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Irene's

4.9
4.9
3340 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
*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"

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2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 31 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Creole, French

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator : (504) 529-8811

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What 3,340 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Food

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Ambiance

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Value

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Romantic

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Italian

  • New Orleans

    Best Overall

  • New Orleans

    Best Food

  • New Orleans

    Best Service

  • New Orleans

    Best Ambiance

  • New Orleans

    Best Value

  • New Orleans

    Romantic

  • New Orleans

    Italian

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  1. Gmonie

    New Orleans

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Terrific service followed by delicious food and drinks. A truly enjoyable experience.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience! The food was wonderful! Will be back next year.
  3. Pattru

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our thanks to Michael, our waiter for helping to make a birthday celebration very memorable. We had a fabulous meal and would highly recommend!
  4. KaylaL

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Irene's. The food was fantastic. Our server was attentive and fun and made this birthday dinner truly special. Can't wait to go again.
  5. LorieC

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food was impeccable. The oysters and the lasagna were the favorites of the evening. Highly recommend.
  6. IngridM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience at Irene's! I made reservations a few weeks ahead of time after reading reviews. Our waiter Michael was friendly and answered all our questions about the menu. I loved the escargot and ended up getting the special of the night, a buttery steak worth every penny. Everything was top notch and there was an elegant yet lighthearted atmosphere in the restaurant. We will definitely be returning while visiting New Orleans!
  7. CatherineC

    Baton Rouge

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Loved the ambiance and piano bar.
  8. KeithS

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat on the back patio, which was charming and quiet. Our server, Demetry, was super attentive and helpful. Drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desert, all outstanding. Our first night in the Quarter, and it was perfect.
  9. JenniferJ

    Anchorage

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, and service even better. Elegant, quiet and relaxing. We absolutely loved it, will definitely return.
  10. HelenL

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved Irene’s - the food and ambience were phenomenal!! The staff did everything they could to make our experience memorable!! We sat outside in the courtyard which was delightful and romantic. Don’t miss this beautiful restaurant!!
  11. Karen

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food, cocktails, and service. Really wonderful spot for dinner. Great wine list.
  12. Biochem9

    Cincinnati

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience! Service was impeccable. The food was beyond compare. Escargot, perfect layering of flavors. Craft cocktails made with attention to detail. Entree’s came out hot & fresh. My steak was over cooked & before I could even say anything the waiter said “oh, let me fix that for you”. New remade dishes came out for my wife & I. This time it was absolutely perfect! Flavors were on point, melt in your mouth. Ambiance was like an oasis in the chaos of the streets around. Deserts were melt in your mouth heavenly! Do not miss this dining experience.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was hands down the best restaurant I ate at in New Orleans and best lamb chops I’ve had in my life. Everything was so amazing I came back the very next night. Stacie was the best server and had so many historical fact about the owner and where the restaurant was located in the French Quarter. Definitely will be coming back every time I’m passing through NOLA.
  14. Bettina

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've been going to Irene's for over a decade and it just gets better everytime. We ask for our server everytime,David, who is beyond professional and so personable. Then there's the food... amazing. Everything comes out hot and done to perfection. I swear you don't need a knife to cut the steak! Now as the steak is melting in your mouth , you take a sip of the amazing wine that David has recommended. The wine list is extensive so you can find exactly what you want. Irene's just does it right. A must if you're in New Orleans
  15. MD4NOLA

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were in town for our anniversary and made reservations to eat at Irene’s. We’ve always had a great experience there and the food is delicious. This was the first time we sat outside and we loved it. It’s nice and quiet out there, the area is beautiful and the weather was great. My husband and I both had the duck, it’s our favorite dish on the menu. We also tried the lump crab gratin and the bruschetta is always good. Our server was very knowledgeable and super attentive. We will be back!
  16. KandM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Irene's was fantastic from when we walked in and were seated at the window to when we left. The food was incredible and our server Stacy was knowledgeable, kind, and attentive. I recommend anyone visiting the French Quarter to make a reservation and enjoy your evening.
  17. GaryM

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food fantastic. Lasagna is a must as is their watermelon salad.
  18. Bobbie

    Houston

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A little disappointed that our choice of fish was limited, because I thought that’s what we would be eating.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in New Orleans! We had the antipasto delicious! We had watermelon salad and bib salad both equally delicious. We had the filet it was so good. We did not have room for dessert. Our server Paul was excellent. If we ever travel back to New Orleans this will be our go to restaurant.
  20. Kimmipakfan

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Both food and service were fantastic, as before (the pandemic). I ordered the featured salad and entree-even better than expected!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner and our whole experience was outstanding. The food, wine, and our waiter Dave was wonderful. The servers and waitstaff were friendly and offered suggestions that were right-on. We had the best time celebrating. When it started pouring rain when we were ready to leave, Michael called us a taxi- repeatedly (didn’t ever come🙄) and then helped us learn to use Uber which worked perfectly.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Claudia was lovely. The food was excellent. We all (5) had different meals and were very happy Fun and lively atmosphere! Highly recommend
  23. Luv2eat

    Charlotte

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, courteous service--a great evening!!!!
  24. janem

    New Orleans

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food always excellent. Service always excellent. Great Restaurant. Everyone friendly welcoming to all .
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had accidentally booked my reservation for the wrong night. They were so kind and worked us in anyway. The food was amazing, also!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous service and terrific food
  27. MichaelF

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Everything was good food excellent waitress was well informed and hospitable only one issue was my wife needed to use the ladies room the one near us was occupied for a bit and she asked to use the one in back and she was told she couldn't use it because she was seated up front the host was a bit rude about it she ended up just walking past him and using it but it shouldn't have been a problem in the first place other than that it was good
  28. LynnmarieLINY

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    We loved our meal here and our server David was outstanding. Everyone was friendly and cared. The food was superior. Our best meal of the trip!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant is beautifully set in an old building. We seated right away. Our waiter Sean was excellent made us feel very welcome. The drinks and appetizers & entrees were all excellent.
  30. BERTHA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    DELICIOUS DEMITRIS WAS AWESOME WILL GO BACK ON MY NEXT VISIT TO NEW ORLEANS
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Irene’s never disappoints!! The watermelon salad is unbelievable!!! So simple yet so satisfying!!!
  32. Susie

    Philadelphia

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Paul was a most excellent waiter! Yummy food and drink!
  33. RonaldW

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal, great ambiance, perfect service (David).
  34. HeatherC

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food I’ve had while here in New Orleans. The server Nikki was awesome and very attentive. I had the escargot and veal cannelloni special it was perfection. My husband had the chicken rosemarino and he was equally happy. A definite must eat here.
  35. JacquelleG

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We had a great time. Irene's is nostalgic for us and we enjoyed the special petit they had to offer. Our server was knowledgeable and accommodating. I'm a local so I'll definitely visit again soon and I look forward to bringing others with me.
  36. Luv2travel

    Alabama

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Irene’s our top choice for dining when in New Orleans. Had a couple of surgeries there recently and made reservations at Irene’s the night before each because I knew we wouldn’t be getting out much after. All I could remember from five years ago was how delicious the Rosemary Chicken was, tender and moist, baked with roasted potatoes and garlic. A true comfort food. Both times I ended up getting a special they were having that day instead of the Rosemary Chicken. I loved the specials, one was a fish (not the whole Red fish) and the next time was a chicken dish with spinach. Both were wonderful but I was still craving that Rosemary Chicken. So the night before we are to travel back home, I made reservations and got ready to have my cravings satisfied. Let me say, I had four drains with tubes to cover and wasn’t but 6 days post op so I was really making an effort. First they sat us in the front in the far corner. That really didn’t bother me but the speaker for the entire room was directly over my head. We were practically yelling at each other to have any conversations. After complaining, the waiter tried to turn it down and it helped. The food: the tomato toast was great, the bread we had failed to get the past two times, melted in your mouth. I had the watermelon salad special and it was great but don’t think it was anymore than 3 cubes of watermelon and some spices, olive oil, and balsamic. Then it’s time for my fall apart, melt in you mouth chicken. To my absolute shock I couldn’t find one piece that was remotely penetratable with my fork. Most pieces were so dry, I couldn’t even chew them and spit several mouthfuls out or I will still be chewing. I tried running the most moist pieces around in the juice, still just as dry. I probably ate 3-4 bites and shared some steak with my husband. I hate to complain so I told the waiter to box it up. We gave it to a homeless person. But I really hate to say but our Irene days are over.
  37. GregR

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Irene's is still the heavyweight champ of New Orleans dining. It is perfection.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Michael our server was phenomenal. Top notch experience.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was impeccable, polite and respectful and included much welcomed accommodations to my guests’ off-the-menu requests. Food was likewise superb. Bravo!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food. If you are looking for a classic New Orleans dining experience, you have come to the right place.

FAQs

Irene's is rated 4.9 stars by 3340 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Irene's

529 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Chartres St.

  • Neighborhood

    French Quarter

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator : (504) 529-8811

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