Nuvolari's

4.8

1266 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Good for special occasions

Nuvolari’s is a warm and inviting Italian restaurant, nestled on the Northshore of New Orleans in Old Mandeville. For over 40 years, loyal customers have enjoyed Italian food, friendship and celebrations around our tables. Nuvolari’s menu features traditional Italian fare alongside creative fresh dishes. Dining options include intimate indoor seating with a relaxed exterior patio. We offer Happy Hour in the bar and patio Thursday from 4:00-6:00. We also serve Lunch on Friday from 11:00-2:00. Our wine list is appreciated by both connoisseurs and newcomers, with a diverse selection by the glass and bottle.

Open Table consistently recognizes Nuvolari’s with Most Romantic and Neighborhood Gem awards. Nuvolari’s– an unhurried culinary experience, just two blocks from Lake Ponchartrain. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(985) 626-5619
Website
http://www.nuvolaris.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Josh Garic
Catering
Custom catering available.
Private party facilities
Red room can accommodate up to 52 people. Tea room can accommodate up to 25 people. Main dining area available for private daytime dining events that can accommodate 85 people.

Location
246 Girod St., Mandeville, LA 70448
Neighborhood
Mandeville
Cross street
Jefferson
Parking details
Parking available surrounding the restaurant and in the rear of the restaurant.
Entertainment
Music on Wednesday nights from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Marinated Olives$8.00
Fennel, orange
Prosciutto & Melon$12.00
Sheep's milk cheese, almond, basil
Whipped Ricotta$11.00
Marinated mushrooms, truffle
Meatballs$12.00
Gravy, giardineria, Parmigiano Reggiano
Fried Eggplant$14.00
Seafood & artichoke cream, pecorino Romano
Grilled Beets$13.00
Burrata, pickled beets, sherry, pistachio
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$24.00
Piquillo pepper remoulade, marinated vegetables
Crispy Gulf Oysters$18.00
Nueske bacon, calabrian chile vinaigrette, fontina fonduta

Soup & Salad

Substitutions politely declined

Caesar$8.00
Romaine hearts, crouton, Parmigiano Reggiano
Wedge$12.00
Prosciutto, tomato, pickled onion, toasted pecans, bleu cheese
Chopped Salad$14.00
Artichoke, castelventrano olive, sun-dried tomato, salami, pecorino, oregano
Tomato-Basil Soup$8.00
Parmigiano Reggiano
Turtle Soup$14.00
Deviled egg, sherry

Pasta

Substitutions politely declined

Rigatoni a La Vodka$19.00
Bacon, pecorino, toasted bread crumb
Sweet Corn Agnolotti$25.00
BBQ gulf shrimp, fennel sausage, pepperonata
Lobster Spaghetti$32.00
Lobster claw & knuckle, lobster cream

Mains

Substitutions politely declined

Market Fish
Kitchen's daily preparation
Redfish Picatta$39.00
Cauliflower, roasted cauliflower, jumbo lump crab, lemon-caper butter
Chicken Parmesan$24.00
Prosciutto, provolone, basil, red gravy, angel hair
Grilled Pork Ribeye Marsala$24.00
Parsnip puree, roasted brussels sprouts
Veal Milanese$39.00
10 layer lasagna, fontina, basil
Beef Short-Rib$37.00
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, heirloom carrots, balsamic jus

Cocktails

Italian Margarita$12.00
El Jimador, Amaretto, citrus, Prosecco, rosemary
Perfect Pear$12.00
Grey Goose La Poire, St. Germain, grapefruit
Nuvo Spritz$12.00
St. Germain, Prosecco, citrus
Paper Plane$12.00
Old Forester, aperol, Amaro, lemon
Negroni$12.00
Ford's gin, compari, Sweet Vermouth
Italian 75$12.00
Gin, limoncello, Prosecco
Absolut Espresso Martini$12.00
Absolut, Kahlua, espresso beans

Beer

Bud Light
Miller Light
Michelob Ultra
Coors Light
Yuengling
Abita Amber
Gnarly Barley Jucifer
Heineken
Heineken 0
Corona
Stella Artois
Abita Jockamo IPA
Perrone
Seasonal (Draught)

Sparkling

Avissi Proseco, Italy$10.00
Carousel Brut, France$9.00

Whites

Giuliano Rosati, Pinot Grigio, Italy$9.00
Villa Sparina, Gavi Del Comune Di Gavi DOCG, Italy$10.00
Ca' Bolani, Sauvignon Blanc, Friuli, Italy$8.00
Duckhorn, Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast, California$12.00
Joseph Drouhin St Veran, Chardonnay$12.00
Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Sonoma, California$12.00
Guntrum, Riesling, Germany$8.00
Erath Rose, Willamette Valley, Oregon$9.00

Reds

Cembra, Pinot Nero DOC, Italy$10.00
Renato Ratti Barbera Di Asti, Italy$12.00
Oregon Trails, Pinot Noir, Oregon$12.00
Mellini, Chianti, Italy$9.00
Familia Furlotti, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina$12.00
Eberle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California$12.00
Black Stallion, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California$18.00
Threadcount by Quilt, Red Blend, North Coast, California$12.00

What 1,266 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Neighborhood gem
New Orleans / Louisiana
Great for fine wines
New Orleans / Louisiana
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nuvolari's offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" food and "excellent" service. Guests rave about the creative menu, delicious options like speckled trout and risotto cake, and a warm atmosphere. While some mention minor decor updates, the restaurant's inviting ambiance and consistently high-quality offerings make it a top choice.

1,266 Reviews

C
Carl
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here is outstanding. We enjoyed our meal, and there was nothing to complain about. I give this place my highest regards. It was a top-ten meal for me.
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Elizabeth
New Orleans
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hummus was so good. Great service. Thanks Kelly for the great drinks!
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Jason
New Orleans
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and fantastic proper service as we celebrated our wedding anniversary at Nuvo’s. Everything we ordered was excellently prepared and the visual appeal made us want more. Definitely an A+ experience would absolutely return for another proper lunch/dinner date.
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Michael
New Orleans
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall very good but didn’t like how they passed credit card fee on to me. That is their fee and not mine. I will often choose a different restaurant if I’m aware of this in advance.
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Kristen
New Orleans
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing!!! We keep coming back for more and we even won the Halloween costume contest!!! Thank you Nuvolaris !!!
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Ric
New Orleans
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always tops on our list of restaurants to visit when we cruise to Mandeville! The crab cake is a work of art.
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Dawn
New Orleans
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, service and atmosphere. One of our favorite places to eat.
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Steve
New Orleans
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely service, good food, and nice atmosphere. The waitress was helpful with a special request.
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LindaG
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect!! From appetizers to dessert our food was outstanding!! Nuvolari’s never disappoints!!
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Steven
New Orleans
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dining experience! Had a cocktail at the friendly bar before our reservation. Went to our table on time. Had a couple appetizers that were delicious. Main courses were excellent also. Will definitely be back!!
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FAQs

Nuvolari's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (985) 626-5619.

Nuvolari's is rated 4.8 stars by 1266 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

246 Girod St., Mandeville, LA 70448

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Jefferson
Neighborhood
Mandeville
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking available surrounding the restaurant and in the rear of the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Josh Garic
Entertainment
Music on Wednesday nights from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.nuvolaris.com/
Phone number
(985) 626-5619
Catering
Custom catering available.
Private party facilities
Red room can accommodate up to 52 people. Tea room can accommodate up to 25 people. Main dining area available for private daytime dining events that can accommodate 85 people.

Nuvolari's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Lobster Spaghetti

Redfish Picatta

Rigatoni a La Vodka

Appetizers

Marinated Olives$8.00

Prosciutto & Melon$12.00

Whipped Ricotta$11.00

Meatballs$12.00

Fried Eggplant$14.00

Grilled Beets$13.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$24.00

Crispy Gulf Oysters$18.00

Soup & Salad

Caesar$8.00

Wedge$12.00

Chopped Salad$14.00

Tomato-Basil Soup$8.00

Turtle Soup$14.00

Pasta

Rigatoni a La Vodka$19.00

Sweet Corn Agnolotti$25.00

Lobster Spaghetti$32.00

Mains

Market Fish

Redfish Picatta$39.00

Chicken Parmesan$24.00

Grilled Pork Ribeye Marsala$24.00

Veal Milanese$39.00

Beef Short-Rib$37.00

Cocktails

Italian Margarita$12.00

Perfect Pear$12.00

Nuvo Spritz$12.00

Paper Plane$12.00

Negroni$12.00

Italian 75$12.00

Absolut Espresso Martini$12.00

Beer

Bud Light

Miller Light

Michelob Ultra

Coors Light

Yuengling

Abita Amber

Gnarly Barley Jucifer

Heineken

Heineken 0

Corona

Stella Artois

Abita Jockamo IPA

Perrone

Seasonal (Draught)

Sparkling

Avissi Proseco, Italy$10.00

Carousel Brut, France$9.00

Whites

Giuliano Rosati, Pinot Grigio, Italy$9.00

Villa Sparina, Gavi Del Comune Di Gavi DOCG, Italy$10.00

Ca' Bolani, Sauvignon Blanc, Friuli, Italy$8.00

Duckhorn, Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast, California$12.00

Joseph Drouhin St Veran, Chardonnay$12.00

Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Sonoma, California$12.00

Guntrum, Riesling, Germany$8.00

Erath Rose, Willamette Valley, Oregon$9.00

Reds

Cembra, Pinot Nero DOC, Italy$10.00

Renato Ratti Barbera Di Asti, Italy$12.00

Oregon Trails, Pinot Noir, Oregon$12.00

Mellini, Chianti, Italy$9.00

Familia Furlotti, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina$12.00

Eberle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California$12.00

Black Stallion, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California$18.00

Threadcount by Quilt, Red Blend, North Coast, California$12.00

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