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Irene's, New Orleans, LA

Irene's

4.9
4.9
4306 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 50 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 17:00–21:30
  • 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 4,306 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
  • 4.8Value

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

    Great for fine wines

  • 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

    Great for fine wines

  • New Orleans

    Romantic

  • New Orleans

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Irene's offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food," "amazing service," and "romantic ambiance." Guests rave about knowledgeable staff, live piano music, and standout dishes like lasagna and shrimp & crawfish fettuccine. Perfect for both locals and visitors, Irene's is a "must-visit" in New Orleans.

4,306 Reviews
  1. Carri

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best restaurant in NOLA. All 4 of us loved our meals, from the appetizer to the salad to the entrees. Every thing was great and we loved our visit. We will be back!!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and service.

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  3. Chris

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good from the bruschetta starter, to my Caprese salad, different that I’d get up North but nicely prepared. I had the Cioppino which was outstanding. Sauce was very tasty and spicey. My wife had a well dressed Caesar salad maybe a bit too much but tasty. Her main course of crawfish and shrimp over fettuccine in a cream sauce was also delicious. They had several specials but we wanted the seafood dishes from the menu. Only gripe was that it was busy for a Tuesday night and we needed to eat later than we wanted at 8:45 or other option was 5:15.

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  4. Deirdre

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Michael really made this experience what it was. This is a “institution” type restaurant, one with an excellent reputation and acts as an ambassador for the city. The tab will quickly add up but it was worth it to enjoy a great meal, in a lovely old school restaurant.

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  5. Becky

    VIP

    Atlanta

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a surprise! Tucked away on Bienville is one of New Orleans most romantic restaurants. Great food, drinks and wonderful ambiance. Piano player was great. We loved the lamb and the shrimp annd crayfish pasta. Adore the real taper candles on the table. Will be making this one our “regular” spots!

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  6. Deirdre

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Irene's is always exceptional. Our waiter Brandon aka Sugar Bear took excellent care of us for my husband's birthday.

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  7. Richard

    VIP

    New Orleans

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and Sean did a great job with menu selections

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  8. Mike

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Irene’s is a “have to” every time we’re in New Orleans. The wines are inspired, the local flair is ever present in the menu… and the fresh fish options are out of this world… and the team takes care to make your experience memorable.

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  9. Bill

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent waitress. Soft shell crab and lamb chops excellent as always.

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  10. irene

    VIP

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for my daughter’s birthday & the ambience, food & service was exceptional! Hunter was a wonderful server & made her birthday special! Highly recommend!

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FAQs

Irene's is rated 4.9 stars by 4306 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 50 times today
Google Map for Irene's

529 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chartres St.
  • Area
    French Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:30
  • 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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