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Best Italian Restaurants in New Orleans

Two Italian spots clear our bar in New Orleans. Both land Damn Good.

New Orleans
July 15, 2026
Osteria Lupo in Uptown and Paladar 511 in Marigny, both $$$, both Damn Good. Osteria Lupo carries a Michelin Selected 2025 nod; Paladar 511 holds its own without one. Not a deep bench, but two solid picks out of 225 spots we track in this city. Start with whichever neighborhood is closer.