cellar featuring over 400 labels, in addition to a wide variety of spirits and craft beers.

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6. The English Tea Room & Eatery

4.6

Exceptional(68)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Covington

Booked 3 times today

"The world drinks tea. Come have some with us today!" The English Tea Room and Eatery is one of the shops you don't expect to find on the short but interesting Lee Lane in Covington's walkable city core. The shop offers more than 260 choices of teas and serves fresh-baked scones with house-made clotted cream and house-made lemon curd along with all-day high tea [finger sandwiches, savories & chocolate covered strawberries] and many other English food items such as banger & mash, Coronation Chicken Salad, Scotch eggs, quiches, Shepherd's Pie, etc.We are located on the corner of Rutland St. and N. Florida St. is just a block from the antique stores on Lee Lane and one block from the art galleries on Columbia. Off-street parking is available, wheelchair Lift and ample free parking on Florida St. and Rutland St and nearby Free Public Parking [Ox lot].

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7. Marcello's - Covington

4.8

Exceptional(248)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Covington

Booked 1 time today

Please call for reservations. Due to Covid - 19 restrictions online reservation will be suspended until further notice. 985-400-5668Our hours of operation will be:Sunday & Monday - closedTuesday - Thursday - 4 pm - 9 pmFriday - 11 am - 9 pmSaturday - 4 pm - 9 pmHappy Hour - Tuesday - Friday 4 pm - 6 pm1/2 price appetizers1/2 price glasses of wine and specialty cocktails

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8. Don's Seafood Hut of Covington

4.6

Exceptional(18)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Covington

The truth is, you don't become a Louisiana favorite just by putting the word "authentic" on your sign. When you've served Cajun meals as long as we have, you learn the difference between real food and a bland imitation, and our guests know it too. Grilled, fried or on ice-there's time cooked into every dish and time spent on every home cooked recipe, so that every aroma, every bite, every sip and every gathering is memorable. We've spent more than 80 years creating a recipe for something much greater than a place for a lunch break or night out. It's a place to share (or keep the whole plate to yourself), a place where you always have a seat ready at the table and a place where you're always part of the family.

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Bryan
Mississippi •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The staff and the food are always on point. Another great meal.
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Impastato CellarsPrice: Moderate• Italian• Madisonville
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4.7
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DIRK
Northwest Florida •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We are unfamiliar with Israeli and Lebanese food, so we were guessing, with help from our waiter. Of the 5 things we picked, we really liked 3, so not bad. We are looking forward to going again and trying some other things.
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TaviPrice: Moderate• Israeli• Covington
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4.8
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tracyVIP
Mississippi •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Everything was really good. We love the environment. Food and drinks were amazing! Our new favorite now. My only complaints was that our waitress was constantly coming to the table to get us to order and it felt like she was rushing us. We had first timers wanting to try a few things and they wanted to look through the menu.
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Habanero's - MandevillePrice: Expensive• Mexican• Mandeville
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5
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Karen
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 12, 2025
We had the paella for 4. It was loaded with seafood and everything was cooked perfectly. We enjoyed our meal and I would recommend it to anyone.
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ValenciaPrice: Expensive• Traditional Spanish• Covington
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4.9
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tracyVIP
Mississippi •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 13, 2024
our server did a fabulous job and the appetizers and pizza were fabulous as always.
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Duman Artisan KitchenPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Mandeville
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4.9

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Habanero's - Mandeville

2. Duman Artisan Kitchen

3. Valencia

4. Tavi

5. Impastato Cellars

6. The English Tea Room & Eatery

7. Marcello's - Covington

8. Don's Seafood Hut of Covington

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