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Window seat, booths, large parties, fine cuisine - Criollo at Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, LA

Criollo at Hotel Monteleone

4.7
4.7
1804 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
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Located inside the Historic Hotel Monteleone, Criollo Restaurant serves creative, seasonal dishes that represent the unique tastes of Louisiana Cuisine and the amalgam of cultures our Chef’s recipes embody. Our open kitchen design creates an air of excitement, as patrons can watch the Chefs construct culinary masterpieces that will delight each table. Our large windows shine a bright, radiant ambiance into the dining room for all guests to enjoy, as they encounter quality ingredients, exceptional service, and high-end southern hospitality. For more intimate dining experiences, large parties are welcomed to engage within our two private dining areas; both designed with inspiration from Tennessee Williams and William Faulkner, two literary writers that have left a timeless impression on the Hotel Monteleone.

*Reservations are strongly suggested.
*Restaurant patrons are eligible for validated parking within Solaris Parking Garage

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (504) 681-4444
  • Website
    http://criollonola.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joseph Maynard
  • Private party facilities
    For more intimate dining experiences, large parties are welcomed to engage within our two private dining areas; both designed with inspiration from Tennessee Williams and William Faulkner, two literary writers that have left a timeless impression on the Hotel Monteleone.
  • Private party contact
    Caleb Chafin: (504) 681-4468
  • Location
    214 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
  • Neighbourhood
    Central Business District
  • Cross Street
    Located on Royal Street, in-between Bienville Street and Iberville Street
  • Parking Details
    Parking available with validation for Criollo Restaurant diners at the Solaris parking garage.
  • Public Transit
    The nearest public transportation stops to Criollo Restaurant are located at Canal and Magazine (5 minute walk) and N. Peters and Bienville (6 minute walk).<br />
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment schedule available at http://hotelmonteleone.com/carouselbarentertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,804 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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1,804 Reviews

  1. EricH

    Orlando

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My go to breakfast on departure day. Great everything.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Le Petite Chef was amazing. The food was delicious. A bit pricey, but we all had an absolute wonderful time.

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  3. MattE

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Great experience and would do again for sure. Service and food were great and knowledgeable of each corse.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you’re lucky enough to have Kathy as your server, then you are in for a treat!

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  5. AvecNOLA

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was such an amazing experience. The Le Petit Chef experience is highly recommended. The food was amazing and so was the animated show.

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  6. JaymeR

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Lovely dining experience, jazz playin in the caroseul bar. Great service, food was delish!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    If you are booking Le Petit Chef immersive dining experience please be aware that on top of the $135 5-course dinner, there’s also a charge of $40 for the actual digital show that you see on your table.

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  8. JIsaac

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the Le Petite Chef experience! We loved it! The service was great, the food was delicious and the little Chef was amazing 😉

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Food was just average, the Duck was fatty and chewy. Did not live up to expectations. Service was very good, server and Maitre de were very good and accommodating.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super fun, highly recommend! Definitely get the wine pairing it was generous amounts of alcohol over the 5 courses!

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  11. BellaP

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had the 3 course lunch special. It was as usual awesome. The only exception was the strawberry shortcake which was hard and a little too salty. We didn’t complain, just wanted our server to let the kitchen know! I might add this was last Friday and I was back there (yesterday) Sunday for the Jazz Brunch. Love this place!!!!

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  12. LadyHartley

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The experience was absolutely enjoyable and the staff was great however the biggest disappointment was the food. It was mediocre. I expected to pay a hefty price for the unique experience, but the $40 Stainability Fee wasn't necessary for a party of one on top of the mandatory 20% tip. The reason I was hell bent on trying this was for the animated experience. That was the best part, however the meal was less than desirable. It was fun to watch the lil chef scenes gather the ingredients for each of the courses. The first course was a ball of mozzarella with arugula. It was ok. The second course was a seafood soup. Not bad but I passed on the mini octopus, there was one good size shrimp, one muscle and clam as well. The third course was a lobster tail, it was a fairly large piece and very good. Fourth course was a small steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus. It was ok. The finale was basically Neapolitan ice cream on top of a brownie. I was expecting something a little more upscale considering the experience. Overall it could be worth the experience if the cost came down.

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  13. Anna

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Criollo has a lovely, upscale atmosphere and delicious food. The servers are attentive and very pleasant. I highly recommend eating a meal here while in the city.

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  14. Happydiners

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was extraordinary. Then service was top-notch. And the ambience is elegant. Perfect.

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  15. eileenz

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Le Petit Chef was an unforgettable experience. Would highly recommend it.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had breakfast at Criollo. They have GF bread for those who have that allergy. Very accommodating and service was fabulous. Would def dine here again

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  17. RN2013

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, delish beignets with praline sauce- a bit expensive but enjoyable

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  18. HoustonFoodie

    Houston

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience. From our hostess Anna to our waiter Kenny F, we thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast and the exceptional service. Keep up the good work!! Thanks.

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  19. WendyW

    Caribbean

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Visited for brunch with my daughter. I ordered the shrimp and grits and let's just say I'm glad I ordered a waffle as well as the shrimp and grits were the most bland I've ever had. I could barely stand to chew the shrimp. They tasted like they were grilled but that's it. They had absolute no flavor at all. My coffee was good. The service was great. Definitely would have to order something else if I went back.

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  20. Alex

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The whole experience was amazing. Staff was attentive and friendly. Amazing food.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the Saturday morning jazz brunch. Excellent food and service. Eat here then grab a seat at The Carousel 🎠 Bar for post brunch mocktails & cocktails.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was amazing! The food was phenomenal, the service was phenomenal and I would definitely recommend it to anyone!

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  23. SalParuta1

    New Orleans

    37 reviews

    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Went for light lunch and was pleased with choices and quality of food. Overall good place for lunch.

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  24. JasonN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    What an incredible experience. Everything was perfect. I highly recommend everyone trying at least once.

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  25. MichelleK

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and a beautiful setting. The staff was very professional.

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  26. KristineB

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stop at the Carousel bar for a drink before dinner!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    The food was delicious but they shouldn’t take reservations after 7:30 pm. We had an 8:30 pm reservation and as soon as we sat down they asked for our order given that the kitchen closed at 9:00 pm. We gave them our order and they proceeded to try to take our food away before we finished eating it. They also did not understand dietary restrictions (I have celiac disease and they told us things that were gluten free had gluten). The meal was over $300, we were celebrating a birthday, and they rushed us in and out within 45 minutes.

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  28. TomC

    Denver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful place with terrific ambiance for a special occasion. The $95 prix fixe dinner is 5 courses and a good value. But the a la carte menu is less so. The prix fix items are undersized--I presumed intentionally. But when I ordered some of them as my entree--the soup for example--the alacarte ones were just as small. $25 for a big tureen of soup with in the center a tiny 1/2 cup hole where the soup resides. Ha. But other than that it was excellent in all other ways.

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  29. Nede

    Little Rock

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, good, wait staff, and table scape. Fresh flowers, carrousel bar also in the Monteleone hotel. Best of everything.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal. Just wish the portions were a little bigger. But great experience and loved the little chef show.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We got there at 11am for brunch and ordered from the brunch menu we were given. 10 min later the waiter returned and said we couldn’t order brunch anymore and handed us lunch menus. Not even 30 minutes later, a group next to us was given the full brunch menu and allowed to order brunch. The waiter said it was a misunderstanding and that he’d removed the 75 cent drinks from our bill. And the beignets he sent to the table as an apology were obviously not on the bill. The food was decent but not what we wanted. The chicken sandwich was chewy, the croissant was soggy, our fries were cold, and the couscous had a very weird sweet flavor- much like spaghettiOs sauce. We were really looking forward to the brunch menu. The French 75s were fantastic though!

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  32. CarlF

    Dallas

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Breakfast was great. Granola parfait and oatmeal are outstanding. Our two servers, Jorge and Arles, were incredible, attentive and friendly.

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  33. DesireeJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing We were on our honeymoon Very delicious

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  34. LadyK

    Miami - Dade

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    I have to admit, I'm disappointed. As a guest of the hotel, I dined at the restaurant my first night. The dinner menu had a limited selection, but I decided to stay. The bread arrived cold; and was sent back. We shared the Lobster Mac and Cheese that we had to go in a scavenger hunt for the Lobster. Our main entree was Snapper that was seasoned we'll, but the crab meat was cold. The prices we expensive, which I don't mind paying but the quality should match the price. I canceled my second reservation ; won't dine again. Finally our server was super nice, but overall I rated the experience a 🌟🌟🌟

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As soon as I walked into the gorgeous lobby, i knew I was in for a great night. The sweet and friendly young lady checking me in couldn’t have been more welcoming and my server and his partner were attentive and super nice. I had the avocado crab stack which was delicious and for my main course, the duck which was outstanding. A truly wonderful night and I highly recommend this gem.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ms. Kathy was our server and she was AMAZING! She took excellent care of us and the food was delicious!

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  37. DrMrsRo

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great drinks and very attentive service. Our server had a bit of a language barrier, but other than that everything was excellent.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous meal. Ate there go breakfast. Top breakfast meal ever. The crab cake Bennie was extraordinary!

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  39. RosaD

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was really good. The extra fees added on to the bill should be revealed beforehand because they took me by surprise, but everything was nice.

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  40. CarmenP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The animation chef was really cool to experience. Keep in mind it's going to be more than the 135 per person. With two drinks ( one a regular sprit our bill was just under $400. Portions are also a little smaller but the food is good. The experience should be done at least once.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Criollo at Hotel Monteleone is rated 4.7 stars by 1804 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Criollo at Hotel Monteleone

214 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on Royal Street, in-between Bienville Street and Iberville Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Central Business District
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Parking available with validation for Criollo Restaurant diners at the Solaris parking garage.
  • Public Transit
    The nearest public transportation stops to Criollo Restaurant are located at Canal and Magazine (5 minute walk) and N. Peters and Bienville (6 minute walk).
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joseph Maynard
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment schedule available at http://hotelmonteleone.com/carouselbarentertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://criollonola.com/
  • Phone number
    (504) 681-4444
  • Private party facilities
    For more intimate dining experiences, large parties are welcomed to engage within our two private dining areas; both designed with inspiration from Tennessee Williams and William Faulkner, two literary writers that have left a timeless impression on the Hotel Monteleone.
  • Private party contact
    Caleb Chafin: (504) 681-4468
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