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The Italian Barrel, New Orleans, LA

The Italian Barrel

4.6
4.6
3512 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 19 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Fine dining awaits you in our intimate dining area. Both indoor & outdoor as well as seating at our premier handcraft bar. Our marble-top bar greets you upon entry, you will find yourself in candle light looking at white linen tables that are positioned on beautiful wood and brick flooring surrounded by bottles of fine Italian wines. The Chef and Owner Samantha Castagnetti brings her city in Northern Italia to you via overnight shipments of imported Italian foods and boast over 40 wines almost all are served by the glass- 14 years and counting.. Come and see what everyone raves about!
Authentic food is an understatement - this is the real thing. Reservations are most welcomed and taken only through OpenTable for parties of 12 or less.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch & Dinner Daily 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 569-0198
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Samantha Castagnetti /Owner
  • Catering
    Catering: 504.982.6969
  • Private party facilities
    Private Events:504.982.6969
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Cross street
    Decatur Street/Barracks
  • Parking details
    French Market parking lot located 1 block away on the river.
  • Public transit
    Street car stops just one block away
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

What 3,512 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Italian

  • New Orleans

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Italian Barrel is a beloved gem in New Orleans, praised for its "amazing food," "authentic Italian dishes," and "charming atmosphere." Diners consistently highlight its "outstanding service" and "warm, cozy ambiance," making it perfect for special occasions. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a top choice for a memorable dining experience.
3,512 Reviews
  1. Dave

    VIP

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was Chris, and he was fantastic. We were a group of 8 and had many different entrees. All were fantastic! Heartily recommend!

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  2. CRAIG

    VIP

    Manitoba

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and outstanding service. The food was very flavourful!

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  3. Tami

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful and authentic Italian food. Enjoyed the meal and the service was wonderful too.

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  4. Katherine

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Rhonda, was just lovely. We booked for later in the evening and she was able to move us to a mid afternoon reservation. We felt that the toasted focaccia as a bread was absolutely lovely. Both of our pastas were very flavorful, and the pistachio gelato dessert was really lovely. Most of all, it was nice to sit quietly after being stuck in the blizzard of the century.

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  5. Mary

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    46 reviews

    1.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This restaurant was closed but still allowed us to book and travel to it. They also took my charge card number. The Uber left us off, we went to the door, no signs, no employees, no lights. Had to call another Uber to get back home. What a disgrace!

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  6. Carissa

    South Dakota

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Bad food and rushed service. Way too expensive for what we got.

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  7. Bill

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding and highly recommended. The staff was amazing and knowledgeable.

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  8. Brandy

    Mobile

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was DELICIOUS!! The best Italian food we have ever had. The Truffle ravioli and chicken parmigiana was perfect! Worth the drive from Mobile to eat dinner here.

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  9. MichaelK

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Too dark inside. The first two drink items ordered were not available. Tito’s Vodka and a bottle of Antinori that is on the wine list. The server was very nice and the food was very good.

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  10. Christopher

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely staff, friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. The food was amazing as ever.

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FAQs

The Italian Barrel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 569-0198.

The Italian Barrel is rated 4.6 stars by 3512 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 PM

Select a time

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Italian Barrel

1240 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Decatur Street/Barracks
  • Neighborhood
    French Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch & Dinner Daily 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    French Market parking lot located 1 block away on the river.
  • Public transit
    Street car stops just one block away
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Samantha Castagnetti /Owner
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine
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