The Italian Barrel

The Italian Barrel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Charleston1 review

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I was very disappointed with our server as well as the time it took to receive our food. The server had a bad attitude from start to finish, and when we brought up concerns about our food being delayed we were essentially told “everyone else in here is in the same boat, we knew you were upset”. Very unprofessional. And the food was meh for the price point.
   

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   James

   Unspecified1 review

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service is excellent. Large portions, very good food.
   

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   Lisa

   Charleston6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   They food was wonderful and our waitress was very pleasant.
   

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   Marcky VIP

   Philadelphia571 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Good 👍 food 🍱 and drinks🍹are to be found at this nice staple of New Orleans’ beautiful 😻 “ Viěux Carré “ neighborhood. Relaxing atmosphere, full bar, good location, tasty 🤤 veal and various dishes 🍽️ .
   

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   Daniel VIP

   New Orleans45 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 4 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is one of several Mardi Gras day lunches we've had at the Barrel. These folks always take such good care of us – the food is great, the wine is great, and the atmosphere is unparalleled.
   

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   RUSSELLB

   New Orleans3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 4 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Server Rhonda was excellent for being as busy as she was. Service was a little slow because of Mardi Gras. Tables were packed in. Food is always great here. So much better not on Mardi Gras, but I still go every year.
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New Orleans1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 4 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a wonderful experience. Staff is friendly and professional...but...the food...ah ha! Is EXCELLENT! I want to eat at Samantha's table every night!
   

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   DeniseD

   Las Vegas7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 3 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We LOVE LOVE LOVE The Italian Barrel!!! We visit The French Quarter at least once a year. EVERY time, we eat there. There is no better Chef than Chef Samantha!!! Her staff is top notch too. When you go, you must try the Mussels, Lasagna & Chicken Alberto!
   

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   Larry

   Baltimore1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 3 March 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   This restaurant is not recommended if you have gluten issues. No gluten-free bread, no gluten-free pasta. The chef only wants to prepare what she wants to make. No consideration for what YOU want (or need). Waiter told us the chef hasn’t changed the menu in 16 years! My wife asked them to just give her a plain chicken breast with some marinara sauce and the chef refused! This place is chef centered, not patron centered.
   

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    Harris

    Memphis19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Over all great experience. Friends in town from Colorado enjoyed. One of our favorite local experiences
    

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