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Irene's, New Orleans, LA
Irene's, New Orleans, LA
Irene's, New Orleans, LA
Irene's, New Orleans, LA
Irene's, New Orleans, LA

Irene's

4.8
4.8
3611 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

7:00 p.m.


Booked 43 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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

What 3,611 people are saying

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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Ambience

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Best Value

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Romantic

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Italian

  • New Orleans

    Best Service

  • New Orleans

    Best Ambience

  • New Orleans

    Best Value

  • New Orleans

    Romantic

  • New Orleans

    Italian

3,611 Reviews
  1. PameljaF

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A perfect dining experience. Beautiful service and presentation. We tried numerous dishes; all were exceptional. We met several diners who were Irene’s servers in the past-so we knew the meal was going to be really excellent. Highly recommend!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed an awesome birthday dinner at Irene's Saturday evening. Everything was superb. Sean, our server was amazing, food was wonderful, atmosphere is the best. Our second visit in the new location and will definitely come back.

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  3. LEAT

    Mississippi

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Irenes is a must visit restaurant in the NOLA area!

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  4. DougT

    Oklahoma City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great to! One of our must have places every time we come to NOLA.

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  5. stevek

    New York Area

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Always a fantastic meal. I am a repeat customer for many years. This time I ordered with my cocktails came out, so did my salad which is McDonald’s with serve that fast these days you call fast food I asked him to slow it down which they did. I need a graded cheese which I never got and there was two tables of cackling women that was just impossible

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  6. LaurenV

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best filet I have had in my life. Absolutely incredible service, a wonderful night out and a memorable experience. Don’t miss the chance to eat here. Will absolutely be back again!!

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  7. WilliamW

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lovely, white-tablecloth place. Excellent (and patient) waiter - we were a party of 7, some with food restrictions and one wine glass knocked over. Food good; roasted tomato caprese salad and desserts great.

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  8. Betty

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful. The food was superb, excellent professional service and beautiful setting. One of our favorites in New Orleans.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Irene’s is a special experience. The food is always exquisite and the dirty martini is the best I’ve had.

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  10. AngelaZ

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Irene’s is always wonderful! You can’t go wrong! Service is excellent. Food is excellent. I had the Italian wedding soup. Best tasting meal balls I have ever had!

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  11. BruceJ

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service. Enjoy! Be sure to make a reservation!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and the service was even better! Our waiter, Paul, had excellent wine recommendations and described the food options well. The atmosphere was cozy and comfortable and the food was amazing.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely love Irene’s! It never disappoints.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    10/10 Food was amazing, super friendly staff ,the romantic vibe had me and my husband feeling super nostalgic.

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  15. brucem

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic. Great atmosphere Waitress was awesome Love Irene 's, we will be back

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  16. wintrwine

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an outstanding dinner last night at Irene’s. I had wanted to eat here for sometime & was not disappointed. The food & service was fantastic & cannot wait to eat at Irene’s again when I return to New Orleans.

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  17. AmazingAugust

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious!! Our family of 5 had a wonderful time and everyone loved their dish. The drum was outstanding! Demetrius was our server and he was fantastic! Cannot recommend enough!!

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  18. lisab

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated in piano bar —the live music started at 6:00. Service was superb, bar was beautifully decorated for the holidays & food was excellent. Irene’s is at the top of our list for dinner & music when we return to New Orleans!

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  19. MaryERiz

    Charlotte

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience. Food was amazing and the service was wonderful. Everyone was helpful and was a true team effort. Everyone was so nic. Meatballs, sausage, mussels and the very good cioppino was huge. Cheesecake dessert was delicious. You can’t beat the value. We come to Irene’s every time we are visiting NOLA and it just gets better. Thank you so much to everyone there.

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  20. EdJones

    Dallas

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good experience. Great service. Food was average to good. Limited options. Surprised to the limited pasta options for an italian food restaurant.

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  21. LindaD

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We finally dined at their new location. Everything was just as good as it was at the old location. The new location is beautiful and we were in our own little room until the very end of the meal. Still one of our top 5 restaurants in New Orleans.

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  22. KarenS

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spectacular! Irene’s is a must every time we’re in New Orleans. The food is amazing. The service is equally so.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    delicious fairly priced food, fish was very fresh. lovely outdoor space.

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  24. Larryjean

    Dallas

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were amazing. This has now become my favorite restaurant in New Orleans, which says a lot considering the number of great restaurants in this city. Because of the portion sizes, flavors and quality of the food, we considered everything on the menu to be a great price value. They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm to a little after 9pm, So please make reservations accordingly.

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  25. FelipeM

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food wine and service was amazing! Must visit! We had a little of everything and finished with the special which was the Filet Mignot. It was perfect!

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  26. Gmonie

    New Orleans

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another wonderful dining experience!! The food is ALWAYS consistently good, coupled with a terrific wait staff.

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  27. BoutteCall

    Mississippi

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Turtle soup had a little overkill on the spice (clove)? Everything else was wonderful

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  28. SharonC

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A delicious meal every time. Friendly and they take such great care of you. Their menu is so well thought out as are the recommendations. Always our go to for the best food in New Orleans.

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  29. DonnaW

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellentin every way, but a bit noisy. Food is excellent

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing. Highly recommended and we will be back.

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  31. DylanS

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We eat here every time we visit New Orleans. The seafood cioppino is wonderful! The escargot is well seasoned and tasty as well. Superior wine list, especially for dry reds!

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  32. ScottB

    Alabama

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect! We will be back! Should be on everyone list of places to eat!

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  33. bobbyV

    Naples

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very classy restaurant with great food if you are looking for night off from Creole. Service was excellent and the decor is beautiful. I enjoyed the duck entree and nice glass of Pinot Noir. Very good value compared to many places in this city.

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  34. MaryD

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely meal. Our food was perfectly cooked and delicious. The service was excellent, very attentive! I highly recommend this lovely restaurant.

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  35. csidediner

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice restaurant, great service from David S. Duck was dry, a bit over cooked. But overall meal was good.

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  36. Tracy

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good portion size, tasty but a bit on the salty side for me. We ate in the piano room so a bit loud but we knew that going in. He played well and it enjoyable. Service was excellent

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  37. JohnB

    Alabama

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Irene's is our favorite restaurant. The food, service and ambiance are always special!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and the food was excellent. Good pours on the drinks!

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  39. AnnaG

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful venue. We were seated under the covered pergola in the courtyard and it was lovely. The food and service were superb and we can not wait to go back.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very nice night out. Not totally bowled over by food but yummy nonetheless

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FAQs

Irene's is rated 4.8 stars by 3611 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 43 times today
Google Map for Irene's

529 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Chartres St.
  • Neighbourhood
    French Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator : (504) 529-8811
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