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Irene's, New Orleans, LA

Irene's

4.9
4.9
4157 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
  • Website
    https://irenesnola.com/
  • 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.

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Menu

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What 4,157 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

Noise • Moderate

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.

4,158 Reviews

  1. Wayne

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Rick

    Little Rock

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Grant

    Hawaii

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  4. Bert

    Denver

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  5. Jenny

    Mississippi

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  6. Ralph

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 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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  7. Jon

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Literally, the best meal I’ve ever had in every aspect - food, waiter, ambience. Irene’s is my wife & my all-time favorite restaurant - hands down!

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  8. Leana

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a birthday at Irene’s and had the best experience. From the moment we walked in the door to the moment we left, everything was outstanding. Restaurant staff were kind and accommodating, the food and service were above and beyond…. We haven’t stopped thinking about Irene’s all day today (the next day). We had the meatballs, escargot and ravioli as appetizers, and I highly recommend all three. For our mains, we ordered the fettuccini and amandine dishes, and I also highly recommend both. Looking forward to our next visit to Irene’s.

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  9. Patti

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing evening. Warm atmosphere. Great service. Delicious food. Outstanding!

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  10. Bernie

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time I’ve been to Irene’s in years. One of the finest meals I’ve ever had in NOLA.

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FAQs

Irene's is rated 4.9 stars by 4157 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 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
  • Website
    https://irenesnola.com/
  • 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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