Nuvolari's

Name: Nuvolari's
Address: 246 Girod St., Mandeville, LA, United States, 70448
Telephone: (985) 626-5619
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1318)

$31 to $50

Italian

246 Girod St., Mandeville, LA 70448

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 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
The Red Room can accommodate up to 56 guests. The Tea Room can accommodate up to 25 guests. Main dining area available for private buyout events that can accommodate 110 guest.

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

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Popular dishes

Nuvo Spritz$14.00
St. Germain, Prosecco, Citrus
Italian Margarita$14.00
El Jimador, Amaretto, Citrus, Prosecco, Rosemary
Italian 75$14.00
Gin, Limoncello, Prosecco
Strawberry Splash$14.00
Tequila, Strawberry, Lime, Cajun Grenadine
Tiki Tazio$15.00
Malibu, Don Q XO, Banana, Citrus
Blue Mule$14.00
Stoli Blueberry, Ginger Beer, Citrus
Coco Drift$14.00
Toasted Coconut Rum, Pineapple, Lime, Cream

Sparkling

J.P. Chenet$10.00
Brut, France
Primaterra$10.00
Italy

Whites

Giuliano Rosati$9.00
Pinot Grigio, Italy
Duckhorn$12.00
Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast, California
Spy Valley$15.00
Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Joseph Drouhin St Veran$14.00
Chardonnay
Sonoma Cutrer$12.00
Chardonnay, Sonoma, California
Guntrum$9.00
Riesling, Germany

Reds

Melini Riserva$12.00
Chianti, Italy
Bin 6410$13.00
Pinot Noir, Sonoma, California
Oregon Trails$14.00
Pinot Noir, Oregon
Ezytiger$14.00
chillable red, Oregon
Son of a Butcher$17.00
Red Blend, Napa, California
Eberle$15.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California
Black Stallion$18.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California
Furlotti$13.00
Malbec, Argentina
Threadcount by Quilt$13.00
Red Blend, North Coast, California

Beer

Miller Lite
Coors Light
Heineken
Heineken 0
Peroni Draught
Abita Amber
Abita Jockamo IPA

Antipasti

Warm Olives$9.00
fennel, celery, orange
Salumi & Melon$12.00
selection of Italian salumi & compressed melon
Grilled & Pickled Beets$14.00
burrata, sherry, pistachio
Meatballs$13.00
red gravy, fontina, pickled vegetables
Fried Eggplant$15.00
gulf shrimp, sherry cream
Crab Cake$27.00
piquillo remoulade, giardiniera
Crispy Gulf Oysters$18.00
Nueske bacon, fontina, calabrian chili vinaigrette

Zuppa Insalata

Caesar$9.00
crouton, Parmigiano Reggiano
Wedge$13.00
gorgonzola, Prosciutto, pecans, tomato, pickled onion
Tomatoes$14.00
burrata, basil, aged balsamic
Italian Wedding Soup$12.00
collards, ditalini, Pecorino Romano

Pasta

Potato & Ricotta Gnocchi$19.00
pesto cream, oven roasted tomato, fava beans
Orecchiette$19.00
fennel sausage, onions & peppers
Rigatoni alla Vodka$23.00
Calabrian chile, Nueske bacon
Fazzoletti$25.00
chicken cacciatore, castelvetrano olives, piquillo peppers
Lamb Caramelle$28.00
braised lamb shoulder, lamb pancetta, sweet peas
Wild Mushroom Angolotti$35.00
jumbo lump crab, wild mushrooms, oyster broth, truffle
Gruyere Stuffed Bowties$28.00
french onion broth, beef short rib, crostini
Herb Ricotta Cappelletti$23.00
bolognese, Parmigiano Reggiano

Secondi

Redfish Piccata$39.00
cauliflower, jumbo lump crab, lemon-caper butter
Market Fish
kitchen’s daily preparation
Chicken Parmesan$27.00
red gravy, angel hair, basil, provolone
Pork Tomahawk Chop$37.00
broccolini, salsa verde, pork jus
Veal Milanese$38.00
10 layer lasagna bolognese, fontina, basil
6oz Filet$44.00
potato croquette, stuffed portobello, gorgonzola, bacon bordelaise

What 1,318 people are saying

Nuvolari's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Orleans / Louisiana
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nuvolari's offers an inviting atmosphere with "elite level chef cooked plates" and "spectacular" food. Patrons rave about the attentive service, with standout servers like Brooke and Jack. Its "quaint atmosphere" is occasionally lively, but the "amazing food" and "delicious" seafood make it a favorite for many.

1,318 Reviews

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Lynne VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana19 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter Liam was very friendly and explained the menu so well; as well as the specials. Very nice dining experience!
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Jeff
Baton Rouge / Lafayette2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great experience just loud, packed house and LSU Baseball was on.
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Tom
New Orleans / Louisiana23 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Pseudo Italian at best. Overcooked/tough chicken parmigiana. But lively, delightful atmosphere. Service was good enough.
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Jason
New Orleans / Louisiana11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time here. Really good elite level chef cooked plates that are moderately priced for fulfilling portions. Drinks take a while so be patient but they’re worth it. Desserts are always on point.
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Michael
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
4.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tiffany, our waitress, was great and the overall service was quick and professional. But, as many others have noted in their reviews, it was very loud in there. Unfortunately, we were seated near the bar and there were some overenthusiastic drinkers who were talking and laughing so loud we had trouble hearing each other at the table. But when they left, it was a much more pleasant experience. The food was great, as expected. It's a little overpriced in my opinion.
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Gordon
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We all got seafood - softshell crab and flounder - and it was all delicious. And the service was fantastic as well.
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Anne
Mobile4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love Nuvolari’s. The food was amazing. It can be noisy. My only complaint was that they did not have hot tea and I don’t drink coffee.
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Brenda VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the oyster appetizer. Always a favorite. Our entrees were delicious. Cocktails were excellent. One of our favorite restaurants
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Steve
Hawaii1 review
3.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Having very private moments and waitress kept interrupting. All she needed to do was look at what we were in middle of and walk away. She stopped 3 videos of me reading our vows.
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Noah
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tonight, me and my wife celebrated 2 years of marriage at Nuvolari’s. Truly a great experience, I asked them through OpenTable if they would be able to have flowers prepared at the table and boy did they deliver. Just what I asked for, a small, but beautiful bouquet. Humble, but elegant. The food was outstanding and our waiter was very kind and informative about the menu and drinks. 10/10 would recommend.
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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 1318 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

246 Girod St., Mandeville, LA 70448

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Jefferson
Neighborhood
Mandeville
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 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
The Red Room can accommodate up to 56 guests. The Tea Room can accommodate up to 25 guests. Main dining area available for private buyout events that can accommodate 110 guest.

Nuvolari's

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Redfish Piccata

Orecchiette

Rigatoni alla Vodka

Cocktails

Nuvo Spritz$14.00

Italian Margarita$14.00

Italian 75$14.00

Strawberry Splash$14.00

Tiki Tazio$15.00

Blue Mule$14.00

Coco Drift$14.00

Sparkling

J.P. Chenet$10.00

Primaterra$10.00

Whites

Giuliano Rosati$9.00

Duckhorn$12.00

Spy Valley$15.00

Joseph Drouhin St Veran$14.00

Sonoma Cutrer$12.00

Guntrum$9.00

Reds

Melini Riserva$12.00

Bin 6410$13.00

Oregon Trails$14.00

Ezytiger$14.00

Son of a Butcher$17.00

Eberle$15.00

Black Stallion$18.00

Furlotti$13.00

Threadcount by Quilt$13.00

Beer

Miller Lite

Coors Light

Heineken

Heineken 0

Peroni Draught

Abita Amber

Abita Jockamo IPA

Antipasti

Warm Olives$9.00

Salumi & Melon$12.00

Grilled & Pickled Beets$14.00

Meatballs$13.00

Fried Eggplant$15.00

Crab Cake$27.00

Crispy Gulf Oysters$18.00

Zuppa Insalata

Caesar$9.00

Wedge$13.00

Tomatoes$14.00

Italian Wedding Soup$12.00

Pasta

Potato & Ricotta Gnocchi$19.00

Orecchiette$19.00

Rigatoni alla Vodka$23.00

Fazzoletti$25.00

Lamb Caramelle$28.00

Wild Mushroom Angolotti$35.00

Gruyere Stuffed Bowties$28.00

Herb Ricotta Cappelletti$23.00

Secondi

Redfish Piccata$39.00

Market Fish

Chicken Parmesan$27.00

Pork Tomahawk Chop$37.00

Veal Milanese$38.00

6oz Filet$44.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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