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Irene's, New Orleans, LA

Irene's

4.9
4.9
4162 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 42 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
*Please note that if your desired reservation time is not available online, or your party is larger than those accepted through this service, please call the restaurant. We are happy and excited to make great effort in accommodating you. *

RESERVATION POLICY: Reservations requiring a credit card are subject to a $10/person fee as a result of no call-no show, or if not cancelled before 4:00pm central time on the reservation date.

Our cuisine is country French and Italian with a New Orleans influence. Although a majority of our seating is available for walk-in guests we do take reservations. While you wait we have a piano player and serve cocktails. We look forward to serving you.
"Love and Cuisine, Sempre con Passione"

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Creole, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 529-8811
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Nicholas Scalco II
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

What 4,162 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Food

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Service

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Ambience

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Value

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Italian

  • New Orleans

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans

    Best Food

  • New Orleans

    Best Service

  • New Orleans

    Best Ambience

  • New Orleans

    Best Value

  • New Orleans

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Irene's is a beloved gem in New Orleans, offering "fantastic food, great service, and wonderful ambiance." Guests rave about standout dishes like lamb, lasagna, and soft shell crab. The restaurant's charming atmosphere, complemented by live piano music, creates "a memorable dining experience." Service is described as "attentive and engaging," with many praising standout servers like David, Michael, and Demetrius. Irene's consistently delivers "amazing experiences" that keep patrons coming back for more.

4,162 Reviews
  1. Rodney

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Irene’s! Staff definitely know what good service is all about! Our waiter Brandon was excellent as were the wait staff in the bar. Enjoyed the piano player as well. Can’t wait to return.

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  2. Donna

    Tallahassee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful Anniversary dinner at Irene's. Claudia was our server and her recommendations and attention were perfect!. The lasagna and cioppino were delicious!

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  3. Brad

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I ate at the bar and Robert was awesome! The food was exceptional and the service was perfect! Highly recommended!

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  4. Wayne

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have always loved Irene’s. The interior is laid out beautifully to keep nose levels down and more cozy feel. The food has always been great with a New Orleans flare to American Italian cuisine. Miss Irene and her staff are the best hosts.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I have been to Irene’s several times. We have always had the best service (Demetrius and Kelli). Our waitress was so scatterbrained. Took a long time to take our order and when she finally did, the lady at the table next to us asked to pay and our waitress stopped taking our order (1 of the 4 of us had ordered when this happened), left to get their bill and then ran their cards before coming back. They were out of the specials 2 of us had ordered, and she made a huge deal out of me not being able to order several things bc of my allergy. Maybe just a different personality, but it didn’t suit the restaurant.

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  6. Rick

    Little Rock

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience as always. Always the highlight of a visit to NOLA.

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  7. Grant

    Hawaii

    32 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We shared the meatball appetizer and I had the rack of lamb both were cool to lukewarm. My wife had the the drum amandine and it was hot and excellent. The waiter was excellent. The host offered free desserts to soothe it over. 

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  8. Bert

    Denver

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, great service and a very nice ambiance.

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  9. Jenny

    Mississippi

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just keep coming back! Fantastic food, ambiance, and service make it special and enjoyable every visit.

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  10. Ralph

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding and entire staff warm and accommodating. Your waiter had conversations with everyone at the table and was truly interested in you, Great experience.

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FAQs

Irene's is rated 4.9 stars by 4162 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 42 times today
Google Map for Irene's

529 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chartres St.
  • Neighbourhood
    French Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Creole, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nicholas Scalco II
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Wine
  • Phone number
    (504) 529-8811
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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